Al-Miftah Blog by Moulana Muhammad
Among the sins that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) highlighted, pinpointed and cautioned the Ummah about is indulging in interest/Riba. This prohibition is mentioned in the Holy Quran and the Hadith. There are warnings for those taking, giving and witnessing transactions of interest (riba). Here is a talk delivered by my beloved father, Moulana Haroon Abasoomar (may Allah Ta’ala protect him with ‘afiyah) on the topic of Riba (interest) Download here
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May, 2018
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18 May
The month of Ramadan
We are on the threshold of the month of Ramadan, a great month in the Islamic calendar. The merits and virtues of the month of Ramadan is highlighted by the narration of Sayyiduna Salman Al Farsi (radiyallahu ‘anhu), in which Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) delivered a talk to the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) on the last day of Sha’ban. Here is a bayan delivered by my beloved father, Moulana Haroon Abasoomar …
April, 2018
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13 April
Generosity
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) was the ideal role model in all aspects of life. He peaked on every level of Human achievements. He was the most perfect and complete man ever to walk on earth. This level was evident in his generosity as well. Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu’anhuma) reports that Nabi (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) was the most generous of all people. كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم أجود الناس …
February, 2018
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13 February
Engage in good, you will be the best creation
لَقَدْ خَلَقْنَا الإنْسَانَ فِي أَحْسَنِ تَقْوِيمٍ We have indeed created human kind in the best of forms. (Surah At Tin, Verse: 4) Allah Ta’ala explains that humans are His chosen creation. However, humans also have the potential to stoop to the lowest of levels. These talks are a brief explanation of this: Humans and animalistic qualities – Download here Selfishness – Download here Jealousy – Download here
January, 2018
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2 January
The global plight of the Ummah, reasons and solutions
The threat of Islamaphobia has reached such a stage globally, that a Muslim’s dignity, honour, wealth, blood and life is viewed as worthless. Wherever there are Muslims, unfortunately there is suffering. This is indeed painful. Our Nabi (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) has forewarned the ummah of the causes for their downfall. Being aware of these causes, enables reformation. Download my lecture on this, here .
December, 2017
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19 December
How to secure ourselves in the holiday
The festive/holiday season sees an increase in temptation and fitnah, a time when people lose themselves, in many different ways. In a narration in Sunan Tirmidhi, a Sahabi asked Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallm) what is salvation? In response, Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) provided the formula for salvation. عَنْ عُقْبَةَ بْنِ عَامِرٍ قَالَ قُلْتُ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ مَا النَّجَاةُ قَالَ أَمْسِكْ عَلَيْكَ لِسَانَكَ وَلْيَسَعْكَ بَيْتُكَ وَابْكِ عَلَى خَطِيئَتِكَ Sayyiduna …
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11 December
The sublime Sunnah of Forgiveness
Allah Ta’ala mentions in the Quran: لَّقَدْ كَانَ لَكُمْ فِي رَسُولِ اللَّهِ أُسْوَةٌ حَسَنَةٌ لِّمَن كَانَ يَرْجُو اللَّهَ وَالْيَوْمَ الْآخِرَ وَذَكَرَ اللَّهَ كَثِيرًا Certainly for you in Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) is an excellent example; for one whose hope is in Allah and the Last Day and [who] remembers Allah often. (Surah Ahzab, verse: 21) One great Sunnah of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) is his sublime akhlaq …
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1 December
Stay committed on Islam and avoid resembling other groups
Allah Ta’ala has completed and perfected the Din of Islam. It will stand up to the test of time and all environments. The Din of Islam is replete with guidelines for each environment and situation. Islam means to submit to the divine order of Allah Ta’ala, wether it is our social life or monetary dealings, our holidays or holy days, our spending and earnings etc. We are required to follow …
November, 2017
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7 November
Remain steadfast as you have been commanded
The companions of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) noticed some grey strands of hair on the beard of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam), and told him that you seem to be getting old very quickly. Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) replied that Surah Hud has made me old. Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn Abbas (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) says in my opinion it was this specific verse of Surah Hud, verse 112: …فَاسْتَقِمْ كَمَا أُمِرْتَ وَمَنْ …
October, 2017
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2 October
Muharram & a Muslim’s mindset
The passing of time, the days, the weeks, the months and the years are all reminders for us that our time in this dunya is running out. A man’s life span is like a block of ice in the hot sun outside. With the passing of each second that ice is melting away. Similarly, with the passing of each second, man’s life is melting away. The beginning of the Islamic …