silk, it will be permissible when advised by an expert doctor in the case

of necessity.
(10) Qur'aanic Advice Madrasah in Just 5 Minutes
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Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “And do not walk haughtily on earth (strutting with your In the light of the Qur'aan and Ahadeeth
heads in the air). You can certainly not tear the earth open (with your strutting), nor can you
reach the height of the mountains (by lifting your heads in the air. This proud manner of walking
is therefore futile because you cannot achieve anything by it)”.
[Surah Bani Israa'eel, verse 37] (1) Islaamic History The martyrdom of Hadhrat
Anas bin Nadhar τ
Hadhrat Anas bin Nadhar τ from amongst the Ansaar was the paternal
uncle of Hadhrat Anas bin Maalik τ. Rasulullaah ρ said about him, “If
Anas bin Nadhar takes an oath, Allaah will ensure that He fulfils it.” He
was blessed with tremendous courage and was very pained that he was
unable to participate in the Battle of Badr. He therefore resolved to do
his very best if there ever was another battle. The Battle of Uhud then
took place and he fought with great valour. Although the Muslims were
winning the battle, the Mushrikeen suddenly got the upper hand when
some of the Sahabah ψ abandoned their posts at a mountain pass.
When the Mushrikeen started to attack from the rear, the Muslims were
caught in a deadly crossfire and started to disperse in confusion.
Seeing Hadhrat Sa'd bin Mu’aadh τ, Hadhrat Anas bin Nadhar τ said,
“Where are you going to, O Sa’d? I swear by Allaah that I can smell the
fragrance of Jannah coming from Mount Uhud!” Saying this, he
penetrated the ranks of the Mushrikeen army and fought until he was
martyred. Over eighty sword and arrow wounds were counted on his
body afterwards.
(2) Rasulullaah ρ’s Miracle Shattering a boulder
When the trench was being dug for the Battle of the Trench, the
Sahabah ψ encountered a massive boulder, which they could not break.
After Rasulullaah ρ sprinkled some water over it, the Sahabah ψ
present there said, “We swear by the Being Who has sent you as a
Rasul that the boulder has actually become soft.” Rasulullaah ρ then
struck it thrice, causing it to be reduced to a pile of dust.
[Ahmad 13799, from Hadhrat Jaabir τ]
(3) A Fardh The Wuqoof at Arafaat
Rasulullaah ρ said, “Hajj is Arafaat.”
[Nasa'ee 3019, from Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Ya’mur τ]
Interpretation is Fardh (obligatory) for all people performing Hajj to be
at Arafaat on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah (referred to as the Wuqoof at
Arafaat).
(4) A Sunnah The du’aa while performing
Tawaaf

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Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Saa’ib τ reports that he heard Rasulullaah ρ
recite the following du’aa as he walked between the two Rukns:
Madrasah in Just 5 Minutes
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PUT ARABIC In the light of the Qur'aan and Ahadeeth
[Abu Dawood 1892]
(5) An Important Act and its The virtue of Surah Ikhlaas
Virtue
(1) Islaamic History The sincere love the Sahabah ψ
Rasulullaah ρ said that the person who recites Surah Ikhlaas after had for Rasulullaah ρ
every Fardh salaah, there will be nothing separating him from Jannah
The families of the Mushrikeen killed during the Battle of Uhud were
except death.
[Jam'ul Fawaa'id 9324, from Hadhrat Abu Umaamah τ] intent on taking revenge from the Muslims. Some of them therefore
(6) A Sin Evil scheming posed as Muslims and requested Rasulullaah ρ to send some Hadhrat
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “There shall be a severe punishment for those who Sa'd bin Abi Waqqaas τ with them to teach them Islaam and the
devise evil schemes (to harm Islaam and the Muslims). The plots of these people will certainly Qur'aan. Rasulullaah ρ therefore sent Hadhrat Aasim bin Thaabit τ at
be destroyed (will fail miserably)”. the head of ten other Sahabah ψ. The group was then betrayed by their
[Surah Faatir, verse 10]
escorts and all but three were martyred in an ambush. From these,
(7) This World This worldly life of deceiving Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Taariq τ was martyred en route to Makkah at a
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “They (the Kuffaar) have superficial (shallow) knowledge place called Zahraan. Hadhrat Khubayb τ was handed over to Abu
of (matters related to) the life of this world whereas they are negligent of (matters related to)
Sur’ah to avenge the death of his father Haarith bin Aamir and Hadhrat
the Aakhirah (as a result, they will be unsuccessful in the Aakhirah)”.
[Surah Room, verse 7] Zaid bin Dathna τ was made over to Safwaan bin Umayyah in lieu of
Deceived by the glamour of this world, people forget that there is the fifty camels for killing his father. When Hadhrat Zaid τ was about to be
Aakhirah to come where they are to abide forever. They therefore fail executed, Abu Sufyaan asked him, “Would you now prefer that
to prepare for it. Muhammad ρ be executed in your place?” Hadhrat Zaid τ exclaimed,
(8) The Aakhirah The walls of Jahannam “By Allaah! I would give my life to prevent even a thorn pricking
Rasulullaah ρ said that Jahannam is surrounded by four walls, each one Rasulullaah ρ!” Hearing this, Abu Sufyaan said, “I have never seen
as thick as a journey of forty years. anyone love someone as much as the companions of Muhammad ρ love
[Tirmidhi 2584, from Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri τ] him.” Hadhrat Zaid τ was then martyred.
(9) Cures from the Qur'aan Treatment with Surah Baqarah (2) Allaah’s Power The heart
and Rasulullaah ρ Allaah has given us all a heart, which serves an extremely important
Rasulullaah ρ said, “Recite Surah Baqarah in your homes because the function. It is a piece of flesh that beats all the time without tiring. It
Shayaateen and black magic cannot enter the home in which Surah pumps blood to all the organs of the body throughout the day and
Baqarah is recited.” night, regardless of whether a person is awake, asleep or doing
[Mustadrak of Haakim 2062, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood τ]
(10) Advice from Rasulullaah ρ anything else. A person’s life would come to an end if the heart had to
stop out of exhaustion, but Allaah keeps it beating all the time through
Rasulullaah ρ said, “If a person desires that Allaah blesses him in his
His immense power.
lifespan and his sustenance and that Allaah saves him from a bad
death, then he should fear Allaah and mend family relations.” (3) A Fardh The Tawaaf Ziyaarah
[Mustadrak of Haakim 7280] Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Then they should remove their untidiness (unwanted
hair and long nails), fulfil (any of) their oaths (that they may have taken) and perform Tawaaf
around the Freed House (the Kabah, which has been freed from tyrants)”.
[Surah Hajj, verse 29]
It is this Tawaaf that is referred to as the Tawaaf Ziyaarah and is Fardh
(obligatory).

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(4) A Sunnah Kissing the Hajar Aswad Helper (with Allaah as your Protecting Friend and Helper, you need no one else)”.
[Surah Hajj, verse 78]
When Rasulullaah ρ kissed the Hajar Aswad after performing Tawaaf,
he kept his mouth on it and wept for a while. Seeing him weep,
Hadhrat Umar τ also started to weep. “O Umar!” Rasulullaah ρ said,
“This really is the place to weep.”
[Ibn Maajah 2945, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar τ]
Although it is Sunnah to kiss the Hajar Aswad, to cause harm to other
Muslims in the process is Haraam. Therefore, when there is a large
crowd, it is best just to point the hands in the direction of the Hajar
Aswad and kiss them instead.
(5) An Important Act and its The virtue of reciting Tasbeeh
Virtue and the Kalimah
Rasulullaah ρ said, “After the Fajr salaah when a person recites
Tasbeeh (Subhaanallaah) 100 times and Tahleel (Laa Ilaaha Illallaah)
100 times, all his sins will be forgiven even if it is as much as the foam
on the oceans.”
[Jam'ul Fawaa'id 9308, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]
(6) A Sin Listening to music
Rasulullaah ρ said, “Music makes hypocrisy grow in the heart just as
water makes plants grow.”
[Mishkaatul Masaabeeh Hadith 2380, from Hadhrat Jaabir τ]
(7) This World Eating to one’s fill
Rasulullaah ρ said, “There is no utensil worse to fill than the stomach.
Since eating is necessary, fill a third of the stomach with food, another
third with drink and leave the last third empty.”
[Tirmidhi 2380, from Hadhrat Miqdaam τ]
(8) The Aakhirah Recompense for the people of
Imaan
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Their reward with their Rabb is eternal Jannaat where
they shall live forever and ever. Allaah is (well) pleased with them and they are (well)
pleased with Him. This (reward) is for him who fears (the punishment) his Rabb (and
does all he can to avoid it)”.
[Surah Bayyina, verse 8]
(9) Cures from the Qur'aan The cure for Insomnia
and Rasulullaah ρ
When Hadhrat Khaalid bin Waleed τ once complained to Rasulullaah ρ
about his inability to fall asleep, Rasulullaah ρ advisee him to recite the
following du’aa:

PUT ARABIC
[Tirmidhi 3523, from Hadhrat Buraydah τ]
(10) Qur'aanic Advice
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “hold fast to Allaah (rely only on Him and only ask Him for
assistance). He is your Protecting Friend. (He is) The Best Protecting Friend and the Best
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 Zamzam
Whenever Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas τ drank Zamzam, he recited
Madrasah in Just 5 Minutes the following du’aa:
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In the light of the Qur'aan and Ahadeeth PUT ARABIC

TRANSLATION: O Allaah! I ask you for beneficial knowledge, abundant

(1) Islaamic History Hadhrat Umar bin Abdul Azeez sustenance and cure from all illnesses.

‫ر ا‬ [Mustadrak of Haakim 1739]
Hadhrat Umar bin Abdul Azeez ‫ ر ا‬was born in the year 61 A.H. His (5) An Important Act and its The virtue of the knowledge of
mother Hadhrat Ummu Aasim was the grand daughter of Hadhrat Umar Virtue Deen
τ. The incident leading her marriage was that Hadhrat Umar τ once Rasulullaah ρ said, “If a person passes away whole acquiring the
issued a decree during his Khilaafah that no milk seller was to mix knowledge of Deen in order to preserve the Deen, there shall be only a
water with their milk. Hadhrat Umar τ happened to be patrolling single rank separating them from the Ambiyaa ‫  ا م‬in Jannah.”
Madinah one night when he overheard a lady telling her daughter, “It is [Daarmi 362, from Hadhrat Hasan τ]

almost morning. Let us add water to the milk.” “But, Mom,” the (6) A Sin Devouring the wealth of
daughter responded, “The Ameerul Mu'mineen had forbidden us from orphans
mixing water to the milk.” “Dear daughter,” the mother replied, “The Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Give the orphans (in your care) their wealth (when they
reach the age of maturity and understanding) and do not exchange the bad for the good (do not
Ameerul Mu'mineen is not here. How will he know?” However, the
take what is valuable from their wealth and replace it with something inferior). Do not devour their
daughter’s reply was, “Although the Ameerul Mu'mineen will not know, wealth (by including it) with your own. It is indeed a serious sin to do so”.
Allaah is still watching.” Keeping the house in mind, Hadhrat Umar τ [Surah Nisaa, verse 2]
returned home and said to his son Aasim, “Marry the girl, for I have (7) This World The loss of these who seek this
hope that such a person will born who will rule over all of Arabia.” world
Hadhrat Aasim then married the girl and as Hadhrat Umar τ had Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Whoever desires the harvest (rewards) of the Aakhirah,
predicted, it was Hadhrat Umar bin Abdul Azeez ‫ ر ا‬who was born from We shall increase its harvest for him. (On the contrary,) We shall grant (only) a part of this
this union. He ruled according to the ways of the Khulafaa Raashideen world’s harvest (luxuries) to the one who desires it (without him receiving all he desires); and
he will have no share (of good) in the Aakhirah (because he has no Imaan)”.
and was even known as Umar the Second. [Surah Shura, verse 20]
(2) Rasulullaah ρ’s Miracle Speeding up a weary camel (8) The Aakhirah Even the greatest of good
Hadhrat Jaabir τ reports that during one of his journeys with deeds will seem too little on
Rasulullaah ρ, his camel grew so weary that it was barely able to walk. the Day of Qiyaamah
Rasulullaah ρ then pulled the camel along and made a du’aa. It was a Rasulullaah ρ said, “If a person remains constantly in the Masjid from
result of this du’aa that the camel suddenly became the fastest of all the day he is born until he dies, he will regard even this to be too little
the camels. on the Day of Qiyaamah.”
[Bukhaari 2309] [Ahmad 17198, from Hadhrat Muhammad bin Abi Umayrah τ]
(3) A Fardh Performing the Qadhaa salaah (9) Cures from the Qur'aan Averting disease
Rasulullaah ρ said, “When any of you forgets to perform salaah or and Rasulullaah ρ
sleeps though the time of salaah, then (as expiation) he should Rasulullaah ρ has prohibited sitting in a place where part of the body is
perform the salaah as soon as he remembers.” exposed to sunlight and part is not.
[Tirmidhi 177, from Hadhrat Abu Qataadahτ] [Ibn Maajah 3722, from Hadhrat Buraydah τ]
When a person misses the Fardh salaah for a valid reason or sleeps (10) Advice from Rasulullaah ρ
though the time, it will be Fardh (obligatory) for him to perform the Rasulullaah ρ once said to Hadhrat Abu Dharr τ, “Fear Allaah wherever
Qadhaa salaah. you are, do good after committing evil, it will compensate for the evil
(4) A Sunnah The du’aa when drinking and always display the best of character towards others.”
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Madrasah in Just 5 Minutes

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In the light of the Qur'aan and Ahadeeth

(1) Islaamic History The Khilaafah of Hadhrat Umar

bin Abdul Azeez
‫ر ا‬
The Khalifah whose name is taken with great adoration after the
Khulafaa Raashideen was Umar the Second, Hadhrat Umar bin Abdul
Azeez ‫ر ا‬. He became the Khalifah in the year 99 A.H. when the
previous Khalifahs of the Umayyad dynasty had completely veered
away from the manner in which the Khulafaa Raashideen had
governed. It was a time when tribalism and prestige had become the
order of the day and rather than good deeds being done to please
Allaah, it was done for recognition and fame. The coffers of the state
treasury were treated like the private wealth of the Khalifah and even
music was rife. The succession of the Khilaafah within the Umayyad
family had sealed the doors to reform. However, all this changed when
Hadhrat Umar bin Abdul Azeez ‫ ر ا‬became the Khalifah and established
the Khilaafah upon the teachings of the Qur'aan and the Ahadeeth. So
successful was he in transforming the government that people began to
say that the Khulafaa Raashideen are not four but five; Hadhrat Abu
Bakr τ, Hadhrat Umar τ, Hadhrat Uthmaan τ, Hadhrat Ali τ and Hadhrat
Umar bin Abdul Azeez ‫ر ا‬.
(2) Allaah’s Power Fingerprints
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “We have the power to perfect even his fingertips”.
[Surah Qiyaamah, verse 4]
In this verse, Allaah points towards His tremendous power in that the
fingertips of every person is unique and unlike those of any other
person. If we combine the fingerprints of millions of people, we will be
surprised to note that each one of them is different from the other. You
will not find any pair of people whose fingerprints match. How great is
the power of Allaah that He has created every person’s fingerprints
different and will even recreate them to the exact match when people
were resurrected on the Day of Qiyaamah!
(3) A Fardh Wuqoof at Muzdalifah
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “When you leave Arafaat, then remember Allaah at the
Mash’arul Haraam (“The Sacred Monument”- referring to Muzdalifah)”.
[Surah Baqarah, verse 198]
It is compulsory to be at Muzdalifah from between dawn and sunrise on

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the 9th of Dhul Hijjah. Forsaking this will necessitate a penalty. and Rasulullaah ρ
(4) A Sunnah Trimming the moustache Hadhrat Jaabir τ reports that that Rasulullaah ρ said, “The water of
Rasulullaah ρ trimmed his moustache and mentioned that this was the Zamzam will have the effect it is drunk for.”
[Ibn Maajah 3062]
practice of Hadhrat Ibraheem υ.
[Tirmidhi 2760, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas τ] (10) Qur'aanic Advice
(5) An Important Act and its The virtue of Hajj Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “O you who have Imaan, do not follow the footsteps of
Virtue Shaytaan (do not do what he wants you to do). Whoever follows the footsteps of Shaytaan,
then (such a person should remember that) verily he (Shaytaan) commands (people to engage in)
Rasulullaah ρ said, “The intercession of the Haaji will be accepted in
immoral (indecent) behaviour and evil”.
favour of 400 families and he himself will be purified of sins as the day [Surah Noor, verse 21]
he was born.”
[Targheeb wat Tarheeb 1595, from Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari τ]
(6) A Sin The consequences of cursing
Rasulullaah ρ said, “When a person curses another, the curse rises to
the heavens, but the doors to the heavens are shut before it can enter.
It then return to the earth, but the doors to the earth are also shut
before it can enter. It then tries to exit to the right and left, but when it
eventually cannot find any escape, it heads for the person it was
intended for. It then afflicts him if it finds him deserving of it, otherwise
it returns to afflict the person who had made it.”
[Abu Dawood 4905, from Hadhrat Abu Dardaa τ]
(7) This World The best of the abstinent
people
A person once asked Rasulullaah ρ who the most abstinent of all people
are. Rasulullaah ρ said, “He is the one who does not forget the grave
and its decomposition. He forsakes the luxuries of this world and gives
preference to the eternal life of the Aakhirah over this temporary
world. He does not regard tomorrow as his own and counts himself
amongst the dead.”
[Targheeb wat Tarheeb 4553, from Hadhrat Dahhaak ‫] ر ا‬
(8) The Aakhirah The bounties of the people of
Jannah
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “The people of the right, how excellent are the people
of the right! They will be (enjoying themselves) in (gardens of) thornless lotus trees and (trees
resembling) banana trees (which will be) laden (with fruit). (They will be enjoying all these
bounties) In extensive shade (the environment will be without harsh sunshine. Although they will
have ample light, they will feel comfortable like a person who is shaded). And (enjoying the
refreshing) flowing water and an abundance of fruit (of all types) that will not come to an
end (because another fruit will immediately grow in the place of a plucked one) and will not be
restricted (they will have as much as they please). And (they will be reclining on) elevated
thrones. Indeed We have created these damsels (whom the “people of the right” shall marry)
very specially (without any impurities in their bodies or their behaviour). We have made them all
virgins most beloved (every facet of their appearance and behaviour will be pleasing to their
husbands) and of equal age for the people of the right”.
[Surah Waaqi’ah, verses 27-38]
(9) Cures from the Qur'aan The benefits of Zamzam
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 (4) A Sunnah The du’aa when performing
Sa’ee
Madrasah in Just 5 Minutes Rasulullaah ρ recited the following du’aa when performing Sa’ee:
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PUT ARABIC
TRANSLATION: O Allaah! Forgive and show mercy because You are the
(1) Islaamic History The life of Hadhrat Umar bin most honoured and magnanimous.
Abdul Azeez
‫ر ا‬ [Tabraani in his Awsat 2864, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood τ]

After ascending to the post as Khalifah, Hadhrat Umar bin Abdul Azeez (5) An Important Act and its Do not complain of your illness
‫ ر ا‬became an embodiment of the truthfulness of Hadhrat Abu Bakr τ,
Virtue
the justice of Hadhrat Umar τ, the modesty of Hadhrat Uthmaan τ and Rasulullaah ρ reports that Allaah says, “When I give illness to any of My
the piety and Taqwa of Hadhrat Ali τ. He made his Khilaafah as simple bondsmen and he does not complain about me to those who visit him,
as that of the Khulafaa Raashideen, with everything according to the I then free him from his shackles (illness) and then replace his flesh
Sunnah. He deposited all his property into the public treasury together with better flesh and his blood with better blood so that he may start
with the jewellery that his wife possessed. The simplicity he adopted his actions anew.”
[Mustadrak of Haakim 1290, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]
was not just impossible to find amongst kings, but even difficult to find When a person falls ill, he should be patient and not complain of his
amongst paupers. He had so few garments that he would sometimes illness to anyone. This will earn him tremendous rewards from Allaah.
get late for the Jumu’ah salaah on account of waiting for his clothing to
(6) A Sin Worshipping gods other than
dry after being washed. His family lived so simply that when he once
Allaah
went to speak to one of his daughters, she held her hand in front of her
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “They adopt various Aaliha besides Allaah so that they
mouth as she spoke. When he asked her what the matter was, she may be assisted (by these Aaliha). (Little do they realise that) They (these gods) are
replied that she had eaten only some lentils and onions that day. He unable to render any assistance to them, and (instead) they will be a ready army (who
then began to weep and said, “Would you prefer to have lavish meals will testify) against them”.
[Surah Yaaseen, verses 74-75]
to eat and your father ends up in Jahannam?” All his daughters then
burst into tears. despite being the ruler of such a vast empire, Hadhrat (7) This World The things of the Aakhirah are
Umar bin Abdul Azeez ‫ ر ا‬did not even have enough personal wealth to better than this world
perform Hajj. Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Whatever you have been given is merely an article of
this worldly life (something to use temporarily). (On the other hand,) What (reward) is with
(2) Rasulullaah ρ’s Miracle Cure from a lifetime of pain Allaah (in exchange for your good deeds) is better (than everything of this world) and more
Hadhrat Saa’ib τ reports that when he was once suffering pain, his aunt lasting (eternal) for those who have Imaan, who trust (only) in their Rabb (to provide for
took him to Rasulullaah ρ. Rasulullaah ρ then made du’aa for him to be them and to protect them)…”.
[Surah Shura, verse 36]
blessed. It is reported that Hadhrat Saa’ib τ lived to the ripe age of 94
(8) The Aakhirah The grave
without suffering any health problems and would say that it was on
account of this du’aa of Rasulullaah ρ. Rasulullaah ρ said, “The grave is either a garden from the gardens of
[Bukhaari 3540, from Hadhrat Humayd τ] Jannah or a pit from the pits of Jahannam.”
[Tirmidhi 2460, from Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri τ]
(3) A Fardh Joining family ties
(9) Cures from the Qur'aan The benefits of cucumbers
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “(The evil-doers are) Those who break the promise (pact)
they made to Allaah after agreeing to it, who cut off those things that Allaah has ordered and Rasulullaah ρ
that they join (such as family ties), and who spread corruption (mischief) on earth. These are Rasulullaah ρ used to eat cucumbers with dates.
[Abu Dawood 3835, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Ja’far τ]
certainly the losers (because they are headed for Jahannam)”.
[Surah Baqara, verse 27] Allaama Ibn Qayyim ‫ ر ا‬writes that cucumbers expel heat from the
It is imperative that Muslims join ties with their families and ensure stomach and also dispel pain from the bladder.
that these ties are never severed. (10) Advice from Rasulullaah ρ
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Rasulullaah ρ said, “Abstain from miserliness because it was on account
of this that previous nations were destroyed.”
[Abu Dawood 1698, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar τ] Madrasah in Just 5 Minutes
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In the light of the Qur'aan and Ahadeeth

(1) Islaamic History The Effects of the Khilaafah of

Hadhrat Umar bin Abdul Azeez

‫ر ا‬

Although he was Khalifah for only 2 ½ years, Hadhrat Umar bin Abdul
Azeez ‫ ر ا‬changed the face of all of the Islaamic empire. The empire
was prosperous and justice abounding. If fact, the people were so
prosperous that despite searching for worthy recipients, the people
could not find anyone to give their zakaah to and had to return with
their zakaah. The effect of his justice was so profound that it extended
to the animal kingdom as well. As a result, wolves and sheep grazed
together during his time since the wolves dared not harm anyone.
Hadhrat Moosa bin A’yun states that he was once grazing his goats
when a wolf suddenly pounced on one of them. He then lamented, “It
seems as if the good Khalifah Umar bin Abdul Azeez ‫ ر ا‬has passed
away today.” He then learnt that it was that very day that Hadhrat
Umar bin Abdul Azeez ‫ ر ا‬had indeed passed away.
(2) Allaah’s Power Mother’s milk
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Mothers should breastfeed their children for two
whole years”.
[Surah Baqara, verse 233]
Mother’s milk is a most nutritious feed with benefits that are too
numerous to mention. It cannot be adequately substituted by any
formula or milk of any animal. If a mother does breastfeed her child for
two full years, the child will develop an effective resistance against
diseases and the mother will also not have to worry about suffering
from breast cancer. Medical science has discovered this only now
whereas Islaam has encouraged it for over 1400 years. There is
certainly tremendous good in everything that Allaah has commanded
us to do.
(3) A Fardh Trimming the hair of a woman
coming out of Ihraam
Rasulullaah ρ instructed that a woman’s hair be trimmed when she
exits from the state of Ihraam since shaving her hair is not permissible.
[Abu Dawood 1985, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas τ]
Although it is normally not permissible for a woman to cut her hair, it
has been permitted for her to leave the state of Ihraam.

