Mustahabb (Rewardable) Fasts of the Year
Besides the fard (obligatory) fast of Ramadan, there are various Nafl (optional) fasts that Nabiy (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) kept throughout the year. We too can make an intention…
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Don’t Get Lost in Debate…!
Sometimes we get so lost in the discussion we tend to overlook other basic etiquette that is required when engaging in debate. We are often overcome with emotion…
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The Right Choice
In the fast developing world of today, a lot depends on “Making the Right Choice” Making the incorrect choice is sometimes detrimental, depending on the venture at hand.…
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Additional Spending on ‘Ashura Day
There are several legitimate practices in Islam that have been wrongfully deemed as incorrect. In an era of religious melt-down, we cannot afford such incorrect assertions One such…
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Deeds That Equal the Reward of Hajj
This article, among countless others, was inspired by my Beloved Father (rahimahullah). My Allah Ta’ala fill his grave with mercy. Hajj without a Visa! Since Hajj is among…
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To the Seekers of the Noble Hadith of Rasulullah sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam
The following are couplets that were composed by Imam Abu Bakr Ibn Durayd (rahimahullah) in praise of Hadith Students. My Respected Teacher, Shaykhul Hadith Moulana Fadhlur Rahman A’zamiy…
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Nafl (Optional) Salah in a Vehicle
In our era of hustle and bustle, the following Sunnah of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) is quite pertinent and appropriate: Sayyiduna Abdullah Ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that…
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Death on a Friday or in Ramadan
There is a common belief that one who passes away during blessed days or months is saved from the punishment of the grave. The following discussion supports this.
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Authenticity of the Du’a for the Bazar
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) is reported to have said: “Whoever recites the following du’a after entering the bazar, will receive a million rewards, one million sins of his…
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Miraculous Deeds of the Pious
This my response to a question that challenges the fact that certain saints were able to achieve lots in a short span of time. It was kindly edited…
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A Simple Format for ‘Ibadah on Auspicious Nights
Our Beloved Nabiy (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) has mentioned: “Indeed your Rabb has reserved certain special moments in time (in which He grants abundant/special mercy). Be sure to avail…
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The Issue of Tawassul in Du’a
Tawassul and wasilah literally mean to make a request or supplicate through a means. It is permissible for one to request Allah Ta’ala to accept his du’a through…
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