January, 2023

• 4 January

  The Curse Of Haraam Wealth

  

  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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• 3 January

  Modernists And Progress

  

  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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• 3 January

  Does Thikr Alone Reform?

  

  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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December, 2022

• 30 December

  Kindness To Parents

  

  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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• 30 December

  THE NIKAH OF HADHRAT FAATIMAH

  

  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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• 30 December

  A Saint Writes About Saints Sobbing

  

  Sheikhul Hadith, Hadhrat Moulana Zakariyya Kandhalwi Rahmatullahi Alaihi writes in The Mashaikh Of Chist, Hadhrat Abdullah Bin Shikh-kheer Radhiyallahu Anhu says, “I Came to Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) and found him in Salaat. On account of crying a sound like the boiling of a kettle was emitting from his …

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• 29 December

  Advice on getting Married

  

  Are you married? No? All the more reason for you to listen very attentively! It is a good thing that these matters are being discussed. In-shá-Alláh, you will make a good home. Firstly, look carefully before you get married. Find out about the family and the girls background. Find out …

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• 28 December

  The Story of The Woman Who Killed Yahya Alaihis Salaam

  

  There was a king who had a wife that had been married previously. This woman had a daughter from her previous marriage. When this woman became old, she felt that her husband (the king) will most probably become attracted to another woman. She therefore decided to get this daughter of …

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• 26 December

  How To Eliminate Lack Of Courage

  

  Experience has proven that the following ways are highly efficacious in strengthening one’s resolve and in overcoming weakness and lack of courage. Association with a Kaamil (expert and qualified) Shaikh of Tassawwuf (Spiritual Mentor or Guide) The Following are of a Sheikh-e-Kaamil: a. He possesses sufficient knowledge of the Deen. …

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• 26 December

  HAUGHTINESS AND IT’S CURE

  

  Allah Ta’laa declares: “Indicted are those who oppress others and are haughty on earth” Surah Shurah- Al-Quraan Committing Oppression is Haraam The purport of this Aayat is to warn over committing oppression when extracting revenge. Thus the Aaayat covers oppression irrespective of it being retaliatory or introductory, for the words …

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