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Fruits eaten by Rasulullah (saw)

The fruits that were eaten by Sayyidina Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihe wasallam are mentioned here. Seven ahaadith are mentioned in this chapter. (188)  Hadith 1: Abdullah ibn Jaafar radiyallahu anhu says, “Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihe wasallam ate Qith’thaa (cucumbers) with dates.” Commentary: Cucumber has a cold effect and dates have a hot one. By combining the two it becomes mild. From this hadith we gather that it is recommended that the effect (hot or cold) of things eaten … [Read more...]

How the Prophet (pbuh) would complain

What would you do if the world turns against you and difficulties become almost unbearable? Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) went through tremendous problems in the path of Islam. It is related that when Abu Talib died, the Prophet (peace be upon him) went out on foot to Taif to call its people to Islam. They rejected his call, and he walked away until he got to the shade of a tree. So, he prayed two Rak’at and said: “O Allah, I complain to You of my weakness and my insignificance … [Read more...]

Leave Despondency for the Kuffar

Despondency is a characteristic of the Kuffaar. Why? Because, the fact of the matter is there’s no need for us to feel despondent. Allah has promised His love to those who adopt taqwa, but also those who repent frequently. That’s not a green light to sin, but it means that if, at times of weakness, we do, we can always turn back to Allah. The method of tawbah is simple: 1) stop doing that sin immediately, 2) regret doing it, 3) make the firm intention never to return to it again, … [Read more...]

Love for your brother what you love for yourself

from Al-Haadi Amongst the highly emphasised teachings of Islam is to love every Muslim for the sake of Allah Ta`ala. Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) emphatically stressed this lesson when he said: “None of you is a believer until he loves for his brother (his fellow Muslims) what he loves for himself.” (Sahih Muslim) The message is clear: The person who does not love for his brother what he loves for himself is not worthy of the title of Mu’min (Believer), though … [Read more...]

Attitude is Very Important

Ayoob was the kind of person who would always amaze you. He was always in a good mood and always had something positive to say. When someone would ask him how he was doing, he would reply, "If I were any better, I would be twins!" He was a unique manager because he had several waiters who had followed him around from restaurant to restaurant. The reason the waiters followed Ayoob was because of his attitude. He was a natural motivator. If an employee was having a bad day Ayoob was there telling … [Read more...]

The story of Dajjal

In current times, we all know how close we are to Qiyamah and many of the signs are rapidly materialising in front of our eyes. Muslims At Work sent a short email about Dajjal The Story of Dajjal Narrated by Tameem al-Daari Radhi Allahu Anhu Faatimah bint Qays Radhi Allahu Anha narrates: Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam completed the Salaah and sat on the mimbar. He was smiling and he said: “Let each person remain where he had performed Salaah.” Then he said: “Do you know … [Read more...]

Ramadan Focus: Some Virtues of Ramadan

Hadhrat Salman RA narrates that during the last Jumu'ah of the month of Sha'ban, Rasullullah ( sallallhu alaiyhi wasallam) recited a Khutba(sermon) in which he said: "0 People! An auspicious month has dawned over you. In that month is a night which is superior to a thousand months (i.e. ibadat in this night is superior to the ibadat rendered in a thousand months. Allah Ta'ala has made fasting compulsory in this month, and has decreed wakefulness at night (i.e. Taraweeh Salat) Sunnah. A Nafl (non-obligatory … [Read more...]