Question: Is there any evidence in the Hadith of rain being a sign of Laylatul-Qadr? Answer: Yes there are narrations where it serves as a sign. Rasulullah ﷺ said, “I have been shown the Night of “Qadr”, but have been made to forget its date, but it is in the …
Read More »DUA TO MAKE ON LAYLATUL QADR
Sayyidah Aisha Radhiyallaha Anha reported: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, if I know which night is the Night of Decree, what should I say during it?” The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “ Say:اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عُفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي O Allah, You are …
Read More »A Night Better Than Thirty Thousand Nights
Don’t Be Deprived لَيۡلَةُ الۡقَدۡرِ ۙ خَيۡرٌ مِّنۡ اَلۡفِ شَهۡرٍؕ Translation:The Night of Qadr is much better than one thousand months. (Al-Quran Verse 3, Chapter 97) Anas ibn Malik رضي الله عنه reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said when the month of Ramadan began, …
Read More »What Is I’tikaaf?
The meaning of I’tikaaf is to seclude oneself in the Masjid with the express intention (niyyah) of I’tikaaf, for the remembrance of Allah, even though for a few seconds only. OBJECTS AND ADVANTAGES OF I’TIKAAF The reward of I’tikaaf is great. The mere fact that Rasulullah Sallallahu always wa sallam …
Read More »BEWARE! !إحذروا – The Thieves of Ramadān
لصوص شهر رمضان اللص الاول: The First Thief: التلفزيون: لص خطير يفسد صيام الناس وينقص الأجر بسبب المسلسلات والبرامج التافهة والسهرات الماجنة. The Television – a dangerous thief which corrupts the fast of a person due to worthless series and programs and shameless shows. اللص الثاني:The Second Thief: الاسواق: لص …
Read More »FASTING Q & A
Q. I would be grateful if Mufti Saheb could advise me on what is the best course of action with regards to my situation as follows: Ramadhaan is just around the corner. I have a 9 month old baby who is breastfed and two other children. The fasting days, will …
Read More »Moulana Abdul Hamid Ishaq – Concise Advice for the Seeker
This world is not the place of enjoyment, Jannah is the place for that.We can never run away from Allah Ta’ala – we have to run to Allah. You can never find peace by running away from Allah Ta’ala. Read “La hawla was Quwata illa bilallah” لا حول ولا قوة …
Read More »THE RAMADHAAN OF HADHRAT HAJI IMDAADULLAH SAHEB
The general Ramadhaan habits and practice of Haji Imdaadullah Saheb has been described by Moulana Thanwi رحمه الله in his book: ‘IMDADUL MUSHTAAQ’ Haji Saheb is reported to have said: ‘I am saying by the way of exhorting others to good works, then this humble soul in his younger …
Read More »A GLIMPSE OF THE RAMADAN OF HAKEEMUL UMMAH MAULANA ASHRAF ALI THANWI (Part One)
Sheikhul Hadith Moulana Zakariyya Rahmatullahi alaih states: Even at the time when I was writing “VIRTUES OF RAMADAN” I tried to acquire through friends, the information of how Hazrat Thanwy spent his Ramadan. I consider it my ill-fortune that I could never spend Ramadan in Hazrat Thanwi’s company. During Hazrat …
Read More »COMMON EATING MISTAKES DURING RAMADHAAN
By Jamiatul Ulama Gauteng 1. Drinking “sweet colored drinks” on a daily basis– Why: It contains high amounts of sugar, additives and colorants– Solution: If you have to, drink it twice a week maximum 2. Drinking large amounts of water at iftaar time– Why: Filling the stomach with water is …
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