Getting up for Fajr Salah by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah ‘alayh) The following is the prescription that has been given regarding getting punctual with Fajr. In summer, when Fajr Salah[1] is very early, many complain about their inability to get up for Fajr Salah. In winter, when Fajr is relatively late, many complain…
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…
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…
Business and Salah
Business and Salah by Hazrat Maulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahmatullah ‘alayh) Once, a person asked me: “I am in my business from the morning; and from the business, I proceed to the Masjid for Zuhr, Asr, and Maghrib. I join the Salah with “Allahu Akbar”, but then it seems as if the whole business comes…
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…
After Ramadan
The blessed month of Ramadan came like seasonal rain and passed by. This rain did not water the plants and crops – it showered upon the hearts of the Believers. It is sad but true that the hearts of the majority of Muslims were stricken with spiritual drought and spiritual decadence. It was a drought…