The Spiritual Power Of Hadeeth One of the children of al-Qa'nabi رحمه الله narrates: My father was an alcoholic who had friends of evil repute. One day, he invited them and sat down in front of his door, awaiting their arrival. Incidentally, Shu'bah رحمه الله passed by on his donkey, with a number of people following close behind. "Who is that?" asked al-Qa'nabi رحمه الله "That is Shu'bah," he was informed. "And who is Shu'bah?" he … [Read more...]
HAJJ – The Lover’s Journey
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HAJJ - The Lover's Journey “HAJJ EK AASHIQ KAA SAFAR” The Shahadah is a declaration (eilaan) and a proof of ishq-e-Ilaahi (love for Allah) and Ta’luk (connection) with Allah. The ishq in the heart of the person who makes this declaration makes it compulsive upon him to stand in front of Allah five times a day. Sacrificing sleep, work, family etc he is ready to stand in the presence of his beloved. In fact if it were not for the duties … [Read more...]
Dhul Hijjah
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Dhul Hijjah Zulhijjah is the last month of the Islamic calendar. Literally, it means "hajj." Obviously, this name of the month indicates that the great annual worship of "hajj" is performed in this month, which gives it special significance. Some specific merits and rules relevant to this month are mentioned below: First Ten Days The first ten days of Zulhijjah are among the most magnificent days in Islamic calendar. The Holy … [Read more...]
EID GREETINGS!
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EID GREETINGS! When Rasulullah (salallahu alayhi wasallam) emigrated from Makkah Mukarramah to Madinah Munawwarah, he learnt of the two days of festivity which the people had inherited from the time of Jahiliyyah (the pre-Islamic era). These two days of festivals were days of sport and amusement associated with evil and immoral customs. Rasulullah (salallahu alayhi wasallam) then announced to the Muslims, “Allah Ta’ala has most certainly … [Read more...]
