Humble Beginnings When Ayaz first arrived at the court of Mahmud, he possessed only a tattered shawl and an old piece of fur. After donning the clothing of the court, he kept his old clothing locked in a room. Everyday, he would enter the room by himself for a few moments and look at his old clothing, while addressing himself, "Ayaz, not long ago you arrived here with these tattered clothes, but today you are closely attached to the King. Never … [Read more...]
Clothing on the Day of Resurrection
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February 5, 2018 by
The Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “The first of creation to be clothed on the Day of Resurrection will be Ibraheem al-Khaleel.” [Bukhari] On the Day of Resurrection Allah (subhana wa ta’ala) will gather his slaves barefoot, naked and uncircumcised. Then He will clothe His slaves. The righteous will be clothed in noble garments, and the evil-doers will be clothed in trousers of tar, shields of scabs, and other awful … [Read more...]
A Casual Chat
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January 25, 2018 by
There was a woman by the name of Hind al-Khus al-Iyadiyyah. She was one of the wealthy woman in the pre Islamic times, well known for her intelligence, wit, eloquence and words of wisdom. Inspite of being a woman of position and honour amongst her people, she commited adultery with her slave boy. People asked her: “Of all people, what made you commit adultery with your slave boy whereas you are a leading woman of your tribe? Why not with a … [Read more...]
Repentance
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January 25, 2018 by
Hazrath Abdullah bin Umar radiyallahu unhu narrates that I heard the following incident from Rasullullah sallallahu alaihi wasallam, not only once or twice, rather more than seven times: “Amongst the Bani Israeel there was a person by the name of Kifl, who was constantly involved in sin. A woman once approached him and he offered her 60 dinars (gold coins) to allow him to commit adultery with her. She acceded to his request but as he was to about … [Read more...]
Hazrat Moulana Mahmood Hasan Deobandi (rahmatullahi `alaih)
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January 18, 2018 by
Shaikhul Hind Hazrat Moulana Mahmood Hasan Deobandi (rahmatullahi `alaih) would tend to his Qurbaani cow for the entire year. He would personally wash and feed the animal. The cow would also become very attached to Hazrat. When he would leave home to teach at Darul Uloom Deoband, it would follow him right to the madrasah gate where it would sit down. When Hazrat would return at noon after lessons, it would follow him back home. When the days of … [Read more...]
The Sincere
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January 18, 2018 by
Nabi sallallahu alaihi wasallam mentioned that a man from the Bani Israeel requested someone belonging to his tribe to lend him a thousand Dinars (Gold Coins). The latter replied: Bring me witnesses so that I can request their testimony when required. But the man answered: Allah is sufficient as a witness. He then requested for a surety but again he received the reply: Allah is sufficient as a surety. … [Read more...]
