Imaam Al-Ghazali Rahmatullahi Alaihi mentions in Tabligh-E-Deen: Happiness of the heart and happiness of the self (nafs) are two different things. Cupping taking bitter medication, venesection, cauterising boils sores, etc. are such difficulties which are distasteful to the self, but pleasing to the heart. The nafs desires things that grant …
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Hadhrat Ma’roof Karkhi Rahmatullahi Alaihi The parents of Hadhrat Ma’roof Karkhi Rahmatullahi Alaihi were christians. When they had admitted him to the school, the teacher instructed him to say: “Trinity.” He responded: “No! He is Allah, the One”. The teacher repeated his instruction several times. However, the boy responded each …
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A great Scholar Imaam Abu Zakariyya An-Nawawi Rahmatullahi Alaihi has dedicated a chapter in his outstanding compilation of Ahaadith, Riyaadhus Sawliheen؛ باب الغضب إذا انتهكت حرمات الشرع ، و الانتصار لدين الله تعالىThe Chapter On (Expressing) Anger When The Laws Of Shari’ah Are Contravened And To Support The Deen Of …
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Extracted from Ikhmaalush Shiyam- Perfection Of Morals– Translated By Majlisul Ulama TAUBAH (REPENTENCE) How is it possible for the heart to become celestially illuminated (munawwar) when the forms and images of aliens have become engraved on the mirror of the heart? How is it possible for such a heart to …
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Rasullullah ﷺ said about the day of Jumu’ah, ” خير يوم طلعت عليه الشمس يوم الجمعة: فيه خلق آدم، وفيه أدخل الجنة، وفيه أخرج منها” “The best day on which the sun has risen is Friday. On that day Adam was created, he was admitted to Jannah, and he was …
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Question:- Respected Mufti Sahib, whilst football remains a Haraam sport & we have the Fataawa, I’m rather perturbed that messages are going around on social media in praise of Qatar for the manner in which the World Cup event is being conducted. I’m afraid people are seemingly unaware of the …
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Hadhrat Fatah Musali Rahmatullahi Alaihi Once Hadhrat Abu Abdullah Jalaa’ (Rahmatullahi Alayh) was at the home of Hadhrat Sirri Saqati (Rahmatullahi Alayh). Late at night Hadhrat Sirri donned clean garments and was about to set out. I asked where he was going this part of the night. He said that …
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A group of students went to a village and learnt that the Muslims living there had become renegades, and turned hindu’s. Thus, they approached the councillor and requested him to assemble the residents because they wished to addressed them. The council agreed council agreed assembled them. The students asked the, …
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Our hearts need to be constantly reminded of the Greatness of Allah Ta’ala and by pondering over His Magnificent creation, this will enable the heart to be filled with His Greatness. Thus we say Allahu Akbar! Elephants are the largest land mammals in the world. An African elephant can reach …
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Hadhrat Anas Radhiyallahu Anhu stated that a youngster was martyred during the battle of Uhud. After the battle, his body was found amongst other bodies. It was noted that stone was tied around his stomach to alleviate the pangs of hunger. When his mother came to him, she wiped the …
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