Following atrocities committed in the name of Islām, such as those in Paris, once again misconceptions regarding Islām and Muslims make the headlines and infuse tensions in our society. I believe all of us are duty-bound to contribute to efforts that clear these misconceptions and misunderstandings and share the true nature of this beautiful religion. The Value of Life In light of Islām's...
by Hadhrat Mawlānā Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullāh Whenever the blessed name of our beloved Prophet sallallāhu 'alayhi wasallam is mentioned, the one who is fortunate to utter this name and also the one who is fortunate to hear his name should, with utmost love and reverence, say, 'sallallāhu 'alayhi wasallam.' Nowadays, there is great negligence amongst youth in this regard. Some years...
by Hadhrat 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 Being).” (28:88) This phenomenon makes the world a temporary abode, a transitory station, one from where each one of us...
Throughout the world, thousands are graced every year by Allāh ta'ālā to carry out one of the greatest obligations and worships hajj. The many virtues and rewards related to this great act of worship have been mentioned in the last issue. However, for hajj to be accepted and for one to reap all its spiritual fruits, it will need to be performed with due care, ensuring that all its rituals...