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The Night of Jumu’ah: 4 Reminders for a Blessed Friday

SubhanAllah, another week has passed, and we’ve been blessed to reach another Friday. It seems like the days are flying by so quickly recently. Before the business of tomorrow begins, take a few moments tonight to reconnect with Allah, the Most High. A few simple reminders/ acts to do: Send abundant Salawat upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Read Surah Al-Kahf. Make sincere dua and ask Allah for forgiveness, guidance and steadfastness. Remember to make Du’a for those who are

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Surviving at University

by a Muslim Brother The University Dorm/ Halls of Residence Experience There were beer mats everywhere. The whole corridor was covered in an intriguing pattern of small cardboard squares called Carlsberg. There were eight rooms in the corridor but only one kitchen, one toilet and one shower. I had expected the place to be a bit more lively but my friend explained to me that it was always quiet on Friday and Saturday nights. ‘They invite me along with them

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Time – a priceless asset

By Mawlana Faisal Meman How many times has a person been in the situation where he thinks to himself, “What can I do to kill my time?” Or he says to himself, “I’m so bored. I’ve got absolutely nothing to do.” Sometimes, a person spends two or three hours doing something and when finished he thinks back and says to himself, “That was a complete waste of time.” Many of us can relate to any of the above situations, especially

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Virtues of Surah Kahf

“Virtues of Surah Kahf” by Shaykh Abu Yusuf Riyadh Ul Haq. The hadith related by Hakim and Bayhaqi, from Abu Sa`id (Allah be pleased with him), “Whoever recites Surat al-Kahf on Friday, light shall shine forth for him between the two Fridays”. [Ibn Hajar, Talkhis al-Habir] Hazrat Al Baraa said that when a man was reciting Surah Kahf with a horse tied with two ropes at one side. Suddenly a cloud overshadowed him, and as it began to come nearer

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8 Intentions for Building Friendships for the Sake of Allah Ta’ala

Shaykh Yusuf Bhikhoo hafidhahullah (To be read before spending time with friends, choosing friends, or teaching about Islamic friendship) 1. O My Allah Ta’aala, only YOU are giving me the Tawfeeq (ability) to spend time with my friend(s). The outcome of this Amal (action) is in YOUR hands alone. 2. O My Allah Ta’aala, I am doing this Amal of being with my friend(s) to fulfill YOUR command and to follow the Sunnah of Nabi Muhammad ﷺ. Allah SWT says

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Importance of Durood

The Importance of Durood and Salaam Instead of squandering our money and time on futile acts 0f Bidáh let us rather utilise our precious time, as much as possible on the recitation of Durood and salaam upon our beloved Rasulullah, which is indeed, a highly meritorious and virtuous act. The Qur’an enjoins: – “Lo! Allah and his Malaaikah shower blessings on the Nabee 0 ye who believe ask for the descent of blessings on him and salute him with a

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Preparing for Hajj 3 Comments

A Guide For Intending Pilgrims

NIYYAH 1. The person who intends to perform Hajj must do so with the express niyyah of attaining Allah’s Pleasure, and to fulfil one’s fardh, and also to diligently carry out the Commands of Allah and His Rasool sallallahu alayhi wasallam. The rewards for deeds depend greatly on the niyyah that is formed. Sincerity is extremely important. 2. The ‘ibaadah of Hajj has the exclusive status of being fardh only once a lifetime, for those who can afford it. It

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Days of Hajj 13 Comments

The First Ten days of Dhul Hijjah

Shaykh Maulana Saleem Dhorat The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are full of virtues and great blessings. According to a large group of mufassireen (commentators of the Qur’aan), the ten nights mentioned in Soorah Al Fajr are the nights of the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah. Allah says: By the Dawn; By the ten Nights; (89:1-2) This oath substantiates the greatness and sacredness of these ten nights in the eyes of Allah. This is an extra ordinary oath;

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Last Third 5 Comments

After Ramadan

The Holy month of Ramadaan came like seasonal rain and passed by. This rain did not water the plants and crops -it showered upon the hearts of believers. It is sad, but true, that the hearts of the majority of Muslims are stricken with spiritual drought and spiritual decadence. It is a drought caused by excessive indulgence in un-Islamic activities, immoral behaviour, unjust actions, unfair dealings etc. Drought caused by lack of rain destroys crops -drought caused by lack of

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