Sufism (Naqshbandiya, Qadriya, Chishtiya, Suharwardiya)
Silsilsa-e-Naqshbandiya ‘One of the Four Great Spiritual Orders’ Introduction The Naqshbandiya Tariqah is named after Hadrat Baha al-Din Naqshband (Radi Allahu Ta’ala anhu) (d. 791/1389)and is a tariqah that is widely active throughout the world today. It is described as the…
Compulsory Acts of Salah
Takbeer-e-Tahreema. (To say, “Allahu Akbar”, translator) Qiyaam (To stand). Qiraat (To recite any verse or Surah of the Qur’aan-e-Kareem.) To make Ruku. To make two Sajdahs. To sit for the duration of At-tahiyat in the final sitting. (Qa’eda akherah) If…
Upbringing of children
Excellent advice of a Senior Sheikh, Mufti Ahmed Khanpuri (one of the leading contemporary Ulama) advises in one of his talks, “Why is it that we don’t find books on child upbringing (tarbiyatul awlaad) among the earlier authors? He says:…
A Simple Format for Ibadah on these Lailatul Qadr (Night Of Power) Nights
Our Beloved Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam has mentioned, “Indeed your Lord has reserved certain special moments in time (during which he emits abundant/special mercy). So be sure to avail yourselves for these opportunities.” (Majma’uz Zawaaid) We are usually aware of…
I’tikaaf Rulings for Females
1. The virtue of I’tikaaf is not confined to men; women also can take advantage of it. Females will perform I’tikaaf at home and not in the Masjid. The procedure is as follows: Women should sit for I’tikaaf in that…
Deeds of the Prophet Muhammad (saw) during the last ten days of Ramadan
The Prophet sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam ( may Allah exalt his mention ) used to do specific deeds during the last ten days of Ramadan that he did not do at any other time of the same month. My Muslim…
Lailatul Qadr (Night Of Power)
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Lailatul Qadr (Night Of Power) “Seek Lailatul Qadr in the odd-numbered nights of the last ten nights of Ramadan,” said the Prophet sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam. What is Lailatul Qadr? Lail…
Shawwal: What to Do On Eid Night, Eid Day, and During the Month
By Mufti Taqi Usmani Beginning of the Ashur-ul-Hajj Eid-ul-fitr The Night Preceding ‘Eid-ul-Fitr’ Before Going to Eid Prayer Sadaqat-ul-fitr The ‘Eid Prayer How to Perform Eid Prayer Khutbah: The Address of ‘Eid-ul-fitr Six Fasts in the Month of Shawwal Beginning…
Story of Isra / Miraj
Adopted from Mariful Qur’aan by Mufti Mohammed Shafi (RA) سُبۡحَـٰنَ ٱلَّذِىٓ أَسۡرَىٰ بِعَبۡدِهِۦ لَيۡلاً۬ مِّنَ ٱلۡمَسۡجِدِ ٱلۡحَرَامِ إِلَى ٱلۡمَسۡجِدِ ٱلۡأَقۡصَا ٱلَّذِى بَـٰرَكۡنَا حَوۡلَهُ ۥ لِنُرِيَهُ ۥ مِنۡ ءَايَـٰتِنَآۚ إِنَّهُ ۥ هُوَ ٱلسَّمِيعُ ٱلۡبَصِيرُ Pure is He Who made his servant…