Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem
Sunday, 25 February 2018
Wednesday, 23 August 2017
Wednesday, 31 May 2017
Saturday, 24 December 2016
Thursday, 22 December 2016
Three Deeds
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“There
are three deeds through which one gains complete Fanaa (annihilation of his
desires) and proximity to Allah Ta‘ala:
1.)
Ittibaa‘e Sunnat: Following the complete Sunnah of
Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) in all facets of one’s life.
2.)
Serving people, together with tolerating their
harm.
3.)
Respecting the symbols of Deen.”
Tuesday, 20 December 2016
Sunday, 4 September 2016
Faithfulness in Marriage
Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem
Once
a group of Muslims were on their travels propagating Islam in
Edinburgh. The Imam was leading the prayer [in a public place]. After
completing it, he was met by a few girls. One of the girls asked, "Do
you know English?"
The
young man [who was leading the prayer] said, "I do."
She
said, "What is this that you have done?"
The
young man replied, "We have performed worship."
The
girl said, "But today isn’t Sunday."
The
young man said, "We do this five times a day."
The young
lady expressed, "That’s a lot."
The
young man explained that if the blessings of Allah Ta'ala are kept in view,
this is very little. And this is that action which brings about the spring
of tranquility. This isn’t hardship, this is felicity.
Then
the girl extended her hand to bid farewell and the young man said,
"Forgive me for my hand cannot touch you."
She
asked: “Why?”
He
said, "This is my wife’s trust".
The
girl collapsed to the ground. With tears in her eyes, she said, "How
blessed is that wife who has such a husband. O that the men in Europe
would be like this!"
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by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (Rahmatullahi 'alayh)
Friday, 25 March 2016
Wednesday, 23 March 2016
When the world comes between you...
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Ahmad
Ibn Ammaar related:
A GROUP OF STUDENTS once set out with their
teacher to attend a Janazah Salaah. As they proceeded, they passed by some dogs
that were playing together. The teacher drew the students’ attention to the
dogs and said: “Observe how happily these dogs are playing together.”
After the Janazah, they again passed by the
same dogs. This time, the dogs were standing around a carcass and were barking
at each other. They began to bite off and snatch morsels of meat from the
carcass. Soon, they were growling, snarling and fighting with each other over
the meat.
By way of lesson and caution, the teacher then
said to his students: “My students, you have seen these animals. Take lesson. You
too will remain the best of friends so long as worldly riches do not come
between you. When the world comes between you, you will then become hostile with
each other, oppose each other, and fight like dogs over a carcass!”
Tariq Dimishq, Volume 5,
Page 85
Saturday, 6 February 2016
Wednesday, 27 January 2016
Prepare for It
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“A man has a Lord whom he will meet, and a
home in which he will dwell, so he must please his Lord before meeting Him and
prepare his home before moving into it.”
Ibn Al-Qayyim (Rahmatullahi ‘alayh)
Monday, 25 January 2016
Sunday, 27 December 2015
The Fruit of Good Character
Bismillahir
Rahmaanir Raheem
Sheikh
Shibli (Rahmatullahi ‘alayh) was once harassed and persecuted by the people.
With a
lot of grief in his heart, he left the locality and after walking for some
time, sat down in an orchard, at a date palm, and leaned against its trunk.
Allah
Ta’ala is All-Seeing and All-Knowing. Allah Ta’ala was aware of the feeling of
isolation, and the sadness and hurt in the heart of Sheikh Shibli (Rahmatullah
‘alayh). Allah Ta’ala offered His friend some comfort and consolation. In the
form of a Karamat (miracle), Allah Ta’ala gave the palm tree the ability to
talk.
The date
palm said: “O Shibli! Become like me!”
Sheikh
Shibli (Rahmatullahi ‘alayh) asked: “And
what is your description?”
The date
palm responded: “They throw stones at me and I throw fruit at them!”
Remain
patient. If the people throw criticism, ridicule, and they cause hurt and pain
in the heart, we should throw the fruits of Akhlaaq (good character) and good morals. Allah
Ta’ala will change the hearts; if not, we will receive rewards in abundance in
the Hereafter.
May Allah
Ta’ala grant us the Taufeeq.
Adapted from a Majlis
of Sheikh,
Hadhrat Moulana Saleem Dhorat (Daamat Barakaatuhum),
Leicester, United
Kingdom.
Saturday, 26 December 2015
Thursday, 3 December 2015
Noble Character
Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem
In
generosity and helping others, be like a river…
In
compassion and grace, be like the sun…
In
concealing others faults, be like the night…
In
anger and fury, be like the dead…
In
modesty and humility, be like the earth…
In
tolerance, be like a sea…
Hazrat Maulana Jalaluddeen Rumi
(Rahmatullahi ‘alayh)
Wednesday, 21 October 2015
Monday, 19 October 2015
Make the correct effort
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“Make an effort for the world
(Dunya) to the extent of your stay here. And make an effort for the Hereafter
(Aakhirah) to the extent of your stay there.”
~ Hazrat Sufyaan Thauri (Rahmatullahi ‘alayh)
Sunday, 18 October 2015
Thursday, 8 October 2015
Where were we?
Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem
While pondering over the beautiful palaces, a man said to his friend: “Where
were we when this wealth was being distributed?”
His friend took him to the hospital and asked him: “Where were we when
these sicknesses were being distributed?”
Alhamdulillah - All Praise is for Allah
Monday, 5 October 2015
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