Sunnah beyond Worship

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Sunnah beyond Worship

We should be endeavouring to follow in the footsteps of the Prophet ﷺ and follow him in every aspect of our lives. We should remember that his sunnah is not just in his worship. Sunnah is in our dealings with each other, in the softness of his words, his akhlāq, in the way he behaved with… Continue reading Sunnah beyond Worship
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Manners and Respect

We all want to learn about our religion. But, ilm cannot be gained without ādāb; without respect and without good, beautiful manners. Ibn Wahab, a famous scholar who was one of the students of Imam Malik says that we learnt, quoted and conveyed more about ādāb from Imam Malik رحمه الله than we did of… Continue reading Manners and Respect
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A Dangerous Weapon

Apparent knowledge in itself is a weapon. Ilm creates arrogance and without the necessary tools is extremely dangerous. Ilm is only beneficial when it comes accompanied with adab, spirituality and fear of Allāh. Rasūl Allāh ﷺ used to supplicate “O Allāh, I seek refuge (and protection) in You from ilm which does not benefit” [Reported… Continue reading A Dangerous Weapon
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Sublime Character

Allah سبحانه وتعالى says of Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم in the Holy Quran, وَإِنَّكَ لَعَلى خُلُقٍ عَظِيمٍ Verily you are upon a sublime character. [al Qalam 68/4] The inner character, manners and demeanour of Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم and the Companions رضى الله عنهم would shine through both in private and in public,… Continue reading Sublime Character