The Qur’aan Majeed commands: “Deal with women correctly and with kindness. If, then you dislike them, then it is possible that you dislike something while Allah has created abundance of goodness in it.”(Surah Nisaa, aayat 19) This Qur’aanic aayat as well as other verses and Ahadeeth define man’s role as …
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Among the evil ways of the Kuffaar acquired by “liberated” Muslim women of these times is the evil habit of adorning and beautifying themselves for others. While Islam commands the Muslim wife to adopt adornment solely for her husband, the modern Muslim wife has chosen to do just the opposite. …
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Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam had once quoted an example of a person who had three brothers. As the time of his death drew close, he called his eldest Nabi brother and addressed him, “You are my eldest brother and a substitute for our father. I always respected you and …
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Muhammad bin Maalik said that once we were sitting in the Hadith lesson of Shaikh Abu Bakr bin Mujaahid al Muqri in Baghdad. Suddenly, an old man in a pitiable condition came. His turban, shirt and scarf were completely worn. The Shaikh stood up out of honour for him and …
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10 benefits of chia seeds – plus uses & recipes 11 min read Small but mighty, chia seeds are one of the healthiest foods around. They’re packed with fibre, protein essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and there’s plenty of different ways to use them. Here are 10 chia seed benefits + reasons why …
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In another Hadith, Rasulullah Sallallaahu Alaihi Wa Sallam explained that haraam wealth is so accursed that even if one gives it in charity, it will not be accepted and he will not receive any reward Hazrat Abdullah bin Mas’ood reports that Rasulullah Sallallaahu Alaihi Wa Sallam said, “If a servant …
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The following is an excerpt from an address Hadhrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thaanwi Rahmatullahi to a group of modernists. The meaning of istibaaq (make haste towards goodness) is progress. “While you (i.e. the modernists) say that progress is rationally necessary, we say that it is waajib (compulsory) in terms of …
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A man requested to be instructed with some formula of Thikr which will serve the purpose of reforming him. «Hadhrat Thaanwi said: “Islah (self-reformation) is achieved by remedying the aliments of the nafs. Athkaar (plural of Thikr) are like medicines and pills which can be prepared by studying medical books. …
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Ahadith Pertaining to Parents: (1) Service to parents result in increase in rizq (earnings, livelihood) and in longer life.From sunrise to sunset we are absorbed in earning our sustenance. However we are ever unmindful that our Sustainer, Allah Subhaanahu Wa Ta’aala has made service to parents a means of gaining …
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THE NIKAH OF HADHRAT FAATIMAH (radhiallahu anhaa)— A LESSON FOR US! Hadhrat Ali (radhiallahu anhu) very bashfully approached Rasulullah (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) for the great wealth of Nabi’s (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) daughter. Hadhrat Ali (radhiallahu anhu) made his marriage proposal for the hand of Hadhrat Faatimah (radhiallahu anhaa) directly to …
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