The Friday – Jumah Prayer
Hadrat Salman Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu reported that the Messenger of Allah has said, لا يغتسل رجل يوم الجمعة ، ويتطهر ما استطاع من طهر ، ويدهن من دهنه ، أو يمس من طيب بيته ثم يخرج ، فلا يفرق بين اثنين ، ثم يصلى ما كتب له ، ثم…
Wonders of Salat with Jamaat
Jama’at means congregation. When Muslims gather to offer prayers (Arabic – Salah) in congregation, it is called Jama’at. It is led by the Imam and the rest follow him (called muqtadees); there is a great reward for offering prayer with the congregation. 1) Syedna Anas (Allah be well pleased with…
Arabic Books on the Justification of Milad
المؤلفات في المولد النبوي الشريف 1. الأحدب الطرابلسي: إبراهيم بن السيد علي الطرابلسي الحنفي نزيل بيروت توفي برجب سنة 1308 ثمان وثلاثمائة وألف. منظومة في مولد النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم. 2. الغرناطي: أحمد بن علي بن سعيد الغرناطي الأندلسي المالكي المتوفى سنة 673 ثلاث وسبعين وستمائة صنف تاريخ غرناطة.…
Manners of Visiting the Graves
Hadrat Buraidah Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu reported that the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam said, “I forbade you to visit graves, but visit them.” [Sahih Muslim, Book on Funerals, Vol. 1, Page 314] Hadrat Ibn Mas’ud Radi Allahu Anhuma reported that the Messenger of Allah SallAllahu Alaihi…
Permissibility of saying Sug-e-Madinah, Tayba
All Praise is due to Almighty Allah, Master of the Day of Judgment, Choicest Peace and Salutations upon the Master of humanity, Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi wa Sallam), his family, Companions and all the Righteous Servants of Allah. Few years ago, We received an email from a brother regarding the…
How Would the Creation Respond
If the creation of Allah were to become aware of the blasphemous and sacrilegious mockery, insulting and dishonouring the Beloved of Allah [Habībullāh], the Chosen-One [Al-Muştafā], the Owner of the Praised Station [al-Maqām al-Mahmūd], Mercy of the Worlds [Rahmat al-‘Ᾱlamīn], the intercessor of the sinners [Shafi`i al-Mudhnibīn] the possessor of…
Things that Loved the Beloved Prophet
All Praise is due to Allah Azza wa Jal, Salutations upon His most Perfect, unique, and cream of creations, the Intercessor of the Sinners, Sayyiduna Rasoolullah Sallallaahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam, upon his family, upon his companions and the righteous servants till Doomsday. Sayyiduna Anas Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu…
Blossom of the Youth – An Eye Opener
Following is an Eye Opener Preface of the famous Book “Bahar-e-Shabab” by Hadrat Allama Maulana Shaykh Aleemuddin Siddiqui Qadiri Meerathi (Khalifa of Syeduna AlaHadrat Imam Ahmad Rida Khan Qadiri) written with extreme sincerity and honest concern towards to the youth of entire Islamic Ummah. A must must must read Book…
Keeping the Names AHMAD and MUHAMMAD
The Holy Prophet Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon Him has two personal names. He is known as Ahmad in the past scriptures and Muhammad in the Holy Qur’an. There are countless attributive names of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon Him. He is known by…
Full Moon in Refutation of Shadow
We are living in a world of uncertainty and misconceptions. Man is beginning to question the very roots of his beliefs regarding Allah Almighty and the Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam, to create doubt in the minds of the simple and unsuspecting Muslims. A brother in Islam…
Admiration and Virtues Of Madina Munawwarah
First of all the soul of the admiration of Madina al-Munawwarah is the blessed and august presence of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah Sallallaho Alaihi Wasallam. The merits of Madina Munawwarah, of prayer in Madina Munawwarah, of visiting the Masjid al-Nabawi Sharif, of living and residing in Madina Munawwarah, of not cutting its…
Correct Way Of Writing In Sha Allah
