Children and Toys When a child wants a toy which is of an animate object or a musical instrument, then gently explain to the child that Allah Ta’ala is displeased with such a toy and that the presence of such toys in our homes deprives us of the presence of the Malaa’ikah (angels) of Rahmah (Mercy). After having…
The Prohibition of Photography
The Prohibition of Photography by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah alayh) One of the greatest calamities of our times is the abuse of the camera. Nowadays, with the availability of cell phones, digital cameras, camcorders, etc., everyone seems to own a tool which has created an upheaval in mischief. How many have had…
The Formula for Unlimited Blessings
The Formula for Unlimited Blessings by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah ‘alayh) The Story of Halima Sa`diyyah (radiyallahu ‘anha), the foster mother of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) is well-known. The custom of the Arabs who lived in the towns was to entrust their young children to the care of the bedouin…
The Best of Both Worlds
The Best of Both Worlds by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah ‘alayh) Allah Ta’ala mentions in Surah Al-Baqarah: There are some who say, “Our Lord! Grant us Your bounties in this world,” but they will have no share in the Hereafter. Yet there are others who say, “Our Lord! Grant us the good…
Sha’ban And The Arrival Of Ramadan
Sha’ban And The Arrival Of Ramadan by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah ‘alayh) The phrase, ‘It’s in the air,’ alludes to the general feeling or expectation of something happening in the near future or something already present or prevailing. For the Muslim who reaches the months of Rajab and Sha’ban, the presence…
Taking Zakat beyond Ramadan
Alhamdulillah, we find that with the commencement of Ramadan, thousands of Muslims begin to contribute to different noble causes. They contribute whether these are specific for Ramadan, such as providing Iftar, Sehri, and hampers for the poor, or whether it is the general efforts made to alleviate the plight of those who are suffering in…
Laylatul Qadr
Allah Ta’ala’s love for His Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) is evident and manifest in many Ayat (verses) of the Qur`an Sharif. Additionally, whilst other Ambiya (‘alayhimussSalam) were gifted with exclusive titles, it was Rasulullah (sallallahu’ alayhi wa sallam) alone whose title was “Habibullah” (The Beloved of Allah). Due to this Divine love for…
Avoid the Temptation
Avoid the Temptation by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah ‘alayh) ‘I recall from my childhood days, someone saying:“…For temptation will lead you into trouble and make you cry” —And indeed, this is exactly what happens when one gives into the temptation to engage in any Haraam. Ask those who have given in to…
Character
Character by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah ‘alayh) As Muslims, our character, morals and etiquette should differentiate us from others. Non-Muslims are not so attentive to our beautiful Salah, Tilawah, Zikr, and other Ibadat as they are to our character and dealings with others. Wherever the Sahabah (Radhiyallahu ’anhum) went, their character attracted many…
The Reality of Our Islam
The Reality of Our Islam by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah ‘alayh) If we had to analyse the eras when Muslims throughout the world were dominant, we would find that they had the Haqiqat (reality) of Islam in their lives; they were living Islam happily, willingly and enthusiastically. They understood their purpose in this…