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Two Points of Neglect During Hajj

Throughout the world, thousands are graced every year by Allāh ta'ālā to carry out one of the greatest obligations and worships ­ hajj. The many virtues and rewards related to this great act of worship have been mentioned in the last issue. However, for hajj to be accepted and for one to reap all its spiritual fruits, it will need to be performed with due care, ensuring that all its rituals...

The Challenge after Ramadhān

With the ending of the blessed month of Ramadhān, we will be in the month of Shawwāl. Allāh ta'ālā has granted certain times and places special barakah (blessing); and every Muslim, when in these times or places, will feel this barakah manifesting itself. This in turn will lead to him finding fulfilling all the necessary actions and refraining from sins very easy. Ramadhān, the day of Jumu'ah...

A Bitter Pill

by Hadhrat Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullāh Whilst I was once sitting with the students of the Jāme'ah Riyādul 'Uloom, I posed the following question to them: 'Imagine two types of fruit: one very attractive and extremely sweet, though with the unfortunate characteristic that its sweetness lasts only for a few seconds and thereafter turns to bitterness; and another which is not...

The Smartphone: Beneficial or Harmful?

The smartphone has become an inseparable part of our day-to-day lives. From within the confines of the home to every region and sector of the outside world, people are seen immersed in the smartphone, yet very few contemplate the negative effects this small gadget is having on their lives. The smartphone undoubtedly has its benefits like efficient worldwide communication, quick internet...