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NEWSLETTER VOL.01. NO. 1
14 Ramadhaan 1433 / 03 August 2012 |
| Muslims everywhere are going through a period of uncertainty, turmoil and suffering. Throughout the world, there appears to be a concerted effort to wipe out the very presence of Muslims. A student of Sheikh-ul-Hadith, Hazrat Maulana Zakarriya Saheb (R.A), asked seven questions to him. Hazrat Sheikh‟s reply was publised in a kitaab titled “Al-Eti‟daal Fe Maraatibur-Rijaal”. This kitaab not only provides answers to the problems we are facing, but serves as a guide according to which a Muslim‟s life can be conducted. We reproduce here question four and a portion of Hazrat Sheikhs reply. Question: Today the Muslims are being dispersed and destroyed. What should they do? Answer: This is indeed true that Muslims are troubled and worried on all sides. Not only are the individuals among them caught up in problems. They are also tremendously worried by collective problems. Now comes the question: What should they do? Such a question from the pen of an ordinary Muslim of understanding surprises me. But even more so when coming from the pen of a scholar of learning. Islam is that religion which Allah in the Quraan-e-Kareem has described as the Perfected Religion. Further, He had also through it, completed His favours upon the followers of this path. In a most endearing tone He says: "Today have I perfected for you your religion And completed My favour upon you And have been pleased that Islam be your Deen." (Surah Maida; V3) Here Allah expresses His satisfaction that Islam be the religion of mankind. What a grand medal and what a pleasurable distinction! Is it not strange that the followers of such a perfect religion and such a complete way of life should now be in distress as to what they should do? Allah and His truthful Rasul (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) had not left any minor and major need of the Ummat, whether pertaining to worldly or religious affairs, where in the clearest terms they did not clarify their commands. At all times were the benefits and disadvantages clearly stated. Not only were the orders given and put down in words. No, the Holy Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) and his devoted followers -the Sahabah (Radiallahu anhum) -practically illustrated these commands by acting accordingly, and as such had practical experience thereof. In short, let it be known that success in worldly affairs as well as in spiritual affairs is only found in following diligently the example of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam), and conforming to it. However, when we look upon following the Rasul (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) as old-fashioned, out-of date conservatism and consider the Sunnah (his path) as a sign of narrow-minded dogmatism, then I am afraid that our end result in the Hereafter will obviously be failure, whereas the consequences of our worldly affairs are that which we see before us today. (“Al-Eti‟daal Fe Maraatibur-Rijaal” by Sheikh-ul-Hadith, Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Zakariya Kandhalwi R.A, Page 62-63. Published by Darul Uloom Zakariyya.) To be continued Insha-Allah. |
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Alhamdulillah, We are pleased to release our first online newsletter which we hope to send out monthly Insha-Allah. The newsletter would cover some of the following topics: an excerpt from one of one publications, latest news of the Madrasa, Q&A from our Darul Iftaa, advices from our respected Asatiza and an overview of our latest publication. The Darul Uloom acedemic year for 2012 came to a close on the 07.07.2012. To read the principals report click here As from Shawwal 1433, the Faulty of Takhassus Fil Hadith (Hadith Specilisation) is to be established at Darul Uloom Zakariyya Insha-Allah. To learn more about this and for enrolment click here Insha-Allah, I’tikaaf will be taking place during the last 10 days of Ramadhaan at the Darul Uloom Zakariyya Masjid. All programs will take place under the supervision of Hadhrat Moulana Shabbier Ahmed Saloojee Sahib. For arrangements please contact: Ml Zaheer Wadee on: 011 859 1080 / 072 370 6786 Or Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it To subscribe to the Islamic Horizon Magazine, click here |
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Question: Is it permissible for Ḥanafīs to follow Shāfiʿīs in Witr Ṣalāh and vice versa during the holy month of Ramadhaan? Answer: It is permissible for Ḥanafīs to follow Shāfiʿīs in Witr Ṣalāh just as it is permissible for Shāfiʿīs to follow Ḥanafīs, provided a few points are kept in mind:
And Almighty Allah knows best. Fatāwā Darul Uloom Zakariyya vol. 2, Pg. 422-426 |
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Qari Ayyub Ishaq Sahib shares with us some advices pertaining to the Month of Ramadhaan. This was part of his address to the graduating as well as Hifz students at the Qiraat Sab'ah Jalsa held at the Darul Uloom last month. To Listen to the recording, please click here To Read the biography of Qari Sahib, please click here |
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