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(4) A Sunnah Treating the members of the
household kindly
Hadhrat Aa'isha
 ‫ ر ا‬reports that apart from the times when Madrasah in Just 5 Minutes
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Rasulullaah ρ was in battle, he never hit any slave. He also never In the light of the Qur'aan and Ahadeeth
raised a hand against any woman.
[Muslim 6050]
(5) An Important Act and its Preparing people to fight in (1) Islaamic History A sterling example of
Virtue the path of Allaah adherence to the Sunnah
Rasulullaah ρ said, “The person who prepares someone to fight in the After the Muslims had conquered Samarqand and had settled there, the
path of Allaah will also receive the reward of fighting in the path of people of Samarqand learned that the manner by which they had been
Allaah.” conquered conflicted with the Sunnah. They ought to have been first
[Muslim 4902, from Hadhrat Zaid bin Khaalid Juhani τ]
(6) A Sin Severing ties with a fellow given the option of accepting Islaam, then the option of paying the
Muslim Jizya and finally the option of war when no alternative remained. A
Rasulullaah ρ said, “it is not permissible for a Muslim to sever ties with delegation from amongst them therefore approached Hadhrat Umar bin
a fellow Muslim brother for more than three days. The one who dies Abdul Azeez ‫ ر ا‬and presented their case. Hadhrat Umar bin Abdul
after severing ties for more than three days will be admitted into Azeez ‫ ر ا‬instructed the judge of Samarqand to hold a hearing into the
Jahannam.” matter and if the complaint is justified, he was to order the Muslim
[Abu Dawood 4914, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ] army out and station them outside the city to then put the proposals
(7) This World The strange situation of forward to the people. When the judge concluded that the complaint
seeking this world and the was justified, he ordered the Muslims out of the city and they dutifully
Aakhirah left, leaving their homes behind. When the Mushrikeen of Samarqand
Rasulullaah ρ said, “When you find that it is easy for you to achieve saw this unparalleled justice of the Muslims, they declared that there
something of the Aakhirah when you set out to seek it, but find that it was no need to fight since they would all accept Islaam. In this
is difficult to achieve something of this world when you seek it, then manner, all of the people became Muslims.
remember that you are in good stead. However, when the opposite (2) Rasulullaah ρ’s Miracle A tree walks to Rasulullaah ρ
prevails, then understand that you are in a bad situation.” Hadhrat Buraydah τ reports that a Bedouin once approached
[Kanzul Ummaal 30741, from Hadhrat Umar τ]
Rasulullaah ρ saying, “Now that I have accepted Islaam, show me
(8) The Aakhirah The plight of the evil ones
something by which my Imaan can be strengthened.” Rasulullaah ρ
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “However, if he was among the rejecters and deviated
said to him, “Go to that tree and tell it that the Rasool of Allaah is
ones, he will be served boiling water and shall enter the blazing fire”.
[Surah Waaqi’ah, verses 92-94] calling it.” When the man did this, the tree bowed to the right and left
(9) Cures from the Qur'aan Vomiting and then upheaved itself from its roots, walked over to Rasulullaah ρ
and Rasulullaah ρ and greeted him with the words of Salaam. “That is sufficient,” the
Rasulullaah ρ once vomited and then performed wudhu. Bedouin said. Rasulullaah ρ then bade the tree to return and it did so,
[Tirmidhi 87, from Hadhrat Abu Dardaa τ] settling itself back into its roots.
Allaama Ibn Qayyim ‫ ر ا‬writes that vomiting cleanses the stomach, [Dalaa’il 281]

thereby strengthening it. It also sharpens the eyesight, eliminates (3) A Fardh The Takbeer Tahreema
headiness and has other curative properties. Rasulullaah ρ said, “Wudhu is the key to salaah, which starts with the
(10) Qur'aanic Advice Takbeer Tahreema and ends with the Salaam.”
[Tirmidhi 3, from Hadhrat Ali τ]
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Collectively repent to Allaah, O you Mu'mineen, so The Takbeer with which the salaah is started is called the Takbeer
that you may succeed (prosper in both worlds)”.
[Surah Noor, verse 31]
Tahreema, which is Fardh (obligatory) in salaah.
(4) A Sunnah The best du’aa to recite at
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All the Ambiyaa ‫ ا م‬ recited the following du’aa abundantly at Arafaat:
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[Tirmidhi 3685, Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Amr τ]] In the light of the Qur'aan and Ahadeeth
(5) An Important Act and its The person who initiates the
Virtue Salaam
Rasulullaah ρ said, “The person closest to Allaah is the one who (1) Islaamic History The simplicity of Hadhrat Umar
initiates the Salaam.” bin Abdul Azeez
‫ر ا‬
[Abu Dawood 5197, from Hadhrat Abu Umaamah τ]
Although he was the most powerful ruler of his time, Hadhrat Umar bin
(6) A Sin Adopting deviation
Abdul Azeez ‫ ر ا‬there was not a trace of royal pomp and self
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Verily there shall be a severe punishment for those
glorification in him. His food and clothing were extremely simple and he
who deviate from Allaah’s path because they forgot the Day of Reckoning”.
[Surah Saad, verse 26] was a very humble soul. He treated his slaves as equals and even
(7) This World Bounties are snatched away ensured that his servants have rest. In fact, he even did their work for
from the disobedient ones them when they were resting. He was once engaged in discussion with
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Plenty were the gardens and springs that they (the a guest, when the light went out. Because it was so late, the servant
people of Fir'oun) left behind along with the plantations, palatial homes and articles of had fallen asleep. When the guest then intended to wake the servant
pleasure (luxuries) which they enjoyed. So it (their story) was. (As always,) We then up to light the lamp, Hadhrat Umar bin Abdul Azeez ‫ ر ا‬stopped him.
made others successors to this (for others to enjoy). Neither the sky nor the earth wept
for them (for the people of Fir'oun when they were destroyed), and (when the time for
the guest then offered to do it himself, but Hadhrat Umar bin Abdul
their destruction arrived,) they were denied reprieve (because it was too late)”. Azeez ‫ ر ا‬declined the offer saying that it is inappropriate to take work
[Surah Dukhaan, verses 25-29] from a guest. Hadhrat Umar bin Abdul Azeez ‫ ر ا‬then got up, poured
(8) The Aakhirah Salvation from Jahannam oil into the lamp and lit it, saying, “I was Umar bin Abdul Azeez before
because of Imaan lighting the lamp and I am still the same Umar bin Abdul Azeez.” He
Rasulullaah ρ said, “After the people of Jannah will have entered meant to impress upon the guest that the status of person does not
Jannah and the people of Jahannam will have entered Jahannam, change with some menial work. Can any person be found today who
Allaah will announce that people with even a mustard seed’s weight of considers his servants to the extent that Hadhrat Umar bin Abdul Azeez
Imaan should also be removed from Jahannam. These people will be ‫ ر ا‬did?

removed but will have been burnt black. They will then be bathed in (2) Allaah’s Power The Human Body
the Fountain of Life and will then appear like a seed that has sprouted Allaah has created the human body with great wisdom, which contains
after a flood.” many testimonies to Allaah’s tremendous power. Amongst these are
[Bukhaari 22, from Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri τ]
(9) Cures from the Qur'aan Never forcefeed the ill the many blood vessels that run throughout the body to carry blood to
and Rasulullaah ρ the various parts of the body. They are so numerous in number that if
they have to be removed and placed end to end, they would circle the
Rasulullaah ρ said, “Never force a sick person to eat or drink because
earth three times.
Allaah feeds him and gives him to drink.”
[Tirmidhi 2040, from Hadhrat Uqba bin Aamir τ] (3) A Fardh Seven circuits of Tawaaf
(10) Advice from Rasulullaah ρ Hadhrat Jaabir τ reports that Rasulullaah ρ performed seven circuits
When someone asked for some advice, Rasulullaah ρ said, “Never lose around the Kabah, with the first three being done with Ramal and the
your temper.” When he then asked for some more advice, Rasulullaah others without.
[Nasa'ee 2965]
ρ repeated, “Never lose your temper.”
[Bukhaari 6116, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ] (4) A Sunnah Starting from the right when
distributing something
Hadhrat Anas τ reports that when someone sent some milk mixed in

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water to Rasulullaah ρ, a Bedouin was sitting on his right side and you will be taken to task for your disobedience)’”.
Hadhrat Abu Bakr τ on his left. After drinking some, Rasulullaah ρ first [Surah Luqmaan, verse 14]

offered the remaining drink to the Bedouin, saying, “The person on the
right has the first right.”
[Bukhaari 5619]
(5) An Important Act and its Performing two Rakaahs
Virtue salaah at home
Rasulullaah ρ said, “Perform two Rakaahs of salaah when you enter
your house for this will prevent a bad entry and then perform two
Rakaahs also when leaving for this will prevent a bad exit.”
[Jam'ul Fawaa'id 2234, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]
(6) A Sin Forgetting the Qur'aan
Rasulullaah ρ said, “When a person forgets the Qur'aan out of
negligence after committing it to memory, he will appear before Allaah
on the Day of Qiyaamah in the condition that his arm or another limb
will be amputated.”
[Abu Dawood 1474, from Hadhrat Sa’d bin Ubaadah τ]
(7) This World This world is a prison for the
Mu'min
Rasulullaah ρ said, “This world is a prison and drought for the Mu'min.
when he leaves this world, he will then be free of this prison and
drought.”
[Ahmad 6816, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Amr τ]
(8) The Aakhirah The servants in Jannah
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Lads of eternal youth will wait on them (to serve them
whatever they wish). When you see them, you will think that they are scattered pearls
(because of their great beauty). If you look (around) there (in Jannah), you will see (tremendous)
bounties and an enormous kingdom (vastly superior to anything in this world)”.
[Surah Dahar, verses 19-20]
(9) Cures from the Qur'aan Counteracting the effects of
and Rasulullaah ρ hot foods
Rasulullaah ρ used to eat cucumbers with dates.
[Bukhaari 5447, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Ja’far τ]
Muhadditheen write that because dates are hot in nature, Rasulullaah ρ
counteracted the effect of the heat with something cold in nature such
as cucumbers.
(10) Qur'aanic Advice
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “We have given man (emphatic) instructions
concerning his parents (to treat them kindly and to make every effort to please them). His
mother (most deserves his respect and service because she) carried him (in her womb) in
(a condition that she suffered) weakness upon weakness and (after his birth she still had
to suckle him because) his weaning is in two years. (The emphatic instruction to man
concerning his parents was) “Express gratitude to Me (first) and to your parents (next).
(Do not neglect this instruction because) Your return will be to Me (in the Aakhirah when

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In the light of the Qur'aan and Ahadeeth pleasure and satisfaction) from our spouses and children (so that they never become a source of
regret or distress for us in either world when they follow Islaam properly), and make us leaders of
the pious (make our progeny pious and make us pious enough to lead pious people).”
[Surah Furqaan, verse 74]
(1) Islaamic History Hadhrat Hasan Basri
‫ر ا‬ (5) An Important Act and its The virtue of being gentle
Hadhrat Hasan Basri ‫ ر ا‬was also known as Abu Sa’eed. His father Virtue
Yasaar was the freed slave of Hadhrat Zaid bin Thaabit τ and his Rasulullaah ρ said, “Indeed Allaah is gentle and loves gentleness. He
mother was the slave of Hadhrat Ummu Salamah
 ‫ر ا‬. He was born in therefore gives (such rewards) for gentleness that He does not give for
the year 20A.H. and had memorised the entire Qur'aan by the age of harshness.”
12. He was a great scholar of the Qur'aan and an expert teacher of [Abu Dawood 4807, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mughaffal τ]

Qur'aanic sciences. He also ranked amongst the senior Taabi’een. (6) A Sin Rejecting the Kalimah
Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ said, “I have not seen anyone more like the Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “As for the one who is miserly and indifferent (towards
the truth of Islaam) and who rejects the most beautiful word (the Kalimah) We shall
Sahabah ψ than Hasan.” Although he was regarded as Sheikhul Islaam
make the (means to attain) great grief (Jahannam) easy for him (by making it easy for
in terms of his academic knowledge of Deen, it was really his inner him to commit sins)”.
spirituality that was his crown jewel. It was on account of this that his [Surah Layl, verses 8-10]

Imaan was so strong and because of which he rescued thousands of (7) This World Be wary of your spouses and
people from spiritual destruction through his lectures and preaching. All children
the chains of Tasawwuf stem from him, most of them eventually Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “O you who have Imaan! You have enemies among
leading to Hadhrat Ali τ. Although he steered clear of the rulers and your spouses and children (who may intentionally or unintentionally cause you to neglect your
duties to Allaah) so be wary of them (by never allowing your love for them to take precedence over
governors and their politics, he was never afraid to admonish Hajaaj your duties to Allaah). (However,) If you pardon, overlook and forgive (them when their
when the need arose. He passed away on a Friday night in the year requests anger you for good reason), then (remember that) Allaah is certainly Most Forgiving,
110 A.H. Most Merciful (and will forgive you as well)”.
[Surah Taghaabun, verse 14]
(2) Rasulullaah ρ’s Miracle Blessings in food
It often happens that a person’s spouse and children lead him to
Hadhrat Abu Ayyoob Ansaari τ reports that he had once prepared food
commit acts that conflict with the Shari'ah, thereby falling into the
only for Rasulullaah ρ and Hadhrat Abu Bakr τ when Rasulullaah ρ
category of Allaah’s enemies.
instructed him to invite the Ansaar as well. The food eventually fed 180
men to their fill and they all attested to the Nabuwaat of Rasulullaah ρ (8) The Aakhirah The Day of Qiyaamah for the
and pledged their allegiance to him. people of Imaan
[Tabraani in his Kabeer 3983] When Rasulullaah ρ was asked about the Day of Qiyaamah being fifty
(3) A Fardh For the Haaji to sacrifice an thousand years, he said, “I swear by the Being Who controls my life
animal that the day will be as short for the Mu'min as the time it takes for him
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Once you are in safety (and are able to perform Hajj to perform the Fardh salaah in this world.”
or Umrah without fear), then whoever has the benefit (the good fortune) of performing [Ahmad 11320, from Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri τ]

Umrah with Hajj (in one journey) should slaughter whatever animal is convenient (as a (9) Cures from the Qur'aan Marrow
form of thanksgiving after completing the Hajj)”. and Rasulullaah ρ
[Surah Baqarah, verse 196]
Hadhrat Anas τ reports that he was eating with Rasulullaah ρ when he
It will be Waajib (compulsory) for a person to sacrifice an animal when
noticed that Rasulullaah ρ was searching in the plate for the pieces of
he perform Umrah during the months of Hajj, then emerges from
marrow (Dodhi) to eat. Hadhrat Anas τ says that it was from that day
Ihraam to again don the Ihraam for Hajj on the 8th of Dhul Hijjah.
on that he began to love eating marrows.
(4) A Sunnah Du’aa for one’s family [Bukhaari 5379]

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Physicians write that marrows have numerous benefits and is an
excellent food especially for people with hot temperaments and people
with fever. Madrasah in Just 5 Minutes
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(10) Advice from Rasulullaah ρ In the light of the Qur'aan and Ahadeeth
Rasulullaah ρ said, “Never take away the belongings of your brother in
jest and not any other was either (without permission).”
[Abu Dawood 5003, from Hadhrat Yazeed bin Sa’eed τ]
(1) Islaamic History The historical judgement of
Qaadhi Shurayh 
‫ر ا‬
Qaadhi Shurayh ‫ ر ا‬served as a judge for 60 years. Amongst his
greatest attributes was that he was never overawed by anyone in his
court, even if it happened to be the Khalifah of the time. It once
happened that the Khalifah Hadhrat Ali τ found his missing armour in
the possession of a Jew. He therefore pressed charges and the case
was brought before Qaadhi Shurayh ‫ر ا‬. Hadhrat Ali τ presented his
son Hadhrat Hasan τ and a person named Qumbur as his witnesses to
testify that the armour was indeed his own. “I shall accept the
testimony of Qumbur,” Qaadhi Shurayh ‫ ر ا‬said, “but I cannot admit
the testimony of your son because the testimony of a son cannot be
accepted in favour of his father. You therefore need to bring another
witness.” However, since Hadhrat Ali τ was unable to present another
witness, Qaadhi Shurayh ‫ ر ا‬passed in favour of the Jew. Picture the
scene! We have a Jew on one side, while on the other side we have the
Khalifah Raashid Hadhrat Ali τ and a witness like Hadhrat Hasan τ
about whom Rasulullaah ρ said that he shall be the leader of the youth
of Jannah. However, the judgement is still passed in favour of the Jew
because the legal requirements of a court case were not fulfilled. This
is the justice of Islaam. Taken aback by this impeccable justice, the
Jew then accepted Islaam.
(2) Allaah’s Power Who makes water reach the
ends of trees through their
roots?
We need some machine or pump if we want water to reach a place that
is higher up and cannot do so in any other manner. Allaah has allowed
many trees of all sizes to grow on earth, some reaching heights of over
200 feet. However, Allaah makes the water from the depths of the
ground reach the roots of these trees and then move further up to
reach every leaf growing on the tree. This is all done without any
machinery or pumps. In fact, the water then even reaches further to
the fruits and flowers that may grow upon these leaves. Such is the
great power of Allaah, which indicates that He is the Rabb of all.
(3) A Fardh Pelting the Jamaraat
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Hadhrat Jaabir τ reports that he saw Rasulullaah ρ pelt the Jamaraat and Rasulullaah ρ has been sifted from flour
from his camel on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah. On that occasion, Rasulullaah Hadhrat Ummum Ayman
 ‫ ر ا‬reports that she once prepared some
ρ said, “Learn the rites of Hajj from me because I do not know whether unleavened bread (roti) for Rasulullaah ρ serving flour that had been
I shall be able to perform Hajj again.” sifted. When Rasulullaah ρ asked her what it was she served, she
[Nasa'ee 3064]
replied, “It is something that we eat in our country, which I have
There are three pillars at three locations in Mina and pelting them is
prepared especially for you.” Rasulullaah ρ then told her to mix
called Rami. It is necessary to pelt them since omitting the act will
whatever she had sifted out from the flour with the flour and to knead
necessitate a penalty.
the dough with the combined mixture.
(4) A Sunnah The Qiraa'ah during the [Ibn Maajah 3336]
Sunnah Rakaahs of Fajr Modern research has recently revealed that whatever is sifted from the
Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar τ reports that for an entire month he flour is effective in treating constipation as well as diabetes.
observed Rasulullaah ρ recite Surah Kaafiroon and Surah Ikhlaas (10) Qur'aanic Advice
during the Sunnah Rakaahs of Fajr. Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “This (Qur'aan) is a blessed Book that We have
[Tirmidhi 417] revealed to you (O Rasulullaah ρ) so that the people may ponder over its verses and so
(5) An Important Act and its A wife is rewarded for giving that the intelligent ones may heed (the advice and warnings that it contains)”.
Virtue Sadaqah from her husband’s [Surah Saad, verse 29]

wealth
Rasulullaah ρ said that when a woman spends her husband’s wealth in
Sadaqah with his permission and without being wasteful, she will
receive the reward of the Sadaqah just as he would for earning the
wealth. Similarly, a treasurer will also receive the reward of Sadaqah.
In all these cases, the rewards earned by one person will not at all
diminish the rewards of the others.
[Abu Dawood 1685, from Hadhrat Aa'isha
 ‫ا‬ ‫]ر‬

(6) A Sin Forsaking the Jumu’ah salaah

Rasulullaah ρ said, “When a person thinks nothing of the Jumu’ah
salaah and forsakes it, Allaah will set a seal upon his heart.”
[Abu Dawood 1052, from Hadhrat Abul Ja’d Dhamari τ]
(7) This World Do not hanker after this world
Rasulullaah ρ said, “I shall be proceeding ahead of you and shall be a
witness for you. We shall then meet at the pond (of Kowthar), which I
can almost visualise as I stand here. I do not fear that you shall
commit Shirk after I leave, but what I fear is that you would hanker
after this world.”
[Ahmad 16949, from Hadhrat Uqba bin Aamir τ]
(8) The Aakhirah The scene of the Day of
Qiyaamah
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “So (you will know that Qiyaamah has arrived) when the
light of the stars will be obliterated, when the sky will be split, when mountains will fly
about (tossed into the air by the violent convulsions of the earth) and when the Rusul (with their
people) will be gathered (together) for an appointed time. For which day shall their matter
(the punishment of the Kuffaar) be postponed? For the Day of Judgement”.
[Surah Mursalaat, verses 8-13]
(9) Cures from the Qur'aan Treating illnesses with what
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stealing from salaah, it is necessary to perform the Ruku and Sajdah
Madrasah in Just 5 Minutes properly.
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In the light of the Qur'aan and Ahadeeth (4) A Sunnah The du’aa when seeing
someone off
Rasulullaah ρ recited the following du’aa whenever he saw someone
(1) Islaamic History Hadhrat Urwa bin Zubayr
‫ر ا‬ off:
Hadhrat Urwa ‫ ر ا‬was the son of the famous Sahabi Hadhrat Zubayr PUT ARABIC
bin Awaam τ and the grandson of Hadhrat Abu Bakr τ. Hadhrat Urwa ‫ر‬ TRANSLATION: I place in Allaah’s custody your Deen, your safety and
‫ ا‬was regarded as one of the seven most learned scholars of Madinah the last of your deeds.
[Tirmidhi 3443, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar τ]
and his knowledge was relied upon so much that even some senior
Sahabah ψ consulted him. Hadhrat Urwa ‫ ر ا‬always encouraged (5) An Important Act and its The virtues of Surah Mulk
youngsters to acquire knowledge, telling them that they had all been Virtue
youngsters at some stage, but the day soon came when they were Rasulullaah ρ said, “There is a Surah of 30 verses in the Qur'aan which
counted amongst the senior scholars. “Although you people are now interceded on behalf of a person until he was forgiven. The Surah is
young,” he would say to them, “you will soon be growing up. So Surah Mulk.”
[Tirmidhi 2891, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]
acquire knowledge and become leaders because people will soon be (6) A Sin It is only pride that causes
needing you.” Hadhrat Urwa ‫ ر ا‬tirelessly engaged in Ibaadah and people to reject Allaah’s signs
exercised great abstinence. He never missed a single Tahajjud salaah Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Those who dispute about Allaah’s Aayaat without any
and fasted very often, even when travelling. In fact, he maintained the warrant (justification) that has come to them have only pride in the hearts, (the justification
practice even when he was suffering the illness that led to his demise. for) which they shall never reach (until they accept Islaam, they have no reason to be proud).
He was therefore fasting on the day that he passed away. (However, they cannot harm you in the least.) So seek refuge with Allaah. Undoubtedly, only
(2) Rasulullaah ρ’s Miracle The fragrance of Rasulullaah ρ He is the All Hearing, All Seeing”.
[Surah Mu'min, verse 56]
The wife of Hadhrat Utba bin Farqad says, “Apart from oiling his beard, (7) This World The food and drink of this
my husband never used any perfume. However, he always smelt so world is short-lived
fragrant that whenever people met him, they would remark, ‘We have Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “(Addressing the Kuffaar of this world, Allaah says,) “Eat and
never smelt a fragrance better than Utba’s!’ When I eventually asked enjoy yourselves for a few days. You are certainly sinners (and will soon be punished).””.
him where the fragrance came from, he said, ‘My entire body was [Surah Mursalaat, verse 46]

covered in sores during the time of Rasulullaah ρ. I therefore went to (8) The Aakhirah The severity of the fire of
him one day and informed him of it. Rasulullaah ρ asked me to remove Jahannam
my shirt and when I did, he applied his blessed saliva to my body. The Rasulullaah ρ said, “The fire of Jahannam was kindled for a thousand
sores then all disappeared and I have been left with this wonderful years until it turned red. It was then kindled for another thousand
fragrance on my body.’” years until it turned white. Thereafter, it was kindled for yet another
[Tabraani in his Sagheer 98, from Hadhrat Ummu Aasim]
thousand years until it turned as pitch black as it is now.”
(3) A Fardh Performing the Ruku and [Shu’abul Imaan 812, from Hadhrat Anas τ]
Sajdah properly (9) Cures from the Qur'aan Eating agreeable food
Rasulullaah ρ once said, “The worst of thieves is the one who steals and Rasulullaah ρ
from his salaah.” “How does a person steal from his salaah, O Rasulullaah ρ said, “Let the sick person eat what they enjoy.”
[Kanzul Ummaal 28137, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas τ]
Rasulullaah ρ?” the Sahabah ψ asked. “When he does not perform his
Ruku and Sajdah properly,” Rasulullaah ρ replied. Food that appeals to a person’s disposition has a speedy effect on the
[Ahmad 11138, from Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri τ] body. The sick person should therefore be allowed to eat whatever he

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craves for on condition that it is not harmful for him. (3) A Fardh The animal to be sacrifices has
(10) Advice from Rasulullaah ρ to be free of defects
Rasulullaah ρ said, “Allaah likes the sneeze but not the yawn. You must Hadhrat Ali τ reports that Rasulullaah ρ instructed them to ensure that
therefore do your best to suppress a yawn and never yawn with noise the eyes and ears of the animals to be sacrificed are in perfect order.
because this is from Shaytaan and he laughs at it.” Rasulullaah ρ also instructed them never to slaughter an animal whose
[Abu Dawood 5028, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]
ears are cut from the front or the back or torn lengthways or whose
ears have holes.
Madrasah in
in Just 5 Minutes [Tirmidhi 1498]
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In the light of the Qur'aan and Ahadeeth
and Asr salaahs
Rasulullaah ρ used to recite Surah Burooj and Surah Taariq during the
(1) Islaamic History The conqueror of Sindh Zuhr and Asr salaahs.
[Abu Dawood 805, from Hadhrat Jaabir bin Samurah τ]
Hadhrat Muhammad bin (5) An Important Act and its The virtue of salaah in the
Qaasim
‫ر ا‬ Virtue Masjidun Nabawi
The incident of Hadhrat Muhammad bin Qaasim ‫ ر ا‬the man who Rasulullaah ρ said, A salaah performed in this Masjid of mine (Masjidun
conquered Sindh holds a prominent position in the books of history. Nabawi) is better than a thousand salaahs performed in any other
The people of Sindh always harmed the Arab traders in their region. Masjid.
They would capture their ships and loot their goods. On one occasion, [Bukhaari 1190, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]
they captured many Arab women and children as well. When the ruler (6) A Sin The punishment for drinking
of Sindh Rajah Daahir was asked to release the prisoners who were wine
already in prison, he replied by saying, “I have no say over those who Rasulullaah ρ said, “My Rabb has taken an oath saying, ‘By My honour!
have captured the ship. You people should rather come yourselves to For those who drink even a sip of wine I shall give them as much pus
free your prisoners and get back your goods.” It was then in the year to drink and those who forsake it out of fear for Me, I shall give them
93 A.H. that Hadhrat Muhammad bin Qaasim ‫ ر ا‬left with an army of to drink from the pure ponds (of Jannah).”
[Ahmad 21804, from Hadhrat Abu Umaamah τ]
six thousand men for Sindh. With great accomplishments and with a
display of fine character, he conquered all of Sindh as well as Multaan, (7) This World The plight of those who are
thus bringing peace and justice to the land. He allowed the people attached to this world
religious freedom and even paid for the protection and alteration of Rasulullaah ρ said, “When a person makes himself over to Allaah,
their temples. He gave assistance to the farmers and artisans and Allaah will fulfil all his needs and provide for him from avenues he
treated all people alike, allowing people to live freely in their cities. The would never have fathomed. As for the person who hankers after this
people of the area were positively influenced by his excellent character world, Allaah will hand him over to the world.”
[Kanzul Ummaal 6270, from Hadhrat Imraan bin Husayn τ]
and by the other Muslims. In an unfortunate turn of events, Hadhrat (8) The Aakhirah The punishment of Jahannam
Muhammad bin Qaasim ‫ ر ا‬was recalled to the capital in the year 96
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “(The Kuffaar will be told on the Day of Qiyaamah,) “Proceed
A.H. by the Khalifah and subsequently assassinated. towards that (fire of Jahannam) which you used to deny (in the world) !” “Proceed towards
(2) Allaah’s Power The miracle of water the canopy of (smoke, which is so dense that it will rise and divide into) three parts which will
The beauty, colour and taste of the fruits are all signs of the power of neither provide (comforting) shade nor offer any protection from the flames.” Indeed, it
(Jahannam) throws sparks like huge palaces (in size) (after which these enormous sparks break
Allaah. While Allaah has made some bitter, He has made others sweet. up into smaller sparks) resembling pitch black camels. (When the sparks of Jahannam will be so
He has also made some sour and others bland. Some have thorns on huge, one cannot imagine the size of Jahannam itself.) May misery be the end of the rejecters
their stems, while others have flowers. When the water of a flower is on that day!”.
sucked by a bee, it is made into honey. When fallen inside an oyster, it [Surah Mursalaat, verses 29-34]

becomes a pearl and when drunk by a silkworm, it becomes silk. (9) Cures from the Qur'aan The best treatment

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Rasulullaah ρ said, “Jibra'eel υ informed me that the most effective
treatment is cupping.” Madrasah in Just 5 Minutes
[Kanzul Ummaal 28138, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ] 20
In the light of the Qur'aan and Ahadeeth
(10) Qur'aanic Advice
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “If you commit kufr, then (this will harm only yourself
because) Allaah is certainly Independent of you (and does not need your worship). (However,
this does not permit anyone to commit kufr because) Allaah is not pleased with kufr for His (1) Islaamic History The conqueror of Spain
slaves (and will punish them for it). If you are grateful (for all He gives you and worship only Him), Hadhrat Taariq bin Ziyaad
‫ر ا‬
then (remember that) this is what He likes for you”. Hadhrat Taariq bin Ziyaad ‫ ر ا‬was the man who conquered Spain,
[Surah Zumar, verse 7]
where he liberated the people there from their bondage to mankind.
The poor people in Spain were being oppressed by their ruler, because
of which they asked help from Moosa bin Nusayr. In the year 91 A.H.,
Moosa dispatched an army of seven thousand men under the command
of Hadhrat Taariq ‫ر ا‬. After conquering various regions like Al Jazaa’ir,
they eventually faced the army of the king Ruzayq, who headed an
army of one hundred thousand. Moosa then sent five thousand men to
reinforce the seven thousand Hadhrat Taariq ‫ ر ا‬already had. In the
year 92 A.H. Hadhrat Taariq ‫ ر ا‬then fought the army of a hundred
thousand with his loyal band of only twelve thousand. Allaah granted
the Muslims an astounding victory which firmly placed the flag of
Islaam in Europe. The winds of justice and peace then blew throughout
the lands and the oppression that once reigned was silenced. The
Muslims then built the Grand Masjid at Cordoba which was so large that
it stood on 1700 pillars and required a staff of 300 people to maintain
it.
(2) Rasulullaah ρ’s Miracle Salty water turns sweet
Hadhrat Hamaam bin Nufayl τ reports that he once reported to
Rasulullaah ρ that they had just dug a well, but it yielded only salty
water. Rasulullaah ρ then handed him a bag of water with instructions
to empty the water into the well. When he did as instructed, the water
of the well lost its saltiness and became potable.
[Isaabah 9020]
(3) A Fardh It is Fardh (obligatory) for a
woman to conceal herself
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Remain in your homes and (when it is absolutely
necessary to leave your homes, leave properly clothed and) do not make a display of yourselves
as was the practice of (women during) the former period of ignorance (during the period
before Islaam came to people, when women walked about without adequately covering their
bodies)”.
[Surah Ahzaab, verse 33]
It is necessary for all Muslim women to conceal herself completely
when she needs to leave her home for any necessity. This is because it
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is Fardh (obligatory) for her to do so.
(4) A Sunnah Safety from the evil
whisperings of Shaytaan
The following du’aa should be recited to remain safe from Shaytaan’s
evil whisperings:

PUT ARABIC
TRANSLATION: O my Rabb! I seek Your protection from the evil whispering of the
Shayaateen and, O my Rabb, I seek protection from You that they approach me (because
they always approach with evil).
[Surah Mu'minoon, verses 97-98]
(5) An Important Act and its The virtue of performing
Virtue salaah in the Masjid at Quba
Rasulullaah ρ said that the person who performs salaah in the Masjid at
Quba will receive the reward of performing Umrah.
[Nasa'ee 700, from Hadhrat Sahl bin Hunayf τ]
(6) A Sin Punishment for those who
reject Allaah’s Aayaat
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “(On the other hand) Those who reject Our Aayaat are
certainly the people of the left (those who will receive their records of actions in their left
hands on the Day of Qiyaamah). The Fire (of Jahannam) will be shut over them (so that
they cannot escape)”.
[Surah Balad, verses 19-20]
(7) This World The deception of this world
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “O man! What has cast you into deception concerning
your Most Generous Rabb (Why do you continue sinning with the belief that Allaah will always
forgive you because He is Generous? This attitude shows disloyalty to Allaah Who has blessed man
with innumerable bounties. Among these are that Allaah is the One), Who has created you,
perfected (shaped) you, gave you (your body) due proportion and made you in the fashion
He desired (without making you into something despicable).”.
[Surah Infitaar, verses 6-8]
(8) The Aakhirah Jahannam
Rasulullaah ρ said, “Jahannam will be harnessed with seventy thousand
reins on the Day of Qiyaamah with seventy thousand angels holding
each rein.”
[Muslim 7164, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood τ]
(9) Cures from the Qur'aan Cure from all diseases
and Rasulullaah ρ
Rasulullaah ρ said, “Buying honey with Halaal wealth and then mixing it
with rain water is a cure for all diseases.”
[Kanzul Ummaal 28172, from Hadhrat Anas τ]
(10) Advice from Rasulullaah ρ
Rasulullaah ρ said, “No one can be obeyed if it entails disobeying Allaah
since obedience is necessary only for good acts.”
[Abu Dawood 2625, from Hadhrat Ali τ]