— CLARIFICATION OF AN IMPORTANT ISSUE — THE CORRECT WAY OF WRITING IN SHA’ ALLAH QUERY: What do the noble scholars state with regards to the following issue? Is writing in sha’ Allah (ان شاء الله) on the pattern of insha’ Allah (انشاء الله) correct? Does the meaning change…
Our Daughters are a Blessing Not a Burden
Children are no doubt a great gift from Almighty Allah to all parents. Parents must think of their children as such treasures that the all the wealth and material resources are worthless as when compared to one’s children. We, as parents, should thank and be grateful to Almighty Allah for…
A Refutation of the Corrupt Beliefs of Dr Tahir
Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta’ala says in the Holy Qur’an يا ايها الذين امنوا لا تتخذوا اليهود والنصارى اولياء بعضهم اولياء بعض ومن يتولهم منكم فانه منهم ان الله لا يهدي القوم الظالمين “O People who Believe! Do not make the Jews and the Christians your friends; they are friends of…
The Necessity to Love the Beloved Prophet
Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta’ala says in the Holy Qur’an قل إن كان آباؤكم وأبناؤكم وإخوانكم وأزواجكم وعشيرتكم وأموال اقترفتموها وتجارة تخشون كسادها ومساكن ترضونها أحب إليكم من الله ورسوله وجهاد في سبيله فتربصوا حتى يأتي الله بأمره والله لا يهدي القوم الفاسقين Say, “If your fathers, and your sons, and…
Meaning and Excellence of Bayat (Pledge)
The meaning of Bay’at or pledging spiritual allegiance is to be totally sold, which means to surrender yourself totally to a Spiritual Master (Murshid) to guide you to Allah. Bay’at should be done on the hands of that person who possesses the following e attributes or else Bay’at will not…
Permissibility of Fatiha Teeja Daswan and Chaliswan
The reward (Thawab) of physical and financial good deeds is conveyed and received in favour of the other Muslim and it is permissible, in support of which there are many proofs provided by the verses of the Holy Qur’an, AHadith of the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) and the…
40 Ahadith on Intercession of Beloved Prophet
Forty Ahadith on the Intercession of the Beloved Prophet اسماع الاربعین في شفاعة سید المحبوبین Dear Readers! You already have received my email titled, “The Radiant Quranic Rays on the Intercession of the Best of Creation”. In the previous email, I presented the verses of Quran al-Kareem in support to…
The Radiating Quranic Rays on the Intercession
A few days ago, We received an email in which it was stated that a brother supplicated to be blessed with the shafa’a (Intercession) of our beloved Master and Saviour Sayyiduna Muhammad Mustafa SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam. However someone raised an objection and asked to be shown any evidence from the…
The Divine Vision [Meraj-un-Nabi]
Some people have misunderstood the reality of the Me’raaj of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (Peace and Blessings Be Upon Him) due to their lack of knowledge and research. Their ignorance in this field caused more confusion in their hearts because they failed to understand the unique relation between ALLAH and His Beloved…
Visiting the Blessed Mausoleum of Prophet
I. Hadrat ibn ‘Umar Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu reported that the Messenger of Allah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam said, من زار قبري وجبت له شفاعتي “Whoever visits my grave, my intercession is guaranteed for him.” [al-Sunan al-Daraqutni (2:278) al-Kuna wa al-Asma’ al-Dulani (2:64), Majma’ al-Zawaid Haythami (4:2),…
Qualities and Excellence of the Noble Prophets
Each and every Prophet and Messenger of Allah was blessed with a perfect disposition. They were handsome and their lineage noble. Their character was good as was their behavior. This is because they all possess the attributes of perfection. They guided to the completed the code of human spiritual behavior…
Penalty for Insulting the Beloved Prophet
