Al-Miftah Blog by Moulana Muhammad
Several Sahabah (radiyallahu’anhum) and those after them said: “Be an ‘Alim (scholar), or one who strives to become one, or at least one who listens (to the ‘Ulama) or one who loves (them). Do not become the fifth (one who hates them) for you will be destroyed.” Listen to the talk I delivered on this topic here
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July, 2020
June, 2020
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26 June
Regret at the disobedience of Allah Ta’ala – audio
We are accustomed to grieve over worldly losses. How often do we consider spiritual loss, as something worth grieving over? Our predecessors would grieve more over such loss, than worldly trials and calamities. Listen to the details here
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11 June
Rush to do good deeds – audio
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said in an authentic Hadith: بادروا بالأعمال فتنا كقطع الليل المظلم ‘Rush towards good deeds before a time comes wherein there will be such fitnahs that will be like the portions of a dark night.’ (Sahih Muslim) Here is a talk that I delivered expounding on this Hadith, listen here
March, 2020
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19 March
The life lines from Allah Ta’ala – audio
From time to time Allah Ta’ala gives us ‘life-lines.’ These are the occasions wherein Allah Ta’ala dispenses additional mercies upon his creation. Here is a talk that I delivered on this topic. Download here
February, 2020
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20 February
The importance of halal – audio
The importance of consumption of pure and halal is increasingly leaving our lives, despite the increased contamination found in foods today. The following is a lecture I delivered on the importance of halal sustenance. Download here
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10 February
Not everything is suited for everyone
In addition to possessing knowledge, wisdom and diplomacy is important. The same tone will not be used for all. Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) used various methodologies to impart knowledge; at times he would ignore the person to whom he wanted to pass the message, on other occasions he would give extra attention to the one he wanted to draw closer to him. Sometimes he would address the culprit directly, and at …
August, 2019
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26 August
Beneficial deeds for Isal Thawab
When faced with the tragedy of the death of any near or dear one, we are encouraged to engage in isal thawab; i.e, to dedicate the reward for nafl (optional) deeds to the deceased. Hereunder is a list of some suggested deeds for Isal thawab, that have been mentioned in the Hadith. This is not an exclusive list, but indeed a recommended one. Reciting the Quran Sayyiduna Ma’qil ibn Yasar …
July, 2019
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25 July
The 10 days of Dhul Hijjah (audio)
The first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah are the best 10 days of the year. In the Hadith, we are encouraged to increase good deeds during these days. Download my lecture on this topic here
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23 July
Value the ‘Ulama – audio
An authentic Hadith states: Allah Ta’ala will not take knowledge of Din by snatching it all at once. Rather Allah Ta’ala will take away knowledge by taking away from this Dunya the ‘Ulama… (Sahih Bukhari) Download my talk on respecting and valuing the ‘Ulama here
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17 July
Ensure to only consume halal – audio
Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu’anhu) reports that Nabi (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) said: ‘A time will come wherein a man will not be bothered about the source of his income, if he is taking from halal or haram sources.’ (Sahih Bukhari) Download my four-part series on this topic here