Only one Action Wednesday, January 21, 2009
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by Abu Abdullah Ibne Ismail
“When my respected father had reached old age and his ailments had increased it become difficult for him to go to the masjid. Based on his deteriorating health I would advise him that he should perform his salaah at home.
I would explain that there were exemptions in the Shariah for those who were ill. I would also say that because he was so punctual in attending the masjid in his youth Allah ta’ala would inshallah give him the same reward even though he could no longer attend due to his current state.
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Straightening Teacher’s Shoes Wednesday, July 30, 2008
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by Abu Abdullah Ibn Ismail
“My respected father would advise me from a young age that”:
O my dear son, you will be able to acquire neither Ilm nor Aml without straightening the shoes of your teacher.
(i.e. by respecting and being of service to the teacher)
Advices for Hajj and Umrah Part 9 Sunday, June 29, 2008
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by Abu Abdullah Ibne Ismail
The Guests of Allah
“It is only natural for those who are travelling to the Haramayn for the first time, to experience anxiety and feelings of unease at the time of departure.
Unfortunately these feelings are exacerbated by the many negative points one may hear from other prior to departure.
One should aim to remove excessive anxiety and trepidation by bearing in mind that any difficulty that may be encountered is minimal when compared to the great benefits of the journey.
For example what greater benefit and comfort can there be than seeing the Ka‘bah (House of Allah)?
My respected father, Haafiz Ibraheem Dhorat rahmatullahi alayh used to say that
‘A guest never needs to worry when visiting. All the guest is required to do is to mention his needs to his host and the host takes care of the rest.
Imagine, if a human takes such great care of his guests then with what care will Allah ta’ala, who is the Lord of all the worlds, treat his guests.’
If we do face some form of difficulty on the journey, we should understand that this is in reality the mercy of Allah.
For as mentioned in a hadeeth it is through such small difficulties that Allah ta’ala forgives sins.”
‘Never (is) a believer stricken with a discomfort, an illness, an anxiety, a grief or mental worry or even the pricking of a thorn but Allah S will expiate his sins on account of his patience.’ (Bukhari)
Advices for Hajj and Umrah (Part 7) Friday, June 27, 2008
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by Abu Abdullah Ibne Ismail
Baseless Customs
“Prior to departure one should abstain from all baseless customs. A custom currently in fashion is to invite those intending to go for Hajj for a meal.
If one out of love and affection invites someone for food, then this is indeed a means of acquiring great reward.
However if it is done merely as a custom or out of obligation and societal pressure, then such a meal will bear no benefit in the hereafter whatsoever.”
People to Remember Tuesday, June 3, 2008
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by Abu Abdullah Ibne Ismail
“My respected Father rahmatullahi alayh would advise that when someone passes away we should try to send Isalee Thawaab for them.
For if we make it a habit to remember others then inshallah when we die there will be people will remember us also.”
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One Person Alone Wednesday, May 28, 2008
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by Abu Abdullah Ibne Ismail
“Sometimes when we have a difference with someone, we go to such extremes that it becomes as though we have the right to do whatever we wish without any fear of Allah.
This is why my respected father (rahmatullahi alayh) used to say that
When we have a dispute with someone we violate his rights so much that on the day of Qiyamah this one person alone will take away all our good deeds as compensation.
Spending from a Young Age Friday, May 9, 2008
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by Abu Abdullah Ibne Ismail
Shaykh once narrated the following about his honourable father:
“My respected father rahmatullahi alayh went to great lengths in order to train and nurture us when we were young.
For example when anyone would call at our house in order to collect funds for any Islamic project my father would call those of us who were around at the time.
He would then explain the virtue of spending in the path of Allah ta’ala and then give one of us some money with which to make a donation.
This he did in order to inculcate within myself and my siblings the habit of spending in charity and good works.”
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Never Missed Wednesday, April 16, 2008
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by Abu Abdullah Ibne Ismail
“My respected father rahmatullahi alayh was very punctual with the tahajjud prayer throughout the year. When he passed away I asked my mother to inform me of his habits and routine.
My dear mother said that ever since they had been married she could not recall even a single night when my father had missed his tahajjud salaah.”
Keep Trying Thursday, December 27, 2007
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by Abu Abdullah Ibn Ismail
My father, may Allah have mercy upon him and raise his status in Jannah, used to give me very good advices. Once he said to me,
“When you were small and you wanted to have a mango from the tree (in our village in India), what did you used to do?”
I replied that I would get a stone and throw it at the mango so when it hits, the mango would fall.
He asked me, “Did you always hit at the first instance?”
I replied in the negative.
He then asked what I would do, so i said that i would continue trying until i got lucky, and this could sometimes take a many chances.
He then asked me if I ever gave up, so i replied no.
He then said, “My son, when you become an Alim and you sit on the minbar, and you advice the people it is just as if you are throwing stones at mangoes. Many times your words and advices may miss the hearts of people and go unheard, but if you keep trying, one day you will hit!”
Pay Heed to their Advice Tuesday, December 11, 2007
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by Abu Abdullah Ibne Ismail
Shaykh once quoted the following advice of his respected father, Hafiz Ibraheem rahmatullahi alayh:
“We should take advice from the elders around us and pay heed to what they have to say. This is because they have gained years of experience only after much toil and hardship.
All we have to do is consult them and benefit from the wisdom they have acquired over the years.”
