By Moulana Muhammad H Abasoomar! Our Beloved Nabi (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) has mentioned: “Indeed your Lord has reserved certain special moments in time (in which he emits abundant/special mercy) Be sure to avail yourselves for these opportunities.” 1 We are usually aware of the significant occasions that present themselves each year. The crucial thing is how […]
Human rights are the basic, indelible rights that every human naturally possesses. These rights are not privileges granted by any ruler or government. They are rights divinely bestowed on all human beings. Rasulullah (SAW) was so particular about these rights that he stated that Deen, our Religion is to be a well-wisher of others. His magnanimity […]
Sayyidunah Abu Zar (RA) reports, “Rasulullah SAW once addressed me saying: ‘If you acquire one chapter of the knowledge (of Deen), it is better for you than performing a thousand rakaats of (Nafl) Salaat, irrespective of whether you practise on it or not.’” (Ibn Majah)
The Islamic new year cannot help but remind us of the very origin of the Islamic Calendar. In the era of Ameerul Mumineen Sayyiduna Umar Al- Farouq t, the Sahaabah y gathered in consultation to decide on the implementation of an Islamic Calendar. Among the various opinions, the Sahaabah y finally agreed on the Hijrah […]
I’tikaaf Rulings for Females The virtue of I’tikaaf is not confined to men; women also can take advantage of it. Females will perform I’tikaaf at home and not in the Masjid. The procedure is as follows: Women should sit for I’tikaaf in that place of the house which has been set aside for Salaah […]
I‘TIKAF – SUNNATUL MUAK-KADAH I‘TIKAF I’tikaaf of the last 10 days of Ramadhaan is the only Masnoon I’tikaaf. This Masnoon I’tikaaf is Sunnat-ul Muakkadah alal kifayah. If a few or even just one person observes this I’tikaaf in a particular area/neighbourhood, the duty will be discharged on behalf of the entire community of the […]