Wifāq ul Ulāma (SA) ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICAN 'ULAMA
In various Ahaadith, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) had prophesized that a fitnah would break out during the era of Hazrat ‘Uthmaan’s (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) khilaafah.
Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Forty Eight
Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Forty Nine
(Continuing with the Ahaadith relating to the fitnah in the time of Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu))
Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that he heard Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) mention the following, “Indeed you will encounter after me a great fitnah.”
Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Fifty
The Inscription on His Ring:
Hazrat ‘Amr bin ‘Uthmaan (rahimahullah) mentions that the ring of Hazrat ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) had the following words inscribed on it, “I have brought Imaan in that Being who has created everything in its due proportion.” …
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Name: ‘Abdullah bin ‘Uthmaan bin ‘Aamir
Kunyah (filial title): Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)
Father’s name: ‘Uthmaan, Abu Quhaafah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)
Mother’s name: Salmaa bint Sakhr, Ummul Khair (radhiyallahu ‘anha)
Titles: Al-‘Ateeq and As-Siddeeq
Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) had two famous titles.
Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Two
The Reason for being given the Title As-Siddeeq:
Hazrat ‘Aa’ishah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) reports that on the occasion of Mi’raaj, when Rasulullah (Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was taken by night from Musjid Haraam to Musjid Aqsa (and thereafter to the seven heavens), then upon his return, he informed the people of Makkah regarding the miraculous journey that transpired during the night.…
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First to Accept Islam from the Men
Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was the first among the free men to accept the invitation of Rasulullah (Sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and enter into the fold of Islam.…
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Inviting to Islam
Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was a person with whom his people were well acquainted.
Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Five
Incident regarding his accepting Islam
Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) relates:
Prior to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) being blessed with prophethood, I set out on a journey to Yemen.
Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – Part Six
Incident regarding his accepting Islam
(continued)
Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq (radhiallahu ‘anhu) then says:
After completing my work in Yemen, I returned to the learned sheikh to bid him farewell.
Sunnats and Aadaab of Eating – Part 7
1. First remove the food before getting up and leaving. When removing the dastarkhaan, the following duaa should be read:
اَلحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ حَمْدًا كَثِيرًا طَيِّبًا مُبَارَكًا فِيهِ غَيرَ مَكْفِيٍّ وَلَا مُوَدَّعٍ وَلَا مُسْتَغْنًى عَنهُ رَبَّنَا
All praise is due to Allah Ta’ala, such praises that are plentiful, pure and full of blessings.…
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