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First Impressions
The phrase “first impressions are lasting impressions” is well known. Hence, when going to the home of one’s prospective in-laws for a proposal or when going for a job interview, a person ensures that he is on his very best behaviour, as he wishes to create a positive impression that will hopefully remain a lasting impression.
Similarly, Islam teaches us that when a child is born, then the very first thing that should be done is to call out the azaan in …
Envy and Ingratitude
Correspondence of Hazrat Moulana Shah Hakeem Muhammad Akhtar Saheb (rahimahullah)
Condition:
I have a very bad habit of envy. When I see any girl enjoying a bounty from Allah Ta‘ala, I become envious and constantly think to myself, “She is so fortunate that Allah Ta‘ala gave her so much.” I then have thoughts of ungratefulness.
Answer:
Envy in matters of Deen is permissible, such as when a person thinks, “I should also acquire that Deeni …
Transforming through Ta’leem
(Respected Wife of Dr. Hafeezullah Madani [rahimahullah] – Part One)
The respected wife of Shaikh Doctor Hafeezullah Sukkharwi Muhaajir Madani (rahimahullah) was born in March 1917, and passed away in July 1992 at the age of 75.
She had acquired the basic secular education under private tutelage. When it came to Deen, she had practically memorized the entire Behishti Zewar. Hence, many women would come and ask her their various masaa-il which she would answer from Behishti …