All praise is to Allah, the Lord Of The Creation. The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Owner of the Day of Recompense. Who blessed us being the Ummah of His Beloved Rasool Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam. Who sanctified our hearts with the Love and Affection towards His Beloved Rasool Sallallaho…
Judgment of Shariah on Disrespecting the Prophet
The rights of the Beloved Prophet Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon Him and the devotion, respect, esteem and honor that are owed to him are made clear in the Holy Book and the Sunnah and the consensus of the community. In His Book, Allah has made it haram…
An Ignorant Sufi is a tool of the Cursed Shaytan
The Awliya Allah state that an Ignorant Sufi is a tool of Shaytan. For the same reason, Sayyiduna Rasoolullah SallAllahu Alaihi wa Sallam said, فقيه واحد اشد علی الشيطان من الف عابد “A Faqeeh (‘Alim or Doctor of Islamic law) is heavier than a thousand ‘Aabids (Worshippers) upon Shaitan”.…
The prominence of Hasanain Kareemain
1. It is reported that once, Imam Hasan approached the Holy Prophet – blessings and peace be upon him – and climbed on his shoulders. A person, (who was present) remarked, “O blessed son! What a nice steed you have”. In reply, the Holy Prophet declared, “And how nice a…
The Prophets Alaihim as Salam are Alive
The Ahl as-Sunnah wal Jama’ah holds an obstinate belief that the Prophets Alaihim as-Salam are Alive and life of the Prophets in their graves is firmly established through authentic and explicit proofs. The great Hadith Master, Imam Bayhaqi compiled them in a separate book. Imam Jalal Al-Suyuti, Master of Hadith,…
Important Islamic Jurisprudence
» Fard – Obligatory: An act commanded by Allah in the Holy Qur’an is known as Fard. The following explains a Fard in detail: a. An act that is obligatory to be executed b. It has been proven by rigorously authenticated texts c. The denial of any Fard renders one…
Duties of Children towards Deceased Parents
Duties of Children towards Deceased Parents by AlaHadrat Imam Ahmad Rida Khan al-Baraylawi Alaihir raHmah A question was asked to the Great Mujaddid AlaHadrat Ash-Shah Imam Ahmad Rida Khan al-Qadiri (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu) regarding the Duties of Children towards deceased Parents… Over which HE stated the following points: 1.…
The blessed birth was 12th of Rabi al-Awal Sharif
Some deviant and ignorant people claim that the exact date of birth of the Prophet (SallAllaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) is not known and hence there is little room for the celebration of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (SallAllaho Alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) on 12th of Rabi’ al-Awwal Sharif. 12 Rabi’ al-Awwal…
A Glimpse of Prophetic Beauty
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate the Merciful. All praise belongs to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. May prayers and salutations be upon the master of the two worlds, our liege lord Muhammad, and upon his pure family, noble Companions, and all who follow his exemplary way. The…
Pearls of Spirituality
P E A R L S O F S P I R I T U A L I T Y Gleaned from the writings of Sayyiduna AlaHadrat Imām Aḥmad Riḍā Khān al Qādirī Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu I | Ignorant Ṣūfīs The noble friends of Allāh SubHanuhu wa Ta’ala…
Concept of Mujaddid in Islam
All praise is to Allah, the Lord Of The Creation. The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Owner of the Day of Recompense. Who blessed us being the Ummah of His Beloved Rasool Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam. Who sanctified our hearts with the Love and Affection towards His Beloved Rasool Sallallaho…
True Anecdotes – The King of Yemen
It’s been recorded in Hujjatullahi ala al-Alameen and Taarikh Ibn Asaakir that 1,000 years before the arrival of the Holy Prophet SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam, the King of Yemen (Tabaa Awwal Hamīri) assembled 12,000 of his scholars and officials, 132,000 horsemen, and 113,000 foot soldiers to accompany him on a…
