Istikhārah - Its Method and Some Misconceptions
Istikhārah means to turn to Allāh ta'ālā and seek goodness from Him. This is because Allāh ta'ālā knows what we do not know. As Allāh ta'ālā is fully aware of the end result and consequence of...
My Beloved Teacher - Hadhrat Mawlānā Ismā'īl Wādī sāhib rahimahullāh
Once, 'Umar radhiyallāhu 'anhu asked those around him of a hadīth of the Prophet sallallāhu 'alayhi wasallam with regards to the trials and tribulations which were to fall upon the Ummah....
The Six Fasts of Shawwāl
Sayyidunā Abū Ayyūb Al-Ansārī radhiyallāhu ‘anhu narrates that the Messenger of Allāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam said,
“If anyone keeps the fasts of Ramaḍān and follows them up with...
Live a Life of Taqwā
In the Glorious Qur’ān, Allāh ta‘ālā time and again instructs the believers to live a life of taqwā:
O you who believe! Fear (disobedience to) Allāh as He (i.e. disobeying Him) should be feared...
After Hajj
by Hadhrat Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullāh
Once again more than two million believers were honoured to become the 'Guests of Allāh' and through Divine Guidance have completed the...
Making Journeys Fruitful
Travelling is a part of human life. Whether it be a religious trip like ‘Umrah and Hajj, a trip to visit family and relatives abroad, a business or work-related trip or a recreational one, we all...
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by Hadhrat Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullāh
Hadhrat Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullāh on one occasion spoke on the theme of valuing time. As part of the talk, Hadhrat...
Advice for Intending Holiday Makers
It is a common trend in this day and age for people to take a break for recreation, including going on holiday. Undertaking leisure activities, such as travel, are regarded as promoting general...
Listening Attentively - A Requisite for 'Ilm and Hidāyah
The great muhaddith and faqīh, Sufyān Ibn 'Uyaynah rahimahullāh states:
The first step towards acquiring 'ilm is istimā' i.e. listening attentively, then to understand, then to...
Ta'līm and Tarbiyah
Children are a Blessing
Being gifted with children is a great blessing from Allāh ta'ālā. For any blessing we receive we need to do shukr, i.e. be grateful to Allāh ta'ālā. True shukr meets the...
How to Safeguard Your Time
By Hadhrat Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullāh
The great tābi'ī, Hasan al-Basri rahimahullāh once said:
A day that has passed will never return. Every morning at sunrise the day...