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)

In A Split Second…

In A Split Second…

In a Split Second… Indeed, the creation of Allah Ta‘ala is most beautiful and amazing, and yet it reflects not even a miniscule amount of the infinite and unimaginable beauty and perfection of the Creator – Allah Ta‘ala. Therefore, when we ponder over the creation of...

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A Holiday at the Beach

A Holiday at the Beach

A believer, at every moment, is worried and concerned about pleasing Allah Ta‘ala. Regardless of the time, place, season or circumstance, he is always cautious as he fears ruining his relationship with his beloved Allah Ta‘ala. Before carrying out any action, uttering...

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The Consequences of an Evil Gaze

The Consequences of an Evil Gaze

Hazrat Ibn Jalaa' رحمه الله narrated that once while walking with Hazrat Zunnun Misri رحمه الله, he (Ibn Jalaa' رحمه الله) intentionally stared at a very handsome lad. He said to Hazrat Zunnun Misri رحمه الله; "Hazrat! Will Allah Ta'ala really punish such a beautiful...

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Having Trouble Putting Your Child to Sleep?

Having Trouble Putting Your Child to Sleep?

Hazrat Moulana Hakeem Muhammad Akhtar Sahib رحمه الله has prescibed the following for parents, especially mothers, when having trouble getting their children to bed at night, "Recite يَا لَطِيْفُ seven times and blow on the child." (Mawaaiz Dard Muhabbat v.1...

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Reciting Durood When Forgetting Something

Reciting Durood When Forgetting Something

عن أنس رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: إذا نسيتم شيئا فصلوا علي تذكروه إن شاء الله تعالى (القول البديع ٤٤٨)  Hazrat Anas رضي الله عنه reports that Hazrat Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم said, “If you forget something, then recite Durood upon me, you...

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Reciting Durood Shareef after Azaan

Reciting Durood Shareef after Azaan

عن جابر رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال من قال حين ينادي المنادي اللهم رب هذه الدعوة القائمة والصلاة النافعة صل على محمد وارض عني رضاء لا سخط بعده استجاب الله له دعوته  (مجمع الزوائد رقم١٨٧٥) Hazrat Jabir رضي الله عنه narrates that Rasulullah صلى الله...

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Du’a to attain whatever one asks for

Du’a to attain whatever one asks for

Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم said, Whoever recites the following Dua in the morning and evening, Allah Ta'ala will grant him whatever he asks for:   اللَّهُمَّ أَنْتَ خَلَقْتَنِي، وَأَنْتَ تَهْدِينِي، وَأَنْتَ تُطْعِمُنِي، وَأَنْتَ تَسْقِينِي، وَأَنْتَ...

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Reciting Durood Shareef with Love and Enthusiasm

Reciting Durood Shareef with Love and Enthusiasm

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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Earning the Intercession of Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم

Earning the Intercession of Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم

عن رويفع بن ثابت الأنصاري قال قال رسول اللہ صلى الله عليه وسلم من قال اللهم صل على محمد وانزله المقعد المقرب عندك يوم القيمة وجبت له شفاعتي (مجمع الزوائد رقم 17304) Ruwayfi bin Thaabit Ansaari رضي الله عنه reports that Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم said, "Whoever...

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Pathways to Refinement (Part 7)

Pathways to Refinement (Part 7)

Ameerul Mu'mineen Sayyiduna Umar ibn Al-Khattab رضي الله عنه And أمر بالمعروف (Enjoining good) Whilst leading Fajr Salaah, Hazrat Umar رضي الله عنه was stabbed in Ruku' by the accursed Majūsi (fire worshipper) Abu Lu'lu. Just before he became unconscious, he beckoned...

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