Spreading the teachings of Orthodox Islam (Ahl as-Sunna wa al-Jama’ah)
It is an obligation for every Muslim to lower his gaze from looking at what is prohibited. This goes without saying. However, a concerned believer will even take care to protect himself from looking at anything which may affect his heart negatively. No doubt, the human heart is corrupted by regularly taking in images of … Continue reading Visions of the Beloved ﷺ – Part 9: Guarding the Eyes and Heart
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "Treat your sick ones with Sadaqah." Bayhaqi The benefits of giving Sadaqa (charity) are numerous. In the afterlife Sadaqa benefits us as it removes sins, grants us shade on the day of judgment, and protects us from the hellfire. We also receive numerous benefits in the dunya such as protection … Continue reading Visions of the Beloved ﷺ – Part 8: Sadaqah Cures Imam al-Hakim
Once the Messenger of Allah ﷺ had passed away, sects began to emerge from within the Muslim world. A sect is a group which holds beliefs (aqidah) which are different to the beliefs of the Prophet ﷺ and his Companions. The Prophet ﷺ however informed us that there would always be a group of Muslims … Continue reading Visions of the Beloved ﷺ – Part 7: The Aqida of Imam al-Marzuqi
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ has informed us that it is possible to see him in a dream: “Whoever sees me in a dream has truly seen me, for Satan cannot imitate me.” Ibn Majah He ﷺ also said: “Whoever sees me in his dream will (soon) see me whilst awake” Bukhari and Muslim The Ulema have … Continue reading 40 Conditions For Attaining The Vision – The Prerequisites For Seeing the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ In A Dream
Imam Abu Bakr al-Minqari, Imam al-Tabarani and Imam Abu al-Shaykh once visited the holy city of Medina. Whilst there, they faced some difficulties so they went to the grave of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. Imam Abu Bakr narrates the following: Myself, al-Tabarani and Abu al-Shaykh were in the sanctuary of the Messenger of Allah … Continue reading Visions of the Beloved ﷺ Part 6: A Blessed Loaf of Bread
Allah Most High has said in His Book: يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ ٱتَّقُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ وَٱبْتَغُوٓا۟ إِلَيْهِ ٱلْوَسِيلَةَO believers! Be conscious of Allah and seek a means of nearness (wasila) to HimSurah al-Ma'ida: 35 The Muslims since the time of the Sahaba till now have understood that the greatest means (wasila) with which one can approach Allah … Continue reading Visions of the Beloved ﷺ Part 5: Seeking Rain
After the Messenger of Allah ﷺ passed away, some of the Sahaba left the holy city of Medina and moved to other lands. This facilitated the spreading of Islam. It also helped the Sahaba to deal with the pain from the passing of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. Even prior to this however some Companions … Continue reading Visions of the Beloved ﷺ Part 4: Bilal’s Azan Shakes Medina
The house of Sayiduna Uthman bin Affan was surrounded by rebels. Uthman was being confined to his home and was unable to leave. Not long before he was assassinated, he told his wife about a dream he had: I saw the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, Abu Bakr and Umar. They said to me:"Break your fast … Continue reading Visions of The Beloved ﷺ Part 3: Glad tidings for Uthman
Kulayb narrates that he heard Abu Hurayra say that 'The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:"Whoever sees me in a dream has truly seen me because Satan cannot impersonate me." 'Kulayb then said 'I related this to Ibn Abbas and I said to him, "I saw him (The Messenger of Allah ﷺ) in my dream and … Continue reading Visions of the Beloved ﷺ Part 2: The resemblance of Imam al-Hasan
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ has said: "Whoever sees me in a dream has truly seen me because Satan cannot impersonate me."Ahmed, Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah and Darimi Seeing the Messenger of Allah ﷺ in a dream should be a goal for every believer. The above Hadith and many others confirm that not only is this … Continue reading Visions of the Beloved ﷺ – Part 1
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