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 Rasulullaah ρ said that all eight doors of Jannah will be opened for the
person who performs a proper wudhu and then recites the following
Madrasah in Just 5 Minutes Kalimah:
21
In the light of the Qur'aan and Ahadeeth PUT ARABIC

[Muslim 553, from Hadhrat Umar τ]

(6) A Sin Allowing garments to reach
(1) Islaamic History Hadhrat Ka’b Ahbaar
‫ر ا‬ below the ankles
Hadhrat Ka’b Ahbaar ‫ ر ا‬was a famous Taabi’ee who had been a Jewish Rasulullaah ρ said, “When a person allows his lower garment to hang
Rabbi before accepting Islaam. Although he was alive during the time below the ankles out of pride (or fashion), Allaah will not even look at
of Rasulullaah ρ, he accepted Islaam only during the Khilaafah of him with mercy on the Day of Qiyaamah.”
Hadhrat Umar τ. When Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas τ asked him what [Bukhaari 5788, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]
brought him to Islaam, he replied, “My father had written for me a (7) This World Earning Halaal sustenance
letter from the Torah with instructions to follow its directives. He then Rasulullaah ρ said, “Never think that your sustenance is far off because
sealed all his religious books and made me swear that I shall never a person will never die until he has not received his allotted
break the seal. I therefore abided by his instructions until the time sustenance. You should therefore choose the best manner of earning
came when Islaam started to dominate. It then occurred to me that my your sustenance. Earn Halaal sustenance and forsake Haraam.”
[Mustadrak 2134, from Hadhrat Jaabir τ]
father may have been trying to hide something from me. I then broke
the seal and read the books. There I read about the description of (8) The Aakhirah The bounties of the people of
Muhammad ρ and his Ummah. I was convinced that this was the truth Jannah
and I became a Muslim.” Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Those with Taqwa shall certainly have success
(attain their objective and will have) Jannaat, grapes youthful maidens of equal
(2) Allaah’s Power The bounty of water
age (as their wives) and brimming glasses (of the most delicious drinks)”.
Water is a great blessing from Allaah, which is the foundation of all life [Surah Naba, verses 31-34]
on earth. Without water, mankind and animals as well as all plants and (9) Cures from the Qur'aan Treatment through Sadaqah
vegetation will perish. Allaah has therefore stored a large reserve of and Rasulullaah ρ
water in the oceans, from which clouds gather moisture and then rain Rasulullaah ρ said, “Treat your ill ones with Sadaqah because Sadaqah
down upon the dry lands. Plants then have water to allow them to dispels illness and calamities.”
flourish and people then have water to drink and water their fields. [Kanzul Ummaal 28178, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar τ]

(3) A Fardh Performing Tawaaf with (10) Qur'aanic Advice

wudhu Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Turn to your Rabb and surrender to Him before
Rasulullaah ρ said, “Performing Tawaaf around the Kabah is like punishment afflicts you, after which you will not be assisted”.
[Surah Zumar, verse 54]
performing salaah.”
[Tirmidhi 960, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas τ]
Just as salaah is invalid without wudhu, so too will Tawaaf without
Surah also be invalid.
(4) A Sunnah The Masnoon Qiraa'ah during
the Maghrib salaah
Hadhrat Ummu Fadhl
 ‫ ر ا‬reports that Rasulullaah ρ used to recite
Surah Mursalaat during the Maghrib salaah.
[Abu Dawood 810]
(5) An Important Act and its Reciting the Kalimah
Virtue Shahaadah after wudhu

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 Fridays.
(4) A Sunnah The du’aa for entering town
Madrasah in Just 5 Minutes Whenever he entered a town, Rasulullaah ρ recited the following du’aa
22
In the light of the Qur'aan and Ahadeeth three times:
PUT ARABIC

(1) Islaamic History Hadhrat Imaam Abu Haneefah TRANSLATION: O Allaah! Bless us in this town.

‫ر ا‬
Thereafter, he recite the following du’aa:
Imaam Abu Haneefah ‫ر ا‬, whose real name was Nu’maan bin Thaabit
was born in the year 80 A.H. in a family of businessmen. He saw
Rasulullaah ρ’s special servant, the eminent Sahabi Hadhrat Anas bin PUT ARABIC
Maalik τ. Imaam Abu Haneefah ‫ ر ا‬possessed an excellent memory. He TRANSLATION: O Allaah! Grant us the benefits of this town, instil love
always assisted the poor, fulfilled the rights of his neighbours and for us into the hearts of its inhabitants and instil into our hearts the
behaved cordially even towards his enemies and antagonists. He love for its righteous inhabitants.
[Tabraani in his Kabeer 632, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar τ]
engaged in salaah all night and wept so much during the salaah that (3) A Fardh Performing the salaah from
people outside the house heard him and took pity on him. Hadhrat the Takbeer Tahreema
Nasr bin Haajib ‫ ر ا‬says that he sometimes spent the night at the Rasulullaah ρ said that when a person sincerely performs salaah in
house of Imaam Abu Haneefah ‫ ر ا‬and would see him weep so Jamaa'ah for forty days, he will received immunity from Jahannam and
profusely that his tears wet the mat as they fell like rain. He says that immunity from hypocrisy.
he could actually hear them fall. Imaam Abu Haneefah ‫ ر ا‬assisted his [Tirmidhi 241, from Hadhrat Anas τ]
poor students and used to even send money to their homes for (6) A Sin Oppression
household expenses. He avoided the ruling class and would not accept Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “(Although forgiving the aggressor is best,) There will
the gifts they sent him. Impressed by his courage and outspoken be no blame on the one who takes revenge (in proportion to the aggression against him)
manner in defence of the truth, the Khalifah Mansoor’s wife once sent after he has been wronged (because he may exercise his right to retaliate).There will be
blame only on those who oppress people (by retaliating in a manner that exceeds the
fifty thousand Dirhams and an exquisite conveyance for Imaam Abu wrong done to them) and who unjustly rebel (cause corruption) on earth. An painful
Haneefah ‫ر ا‬, but he declined the gift saying, “I did it for Allaah and in punishment shall be the lot of these people”.
[Surah Shura, verses 41-42]
defence of the Deen, not for worldly gain.”
(2) Rasulullaah ρ’s Miracle A miracle at Hudaybiyyah (7) This World Love for wealth and children
Hadhrat Baraa bin Aazib τ reports that they the Sahabah ψ numbered Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Rivalry in amassing wealth has made you negligent
(heedless of fulfilling Allaah’s commands and this rivalry will continue making you negligent) until
1400 when they camped at Hudaybiyyah. The only well that was there you reach the graves (when you die). (It is only once a person dies that he realises the futility of
eventually dried up as they used the water until there was not a drop amassing wealth because none of it will benefit him in the Aakhirah.) Never! (This rivalry will not
left. Rasulullaah ρ then sat at the edge of the well, asked for some benefit you!) Soon you will come to know (the errors of your ways) !”.
[Surah Takaathur, verses 1-3]
water, gargled with it and then spat the water into the well. In a short
while, so much water filled the well that all the men as well as their (8) The Aakhirah The desire of the rich and poor
animals were able to drink to their fill. on the Day of Qiyaamah
[Bukhaari 3577] Rasulullaah ρ said, “On the Day of Qiyaamah, every wealthy and poor
(3) A Fardh The Khutbah for the Jumu’ah person will wish that they had been only that much of provisions in this
salaah world as was necessary to sustain them.”
[Ibn Maajah 4140, from Hadhrat Anas τ]
On Fridays Rasulullaah ρ used to deliver a sermon, sit for a while and
then deliver a second sermon. (9) Cures from the Qur'aan Abstaining from Haraam when
[Muslim 1994] and Rasulullaah ρ treating illnesses
It is necessary to deliver the Khutbah before the Jumu’ah salaah on Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Hakeem τ reports that when a physician
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once asked Rasulullaah ρ about treating sick people with medicines
derived from a frog, Rasulullaah ρ forbade him.
[Abu Dawood 3871]
Madrasah in Just 5 Minutes
(10) Advice from Rasulullaah ρ 23
In the light of the Qur'aan and Ahadeeth
Rasulullaah ρ said, “Whenever you do something, do it after some
careful consideration so that Allaah will lead it to completeion.”
[Bayhaqi 1192]
(1) Islaamic History The status of Imaam Abu
Haneefah
‫ ر ا‬in the field of
Ahadeeth
When he grew up, Imaam Abu Haneefah ‫ ر ا‬paid keen interest in
acquiring the knowledge of Deen and studied under senior teachers
and Imaams, eventually mastering the sciences he learned. The
Fuqahaa and Muhadditheen attest to his proficiency in these fields and
acknowledge that he was indeed a Haafidh of Ahadeeth. He did not
only study under the famous Muhadditheen of Kufa, but also travelled
to Makkah and Madinah to study Ahadeeth. His teachers numbered
almost 400. Allaama Dhahabi ‫ ر ا‬writes, “Imaam Abu Haneefah ‫ر ا‬
was an expert in the science of Ahadeeth and was regarded as one of
the Huffaadh of Ahadeeth.” In fact, contribution to the science of
Ahadeeth was tremendous in that he was the first to deliberate upon
the conditions for narrating Ahadeeth and to specify the various ranks
of the Ahadeeth. He was also well aware of the lives and credibility of
the various narrators of Ahadeeth. It is for this reason that Hadhrat
Imaam Abu Yusuf ‫ ر ا‬would say that Imaam Abu Haneefah ‫ ر ا‬knew
more authentic Ahadeeth than he did.
(2) Allaah’s Power The honey factory
By His supreme power, Allaah has created the little bee which collects
nectar from flowers and then stores it in hives. Allaah has granted the
bee the craftsmanship to construct the hive out of a series of
hexagonal cavities, each exactly the same size as the other. It is in
these cavities that the bee stores the honey. What a great system has
Allaah not created for the manufacturing of this nutritious drink for
mankind.
(3) A Fardh Performing Tayammum in
place of Ghusl
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “If you are ill, on journey, returning from the toilet or
from touching (engaging in sexual relations with) your wives, and you do not find any water
(or you are unable to use water for Wudhu or for Ghusl), then use clean soil to perform
Tayammum, wiping your faces and arms (including elbows) with it (with the soil)”.
[Surah Maa’idah, verse 6]
When one is unable to use water at a time when Ghusl is compulsory,
Tayammum may be performed and salaah then completed. The
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Tayammum made for Ghusl is just like the Tayammum made for
wudhu.
(4) A Sunnah The Masnoon Qiraa'ah for the
Isha salaah
Rasulullaah ρ used to recite the likes of Surah Shams during the Isha
salaah.
[Tirmidhi 309, from Hadhrat Buraydah τ]
(5) An Important Act and its The reward for a single day’s
Virtue optional fast
Rasulullaah ρ said, “If a person is rewarded with as much gold as could
fill the earth in lieu of a single day’s optional fast observed for Allaah’s
pleasure, it will still not be adequate reward even if this continues until
the Day of Qiyaamah.”
[Kanzul Ummaal 24151, from Hadhrat Anas τ]
(6) A Sin Raising the head before the
Imaam
Rasulullaah ρ said, “Does the person who raises his head before the
Imaam not fear that his head will be transformed into that of a donkey
or that he himself becomes a donkey?”
[Bukhaari 691, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]
(7) This World Never be preoccupied with this
world
Rasulullaah ρ said, “Never keep your hearts preoccupied with thoughts
of this world.”
[Kanzul Ummaal 6150, from Hadhrat Muhammad bin Nasr τ]
(8) The Aakhirah The Day of Qiyaamah
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “(This will occur) On the day when the spirit (Jibra’eel υ
and every living being) and the angels will stand (humbly) in rows, (overawed by Allaah’s
presence) none of them will be able to speak except the one whom Ar-Rahmaan permits
(to speak) and who speaks correctly (what is appropriate). That is the Day of Truth. So
whoever wills (desires salvation) should adopt a recourse towards his Rabb (should
accept Islaam and diligently fulfil the injunctions of the Shari'ah)”.
[Surah Naba, verses 38-39]
(9) Cures from the Qur'aan Treating joint pains with figs
and Rasulullaah ρ
Rasulullaah ρ said, “Eat figs because if I had to name a fruit of Jannah
it would be the fig since the fruits of Jannah do not have seeds. Eat it
because it cures piles and alleviates joint pains.”
[Kanzul Ummaal 28276, from Hadhrat Abu Dharr τ]
(10) Qur'aanic Advice
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Your Rabb says, “Supplicate (make du’aa) to Me, I
shall respond (in a manner that is most beneficial for you). Verily, those who are too
proud to worship Me shall soon enter Jahannam in humiliation”.
[Surah Mu'min, verse 60]

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(3) A Fardh Performing Tawaaf outside the
Madrasah in Just 5 Minutes Hateem
24 Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Then they should remove their untidiness (unwanted
In the light of the Qur'aan and Ahadeeth hair and long nails), fulfil (any of) their oaths (that they may have taken) and perform Tawaaf
around the Freed House (the Kabah, which has been freed from tyrants)”.
[Surah Hajj, verse 29]
(1) Islaamic History The services Imaam Abu Since the command from Allaah is to perform Tawaaf around the Kabah
Haneefah
‫ ر ا‬rendered to the and the Hateem forms part of the Kabah, it is Waajib (compulsory) to
science of Fiqh perform Tawaaf around the Hateem.
The real accomplishment of Imaam Abu Haneefah ‫ ر ا‬was the (4) A Sunnah The du’aa to pass away with
documentation and codification of the science of Fiqh. Thousands of Sabr and as a Muslim
intricate questions were raised during his time, which he solved with The following du’aa should be recited to ensure death as a Muslim:
the teachings of the Qur'aan and the Ahadeeth. In fact, it was his PUT ARABIC
principle never to venture beyond the teachings of the Qur'aan, the
TRANSLATION: O Allaah! Shower down Sabr upon us and grant us
Ahadeeth, consensus of the Ummah and the statements of the
death as Muslims.
Sahabah ψ when solving the various questions that arose. He [Surah A’raaf, verse 126]
established a committee that deliberated upon the various questions at (5) An Important Act and its Protection against everything
length and viewed them in the light of Qur'aan, the Ahadeeth, Virtue
consensus of the Ummah and analytical deduction (Qiyaas). The Rasulullaah ρ said that a person will be protected against everything if
decisions they reached were then documented. This practice continued he recites Surah Ikhlaas, Surah Falaq and Surah Naas thrice every
for 30 years. Ulema have written that Imaam Abu Haneefah ‫ ر ا‬had morning and evening.
solved approximately 1 200 000 questions pertaining to acts of [Abu Dawood 5082, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Khubayb τ]

Ibaadah, monetary dealings and various other aspects of Deen. All (6) A Sin Neglecting the commands of
these have been presented before the Ummah. Acknowledging his Allaah
intellectual prowess in Fiqh and his mastery of the Qur'aan and Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “We shall appoint a Shaytaan to (take charge of) every
person who turns a blind eye to Rahmaan’s advice (the Qur'aan and teachings of
Ahadeeth, senior Fuqahaa and Muhadditheen have stated that Imaam Rasulullaah ρ), who will be his (constant) companion (to always mislead him). Indeed,
Abu Haneefah ‫ ر ا‬was the greatest Faqih (jurist) of his time and one they (these Shayaateen) will forbid people from the path (Islaam), while they (these
who understood the objectives of the Qur'aan and the Ahadeeth. Even people foolishly) think that they are rightly guided. (In this manner, they never have the
Imaam Shaafi’ee ‫ ر ا‬stated that he had never known a jurist better opportunity to mend their ways because they see no reason to do so)”.
[Surah Zukhruf, verses 36-37]
than Imaam Abu Haneefah ‫ ر ا‬and that everyone needs him in the field
(7) This World Never desire only the rewards
of Fiqh.
of this world
(2) Rasulullaah ρ’s Miracle A lion shows the way to
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Whoever (by the actions he carries out) desires the
Hadhrat Safeenah τ reward of this world, (should remember that) with Allaah is the reward of this world and (the
Hadhrat Safeenah τ reports that when they were once shipwrecked, he rewards of) the Aakhirah (one should therefore not be foolish to choose only the rewards of this
managed to hold on to a plank of wood and finally drifted ashore. He world and deprive oneself of those of the Aakhirah). Allaah is All Hearing, All Seeing”.
[Surah Nisaa, verse 134]
then found himself in a dense forest and was suddenly confronted by a
lion, which leapt at him. However, he immediately addressed the lion (8) The Aakhirah The desire to perform salaah in
saying, “I am the servant of Rasulullaah ρ.” He narrates further, the grave
saying, “The lion then dropped his head, allowed me to mount its back Rasulullaah ρ said, “When the deceased is laid in the grave and it
and then led me out of the forest to a road. It then roared as it left, appears to him that the sun is about to set, he will sit up, rub his eyes
which I understood was a farewell gesture.” and say, ‘Let me now perform my salaah.’”
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(9) Cures from the Qur'aan Preventing headaches
and Rasulullaah ρ Madrasah in Just 5 Minutes
Rasulullaah ρ said that washing the feet will cool water after coming 25
In the light of the Qur'aan and Ahadeeth
out of the bath prevents headaches.
[Kanzul Ummaal 28296 from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]

(10) Advice from Rasulullaah ρ

Rasulullaah ρ said, “Recite Laa Ilaaha Illallaah often before the time (1) Islaamic History The demise of Imaam Abu
comes when you will be unable to utter it.” Haneefah
‫ر ا‬
[Abu Ya'la 6012, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]
Imaam Abu Haneefah ‫ ر ا‬repeatedly refused to occupy the post of
Chief Justice despite the insistence of the Khalifah. The Khalifah
Mansoor eventually summoned him to Baghdad and offered him the
post there. When he refused yet again, the Khalifah imprisoned him
and tortured him. He was lashed every day until he bled. Unable to
bear it any longer, he eventually raised his hands to Allaah in tears and
pleaded his helplessness and suffering before Him. Muhammad bin
Muhaajir reports that one day a cup full of poison was forced down the
Imaam’s throat, causing him to pass away. This was in the year 150
A.H. Fifty thousand people arrived for his Janaazah salaah, which had
to be performed six times. The first Janaazah salaah was led by the
Chief Justice of Baghdad Qaadhi Hasan bin Amaarah ‫ ر ا‬and the last
one was led by the Imaam’s son Hammaad ‫ر ا‬. Thousands of Ulema
were devastated by his demise and the renowned scholar Imaam
Shu’ba ‫ ر ا‬said, “Innaa Lillaahi wa Innaa Ilayhi Raaji’oon! The light of
knowledge has been extinguished in Kufa. Take note that the people of
Kufa will never again see the likes of Imaam Abu Haneefah ‫ر ا‬.”
(2) Allaah’s Power The spider’s web
Allaah has created a little insect called the spider. Whereas it looks like
something insignificant, Allaah has instilled within it the amazing ability
to spin a web. Together with serving the purpose of being a home to
the spider, the web is also an effective trap for prey. The threads of the
web are so strong that despite great efforts, an insect caught inside
cannot escape. Such is the power of Allaah that He has instilled such
great capabilities within a creature as tiny as the spider.
(3) A Fardh Sacrificing an animal
Said, “The person who has the means to sacrifice an animal and still
does not do so should not even come close to our Eid Gah.”
[Ibn Maajah 3123, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]
It is Waajib (compulsory) for a person in possession of Nisaab to
sacrifice an animal.
(4) A Sunnah The Masnoon Qiraa'ah for the
Jumu’ah salaah
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Rasulullaah ρ recited Surah A’laa and Surah Ghaashiya in the Jumu’ah
salaah.
[Abu Dawood 1125, from Hadhrat Samurah τ]
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(5) An Important Act and its Removing an obstacle from the 26
In the light of the Qur'aan and Ahadeeth
Virtue path
Hadhrat Abu Barzah τ reports that a person once asked Rasulullaah ρ
to inform him of something that would be of benefit to him. Rasulullaah
(1) Islaamic History Hadhrat Imaam Maalik
‫ر ا‬
ρ then instructed him to remove obstacles from the path of the
Muslims. Imaam Maalik ‫ ر ا‬was born in the year 93 A.H. and was a
[Muslim 6673] contemporary of Imaam Abu Haneefah ‫ر ا‬. He was the greatest Faqih,
(6) A Sin Using gold and silver utensils Muhaddith and Aalim of Madinah at the time and was as noted as
Rasulullaah ρ said that when a person eats or drinks from a gold or Imaam Abu Haneefah ‫ ر ا‬for his abstinence, Taqwa, knowledge and
silver utensil, he is really filling belly with the fire of Jahannam. accomplishments. In fact, even the Khalifah of the time sat humbly in
[Muslim 5387, from Hadhrat Ummu Salamah
 ‫ا‬ ‫]ر‬
his lessons. Despite being elder than him, Imaam Abu Haneefah ‫ر ا‬
(7) This World No real peace in this world also sat in his lessons. The most noted of his works was the Mu’atta,
Rasulullaah ρ said, “Listen well! If you knew what I know about this which is a compilation of Ahadeeth and was known as the most
world, you would also find no peace here.” authentic book after the Qur'aan before the compilation of Saheeh
[Mustadrak of Haakim 6640, from Hadhrat Zubayr τ]
(8) The Aakhirah The condition of the Mu'min Bukhaari. His knowledge and piety influenced areas as far off as
and the Kaafir on the Day of Tarabulus, Tunis, Jazaa’ir, Marakesh and Spain. Imaam Maalik ‫ ر ا‬was
an outspoken person who did not favour even the Khalifah when
Qiyaamah
issuing his Fataawaa. For this reason, he was often made to suffer the
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “On that day many faces shall be radiant, laughing and
happy. (These will be the Mu'mineen destined for Jannah.) And (on the other hand) many faces lashes of the government.
will be dusty covered in darkness (gloomy with worry). These will be the sinful Kuffaar”. (2) Rasulullaah ρ’s Miracle A slow horse becomes speedy
[Surah Abas, verses 38-42] steed
(9) Cures from the Qur'aan Treatment for sciatica Hadhrat Abu Talha τ has a horse that was very slow and lazy. When
and Rasulullaah ρ Rasulullaah ρ used the horse once to patrol Madinah when there was
Hadhrat Anas τ reports that he heard from Rasulullaah ρ that the some noises about the city, the horse suddenly became very fast by
treatment for sciatica is to melt the rounded, protruding lump of fat the blessings of Rasulullaah ρ. When he returned from the patrol,
from the tail of an Arab sheep, which is then to be made into three Rasulullaah ρ commented, “This horse is (as swift as) a river.”
parts. Each part is then to be taken for three mornings thereafter. Thereafter, there was no horse that could match it for speed.
[Ibn Maajah 3463] [Bukhaari 2969, from Hadhrat Anas τ]
(10) Qur'aanic Advice (3) A Fardh Performing Tawaaf before
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “O you who have Imaan! Obey Allaah, obey the Rasool leaving for home
ρ and do not invalidate your (good) deeds (by failing to complete them, by doing them incorrectly
Rasulullaah ρ said, “No person should return home until he presents
or by doing them to please someone other than Allaah)”.
[Surah Muhammad ρ, verse 33]
himself at the Kabah for the last time (to perform the Tawaaf Widaa).
The only exception is a woman experiencing her menstrual cycle.”
[Muslim 3220, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas τ]
(4) A Sunnah When impressed by something
The following du’aa should be recited when one is impressed by
something:
PUT ARABIC
TRANSLATION: As Allaah pleases (so be it). Allaah is the only One who

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possesses true power or might.
[Ibn Sunni 207, from Hadhrat Anas τ]

(5) An Important Act and its The virtue of Hajj and Umrah Madrasah in Just 5 Minutes
Virtue 27
In the light of the Qur'aan and Ahadeeth
Rasulullaah ρ said, “Performing an Umrah and another thereafter will
expiate for the sins committed in between and there is no recompense
for an accepted Hajj other than Jannah.”
[Bukhaari 1773, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ] (1) Islaamic History The lessons of Imaam Maalik ‫ر‬

‫ا‬
(6) A Sin Rejecting the Aayaat of Allaah
Imaam Maalik ‫ ر ا‬started lecturing in the year 117 A.H. at the age of
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “We granted them (the Aad) powers (immense physical 24 and continued doing so for 62 years. The gathering around him was
strength) that We never gave you people (or any other before or after them) and We gave
them (physical and spiritual) ears, eyes and hearts (with which they were able to hear, see and remarkable in that there were many governors, affluent people as well
accept the truth of Towheed). However, their ears, eyes and hearts were of no benefit to as senior Ulema present, even the Khalifah of the time. When the
them at all because they rejected Allaah’s Aayaat and (eventually) the (punishment for the) Khalifah Haroon Rasheed ‫ ر ا‬arrived in Madinah once, he expressed the
mockery they made (of Allaah’s Deen and Nabi) encompassed them (allowing them no escape)”. desire to learn the Mu’atta. Imaam Maalik ‫ ر ا‬informed him that he
[Surah Ahqaaf, verse 26]
(7) This World Preferring this world to the would be teaching it the following day. While the Khalifah assumed that
Aakhirah Imaam Maalik ‫ ر ا‬would come to him, the lesson continued as normal
in the usual gathering. When the Khalifah asked the reason for this,
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “O you who have Imaan! Why is it that when you are
told, “Go forth in Allaah’s path,” you drop heavily to the ground (seeming reluctant to Imaam Maalik ‫ ر ا‬told him, “People go out in search of knowledge.
participate) ? Do you prefer the life of this world to the (great rewards in store in the) Aakhirah Knowledge does not go out in search of people.” When the Khalifah
(for those who fight in Jihaad) ? The pleasure of this worldly life is but little (insignificant) then requested that the rest of the people leave the gathering, Imaam
compared to the (comfort and pleasures of the) Aakhirah”. Maalik ‫ ر ا‬replied, “I cannot deprive thousands of people merely for the
[Surah Taubah, verse 38]
benefit of a single person.”
(8) The Aakhirah Entering Jannah all at once
(2) Allaah’s Power Protection of the eyes
Rasulullaah ρ said, “Seventy thousand or seven hundred thousand
Amongst the many bounties that Allaah has blessed us with are out
members of my Ummah will enter Jannah all at once with their faces
eyes. As precious as they are, they are just as delicate. Allaah has
radiant like the fourteenth full moon.”
[Bukhaari 3247, from Hadhrat Sahl bin Sa’d τ] therefore seen to its protection. Should any little object threaten to
(9) Cures from the Qur'aan The benefits of using the enter the eye, the eyelids close immediately to protect them and if any
and Rasulullaah ρ Miswaak large object should threaten them, Allaah has constructed the
Rasulullaah ρ said, “Do use the Miswaak because it pleases Allaah and protruding bones around them, which ensure their protection. Allaah is
sharpens the eyesight.” undoubtedly the Most Powerful Creator.
[Tabraani in his Awsat 7709, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas τ] (3) A Fardh Following the Imaam in salaah
(10) Advice from Rasulullaah ρ Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ reports that Rasulullaah ρ taught them never
Rasulullaah ρ said, “The person who wants his book of deeds to please to perform an act of salaah before the Imaam does it.
him on the Day of Qiyaamah should seek forgiveness in abundance.” [Muslim 932]
[Tabraani in his Awsat 851, from Hadhrat Zubayr τ] When following the Imaam, all postures are to be carried out after the
Imaam. It is not permissible to perform them before the Imaam does
so.
(4) A Sunnah Turning the face when saying
the Salaam
When turning his face right and left to make Salaam after salaah,
Rasulullaah ρ turned his neck as much as the colour of his cheeks were
visible.
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 [Muslim 1315, from Hadhrat Sa’d τ]
(5) An Important Act and its The virtue of the Haaji
Virtue Madrasah in Just 5 Minutes
Rasulullaah ρ said that every time that the Haaji recites Tasbeeh or 28
In the light of the Qur'aan and Ahadeeth
Takbeer, he is given glad tidings.
[Tabraani in his Kabeer 1324, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]
(6) A Sin The punishment for people
who create pictures (1) Islaamic History Imaam Shaafi’ee
‫ر ا‬
Rasulullaah ρ said, “The people who will be most severely punished on Hadhrat Imaam Muhammad bin Idrees Shaafi’ee ‫ ر ا‬was an
the Day of Qiyaamah will be those who create pictures.” unparalleled scholar of his time in terms of his intellect, memory and
[Bukhaari 5950, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood τ]
steadfastness in the face of hardship. He was born in the year 150
(7) This World Making the world one’s A.H., just as a few days after his father passed away. He accompanied
objective his mother to Makkah at the age of two and completed memorising the
Rasulullaah ρ said, “When a person makes this world his objective of Qur'aan at the age of seven. He then started to acquire the knowledge
life, Allaah will disperse all his affairs and place poverty and hunger of Fiqh and Ahadeeth from the Ulema of Makkah and would memorise a
before his eyes (he fears it all the time and worries what will happen to Hadith immediately upon hearing it. He then travelled to Madinah to
him. He will thus spend all his time in this worry) even though he will study under Imaam Maalik ‫ر ا‬, where he remained for three years. It
receive only that much of this world as is decreed for him. On the other was at a young age that he mastered the many sciences of Deen and
hand, the person who makes the Aakhirah his objective, Allaah will the first book he wrote was Ar Risaalah, which discussed the principles
gather all his affairs together, enrich his heart (fill his heart with of Fiqh. He then proceeded to write approximately 113 books on
contentment) and this world will fall at his feet in humility.” various subjects. He was so loved and acclaimed throughout the
[Ibn Maajah 4105, from Hadhrat Zaid bin Thaabit τ]
(8) The Aakhirah Receiving the book of deeds in Muslim world that when he moved from Iraq to Egypt, a large group of
the right hand Ulema from Shaam, Yemen, Iraq and various other places moved with
him to continue studies under him. Hadhrat Sulaymaan bin Rabee says
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “O man, indeed you make great (good and evil) efforts in
your journey (through this world) towards (the Aakhirah where you will meet with) your Rabb that he once counted 900 Ulema on horseback at the door of Imaam
and will soon meet with (the fruit of) your efforts. As for him who is given his record (of his Shaafi’ee ‫ر ا‬. It was in Egypt on the 30th of Rajab in the year 204 A.H.
actions) in his right hand (indicating his entry into Jannah), an easy reckoning will be taken that he passed away at the age of 54. He passed away after Maghrib
from him (his every action will not be scrutinised) and (after this,) he will return happily to his
and was buried on a Friday after the Asr salaah.
family (in Jannah).”.
[Surah Inshiqaaq, verses 6-9] (2) Rasulullaah ρ’s Miracle The effect of the water
(9) Cures from the Qur'aan Using henna Rasulullaah ρ sprinkled
and Rasulullaah ρ Rasulullaah ρ had once taken a bath when his foster child Hadhrat
Rasulullaah ρ advised the use of henna as a dye stating that it Zaymab bint Abu Salamah
 ‫ ر ا‬arrived. Rasulullaah ρ playfully
promotes youth, beauty and virility. sprinkled some water on her face. The effect of this was that until she
[Kanzul Ummaal 17300, from Hadhrat Anas τ] was an old woman, the fresh look of a youthful person never left her
(10) Qur'aanic Advice face.
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “O you who have Imaan! Never proceed ahead of Allaah [Isti’aab Vol.2 Pg.99]

and His Rasool ρ (never do anything or comment on anything until Allaah and Rasulullaah (3) A Fardh It Is Fardh to choose a
ρ have issued directives concerning the matter). Fear Allaah, for verily Allaah is All profession that is Halaal
Hearing, All Knowing”. Rasulullaah ρ said, “After fulfilling Allaah’s rights and the Faraa’idh, it is
[Surah Hujuraat, verse 1]
Fardh (obligatory) for every Muslim to adopt a manner of earning that
is Halaal.
[Tabraani in his Kabeer 9851, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood τ

