Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (Radiyallahu’anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said, “Blessing (barakah) is with your elders/ seniors.” Explanation: Elders refers to those who are experienced and punctual on good actions. Remain in their company so that you can follow their advices and attain guidance through emulating their ways. (Faydul Qadir, Hadith :3205)

The Real Miser

The Real Miser

عن حسين بن علي بن أبي طالب عن عليّ بن أبي طالب قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم‏ البخيل الذي من ذكرت عنده فلم يصلّ علىّ‏ Hazrat Husain رضي الله عنه reports that Sayyiduna Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم said; “The real miser is the one in whose presence my name is...

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Duas are Suspended Until Durood is Recited

Duas are Suspended Until Durood is Recited

  عن عمر بن الخطاب قال: إن الدعاء موقوف بين السماء والأرض لا يصعد منه شيء حتى تصلي على نبيك صلى الله عليه وسلم (سنن الترمذي رقم 486) Hazrat Umar رضي الله عنه narrates, "Duas remain suspended between the heavens and the Earth. None of them ascend as long as you do...

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Pathways to Refinement (Part 10)

Pathways to Refinement (Part 10)

Value The Bounty Of Time Arif Billah Hazrat Dr Abdul Hayy Sahib رحمه الله has said that it is imperative that we value time and involve ourselves in those actions that will secure the pleasure of Allah Ta'ala جل جلاله . We have to acknowledge that we will not...

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Receiving the Intercession of Rasulullah on the day of Qiyaamah

Receiving the Intercession of Rasulullah on the day of Qiyaamah

Hazrat Abu Darda رضي الله عنه reports that Sayyiduna Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم said, "Whosoever recites Salaat on me ten times in the morning and ten times in the evening shall receive my intercession on the Day of Qiyaamah." (Tabrani) Allamah Sakhaawi رحمه الله...

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Reciting Durood One Thousand Times on Friday

Reciting Durood One Thousand Times on Friday

عن سيدنا أنس بن مالك رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: من صلى علي في يوم الجمعة ألف مرة لم يمت حتى يرى مقعده من الجنة (أخرجه ابن شاهين بسند ضعيف كذا في القول البديع صـ ٣٩٧) Hazrat Anas رضي الله عنه reports that Hazrat Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم...

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Pathways to Refinement (Part 9)

Pathways to Refinement (Part 9)

The Lost Property Of A Mu'min "Al-Hikmah (spiritual wisdom) is the lost property of a Mu'min. Therefore search for it even if it is in a kaafir." Once a non-believer said to Hazrat Shaqeeq Balkhi رحمه الله,” You claim to be worshipping the Almighty and that you have...

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Sheer Love for Sayyiduna Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم

Sheer Love for Sayyiduna Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم

عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال من صلى علي واحدة صلى الله عليه عشرا ومن صلى علي عشرا صلى الله عليه مائة و من صلى علي مائة صلى الله عليه الفا و من زاد صبابة و شوقا كنت له شفيعا و شهيدا يوم القيامة (القول البديع ص236) Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah...

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Celebrating Valentine’s Day

Celebrating Valentine’s Day

Q: Is it permissible for a Muslim to celebrate valentine’s day? A: Celebrating valentine’s day is a kuffar custom and is part of the kuffar culture. We have been commanded in the Mubarak Ahadith to refrain from emulating the kuffar in their customs and culture. Nabi...

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