Teachings of Moulana Haroon Abasoomar (rahimahullah)

Lesson 4 – Feeling the pain of the Ummah my Beloved Father, Hazrat Moulana Haroon Abasoomar (rahimahullah) considered himself in relation to the Ummah, as one limb of a single body. Sayyiduna Nu’man Ibn Bashir (radiyallahu’anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ’alayhi wasallam) said: ‘The Muslims are like [the body of] one man; if his eye pains, his whole body pains and if his head pains, his whole body pains.’ (Sahih …

Lesson 3 – Support for all forms of service to Islam Hazrat Moulana Haroon Abasoomar (rahimahullah) was blessed by Almighty Allah with a very intelligent mind, big heart and broad horizons. Allah Ta’ala chose him to actively serve Islam in several forms, like being an Imam, a teacher, a lecturer/ Da’i, a reformer and a community leader. Despite most of his service being in the field of Islamic knowledge, da’wah …

After the tragic passing away of my Beloved Father (rahimahullah), several people sent tributes and shared cherished memories of him. Br. Husayn Moola and Moulana Ahmad Mohammedy were among those who shared some of thier experiences with my Beloved Father (rahimahullah) on Radio Islam.

Lesson 2 – No Racism in Islam My Beloved Father (rahimahullah) was very vocal against racism and xenophobia in all its ugly forms. He lectured on this topic in many venues. He would always quote the famous Hadith on this topic: ‘There is no superiority for an Arab over a non Arab, nor for a white person over a black person, but by virtue of their taqwa.’ (Ahmad and Tabarani) …

After the tragic passing away of my Beloved Father (rahimahullah), several people sent tributes and shared cherished memories of him. Mufti Abdool Kader Hoosen (hafizhahullah) was among those who shared some of his experiences with my Beloved Father (rahimahullah).

Lesson 1 – Having multiple intentions Among the most popular Hadiths is the one that says: إنما الأعمال بالنيات All actions are rewarded according to the intentions. (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith: 1)   My Beloved Father, (rahimahullah) would encourage his companions to make multiple intentions, for every deed. For example: When going to the masjid or to attend a Jalsah or ijtima’ (Islamic/tabligh gathering) He would say, let’s make the intention …

After the tragic passing away of my Beloved Father (rahimahullah), several people sent tributes and shared cherished memories of him. Moulana Mazhar Saheb (hafizhahullah) was among those who shared some kind words about my Beloved Father (rahimahullah).

After the tragic passing away of my Beloved Father (rahimahullah), several people sent tributes and shared cherished memories of him. Mufti Zubair Bhayat (hafizhahullah) was among those who shared some of his experiences with my Beloved Father (rahimahullah).

The evil quality of pride is among the most fatal of spiritual deceases. Fortunate are those who are cured from it. My respected father, Shaykhul Hadith, Moulana Haroon Abasoomar (rahimahullah) provides an in-depth look at this malady; its causes, forms, repercussions and cure. Download here

Here is a talk delivered by my beloved father, Shaykhul Hadith, Moulana Haroon Abasoomar (rahimahullah) on this crucial practice of ensuring that we attend the Masjid for all our Salah. Download here