One Year Closer to the Grave
by Shaykh Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullāh
At the start of the year, we need to keep in mind that one more year of our lives has gone. If our actions were evil, and we were treading the path to Jahannam, we have now come one year closer to it. And if we...
The New Year
By Shaykh Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullāh
Having just completed the year 2013, the ‘New Year’ is seen and heard all around us. However, the question remains as to what should be a Muslim’s take on these events.
Upon the passing of a year, the common trend is to...
Live Like a Mirror
by Shaykh Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullāh
Call towards the path of your Rabb with wisdom and good admonition. (16:125)
This is the order of Allāh ta‘ālā to every believer. Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam spent his entire life calling towards the...
The Test of Patience
by Shaykh Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullāh
Every child born comes with a definite ending; death is an inevitable phenomenon for every birth, rather for every creation. Allāh ta‘ālā mentions in the Qur’ān, “Everything is going to perish except His Face (His...
Al-Muharram: A Common Misconception
by Shaykh Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullāh
Islām is a way of life sent by Allāh ta‘ālā for the guidance of mankind, and it is the key to success in both worlds. Something that holds such significance holds great importance; hence, it is of great...
The Month of Muharram
by Shaykh Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullāh
Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, is one of the four sacred months mentioned in the Glorious Qur’ān:
Lo! The number of the months with Allāh is twelve months by Allāh’s Ordinance in the day that He...
After Hajj
by Shaykh Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullāh
Once again more than two million believers were honoured to become the ‘Guests of Allāh’ and through Divine Guidance have completed the rituals of Hajj with great love and enthusiasm. How fortunate are these souls who are...
Qurbāni
By Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullah
Virtues of Qurbāni
•Qurbāni is a practice commanded by Allah:
So turn in prayer towards your Lord and sacrifice (animals). (108:2)
• There is nothing dearer to Allah during the days of Qurbāni than the sacrificing of animals. The...
The First Ten Days of Zul-Hijjah
By Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullah
Significance of the First Ten Days of Zul Hijjah
1. Allah has taken oath of ten nights in Soorah Al-Fajr. According to the majority of the commentators of Qur'ãn, the nights are those of the (first) ten days of...
A Deep Yearning to Perform Hajj
by Shaykh Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullāh
Hajj is one of the fundamental pillars of Islām. Rasūlullāh sallallāhu ‘alayhi wasallam has said:
“Islām is founded on five (pillars): bearing witness that there is no deity except Allāh...