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The Sanctity and Safety of Makkah & the Haram The Ka’bah and Its Construction Tawaf and Its Virtues The Virtue of the Hajr-e-Aswad Virtues of Salah in the Haram Reward and Multiplication of Deeds in the Haram Rituals of Hajj & Sacred Sites Prepared by AL-Islaah Publications, I have reordered the article and placed under various headings to make it easier to read. Virtues of Makkah pt1
Read moreThe virtues of Makkah hold a special place in the hearts of Muslims around the world. As the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and the site of the sacred Kaaba, Makkah is a city of immense spiritual significance. This article explores the unique blessings, status, and rewards associated with this holy city according to the Qur’an and Hadith. Virtues of Makkah According to Hadith Spiritual Virtues of Makkah in Islam Blessings of Living in Makkah Rewards of Praying in
Read moreIn the real and true state of Haj there is a matter of fact a pattern of two scenes, and in each and every act of Haj there are two implied realities. In every one of Allah’s commands there are manifold benefits and much wisdom, of which the significance’s and deeper meanings are mostly of such depth that our minds cannot conceive them. But many of the inner meanings on the other hand are such that everyone’s mind can comprehend.
Read moreHazrat Abu Huraira(radhiyallahu anhu) reports that Rasullullah (Sallallahu Alaiyhi Wassallam) said:“Whoever performs Hajj for the sake of pleasing Allah and therein utters no word of evil, nor commits any evil deed, shall remain from it as free from sin as the day on which his mother gave birth to him.’ Hazrat Abu Huraira (radhiyallahu anhu) reports that Rasullullah (Salallahu Alaiyhi Wassallam) said:“Verily there shall be no reward for a righteous pilgrimage except Jannah” Hazrat Ayesha (radhiyallahu anha) reports that Rasullullah
Read moreExperience has shown that effects of ibaadat (worship) in the blessed month of Ramadhan remain upon the remainder of the year. Whomsoever practises any virtue informally therein, ease of performing A’amale Salihah overtakes them thereafter. Similarly, whoever prevents them self from sinning therein, for the remaining eleven months abstentation will become easy. In reality, prevention from sins in Ramadhan is not too difficult because, it is established that the Shayateen are imprisoned. Consequently, less sinning occurs generally because of removal
Read moreOn a sweltering hot day your throat has become parched. You are in the privacy of your home and the refreshingly cool water is within hand’s reach. You desire to drink it, but you do not. Why? Simply because you are fasting and while fasting you cannot eat and drink. If somebody prompts you to nevertheless drink it and says: “Nobody is watching,” you will immediately rebuke him with the words: “But Allah is watching!” ALLAH TA’ALA IS WATCHING! Subhanallah!
Read moreIt is related by Abu Hurairah (RAA) that the Apostle of God (sallallaho alaihi wa sallam) said “When the month of Ramadhan comes, the Gates of Heaven are thrown open and the Gates of Hell are shut, and the devils are put behind bars” In another report, the “Gates of Mercy” are mentioned in place of the “Gates of Heaven”. [Bukhari and Muslim] Commentary – Commenting of this Tradition, Shah Wali-ullah remarks that as the devout bondsmen apply themselves to
Read moreby Hazrat Muhammad Farouq Sahib Fulfil one’s I’tikaaf in such a Masjid wherein the five daily Salaah is offered. A Masjid in terms of the Shariah. By means of this act Allah Ta’ala has granted us solitude while in a gathering. What more can be said! Two Haj and two Umrah, by means of a single days I’tikaaf, how far is one removed from Jahannum? A distance of five hundred years. Brothers! What we all desire and need is to
Read moreShaykh 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;
Read moreMAS’ALA ON ASKING FORGIVENESS FROM FRIENDS ON SHABE BARA’AH (THE NIGHT OF SALVATION) By Shaykh Abdul Raheem hafizahullah There are texts going around asking people for forgiveness. Here are four points to take into account: 1) The tongue should always be kept under control. Dont hurt anyone. Keep the heart clean. If it’s clean then there’s no need to ask forgiveness from people. Hadith 1: ‘Dont say something for which you would have to apologise the next day. Remember! The
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