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MAKING AN EFFORT TO RESTORE THE TRUE SPIRIT OF DEEN

Hazrat Moulana Muhammad Ilyaas (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned the following:

The general condition of the previous ummats was that as time passed, and they became more and more distant from the era of their Nabi, then their Deeni activities and ‘ibaadaat began to lose their soul and essence, thereby becoming mere customs and rituals. Hence, the ‘ibaadaat that they would carry out became mere rituals.

Thereafter, in order to correct and rectify this misguidance and degeneration that had set in, Allah Ta‘ala would send other Ambiyaa (‘alaihimus salaam) who would return the Deeni practices from being mere rituals and customs to their original position and restore the true, shar‘ee soul and essence to them.

At the time when the final Nabi of Allah Ta‘ala was sent to the world, then all the people of that time, who were following a Deen of one of the previous Ambiyaa (‘alaihimus salaam), were in this same condition. All that remained with them, from the sharee‘ah of their Nabi, was a few lifeless rituals, and they regarded these lifeless rituals to be their Deen. When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) came to the world, he cancelled these rituals and taught people original, correct practices and laws of Deen.

At present, the Ummah of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) has

The Blessings of a Child who attends Madrassah

1. One of the greatest investments for any parent is a pious child. As the parents were the means of the child entering the world, they have a share in all his good works and righteous deeds and are rewarded accordingly. However, for this investment to bear fruit, the seeds of piety and righteousness will have to be planted and nurtured in the child.

2. In order for the seeds of righteousness and piety to be planted in the child, it is essential that the child be enrolled into a maktab madrasah. It is in the maktab madrasahs that the children are taught the basics and fundamentals of Imaan and Islam, such as the oneness of Allah Ta‘ala, the prophethood of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), how to make wudhu, how to perform salaah, how to recite the Quraan Majeed, etc. Since many parents are unable to teach their children themselves (due to lacking the time or knowledge), enrolling the children into a maktab is a proven solution to ensuring that they are not deprived of the teachings of Islam.

3. We should regularly make du‘aa for the forgiveness of all those who have passed on with imaan, especially our parents, grandparents, asaatizah (those who taught us Deen), etc.

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WHO ARE THE GHURABAA (STRANGERS)

The glad tidings of being the Strangers(When the norm will be other than The Sunnah and people Will regard true Deen to be Strange) in the times nearing Qiyama refers to one of these 2 categories of people.

*In today's time when people post pictures of Salah which has been corrupted and altered contrary to the clear directive of the Sunnah and majority of the comments say "SubhanAllah beautiful", the strangers are the ones who would seem strange and either:

1.Himself not take part in this

2.Speak out against it

*When people would regard it as normal to have mixed extravagant weddings the Stranger given glad tidings would:

1.have a simple wedding with no customs and proper seperation of men and Women

2.Would

Worth Less than a Sip of Water

On one occasion, towards the end of the month of Sha’baan, the famous ‘Abbaasi Khaleefah, Haaroon Rasheed, summoned the great ascetic, Muhammad bin Sabeeh, who was famously known as Ibnus Sammaak (rahimahullah).

When Ibnus Sammaak (rahimahullah) arrived, Haaroon Rasheed’s minister, Yahya bin Khaalid, asked him if he knew the reason behind the Ameerul Mu-mineen summoning him. Ibnus Sammaak (rahimahullah) replied in the negative. Yahya then informed him, “He has called for you since he had learnt about the exceptional du‘aa that you make for the prominent people and for the laymen.” Hearing these words, Ibnus Sammaak (rahimahullah) responded, “The news that has reached the Ameerul Mu-mineen is only due to the veil that Allah Ta’ala has concealed me with. Had He not concealed me (and covered my sins), no one would praise me, nor would anyone meet me with love and affection. O Ameerul Mu-mineen! It is only this veil (of Allah Ta’ala) which has caused me to be seated before you (today).”

He then continued to say, “By Allah! I have not seen a face more beautiful than yours, so do not cause it to be burnt by the fire (by involving yourself in the disobedience of Allah Ta’ala).” Hearing this profound reminder, Haaroon Rasheed burst out in tears.

