Ancestral Tree of AlaHadrat Ash-Shah Imam Ahmad Rida Khan al-Baraylawi Alaihir raHmah

The blessed Genealogy of Sayyiduna AlaHadrat Imam Ahmad Rida Khan al-Baraylawi Alaihir raHmah The following ancestral tree of AlaHadrat Imam Ahmad Rida Khan Alaihir raHmah is carefully constructed from the authentic Books of Genealogy and meticulously scrutinized with references to other books in this field. The ancestors were compared with dates and periods found in books written by Historians who were masters in this field. The following points were noted before compiling the Ancestral tree: Preference was given to books compiled by Historians of Afghan descent/origin as they knew their descendants better than others. Furthermore, ...

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10th Shawwal The Blessed Birth of Huzur Aala Hazrat Radiallahotalanahu.

The Reviver (Mujaddid) of the 14th Century AlaHadrat Imam Ahmad Rida Khan Alaihir raHmah Imam Ahmed Rida Khan [d. 1340h/1921 CE] was a champion of the Sunni World in the twentieth century as he defended the belief system of Sunni Muslims and rejected the false and deviant ways head on with support from the greatest Ulama worldwide. He restored the deen to its original state in India when falsehood was being mixed with the truth and people were confused about Sunni beliefs and practices. Such a person is known as a “Mujaddid”. Hadrat Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings...

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Using Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhu for other than a SaHabi

All Praises is due to Almighty Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala, Peace and Blessings be upon the most perfect of creations, His Beloved Habeeb, Sayyiduna Rasoolullah SallAllaho Alaihi wa Sallam his noble Family and the illustrious Sahaba Riwanullahi Ta'ala Alaihim Ajma'een and all the pious servants of Almighty Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala. I have been writing and reciting Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho whenever the name of the Exalted names of Glorious SaHaba and dignified Awliya Allah Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anhum Ajma'een is mentioned following the practice of highly ranked Ulama (Scholars) and Pious people of Ahl as-Sunnah...

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Obstacles in the Path of Knowledge

All Praise is due to Allah SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala and Choicest Salutations upon His August Habib Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon Him. I am sharing this brief note extracted from "Fadl al-Ilm wa al-Ulama", the Blessed book by Aarife-Billah, ash-Shaykh al-Imam Naqi Ali al-Qadiri Radi Allahu Ta'ala Anho on the Excellence of Knowledge and the Ulama. Here we will discuss about some obstacles to the path of seeking knowledge. I humbly pray that this note will enlighten the hearts and encourage my Muslim brothers and sisters to acquire the knowledge of Deen. ...

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Follow the Sunnah and Increase your Beauty

  Hadrat Ibn-e-‘Umar Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho reported that the Messenger of Allah has said, “Do the opposite of what the polytheists do; let the beard grow long and clip the mustache.” A version has, “trim the mustache down and leave the beard.” [Sahih Bukhari, Vol 2, Page 875] Hadrat Zaid ibn Arqam Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho reported that the Messenger of Allah has said, “Whoever does not take something off his mustache is not one of us (not on our path).” [Sunan Nisa'i, Vol 2, Page 274] Sayyiduna Abu Hurayra Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho reported...

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Fasting Six Days of Shawwal after Ramadan

Fasting Six Days of Shawwal after Ramadan ..:: || 'Like Fasting the Entire Year' || ::..   Sayyiduna Ayyub (Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him, his family, and companions) said,   “Whoever fasts Ramadan and follows it with six days from Shawwal it is as if they fasted the entire year.” [Muslim, Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, and Ibn Majah; Ahmad transmitted it from Jabir, Muntaqa]   Sayyiduna Thawban (Allah be pleased with him) relates that the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him, his family, and companions) said,   ...

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10th Month of Islamic Calendar... Shawwal al-Mukarram!! [URDU]

اسلامی سال کا دسواں مہینہ ۔۔۔ شوال المکرم   شوال کی وجہ تسمیہ: اسلامی سال کے دسویں مہینے کا نام شوال المکرم ہے۔ اس کی وجہ تسمیہ یہ ہے کہ یہ ''شَول ''سے ماخوذ ہے جس کا معنی اونٹنی کا دُم اٹھانا (یعنی سفر اختیار کرنا) ہے۔ اس مہینہ میں عرب لوگ سیر و سیاحت اور شکار کھیلنے کے لئے اپنے گھروں سے باہر چلے جاتے تھے۔ اس لئے اس کا نام شوال رکھا گیا۔ اس مہینہ کی پہلی تاریخ کو عید الفطر ہوتی ہے جس کو یوم الرحمۃ بھی کہتے ہیں ۔ کیونکہ اس دن اللہ تعالیٰ اپنے بندوں پر رحمت فرماتا ہے۔ اور اسی روز اللہ تعالیٰ نے شہد کی مکھی کو شہد بنانے کا الہام کیا تھا۔ اور اسی دن اللہ تعالیٰ نے جنت پیدا فرمائی۔ اور اسی روز اللہ تبارک...

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The True Essence of Eid al-Fitr

In this day and age, many people eagerly await the end of Ramadan and the coming of Eid al-Fitr to gain their ‘freedom’ in order to go back to committing sin and disobeying Almighty Allah . Many people start on the day of Eid itself and engage in shameful and reprehensible behaviour in the name of celebration. We should remember that celebration does not mean committing sin, but rather it involves remembering Allah Ta’ala and being grateful to Allah Ta’ala for showering His Mercy and Bounties upon us. Let us look at the true essence and significance of Eid-ul-Fitr, and the way in which those pious servants...

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