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Better than I’tikaaf
On one occasion, Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) was in i’tikaaf in Masjidun Nabawi when a person came to him and sat down after greeting him with salaam. Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) observed that the man appeared worried and anxious. He thus asked him, “O so-and-so! I see that you are overcome by grief and worry! (What is the matter?)”
The man replied, “Yes, O cousin of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)! I owe so-and-so an outstanding debt, and I am …
Clearing the Obstructions
(Du‘aa Series – Part Four)
The driver is seated in his car, but cannot move forward as he is gridlocked in rush hour traffic… The passengers are aboard the aircraft, but it cannot take off due to the runway being obstructed…
Indeed, encountering an obstruction or obstacle is among the most frustrating and disruptive experiences that one can suffer.
As discussed previously, by adhering to the sunnah method and etiquettes of making du‘aa, it is more likely that …
The Effort to Instil Imaan and Deen
(Mother of Mufti Ebrahim Salejee [daamat barakaatuhum] – Part Two)
Makkiyyah Aapa (rahimahallah) was always concerned regarding the Deen and imaan of her family and progeny. It was out of this concern that she would perform two rakaats of salaah, every day, making du‘aa to Allah Ta‘ala to safeguard the Deen and dunya of all her children. Likewise, every morning, she would take out some money and set it aside as sadaqah for her children and family.
