Many people are accustomed to sending money overseas to have their waajib Qurbaani performed on their behalf. If this is done merely to save oneself the “work” and “trouble” (and money), it is indeed reprehensible. This totally breaks the entire spirit of Qurbaani. If we continue with this trend, Allah …

The name which gives knowledge and recognition of the Ahkaam and practical matters, with their evidences, as “Fiqh”, and they named that which gives the conditions of proofs, in brief, in providing Ahkaam (rulings) as Usoolul Fiqh (Principles of jurisprudence) and they named the knowledge of Aqaaid as, with its …

Someone asked Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi Rahmatullahi Alayhi: “If a person dies after Fajr on a Jumu’a, should he be buried before Jumuah or after? Hadhrat replied: “He should be buried as soon as possible. The burial should not be delayed until after Jumuah salaat. The person said: “They delay …

While in Ihraam, it is not permissible for a woman to allow any cloth to touch her face. Ibne Umar رضي الله عنه narrates that Nabi ﷺ said: “المحرمة لا تنتقب” “A woman who is in Ihraam should not put a veil on her face.” (Abu Dawud Shareef under the …

Shah Hakeem Akhthar رحمه الله mentions in Rashke-Awliyaa about his beloved Sheikh Maulana Shah Abdul-Ghani Phulpuri رحمه الله: “There was a friend of mine who at that time had not yet taken bay’ah (pledged allegiance) to Maulana Shah Abdul Ghani Phulpuri رحمه الله. His father, was a friend of Maulana …

It is mentioned in the Malfoozaat of Hadhrat Moulana Maseehullah Khan Saheb Rahmatullahi Alayhi No endeavour should be made to reform a jealous person: Hazrat Maseehullah Rahmatullahi Alaihi mentioned that a junior becomes senior when seniors take him forward. Juniors can only become seniors by submitting to and working under …

By Hadhrat Maulana Maseehullah Khan Rahmatullahi Alayhi: Knowledge of the virtues of Hajj will develop in one the understanding of the value and importance of hajj, creating enthusiasm and eagerness which in turn will result in proper fulfillment of the laws, etiquette and requirements of Hajj. Allah Ta’laa says in …

Hadhrat Moulana Yunus Patel Rahmatullahi Alaihi states: One of the greatest calamities of our times is the abuse of the camera.In this day and age, with the easy availability of cell-phones, digital cameras, camcorders, etc. everyone seems to be in possession of a tool which has created an upheaval in …

According to Hadeeth, Allah Ta’ala has made the Black Seed a cure for every sickness except death. The black seed can be used in various medical formulas to are numerous ailments. Below is a list of some simple remedies for common ailments and illnesses. Bear in mind that an alternative …