Visions of the Beloved ﷺ – Part 8: Sadaqah Cures Imam al-Hakim

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

Parents in Islam (Part 1): The Necessity of Being Kind To Them

This is the first in a series of translations of selections from the work Matali al-Budur fi jawami akhbar al-Burur by Sheikh Ahmed al-Sideeq al-Ghumari al-Hasani. This excellent book is a compilation of Hadith divided into over 80 chapters on the topic of being good to parents (Birr al-Walidayn). 'Birr al-Walidayn' can mean to show … Continue reading Parents in Islam (Part 1): The Necessity of Being Kind To Them

Visions of The Beloved ﷺ Part 3: Glad tidings for Uthman

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

The virtues and benefits of ‘salat’ and ‘salam’ – Part 3

The virtues and benefits of salat and salam It is impossible to fully enumerate the benefits of this immense and noble act of worship which Allah has commanded us to perform. Nonetheless the Ulema of Islam throughout the centuries have compiled books mentioning some of these benefits. One of the scholars recently did a search … Continue reading The virtues and benefits of ‘salat’ and ‘salam’ – Part 3