12 Dec

Q and A

Ihyaaud-Deen WhatsApp Broadcasts   *Playing computer games*   *Q:* Is it permissible to play racing games, shooting games and other similar games on the computer, playstation, phone, etc? These games can be quite expensive, and due to their addictive nature, they consume a lot of time.   بسم…

07 Dec

  _Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud رضي الله عنه says:_   *Who ever recites Surah Mulk every night, Allah will protect him from the punishment of the grave by virtue of this Surah. In the time of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) we named this Surah ‘Al Mani’ah’ (prevents…

07 Dec

06-12-2020 Hadrat Moulana Abdul Hameed sb DB delivered a talk at the Verulam Jaamiah Masjid. Some of the thought provoking points mentioned are as follows: 1. Whatever is happening in the world today is part of Allaah's takweeni plan which we cannot understand. Our duty is to hold…

07 Dec

Daily hadith

Hadith حَدَّثَنَا يُوسُفُ بْنُ يَعْقُوبَ، قَالَ‏:‏ حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ سَعِيدٍ أَخُو عُبَيْدٍ الْقُرَشِيِّ، قَالَ‏:‏ حَدَّثَنَا الأَعْمَشُ، عَنْ أَبِي وَائِلٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللهِ قَالَ‏:‏ مَا يَزَالُ الْمَسْرُوقُ مِنْهُ يَتَظَنَّى حَتَّى يَصِيرَ أَعْظَمَ مِنَ السَّارِقِ‏.‏ Abdullah said, "The person who has had something stolen from him continues to be suspicious…

05 Dec

Is the Pfizer BioNTech Covid-19 Vaccine Halal? Question The UK Government has announced that the Pfizer BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine is to be rolled out within days. Can you confirm whether it is Halal? بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم Answer The Pfizer BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine is Halal based on the…

03 Dec

Q and A

*IS BODYBUILDING PERMISSIBLE?*     *QUESTION:*   Is bodybuilding permissible? My friends all go to gym and I would like to join them.       *ANSWER:*       In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.     As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.  …

03 Dec

Aisha radhiallahu anha reported: When I saw the Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam with a cheerful face, I said, “O Messenger of Allah, pray to Allah for me.” The Prophet sallallahu alaihi wa sallam said, “O Allah, forgive Aisha for her past and future sins, in secret and…

30 Nov

  A person complained to Muhiyyus Sunnah Hazrat Moulana Abraarul Haq Sahib رحمه الله sayung that; "When I go to my brother's house, my brother makes my sister in law adopt purdah from me. She does not sit with us and does not eat with us. She avoids…

30 Nov

  Have we considered when we desperately need help; all doors remain closed and nobody wants to assist? And even close friends cannot be relied upon. Why does this happen?   Allah Ta'ala جل جلاله knows us too well; we are constantly in need of help. Quite unique…

30 Nov

Daily hadith

Hadith حَدَّثَنَا سَعِيدُ بْنُ الرَّبِيعِ، قَالَ‏:‏ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ يَعْلَى بْنِ عَطَاءٍ قَالَ‏:‏ سَمِعْتُ عَمْرَو بْنَ عَاصِمٍ قَالَ‏:‏ سَمِعْتُ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ يَقُولُ‏:‏ قَالَ أَبُو بَكْرٍ‏:‏ يَا رَسُولَ اللهِ، عَلِّمْنِي شَيْئًا أَقُولُهُ إِذَا أَصْبَحْتُ وَأَمْسَيْتُ، قَالَ‏:‏ قُلِ‏:‏ اللَّهُمَّ عَالِمَ الْغَيْبِ وَالشَّهَادَةِ، فَاطِرَ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالأَرْضِ، رَبَّ كُلِّ شَيْءٍ وَمَلِيكَهُ، أَشْهَدُ…

27 Nov

  Let’s face it, some of our children lack mannerisms and undoubtedly the parents are at fault to a certain degree for not instilling good manners from the young age. *Here is 12 tips on how to inspire manners to your children:* 1️⃣. When entering the house greet…

26 Nov

  Hazrat Moulana Yunus Patel Sahib رحمه الله has said that closer to home, we have the brothers in law, who are taken as family members. As a result, it is a free for all. It is as if a woman marries all her brothers in law. There…

26 Nov

  Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee Sahib حفظه الله has advised that there may be certain things in life that we desire, but they are not good for us; and there may be things that we dislike, but they are better for us. As Muslims, we need to believe…

26 Nov

Hazrat Shaikh Moulana Muhammad Zakariyya (rahmatullahi ‘alaih) once mentioned:   My beloved friends! Going on discussing one’s difficulties and problems will not bring about any solution nor will it help you. In the face of hardships and difficulties, nothing benefits a person except istighfaar and earnestly turning to…

26 Nov

Hazrat Moulana Yunus Patel (Rahmatullahi Alayhi) has mentioned Our respected Shaykh, Hazrat Maulana Hakeem Muhammad Akhtar Saheb ِ(Rahmatullahi Alayhi) often encouraged the recitation of the following Dua, due to the great Fitnah all around. It is a beautiful Dua, attributed to Hazrat Abu Bakr (radiallahu anhu),whereby we ask…

25 Nov

*IS IT PERMISSABLE TO SHOP ON BLACK FRIDAY?* *Question:* Asalamualaikum. Mufti sahib, Is it permissible to shop on black Friday sales? *Answer:* *In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.* *As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.* Black Friday was first used to describe a financial crisis of…

25 Nov

  The Messenger of Allah Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: *“To smile in the company of your brother is charity”* (Bukhari)   It seems that nothing has more power to elevate a mood than the impact of a genuine smile.   *Benefits of Smiling*! *1. Smiling Makes…

25 Nov

  Hazrat Moulana Yunus Patel Sahib رحمه الله has said that parents send their daughters alone with drivers, cousins and friends...Let one cousin, uncle or brother in law be going on some outing; and the parents say: "Take her also." Thereafter, the parents sit and cry saying: "I…

25 Nov

  Hazrat Moulana Shah Wasiyyullāh Sahib رحمه الله has written in Wasiyyatus Saalikeen; "In this era, I deem it imperative for Muslims to establish a firm connection with Allah Ta'ala جل جلاله, as well as with His Rasool صلى الله عليه وسلم. The felicity of both the worlds…

25 Nov

Daily hadith

Hadith حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ سَلاَمٍ، قَالَ‏:‏ حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ عُبَادَةَ بْنِ مُسْلِمٍ الْفَزَارِيِّ قَالَ‏:‏ حَدَّثَنِي جُبَيْرُ بْنُ أَبِي سُلَيْمَانَ بْنِ جُبَيْرِ بْنِ مُطْعِمٍ قَالَ‏:‏ سَمِعْتُ ابْنَ عُمَرَ يَقُولُ‏:‏ لَمْ يَكُنْ رَسُولُ اللهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَدَعُ هَؤُلاَءِ الْكَلِمَاتِ إِذَا أَصْبَحَ وَإِذَا أَمْسَى‏:‏ اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْعَافِيَةَ فِي…

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