A man once asked Imam Ahmad, ‘I sometimes find myself in a gathering where the Sunnah is mentioned, but no-one apart from me has more knowledge of it. Shall I speak up and say something?’ Imam Ahmad then said, ‘State what the Sunnah is, but do not argue over it.’ The man then repeated his statement and so Imam Ahmad said, ‘I only see you to be an argumentative man!’ And this is what Malik (rahimahullah) meant in his saying (after informing people of the Sunnah), ‘And if they don’t … [Read more...]
Our Parents: Our Masters
April 27, 2009 By
Our Parents: Our Masters source These are collected from as-Samarqandi’s ‘Tambih al-Ghafilin’ (p. 84-91): From the chapter on the rights of the parents: 1 - Ibn ‘Abbas said: “There is not a single believer who has two parents and wakes up while he is good to them except that Allah opens up for him two gates to Paradise, and if he makes one of them angry, Allah will not be Pleased with him until that parent becomes pleased with him again.†It was asked: “Even … [Read more...]
Backbiting
February 27, 2009 By
This little contribution comes from Hafiz Raakin Hossain. Backbiting By Hafiz Raakin Hossain Islam emphasizes on the rights of creation. There are two types of rights: One of the Creator and another of the Creation. The rights of Allah are forgiven if one repents, but the rights of the creation require asking forgiveness from the person who he has wronged. Backbiting is one of the many actions that go against the rights of the creation. It is when one person speaks ill of another, even if it is … [Read more...]
A short while with the friends of Allah
February 13, 2009 By
In most if not all cultures its said that your behaviour and character will take to the company of people you hang out with. With this in mind, we should surround ourselves with positive, pious & well grounded individuals. This piece from An Noor A short while with the friends of Allah Hazrat Maulana Abrar ul Haq Sahib (RA) Hazrat said: “Continue benefiting from the company of the pious; friends of Allah; the Ahlullah and Saleheen. Nowadays there is a widespread misunderstanding in regards … [Read more...]
A naseehah on giving Naseehah (advice & guidance)
November 28, 2008 By
Zaheer from PureIslam emailed me this article on giving Naseehah (advice) to muslim brothers and sisters. Assalaamu alaikum warahmatullah muslims Based on the hadeeth: Tamim ad-Dari, the Prophet (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) said, "The religion is naseehah." The people asked, "To whom?" The Prophet (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) replied, "To Allaah and to His Book and to His Messenger and to the leaders of the Muslims and the common folk." [Collected by Bukhari, Muslim] Allaah, through … [Read more...]
Advices to Trustees of Masjids
October 16, 2008 By
Advices to Trustees of Masjids It is not permissible to assume the post of mutawalli for the sake of honour and self-esteem. If one takes up this responsibility with this intention, then he would have indulged himself in such a calamity, from which it would be impossible to attain salvation in the hereafter. To assume the responsibility of mutawali it is imperative for one to possess the required qualities and capabilities. If one lacks these, it is advised that he relinquish this sacred duty and … [Read more...]
Innocence
August 27, 2008 By
Credit to Mohammed Hassim who emailed me this piece: Narrated by Abu Huraira (ra): The Prophet[pbuh] said, "Faith (Belief) consists of more than sixty branches (i.e. parts). And Haya[modesty] is a part of faith." (Bukhari) Walk into the toy store, and you'll find "baby" dolls dressed in clothing reminiscent of prostitutes' outfits. Walk into the clothing store, and prepubescent girls are already being introduced to tank tops, mini skirts, and items of clothing that were once reserved for mature … [Read more...]
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