Thereafter, Haaroon Rasheed (felt thirsty and) asked for some water. When the utensil of water was presented

AMPSA- STATEMENT ON COMPULSORY JABS

In the days and weeks to come, we are likely to see an increased drive from certain quarters in society to render compulsory one, two or even more doses of the Pfizer and other trial injections that are marketed as vaccines.

Accepting for the moment that these injections indeed constitute vaccinations as traditionally understood in the world of science (a hypothetical proposition that is in reality fundamentally problematic) , we are duty bound to respond to the issue of mandatory vaccinations. We cannot now bury our heads in the ground like ostriches and then seek to claim later- as a large number of white South Africans did post 1994- that we were unaware of the oppression that was occurring in our midst.

APMSA opposes mandatory vaccinations. It opposes any attempt to discriminate against, or prejudice, any person who chooses not to be vaccinated. It supports the right of every person to bodily and psychological integrity, including the right of every person to security in and over his/her body and the right not to be subjected to

ISTIGHFAAR

Regardless of how busy our schedule is, just as we find time to clean our bodies and clothes, so too should we take out time to purify our selves from the many sins we accumulate during the day.

It would be a means of lightening our burden in this world and the next.

Abdullah ibn Busr reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Blessed is he who finds many prayers for forgiveness in his record.”

Source: Sunan Ibn Mājah 3818

LET us make a firm resolve to make istighfaar a part of our daily routine and if we are already making istighfaar, let us increase the amount and our devotion.

Giving Zakat to Charitable Organizations

Some people broaden the scope of the word fi-sabilillah, which appears in the Qur’an al-karim, and include all da’wah organizations, from institutions to parties, in the meaning of it, and claim that zakat can be given to them.
اِنَّمَا الصَّدَقٰتُ لِلۡفُقَرَآءِ وَالۡمَسٰكِيۡنِ وَالۡعٰمِلِيۡنَ عَلَيۡهَا وَالۡمُؤَلَّـفَةِ قُلُوۡبُهُمۡ وَفِى الرِّقَابِ وَالۡغٰرِمِيۡنَ وَفِىۡ سَبِيۡلِ اللّٰهِ وَابۡنِ السَّبِيۡلِؕ فَرِيۡضَةً مِّنَ اللّٰهِؕ وَاللّٰهُ عَلِيۡمٌ حَكِيۡمٌ‏

The zakaat are meant only for the poor and the needy and those who are in charge thereof, those whose hearts are to be reconciled, and to free those in bondage, and to help those burdened with debt, and for expenditure in the Way of Allah and for the wayfarer. This is an obligation from Allah. Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise

Fi-sabilillah (that is, those who are in the way of Allah) is one of the eight categories of people mentioned in the Qur’an al-karim to be entitled to receive zakat. This category of people includes the following:

“Firsts” in Islam

We often remember many events and names in history like Sir Isaac Newton, Leonardo da Vinci,etc. How well do we know our Islamic history, not just of our country, but of the people who were the custodians of Deen after the demise of our beloved Prophet (Sallallaahu ‘Alayhi wa Sallam)? Take the quiz below. Don’t cheat by scrolling way down and looking at the names.

Who was the first person to accept Islam after Nabi (Sallallaahu ‘Alayhi wa Sallam) brought the Message?
Who, from amongst the male adult companions of Rasoolullah (Sallallaahu ‘Alayhi wa Sallam) was the first to accept Islam?
From amongst the children, who was the first to accept Islam?
From amongst the slaves, who was the first to accept Islam?
Where was the first meeting place in Islam?
Who was the first child born to Rasoolullah (Sallallaahu ‘Alayhi wa Sallam) and Khadeejah (RadiyAllaahu ‘anhaa)?
Who was the first person to die defending Islam?
Who was the first male martyr in Islam?
Read more: “Firsts” in Islam

The 15th Night of Sha’baan (Laylatul Bara’ah)

Introduction

Allah Ta’ala has afforded His servants certain selected opportunities whereby they may reap His infinite mercy and forgiveness. Some examples of these occasions are the month of Ramadhaan and Laylatul Qadr. The night of the 15th of Sha’baan is also one such opportunity.

