Inspiration

Submission

By – Shaykh Tauqeer Chaudhary (db) http://www.nurulilm.com/   All praise is to Allah ta’ala who has allowed us to publish the second edition of Nisbah magazine. This is the magazine of the students of Nur ul Ilm Academy, who aim to revive the nisbah (connection) with our tradition, the scholars …

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Ten Blessed Days of Zil Hajj

  By His wisdom, Allah Ta’ala gave preference to some places and times over others. For Muslims, Friday is the best day of the week, Ramadan is the best month of the year, “Laylat al-Qadr” is the best night in Ramadan, the day of “Arafah” is the best day of …

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The Significance of Hajj

 Abu Hudhaifa Muhammed Karolia In the concluding aayah of The Bride of the Qur’aan, Surah Rahmaan, Allah Ta’aalah describes Himself as Master of Grandeur and Honour. In this light it is observed that the more than ninety-nine names of Allah Ta’aalah belong to two major groups; those which expound Allah’s …

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Freedom or Destruction?

From all corners of the globe, slogans of freedom are constantly chanted. The call for freedom of speech, children wanting their freedom, women demanding freedom, etc, are commonly heard. The demand for freedom has spiralled out of proportion to such an extent that children want ‘freedom’ from their aged parents. …

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Perfect Greeting

alhaadi.org Hi… then… Bye!!! This is the meaningless greeting of the West. One wonders what it really means? Is he asking you whether you are on a high? Whatever it may mean, no greeting is as comprehensive and perfect as the greeting which is derived from one of the attributes …

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Ten Effective Stress Solutions

The American Medical Association links stress to 60% of all human illnesses and diseases.  Stress can impact your entire body and cause many health problems such as insomnia, emotional and behavioural problems, ulcers, lack of energy, depression, nervousness, paranoia, asthma, and immune system dysfunction.  Headaches, dizziness, ADD/ADHD, anxiety, irritability, anger, …

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Generosity

  Allah, The Most Exalted, says: “By no means shall you attain the reality of true piety and righteousness, unless you spend (in Allah’s cause) that which you love “ (Quran-Ale-‘Imran 3: 92) Jabir ibn ‘Abdullah Radiyallahu ‘anhuma narrates: “Whenever Rasullullah Sallaliahu ‘alaihi wasallam was asked for anything, he never …

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Greed

Advice of Shaykh Moulana Maseehullaah Khan Rahimahullaah Allah Ta’aala says: “Do not cast your eyes on those things which We bestowed as an enjoyment to different kinds of people.” (Suratul  Hijr , verse 88) Rasulullaah Sallallaahu alaihi wasallam said: “Man becomes old, while two things of his increase: greed for …

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Friend Indeed

A well know Arabic saying advises, “Don’t talk about a person. Ask about his companions.” This simply means that if you want to enquire about a person — about his character, what are his habits, is he responsible, etc., then do not enquire specifically about him. Instead enquire about the …

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