We are Muslims Wherever We Are by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah ‘alayh) Wherever you go, the Hukm (Order) of Allah Ta’ala accompanies you. There are many people who, when in their hometown, will be recognized as ‘Deendar’, performing 5 times Salah, daily, in Jamat and even standing in the first Saff, wearing…
The Only Superpower
The Only Superpower by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah ‘alayh) The so-called “Superpowers” of this world prove their weakness because they depend on other powers and forces for assistance. They join forces; they require coalitions, alliances, confederations, leagues and unions —which prove their dependency and need. The Only Superpower is Allah Ta’ala, who…
Conditions for Spiritual Benefit
Conditions for Spiritual Benefit by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah ‘alayh) The ‘Suhbat’ or company of the Auliya Allah (Friends of Allah Ta’ala) is such that even if they remain silent in their Majaalis, those who are present and who had come with sincerity will leave with Noor in their hearts. It is…
Our Signboards
Our Signboards by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah ‘alayh) Our Muslim names, Islamic dress and prayers are like the sign board found outside a shop, which informs us that sweets, chocolates, biscuits, cakes, fruit, etc., are stocked and sold inside this shop. The person reading the signboard thus expects to find what has…
The Wealth of Time
The Wealth of Time by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah ‘alayh) This life is a journey. We are all on a journey and are travelling all the time. Even if the person is a “couch potato”, passing his life in inactivity and idleness, he is also travelling. If the person is sitting, lying…
True Zikrullah
True Zikrullah by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah ‘alayh) True Zikr is to fulfil the command of Allah Ta’ala, which is directed to us at a particular time —to perform Salaah in its respective time, to pay Zakaah when due, to fast during the month of Ramadaan, to perform Hajj at the…
In the Service of Deen
In the Service of Deen by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah ‘alayh) Those involved in some Deeni service should consider their likeness to the guards protecting the King’s Palace. The guards understand that the King does not need their service. The King’s resources are such that he can easily replace any guard with…
THE WORLD CUP | SPIRITUAL HARMS
[This article was prepared before the World Cup 2010, which South Africa hosted. This advice applies to all sports events that conflict with Islamic teachings.] The hype and talk presently are the World Cup. Soccer mania has gripped many Muslims’ minds, hearts, speech, time, and money. And these many Muslims argue: “It’s once in a…
Ramadan vs The World Cup
Ramadan vs the World Cup —Which Team Are You In? by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah ‘alayh) The Finta of the World Cup and other sporting events We all know that certain snakes and scorpions are extremely dangerous, and when they attack, their venom or sting causes great harm and can even…
A Lesson in Begging
A Lesson in Begging by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah ‘alayh) There are signs outside the Haram in Makkah Sharif and Madina Sharif which clearly instruct that there should be no begging. Outside our Masjid also, we have a sign which reads, “No Begging.” But this is outside the Masjid. There is no begging outside the…