Several Ahaadith explain the tremendous merit of this occasion. Amongst them is the fact that countless people are forgiven by Allah Ta’ala during this blessed night. It is due to this reason that it is called ‘The Night of Bara’ah’ (i.e. the night wherein judgment of salvation from Jahannam is passed). It is a special night in which the people of the earth are looked upon by special divine mercy.

Allah Ta’ala blesses us with this opportunity to prepare and cleanse ourselves before the blessed month of Ramadhaan arrives.

Virtues of this night

Rasulullah [sallallahu alayhi wasallam] said, ‘This is the middle night of Sha’baan. Allah Ta’ala looks upon His slaves in this night and forgives those who seek forgiveness and bestows His mercy upon those who make dua for mercy but leaves out those

HOARDING

Hoarding commodities is referred to as Ihtikaar in juristic terminologies. It is a situation where a buyer buys goods or commodities in order to sell them during burdensome and trying times at inflated and soaring prices.

Indeed, the pious predecessors and traders exercised due diligence in trade to attain the lofty status promised by the Messenger of Allah ﷺ in paradise alongside the Prophets, the truthful ones(As-Siddeeqeen) and the Shuhada(the Martyrs).

In this regard, Imam Ghazali narrated that there was a person living in Waasit (a town in Iraq), who shipped a boat of apples to the city of Basra. He wrote to his agent there saying: "Sell this food the day it gets to you and do not delay it till the next day. The commodities upon arrival in Basra had very high demand. The agent was advised by other traders to hoard the products until the following Friday in order to double his profit. The agent did that and actually got twice the profit. He wrote to the owner of the products informing him of the good outcome of the sales. The owner wrote back to him saying: "We were content with the little profit while ensuring the safety of our deen (faith), but you actually went against this concept and we hate to make double profit which may lead to losing some part of our Deen (faith). You indeed committed a crime against us, hence, when you receive this letter of mine, distribute all the money among the poor and needy Muslims of Basra. I wish to be protected from the sin of hoarding up food for higher prices.”

Hoarding of essential goods for higher prices is contrary to the

Why Imitate Them?

Ebrahim (Alayhis Salaam) had made it clear to his people who were disbelievers that he is free from them and their ways. After all, the non Muslims don’t imitate us Muslims, so why should we imitate them. Imitating them and leaving our Islamic ways is a sign of suffering from an inferiority complex. When we begin following them then the following things happen:

1. Our values will change

2. Our clothing will change

3. Hayaa and shame will be lost.

4. Eventually we will feel that there is no problem and harm in marrying them.

Hence, we need to be totally different from them and they should not expect us to follow them. What we are required to do is to stay within the borders and parameters of Deen and not go beyond.

Source: Al Haaadi

Solace in Sickness

Influenza, pneumonia, TB, bronchitis… There are thousands of diseases in existence, and every disease brings some form of discomfort, inconvenience and pain to a person. Hence, no person wishes or desires to be afflicted by disease. In the hadeeth as well, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) has taught us to seek protection from illnesses and diseases.

Nevertheless, if Allah Ta‘ala has decreed sickness for a person, then together with making du‘aa for shifaa (cure), one should immediately hold firmly onto sabr while hoping for and anticipating the immense rewards that are promised in the ahaadeeth for those who patiently tolerate sickness without complaint. Some of these ahaadeeth are:

- Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “When any exhaustion and fatigue, or any chronic pain and illness, or any

Practical Training

Every parent is responsible for their child. As such, it is the duty of every parent to train and equip their child with the necessary and relevant skills, knowledge and understanding that they will require throughout their life.

Be it training in matters of hygiene, such as potty-training, teaching the child to bath himself, clean his teeth, etc., or in other basic skills, such as preparing a simple snack, packing the laundry away, cleaning a mess, etc. – every responsible parent ensures that their child receives practical training in order for the teaching to be effective and take root.

In the very same way, when it comes to matters of Deen, it is absolutely vital for parents to give their children practical training, according to their age, understanding and capability, so that the child will be equipped to traverse the path to Jannah. Through practical training, the lesson and teaching will become firmly entrenched and embedded in the heart and mind of the child and will remain with him until his death.

