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…
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…
Why the Suffering?
Many ask the question: Why is the Ummah suffering so much, despite millions making dua throughout the world and millions making dua during Haj and Umrah? Why is there no change? The answer can be understood by way of an analogy: A son is disobedient and rebellious towards his father’s instructions and arrogant in his…
Fashion
Fashion by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah ‘alayh) Fashion is a test of the very severe kind. It is a madness and an obsession that has afflicted many. It makes a person blind, except to the chase of keeping up with the latest fashion trends, styles and designs, which are ever-changing. Have we…
In the Name of Islam
In the Name of Islam by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah ‘alayh) There is a sickness in society which has now reached epidemic proportions. It is so severe that it requires repetition in its warnings to drive the point home. Fitnas abound, and the worst and most dangerous fitnah is that which takes…
Durud Sharif
Durud Sharif by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah ‘alayh) During a visit to Madina Munawwarah, I was sitting on the marble floor in the courtyard, outside Masjidun Nabawi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam), near the Raudha Mubarak[1], looking at the Green Dome and in deep thought. A doctor from Johannesburg walked by. After greeting…