Wifāq ul Ulāma (SA) ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICAN 'ULAMA
1. The price of the sale item must be mutually agreed upon at the time of the sale.…
Reciting The Du’aa Before Eating
One should recite the following duaa before eating
بِسْمِ اللهِ وَبَرَكَةِ اللهِ
In the name of Allah Ta’ala, and with the blessings of Allah Ta’ala.…
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1. When purchasing an item, one should not degrade the item or find fault with it in order to get a discount.…
The Barakah Of Eating Together
It is permissible to eat individually as well as eating together. However, eating together is better as it is a means of barakah.…
Aadaab of Business and Dealings – Part 7
1. In a lease contract or a business transaction, none of the transacting parties should go against the agreement.…
Saying Bismillah Before Eating
One should say ‘bismillah’ before commencing the meal. Similarly, one should eat with his right hand and eat from the side of the plate which is before him.…
Aadaab of Business and Dealings – Part 6
1. If the debtor is in financial constraints and difficulty, the creditor should not harass him, rather he should take pity on his condition and grant him respite in settling his debts.…
Zikr Recited After Fajr Salaah
One should recite the following Duaa ten times after Fajr salaah before moving from his place:
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ، لَهُ الملْكُ وَلَهُ الحَمْدُ يُحْيِي وَيُمِيتُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ
There is no deity besides Allah Ta’ala, who is alone (and) has no partner.…
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1. One should not delay in settling his debts. It is reported in the Hadith that the debtor’s delaying in settling his debts despite him having the means to do so is a form of oppression.…
Seeking Protection From The Fire Of Jahannum
One should recite the following Duaa seven times after Fajr salaah and Maghrib salaah
اللهُمَّ أَجِرْنِي مِنَ النَّارِ
O Allah, save me from the fire of Jahannum
عن مسلم بن الحارث بن مسلم التميمي: أنه حدثهم عن أبيه قال: قال لي النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم: إذا صليت الصبح فقل قبل أن تتكلم: اللهم أجرني من النار سبع مرات، فإنك إن مت من يومك ذلك كتب الله لك جوارا من النار، فإذا صليت المغرب فقل قبل أن تتكلم: اللهم أجرني من النار سبع مرات، فإنك إن مت من ليلتك كتب الله لك جوارا من النار (السنن الكبرى للنسائي رقم 9859 ، ابو داود رقم 5080)
Hazrat Haarith bin Muslim (radhiyallahu anhu) reports that on one occasion, Rasulullah (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) advised me saying, “After completing your Fajr salaah, then before speaking to anyone, recite اللهُمَّ أَجِرْنِي مِنَ النَّارِ.…
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