Consider the example of our beloved Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). On one occasion, he was eating with his step-son, Sayyiduna ‘Umar bin Abi Salamah (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma). While eating,

The Need for The Makaatib

Hadhrat Moulana Siddeeq Ahmad Baandwi Saahib (Rahmatullah alayh) has mentioned:

There is a definite need to establish makaatib in every village and every district. Together with the makaatib we have to also establish a madrasah for higher education (Darul Ulooms), However, keep in mind that it is better to have the Darul Ulooms in the villages instead of the towns. One may experience some difficulty (being away from the town) but one will be saved from many fitnahs.

Importance must be given in accordance to the need

Every person should look at the need in his area and in accordance to the need should he commence his work. Don’t look at what means we have, rather look at what is the need of the hour. By looking at the need, Allah Ta’ala will open the way. If in an area people are totally ignorant, they don’t even know the kalimah, then in such an area don’t think of teaching big kitaabs. In order to save their Deen, begin teaching them the basics.

Those who Teach Qaidah will be Imaams on the day of Qiyaamah

Many of those who taught Qaidah Baghdadi will be Imaams on the day of Qiyaamah. They will be moving forward whilst many of those who taught Bukhaari Shareef will be perturbed. They will then hold onto the clothing of those who used to teach Naazira. The criterion is Ikhlaas (sincerity). It is because of Ikhlaas that the one who taught Qaidah will be ahead of some of those who taught Bukhaari Shareef.

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THE PRESCRIPTION TO EARN MILLIONS IN THE HEREAFTER

A person once wrote a letter to Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) complaining of the ill-treatment which he received from certain people despite him treating them kindly. After reading the person’s letter, Hazrat Shaikh (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) wrote the following reply:

You wrote to me mentioning that when a person does not fulfill your rights, or repays your kind treatment with ill-conduct, then you experience grief and are hurt over their ill-treatment. This feeling is natural and it is normal for one to feel hurt when someone treats him badly. However, with the grace and favour of Allah Ta‘ala, you should endeavour to adopt the mindset and train yourself to think that the one who fails to fulfill your rights, or repays your kindness with ill-treatment – in reality, he is doing you a favour.

The reason is that had this person repaid your favour with kindness in this world, then you will only receive the kindness that he showed you in this world. However, the reward that you will receive in the Hereafter for his ill-treatment will be a million times better than the kindness you showed him in this world.

It is for this reason that my Akaabir (pious seniors) would often say, and it was their special practice as well, that a person should not worry about how others are treating him. Rather, his constant worry and concern should be, “How am I treating others and dealing with them?”

بدی را بدی سہل باشد جزاء اگر نيک ہستی فاحسن الی من اساء

To repay ill-treatment with ill-treatment is quite easy

If one is truly pious, he will repay ill-treatment with kindness.

(Qutbul Aqtaab Hazrat Shaikhul Hadith Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) pg. 460-461)

The Basic Principle of the Ahlus Sunnah wal Jama’at - Moulana Manzur Numani RA

The defining mark of the Ahlus Sunnah wal Jama’at is that, together with accepting the Holy Qur’an as the foundation of religion, they understand the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam), that is to say his statements and his practice, to be its exposition and the elaboration of what it sets out in principle, and that whatever has not been explained in the Holy Qur’an itself is then to be found in the Sunnah. They therefore regard the Sunnah as also being an intrinsic part of religion and something that has to be followed.

Then, together with accepting the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of the Messenger(sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) in this way, they also regard

In the Name of Islam
by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah alayh)

There is a sickness in society which has now reached epidemic proportions. It is so serious that it requires a repetition in its warnings to drive the point home.

Fitnahs abound, and the worst and most dangerous fitnah is that which takes the form and garb of Deen.

In the name and guise of Deen, Muslims are being invited to ‘Fund-raising’ programmes, lunches, dinners, pre-Ramadaan and Eid Fairs. Funds are being raised for Deeni projects in this manner.

The context of these programmes is ‘Fun’and ‘Entertainment’which entails socializing. The Muslim is encouraged to bring along wife, daughters, mother and sisters.

Since this is in the name of Deen, people consider it as Ibaadah (worship), something virtuous. …One can gauge how serious the matter is.

The person is not going to make Taubah for this. He is not going to consider

Souks and fairs in the name of Islam! (Audio-Click Below to Listen)

Souks and fairs in the name of Islam!