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(4) A Sunnah The du’aa for a stutter man and no woman should see the private areas of another woman. No
The following du’aa should be recited to illuminate the heart, two men or two women should also sleep beneath the same bedding.”
[Muslim 768, from Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri τ]
strengthen the tongue and eliminate stuttering:
PUT ARABIC
TRANSLATION: O my Rabb! Expand my chest, make my task easy and untie the knot
(unclear speech that may come) on my tongue so that they (the people I speak to) may
understand my speech.
[Surah TaaHaa, verses 25-28]
(5) An Important Act and its Hajj is a means of expiation
Virtue for sins
Rasulullaah ρ said, “As soon as the camel of the Haaji strikes the
ground, Allaah records a good deed to his account, erases as sin or
elevates his status in Jannah.”
[Bayhaqi 3961, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar τ]
(6) A Sin The Kuffaar will be
unsuccessful
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Indeed those who commit kufr, who forbid (others)
from Allaah’s path (Islaam) and who oppose the Rasool ρ after guidance (Towheed and the
truth of Islaam) has been made clear to them cannot harm Allaah at all (because the harm will
affect only them). Allaah will soon cancel their (good) actions (by not rewarding them in the
Aakhirah)”.
[Surah Muhammad ρ, verse 32]
(7) This World Never be impressed by the
wealth of the Kuffaar
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “So (O Muhammad ε) do not let their (large amounts of)
wealth and children impress (or overawe) you. Allaah intends to punish them with these
(punish them by means of their wealth and children) in this worldly life and (Allaah intends) that
their souls depart (from this world) while they are Kaafiroon. (Wealth and children therefore
become a major cause of difficulty, anxiety and cause of destruction for people when Allaah uses
them as a form of punishment)”.
[Surah Tuabah, verse 55]
(8) The Aakhirah Jannatul Firdous
Rasulullaah ρ said, “When you ask for Jannah, as for Jannatul Firdous
because it is the best and highest of all the gardens of Jannah. Above it
is the throne of Allaah and all the rivers of Jannah have their sources
here.”
[Bukhaari 7423, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]

(9) Cures from the Qur'aan The benefits of pears

and Rasulullaah ρ
Hadhrat Talha τ reports that he once met Rasulullaah ρ as Rasulullaah ρ
held a pear in his hand. “Take this, O Talha,” Rasulullaah ρ said,
“Because it gives peace of heart.”
[Ibn Maajah 3369]
(10) Advice from Rasulullaah ρ
Rasulullaah ρ said, “No man should see the private areas of another
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 (5) An Important Act and its The rewards of going out in
Virtue the path of Allaah
Madrasah in Just 5 Minutes Rasulullaah ρ said that the fire of Jahannam cannot touch the face
29
In the light of the Qur'aan and Ahadeeth touched by dust accumulated in the path of Allaah.
[Mustadrak of Haakim 2396, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]
(6) A Sin Avoid ostentation
Rasulullaah ρ said, “The person who performs salaah for show has
(1) Islaamic History Hadhrat Imaam Ahmad bin
committed Shirk. The person who fasts for show has committed Shirk.
Hanbal
‫ر ا‬
The person who gives Sadaqah for show has committed Shirk.”
The Hambali school of jurisprudence is associated with Hadhrat Imaam [Ahmad 16690, from Hadhrat Shaddaad τ]
Ahmad bin Hanbal ‫ ر ا‬, who was born in Baghdad in Rabee ul Awwal in (7) This World The desires of an old man
the year 164 A.H. Most of the people in Saudi Arabia follow the Rasulullaah ρ said, “As a person ages, there are two things that remain
Hambali school of jurisprudence and it is according to the teachings of young within him; (1) the desire for a long life and (2) the greed for
this school that the laws of the Saudi government are based. His father wealth.”
also passed away before he was born but his mother raised him with [Tirmidhi 2339, from Hadhrat Anas τ]

great courage. He therefore memorised the Qur'aan at an early age, (8) The Aakhirah The book of deeds in the left
together with studying language. He then studied Ahadeeth in Baghdad hand
and after completing his studies here, he then left for Basrah, Hijaaz, Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “As for him who is given his record (of his actions in his
left hand from) behind his back (because even the angels will not want to look at him) he will
Yemen, Shaam and Jazeera to study under eminent scholars of Hadith
soon call for (his) destruction (his death so that he may not have to suffer punishment)”.
there. He was an expert Muhaddith, Mujaahid and Faqih and had [Surah Inshiqaaq, verses 10-12]
memorised a million Ahadeeth. The most prominent of his works was (9) Cures from the Qur'aan Watermelon
the Musnad, which is a compilation of Ahadeeth. and Rasulullaah ρ
(2) Allaah’s Power Three thousand taste buds on Rasulullaah ρ said that watermelon taken before eating cleanses the
the tongue stomach and eliminates the root of diseases.
Allaah has given us the great boon of our tongues, which we need to [Ibn Asaakir Vol.6 Pg.102]

speak and to taste. For this, Allaah has created three thousand taste (10) Qur'aanic Advice
buds on our tongues that are microscopic, but which will tell us Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “If two groups of Mu'mineen fight each other, then
whether the food we are eating is sweet, salty or otherwise. Without reconcile between them. (However, despite your efforts to reconcile,) If the one group
transgresses against (oppresses) the other, then fight that (transgressing) group until
these, we would be unable to tell the differences between tastes and they return to (the obedience of) Allaah’s command (to live in peace and harmony with
lack enjoyment in so many things. other Muslims). If they return (to the reconciliation process and stop fighting), then
(3) A Fardh Obeying the ruler reconcile between them with justice. Be just, for Allaah loves those who exercise justice”.
[Surah Hujuraat, verse 9]
Rasulullaah ρ said, “The person who obeys me, obeys Allaah and the
person who disobeys me, disobeys Allaah. The person who obeys the
ruler, obeys me and the person who disobeys the ruler, disobeys me.”
[Muslims 4747, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]
The ruler needs to be obeyed in very command that does not conflict
with the Shari'ah even though one may not like it.
(4) A Sunnah It is Sunnah to kiss one’s
children
Hadhrat Anas τ reports that Rasulullaah ρ used to kiss his son
Ibraheem τ.
[Bukhaari 1303]

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 himself in a place where there is none to assist him, he should say the
following three times:
Madrasah in Just 5 Minutes PUT ARABIC
30
In the light of the Qur'aan and Ahadeeth TRANSLATION: Assist me, O the servants of Allaah!

Allaah will then send to him such helpers (angels) whom he cannot
(1) Islaamic History The achievements of Hadhrat see.
[Tabraani in his Kabeer 13737, from Hadhrat Utba bin Ghazwaan τ]]
Imaam Ahmad
‫ر ا‬
(5) An Important Act and its Thinking of Allaah
Imaam Ahmad ‫ ر ا‬was considered an Imaam in the field of Ahadeeth.
Virtue
During his time, a deviant sect called the Mu’tazilah started a furore by
Rasulullaah ρ said that Allaah will say on the Day of Qiyaamah, “I shall
claiming that the Qur'aan is a creation of Allaah. They even managed
remove from Jahannam every such Mu'min who ever thought of Me or
to influence the Khalifahs Ma’moon, Mu’tasim and Waathiq into
every feared Me.”
believing this. However, Imaam Ahmad ‫ ر ا‬vehemently opposed their [Tirmidhi 2594, from Hadhrat Anas τ]
belief and issued the Fatwa that the Qur'aan was not the creation of (6) A Sin Secret meetings
Allaah, but rather one of his attributes, viz. His speech. As a result of Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Secret meetings (to discuss evil) are really from
this, the Khalifah of the time had Imaam Ahmad ‫ ر ا‬shackled and Shaytaan (which he encourages people to do) to cause grief to the Mu'mineen. However,
lashed so much that his body was covered in bruises. He, however, these (secret meetings) can do nothing to harm them except with Allaah’s permission.
persisted through this torture and eventually managed to oust the (Therefore,) Only in Allaah should the Mu'mineen trust (because with Allaah protecting a person,
no one can harm him at all)”.
Mu’tazilah sect. Allaah therefore used him to rid the Ummah of a [Surah Mujaadalah, verse 10]
terrible scourge. Imaam Ahmad ‫ ر ا‬eventually passed away at the age (7) This World The pleasures of this world are
of 77 on Friday 12th of Rabee’ul Awwal 241 A.H. fleeting
(2) Rasulullaah ρ’s Miracle Blessings in food Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “O people! Your corruption (Shirk, sin and oppression) is
Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Hadhrat Abu Bakr
 ‫ ر ا‬reports that they to your own detriment (because you will suffer the consequences in this world and especially in the
were 330 men with Rasulullaah ρ on a journey when all they had to eat Aakhirah). You enjoy the pleasures of this world (for a short while), then (when you die) you
shall return to Us and We will inform you of what you used to do (and punish you for your
was a little flour for bread and a goat. However, there was so much
sins)”.
blessings in just the liver that each one of them managed to eat from [Surah Yunus, verse 23]
it. The meat was filled into two containers, from which all of them (8) The Aakhirah The grapes
managed to eat to their fill. When they had finished, there was still Rasulullaah ρ said, “When Jannah was presented to me, I tried to get a
food left over. bunch of grapes to show you, but a screen was drawn between the
[Bukhaari 2618]
(3) A Fardh Settling debts from the estate grapes and myself.” “How big was one of the grapes?” someone asked.
of the deceased Rasulullaah ρ replied, “As big as a large bucket.”
[Abu Ya'la 1109, from Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri τ]
Hadhrat Ali τ used to say, “Whereas Rasulullaah ρ always settled debts (9) Cures from the Qur'aan Ithmid Kohl
before fulfilling the bequest, you people recite that the bequest is and Rasulullaah ρ
before the debts.” Rasulullaah ρ said that the best of all kohl is the Ithmid, which
[Tirmidhi 2122]
If a person passes away without settling his debts, these should be improves vision and lengthens the eyelashes.
[Abu Dawood 3878, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas τ]
settled with the wealth still left after paying the burial expenses, even if (10) Advice from Rasulullaah ρ
all the money is used for this.
Rasulullaah ρ said that he had been commanded to do the following
(4) A Sunnah When something has been lost seven things; (1) to visit the ill, (2) to follow the burial, (3) to reply to
Rasulullaah ρ stated that when a person has lost something or finds a sneezing person, (4) to assist the weak, (5) to assist the oppressed,
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(6) to spread the greeting of Salaam and (7) to fulfil promises.
[Bukhaari 6235, from Hadhrat Baraa bin Aazib τ]

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Dhul Hijjah

Madrasah in Just 5 Minutes

1
In the light of the Qur'aan and Ahadeeth

(1) Islaamic History Hadhrat Abdullaah bin

Mubaarak
‫ر ا‬
Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mubaarak
‫ ر ا‬was an extremely learned scholar,
a great Muhaddith, an expert in Fiqh and perfect example of one who
truly recognised Allaah. He was a student of both Imaam Abu Haneefah

‫ ر ا‬as well as Hadhrat Sufyaan Thowri
‫ر ا‬. He valued the men of

knowledge, especially Imaam Abu Haneefah
‫ر ا‬. He specialised in the

field of Ahadeeth and taught thousands of students. Even the Khalifah
Haroon Ar Rasheed envied his popularity and honour. He emulated the
Sahabah ψ in his piety, Ibaadah, abstinence, character and personality.
He was also unmatched in his extreme generosity, showering many
gifts upon the scholars of Deen. His practice was to perform Hajj during
one year, the following year in Jihaad and the third year engaged in
business. Most of his profits were spent on the poor and needy.
Amongst his notable qualities was his fear for Allaah, his concern for
the Aakhirah, independence of creation and humility towards the poor.
He passed away in the year 181 A.H. at the age of 63.
(2) Allaah’s Power The whale
Amongst the countless creatures in the oceans, the largest is the
whale. Within its belly there is a waxlike and fragrant substance called
ambergris, which is used for expensive medicines as well as in perfume
making. The whale vomits out this substance and it is found floating on
water like foam. It is then gathered and sold, another peculiarity of the
whale is that is beaches before it is due to die and breathes its last on
the shore. It then becomes free food for so many.
(3) A Fardh Believing that Allaah will
resurrect everyone
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “It is Allaah Who has created you, then sustains you,
will then give you death and again give you life (on the Day of Qiyaamah). Are there any of
your partners (gods) who can do any of this? Allaah is Pure and Exalted above the partners
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they (the Mushrikeen) ascribe to Him (because none can do what He can do)”.
[Surah Room, verse 40]
(4) A Sunnah The Masnoon Qiraa'ah during
the two Rakaahs after Tawaaf
Hadhrat Jaabir τ reports that Rasulullaah ρ recited Surah Kaafiroon and
Surah Ikhlaas in the two Rakaahs after Tawaaf.
[Tirmidhi 869]
(5) An Important Act and its Sacrificing an animal secures
Virtue protection from Jahannam
Rasulullaah ρ said, “When a person sacrifices an animal happily and
with hope of rewards from Allaah, the sacrifice will become a means of
protecting him from Jahannam.”
[Tabraani in his Kabeer 2670]
(6) A Sin The warning against not
sacrificing an animal
Rasulullaah ρ said, “The person who does not sacrifice an animal
despite having the means of doing so should not even approach our Eid
Gah.”
[Mustadrak of Haakim 3468, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]
If a person does not sacrifice an animal despite being in possession of
Nisaab, he will be sinful.
(7) This World How despised this world is in
the sight of Allaah
Rasulullaah ρ said, “Allaah had not created anything as despicable as
this world and has never looked back at it (with any affection) since
creating it.”
[Bayhaqi 10110, from Hadhrat Moosa bin Yasaar
‫]ر ا‬
(8) The Aakhirah No ransom will be accepted on
the Day of Qiyaamah
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Verily those who commit kufr and die as Kuffaar, the
earth full of gold shall never be accepted from any of them if they ever wish to offer it as
ransom (to save themselves from punishment on the Day of Qiyaamah). For them shall be a
painful punishment and they shall have no helpers (to save them from Allaah’s punishment)”.
[Surah Aal Imraan, verse 91]
(9) Cures from the Qur'aan The benefits of Zamzam
and Rasulullaah ρ
Rasulullaah ρ stated that the water of Zamzam serves as both food as
well as a cure for diseases.
[Bayhaqi 3973, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas τ]

(10) Qur'aanic Advice

Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “O you who have Imaan! When the call (Adhaan) is
made for (the Jumu’ah) salaah on the day of Jumu’ah (Friday), then hasten towards
Allaah’s remembrance (towards the Jumu’ah salaah to take place in the Masjid) and leave
trading. This is best for you (in both worlds) if you but knew (the eternal value of the
salaah, which far exceeds the temporary value of the wealth you may attain by trade)”.
[Surah Jumu’ah, verse 9]

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(1) Islaamic History Imaam Abu Yusuf
‫ر ا‬

Hadhrat Imaam Abu Yusuf
‫ ر ا‬was born in Baghdad in the year 113
A.H. He was the most renowned of all the students of Imaam Abu
Haneefah
‫ ر ا‬and it suffices to say about him that in his position as
Chief Justice of the Muslim Empire under the Khalifah Haroon Ar
Rasheed, he filled the state with justice and equity. His book Kitaabul
Kharaaj was a classic book of law based upon the judgements of the
Khulafaa Raashideen. He outlined the responsibilities of the Khalifah,
impressing upon him his obligations and that he is ultimately
answerable to Allaah. He made it clear that the state treasury was not
the personal property of the Khalifah, but a trust from Allaah. He
emphasised that zakaah from the rich was to be given to the poor and
he forbade unlawful taxation. He decreed that all people imprisoned
merely upon suspicion be released and he even passed a judgement
against the Khalifah on account of his high integrity and strength of
Imaan. As his death approached, he made a bequest that four hundred
thousand Dirhams be distributed amongst the poor people of Makkah,
Madinah, Kufa and Baghdad. This luminary of knowledge eventually
passed away in the year 182 A.H.
(2) Rasulullaah ρ’s Miracle A well becomes fragrant
A bucket of water was once drawn from a well for Rasulullaah ρ.
Rasulullaah ρ gargled his mouth with the water and then spat it back
in. The result of this was that the well then exuded the fragrance of
musk.
[Bayhaqi 214]
(3) A Fardh The consequence of missing
salaah
Rasulullaah ρ said that when a person misses a single salaah, it is as if
he has lost all his family and wealth.
[Ibn Hibbaan 1490, from Hadhrat Naufal bin Mu'aawiya τ]
(4) A Sunnah The du’aa for deflecting a
calamity
The following du’aa should be recited frequently when one fears being
afflicted by a calamity:

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TRANSLATION: Allaah is Sufficient for us and He is the Best of Helpers.
It is only in Him that we trust.
[Tirmidhi 2431, from Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri τ]
(5) An Important Act and its The virtue of performing forty
Virtue salaahs in the Masjidun
Nabawi
Rasulullaah ρ said, “The person who performs forty salaah in this
Masjid of mine without missing any in between will be guaranteed
safety from Jahannam and its punishment as well as immunity from
hypocrisy.”
[Ahmad 12173, from Hadhrat Anas τ]

(6) A Sin A seal is set on the heart of the

proud ones
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Those who dispute about Allaah’s Aayaat without any
warrant (justification) coming to them. This is extremely detestable in the sight of Allaah
and in the sight of those who have Imaan. Thus (by allowing people to continue their evil
ways) does Allaah set a seal on the heart of every haughty and tyrannical person
(because of which they are unable to accept the truth)”.
[Surah Mu'min, verse 35]
(7) This World The life of this world is nothing
Allaah says, “Do you prefer the life of this world to the Aakhirah? The pleasure of this
worldly life is but little (insignificant) compared to the (comfort and pleasures of the)
Aakhirah”.
[Surah Towbah, verse 38]
(8) The Aakhirah The Mu'mineen crossing the
bridge of Siraat
Rasulullaah ρ said that the Mu'mineen will cross the bridge of Siraat
saying the words, “O Allaah! Allow us to cross in peace and safety.”
[Tirmidhi 2432. from Hadhrat Mughiera τ]

(9) Cures from the Qur'aan A prescription for certain cure

and Rasulullaah ρ
Rasulullaah ρ said that Allaah will certainly cure a sick person who is
not destined to die when the visitor recites the following du’aa for him
seven times:

[Abu Dawood 3106, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas τ]

(10) Advice from Rasulullaah ρ
Rasulullaah ρ said, “O people! Sacrifice animals with the intention of
being rewarded because although the blood falls to the ground, it is
really falling into the protection of Allaah.”
[Tabraani in his Awsat 8554, from Hadhrat Ali τ]

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(1) Islaamic History Hadhrat Imaam Bukhaari
‫ر ا‬

His real name was Muhammad and his father’s name was Ismaa’eel. he
was born in Bukhaara on the 13th of Sha’baan 194 A.H. after the
Jumu’ah salaah. When he lost his father at a young age, his mother
was left to care for him by herself. He lost his vision as a child, but
when his mother wept and prayed abundantly for him, she eventually
saw Hadhrat Ibraheem υ in a dream informing her that her du’aas had
been accepted. That morning she saw that his vision was restored.
Imaam Bukhaari
‫ ر ا‬was an extremely intelligent person and was keen
to learn Ahadeeth from a very young age and memorised every Hadith
he heard. He himself said that he knew a hundred thousand authentic
and two hundred thousand other Ahadeeth. From the 23 books that he
wrote, the most renowned is the Saheeh Bukhaari. When compiling this
treasure of Ahadeeth, he was so particular about piety and cleanliness
that before writing down any Hadith, he would first take a bath and
then perform two Rakaahs salaah. In this manner, the book was
completed over a period of 16 years. The Saheeh Bukhaari is accepted
to be the most authentic compilation of Ahadeeth. Imaam Bukhaari
‫ر ا‬
eventually passed away after the Isha salaah on the 10th of Shawwaal
256 A.H.
(2) Allaah’s Power Jewels and coal
It is through His unlimited power that Allaah has created various types
of elements in the ground. In the form of rock, Allaah uses the same
base element of carbon to create both coal as well as precious
diamonds. Which other being but Allaah has the capacity to create
sparkling diamonds as well as a substance as black as coal from the
same raw material? This can be the handiwork of none other but
Allaah.
(3) A Fardh Screening oneself from one’s
brothers-in-law
Rasulullaah ρ said, “Guard yourselves against mixing with women (who
are not Mahram).” “What about the brother-in-law (husband’s
brother)?” an Ansaari Sahabi τ asked. “The brother-in-law is death,”
Rasulullaah ρ replied.
[Bukhaari 5232, from Hadhrat Uqba bin Aamir τ]
This Hadith makes it evident that it is necessary for a woman to
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conceal herself from her husband’s brother because failure to do so
spells destruction.
(4) A Sunnah Placing the hands upon the
knees in Ruku
When he performed the Ruku, Rasulullaah ρ placed his hands upon his
knees as though he was grasping them and kept his arms away from
his sides.
[Tirmidhi 260, from Hadhrat Abu Humayd τ]

(5) An Important Act and its Making du’aa upon sighting

Virtue then Kabah
Rasulullaah ρ said that amongst the four occasions when the heavens
are opened to admit du’aas is when a person sights the Kabah.
[Bayhaqi in his Sunan Vol.3 Pg.360, from Hadhrat Abu Umaamah τ]
(6) A Sin Usurping land
Rasulullaah ρ said, “The one who usurps even a small portion of land
from another will be sunk through all seven earths on the Day of
Qiyaamah.”
[Bukhaari 2454, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar τ]

(7) This World The most feared occurrence

Rasulullaah ρ once told the Sahabah ψ that what he most feared for
them was that Allaah should reveal to them the blessings of the earth.
When they asked what he meant by the blessings of the earth,
Rasulullaah ρ replied, “The colours of the world, its beauty and
embellishment.”
[Bukhaari 6427, from Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri τ]

(8) The Aakhirah The rewards for obeying Allaah

and Rasulullaah ρ
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Whoever obeys Allaah and His Rasool ρ, Allaah will
enter him into Jannaat beneath which rivers flow, where they shall live forever. That is
the supreme success (a great achievement)”.
[Surah Nisaa, verse 13]
(9) Cures from the Qur'aan Protection from the evil effects
and Rasulullaah ρ of the Jinn
When Hadhrat Khaalid bin Waleed τ once complained to Rasulullaah ρ
about being pestered by a Jinn, Rasulullaah ρ advised him to recite the
following du’aa:

Hadhrat Khaalid τ reports that it then all came to an end after he had
recited the du’aa.
[Kanzul Ummaal 28539]
(10) Qur'aanic Advice
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “O you who have Imaan! Do not legalise (do not show
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disrespect towards) Allaah’s landmarks (those things that have special significance in the Shari'ah)
nor (show disrespect towards) the sacred months (by fighting in them), nor (towards) the
sacrificial animal (by harming it), nor (towards) garlanded animals (those animals that are taken
with for Hajj to be slaughtered), nor (should you be disrespectful towards) those (people who are)
proceeding towards the Sacred House (the Kabah), seeking the bounty from their Rabb and
(His) pleasure”.
[Surah Maa’idah, verse 2]

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(1) Islaamic History Imaam Muslim
‫ر ا‬

His name was Muslim bin Hajjaaj and was also known as Abul Hasan.
He was born amongst the famous Arab tribe of Qushayr in the year 204
A.H. and acquired his elementary knowledge in his home town of
Nishapur. He later travelled to Makkah, Madinah, Kufa, Iraq, Egypt and
various other areas to sit in the company of senior Muhadditheen in the
quest to quench his thirst for the knowledge of Ahadeeth. The day
eventually arrived when people started to refer to him as the Ameerul
Mu'mineen in the field of Ahadeeth. Amongst the various books
discussing varied subjects, he also compiled the Saheeh Muslim, which
rightly takes its place amongst those book referred to as the most
authentic books after the Qur'aan. This book is a priceless gift to all
Muslims and it matchless in its fluidity. It comprises of 4000 Ahadeeth
which Imaam Muslim
‫ ر ا‬had selected from a collection of 300 000. he
passed away on Sunday 25th of Rajab 261 A.H. in his hometown of
Nishapur.
(2) Rasulullaah ρ’s Miracle Curing a wounded shoulder
When Hadhrat Khubayb bin Yasaaf τ was struck by a sword just
between his shoulder and neck, the entire piece of flesh was left
hanging loose. Rasulullaah ρ then placed some of his blessed saliva
upon it and attached the dislodged flesh. It then held into place and
was completely healed.
[Bayhaqi 2427]
(3) A Fardh The importance of the Asr
salaah
Rasulullaah ρ said that the person who misses his Asr salaah has
destroyed all his good deeds.
[Bukhaari 553, from Hadhrat Buraydah τ]
Although all five daily salaahs are Fardh (obligatory) for Muslims,
Rasulullaah ρ has emphasised the warnings against people who forsake
the Asr salaah to highlight its extra importance. We should therefore
ensure that we always perform our Asr salaah on time and never
perform it as Qadha.
(4) A Sunnah Making du’aa using the Ism
A’zam
Hadhrat Aa'isha 
‫ ر ا‬reports from Rasulullaah ρ that when making

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du’aa with the following words, the du’aa will be accepted. Anything
asked for will be granted, mercy asked for will be showered down and
any calamity from which protection is sought will be averted.

