The Lesson of ‘Ashura
The fast of ‘Ashura is an example of Islam preserving the distinct identity of a Muslim. During one of Al-‘Allamatul Muhaddith Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah’s (hafizahullah) journeys to Uzbekistan,…
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The Importance of Using the Hijri Calendar for Muslims
After ‘Asr Salah on Wednesday, 19 Dhul Qa’dah 1447 A.H., Shaykh ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) spoke about the importance of using the Hijri calendar for Muslims. Shaykh (hafizahullah) said: “Ahmad…
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Muharram in the Sirah
The People of the Elephants and Divine Intervention The infamous invasion of Abrahah and his army into Makkah Mukarramah occured during Muharram two months before the blessed birth…
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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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Making the Most of the Days of Ramadan and ‘Eidul Fitr
وَإِن تَعُدُّوا نِعْمَةَ اللَّهِ لَا تُحْصُوهَا ۗ إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَغَفُورٌ رَّحِيمٌ “And if you should count the favors of Allah, you could not enumerate them. Indeed, Allah is…
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The Month of Sha’ban
Due to Sha’ban occurring between two well known months; Rajab & Ramadan, its significance is not fully understood by all. Listen to a lecture I delivered on the…
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‘Ibadah During the Month of Dhul Hijjah
Dhul Hijjah is one of the four sacred months of the Hijriy calendar. Actions during this month are more meritorious, especially the first ten days of this month.…
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The Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah; a Time to Become Beloved to Allah!
The ten most blessed days of the year have arrived! From the entire three hundred and sixty days of the Islamic calendar, there is no other set of…
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What to do on ‘Ashura Day?
Hereunder is a brief description of how to spend the auspicious day of ‘Ashura, in light of the Hadiths of Rasulullah (sallallahu ’alayhi wasallam). 1. Observe the Fast…
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The Coming of Ramadan
There are several Hadiths that illustrate the importance and significance of the month of Ramadan. Here is a talk by my beloved father, Shaykhul Hadith, Moulana Haroon Abasoomar…
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The Life Lines from Allah Ta’ala
From time to time Allah Ta’ala gives us “life-lines.” These are the occasions wherein Allah Ta’ala dispenses additional mercies upon his creation. Here is a talk that I…
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Muharram 1441, a New Year, but the Same Old…
Here is a talk I delivered on the topic above. Download here Download a PDF transcript of this talk here
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