Darul Quran London

📣 Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh,

With profound gratitude to Allah (SWT), Darul Qur’an London is honoured to mark its 10th Anniversary and Annual Awards Ceremony! 🌟

This milestone is more than a celebration of years — it is a testament to the guidance of our scholars, the dedication of our teachers, and the trust and support of our community. Alhamdulillah!

📍 Venue: The British Library, London
📅 Date: Saturday, 20th September
🕰️ Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm

Join us for an uplifting afternoon as we honour the achievements of our students and celebrate a decade of Qur’anic learning, teaching, and community growth. 🎓📖

Let this gathering be a source of inspiration and unity, as we come together to reflect on our journey and renew our commitment to the Book of Allah.

💬 “The best of you are those who learn the Qur’an and teach it.” – Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

May Allah (SWT) bless all who strive in His path and continue to guide us for many more years to come.

We look forward to welcoming you, Insha’Allah!

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Darul Qur’an London Press Briefing by Muzakkir Meah ✨ Darul Qur’an London – 10th Anniversary!🎓 Awards Ceremony at The British Library📅 Sat 20 Sept | 2–5PM

"Be content with what Allah has given you, and then you will be the richest among people."

— Companion Abdullah Ibn Mas'ud (RA)

Source: Az-Zuhd, Ibn Abi Dunya, 131

Beautiful Times for Dua (Supplication) to Be Accepted According to Hadith:

1. During the month of Ramadan
(Bukhari, 1898)

2. After obligatory prayers (fard salah)
(Tirmidhi, 3499)

3. Late at night (last third of the night)
(Bukhari, 1145)

4. Between the Adhan and Iqamah
(Abu Dawood, 521)

5. At the time of the Adhan for obligatory prayers
(Abu Dawood, 2540)

6. During the Iqamah
(Ibn Hibban, 1764)

7. During rainfall
(Abu Dawood, 2540)

8. When fighting intensifies in the path of Allah
(Abu Dawood, 2540)

9. During specific times every night
(Muslim, 757)

10. After Asr on Friday (Jumu'ah day)
(Ahmad, 2/272)

11. While drinking Zamzam water with a sincere intention
(Ibn Majah, 3062)

12. In the position of prostration (sajdah) during salah
(Muslim, 482)

13. Upon waking up at night and reciting specific duas
(Bukhari, 1154)

14. After reciting the Dua of Yunus (Prophet Jonah)
(Tirmidhi, 3505)

15. Reciting specific duas during times of hardship
(Muslim, 918)

16. When people gather and make dua after someone’s death
(Muslim, 920)

17. Reciting special duas at the beginning of salah
(Muslim, 601)

18. During the recitation of Surah Al-Fatiha in salah
(Muslim, 395)

19. When rising from ruku (bowing position)
(Bukhari, 799)

20. When the angels say 'Ameen' after Surah Al-Fatiha
(Bukhari, 799)

21. When reciting specific duas after rising from ruku
(Bukhari, 796)

22. After sending blessings upon the Prophet (PBUH) during the final sitting of salah
(Tirmidhi, 593)

23. Before saying the closing salam in salah
(Nasa’i, 1300)

24. After making wudu (ablution) and reciting specific duas
(Muslim, 234)

25. On the day of Arafah at the plains of Arafah
(Tirmidhi, 3585)

26. After the sun declines (before Dhuhr)
(Tirmidhi, 478)

27. On the night of Laylatul Qadr
(Tirmidhi, 3513)

28. In gatherings of dhikr (remembrance of Allah) and gatherings of Muslims
(Bukhari, 6408)

29. When a rooster crows
(Bukhari, 3303)

30. When making dua with the means of righteous deeds
(Bukhari, 2215)

31. During the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah
(Bukhari, 969)

May Allah, the Exalted, grant us the ability to make dua often at these beautiful times. Ameen.

When a respected scholar, Hasan al-Basri (may Allah have mercy on him), went to the market to shop, shopkeepers would often reduce prices out of respect for him. For an item priced at 200 dinars, the seller would charge him only 150 dinars. Observing this, Hasan al-Basri one day asked a shopkeeper, “Is this price the same for everyone?”

