السلام عليك يا رسول الله السلام عليك يا حبيبي يا نبي الله In this post, we will detail some essentials of Ramadan, including taraweeh, important supplications and Laylat al Qadr. 1. Supplication for the first ten days (ashra) of Ramadan “Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum, bi-Rahmatika astagheeth.” (Meaning: ‘O Living, O Sustaining! In Your Mercy I seek relief!’) […]
New PDF: ‘Creed of Salvation’, Haji Nasim Iqbal
We are pleased to share the latest addition to our PDF collection, ‘Creed of Salvation’ by our brother Haji Nasim Iqbal. Please keep him in your prayers, may Allah bless him eternally. This publication covers a broad range of essential topics including virtues of Durood/Salawat, the full version and translation of Qasida Burdah, fundamentals of […]
Extract about Mi’raj al Nabi, from al Shifa by Qadi Iyaad
The Miracle of the Prophet’s Night Journey from Makkah to Jerusalem & the Heavenly Ascent Extract from Qadi Iyaad’s al Shifa [Qadi Iyaad presents different rich opinions relating to the journey that were narrated down to each group, while he and the subject matter experts hold that the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon […]
Sayyidina Abu Bakr as-Siddiq | The First Caliph
BASED ON IMAM JALAL UDDIN AS-SUYUTI’S TARIKH AL-KHULAFA WITH ADDITIONAL REFERENCES (Download as PDF) “How many qualities, stations and virtues of as-Siddiq there are which just cannot be numbered.” ~ Imam al-Nawawi Birth & Name He is Sayyidina Abu Bakr Siddiq, also spelt ‘Siddique’; his actual name is Abdullah ibn Abi Quhafa. His father’s name […]
Blessed Sandals of the Prophet ﷺ | Naalayn Paak
“Jo sar pe rakhne ko mil jaaye Naalayn Paak-e-Huzoor To phir kahenge ke haan taajdar hum bhi hein.” ~ If I was granted that the Naalayn Paak be placed on my head, Indeed, I would proclaim that I had been crowned! ~ Imam Hasan Raza Khan Barelwi The sandals of the Beloved Messenger of Allah, […]
‘The Guardians’ of the Sacred Chamber
Serene, the room felt as though time itself had come to pay its respects; to look upon the eyes which have witnessed realities beyond this temporal realm. The history of ‘the Guardians’, or eunuch servants, of the Prophet ﷺ’s masjid dates back to mid-12th century and had originated from Abyssinia, most likely under Nur al […]
The Taraweeh Debate: How Many & Why?
Sayyidina ibn Abbas narrated that the Beloved Messenger, may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him, used to pray 20 rakah of taraweeh by himself, followed by the 3 rakah of Witr (every night) in the month of Ramadan. [Bayhaqi, Hadith No. 12102] However, when Sayyidina Umar ruled as Caliph, he noticed the emptiness of […]
Ramadan & Downpour of Spirituality
May there be blessings for the arrival of the moon of the Fast! May your road be delightful, O fellow-traveller of the Fast! Mawlana Jalal uddin Rumi, Mathnawi For believers all around the world, the entire year centres around one core month; Ramadan. It is the axis of spiritual wealth and focus, drawing Muslims further towards the […]
An Introduction to Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. It is a time for Muslims to submit themselves further to Almighty Allah whole-heartedly by way of fasting and worship. It is ultimately the month of divine guidance and mercy. The Arabic term ramadan literally means heat & dryness, which could be attributed to the struggle […]
Ramadan: Virtues of Fasting
A great spiritual treasure, fasting in Ramadan also has several other benefits for mind and body. 1. Mental detox from busy lifestyles Fasting during the month of Ramadan provides a mentally-cleansing break from demanding daily routines, worldly concerns and distractions. It directs the mind to focus on remembering Allah i.e. the essence of life itself, by sacrificing the […]
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