Proximity to Allah Taala

March 9th, 2012

Proximity of Allah Taala or Nisbat is a special blessing; no doubt, it is something every Muslim highly desire for. The truly pious people, whom we often refer to as, Buzurg, Wali-Allah, Friend of Allah Taala or a sincere devoted servant, are who had attained great pleasure already in this world and the most is to come

The Head Qari of Darul Uloom Deoband, Shaykhul Qurra, Abul Hasan Ajmi (May Allah Taala prolong his shelter upon us), who is a Khalifa of Hazrat Mawlana Shah Abrarul Haq (R), delivered a bayan at Daurul Uloom Sahbaniya (in Dhaka, Bangladesh) after Fajr Salat in October 09, 2011. In the discourse, Hazrat (db) talked about

Evil Glances: The Baneful Sin

December 22nd, 2011

Evil glance is a dangerous sin. It is extremely important to refrain from it carefully. A little bit of uncaring glance could result in great harm. The damage of heart caused by evil glances often lasts for a long time. The affected heart then triggers only evil thoughts causing great disruption in Ibadat (worship). The

Are we still BACKBITING

November 20th, 2011

Hazrat Anas (RA) reports from Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam (meaning): In Me’raj, I saw some people whose fingers had nails of flames attached and they were combing their face and chest with those. I asked Jibrayeel (AS), “Who are these people?” He replied, “They used to eat the flesh of people and abused them.”

For a Muslim, when it comes to the issue of his Lord’s Command, there is no more question. Instantly he is ready. There is no ‘but’ and no ‘why’. Here is the evidence of his greatest wealth Iman – firm belief on His Lord and on all His Promises. Upon these, if there is ‘LOVE’

As we are the Millat-e-Ibraheem [Nationality of Hazrat Ibraheem (AM)], there is a lot to contemplate on the piety life of Beloved Hazrat Ibraheem Alayhissalam. Testified by Allah Taala one after another, this great Prophet (AM) has demonstrated the style of sacrifice and divine love for Allah Taala and rightfully called Khaleelullah – Friend of

Among the matters that Shariah emphasizes, some are paid very little heed by us. For instance, in case of choosing the right basic education for our children – we neglect our responsibility. On this issue, we consider the worldly factors seriously and the religious teaching is overlooked. We have come up with smart excuses as to

The Bounties of Allah Taala on us have no bounds! If we ponder on His Blessings and Bounties upon us, we would have to become spell-bound! Yet, we will not at all be able to comprehend the achievements that we enjoy and relish every moment. If we start contemplating on the givings and blessings of

Imam Gazzali (R) writes: If shunning the sins and preparing for worship are the key-points of submission, those can never be attained without fear and hope. A disobedient animal has to be pulled forward and hit from the back. If it lies down somewhere, on one hand the grass is shown and on the other

Answering to someone’s question that what does ‘necessary’ and ‘unnecessary’ talk refer to (or what are their differences), eminent Tabeyee, Hazrat ‘Ata Ibne Abi Rabah (R) replied: Our pious predecessors used to limit their talks into the following FIVE POINTS: a. The recitation of Kitabullah (the Holy Quran) and its discussion b. The narration of