I Am But A Slave
Allah Ta’ala refers to Rasulullah (sallallahu ’alayhi wasallam) in the noble Qur’an as His ‘Abd’ (His slave or bondsman). (Surah Baqara, Verse: 23 and Surah Isra, Verse: 1)…
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Hold On!!!
The Sunnah is the ideal way for all of mankind, and as Muslims, we are required to hold tightly onto the Sunnah at all times. A young Sahabiy…
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7 Aspects Regarding the Saff for Salah
Salah is the most important injunction of Islam, and perfecting the rows (saffs) whilst standing in congregation is part of the perfection of salah. Hereunder are seven Hadiths…
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There Is No Bad Luck in the Month of Safar
Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu ’anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said, “There is no such thing as Safar [being bad].” [i.e., Safar holds no inherent ill…
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The Reward of Being in the Path of Allah, When Earning with the Correct Intention
Sayyiduna Ka’b in ‘Ujrah (radiyallahu’anhu) reports that a man passed by Rasulullah (sallallahu ’alayhi wasallam). The Sahabah noted this person’s strength and vigour. They remarked: O Nabiy of…
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Lesson 16, Value for Time
Lesson 16 Value for time Time is a very valuable ni’mah (bounty) of Allah Ta’ala. Time is life. To demonstrate how great a ni’mah it is to mankind,…
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7 Deeds for Ramadan
With the mercy of Allah, the month of Ramadan is upon us once again. This great month is considered the “peak season” for a believer. The abundant mercy,…
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A Du’a to Save One’s Self from Vice
The following is an amazing incident from the life of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasalam) in which he successfully deters a young man from zina, and also teaches us…
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Quran Completion Jalsahs; Do We Know the Reality?
It is the utmost mercy of Allah Ta’ala that our country is blessed (and continues to be blessed) with Huffaz of the Holy Quran. The abundant Madrasahs are…
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Weathering the Storm of Misfortune
All misfortune that engulfs man is caused by his actions. Allah Ta’ala says: “All calamities that afflict you are caused by your own doings.” (Surah Shura, Verse: 30)…
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An Inspirational Incident of Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu’anhu)
In Kitabul Athar of Imam Muhammad Ibn Hasan Ash Shaybaniy (rahimahullah) there is mention of an amazing incident of Sayyiduna ‘Umar ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu ‘anhu) showing appreciation to…
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The Latecomer Should Join the Imam Without Delay
Latecomers for the congregational Salah often wait for the Imam to rise for the next rak’ah before joining the Salah. In the following Hadith, Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) explains…
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