The Marvellous Memory of Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) Haashid bin Ismaa‘eel (rahimahullah) mentions the following: When Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) was still a young boy, he would accompany us when we would attend the lessons of the great Muhadditheen of Basrah to learn Hadith. However, he would merely listen to the Muhadditheen …
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Acquiring the Knowledge of Hadith from a Young Age Muhammed bin Abi Haatim (rahimahullah) narrates the following: I once asked Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah), “How did you commence memorizing Hadith?” Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) replied, “I was inspired by Allah Ta‘ala to commence memorizing the blessed Ahaadith of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) …
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The Mother of Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) During his childhood, Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) lost his eyesight and became blind. The mother of Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) continued to turn to Allah Ta‘ala in du‘aa, begging Him to cure her son and restore his eyesight. One night, when she went to sleep, she …
Read More »Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) – Part One
Name: Muhammed bin Ismaa‘eel bin Ebrahim bin Mugheerah bin Bardizbah (Siyar A’laam min Nubalaa 12/391) Kunyah (filial title): Abu ‘Abdillah Birth: Imaam Bukhaari (rahimahullah) was born in the city of Bukhaara on a Friday, after the Jumu‘ah salaah. The date of his birth was 13th Shawwaal 194 AH. (Hadyus Saari …
Read More »Adherence to The Sunnah – Part 1
The Strict Adherence of Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) to the Shari‘ah and Sunnah of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) After Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was appointed as the Khalifah and the Muslims had pledged allegiance at his hands, Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) addressed the people and delivered …
Read More »Reviving the spirit of Badr
The battle of Badr was the most decisive battle in the annals of Islām, because it was the forerunner to the honour and splendour of Islām. It marked the beginning of the fall and humiliation of disbelief. This is why it is referred to as the Day of Furqān, i.e. …
Read More »Women attending congregational or Eid Salaah
The era of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) was a mubaarak era. It was an era where Wahi (revelation of the Quraan) was being received from Allah Ta’ala. New Shar’ee laws regarding various issues were constantly being revealed by Allah Ta’ala and there was a need for Sahaaba to learn the …
Read More »The Need for The Makaatib
Hadhrat Moulana Siddeeq Ahmad Baandwi Saahib (Rahmatullah alayh) has mentioned: There is a definite need to establish makaatib in every village and every district. Together with the makaatib we have to also establish a madrasah for higher education (Darul Ulooms), However, keep in mind that it is better to have …
Read More »The Orchards of Love – Part Eighteen
The Lifeline of Islam When a person is drowning and struggling to survive, he will do anything to save his life. If he is able to catch hold of a rope nearby through which he can pull himself out of the water, he will desperately cling onto it and view …
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The Role of a Woman in Islam Allah Ta‘ala, through His infinite grace and mercy, has created and designed the world in the most perfect form and caused it to continue functioning most precisely and accurately. The unique rotation of the sun and moon, the alternation of the day and …
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