Virtues of the Ahle Bayt
All praise is to Allah, the Lord Of The Creation. The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Owner of the Day of Recompense. Who blessed us being the Ummah of His Beloved Rasool Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam. Who sanctified our hearts with the Love and Affection towards His Beloved Rasool Sallallaho…
Refutation of the Rawafid
Refutation of the Rawafidh [Tabarra’i Shi’ah] رَدُّ الرِّفضة (تبرّائی رافضيوں كا رد) الحمد ﷲ الذي ھدانا و كفانا، و اوانا عن الرفض و الخروج ، وكل بلاء نجانا والصلٰوة والسلام علٰی سيدنا و مولٰنا و ملجانا و ماوانا محمد واٰله وصحبه الاولين ايمانا و الاحسنين احسانا و الامكنين ايقانا……
Names of the Muslim Warriors in the Battle of Badar
The Battle of Badr is the most important battle in the whole of human history as it firmly established Islam as the only true religion for the whole of humanity till the end of time. It took place on 17 Ramadan 2 A.H, 624 C.E. The beloved holy Prophet Muhammad,…
Detailed Ruling on Writing S.A.W
We have been exploring around Internet and found many websites and articles where people are doing a great mistake and disrespect in their ignorance. They use the Abbreviation of Durood Sharif i.e. SAW, PBUH, RA, AS (ma’azALLAH) instead of writing the complete Durood and Salam. Abbreviating the Salutation with Suad…
Importance of Fiqh & Excellence of a Faqih
Fiqah refers to Islamic Jurisprudence and is the explanation of the Shariah in the light of the Qur’an and Sunnah. There are four well-known schools of Jurisprudence, namely; Hanafi; Shafi’i; Hambali and Maliki. Fiqh plays a very important part in the life of every Muslim. The learned Jurists (Fuqaha) have…
The Excellence of Dua
Du‘a is the most powerful weapon of a believer. It can change fate, while no action of ours ever do. It is the essence of ‘Ibadah or worship. With it we can never fail; without it we can never succeed. With all the suffering and disasters Muslims are facing in…
What is Daeef Hadith and How it becomes Hasan
Da’eef (Weak) is a type of Hadith that has a narrator who either doesn’t have a strong memory or isn’t virtuous. Weak (Daeef) Hadith is only reliable in excellence, not in rulings (permissibility or prohibition will not be proven for it. Yes, good deeds or the prominence of an individual…
The Definition of Hadith and its Types
In the nomenclature of the majority of the Hadith specialists, a Hadith means: It is the reported speech of the Messenger of Allah, whether this is: (a) explicit (sarih) or (b) implicit (hukmi). It is also the action of the Messenger of Allah, also split into the two categories, and…
Difference between the exalted titles
There are many authenticated prophetic quotations that speak of our Prophet’s (Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon Him) selection over and above all of the creation of Allah as being “The beloved of Allah” and Muslims often refer to him by this title. There is a difference between the…
Ruling on Referring to Madinah as Yathrib
A Question was sent to Syeduna AlaHadrat Ash-Shah Imam Ahmad Rida Khan al-Qadiri Radi ALLAHu Ta’ala Anho by Syed Muhammad Shah Sahib of Amroha on 22nd Sha’ban al Mu’azzam 1311H regarding the ruling on Referring to Madina Sharif as ‘Yathrib’ according to Shari’ah al Mutahhara… Following is the Question and…
What is Imaan e Kaamil Perfect Imaan
All praise is to Allah, the Lord Of The Creation. The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Owner of the Day of Recompense. Who blessed us being the Ummah of His Beloved Rasool Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam. Who sanctified our hearts with the Love and Affection towards His Beloved Rasool Sallallaho…
Horrifying Inside Story of Shia ism
BELIEFS CONCERNING ALLAH ALMIGHTY 1.) He has the Quality of ‘Badaa’. 2.) This means he forgets. 3.) He makes mistakes. 4.) He plans but this does not take effect. 5.) He does not know who to appoint as the next message conveyor, the next Imaam. 6.) “We (shias) do not…