[Ibn Maajah 3859]

(5) An Important Act and its Removing obstacles form the
Virtue path
Rasulullaah ρ once related the incident of a person who was granted
Jannah only because he removed a thorny branch from the path or cut
down a tree that was posing an obstacle to people.
[Abu Dawood 5245, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]

(6) A Sin The punishment for kufr and

disobedience
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “However, the one who turns away (from your advice)
and commits kufr; Allaah shall punish him most severely. Verily they (all of mankind) shall
return to Us (on the Day of Qiyaamah). Thereafter, it is Our responsibility to take their
reckoning (make them account for all they did in the world)”.
[Surah Ghaashiya, verses 23-26]
(7) This World Never be impressed by the
wealth that the Kuffaar
possess
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “So do not let their (large amounts of) wealth and
children impress (or overawe) you. Allaah intends to punish them with these (punish them by
means of their wealth and children) in this worldly life and (Allaah intends) that their souls
depart (from this world) while they are Kaafiroon. (Wealth and children therefore become a major
cause of difficulty, anxiety and cause of destruction for people when Allaah uses them as a form of
punishment.)”.
[Surah Towbah, verse 55]
(8) The Aakhirah The condition of the Kuffaar
Rasulullaah ρ said, “The tongues of the Kuffaar will be stretched out
over a distance of one or two Farsakh (approximately 12 km) and
people will be trampling all over it.”
[Tirmidhi 2580, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar τ]
(9) Cures from the Qur'aan Treating boils
and Rasulullaah ρ
Hadhrat Asmaa bint Abu Bakr τ reports that when she developed a boil
on her neck and it was reported to Rasulullaah ρ, he said, “Open it up
(surgically remove the pus). Do not leave it alone because if you do, it
will eat away your flesh and suck up your blood.” (If left alone, it will
eventually infect the flesh and blood).
[Mustadrak of Haakim 8250]
(10) Advice from Rasulullaah ρ
Rasulullaah ρ said, “O youth! Those of you who have the means to
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marry should do so because marriage is a means of safeguarding the
eyes and chastity. As for those who do not have the means, let them
fast because this is effective in curbing the passions.”
[Bukhaari 5066, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood τ]

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(1) Islaamic History Hadhrat Imaam Abu Dawood ‫ر‬

‫ا‬

His name was Sulaymaan and his father’s name was Ash’ath, but he
was always known as Abu Dawood. He was born in the year 202 A.H.
in the town of Sajistan and travelled to places such as Egypt, Jazeera,
Iraq and Khurasaan in search of the knowledge of Deen. He enjoyed a
prominent position amongst the Huffaadh of Ahadeeth and the Fuqahaa
and it was always said that the science of Ahadeeth was made as easy
for him as steel was made pliable for Hadhrat Dawood υ. Other
scholars have mentioned that Imaam Abu Dawood was created for
Ahadeeth in this world and for Jannah in the Aakhirah because they
knew of no one better than him. Amongst the numerous books that he
wrote, the most renowned is the Sunan Abu Dawood, which comprises
of 4800 Ahadeeth. Imaam Abu Dawood
‫ ر ا‬passed away in Basrah on
the 16th of Shawwaal 375 A.H.
(2) Allaah’s Power Lightning and thunder
When dense clouds start to pile upon one another in the sky, Allaah
creates tremendous flashes of light and sound without any machine or
power supply. These flashes of lightning are so intense that they turn
the night into daylight and the roar of the thunder so deafening that it
strikes fear into the heart. If it is not the sheer might of Allaah behind
all of this, what then can it be?
(3) A Fardh Enjoining good and forbidding
evil
Rasulullaah ρ said, “I swear by the Being Who controls my life that you
people must enjoin good and forbid evil, otherwise Allaah will punish
you along with the sinners and then you will make du’aa and it will not
be accepted.”
[Tirmidhi 2169, from Hadhrat Hudhayfah τ]
It is Fardh (obligatory) for every member of the Ummah to enjoin good
and to forbid from evil according to their capabilities.
(4) A Sunnah Allowing the tail of the turban
to hang down
When he tied his turban, Rasulullaah ρ allowed the tail to hang between
his shoulders.
[Tirmidhi 1736, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar τ]
(5) An Important Act and its The virtue of good character
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Virtue
Rasulullaah ρ said, “It is indeed through good character that a Mu'min
can attain the status of a person who perform Nafl salaah and fasts.”
[Abu Dawood 4798, from Hadhrat Aa'isha 
‫ا‬ ‫]ر‬

(6) A Sin Reluctance to perform salaah

When on the journey of Mi’raaj, Rasulullaah ρ saw some people whose
heads were being crushed. When it was completely crushed, it was
restored to its original state only to be crushed once again. This
continued relentlessly without a break. When Rasulullaah ρ asked
Hadhrat Jibra'eel υ who the people were, he replied that they were the
ones who used to frown when the time of salaah arrived.
[Targheeb wat Tarheeb 795, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]
(7) This World The reward for turning away
from this world
Rasulullaah ρ said, “When a person attaches himself to this world and
entertains lengthy hopes, Allaah blinds his heart to the extent of his
attachment to the world. On the other hand, when a person detaches
himself from this world and curbs his hopes, Allaah will educate him
without him searching for knowledge and will guide him without the
need for a guide.”
[Kanzul Ummaal 6191, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas τ]

(8) The Aakhirah The abode of the people with

Imaan
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “(This favourable outcome shall be) Eternal Jannaat in
which they will enter together with all those of their forefathers, spouses and progeny
who are worthy (of entering Jannah because they have Imaan). And (in addition to this, they will
also be honoured when) the angels shall come to them from every door (of Jannah/every door
of their palaces). (The angels will say) “Salaam (Peace) be on you for the sabr that you
exercised (in this world). How blissful is the outcome of the Aakhirah!””.
[Surah Ra’d, verses 23-24]
(9) Cures from the Qur'aan Treating toxic blood
and Rasulullaah ρ
Rasulullaah ρ said, “The best treatment is cupping because it removes
toxic blood, strengthens the eyesight and lightens the back.”
[Mustadrak of Haakim 8258, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas τ]
(10) Qur'aanic Advice
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “A kind word (to the person seeking help when you are
unable to give help him) and forgiveness (if he is persistent or begging in an uncultured manner) is
better than charity followed by hurt. Allaah is Independent (He does not need people’s
charity), Tolerant”.
[Surah Baqarah, verse 263]

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(1) Islaamic History Hadhrat Imaam Tirmidhi
‫ر ا‬

His name was Muhammad bin Isa and he was also known as Abu Isa.
He was born in the year 200 A.H. in a little costal village called Tirmidh
which lies on the Jayhoon coast. He grew up under the shadow of his
parent’s shadow of affection and later crossed the seas to travel in
search of the knowledge of Deen. He studied in Khurasaan, Iraq,
Makkah and Madinah, where he thoroughly benefited from the
company of the great Ulema there. Allaah had granted him such a
phenomenal memory that he memorised every Hadith that his teacher
narrated to him upon hearing them only once. The compilation of
Hadith that he wrote was truly a marvel of literature that astonished
the Ulema and brought about a revolution in writing. It quoted
narrations from Rasulullaah ρ discussing subjects such as the biography
of Rasulullaah ρ, etiquette, Tafseer, beliefs, the days of trial and
tribulations to come in the future, the signs of Qur'aan as well as the
virtues of the various Sahabah ψ. This is the same book that we all
know as Jaami Tirmidhi. Imaam Tirmidhi
‫ ر ا‬says that when he showed
the book to the Ulema of Hijaaz, Iraq and Khurasaan, they all
expressed great joy. He once said, “When this book of mine is in
anyone’s house, he should know that it is as if Rasulullaah ρ himself is
present there and speaking to him.” Imaam Tirmidhi
‫ ر ا‬lost his
eyesight in his old age and passed away on the 13thy of Rajab 279
A.H.
(2) Rasulullaah ρ’s Miracle Goats all return to their
respective owners
Rasulullaah ρ was fighting in the Battle of Khaybar when a shepherd
came to him and accepted Islaam. “What am I to do with all these
goats (that I have been grazing for people)?” Rasulullaah ρ replied,
“Throw little pebbles on their faces and Allaah will discharge your
obligation on your behalf by returning all the goats to their respective
homes.” The shepherd did as he was told and every goat returned to
its owner’s home.
[Bayhaqi 1563]
(3) A Fardh Hajj
Rasulullaah ρ said, “O people! Allaah has made Hajj Fardh for you so
ensure that you perform it.”
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(4) A Du’aa from the Qur'aan The du’aa for deeds to be

and Rasulullaah ρ accepted
The following du’aa should be recited for good deeds to be accepted by
Allaah:
"ُ ِ#َ$ْ‫ اِ ُ ا‬
َ َ‫ أ‬
َ ‫َر! َ ََْ ِ  ِإ‬
TRANSLATION: “O our Rabb! Accept from us. Indeed You are the All
Hearing, the All Knowing.”
[Surah Baqara, verse 127]
(5) An Important Act and its Passing one’s hand over the
Virtue head of an orphan
Rasulullaah ρ said, “When a person passes his hand over the head of
an orphan, Allaah will grant him the reward of a good deed for every
hair on the head.”
[Ahmad 21649, from Hadhrat Abu Umaamah τ]
(6) A Sin Rejecting the truth
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “I have warned you about a raging fire (so stay away
from it) which only the most wretched shall enter who rejects (Imaan) and turns away
(from the truth)”.
[Surah Layl, verses 14-16]
(7) This World The consequences perform
spreading corruption
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “O people! Your corruption (Shirk, sin and oppression) is
to your own detriment (because you will suffer the consequences in this world and especially in the
Aakhirah). You enjoy the pleasures of this world (for a short while), then (when you die) you
shall return to Us and We will inform you of what you used to do (and punish you for your
sins)”.
[Surah Yunus, verse 23]
(8) The Aakhirah The marketplace of Jannah
Rasulullaah ρ said that there is a marketplace in Jannah where no
buying and selling takes place. All that it found there are the
appearances of people where a person in Jannah merely has to like the
look of any one of them and that will be the appearance he will look
like.
[Tirmidhi 2550, from Hadhrat Ali τ]
(9) Cures from the Qur'aan Colds should not be treated
and Rasulullaah ρ immediately
Rasulullaah ρ said, “There is a vein in the head of every human which
boils over with leprosy. When this boiling over takes place, Allaah
allows a cold to harness it. You should therefore not treat such colds.”
[Mustadrak of Haakim 8262, from Hadhrat Aa'isha 
‫ا‬ ‫]ر‬

Physicians are of the opinion that it is best not to treat colds

immediately, but advise that it be done only after a few days.
(10) Advice from Rasulullaah ρ
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Shaytaan is created from fire and water extinguishes fire, you should
perform wudhu whenever you start to lose your temper.”
[Abu Dawood 4784, from Hadhrat Atiyya τ]

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In the light of the Qur'aan and Ahadeeth

(1) Islaamic History Imaam Nasa'ee
‫ر ا‬

His name was Ahmad bin Shu’ayb and he was also known as Abu
Abdur Rahmaan. He was born in the town of Nasa in Khurasan in the
year 215 A.H. He acquired his elementary education in his hometown,
but then travelled to Khurasan, Hijaaz, Egypt, Iraq, Jazeerah and
Shaam to quench his thirst for the knowledge of Deen. He eventually
settled down in Egypt from where he spread the Deen and taught
Ahadeeth. He became so famous in the region that there was none who
could equal him in the field in all of the land. His famous compilation of
Ahadeeth titled Al Mujtabaa is commonly known as Nasa'ee Shareef
and is an abridged version of his Sunan Kubra. Whole he was also an
expert in Ahadeeth, Imaam Nasa'ee
‫ ر ا‬also specialised in the science
of Fiqh in Ahadeeth and the classification of Ahadeeth. This
specialisation is seen in his book Al Mujtaba in which he cites a Hadith
several times, each time deriving new laws from them. He was also a
person always engaged in Ibaadah and spent all his nights this way. He
left Egypt for Palestin in the year 302 A.H. and eventually passed away
there in the year 303 A.H.
(2) Allaah’s Power From the skies to the earth
It is through the tremendous power of Allaah that without the agency
of any clouds, water descends from the skies to the earth in the form
of dew. This covers the vegetation, making them moist and granting
them added protection against the harsh sunlight. This supplies the
moisture without the vegetation having to endure the harshness of a
torrential downpour or hail. All these different forms of water
descending from the skies and the alternation of the various seasons
are signs of the tremendous power of Allaah.
(3) A Fardh The final Advice of Rasulullaah
ρ
The last advice that Rasulullaah ρ gave was, “Fear Allaah with regard to
your salaah (by performing it regularly) and your slaves (by fulfilling all
their rights).”
[Abu Dawood 5156, from Hadhrat Ali τ]

(4) A Sunnah The sleeves of a garment

should reach up to the wrists
The sleeves of Rasulullaah ρ’s garments reached up to his wrists.
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 [Abu Dawood 4027, from Hadhrat Asmaa bint Yazeed 
‫ا‬ ‫]ر‬

(5) An Important Act and its Maintaining good family

Virtue relations
Rasulullaah ρ said, “The person who wishes that his life be extended
and that his sustenance be blessed should maintain good family
relations.”
[Bukhaari 5986, from Hadhrat Anas τ]
(6) A Sin Performing salaah for show
Rasulullaah ρ said that when a person performs salaah to show people
and performs it terribly when no one is watching him, this act is like
him trying to humiliate Allaah.
[Bayhaqi Vol.2 Pg.290, frpom Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood τ]
(7) This World Saving oneself from this world
Rasulullaah ρ said, “When this world presented itself to me, I told it to
go away. As it left, it said to me, ‘While you have been saved from me,
those coming after me will not be able to save themselves.”
[Bayhaqi 10128, from Hadhrat Abu Bakr τ]
(8) The Aakhirah The Mu'mineen crossing the
bridge of Siraat
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “On the day (of Qiyaamah), you will see the light of the
Mu'mineen and Mu'minaat run ahead of them and on their right (and left)-hand sides
(guiding them across the dark Bridge of Siraat). (They will be told,) “Today you are given the good
news of Jannaat beneath which rivers flow, where you shall live forever.” That is the
supreme success”.
[Surah Hadeed, verse 12]
(9) Cures from the Qur'aan Treating the effects of evil
and Rasulullaah ρ spirits
Hadhrat Abu Layla τ reports that he was once with Rasulullaah ρ when
a Bedouin came and said that his brother was suffering. “What is he
suffering from?” Rasulullaah ρ asked. The man replied that his brother
was suffering from the evil effects of an evil spirit. Rasulullaah ρ asked
him to bring his brother and when he did, Rasulullaah ρ recited a few
verses of the Qur'aan and blew on the man. He was then completely
cured. The verses were Surah Faatiha, the first four verses of Surah
Baqarah, two verses from the middle of Surah Baqarah (%‫)و ا '" ا وا‬,
Aayatul Kursi, the last three verses of Surah Baqarah, a verse from
Surah Aal Imraan (
‫ ا‬% (),a verse from Surah A’raaf (
‫ن ر!'" ا‬ ّ ‫)ا‬, a verse
from Surah Mu'minoon (
‫ع  ا‬%, - ‫)و‬, a verse from Surah Jinn, ten
verses from the beginning of Surah Saaffaat, three verses from the end
of Surah Hashar, Surah Ikhlaas, Surah Falaq and Surah Naas.
[Ibn Maajah 3549]
(10) Qur'aanic Advice
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Do not hide testimony (when you are called to deliver it)
for whoever hides it has a sinful heart. Allaah knows well whatever you do”.
[Surah Baqarah, verse 283]

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In the light of the Qur'aan and Ahadeeth

(1) Islaamic History Imaam Ibn Maajah
‫ر ا‬

His name was Muhammad bin Yazeed, was known as Abu Abdullaah,
but commonly referred to Ibn Maajah. Maajah was the name of his
grandfather. He was a great Imaam of Ahadeeth and had travelled to
Iraq, Basrah, Kufa, Baghdad, Makkah, Shaam and Egypt in search of
the knowledge of Ahadeeth, where he studied under the tutelage of
expert scholars. His famous work was the Sunan Ibn Maajah, which
comprises of 4000 Ahadeeth and is one of the six most authentic
compilations of Ahadeeth. He says that when he [presented the book to
Imaam Abu Zur’ah
‫ر ا‬, the Imaam remarked, “I fear that when people
get their hands on this book, they would forsake all the others.” He
served the sciences of Ahadeeth and Tafseer all his life and eventually
passed away on the 22nd of Ramadhaan in the year 273 A.H.
(2) Rasulullaah ρ’s Miracle Blessings in a few dates
Rasulullaah ρ once instructed Hadhrat Umar τ to arrange for the
provisions of 400 horsemen from the Muzaynah tribe. When Hadhrat
Umar τ informed Rasulullaah ρ that he did not have much to give them,
Rasulullaah ρ bade him to give what he had. Hadhrat Umar τ them took
them to his house, where he distributed a few dates amongst them.
Hadhrat Nu’maan bin Muqarrin τ reports that Allaah placed so much
blessings in the dates that after all the men had been given what they
needed, there were still so many dates left over as there had originally
been.
[Bayhaqi 2112]
(3) A Fardh Pouring water over the entire
body in Ghusl
Rasulullaah ρ said that because impurity gets beneath every hair of the
body, it is necessary to wash every hair, thereby cleansing the body
thoroughly.
[Tirmidhi 106, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]
It is Fardh (obligatory) during Ghusl for every part of the body to be
washed. Water needs to reach the roots of the hairs of the head and
beard, because of which women should loosen their hair.
(4) A Sunnah The du’aa for all goodness
Rasulullaah ρ recited the following du’aa for the best in all things:

TRANSLATION: O Allaah! I ask You for all goodness that You hold the

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treasures of.
[Mustadrak of Haakim 1924, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood τ]]
(5) An Important Act and its The virtue of reciting the
Virtue Qur'aan
Rasulullaah ρ said that reciting the Qur'aan in salaah is better than
reciting it out of salaah and reciting it out of salaah is better than
reciting Allaahu Akbar. Furthermore, Rasulullaah ρ stated that the
recitation of Subhaanallaah and Allaahu Akbar is better than Sadaqah,
Sadaqah is better than fasting and fasting is a shield against the fire of
Jahannam.
[Mishkaatul Masaabeeh 2166, from Hadhrat Aa'isha 
‫ا‬ ‫]ر‬

(6) A Sin The most disgraced of all

people
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Verily those who oppose Allaah and His Rasool ρ are
the most disgraced (hold no value)”.
[Surah Mujaadalah, verse 106]
(7) This World The life of this world is not all
happiness
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Allaah increases sustenance for whoever He pleases
and reduces (sustenance for whoever He pleases). They (the Kuffaar) rejoice (boast) about (their
wealth and positions in) the life of this world whereas the life of this world is a worthless
article in comparison with the Aakhirah (therefore, despite their boasting, they have nothing if
they do not earn the pleasures of the Aakhirah)”.
[Surah Ra’d, verse 26]
(8) The Aakhirah The rows of the people of
Jannah
Rasulullaah ρ said that of the 120 rows of the people who will be
entering Jannah, 80 rows will comprise of the people of his Ummah and
the remaining 40 rows will be the rest of mankind.
[Tirmidhi 2546, from Hadhrat Buraydah τ]

(9) Cures from the Qur'aan An important directive

and Rasulullaah ρ
Rasulullaah ρ said, “When you come to know that a plague has affected
an area, then do not go there and if you happen to be there, do not
leave.”
[Bukhaari 5728, from Hadhrat Usaamah bin Zaid τ]
(10) Advice from Rasulullaah ρ
Rasulullaah ρ said, “Never be jealous of each other, never exaggerate
in speech when trading to deceive the customer, never harbour enmity
for each other, never turn your faces from each other and never make
a deal over your brother’s deal.”
[Muslim 6541, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]

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9
In the light of the Qur'aan and Ahadeeth

(1) Islaamic History Hadhrat Junayd Baghdadi
‫ر ا‬

Hadhrat Junayd
‫ ر ا‬was a saint of the highest calibre and an Imaam in
knowledge and recognition of Allaah during the third Islaamic century.
His mentor was his maternal uncle Hadhrat Sirri Saqti
‫ر ا‬. When he
was just seven years of age, he was asked for the definition of
gratitude. He replied, “When a favour is granted, gratitude means
never to disobey the command of the benefactor.” Hearing this, the
people acknowledged that his speech was truly inspired by Allaah. He
completed his studies in Fiqh with Hadhrat Sufyaan Thowri
‫ ر ا‬and was
already issuing Fataawaa by the age of 20. He once said, “Never follow
a person who has not memorised the Qur'aan and does not write the
Ahadeeth of Rasulullaah ρ because the foundation of the Deen is the
Qur'aan and the Ahadeeth.” Together with being regarded as an
Imaam in the knowledge of the Shari'ah, he is also an Imaam in
Tareeqah. He stated that he had been granted a high position in Sulook
and Ma’rifah because of staying hungry, forsaking worldly pleasures
and staying awake in Ibaadah during the nights. He avoided giving
lectures. When he was once instructed by Rasulullaah ρ in a dream to
deliver a lecture, the lecture was so effective that many people
accepted Islaam. He was engaged in Dhikr when he passed away on a
Friday in the year 297 A.H. He is buried in the graveyard of Shonizia,
where Imaam Karkhi
‫ ر ا‬is buried.
(2) Allaah’s Power The ant
The ant is one of the marvellous creations of Allaah. Their eyes, nose,
ears and minds have been created with meticulous microscopic detail.
Even more astonishing is that fact that they are able to think, see,
smell and carry out various other functions with these. They can smell
something as far as a mile away and when one finds something, the
others are summoned to carry it to their heap. They store food in
summer for the winter months and also for the rainy season, knowing
exactly when these seasons will be arriving without the aid of any
instruments. It is only by the power of Allaah that such a tiny creature
possess such profound expertise.
(3) A Fardh Proceeding to the Masjid for
salaah
Rasulullaah ρ said, “When a person performs a proper and complete
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wudhu and then proceeds to the Masjid for salaah, Allaah becomes so
happy with him like a family becomes when their family member who
has gone far away returns suddenly.”
[Ibn Khuzayma 1411, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]

(4) A Sunnah Wearing a Kurta

From all garments, Rasulullaah ρ best liked to wear the Kurta.
[Abu Dawood 4026, from Hadhrat Ummu Salamah 
‫ا‬ ‫]ر‬

(5) A Nafl The Tasbeeh Faatimi

Rasulullaah ρ said that a person will never be at a loss if he recites ‫ن‬ َ َ.ُْ/


ِ ‫'( ا‬Subhaanallaah') 33 times, ِ #ِ %ُ َْ.ْ‫'( ا‬Al Hamdulillaah') 33 times and
ُ ‫ا‬
0َْ‫'( َأآ‬Allaahu Akbar') 34 times.
[Muslim 1349, from Hadhrat Ka’b bin Ujrah τ]

(6) A Sin Women wearing perfume out

of the house
Rasulullaah ρ said, “The woman who applies perfume and then passes
by people for them to smell the fragrance is a fornicator and everyone
looking at her is also a fornicator.”
[Tirmidhi 2786, from Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari τ]
(7) This World Never be preoccupied with
worldly matters
Rasulullaah ρ said, “The person closest to me on the Day of Qiyaamah
will be the one who will emerge from this world as I do. I swear by
Allaah that apart from myself, everyone of you will get tangled up in
this world in some way or another.”
[Ahmad 20947, from Hadhrat Abu Dharr τ]
(8) The Aakhirah No extremities of heat or cold
in Jannah
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “As a reward for their patience (in this world), they shall
have Jannah and (garments and bedding made of the purest) silk. They will recline on couches
there (in Jannah) and will feel neither (the discomfort of) heat nor (the misery of) cold”.
[Surah Dahar, verses 12-13]
(9) Cures from the Qur'aan Protection from the evil eye
and Rasulullaah ρ
Rasulullaah ρ said that when a person is impressed by something, he
should recite the following du’aa to ensure that no harm comes of the
gaze:

(10) Qur'aanic Advice

Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Say (O Muhammad ε), ‘If you love Allaah then follow
me (Muhammad ε), Allaah will then love you (He will reward you and grant you numerous
material and spiritual blessings) and forgive your sins. Allaah is Most Forgiving, Most
Merciful.’”.
[Surah Aal Imraan, verse 31]

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In the light of the Qur'aan and Ahadeeth

(1) Islaamic History Sultan Mahmood Ghaznawi
‫ر ا‬

Sultan Mahmood Ghaznawi
‫ ر ا‬was a famous king in the channels of
Islaamic history. He was the son of Ameer Subuktageen and was born
in the year 357 A.H. He received the highest available education and
became the king after the death of his father. The Empire grew from
strength to strength during his reign and many regions were conquered
during this time. He established justice and peace and treated Muslims
and non-Muslims with equity. He kept watch over the affairs of the
people and ensured that all their needs were fulfilled. He ensured that
the non-Muslims received the rights due to them and even granted
them freedom to worship as they pleased in their places of worship. In
fact, he would often even give them more than was due to them.
However, he did not tolerate indecency and corruption and vehemently
eradicated them. Sultan Mahmood
‫ ر ا‬was a man of immense
knowledge and learning and showed great reverence for the Ulema. He
established a large institute of learning in Ghaznawi and set up a large
trust fund to pay for the expenses of the institute. There were so many
learned scholars amongst his populace that he was the envy of all the
other rulers. He ruled with justice and kindness for approximately 35
years and eventually left this temporary abode of this world in the year
421 A.H., leaving behind a legacy of tremendous accomplishments that
will continue to impress people until the Day of Qiyaamah.
(2) Rasulullaah ρ’s Miracle Hadhrat Hudhayfah τ feels no
cold
Hadhrat Hudhayfah τ reports that it was extremely cold during the
Battle of the Trench and the wind blew fiercely. “Who will gather
intelligence for me from the enemy?” Rasulullaah ρ asked the Sahabah
ψ. Because it was so cold to go out and the Sahabah ψ did not have
proper warm clothing, no one volunteered for the task. Rasulullaah ρ
repeated the request thrice, but still met no response. He then said, “O
Hudhayfah! Stand up and gather some intelligence about the enemy
caravan.” Because Rasulullaah ρ took his name Hadhrat Hudhayfah τ
stood up and proceeded. Because he had responded to the command
of Rasulullaah ρ, Hadhrat Hudhayfah τ says that he did not feel the cold
at all and actually felt that he was walking on a hot day.
[Muslim 4640]
(3) A Fardh Keeping a beard
Rasulullaah ρ said, “Trim your moustaches and allow your beards to
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grow.”
[Bukhaari 5893, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar τ]
The beard is a hallmark of Islaam and is Waajib (compulsory) in the
Shari'ah.
(4) A Sunnah The du’aa to be recited during
the Hajj
The following du’aa should be recited when a person is performing
Hajj:

TRANSLATION: “O our Rabb! Make us obedient to You and make from our
descendants (progeny) a nation (a group) that is also obedient to You. Show us (teach us)
our rites (the manner in which we should worship You) and accept our repentance (forgive our
mistakes). Without doubt, You are the Most Pardoning, the Most Merciful.”
[Surah Baqarah, verse 128]
(5) An Important Act and its Performing Nawaafil salaah at
Virtue home
Rasulullaah ρ said, “After performing your (Fardh) salaah in the Masjid,
reserve a portion of your salaah for the house because it is on account
of salaah that Allaah showers blessing upon the house.”
[Muslim 1822, from Hadhrat Jaabir τ]

(6) A Sin The worst sin is Shirk

Allaah says, “Verily Allaah does not forgive that Shirk (and kufr) be
committed, but may forgive all (sins) besides this for whom He wills.
Whoever commits Shirk has indeed invented a terrible sin.”
[Surah Nisaa, verse 48]
(7) This World The things of this world are
temporary
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “What (pleasures and wealth) is with you (in this world)
shall come to an end and what is with Allaah (the pleasures of the Aakhirah) will last forever.
We shall most definitely reward those who are exercise sabr for the good deeds that they
do”.
[Surah Nahl, verse 96]
(8) The Aakhirah The depth of Jahannam
Rasulullaah ρ said, “If a rock is thrown from the rim of Jahannam it will
not reach the bottom of Jahannam even after falling for seventy years.
Do you then still wonder at Allaah’s statement when He says that He
will fill Jahannam with man and Jinn?”
[Muslim 7435, from Hadhrat Utba bin Ghazwaan τ]
(9) Cures from the Qur'aan Treating Leprosy
and Rasulullaah ρ
Rasulullaah ρ said, “Seven Ajwa dates of Madinah taken every morning
are effective in treating leprosy.”
[Kanzul Ummaal 28332, from Hadhrat Aa'isha 
‫ا‬ ‫]ر‬

(10) Advice from Rasulullaah ρ

Rasulullaah ρ said, “When any of you is refused permission to enter

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leave.”
[Abu Dawood 5181, from Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari τ]