The shopkeeper replied, “No, only for you. By Allah, if it were anyone else, I would never sell at this price.”

At that moment, Hasan al-Basri understood that the seller was honoring him by offering the goods at cost, simply because of his status as a scholar. He realized that he was receiving this special treatment solely because he was known for his religious knowledge. Though he could have continued to benefit from this privilege, it made him reflect. He thought, “If I accept these discounts because of my identity as a scholar, Allah might give me my full reward in this world itself!”

Wanting to keep his reward in the Hereafter and not use his status to gain worldly benefits, Hasan al-Basri decided he would never shop in the market again. From then until his death, he would send others to buy things on his behalf.

This story exemplifies the humility and integrity of Hasan al-Basri, who chose not to gain materially from the respect others had for him due to his knowledge and piety.

Source: Book ‘Imam Series’

A Shopkeeper in Bukhara

In the city of Bukhara, there once lived a shopkeeper whose wife was known for her beauty and piety. For about twelve to fifteen years, a young boy would come to their home regularly to deliver water. One day, as he was delivering water, he impulsively took hold of the woman’s hand and, driven by desire, he squeezed it before leaving.

The woman was deeply disturbed and saddened by this. She thought to herself, “This boy has been coming to our home for nearly fifteen years, yet he was able to act like this in the end!” This thought brought her to tears, and she became very serious and silent.

When her husband arrived home and saw her crying, he asked what had happened. She told him everything.

Upon hearing her words, the husband also began to cry. The wife, surprised, asked, “Why are you crying?”

The husband replied, “The fault lies not with that boy, but with me.”

She asked, “How so?”

The husband explained, “Today, a woman came to my shop to buy bangles. After choosing her bangles, she asked me to help her put them on. While assisting her, I noticed her hands were soft and beautiful, and I, too, impulsively squeezed her hand with desire. In return for my action, that boy has done the same to you.”

He then declared, “I repent for my actions. I will never commit such a sin again.” He added, “If that boy ever acts like this again, please inform me right away.”

The following day, the boy returned, looking very remorseful. As soon as he entered, he said to the woman, “Yesterday, I was led astray by Satan, which caused me to commit such a sin. I have sincerely repented and promise that it will never happen again. Please forgive me.”

Observe how the shopkeeper’s actions toward a stranger were mirrored by another’s actions toward his wife. When he repented, the boy also immediately sought forgiveness.

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Upon hearing this story, a scholar shared it with a king. After listening, the king said, “I want to test this in reality.” Having never acted inappropriately toward anyone before, he asked his daughter, “Put aside your royal attire, dress as an ordinary girl, and take a walk around the city.” He assigned a maidservant to accompany her to observe what might happen.

The princess walked around the city dressed plainly. No one paid her any attention or even looked at her. On her way back to the palace, while she was heading toward her room in her ordinary clothes, a palace worker mistook her for a servant and, impulsively, kissed her and quickly left.

The princess went to her father and shared what had happened. After a pause, the king said, “The scholar was right. I now remember that at the beginning of my youth, I had treated a girl in the very same way. What I did to her has now happened to my own daughter.” This is an example of divine justice, or qisas (retribution).

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Sometimes, when someone commits an act of indecency, it is not they who pay the price, but their innocent sister, daughter, or wife. This divine system holds that when a father or husband transgresses, the burden of that sin can fall upon his daughter or wife. The opposite can also be true. This is Allah’s way of enacting justice.

For this reason, young men, who may often be tempted by sinful thoughts, should remember that they, too, have sisters, daughters, and wives. If they look at others with dishonorable intentions, then others may look upon their family in the same way. Therefore, one should strive wholeheartedly to avoid such sins.

Imam Shafi'i (may Allah have mercy on him) once said, “Zina (adultery) is like a debt. The debtor’s close relatives will eventually pay it.”

May Allah grant us all the ability to repent and refrain from such sins. Ameen.

(This story was taken from the book "Dardomakha Ahban," originally written by Maulana Zulfiqar Ahmed Naqshbandi and translated by Abdullah Al Masud.)