Archive for June, 2009

Honorable elders, esteemed 'ulama and respected audience! Many thanks unto Allah Most High that annually He grants us the tawfiq to host this national ijtima' 'Majlis Siyanatul Muslimin'. There are numerous benefits in holding this ijtima'. It becomes a meeting place for those who conduct majalis throughout the country. Also, there are many barakahs in the gathering of the Muslims. When Muslims gather in a place to learn the din (religion), the rain of the Mercy of Allah descends, the angels spread their wings...
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First of all, it is not established from any authentic hadith that Satan comes in the grave. But, if we do accept that he does come in the grave, then his coming poses no possibility of harm (or threat), because the ability of misleading others is particular to this world as this world is a source of burden and tribulation. As is mentioned in a hadith: "The living cannot be guaranteed safety from...
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A collection of letters between three leading 'ulama detailing the need and importance of establishing gatherings of dhikr in madrasahs. Consisting of letters between the Grand Mufti of Pakistan Mufti Muhammad Shafi', Shaykh al-Hadith Mawlana Muhammad Zakariyya Kandhlawi and Muhaddith al-'Asr Mawlana Sayyid Muhammad Yusuf Binnori (may Allah enlighten their graves).
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By Mawlana Ashraf ‘Ali Thanawi Ease comes after effort: Nowadays this has become a common malady, people first desire ease and then they will start the work. The law is first start the work and ease will follow. Cause of hope and despair: Sin has the characteristic of cultivating hopelessness and despair in a person and pious actions cultivate hope and optimism.
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By Haji Imdadullah Muhajir Makki ''From the lowly Imdad Allah (may Allah forgive him) to the blessed service of my dear Molwi Khalil al-Rahman (may his love for the sake of Allah remain forever.) After the sunnah greeting and a prayer for goodness, I acknowledge receipt of your dear letter. It gave the heartbreaking news of the demise of Mawlana Ahmad Ali and my most beloved, the portion of my heart, Molwi Muhammad Qasim (may Allah shower His mercy upon them). I had also received...
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