Spreading the teachings of Orthodox Islam (Ahl as-Sunna wa al-Jama’ah)
The virtue of seeking knowledge Allāh Most High says: “Allāh bears witness that there is no god but He and so do the angels and the people of knowledge. He upholds justice. There is no god but He, the Mighty, the Wise.”[1] And He Most High says: “Allāh will raise in ranks those who believe … Continue reading ‘Knowledge and Scholars’ by Sheikh Abdullah Sirāj al-Dīn
*Imām al-Tirmidhī narrates from Sa’d ibn Abī Waqqās (Allāh be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: "From the felicity of the son of Ādam is in him abundantly performing istikhāra to Allāh and being content with what Allāh wills. And from the misfortune of the son of Ādam is in him … Continue reading ‘The istikhāra prayer and its supplication’ by Sheikh Abdullah Sirāj al-Dīn
https://youtu.be/DNrGZJF1iMM?si=qhgC6tC6R-mc1L8J Translation of a clip from a lecture by Sheikh Abdullah Sirāj al-Dīn al-Husayni
The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ said: “Beware of the Firāsah of a believer for indeed he sees with the light of Allāh.” Tirmidhi Firāsah is spiritual insight or a special type of intuition which Allah Most High grants to the Muslims. Some believers have stronger Firāsah than others. Undoubtedly, those pious men and women who do righteous deeds and purify … Continue reading The Firāsah of Imam Mālik and Imam al-Shafi’i
The Saved Sect The Messenger of Allah ﷺ has informed us that: The Jews divided into seventy-one or seventy-two sects, and the Christians did likewise. My nation will divide into seventy three-sects. Tirmidhi In other variations of the Hadith we are informed that seventy two of the sects will be in the hellfire and one … Continue reading The Sunni Methodology vs Sectarian Cherry-Picking
Having looked at some of what has been transmitted on this topic, it is only appropriate for us to now learn about the signs of love for the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, in order that we can make them a criterion which we can test ourselves against. Signs of love for the Messenger of Allah … Continue reading The Universe Loves Muhammad ﷺ – Part 6
The love of animals, trees and inanimate objects for the Messenger of Allah ﷺ The love for the Messenger of Allah ﷺ amongst the creation is not limited to human beings. Below are a just few examples of non-humans who were unable to hide their love, awe and reverence for Allah's beloved ﷺ. Tears from … Continue reading The Universe Loves Muhammad ﷺ – Part 5
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
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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