Shade of the Believers
Sayyiduna Marthad ibn Abdillah رضي الله عنه reported: The Nabee of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said, “The shade of the believer on the Day of Resurrection is his charity.” (Musnad Aḥmad)
Read moreCaliph Ali
NAME AND PARENTAGEHadrat Ali (R.A.) was born some thirty years after the birth of the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu ‘alaiha wa Salam). He belonged the most respectable family of Quraish, the Banu Hashim (i.e. Hashmites). His father Abu Talib was the real uncle of the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu ‘alaihi we Salaam) who brought him up after the death of the Holy Prophet’s grandfather. Ali’s mother was Fatimah bint Asad, who belonged to Banu Hashim. Hadrat Ali’s patronymic name was “Abul Hasan”. The Holy Prophet gave him another
Read moreA Thorny Branch
Sayyiduna Abu Huraira رضي الله عنه reported: The Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said, “While a man was walking in the road, he found a thorny branch in the road and he removed it. Allah Taàlah appreciated his deed and forgave him.” (Bukhari & Muslim)
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Seeking Advice from Appropriate Advisors
When setting out on a journey, do not seek advice from those who have never left home. Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi
Read moreLosing a child
Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas رضي الله عنهما reports that Nabi صلى الله عليه وسلم said: “Those who lose two children, Allah will enter them [the parents] into Jannah”, Sayyidatuna ‘Aaishah رضي الله عنها then asked, ‘What about those who lose one child only’? Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم replied, ‘O the one who has been inspired [to ask such questions], they too will receive the same reward’…” (Sunan Tirmidhi)
Read moreTake Warning from the example of Iblis
Wealth has no permanence: it comes in the morning,and at night it is scattered to the winds.Physical beauty too has no importance,for a rosy face is made pale by the scratch of a single thorn.Noble birth also is of small account,for many become fools of money and horses.Many a nobleman’s son has disgraced his father by his wicked deeds.Don’t court a person full of talent either,even if he seems exquisite in that respect:take warning from the example of Iblis!Iblis had
Read moreContinuous Professional Development
Recently a colleague was mentioning that each year he had to make a declaration to his professional body, that he has undertaken through the year CPD (Continuous Professional Development) activity to fulfill a requirement in order to enhance and maintain a certain skills and knowledge level. It is widely believed that these skills and knowledge kept up to date would equip a person to carry out their duties and responsibilities well. Why am I even mentioning the above? Well it
Read moreLooking after Orphans
Narrated Sahl bin Sa`d: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “I and the person who looks after an orphan and provides for him, will be in Paradise like this,” putting his index and middle fingers together.[Bukhari]
Read moreProphet Muhammad and His Love for the Ummah
An extract from a talk delivered by Shaykh Ahmad Ali on the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings upon him) and his love for the Ummah. A good reminder for us all on this blessed day of Jumuah.
Read moreNo Matter How…
1. No matter how beautiful and handsome you are, just remember Baboon and Gorillas also attract tourists. ***Stop Boasting. 2. No matter how big and strong you are, you will not carry yourself to your Grave. ***Be Humble! 3. No matter how tall you are, you can never see tomorrow. ***Be Patient! 4. No matter how Light Skinned you are, you will always need light in Darkness. ***Take Caution! 5. No matter how Rich and many Cars you have, you
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