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In the light of the Qur'aan and Ahadeeth

(1) Islaamic History Imaam Ghazaali
‫ر ا‬

Hujjatul Islaam Imaam Ghazaali
‫ ر ا‬is one of the most eminent people
in history. His name was Muhammad and he was also known as Abu
Haamid. He was born in the Zaahiraan district of Iraq in the year 450
A.H. After completing his elementary education in his hometown, he
proceeded to Nishapur, where he studied under Imaamul Haramain
‫ر ا‬.
It was not long thereafter that he was regarded as one of the senior
Ulema of his time. He was only 34 years of age when he was placed at
the helm of the Madrasah Nizaamiyyah in Baghdad, which was the
greatest honour for any Aalim of the time. Because of his knowledge
and practice, he had a tremendous effect upon the heart and minds of
the Muslim world and Allaah caused him to be a means of great benefit
for the Ummah. He disappeared into the wilderness for 12 years for
spiritual reformation and thereafter wrote the classic Ihyaa’ul Uloom,
which was immensely popular and beneficial to both the scholars of
Deen as well as the common people. He passed away in his hometown
in the year 505 A.H. at the age of 55 and is buried there.
(2) Allaah’s Power The mountains
Allaah has created large mountains on earth with their peaks rising
even above the clouds. From these mountains clear and pure springs
and streams flow to satisfy the needs of mankind and other creation.
The fact that such waters find their sources in the solid rock of the
mountains is a great wonder of the creative power of Allaah.
(3) A Fardh Instructing the family at home
to perform salaah
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Instruct (encourage) your family to perform salaah and
(you) yourself (must) remain steadfast on it. We do not ask provision (sustenance) from you,
but We provide for you (your duty is to perform your salaah and not to forsake it in search of
sustenance because We shall provide that for you). The best (most excellent) result (reward in the
Aakhirah) is for (adopting) Taqwa”.
[Surah TaaHaa, verse 132]
(4) A Sunnah Speaking clearly
Hadhrat Aa'isha 
‫ ر ا‬reports that that when Rasulullaah ρ spoke, he
spoke in a manner that was clear and could be easily understood by
anyone.
[Abu Dawood 4839]
It was the Sunnah of Rasulullaah ρ not to inconvenience anyone with
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speech that was not easily understood.
(5) An Important Act and its Nafl salaah
Virtue
Rasulullaah ρ said, “When a person performs 12 Rakaahs (Nafl) salaah
daily, a palace will be built for him in Jannah.”
[Abu Dawood 1250, from Hadhrat Ummu Habeebah 
‫ا‬ ‫]ر‬

(6) A Sin Exposing and Looking at the

Satr
Rasulullaah ρ said that Allaah curses the person who looks at the Satr
of another and also curses the one who exposes it to others.
[Bayhaqi 7538, from Hadhrat Hasan
‫]ر ا‬
(7) This World Disinclination from the world
Rasulullaah ρ said that there is no Ibaadah better than being disinclined
from this world.
[Kanzul Ummaal 6173, from Hadhrat Ammaar bin Yaasir τ]
(8) The Aakhirah Recompense on the Day of
Qiyaamah
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “How will it be (what will their condition be) when We
gather them for a day about which there is no doubt (the Day of Qiyaamah), when every
soul is repaid in full for what it earned (regardless of how little it may have been) and people
will not be oppressed (people will not be punished for sins they did not commit)?”.
[Surah Aal Imraan, verse 25]
(9) Cures from the Qur'aan Treating Fever
and Rasulullaah ρ
Rasulullaah ρ said, “Fever comes from the effect of the heat of
Jahannam, so treat it with water.”
[Bukhaari 5723, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar τ]
Fever is effectively treated by wetting a cloth, squeezing it out and
then wiping it over the body or placing it upon the forehead.
(10) Qur'aanic Advice
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Because of your oaths (that you take in Allaah’s name not
to do good acts), do not make Allaah (do not refer to Allaah as) an obstacle (that stands in your
way when you want) to do righteous acts, to attain Taqwa and to make peace between
people. Allaah is All Hearing, All Knowing. (This verse instructs Muslims not to take oaths not to
do good acts and then refrain from doing the good act with the excuse that they had taken an oath in
Allaah’s name not to do it.)”.
[Surah Baqarah, verse 224]

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In the light of the Qur'aan and Ahadeeth

(1) Islaamic History Sheikh Abdul Qaadir Jaylaani

‫ر ا‬

Peerane Peer Sheikh Abdul Qaadir Jaylaani
‫ ر ا‬was born in the town of
Gilaan in Iran in the year 470 A.H. He was from the progeny of Hadhrat
Hasan τ and arrived in Baghdad, which was then the seat of learning
when he was just 18 years of age. His knowledge and piety is
commonly accepted by all and his words were so effective that any Jew
or Christian present in his discourses would accept Islaam and Muslims
would repent from their wrongs. It was for this reason that over five
thousand Jews and Christians accepted Islaam at his hands and over a
hundred thousand Muslims repented because of this. Because the
people during the time of Sheikh Abdul Qaadir Jaylaani
‫ ر ا‬behaved as
if they were never going to the Aakhirah, he focussed their
attention towards the Aakhirah in his discourses and created the love
for Allaah within their hearts. This always brought the crowd to tears.
he is the founder of the Qaadiriyya line of Tasawwuf. He passed away
at the age of 90 in the year 561 A.H.
(2) Rasulullaah ρ’s Miracle Blessings in a single cup of
food
Hadhrat Samurah bin Jundub τ reports that a cup of some food was
once brought to Rasulullaah ρ. From the same cup, Rasulullaah ρ fed a
group of the Sahabah ψ, after which another group arrived and ate. In
this manner, many groups of Sahabah ψ arrived and continued eating
from the cup from the morning until the time of Zuhr. “Did the food
keep increasing?” someone asked Hadhrat Samurah τ. He replied,
“What wonder is there when the food kept coming from the heavens!”
[Bayhaqi 2342]
(3) A Fardh Paying debts
Rasulullaah ρ said that delaying in the payment of debts when one has
the means to settle it is a form of oppression (therefore a Haraam act).
[Bukhaari 2400, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]
(4) A Sunnah Du’aa using the Ism A’zam
When Rasulullaah ρ once heard a person making du’aa, he said, “You
have made du’aa using the Ism A’zam, which is a name because of
which any du’aa will be accepted. This Ism A’zam is:

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 [Tirmidhi 3475, from Hadhrat Buraydah τ]
(5) An Important Act and its Treating people with kindness
Virtue
Rasulullaah ρ once asked the Sahabah ψ, “Should I not tell you about
the one for whom Jahannam is forbidden? It is forbidden for every such
person who treats people with kindness and sympathy.”
[Tirmidhi 2488, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood τ]
(6) A Sin Concealing testimony
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Do not hide testimony (when you are called to deliver it)
for whoever hides it has a sinful heart. Allaah knows well whatever you do”.
[Surah Baqara, verse 283]
(7) This World People who desire only this
world
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “18. Whoever desires the pleasures of this world, We
shall speedily grant (him/her) whatever We will (not necessarily what s/he wills) for whoever
We will (and not for everyone who wills) in this very world, and then We will appoint
Jahannam for him. He will enter it admonished (condemned) and rejected”.
[Surah Bani Israa'eel, verse 18]
(8) The Aakhirah The punishment in the grave is
true
When Rasulullaah ρ once passed by two graves, he said, “The people in
these two graves are being punished for acts that do not seem serious.
The one is being punished for not guarding against urine splashing on
him and the other for carrying tales.”
[Bukhaari 218, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas τ]
This Hadith proves that the punishment in the grave is true and that
people will start receiving punishment already in their graves for their
sins.
(9) Cures from the Qur'aan A cure for every illness in the
and Rasulullaah ρ Black Seed (Kulunji)
Rasulullaah ρ advised the use of the black seed, saying, “It is a cure for
everything except death.”
[Bukhaari 5687, from Hadhrat Aa'isha 
‫ا‬ ‫]ر‬

Allaama Ibn Qayyim
‫ ر ا‬has written that use of the black seed is
effective in curing flatulence, phlegm and fever. If mixed with honey
and taken with hot water, it is effective in removing stones from the
kidney and bladder.
(10) Advice from Rasulullaah ρ
Rasulullaah ρ said, “The young should greet the old, those walking
should greet those who are seated and the smaller group should greet
the larger group.”
[Abu Dawood 5198, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]

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(1) Islaamic History Imaam Abul Hasan Ali Ash’ari

‫ر ا‬

Imaam Abul Hasan Ash’ari
‫ ر ا‬was from the progeny of the famous
Sahabi Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari τ. There was a sect during his time
called the Mu’tazila, who were regarded as intelligent people and who
had a great influence amongst the academics of the land. Their
opinions were mostly based on logical deductions and it became
fashionable amongst the masses to follow them. Their ideologies
causes tremendous chaos and deviation amongst the people and it was
to eradicate their disastrous influence that Allaah selected Imaam Abul
Hasan
‫ر ا‬. He opposed their false beliefs and made a concerted effort
to attend their gatherings and convince them of the truth. When people
asked him why he took the trouble to engage with these people of
Bid'ah, he would reply, “If I do not go to them, how will the truth
become apparent and how will they know that there is someone to
defend the Ahlus Sunnah wal Jamaa'ah and to substantiate their
beliefs.” He thus continued to disprove their beliefs until they were
weakened and unable to exert their influence. He passed away in
Baghdad in the year 324 A.H.
(2) Allaah’s Power The ability to defend
Allaah has granted every creature the natural ability to defend itself.
Bulls, goats and oxen have been given horns to defend themselves.
Wild animals such as deer and buffaloes have also been given horns
with which they are able to ward off attacks from even predatory
animals. It is a sign of Allaah’s great power that He has taught all
creatures various methods by which they are able to fend for
themselves.
(3) A Fardh Believing that Rasulullaah ρ
was the final Nabi
Allaah states in the Qur'aan, “He (Rasulullaah ρ) is Allaah’s Rasool and the seal of
all Ambiyaa (after whom there shall never come another Nabi)”.
[Surah Ahzaab, verse 40]
It is Fardh (obligatory) to believe that Rasulullaah ρ was the final Nabi,
after which no other will come to this world.
(4) A Sunnah Not to recline while eating
Rasulullaah ρ said, “I never recline while eating.”
[Bukhaari 5398, from Hadhrat Abu Juhfa τ]

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(5) An Important Act and its The blessings of Istighfaar
Virtue
Rasulullaah ρ said, “When a person seeks forgiveness regularly, Allaah
will ease every hardship for him, alleviate his worries and provide
sustenance for him from avenues he never anticipated.”
[Abu Dawood 1518, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas τ]
(6) A Sin Disclosing marital secrets
Rasulullaah ρ said that the worst of people in the sight of Allaah on the
Day of Qiyaamah will be the person who engages in marital relations
with his wife and then discloses the secrets of the relationship with a
friend.
[Muslim 3542, from Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri τ]
(7) This World The consequences of amassing
the wealth of this world
Rasulullaah ρ said, “Do not amass wealth because this will cause you to
incline towards this world.”
[Tirmidhi 2328, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood τ]

(8) The Aakhirah The bounties of the people

with Taqwa
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Verily those with Taqwa shall be (enjoying themselves)
in shades (the shade of Allaah’s throne on the Day of Qiyaamah and then the shade of Jannah),
springs and the fruit of their choice. (They will be told,) “Eat and drink with all blessings as
reward for the deeds you carried out (in the world).” Thus do We reward those who do
good. May misery be the end of the rejecters on that day!”
[Surah Mursalaat, verses 41-45]
(9) Cures from the Qur'aan Using the Miswaak
and Rasulullaah ρ
Rasulullaah ρ said, “The Miswaak cleanses the mouth and pleases
Allaah.”
[Nasa'ee 5, from Hadhrat Aa'isha 
‫ا‬ ‫]ر‬

Allaama Ibn Qayyim
‫ ر ا‬writes that the Miswaak gives shine to the
teeth, strengthens the gums, expels bad breath, clears the mind,
purges phlegm, strengthens the eyesight and clears the voice.
[Tibbun Nabawi]
(10) Qur'aanic Advice
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “O you who have Imaan! Remember Allaah in
abundance (at all times) and glorify Him (especially during the) morning and evening”.
[Surah Ahzaab, verses 41-42]

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(1) Islaamic History Allaama Abdur Rahmaan bin

Jowzi
‫ر ا‬
The great Muhaddith, historian, writer and orator Allaama Abdur
Rahmaan bin Jowzi
‫ ر ا‬was born in the year 508 A.H. in Baghdad.
Because his father passed away when he was a young boy, his mother
sent him to study under the famous Muhaddith Ibn Naasir
‫ ر ا‬when he
reached the age of learning. He thus began his arduous journey of
learning with great enthusiasm. He says that he was still a young boy
of six when he entered a class of elder students. He did not remember
every playing with children or laughing in the bazaars. He says that
whenever he saw a new book, it seemed to him that he had a new
treasure. He thus studied 20000 books while he was just a student. He
started to write books at a young age and had written a thousand in his
lifetime. Amongst his writings were Kitaabul Mowdu’aat, Sifatus Safwa
and Saydul Khaatir, all of which were highly acclaimed masterpieces.
He passed away in Baghdad in the year 597 A.H.
(2) Rasulullaah ρ’s Miracle Recovering from a coma
Hadhrat Jaabir τ reports that he once fell extremely ill and was in a
coma when Rasulullaah ρ and Hadhrat Abu Bakr τ arrived to see him.
Rasulullaah ρ asked for some water, used it for wudhu and then
sprinkled the remaining water on Hadhrat Jaabir τ. He then regained
consciousness and was cured.
[Muslim 4147]
(3) A Fardh Performing the Qadhaa salaah
Rasulullaah ρ said, “When any of you forgets to perform salaah or
sleeps though the time of salaah, then (as expiation) he should
perform the salaah as soon as he remembers.”
[Tirmidhi 177, from Hadhrat Abu Qataadahτ]
When a person misses the Fardh salaah for a valid reason or sleeps
though the time, it will be Fardh (obligatory) for him to perform the
Qadhaa salaah.
(4) A Sunnah
The following du’aa should be recited to be safeguarded against sins:

TRANSLATION: O Allaah! Bless me with the ability to forsake sins for as

long as You keep me alive.
[Tirmidhi 3570, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas τ]

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(5) An Important Act and its The reward for keeping the
Virtue Masjid clean
Rasulullaah ρ said that Allaah will build a mansion in Jannah for the
person who removes dirt from the Masjid.
[Ibn Maajah 757, from Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri τ]

(6) A Sin The punishment for Kufr is

Jahannam
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Verily the riches and the progeny of the Kaafiroon
shall not help them at all against (the punishment of) Allaah. These people will be the fuel of
the fire”.
[Surah Aal Imraan, verse 10]
(7) This World Wealth and children are
merely adornments of this
world
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Wealth and sons are merely adornments of this
worldly life (that will not last forever). The lasting good deeds (all good actions that one does in
this world, the rewards of which are everlasting) are best in the sight of your Rabb in terms of
reward and best in terms of expectations (because the expected rewards in the Aakhirah are
guaranteed by Allaah)”.
[Surah Kahaf, verse 46]
(8) The Aakhirah The daily announcement of the
grave
Rasulullaah ρ stated that the grave makes an announcement every day
saying, “I am the home of solitude! I am the home of insects!”
[Tirmidhi 2460, from Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri τ]

(9) Cures from the Qur'aan Protection from serious

and Rasulullaah ρ diseases
Rasulullaah ρ said that when a person licks on honey for three
mornings a month, no serious disease can afflict him.
[Ibn Maajah 3450, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]
(10) Advice from Rasulullaah ρ
Rasulullaah ρ said, “Continue worshipping Allaah, feeding people and
spreading the greeting of Salaam. You will then enter Jannah in peace.”
[Tirmidhi 1855, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Amr τ]

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(1) Islaamic History Hadhrat Mu’eenud Deen CHisti

‫ر ا‬

Hadhrat Mu’eenud Deen Chisti
‫ ر ا‬was born in the Anghan town of
Sajistan in the year 537 A.H. It is for this reason that he is sometimes
referred to as Sajzi. He is the founder of the Chistiyyah school and had
spent 20 years in the service of his mentor Hadhrat Uthmaan Haarooni

‫ر ا‬. He then proceeded to India after being appointed as a successor.

India was then steeped in Kufr and Shirk and people were worshipping
stones, trees, cows and even dung. He travelled extensively throughout
India to raise the call to the Oneness of Allaah and taking the message
of Islaam throughout the land in his mission of Da’wah. As a result,
thousand of people accepted Islaam and the cry of Allaahu Akbar could
be heard throughout the country. The people themselves then carried
the message forward to others. After continuously pursuing this effort
of Da’wah for almost half a century, Hadhrat Mu’eenud Deen
‫ر ا‬
eventually passed away at the age of 90 in the year 627 A.H. and is
buried in Ajmer.
(2) Allaah’s Power The kangaroo
The kangaroo is an animal resembling the rabbit, but larger in size,
close to the height of a human being. Its forelegs are small, but the
hindlegs are large and powerful. It has a long and powerful tail upon
which it is able to sit. The unique feature if this animal is that it has a
pouch on its abdomen in which it places its newborn children, which
measure only an inch at birth and cannot even open their eyes. Despite
this, they are able to grab at the hairs of the mother’s body and hop
into the pouch, where they drink milk and grow. The babies spend
most of their time in the pouch, being carried about by the mother,
who feeds them and keeps them safe. It is only by the immense power
of Allaah that these creatures are able to find their way to the pouch
and grow up here.
(3) A Fardh The husband is obliged to see
to his wife’s expenses
Rasulullaah ρ said, “It is Waajib (compulsory) for you to provide food
and clothing for your wives according to your means.”
[Muslim 2950, from Hadhrat Jaabir τ]
(4) A Sunnah Words of du’aa are to be
repeated thrice
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Rasulullaah ρ preferred to repeat the words of du’aa and Istighfaar
thrice.
[Abu Dawood 1524, from Hadhrat Baraa τ]
(5) An Important Act and its Reciting Surah Dukhaan on
Virtue Friday nights
Rasulullaah ρ said that when a person recites Surah Dukhaan on a
Friday, seventy thousand angels are deputed to seek forgiveness for
him and all his sins are forgiven.
[Tirmidhi 2888-9, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]

(6) A Sin Taking a loan with the

intention of not repaying it
Rasulullaah ρ said, “When a person takes a loan from another with the
intention of not repaying it, he will meet Allaah (on the Day of
Qiyaamah) as a thief.”
[Ibn Maajah 2410, from Hadhrat Suhayb τ]

(7) This World This world will come to an end

Rasulullaah ρ said, “A person keeps saying, ‘My wealth! My wealth!’
whereas the only three things that really belong to him are (1) the food
he has eaten, (2) the clothing he has worn out and (3) the Sadaqah
that he has stored (in the Aakhirah) as a treasure. Everything else will
come to an end and will be left behind for others.”
[Muslim 7422, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]

(8) The Aakhirah The Day of Qiyaamah

Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Verily the (time for the) Day of Judgement has been
fixed (already determined). (It will be) The day when the trumpet will be blown and you will
come (to the Plain of Reckoning) in large groups (grouped according to beliefs and actions). The
sky will be opened and will become (like) many doors (for the angels to make their entry). The
mountains will be made to fly (about like flakes of wool) and will be (finally) reduced to dust”.
[Surah Naba, verses 17-20]
(9) Cures from the Qur'aan Treating joint pains with figs
and Rasulullaah ρ
Rasulullaah ρ advised the use of figs to treat piles and joint pains.
[Kanzul Ummaal 28276, from Hadhrat Abu Dharr τ]
(10) Qur'aanic Advice
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Why is it that you do not spend in Allaah’s way (to
please Allaah) when the inheritance of the heavens and the earth belongs to Him?”
[Surah Hadeed, verse 10]

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(1) Islaamic History Sultan Nurud Deen Zangi
‫ر ا‬

Sultan Nurud Deen Zangi
‫ ر ا‬was born on the 17th of Shawwaal 511
A.H. He was a pious man who was often engaged in Ibaadah. He
succeeded his father Imaadud Deen Zangi as the king of Shaam and
opened up Madrasahs in all the major centres. He showed great
respect for the Ulema and men of knowledge and also spent a lot in
Sadaqah. When his wife once complained of having too little, he gave
her his three shops, which yielded only twenty Dinaars a year. When
she said that this was still too little, he told her, “This is all I possess.
Everything else you see with me is the property of the public. I am just
their treasurer and do not want to go to Jahannam by misappropriating
this trust for your sake.” His greatest desire was to conquer Baytul
Muqaddas, but he did not realise this dream. He passed away in the
year 569 A.H. and it was his general Salahud Deen Ayyubi
‫ ر ا‬who
conquered Baytul Muqaddas in the year 583 A.H. The historian Ibn
Atheer
‫ ر ا‬writes that after the Khulafaa Raashideen and Hadhrat Umar
bin Abdul Azeez
‫ر ا‬, he has no knowledge of a personality better and
more just than Sultan Nurud Deen Zangi
‫ر ا‬.
(2) Rasulullaah ρ’s Miracle Curing a child who could not
talk
When Rasulullaah ρ was returning after pelting the Jamara Aqaba
during the Hajj, a woman brought a child to Hadhrat Moulana saying,
“O Rasulullaah ρ! My child has been afflicted with a disease because of
which he is unable to speak.” Rasulullaah ρ then asked for a dish of
water, washed both his hands, gargled his mouth and then handed it to
the woman saying, “Keep giving him the water to drink, sprinkling
some upon him and making du’aa that Allaah cures him.” Hadhrat
Ummu Jundub 
‫ ر ا‬says that when she met the woman a year later
and asked her about the child, she replied, “He is well and has a level
of understanding that even some adults do not have.”
[Ibn Maajah 3532]
(3) A Fardh Paying the labourer in full
Rasulullaah ρ said that amongst the three persons whom he shall
contest on the Day of Qiyaamah will be the person who employed a
labourer, extracted the full labour due from him and then failed to pay
him in full.
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It is Waajib (compulsory) to pay the employee in full.
(4) A Sunnah The du’aa for beneficial
knowledge
Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ reports that Rasulullaah ρ used to recite the
following du’aa:

TRANSLATION: O Allaah! Grant me the full benefit of the knowledge

you gave me, teach me beneficial knowledge and increase my
knowledge.”
[Tirmidhi 3599]
(5) An Important Act and its Raising an orphan
Virtue
Rasulullaah ρ said, “The best Muslim household is that which has an
orphan and which treats him well. The worst Muslim household is that
which has an orphan and which treats him badly.”
[Ibn Maajah 3679, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]
(6) A Sin Miserliness
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Those who are miserly with what Allaah has given
them from His bounty (especially miserly in spending for Jihaad) should never think that this
(miserliness) is best for them. Indeed it is worse for them. That (wealth, etc) with which they
are miserly shall soon be tied to their necks (like a yoke) on the Day of Judgement. To
Allaah belongs the inheritance of the heavens and the earth (because everything will be left
entirely to Him when Qiyaamah takes place) and Allaah is Informed of what you do (and will
compensate you for whatever you spend for His pleasure)”.
[Surah Aal Imraan, verse 180]
(7) This World The things of this world are
transitory
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Whatever you have been granted (in this world) are the
assets and adornments of this worldly life (which you will have with you only for a short while).
(However,) That (the rewards for your good deeds) which is with Allaah is better and
everlasting. Do you not understand (that it is foolish to cling on to something temporary at the
expense of losing something everlasting) ?”.
[Surah Qasas, verse 60]
(8) The Aakhirah How the grave treats the
Mu'min
Rasulullaah ρ stated that when a Mu'min is laid into the grave, it says
to him, “Blessed is your arrival! From all the people walking on earth, I
liked you the best. Now that you have been made over to me, you will
see how well I treat you.” The grave will then expand for him and a
door to Jannah will be opened up for him.
[Tirmidhi 2460, from Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri τ]
(9) Cures from the Qur'aan Treating a weak heart
and Rasulullaah ρ
Rasulullaah ρ said, “Use oranges because it strengthens the heart.”
[Kanzul Ummaal 28253]

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Muhadditheen state that orange juice cleanses the stomach, effectively
stops nausea and vomiting and increases the appetite.
(10) Advice from Rasulullaah ρ
Rasulullaah ρ said, “When a person is given a gift, he should give
something he has with him in exchange. If he has nothing to give, he
should praise the person (in gratitude) because whoever does this has
shown gratitude and whoever does not has been ungrateful.”
[Abu Dawood 4813, from Hadhrat Jaabir τ]

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(1) Islaamic History Sultan Salaahud Deen Ayyoobi

‫ر ا‬

Sultan Salaahud Deen Ayyoobi
‫ ر ا‬is known as the conqueror of Baytul
Muqaddas. He was an accomplished king during the 6th Islaamic
century and is known as Ayyoob because his father’s name was
Ayyoob. Her grew up in a middle-classed but noble home and was
trained as a military man. After becoming the king, he made many
sacrifices and needed to exercise great fortitude. He made it his
objective in life to uplift the name of Allaah in this world and in this he
realised his greatest feat, which was to free Baytul Muqaddas from the
hands of the Kuffaar. Baytul Muqaddas had been ruled by the
Christians for 90 years, during which time they had oppressed the
Muslims most savagely. However, when he conquered the land from
the Christians, rather than taking revenge from them, Sultan Salaahud
Deen Ayyoobi
‫ ر ا‬announced that every elderly person who cold not
afford to pay the ransom should be set free to go wherever he pleased.
They were then given the entire day to vacate the city and were
permitted to visit whenever they pleased.
(2) Allaah’s Power Snow-caped mountains
Snow often caps the peaks of mountains in high-lying areas where
temperatures are freezing despite the fact that such areas are closer to
the sun. Contrary to this logic, temperatures actually drop as one goes
higher. This can only be because of the immense power of Allaah.
(3) A Fardh The guarantee of protection
for performing the Fajr salaah
Rasulullaah ρ said that a person will be in the protection of Allaah when
he performs his Fajr salaah.
[Muslim 1493, from Hadhrat Jundub τ]
(4) A Sunnah Showing love to one’s children
When Rasulullaah ρ was once kissing his grandson Hadhrat Husayn bin
Ali 
‫ر ا‬, Hadhrat Aqra bin Haabis τ remarked, “I have ten children but
never kiss any of them.” To this, Rasulullaah ρ replied, “Mercy will not
be shown to those who do not show mercy.”
[Abu Dawood 5218, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]
(5) An Important Act and its Reciting the Qur'aan
Virtue
Rasulullaah ρ said, “Recite the Qur'aan because it will intercede on
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[Muslim 1874, from Hadhrat Abu Umaamah τ]
(6) A Sin Passing judgement after
taking a bribe
Rasulullaah ρ said, “When a person passes judgement after taking a
bribe, he will be cast into a pit of Jahannam that is so deep that he will
not reach the bottom even after falling for five hundred years.”
[Targheeb wat Tarheeb 3176, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas τ]

(7) This World Who will be successful?

