'Maulud within Maulud' in old Mekah

FOR centuries, the birthday of Prophet Muhammad, upon him blessings and peace, was celebrated in and around the actual house in Mekah where he was born. Since the Arabic words for "birthday" and "birthplace" are one and the same, it was literally a "Maulud within Maulud". In his book Akhbar Makka the third-century historian of the Mother of Cities, al-Azraqi, mentions as one of the many places in...

Safar 2nd Islamic month

Incorrect beliefs regarding the blessed month of Safar: Safar al-Muzaffar is the second month of the Islamic calendar. Literal meaning of Safar is empty. During this month the houses used to be empty and deserted because the ban on going to war in the month of Muharram came to an end, thus everyone proceeded towards the battlefield. Many people have improper beliefs regarding this month i.e....

The Qadiri Treasures

The Qadiri Treasures, Explainedby Huzoor Mufassire Azam Hind Ibrahim Raza Khan Rahmatullahalaih Huzur Ghawth al Azam Sheikh Abdul Qadir Al Jilani RadiAllahuanhu has commanded his Mureedeen to recite the five treasures of the Qadiri Order after each Salah 100 times. By adding the Blessed name of Allah Almighty it completes its astounding benefits;  1.YAA AZEEZU YAA ALLAH (O All Mighty, O...

SUNNAH OF QURBANI

Qurbani is a worship with goods and is Wajib (necessary) upon every rich person. To sacrifice a specific animal on a specific day for the sake of Allah (The Exalted) for the intention to gain reward is called a Qurbani. Qurbani is Wajib upon every Muslim who is not a traveller and is the owner of Nisaab and is a free person. ★ Just as Qurbani is Wajib upon all males it is also Wajib upon all...

What are major sins and minor sins

Question:     What is Gunah Kabiraha and what are they and what is Gunah Saghira and what are they?............................................................................ Answer:     There are various Traditions about the Major Sins (Gunah Kabira).  Those sins, which are normally included in Major Sins are the following:1.  Shirk-...

Ashura ke din ke Ahmiyat - Fazilat - kya kaam karna hai - Kya kaam nahi karna chahiye

Bismillaahirrah maa nirrah heem Assalatu was salamu alaika ya Rasoolallah Swallallaahu alaihi wa sallam Khusoosiyat-e-Yaume Ashura (10 Muharram-ul-Haram): Ashura ke din bahut se batein maqsoos hai, unme se chand ye hai: 1) Ashure ke din hi Hazrat-e-Adam Alaihissalaam ko paida kiya gaya, Usi din unhe Jannat me dakhil kiya gaya, Usi din unki touba qubul ki gayi. 2) Ashure ke din hi Arsh, Kursi,...

12 Super Sunnahs We Should Seriously Begin to Follow

Quick question to refresh our minds: who was Prophet Muhammad ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him)? As Muslims, we believe he was the last and final messenger of the Creator to mankind. His life is an example for generations after generations until the end of time on how to live in a pure and humble way, with the worship of Allah subḥānahu wa ta'āla (glorified and...

5 time management tips for Muslims

“By (the Token of) Time (through the ages), Verily mankind is in loss, Except those who have faith, and do righteous good deeds, and (join together) in the mutual teaching of Truth, and of Patience and Constancy.”(The Qur’aan 103:1-3) It’s the beginning of your work day; you sit down at your computer to start a project that...

Earning vs Living

In 1923, nine of the wealthiest people in the world met at Chicago's Edge Water Beach Hotel . Their combined wealth, it is estimated, exceeded the wealth of the government of the United States at that time. These men certainly knew how to make a living and accumulate wealth. Attending the meeting were the following men: 1. The president of the largest steel company, 2. The president of the largest...

How far is the boundary of Duniyah ?

Question: How far is the boundary of Duniyah? Answer (By Imam Ahmad Rida) The seven skies and seven earths are Duniyah. Besides this the Sidratul Muntah (The Furthest Lote Tree), Arsh and Kursi (Divine Throne) is Dar Al-Aakhirah (Abode of Hereafter). Dar Al-Duniyah (Abode of the world) is Shahaadah (can be witnessed) and Dar Al-Aakhirah is Ghayb (hidden). The keys of Ghayb are called Mafaatih and...

Wahabi Vs Sunni ( Jahilana Wahabi ka Shikwa )

Jahilana Wahabi ka Shikwa:… 1- Kaafir mandir jata hai, Tu Mazaar jata hai. 2- Kaafir Prasaad khaata hai, Tu Langar khaata hai. 3- Kaafir Naariyal chadhaata hai, Tu chaadar chadhaata hai. 4- Kaafir Aashirvaad leta hai, Tu Muraad leta hai. 5- Kaafir haath jodta hai, Tu maatha tekta hai. 6- Kaafir ki bhi bigdi ban jaati hai, Teri bhi muraad bhar aati hai 7- Jab koi farq hai nahi To tera KHUDA aur kaafir...

THE IMPORTANCE OF LOVING OUR PARENTS

Disobedience to ones father is disobedience to Allah Almighty, and displeasure of the father, is displeasure of Allah Qahaar. If a person keeps his parents pleased, then that is his Jannat(Heaven), and if he displeases them, then this is hell. Until a person does not gain the pleasure of his parents, neither are his Fard or his Nafil actions accepted in actuality. Such persons will not only be faced...

Aala Hazrat Imam Ahmad Raza Bareillvi RadiALLAHU Anhu ka aqeeda kya hai ?

mame Ahlesunnat Ahmad Raza Khan rehmatullahi alaihi ne apni kitaabo me buri bid’ato ko radd kiya hai aur unse bachne ka hukm diya hai. »»» (1) Sajda ALLAH ke siwa kisi ke liye nahi.Gairullah ko Sajda e Ibadat Shirk Aur Sajda e Ta’azimi Haraam hai. (Azzubdatuz Zakiyya Safa-5) »»» (2) Raoza e Anwar ka na Tawaf karo, na Sajda,na itna jhuko ke Rooku ke barabar Ho. Huzoor sallallahu alaihi wasallam ki...

Description of the Beloved Prophet's Blessed Physic

: Description of the Beloved Prophet's Blessed Physic It is impossible to turn a blind eye to the fact that Beloved Prophet Muhammad (Praise and Peace be upon Him) is the most worthy and the greatest of all mankind, and that he is the most perfect of all, adorned with the most excellent virtues and qualities. وأحسن منك لم تر قط عيني I haven’t seen the lovely personality like you وأجمل منك لم...