Dua for beginning a khutba or before beginning a lesson: "Innalhamdalillah nahmaduhu" Why do we recite a Dua before speech? Starting a talk with a dua is seeking the help of Allah and glorifying Allah before a praiseworthy action of imparting ilm. It also helps to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, promoting a sense of togetherness among the audience members and reminds the speaker of the importance of…
Seven Intentions of Hadith Study. Islamic law, known as Sharia, draws upon both the Quran and the Hadith to establish legal and ethical guidelines for Muslims. Many of the specific laws and principles that govern personal conduct, family matters, business transactions, and societal issues are derived from the Hadith. Quran provides broad guidance on prayer, fasting, pilgrimage, and other acts of worship, but the specific details and procedures are…
Things to do before sleep: Sunnah before going to sleep Do you want to be rewarded whilst you sleep? Here are 5 things to do before going to sleep which can earn us immense rewards. Please note that there are many duas and many other sunnah can be added to the list. The below list have been compiled with reference to authentic hadiths from Sahih al Bukhari 5 Sunnah…
The Hadeeth of Saqeefah حَدِيثُ السَّقِيفَةِ in Musnad Ahmed. Let us read the translation of The Hadeeth of Saqeefah حَدِيثُ السَّقِيفَةِ mentioned in Musnad Ahmed. The Hadeeth of Saqeefah حَدِيثُ السَّقِيفَةِ 1. Hadeeth of Saqeefah-swearing allegiance It was narrated from `Ubaidullah bin ‘Abdullah bin `Utbah bin Masood that Ibn'Abbas told him that ‘AbdurRahman bin ‘Awf went back to where he had halted. Ibn `Abbas said: I used to recite…
Laylatul Qadr is also known as the Night of Power. It is a night which is better than 1000 months. Laylatul Qadr occurs during the last ten nights of Ramadan, and whoever stays up during these nights out of faith and seeking reward will have all of their sins forgiven. Read - Signs of Laylatul Qadr Laylatul qadr dua لَيْلَةَ (Lailah) means night ,الْقَدْرِ (Al-Qadr) has one of two…
The prophet صَلَّى ٱللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ said these will not enter Jannah There are different ways to enter Jannah which has been emphasised in Quran and sunnah, Before we talk of ways to enter Jannah, I would like to write about the things we should not do. Prophet Muhammad sallalahu alaihe wa sallam said about them that لاَ يَدْخُلُ الْجَنَّةَ"he will not enter Jannah". This is to emphasise…
5 Hadith on Martyrdom Who is a Martyr/Shaheed? Allah says about the shaheed or martyrs, "Think not of those who are slain in Allah's way as dead. Nay, they live, finding their sustenance in the presence of their Lord; They rejoice in the bounty provided by Allah. And with regard to those left behind, who have not yet joined them (in their bliss), the (Martyrs) glory in the fact…
Prayers/Dua for mercy and forgiveness. Allah says in Quran وَعَدَ ٱللَّهُ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّـٰلِحَـٰتِ لَهُم مَّغْفِرَةٌ وَأَجْرٌ عَظِيمٌ Allah has promised unto those who attain to faith and do good works [that] theirs shall be forgiveness of sins, and a mighty reward(5:9) Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Allah, the Exalted, has said: 'O son of adam, I forgive you as long as you pray to Me and hope for My…
Notable Hanbali Scholars The roots of the Hanbali Madhhab naturally lie in Baghdad, the home of Imam Ahmad, then it spread to other lands, but not as much as the other major madhhabs. Ibn Khaldun states about the followers of Imam Ahmed that "they are the most prolific of people in respect to preserving the Sunnah and narration of Hadith." [Al-Muqaddima, p. 448]. What is the Hanbali school? Hanbali…
Allāhummaj'al fī qalbī noora Dua : Dua When going to the Mosque Mosque are the place of worship. If we make dua while going to the mosque, it has a greater qubuliyat/ acceptance in the eyes of Allah. Our Ustadha asked us to learn this dua as this dua is very beautiful and has deep meanings. Allāhummaj'al fī qalbī noora Dua is a dua for seeking noor. One who gets…
Being grateful to Husband is one area that all woman needs to work on. As a Woman we have hormonal change and our emotional needs which sometimes trigger us to be ungrateful to our husband. This article is a reminder to myself and to all the woman who want an easy success in the hereafter through the pleasure of the husband. How to Solve marital issue considering Nikah as…
The ‘Abadilah Al-Arba’ah – The four Abdullahs : The most famous Abdullah in Islamic history were the fuqaha sahaba who were great muhaddith and mufassir and have narrated many many hadiths of Rasul Allah Sallalahu alaihe wa sallam. Abdullah bin Abbas, (radi allahu anhu)Abdullah bin Umar, (radi allahu anhu)Abdullah bin Amr bin Al-As (radi allahu anhu)and Abdullah bin Az-Zubair. (radi allahu anhu) Abdullah ibn Masud (ra) is not counted- as he is…
Books of Imam Bukhari rahimullah: Imam Bukhari needs no introduction. His book sahih al Bukhari is considered as second book next to Quran in terms of authenticity in which he has compiled the blessed hadith mubaraka of Rasul Allah sallalahu alaihe wa sallam. The scholars, muhaddithoon (scholars of hadeeth) and hafizes all bear witness to its high status in terms of authenticity and precision Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah said: …
Quran and hadith on arrogance. Arrogance is a great spiritual disease of the heart. We should never be arrogant. Boasting is a problematic behaviour that universally evokes objection and is considered a spiritual disease. No one likes a boaster, the person who walks with a swank and swagger. Quran on Arrogance Allah Himself reveals His dislike of bragging: Allah does not love the arrogant and boasting ones. وَلَا تُصَعِّرْ…
