Keeping the Spirit of Ramadan Alive by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah ‘alayh) In a world that has become rather strange and peculiar, we find in the quest for peace that nations of the world are waging wars of devastation and destruction against each other. World governments look towards war as the solution…
How to Attain Concentration in Salah
A common complaint of many who seek reformation is their lack of concentration in Salah and finding themselves wanting in the spirit of Salah. They write or ask for some prescription to bring in that spirit and that love of Allah Ta’ala through Salah. The following guidelines will, insha Allah, assist in improving the…
Giving up Sins: An Easy Prescription
Giving up Sins: An Easy Prescription by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah ‘alayh) There are many Muslim brothers and sisters throughout the world who, due to various negative influences and bad elements, find themselves ‘de-railed’ from Deen. Many others sit on the fence, wanting to enjoy or benefit from both sides of the…
Haram Fantasizing
Haram Fantasizing There is no shortage of complaints regarding giving up sins and the struggle between a person, his Nafs and Shaytan. This battle is ongoing, till our dying day. There is no way out except to show the courage and bravery that every Muslim does have when it comes to pleasing Allah Ta’ala. Sadly,…
The Green Leaf and The Juicy Grape
The Green Leaf and The Juicy Grape by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah ‘alayh) Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi (rahmatullah’ alayh)[1] has mentioned a story in his Mathnavi Sharif of a worm that was told: “You will find a delicious, juicy grape on the grapevine.” Hearing this, the worm began its journey up the grapevine. It…
Will You Break Your Fast a Few Minutes Early?
For many years without fail, I have been giving an example in the month of Ramadan, that at the end of a very hot and long day of Summer, a person is sitting at the Dastarkhan (table cloth), close to the time of Iftar, and waiting patiently to open his fast. There are just 3…
The Influence of Television
The Influence of Television by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah ‘alayh) One of the many Sunnahs of the Ambiya (‘alayhimus salam) is that of Haya – shame and modesty: a quality which is sorely missing in the lives of the majority of Muslims today and which should otherwise be an outstanding characteristic and feature of…
The True Wealth of Madinah Munawwarah
The True Wealth of Madinah Munawwarah by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah ‘alayh) My respected Shaikh, Hazrat Maulana Hakeem Muhammad Akhtar Saheb (Damat Barakatuhu), mentioned in his poetry that our value is dependent on our Nisbat with Madinah Munawwarah. When anything is purchased and brought from Madinah Munawwarah, a lover of Nabi (sallallahu…
Submission
Submission by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah ‘alayh) When Ibrahim (عليه السلام) was told to submit to Allah Ta’ala, he responded that he had submitted himself to the Rabb (sustainer) of the Worlds. Some Mufassirin (commentators) say that there are approximately 18 000 worlds. Allah Ta’ala mentions this incident: ‘When his Lord said…
Sibling Rivalry
Sibling Rivalry by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah ‘alayh) Sibling Rivalry is a common scenario in almost every home. Arguments and fights are everyday occurrences amongst brothers and sisters —to the extent that arguments often lead to physical fighting. This kind of response is very much against the disposition of a noble person,…