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)
Succumbing to Desires If one exercises control over his desires, he will be protected. It is therefore vital that desires are subservient to the mind or else, one will face destruction. The most destructive form of desires is lust. Uncontrolled lust will result in...
By Shaykhul-Hadith, Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Saleem Dhorat Sahib حفظه الله 1. Allah Ta‘ala has taken an oath of ten nights in Suratul-Fajr. According to the majority of the commentators of the Qur’ān, the nights are those of the (first) ten days of Zul-Hijjah. 2....
On one occasion, a person complained of drought to Hasan Basri رحمه الله . Hearing his complaint, Hasan Basri رحمه الله said, “Seek forgiveness from Allah Ta‘ala.” Another person then complained of poverty. To this person as well, Hasan Basri رحمه...
To Recognise Allah Ta'ala جل جلاله For one to truly recognise Allah Ta'ala جل جلاله, knowledge is a preliminary requisite whilst fear for Allah Ta'ala جل جلاله is an essential component. The virtuous trait of attaining the fear of Allah Ta'ala جل جلاله cannot be...
Hazrat Thanwi رحمه الله has written the following insights into the wisdom underlying the state of Qabdh (a spiritual low - a state of intense grief, sorrow, worry, anxiety and stress) in some of his correspondences. A student who was plagued by whisperings and Qabdh...
Shaykhul Islam Hazrat Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani Sahib حفظه الله states: I was once accompanying my Shaykh Hazrat Dr Abdul Hay Sahib رحمه الله during his travels. After Fajr I went to sit in Shaykh's company. Shaykh enquired whether I had taken my breakfast. I replied...
In the Mubarak Ahadith, Rasulullah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) gave the ummah the prescription to protect themselves against the fitnahs of all times as well as the fitnahs of Dajjal. It is reported that Hazrat Uqbah bin Aamir (رضي الله عنه) once enquired from Rasulullah...
It is mentioned in the Mubarak Hadith that prior to Qiyamah, people’s primary goal and aim will be the accumulation and amassment of wealth. People will see wealth as the key to all luxury and comfort, the door to every type of entertainment and leisure, and the tool...
Upon reflection, the blessed month of Ramadaan made us forge a close connection with Allah Ta'ala جل جلاله and we were able to involve ourselves in acts of obedience and devotion. The challenge after Ramadaan is that we sustain the momentum of piety and adopt courage...
Q: I often have attacks of anger and because I cannot control my temper, I sometimes swear at my parents and physically abuse them. After I calm down, I say sorry to them and ask them for forgiveness. I feel very guilty because my parents are old and due to my...