Rasulullaah ρ said, “Successful is the person who, after accepting
Islaam, is given that amount of sustenance that suffices for him and
with which Allaah grants him contentment.”
[Muslim 2426, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Amr τ]
(8) The Aakhirah What the people of Jannah can
expect
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Verily the righteous (Mu'mineen) shall be enjoying
bounties (in Jannah) while looking on (at the splendour around them) from couches. You will
recognise the radiance of bounties on their faces (which will be bright and happy). They will
be given pure sealed (preserved) wine to drink (completely unlike the impure and intoxicating
wine of this world) the seal of which is musk. It is for this that competitors should compete
(instead of competing for the inferior things of this world). Its mixture shall be of Tasneem (which
is) a spring (of Jannah) from which those close to Allaah shall drink”.
[Surah Mutaffifeen, verses 22-28]
(9) Cures from the Qur'aan Cow’s milk
and Rasulullaah ρ
Rasulullaah ρ said, “Drink cow’s milk. Because it grazes on every type
of plant, it is a cure for every illness.”
[Mustadrak 8224, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood τ]
(10) Qur'aanic Advice
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Has the time not come for the hearts of the Mu'mineen
to submit to Allaah’s remembrance and to the truth that has been revealed (The time
has now arrived for them to forsake sin and to do everything to fulfil all Allaah’s
commands) ? (Submit now before it is too late and) Do not become like those who
were given the Book before (the Jews and Christians), (who delayed submitting to
their complete Deen and did as they desired) after which a long period of time
elapsed (in this disgraceful manner) and their hearts (eventually) hardened
(because of their incessant sinning, thereby depriving them of the ability to
repent)? (In fact, even today) A large number of them (the Jews and Christians)
are sinners (disobedient without any worry of retribution)”.
[Surah Hadeed, verse 16]

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(1) Islaamic History The qualities of Sultan

Salaahud Deen Ayyoobi
‫ر ا‬
Together with being the king of Egypt and Shaam, Sultan Salaahud
Deen Ayyoobi
‫ ر ا‬was also and sincere and devoted Muslim. He
associated closely with the Ulema and men of knowledge and was an
Aalim himself. He was very particular about his salaah and even when
he was seriously ill, he would call for the Imaam and perform his
salaah. He once mentioned that he had not missed his salaah in
Jamaa'ah for many years. It is strange to note that despite being and
king, zakaah never became Fardh (obligatory) for him. He always
finished his wealth on Sadaqah and could never accumulate enough for
zakaah to become Fardh. He was often seen weeping when he recited
the Qur'aan. He was extremely forbearing and kind and would overlook
the faults of his slaves and companions. In fact, when the leader of the
Christian army was brought to him after he had conquered Baytul
Muqaddas and feared being executed, Sultan Salaahud Deen Ayyoobi ‫ر‬

‫ ا‬reassured him that he was safe and would not be killed. Apart from

this, Allaah had endowed him with many other sterling qualities. It was
in the year 589 A.H. that this soul passed away.
(2) Rasulullaah ρ’s Miracle Unseen help
The Sahabah ψ reports that they were 400 men with Rasulullaah ρ on a
journey when they set up camp at a place where there was no water.
They were worried about their predicament when Allaah sent a small
kid goat to Rasulullaah ρ. It stood by Rasulullaah ρ ρ as he milked her.
Rasulullaah ρ himself drank to his fill from the milk and then gave each
of the Sahabah ψ as much as they could drink. Rasulullaah ρ then tied
the goat up, but when they awoke the following morning, it had
disappeared. When Rasulullaah ρ was informed of this, he remarked,
“The Allaah Who sent her has taken her back.”
[Bayhaqi 2381, from Hadhrat Naafi τ]

(3) A Fardh The daughter’s share of

inheritance
It is Fardh to give a daughter one part of the father’s estate, whereas
the son received two parts. Allaah says, “Allaah instructs you
concerning your children. For a male is the share of two females”
[Surah Nisaa, verse 11]

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(4) A Sunnah The du’aa for piety and
independence
Rasulullaah ρ recited the following du’aa:

TRANSLATION: O Allaah! I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity and

independence.
[Muslim 6904, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood τ]

(5) An Important Act and its Du’aas are never wasted

Virtue
Rasulullaah ρ said, “Verily your Rabb is extremely modest and
generous feels embarrassed to leave His servant empty-handed when
the servant begs of Him.”
[Tirmidhi 3556, from Hadhrat Salmaan Faarsi τ]
(6) A Sin Devouring the wealth of an
orphan
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Give the orphans (in your care) their wealth (when they
reach the age of maturity and understanding) and do not exchange the bad for the good (do not
take what is valuable from their wealth and replace it with something inferior). Do not devour their
wealth (by including it) with your own. It is indeed a serious sin to do so”.
[Surah Nisaa, verse 2]
(7) This World Wealth and children can be a
source of getting nearer to
Allaah
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Your wealth and children are not such that they can
draw you closer to Us (merely because you have them in abundance), except for him who has
Imaan and does good deeds (such a person’s wealth and children can certainly take him closer to
Allaah because he will use them to please Allaah). For these people, there shall be a multiplied
reward on account of what (good) they do, and they shall rest peacefully on balconies (in
Jannah)”.
[Surah Saba, Verse 37]
(8) The Aakhirah How the grave treats the
sinner
Rasulullaah ρ stated that when a sinner is laid into the grave, it says to
him, “Wretched indeed is your arrival! From all the people walking on
earth, I detested you the best. Now that you have been made over to
me, you will see how well I treat you.” The grave will then crush him so
much so that his ribs form both sides will penetrate each other.
[Tirmidhi 2460, from Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri τ]
(9) Cures from the Qur'aan The benefits of watermelon
and Rasulullaah ρ
Rasulullaah ρ said that watermelon taken before eating cleanses the
stomach and eliminates the root of diseases.
[Ibn Asaakir Vol.6 Pg.102]
(10) Advice from Rasulullaah ρ
When the mother of Hadhrat Anas τ asked Rasulullaah ρ for some
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advice, he said, “The best Hijrah is to leave sin and the best Jihaad is
to safeguard the Faraa’idh. Engage in the Dhikr of Allaah abundantly
because there is nothing more loved by Allaah that you can present
before Him.”
[Tabraani in his Kabeer 20821]

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(1) Islaamic History Hadhrat Moulana Jalaalud

Deen Roomi
‫ر ا‬
His name was Muhammad, but he was famously known as Jalaalud
Deen and Moulana Roomi. He was born in Balkh on the 6th of Rabee-ul-
Awwal in the year 604 A.H. His father Sheikh Muhammad Bahaa’ud
Deen
‫ ر ا‬was a great Aalim and famous saint of this time. Moulana
Roomi
‫ ر ا‬acquired his elementary knowledge from his father, but due
to some fallout with the ruler of the time, his father was forced to
move to Konia when Moulana Roomi
‫ ر ا‬was 18 or 20 years of age.
There, he studied under various scholars for eight years, after which he
proceeded to Aleppo, which was a renowned centre of learning. There
he stayed in the Madrasah Halaawiyya and studied under Sheikh Umar
bin Ahmad
‫ر ا‬. He also studied under various other scholars until he
mastered many branches of knowledge. He was then forty years of
age. When his father passed away, Sheikh Burhaanud Deen came for
Tirmidh to pay his respects. After testing Moulana Roomi
‫ر ا‬, the
Sheikh said, “It is only your inner knowledge that is now left. I now
wish to hand this trust of your father’s over to you.” Moulana Roomi
‫ر ا‬
then spent 9 years in the company of the Sheikh and progressed
through the various stages of Ma’rifah and Sulook.
(2) Allaah’s Power The stars
We see countless stars in the open sky at night, which form a
magnificent picture. Allaah says in the Qur'aan that He has decorated
the sky of this world with these bright lanterns. It is indeed a wonder
that these millions of stars have remained shining in the sky for so
many thousands of years without losing their light. People have always
been using the stars to navigate and captains of ship use them even in
today’s modern age for the same purpose. Their perpetual radiance
and clockwork movements are a sign of the glorious power of Allaah.
(3) A Fardh Belief in Taqdeer
Rasulullaah ρ said, “Everything happens according to Taqdeer. In fact,
even the capability and intelligence of a person is in accordance with
Taqdeer.”
[Muslim 6751, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar τ]
Taqdeer means that everything that happens in this world, whether
good or bad, happens according to the will of Allaah, which He has
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predestines. It is Fardh (obligatory) for us to believe in Taqdeer.
(4) A Sunnah Never refuse perfume
Rasulullaah ρ never refused perfume when it was offered to him.
[Tirmidhi 2789, from Hadhrat Anas τ]
(5) An Important Act and its Meeting the Haaji
Virtue
Rasulullaah ρ said, “When you meet the Haaji, greet him, shake hands
with him and ask him to make du’aa for your forgiveness before he
enters his house because he has been cleansed of sins.”
[Ahmad 5348, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar τ]
(6) A Sin The punishment for assisting
in the murder of a Muslim
Rasulullaah ρ said, “The person who assists in the murder of a Muslim
even by mentioning a single word will be raised on the Day of
Qiyaamah with an inscription on his forehead stating, ‘This person is
deprived of the mercy of Allaah.’”
[Ibn Maajah 2620, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]

(7) This World Turning one’s attention away

from this world
Rasulullaah ρ said, “Thinking of death is sufficient to turn one’s
attention away from this world and focus it upon the Aakhirah.”
[Bayhaqi 10159, from Hadhrat Rabee bin Anas τ]
(8) The Aakhirah The favours upon the people of
Jannah
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “(On the other hand,) Many faces on that day will be
resplendent (shining bright with happiness). They (those with shining faces) shall be pleased
with their efforts (in this world because their efforts earned them Jannah) in the lofty gardens of
Jannah where they shall not hear futile talk. (Jannah shall have nothing unpleasant. Neither will
one see anything unpleasant, nor hear anything unpleasant. There will be no noise and shouting in
Jannah, nor any talk that is futile and therefore unpleasant.) In it (Jannah) there are flowing
springs”.
[Surah Ghaashiya, verses 8-12]
(9) Cures from the Qur'aan Treating the ill with Talbina
and Rasulullaah ρ
Hadhrat Aa'isha 
‫ ر ا‬used to advise people to prepare Talbina to treat
the ill, saying, “I have heard Rasulullaah ρ say that Talbina pacifies the
heart of the ill and dispels grief and distress.”
[Bukhaari 5689]
Talbina is made by mixing crushed barley with milk and then adding
honey to sweeten it.
(10) Qur'aanic Advice
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “O you who have Imaan! Fear Allaah and let every soul
see (consider) what (good deeds) it has sent ahead for tomorrow (to be rewarded on the Day of
Qiyaamah). Fear (the punishment of) Allaah (by fulfilling his commands and refraining from sin)!
Indeed Allaah is Informed of what you do”.
[Surah Hashar, verse 18]

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(1) Islaamic History The services Moulana Roomi ‫ر‬

rendered to the Deen

‫ا‬

Moulana Roomi
‫ ر ا‬had spent 40 years of his life in serving the
branches Deeni knowledge such as teaching, lecturing and issuing
Fataawaa. Sheikh Kamaalud Deen Jundi
‫ ر ا‬then instructed his devotee
Shams Tabrez
‫ ر ا‬to go to Rome and ignite the heart of Moulana Roomi

‫ر ا‬. On his way, he happened to spend the night near an area where

the eminent people of the city spent their leisure time. It was there
that he met Moulana Roomi
‫ر ا‬. The two instantly recognised each
other and then proceeded to spend six months engaged in spiritual
exercises in the rooms of Sheikh Salaahud Deen Zarkoob
‫ر ا‬. Moulana
Roomi
‫ ر ا‬then gave up teaching and spent every moment devoted to
the service of Hadhrat Shams Tabrez
‫ر ا‬. In fact, the rumour spread in
town that an insane man had cast a spell on Moulana Roomi
‫ ر ا‬which
rendered him incapable of doing anything. Fearing trouble from the
people, Shams Tabrez
‫ ر ا‬fled and went to live in Damascus. However,
his parting was so traumatic for Moulana Roomi
‫ ر ا‬that he spent the
rest of his days in silence. When he did speak, it would only be poems,
which were recorded by his students and were eventually compiled into
the Mathnawi. These poems cover subjects as diverse as beliefs,
miracles, Tasawwuf, Ibaadah, philosophy and science, all rendered in a
most appealing manner. Moulana Roomi
‫ ر ا‬eventually passed away on
Sunday the 5th of Jumaadal Ukhra 672 A.H.
(2) Rasulullaah ρ’s Miracle The hymning of Tasbeeh from
stones
Hadhrat Abu Dharr τ reports that they were once sitting with
Rasulullaah ρ when the heard the hymning of Tasbeeh from some
pebbles that were in his hand. Rasulullaah ρ then handed the pebbles
over to Hadhrat Abu Bakr τA.H. He then handed them to Hadhrat Umar
τ, who handed them over to Hadhrat Uthmaan τ. The pebbles continued
hymning Tasbeeh in their hands as well but then stopped when it was
handed over to anyone other than them.
[Dalaa’il of Isfahaani 327]
(3) A Fardh Proceeding to the Masjid to
perform salaah in Jamaa'ah
Rasulullaah ρ stated that when a person performs wudhu and then
proceeds for salaah to the Masjid only to find that it is over, he will
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receive the reward of salaah with Jamaa'ah without the rewards
decreasing of those who had performed their salaah there.
[Abu Dawood 564, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]
(4) A Sunnah The du’aa to remain steadfast
upon the Deen
Hadhrat Ummu Salamah 
‫ا‬ ‫ر‬ reports that Rasulullaah ρ often recited
following du’aa:

TRANSLATION: O the turner of hearts! Set my heart firmly upon Your

Deen.
[Tirmidhi 3522]
(5) An Important Act and its Loving others solely for the
Virtue pleasure of Allaah
Rasulullaah ρ said, “The person who loves and hates others solely for
the pleasure of Allaah and who gives and withholds charity solely for
the pleasure of Allaah has perfected his Imaan.”
[Abu Dawood 4681, from Hadhrat Abu Umaamah τ]
(6) A Sin Disobeying Allaah and His
Rasool ρ
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Whoever disobeys Allaah and His Rasool ρ and
oversteps His limits (later dying as a Kaafir), Allaah shall enter him into the Fire (of Jahannam)
where he shall live forever. He shall suffer a disgracing punishment”.
[Surah Nisaa, verse 14]
(7) This World The life of this world is a
deception
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “O people! Allaah’s promise (of resurrection) is certainly
true, so never let the worldly life deceive you (into thinking that you will never be resurrected),
nor should the great deceiver (Shaytaan) deceive you about Allaah (by telling you that you
may continue sinning because Allaah will forgive you). Indeed Shaytaan is your enemy, so treat
him as an enemy. He calls to his party (followers) only so that they become inmates of the
Blaze (Jahannam)”.
[Surah Faatir, verses 5-6]
(8) The Aakhirah Mouths will be sealed on the
Day of Qiyaamah
Rasulullaah ρ said, “When you will present yourselves on the Day of
Qiyaamah, your mouths will be sealed and the first of the limbs to
speak will be the thighs and the palms.”
[Ahmad 19522, from Hadhrat Mu'aawiya bin Haydah τ]

(9) Cures from the Qur'aan The benefits of pomegranates

and Rasulullaah ρ
Rasulullaah ρ advised that pomegranates be eaten with their seeds
bring new life to a person’s stomach.
[Ahmad 22726, from Hadhrat Ali τ]
Allaama Ibn Qayyim
‫ ر ا‬writes that together with strengthening the
stomach, pomegranates are also beneficial in curing people from
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coughs that they have been suffering from for a long time.
(10) Advice from Rasulullaah ρ
Rasulullaah ρ said, “Continue enjoining good and forbidding evil
otherwise a time will soon come when Allaah will inflict a punishment
upon you and eve though you will make du’aa to Him, the du’aa will
not be accepted.”
[Tirmidhi 2169, from Hadhrat Hudhayfah τ]

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(1) Islaamic History Hadhrat Nizaamud Den Awliya

‫ر ا‬

Hadhrat Nizaamud Deen
‫ ر ا‬was a famous saint who belonged to the
Chistiyyah chain of saints. His family descended from Bukhara and he
was born in the year 636 A.H. His father passed away when he was
only five years old and his mother was left with the responsibility of
growing him up. After completing his studies in Deen, he presented
himself for inner reformation before Hadhrat Fareed Ganj
‫ ر ا‬and
pledge allegiance to him. He was eventually appointed as successor
and devoted his life to the propagation of the Deen. It was towards the
end of the Alaa’ee reign and drinking, sin and gambling were the order
of the day. However through his efforts, the majority of Muslims in
India had turned towards Ibaadah and leading lives of abstinence.
There were more people attending his gatherings than those of the
king. He did not like to associate with the wealthy and when the king
Alaa’ud Deen Khalji insisted on meeting him, Hadhrat Nizaamud Deen

‫ ر ا‬said, “I have two doors here. Should the king enter from one door,

I shall exit through the other.” He gave up eating and drinking forty
days before he passed away and would weep continuously. He
eventually passed away in the year 725 A.H.
(2) Allaah’s Power Colours
It is through colours that many things are distinguished because they
would be impossible to tell apart without their differences in colour.
Just think of how fruits are distinguished by the colours of their skins
and insides and how the colour tells a ripe fruit apart from a raw fruit.
This is yet another sign of the power of Allaah.
(3) A Fardh Delivering true testimony
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “O you who have Imaan! Be firm in establishing justice
and be witness (to the truth) for Allaah even if it (the evidence you deliver) is against
yourselves, your parents and relatives (you should expose the truth under all circumstances)”.
[Surah Nisaa, verse 135]
(4) A Sunnah Wearing a ring on the right
hand
Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas τ reports that he noticed Rasulullaah ρ
wearing his ring on the right hand.
[Tirmidhi 1742]
(5) An Important Act and its Du’aa for one’s parents
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Virtue
A person once came to Rasulullaah ρ and asked whether there was any
good he could do for his parents after their deaths. “Yes,” Rasulullaah ρ
replied, pray that Allaah forgives them and has mercy on them. You
should also fulfil the bequests they have made, maintain good relations
with their family members and honour their friends.”
[Abu Dawood 5142, from Hadhrat Maalik bin Rabee’ah τ]
(6) A Sin Allowing the lower garment to
reach below the ankles
Rasulullaah ρ said, “When a person allows his lower garment to hang
below the ankles out of pride (or fashion), Allaah will not even look at
him with mercy on the Day of Qiyaamah.”
[Bukhaari 5788, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]
(7) This World When will this world become
subservient to a person
Rasulullaah ρ said that when a person makes the Aakhirah his objective
Allaah will fill his heart with contentment, gather all his affairs and the
world will become subservient to him. On the other hand, when a
person makes this world his objective of life, Allaah will disperse all his
affairs and place poverty and hunger before his eyes (he fears it all the
time and worries what will happen to him. He will thus spend all his
time in this worry) even though he will receive only that much of this
world as is decreed for him.
[Tirmidhi 2465, from Hadhrat Anas τ]
(8) The Aakhirah The Day of Qiyaamah
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Never! (You should never think that these acts do not
warrant punishment. They certainly do! If not already in this world, this punishment will definitely
arrive on that Day of Qiyaamah) When the earth shall be ripped to shreds (to be replaced with
another earth) (the day) when your Rabb shall commence proceedings (to take reckoning
together) with the angels (who will appear) in rows and the day when Jahannam will be
brought to the fore (for all to see). On that day man will understand (the errors of his ways in
this world). But of what use will this understanding be (because it will be too late to make
amends) ?”.
[Surah Fajr, verses 21-23]
(9) Cures from the Qur'aan Counteracting heat with
and Rasulullaah ρ watermelons
Rasulullaah ρ used to eat watermelons with dates saying, “We counter
the heat of dates with watermelon and counter the cold of watermelon
with the dates.”
[Abu Dawood 3836, from Hadhrat Aa'isha 
‫ا‬ ‫]ر‬

Watermelons counteract the extreme heat of dates and are therefore

effective in averting headaches that stem from this heat.
(10) Qur'aanic Advice
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “(O Muslims!) Do not become like those who forgot
(neglected to fulfil the commands of) Allaah after which He made them forget themselves (this

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caused them to eventually neglect their welfare in the Aakhirah, leading them to commit sins that
destroy them in the Aakhirah). Those are the sinners (the heedless and disobedient ones)”.
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(1) Islaamic History Hadhrat Mujaddid Alf Thaani

Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi
‫ر ا‬
Hadhrat Mujaddid Alf Thaani
‫ ر ا‬was an eminent scholar of India born
in the year 971 A.H. in the Sirhind area of Punjab. He was from the
progeny of Hadhrat Umar τ. He had memorised the Qur'aan and
completed elementary studies with his father, completing his studies
when he was seventeen years old. Although initially belonged to the
Chistiyyah school of Tasawwuf like his father, he later entered the
Qaadiriyyah school as well. After his father passed away, Hadhrat
Mujaddid Alf Thaani
‫ ر ا‬pledge allegiance to Hadhrat Baaqi Billaah
‫ر ا‬
and even received successorship from him. He then engaged in the
propagation of Deen and in clarifying the differences between Sunnah
and Bid'ah, Shari'ah and philosophy and Tasawwuf and monasticism.
He even had to endure the hardships of prison for the sake of Deen,
but managed to eradicate the corruption that was creeping into the
Deen. He eventually passed away in the year 1034 at the age of 63
and is buried in his homeland of Sirhind. His greatest memoir was his
letters and it is because of his efforts at reviving the pure teachings of
the Deen that he received the title of Mujaddid Alf Thaani (meaning the
reviver of the second millennium).
(2) Rasulullaah ρ’s Miracle Blessings in butter
Hadhrat Hamzah bin Amr Aslami τ reports that he was in charge of the
butter container when they marched to Tabook. After using some to
prepare food on the way, he noticed that there was very little butter
left. Leaving the butter in the sun, he then fell asleep. As he slept, he
was suddenly awakened by the sound of butter flowing. He
immediately got up and closed the mouth of the butter container.
Seeing him act, Rasulullaah ρ remarked, “Had you left it, the butter
would have flooded the entire valley.”
[Bayhaqi 334]
(3) A Fardh Fulfilling bequests
After defining the shares of several heirs, Allaah says that these are to
be distributed “after the bequests they made and (after settling their) debts”.
[Surah Nisaa, verse 12]
If the deceased had made any bequests, it is necessary for this to be
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(4) A Sunnah The du’aa for one’s children to
be particular about salaah
The following du’aa of Hadhrat Ibraheem υ should be recited when one
wants one’s children to be particular about their salaah:

TRANSLATION: O my Rabb! Make me one who establishes salaah, and my progeny as

well. O my Rabb! Accept my prayer.
[Surah Ibraheem, verse 40]
(5) An Important Act and its Making du’aa during the
Virtue Adhaan
Rasulullaah ρ said that all a person’s sins will be forgiven if he recites
the following when hearing the Adhaan being called out:

[Muslim 851, from Hadhrat Sa'd bin Abi Waqqaas τ]

(6) A Sin Declaration of war for people
who devour interest
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “If you do not (avoid interest), then be warned of war
from Allaah and His Rasool ρ. If you repent then you may have (only) your principal
amount (the amount that you lent). Oppress not and you shall not be oppressed”.
[Surah Baqarah, verse 279]
(7) This World Only Allaah distributes
sustenance
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Do they distribute (allocate) the mercy of your Rabb?
(With regard to worldly matters,) We distribute their livelihood among them in this worldly
life and (thereby) elevate the ranks of some of them above others so that they may derive
benefit from each other (by being interdependent). The mercy of your Rabb is better than
what (wealth) they amass”.
[Surah Zukhruf, verse 32]
(8) The Aakhirah Te earth will testify on the Day
of Qiyaamah
Rasulullaah ρ once recited the verse, “on that day she (the earth) will narrate her
stories”. He then asked, “Do you know what her stories are?” When the
Sahabah ψ asked to know, Rasulullaah ρ explained, “It is that she will
testify to the actions that every male and female carried out upon her
back, stating the details of the act and the time.”
[Tirmidhi 2429, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]

(9) Cures from the Qur'aan The benefits of circumcision

and Rasulullaah ρ
Amongst the things that Rasulullaah ρ said are from Fitrah is
circumcision.
[Muslims 598, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]
Circumcision helps to prevent conditions such as cancer, eczema as
well as stones in the bladder.
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(10) Advice from Rasulullaah ρ
Rasulullaah ρ said, “Beware of jealousy because it consumes a person’s
good deeds just as fire consumes dry wood.”
[Abu Dawood 4903, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]

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(1) Islaamic History Aurangzeb Aalamgeer
‫ر ا‬

Aurangzeb Aalamgeer
‫ ر ا‬was born on the 15th of Dhul Qa’dah in the
year 1027 A.H. He was the third son of the king Shah Jahaan, born
from his wife Arjumand Banu (Mumtaz Mahal). He received his
elementary education from Sheikh Abul Waa’idh Hargaami and further
education and etiquette from Molwi Sayyid Muhammad Qanuji
‫ر ا‬. He
then became an accomplished scholar of Deen under the tutelage of
various other teachers. He also memorised the Qur'aan in a year. He
loved the Ulema, revered them greatly and would sit attentively in their
gatherings wherever he travelled, showering them with exquisite gifts
afterwards. He acquired knowledge of Tasawwuf from Khwaja
Muhammad Ma’soom
‫ ر ا‬and his son Sayfud Deen
‫ر ا‬. It was his
practice to awaken before dawn to perform the Tahajjud salaah and
then wait for the Fajr salaah in the Masjid as he sat facing the Qibla.
He would then perform his Sunnah Rakaahs immediately after the
Adhaan and then engage in recitation of the Qur'aan and study of the
Ahadeeth after performing the Fajr salaah in Jamaa'ah. After
performing the Chaast salaah he would remain in seclusion for awhile.
He always remained in the state of wudhu and recited the Kalimah and
other forms of Dhikr in abundance. He fasted every Monday, Thursday
and Friday and would participate in the Dhikr gatherings of the saints.
(2) Allaah’s Power Oils
Allaah has created countless seeds from fruit, nuts and flowers from
which we are able to extract fragrant oils that we use for food and to
rub on our bodies. Who is it that places these oils in these seeds, all of
which have different colours, tastes and properties? This is yet another
sign of the power of Allaah and the manner in which He sees to the
needs of His creation.
(3) A Fardh Salaah of an ill person
Rasulullaah ρ said, “Perform salaah while standing up. If you do not
have the ability to do this, then perform salaah while sitting. If you are
unable to do even this, then do so while lying on your side.”
[Bukhaari 1117, from Hadhrat Imraan bin Husayn τ]
If a person is so ill that he cannot stand, he may perform the salaah
with the Ruku and Sajdah while sitting down. If he is unable to perform
the Ruku and Sajdah, he may perform them with indications. However,
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if he cannot even sit, he may perform his salaah while lying down.
(4) A Sunnah Raising the hands when
making du’aa
It is narrated that when he raised his hands as he made du’aa,
Rasulullaah ρ’s armpits were visible.
[Bukhaari 6341, from Hadhrat Anas τ]
(5) An Important Act and its The du’aa in the mornings
Virtue
Rasulullaah ρ said that the person who recites the following du’aa once
a day will have a quarter of his body saved from Jahannam and
whoever recites it twice will have half of his body saved from
Jahannam. Furthermore, the person who recites it thrice a day will
have three quarters of his body saved from Jahannam and whoever
recites it four times will have his entire body saved from Jahannam.
The du’aa is:

[Abu Dawood 5069, from Hadhrat Anas τ]

(6) A Sin The consequences of taking
false oaths
Rasulullaah ρ said that when a person takes false oaths in order to
usurp the wealth of another, he will meet Allaah on the Day of
Qiyaamah in the condition that Allaah will be angry with him.
[Abu Dawood 3243, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood τ]

(7) This World The world cannot be relied

upon
Rasulullaah ρ said that the example of this world is like a cloth that is
hanging on a thread that can break off at any time. (This world cannot
be relied upon because it can come to an end at any time).
[Bayhaqi 9875, from Hadhrat Anas τ]

(8) The Aakhirah The earthquake on the Day of

Qiyaamah
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “When the earth shall quake most violently and when
the earth will remove her loads (dead bodies and treasures) and man will ask, “What is the
matter with her (Why is the earth doing this)?” On that day she (the earth) will narrate her
stories (by giving evidence against people because she would have seen everything done on her)
(She will do all of this) because your Rabb will command her to do so”.
[Surah Zilzaal, verses 1-5]
(9) Cures from the Qur'aan The benefits of vinegar
and Rasulullaah ρ
Rasulullaah ρ once said, “What an excellent gravy does vinegar make!”
[Muslim 5350, from Hadhrat Aa'isha 
‫ا‬ ‫]ر‬

The Muhadditheen have stated that vinegar prevents enlargement of

the spleen, prevents general swelling of the body, aids in digestion,
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cleanses the blood and eliminates sores and blisters.
(10) Qur'aanic Advice
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “O you who have Imaan! Why do you say that (you have
done things) which you did not do? It is indeed a most hateful thing in the sight of Allaah
that you say that (that you have done things) which you did not do”.
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(1) Islaamic History The Khilaafah of Aalamgeer
‫ر ا‬

Aurangzeb Aalamgeer
‫ ر ا‬was amongst the most intelligent member so
the Timori family. He was a courageous, just and most capable leader.
When he ascended to the throne in the year 1068 A.H., he waived all
the taxes owing to the government the previous year and distributed
2.5 million Rupees amongst the poor. He also sent 630000 Rupees as a
gift for Makkah and Madinah and had a Masjid of marble erected in a
fortress, which cost approximately 160000 Rupees. His empire
stretched from the port of Karachi to the easternmost limits of Aasaam
and from the Indian ocean in the south to the Himalaya mountains in
the north. He banned intoxicants, dancing and other activities that
conflicted with the laws of the Shari'ah and secured the roads against
robbers. He fixed an annual amount of 140000 Rupees for the poor and
did not allow the demolition of any religious site. The adherents of
every religion lived in peace and were free to practice their religion. He
listened to the young and old and would not compromise on the truth
for anyone.
(2) Rasulullaah ρ’s Miracle Assistance from the angels
Hadhrat Abu Talha τ reports that when the Kuffaar army surprised
them with an attack during one of the battles, Rasulullaah ρ recited:

TRANSLATION: “O The Master of the day of recompense! You alone do

we worship and You alone do we ask for help.”
The Sahabah ψ then saw angels striking at the Kuffaar from the front
and the back, leaving many of the Kuffaar lying dead on the ground.
[Dalaa’il of Isfahaani 373]
(3) A Fardh Distribution of inheritance
Rasulullaah ρ said, “Distribute inheritance amongst the rightful heirs as
commanded by the Book of Allaah.”
[Muslim 4143, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas τ]
When a person passes away and leaves some wealth behind, it will be
Waajib (compulsory) to distribute this wealth amongst his heirs. It is
not permissible to deprive any of the rightful heirs from their shares
with a reason valid in the Shari'ah and it is also not permissible to give
any of them less than they deserve.
(4) A Sunnah Seeking protection from three
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 things
Rasulullaah ρ often recited the following du’aa:

TRANSLATION: O Allaah! I seek your protection from mutual conflict,

hypocrisy and evil character traits.
[Abu Dawood 1546, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]

(5) An Important Act and its The du’aa to be recited in the

Virtue marketplace
Rasulullaah ρ said that when a person recites the following du’aa in the
marketplace, Allaah will record for him the reward of a hundred
thousand good deeds, forgive a hundred thousand of his sins and
elevate his ranks by a hundred thousand.

