Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (Radiyallahu’anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said, “Blessing (barakah) is with your elders/ seniors.” Explanation: Elders refers to those who are experienced and punctual on good actions. Remain in their company so that you can follow their advices and attain guidance through emulating their ways. (Faydul Qadir, Hadith :3205)
Allah Ta’ala جل جلاله has created man for the sole purpose of worshipping Him and fulfilling His commands. Allah Ta’ala جل جلاله says, I have only created Jinn and Man for worshipping Me. (Surah Zaariyat: 56) This theme is also highlighted from the Mubarak Ahadith of...
Visiting Madina Munawwarah When in Madinah Munawwarah take gentle steps. Do not walk proudly. One day when Allamah Ahmad Ali Lahori رحمه الله was about to enter the Haram, his student Qari Kaleemullah رحمه الله noticed that he was dragging his feet. Qari Kaleemullah...
We Will Certainly be Afflicted with Difficulties Arif Billah Hazrat Dr Abdul Hayy Sahib رحمه الله has lamented that it is indeed a great impediment in our lives that there is a lack of resolve with regards to dua. We must remember that Allah Ta'ala جل جلاله has...
(The months of) Hajj are a few known months. So whoever considers the Hajj obligatory in them should not engage in any sexual relations nor commit any act of sin nor dispute during Hajj. Allah knows whatever good deed you do. Take your provisions along with you, but...
Backbiting is worse than adultery Hazrat Moulana Maseehullah Khan Sahib رحمه الله has said that Zina is a baahi sin stemming from lust and desire. Jaahi sins pertain to honour and desire for fame.Both types of sins are Haram and serious. A difference is that, after...
Value The Bounty Of Time Arif Billah Hazrat Dr Abdul Hayy Sahib رحمه الله has said that it is imperative that we value time and involve ourselves in those actions that will secure the pleasure of Allah Ta'ala جل جلاله . We have to acknowledge that we will not...
The Lost Property Of A Mu'min "Al-Hikmah (spiritual wisdom) is the lost property of a Mu'min. Therefore search for it even if it is in a kaafir." Once a non-believer said to Hazrat Shaqeeq Balkhi رحمه الله,” You claim to be worshipping the Almighty and that you have...
Q: Is it permissible for a Muslim to celebrate valentine’s day? A: Celebrating valentine’s day is a kuffar custom and is part of the kuffar culture. We have been commanded in the Mubarak Ahadith to refrain from emulating the kuffar in their customs and culture. Nabi...
The First Step.. Hazrat Sahl bin Abdullah Tastari رحمه الله has said that the first step in the journey to Allah Ta'ala جل جلاله is Tawbah. Tawbah is to be remorseful for sins committed, to be ashamed for evil desires and to substitute sins with good deeds. Hazrat...
In a Split Second… Indeed, the creation of Allah Ta‘ala is most beautiful and amazing, and yet it reflects not even a miniscule amount of the infinite and unimaginable beauty and perfection of the Creator – Allah Ta‘ala. Therefore, when we ponder over the creation of...