Hadhrat Moulana Yunus Patel Saheb رحمة الله عليه

Stay away from such futility and vice, oh Ummah. Ramadaan is time for spiritual preparation, not for wasting time and money on things we don't need.

A GENUINE WELL-WISHER

An article by Madrassah Arabia Islamia (Darul Uloom Azaadville)

ISLĀM is the only religion accepted in the sight of Allāh Ta’ālā. Every other religion has been distorted and changed by its adherents and their true essence has long been lost. In fact, every religion besides Islām has been abrogated and cancelled.

Muslims wish well for others at all times by displaying the conduct and character traits as taught by Sayyidunā Muḥammad ṣallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam. Wishing well for a non-Muslim entails making du’ā for their guidance, inviting them to the straight path by word and deed, and by holding firm upon the Sunnah—as that will lead others to accept the true faith and way of life.

If a non-Muslim

REARING AND TRAINING CHILDREN

A mother is the most favourably positioned person who can direct and determine the role and character of her children. Speaking about her role of responsibility as the guide and overseer of her children, our Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said:

"And, the woman is the Shepherdess of the home of her husband and of his children. All of you will be questioned about their flock".

Many famous men of Islam attained wilayat (sainthood) at the hands of their mothers. As a result of the sublime maternal efforts expended in the moral and spiritual training of children, they attained the lofty ranks of spiritual elevation.

The Deeni Ta'leem of a Muslim child commences from the day it has entered into this ephemeral world. The Athaan and Iqaamah are proclaimed in the ears of the infant, arousing in its mind the Pledge of Imaan which was taken from it long before it or its parents were created.

While most mothers nowadays believe that their maternal duties are confined to feeding and clothing their children, Islam expects and commands much more - of greater importance than physical care, is the spiritual care of the children. It is her incumbent and sacred duty to direct her full attention towards the Deeni, spiritual

Stopping Menstrual Cycle – Dangerous!

MENSTRUAL CYCLE. PLEASE READ

PASS THIS ON EVEN IF YOU DO NOT USE IT

Recently this past week, Nicole Dishuk (age 31..newly graduated student with a doctoral degree about to start her new career as a Doctor..) was flown into a nearby hospital, because she passed out.

They found a blood clot in her neck, and immediately took her by helicopter to the ER to operate. By the time they removed the right half of her skull to relieve the pressure on her brain; the clot had spread to her brain causing severe damage.

Since last Wednesday night, she

The Key to Victory

وَلَا تَهِنُوا وَلَا تَحْزَنُوا وَأَنتُمُ الْأَعْلَوْنَ إِن كُنتُم مُّؤْمِنِينَ ﴿١٣٩﴾ إِن يَمْسَسْكُمْ قَرْحٌ فَقَدْ مَسَّ الْقَوْمَ قَرْحٌ مِّثْلُهُ ۚ وَتِلْكَ الْأَيَّامُ نُدَاوِلُهَا بَيْنَ النَّاسِ وَلِيَعْلَمَ اللَّـهُ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَيَتَّخِذَ مِنكُمْ شُهَدَاءَ ۗ وَاللَّـهُ لَا يُحِبُّ الظَّالِمِينَ ﴿١٤٠﴾

Do not lose heart and do not grieve, and you will be victorious if you are believers. If wounds have afflicted you, similar wounds had afflicted the people (the disbelievers previously). Such days (of victory) We alternate among the people, so that Allah Ta‘ala may know those who believe and take some of you as martyrs – and Allah Ta‘ala does not like the oppressors. (Surah Aal ‘Imraan v139-140)

The Battle of Badr was the first major battle in Islam. In this battle, Allah Ta‘ala blessed the Muslims with decisive victory over the forces of falsehood, despite them being vastly outnumbered and facing an army that had superior weaponry and equipment.

The next major battle that followed was the battle of Uhud. In this battle, seventy Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) lost their lives and the Muslims did not enjoy the victory that they had enjoyed at Badr. Hence, the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) naturally felt sorrowful and grieved thereafter.

The above verses of the Quraan Majeed were revealed by Allah Ta‘ala as

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Saturday, 09 December 2023

Friday, 25 Jumada al-awwal 1445

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