[Tirmidhi 3428, from Hadhrat Umar τ]

(6) A Sin Accusing people
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Whoever commits a minor sin or a major
sin and then casts the blame on (accuses) an innocent person, he has
indeed burdened himself with a great slander and clear sin (for which
he will suffer terrible punishment)”.
[Surah Nisaa, verse 112]
(7) This World Spend when in this world
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Spend (for Allaah’s pleasure) from what We have
provided for you before death comes to any of you and then he says, ‘O my Rabb! Why do
you not grant me respite (to continue living) for a little while longer so that I can spend in
charity and become of the righteous.’”.
[Surah Munaafiqoon, verse 10]
(8) The Aakhirah Hadhrat Mikaa'eel υ
Rasulullaah ρ once asked Hadhrat Jibra'eel υ why he had never seen
Hadhrat Mikaa'eel υ ever laugh. Hadhrat Jibra'eel υ replied that Hadhrat
Mikaa'eel υ had never laughed since Jahannam had been created.
[Ahmad 12930, from Hadhrat Anas τ]

(9) Cures from the Qur'aan The benefits of seasonal fruit

and Rasulullaah ρ
Allaah instructs us in the Qur'aan to eat fruits when they appear.
[Surah An’aam, verse 141]
Eating the fruit of the season is extremely beneficial to the health and a
great means of protecting against illnesses.
(10) Advice from Rasulullaah ρ
Hadhrat Abu Dharr τ reports that Rasulullaah ρ advised him to do the
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following seven things:
1. Being close to the poor and loving them
2. Looking at those who have less wealth than yourself and not those
who have more
3. Joining family ties even though others may want to sever them
4. Never to ask anything from anyone
5. Speaking the truth even though it may be bitter
6. Never to give regard to others in matters concerning Allaah
7. To always be reciting Laa Howla wa Laa Quwwata Illaa Billaah
Rasulullaah ρ added that all of these were treasures from beneath the
Allaah’s throne.
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(1) Islaamic History The services Aurangzeb

Aalamgeer rendered to the
Deen and its knowledge
Aurangzeb Aalamgeer
‫ ر ا‬had a special attachment with the knowledge
of the Shari'ah and rendered tremendous services to the Deen and
Deeni education together with having many books printed. Amongst
the important books that he had printed was Radd Shi’ah by Allaama
Hasan
‫ ر ا‬and Najmul Furqaan by Moulana Muhammad Mustafa
‫ر ا‬
which is an index of the words of the Qur'aan. He instructed a panel of
Ulema from India to compile a book of Masaa’il from all the books of
Fiqh, which would encompass all the aspects of Fiqh. He appointed
Sheikh Nizaamud Deen
‫ ر ا‬as head of the panel and the result of their
efforts after eight years was Fataawaa Aalamgeeri Shaahi. A total of
200000 Rupees were spent on the project. It was the practice of
Aalamgeer
‫ ر ا‬to have Sheikh Nizaamud Deen
‫ ر ا‬read him a page of
the book every day, ponder over it and then record what the consensus
of the Ulema was on the issue. This was an effort which really freed the
Ulema and student from having to refer to other books. When the Arab
Ulema saw the book, they were impressed and had it published under
the name Fataawaa Hindiyyah
(2) Allaah’s Power The mosquito
From the factory of His power and might, Allaah has created countless
large and small creatures, none of which can be deemed as
insignificant. If we ponder over the mosquito, we will be stunned at the
creative might of Allaah. Sitting on the skin of a person, it inserts its
snout right through the skin even though it appears to be a pipe and
then sucks up as much blood as it pleases. This is yet another sign of
the immense power of Allaah.
(3) A Fardh Performing salaah standing up
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “stand humbly (obediently and silently) before Allaah”.
[Surah Baqara, verse 238]
If a person has the ability to stand and perform salaah, it will be Fardh
(obligatory) for him to stand and perform his Fardh and Waajib
salaahs.
(4) A Sunnah Engaging in Abundant Dhikr
Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Awfa τ reports that Rasulullaah ρ said, “Engage
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in Dhikr abundantly, avoid futile talk, prolong your salaah, deliver short
discourses and never feel embarrassed in tending to the needs of
widows and the poor.”
[Nasa'ee 1415]
(5) An Important Act and its The treasures of Jannah
Virtue
Rasulullaah ρ said that the words “Laa Howla wa Laa Quwwata Illaa
Billaah” should be recited often because they are from amongst the
treasures of Jannah.
[Tirmidhi 3601, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]

(6) A Sin Fornication and cheating and

weight and measure
Rasulullaah ρ said when fornication becomes common amongst a
nation, plagues will afflict them as well as diseases that their
forefathers would never have heard of. As for those who cheat in
weight and measure, they will suffer droughts, grief and oppression
from their rulers.
[Ibn Maajah 4019, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar τ]
(7) This World What Allaah says to His
servants
Rasulullaah ρ informed us that Allaah says, “O son of Aadam! Free
yourself for worshipping Me and I shall free your hearts from the
worries of this world and shut the doors of poverty from you.
Otherwise, I shall keep you ever occupied and never shut the doors of
poverty to you.”
[Tirmidhi 2466, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]
(8) The Aakhirah The clothing of the people of
Jannah
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “For these people (who have Imaan and who do good)
shall be eternal Jannaat beneath which rivers flow. There they will be adorned with gold
bangles, they will wear green garments (made) of fine silk and raw silk and they will
recline on couches. (Jannah is) A fine reward indeed, and the best of resting-places!”
[Surah Kahaf, verse 31]
(9) Cures from the Qur'aan Licking the fingers after eating
and Rasulullaah ρ
Rasulullaah ρ always licked his fingers after eating.
[Muslim 5296, from Hadhrat Ka’b bin Maalik τ]
Allaama Ibn Qayyim
‫ ر ا‬writes that licking the fingers after meals is
exceptionally effective for digestion.
(10) Qur'aanic Advice
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “(All of) This (already mentioned) is certainly advice. So
whoever wills should adopt a path (of submission that takes him) towards (the pleasure of) his
Rabb. (However,) You cannot will anything without Allaah’s will (no person can be rightly
guided without Allaah’s will). (Allaah decides who will be rightly guided and who will not be because)
Verily Allaah is All Knowing, the Wise”.
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(1) Islaamic History Hadhrat Shah Wali’ullaah

Muhaddith Dehlawi
‫ر ا‬
From the progeny of Hadhrat Umar τ, Hadhrat Shah Wali’ullaah
Muhaddith Dehlawi
‫ ر ا‬was born in the year 1114 A.H. He started his
education at the age of 5 and was only 15 when he had memorised the
Qur'aan as well as completed his education in all the books that were
taught at the time in India. He pledge allegiance to his father Shah
Abdur Raheem
‫ ر ا‬at the age of 14 and was appointed his successor at
the age of 17 when his father had passed away. He started teaching
Ahadeeth in the year 1145 after returning from Hajj and was
surrounded by a large crowd of students in a short while. This was the
foundation of a Daarul Uloom. Amongst the feats he accomplished was
the revival of Deen in India, propagation of the Deen and Shari'ah as
well as educating people about the objectives and the wisdom behind
the injunctions of the Shari'ah. He passed away in Delhi at the age of
62 in the year 1176 A.H. He is buried there as well. Amongst his many
accomplishments was his translation of the Qur'aan. In fact, he always
emphasised listening to the meaning of the Qur'aan.
(2) Rasulullaah ρ’s Miracle The natural fragrance of his
body
Hadhrat Anas τ says that he has never smelt any ambergris, musk or
any other perfume more fragrant than the fragrance that exuded from
the body of Rasulullaah ρ.
[Muslim 6053]
Hadhrat Aa'isha 
‫ ر ا‬reports that whenever any person shook the hand
of Rasulullaah ρ, his hand remained fragrant all day and whenever
Rasulullaah ρ passed his hand over the head of a child, the child’s head
remained fragrant all day.
[Bayhaqi 238]
(3) A Fardh Returning a borrowed item
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Verily Allaah instructs you to (amicably) return trusts
(that others place in your care) to their rightful owners”.
[Surah Nisaa, verse 58]
If someone has in his possession an item that belongs to another
person, it is Fardh for him to return the item to the owner
(4) A Sunnah The du’aa for protection
against four things
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Rasulullaah ρ used to recite the following du’aa:

TRANSLATION: O Allaah! I seek Your protection from a heart that does

not submit, from a du’aa that is not granted, from a soul that is not
satiated and from knowledge that does not benefit. I seek Your
protection from these four.
[Tirmidhi 3482, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Amr τ]
(5) An Important Act and its The virtue of calling out the
Virtue Adhaan
Rasulullaah ρ said that a person will be immune from Jahannam if he
calls out the Adhaan for seven years with sincerity.
[Tirmidhi 206, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas τ]
(6) A Sin Killing one’s children
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “(Allaah has also commanded) That you do not kill (abort)
your children for fear of poverty (fearing that you will become poor by providing for them). We
provide for you and for them as well (even though you may be poor)”.
[Surah An’aam, verse 151]
Allaah has taken upon Himself the responsibility of providing for
people. It is Haraam and a grave sin to have an abortion done or to
take adopt birth control measures merely for fear of poverty.
(7) This World Love for the world
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Indeed these people (the Kuffaar) love the world and
leave behind them (have no concern for) a weighty day (the Day of Qiyaamah)”. Their love
for this world made them so blind that they have no concern for the
Aakhirah and have made no preparations for it whereas this is the
purpose of their lives in this world.
[Surah Dahar, verse 27]
(5) An Important Act and its People with Imaan will be
Virtue removed from Jahannam
Rasulullaah ρ said that Allaah will say on the Day of Qiyaamah, “I shall
remove from Jahannam every such Mu'min who ever thought of Me or
every feared Me.”
[Tirmidhi 2594, from Hadhrat Anas τ]
(9) Cures from the Qur'aan Treating abdominal worms
and Rasulullaah ρ
Rasulullaah ρ advised the use of dates to kill abdominal worms.
[Musnad Firdous]
(10) Advice from Rasulullaah ρ
Rasulullaah ρ said, “While solitude is better than an evil companion, a
good companion is better than solitude. While a good word is better
than silence, silence is better than an evil word.”
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(1) Islaamic History Fatah Tipu Ali Sultan
‫ر ا‬

Fatah Tipu Ali Sultan
‫ ر ا‬was born on a Saturday 20th Dhul Hijjah 1163
A.H. (10th November 1750) in a village 33 km north of Bangalore. His
father was Haydar Ali and his mother Fatima Begum, better known as
Fakhrun Nisaa, was from the Quraysh. Between the age of five and
nineteen, he memorised the Qur'aan and mastered the sciences of
Deen as well as military training. He displayed great valour as a soldier
and became known as Fatah Ali Khan Bahaadur. When the enemy
launched an attack in the year 1767 A.D., Tipu Sultan
‫ ر ا‬faced them
with an army of seven thousand and captured the impregnable fortress
of Mangalore. The sacrifices of Haydar Ali Khan and Tipu Sultan
‫ ر ا‬can
never be forgotten in the fight for freedom in which Tipu Sultan
‫ر ا‬
eventually gave his blood and was martyred on the 4th of May 1799
A.D.
(2) Allaah’s Power The octopus
Just as He had created the spider on land, Allaah has created the
octopus in the ocean. It has eight tentacles and no bones in its body.
Despite having only one eye, it can see prey from a long distance off
and can speedily attack it and such its blood. This is yet another sign of
the power of Allaah.
(3) A Fardh The Jumu’ah salaah
Rasulullaah ρ said, “It is compulsory for every Muslim to perform the
Jumu’ah salaah in congregation, with the exception of four persons; (1)
the slave, (2) a woman, (3) an immature child and (4) the ill.”
[Abu Dawood 1067]
It is Fardh (obligatory) for every healthy Muslim who is of age to
perform the Jumu’ah salaah in a town where the conditions of the
Jumu’ah salaah are found.
(4) A Sunnah Calling out the Adhaan in the
ear of a newborn child
When Hadhrat Hasan τ was born, Rasulullaah ρ called out the Adhaan
in his ear.
[Tirmidhi 1514, from Hadhrat Abu Raafi τ]
It is Sunnah to call out the Adhaan in the right ear and the Iqaamah in
the left ear of child when it is born.
(5) An Important Act and its The du’aa when awakening
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Virtue
Rasulullaah ρ said that a person’s du’aa will be accepted when he
wakes up at night and recites the following du’aa:

If the then performs wudhu and salaah thereafter, the salaah will be
accepted.
[Bukhaari 1154, from Hadhrat Ubaadah bin Saamit τ]

(6) A Sin Haraam Nourishment

Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas τ reports that Hadhrat Sa'd bin Abi
Waqqaas τ once asked Rasulullaah ρ to make du’aa that all his du’aas
should be answered. Rasulullaah ρ said, “Your du’aas will all be
accepted if you make your food pure. I swear by the Being Who
controls my life that because of a Haraam morsel that a person puts
into his mouth, Allaah does not accept 40 days of his deeds.”
[Targheeb wat Tarheeb 2484, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas τ]

(7) This World The detriment of having love

for the world
Rasulullaah ρ said, “When a person is attached to Allaah, He will see to
all the person’s needs and provide for him from avenues he cannot
fathom. As for the one who is attached to this world, Allaah will make
him over to the world.”
[Tabraani in his Awsat 3490, from Hadhrat Imraan bin Husayn τ]

(8) The Aakhirah The weighing of deeds

Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “As for him whose scales (weighing his actions) are
weighty (with good deeds) he shall be (enjoying himself) in a life of happiness (in Jannah). As
for him whose scales are light (with good deeds and heavy with evil doings) his abode shall be
the (extremely deep) pit. How will you know what this (pit) is? (It is) The blazing fire (of
Jahannam)”.
[Surah Qaari’ah, verses 6-11]
(9) Cures from the Qur'aan Treating the kidney
and Rasulullaah ρ
Rasulullaah ρ said, “The reason for pain in the side is a nerve in the
kidney, which causes pain when it moves. It may be treated with warm
water and honey.”
[Mustadrak of Haakim 8237, from Hadhrat Aa'isha 
‫ا‬ ‫]ر‬

A person experiences pain in the sides when he has a stone in the

kidney. In fact, such pain is most often an indication of some sort of
illness. Rasulullaah ρ has prescribed that honey mixed in warm water
be used to treat this.
(10) Qur'aanic Advice
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Behold! This (Qur'aan) is the Advice. So whoever wills
should take heed (because there shall be no separate book for each one). (However,) They
cannot take heed unless Allaah wills. It is He Who should be feared and He Who
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(1) Islaamic History The life of Tipu Sultan
‫ر ا‬

Tipu Sultan
‫ ر ا‬was a true patriot to his land and a king who treated all
subjects equally. Together with ensuring that the Muslims obeyed the
laws of the Shari'ah, he allowed people of other faiths to practice
freely. He was a pious and modest man who was particular about
fasting and salaah, especially the Tahajjud salaah. He was an authority
in Deeni knowledge and himself wrote many books. He established a
university called Jaami’ul Umoor which taught both Deeni and secular
sciences. He also instructed scholars to establish Madrasahs in the
Masaajid to teach children. When opening the Jaami Masjid in Mysore,
he announced in the crowd of eminent scholars, “Only that person
should open the Masjid who has never missed a single Fardh salaah.”
When no one stepped forward, Tipu Sultan
‫ ر ا‬himself went forward to
lead the salaah, saying, “By the grace of Allaah, I have never once
missed a Fardh salaah.” It is tragic that the sterling attributes of a just
and pious king such as Tipu Sultan
‫ ر ا‬are concealed and he is depicted
in a negative light by historians.
(2) Rasulullaah ρ’s Miracle The road becomes fragrant
Hadhrat Jaabir τ reports that whenever Rasulullaah ρ passed by a road,
someone searching for him would be able to trail him by the fragrance
that lingered in the air after him. This was the natural fragrance his
body exuded without him applying perfume.
[Daarmi 67]
(3) A Fardh The wife’s share from her
husband’s estate
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “They (your wives) shall inherit a quarter of what you
(husbands) leave if you have no children. (However) If you have children, then they shall
inherit an eighth of what you leave after the bequests you make and (after settling your)
debts”.
[Surah Nisaa, verse 12]
(4) A Sunnah The du’aa upon returning from
a journey
Whenever he returned from a journey, Rasulullaah ρ recited the
following du’aa:
TRANSLATION: We have returned, repenting, worshipping and praising
our Rabb.
[Tirmidhi 3440, from Hadhrat Baraa τ]

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(5) An Important Act and its The reward for fasting
Virtue
Rasulullaah ρ said that fasting a single day for the pleasure of Allaah
will place a person a distance of seventy years from Jahannam.
[Tirmidhi 1622, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]

(6) A Sin Breaking Allaah’s promise

Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “(On the other hand,) Those who break Allaah’s pledge
(the Pledge of Alist to worship Allaah Alone) after confirming it, who sever that (family ties)
which Allaah commanded to be joined and spread corruption on earth, for them shall be a
curse (they will be distanced from Allaah’s mercy) and for them shall be a terrible outcome
(Jahannam).”.
[Surah Ra’d, verse 25]
(7) This World Wealth is a test
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “As for man, (instead of learning from the incidents of the
past, he takes no heed and) when his Rabb tests him (to see whether he is grateful to Allaah) by
granting him honour and favours, he says, “My Rabb has honoured me (because I am His
chosen one and deserve this).” (Instead of expressing thanks to Allaah and using the wealth and
favours in a manner that pleases Allaah, he becomes proud and conceited.)”.
[Surah Fajr, verse 15]
(8) The Aakhirah The benefit of pious children
Rasulullaah ρ said that when a person’s stages in Jannah are
multiplied, he will ask in astonishment what the reason is for it. He will
then be informed that it is because of the repentance that his children
are seeking on his behalf.
[Ibn Maajah 3660, from Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]
(9) Cures from the Qur'aan A cure from all pains
and Rasulullaah ρ
Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas τ reports that Rasulullaah ρ taught the
Sahabah ψ to recite the following du’aa when suffering from fever and
every type of pain:

TRANSLATION: I begin in the name of Allaah The Great. I seek the

protection of the Glorious Allaah from the evil of every boiling vein and
from the evil of the heat of the fire.
[Tirmidhi 2075]
(10) Advice from Rasulullaah ρ
Hadhrat Mu'aadh bin Jabal τ reports that Rasulullaah ρ gave him the
following advices:
1. Never ascribe partners to Allaah even if you are killed or burnt alive
2. Never disobey your parents even if they instruct you to forsake all
your wealth and property
3. Never intentionally miss a Fardh salaah because whoever does this
has emerged from the responsibility of Allaah
4. Never consume liquor because it is the root of all sin.
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(1) Islaamic History The martyrdom of Tipu Sultan

‫ر ا‬

When Tipu Sultan
‫ ر ا‬was about to fight his last battle, his secretary
Habibullaah said, “Sir! It is time that you should have mercy on
yourself and that your princes should become orphans.” To this Tipu
Sultan
‫ ر ا‬replied, “I have already decided that my family and I should
be sacrificed for the Deen of Muhammad ρ.” When the enemy gained
entry into the fortress through the betrayal of Mir Saadiq, Abdul
Ghaffaar the faithful general of Tipu Sultan
‫ ر ا‬was martyred. Tipu
Sultan
‫ ر ا‬was about to eat a morsel of food when he heard the news.
He then said, “Our days are also numbered.” He then jumped into the
thick of the battle and fought for a long while. However, when the
fortress fell to the enemy, his deceitful slave Rajah Khan bade him to
surrender himself. In anger he replied, “A single day in the life of a lion
is better than a thousand days in the life of a jackal.” Despite several
bullet wounds, he continued fighting until the evening but eventually
fell to a hail of bullets from every direction when a traitor gave his
position away to an enemy officer. When he fell, one of the enemy
soldiers tried to snatch his jewel encrusted sword from him. Despite
the bullet to his chest, he fought the soldier off and managed to
dispatch him to Jahannam. A bullet in his head finally killed him and he
drank from the goblet of martyrdom on the 4th of May 1799 A.D. He
was given a royal funeral the following day and buried by the side of
his father Haydar Ali.
(2) Allaah’s Power Sounds in the air
Air is essential for the survival of man, but is also necessary to carry
sounds so that we can hear them. Sounds are inaudible on the moon
because of the absence of air. Sounds create waves in the air, which
then collide with the eardrums, causing them to vibrate. The delicate
eardrums then immediately relate the message to the brain. It is by
the agency of the air that sound is able to travel a mile in five seconds.
When sounds are transmitted over radio waves, they can reach the
speed of light. This is yet another sign of the power of Allaah.
(3) A Fardh It is Fardh to treat your
parents kindly
It is Fardh (obligatory) to treat one’s parents well in every condition.

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The Qur'aan has emphasised this in various verses and has even
commanded this together with the command to worship Him. Allaah
says, “Your Rabb has commanded that you worship only Him and that
you treat your parents kindly”.
[Surah Bani Israa'eel, verse 23]
(4) A Sunnah Applying the Ithmid Kohl
Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas τ reports that that every night before
retiring to bed, Rasulullaah ρ applied the Ithmid kohl to his eyes.
[Mustadrak of Haakim 8249]
(5) An Important Act and its The virtue of planting a tree
Virtue
Rasulullaah ρ said, “When a Muslim plants a tree or a plantation, he will
receive the reward of Sadaqah for every bird, human or animal that
eats from it.”
[Bukhaari 2320, from Hadhrat Anas τ]

(6) A Sin The punishment of the

haughty ones
Rasulullaah ρ said that the haughty ones will be raised the size of ants
on the Day of Qiyaamah, even though they will have the form of
humans. They will suffer immense degradation and will be dragged to a
place in Jahannam called Bowlas. Here they will be enveloped in fire
and will be given the blood and pus of the other people if Jahannam to
drink.
[Tirmidhi 2492, from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Amr τ]
(7) This World Blessings in this world
Rasulullaah ρ said, “Allaah grants the understanding of the Deen to
those for whom he intends good. Verily this world is sweet and lush
and Allaah will grant blessings to those who take it rightfully (in a
Halaal manner).”
[Ahmad 16404, from Hadhrat Mu'aawiya τ]
(8) The Aakhirah The gardens of Jannah
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Most certainly, those who have Imaan and who carry
out good deeds shall have Jannaat beneath which rivers flow. That is the supreme
success (even though they had to suffer temporarily in the world)”.
[Surah Burooj, verse 11]
(9) Cures from the Qur'aan Treatment for fever
and Rasulullaah ρ
Rasulullaah ρ said that when a person experiences fever, he should
treat it by reciting the following du’aa when he takes a bath for three
days:

TRANSLATION: I begin this bath in the name of Allaah. O Allaah! I am

taking a bath with the hope that you cure me and with the conviction in
the words of Your Nabi Muhammad ρ.
[Ibn Abi Shaybah 172, from Hadhrat Makhool
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(10) Qur'aanic Advice
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “O people, eat of the lawful (that which has been declared
lawful by Allaah and that which is lawfully acquired) and pure (and wholesome) things of the
earth, and do not follow in the footsteps of Shaytaan (by making a Halaal thing Haraam or a
Haraam thing Halaal). Indeed, he is your open enemy. He (Shaytaan) instructs you only to
commit evil acts, acts of immodesty and to attribute to Allaah such things about which
you have no knowledge (no knowledge that these matters are from Allaah, such as the things that
people declare Haraam by themselves or when they change the text of what Allaah has revealed)”.
[Surah Baqarah, verses 168-169]

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 Madrasah in Just 5 Minutes
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In the light of the Qur'aan and Ahadeeth

(1) Islaamic History The invasion of the Tartars

When man forgets Allaah and starts to lead a life of freedom, Allaah
sends the floods of His tests according to His eternal code of practice.
This happened in the 6th Islaamic century when evil, oppression,
luxurious living and other vices were the order of the day. The Muslims
forgot Allaah to the extent that apart from not performing the five daily
salaahs, they did not even perform the salaah of the two days of Eid. It
was then that Allaah sent the hordes of the Tartars under the
leadership of Genghis Khan to attack the Muslims first during the year
616 A.H. when Khwarzim Shah was the king. When Genghis died in the
year 624 A.H., his son and grandson continued the plunder and caused
streams of blood to flow in Iran, Turkistan, Bukhara, Samarkand,
Hamdaan, Qazween, Nishapur and so many other places. When his
grandson Halaku Khan reached Baghdad, he destroyed every inch of
the city and 1.8 million people were killed in just 40 days. He also
destroyed all Muslim landmarks. He demolished the libraries and threw
so many books into the rivers that they flowed black with ink. The
annals of Islaam had never seen a massacre of this proportion, but
look at the power of Allaah. The same Tartars who were responsible for
the destruction were inspired with guidance and the entire nation
accepted Islaam. How true are the words of the Qur'aan when it states,
“If you turn away (from obeying Him), He (will not at all be affected because He) will substitute
you with another nation who will not be like yourselves (but who will do exactly as He
orders)”.
[Surah Muhammad ρ, verse 38]
(2) Rasulullaah ρ’s Miracle Night vision
Hadhrat Aa'isha 
‫ ر ا‬reports that Rasulullaah ρ could see at night as
well as he could see in daylight.
[Bayhaqi 2326]
(3) A Fardh Performing the Jumu’ah salaah
in Jamaa'ah
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “O you who have Imaan! When the call (Adhaan)
is made for (the Jumu’ah) salaah on the day of Jumu’ah (Friday), then hasten
towards Allaah’s remembrance (towards the Jumu’ah salaah to take place in
the Masjid) and leave trading. This is best for you (in both worlds) if you but
knew (the eternal value of the salaah, which far exceeds the temporary value of
the wealth you may attain by trade)”.
[Surah Jumu’ah, verse 9]

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When the Adhaan for the Jumu’ah salaah is called out, it is necessary
to stop all worldly activities and to perform the Jumu’ah salaah in
Jamaa'ah.
(4) A Sunnah Du’aa for one’s parents and for
all Muslims
The following du’aa should be recited for the forgiveness of one’s
parents and for all Muslims:

TRANSLATION: O our Rabb! Forgive me, my parents and the Mu'mineen on the day
when reckoning shall commence (the Day of Qiyaamah).
[Surah Ibraheem, verse 41]
(5) An Important Act and its Forgiveness for the difficulties
Virtue of a Mu'min
Rasulullaah ρ said, “When a Mu'min is troubled with any pain, fatigue,
illness or worry, his sins are forgiven in exchange.”
[Muslim 6568, from Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri τ and Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ]
(6) A Sin The punishment for spreading
evil
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “There shall be an excruciating punishment in this
world and in the Aakhirah for those who love immorality (and who love the news of immoral
behaviour) to spread among the Mu'mineen. Allaah knows (the gravity of every sin) and you
do not know (you should therefore abstain from everything that Allaah forbids without question)”.
[Surah Noor, verse 19]
(7) This World The wealth of this wudhu is
temporary
Allaah says in the Qur'aan, “Destruction be for every person who searches for
faults (in others) and who mocks (the Mu'mineen); who (because of his extreme love for wealth,
he) amasses wealth and keeps meticulous count of it (not spending any of it for Allaah’s’
pleasure). He (foolishly) thinks that his wealth will keep him alive forever. Never! (This will
never be so! He will soon have to die and then) He will certainly be thrown into the “Thresher”
(“Crusher”)”.
[Surah Humazah, verses 1-4]
(8) The Aakhirah Resurrection
Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed bin Fudhaala τ reports that Rasulullaah ρ said,
“When Allaah will resurrect people on the day about which there is no
doubt, an announcement will be made, ‘Only those people who carried
out deeds for the pleasure of Allaah and for no other partner (without
show) should now claim their rewards because Allaah is Most
Independent.”
[Tirmidhi 3154]
(9) Cures from the Qur'aan Protection from the evil eye
and Rasulullaah ρ and evil spirits
Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas τ reports that Rasulullaah ρ used to
make the following du’aa for Hadhrat Hasan τ and Hadhrat Husayn τ:

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(10) Advice from Rasulullaah ρ
Rasulullaah ρ said, “When you are weighing for someone, then give a
bit extra.”
[Ibn Maajah 2222, from Hadhrat Jaabir τ]

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