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Hadith by the Letters - Meem (م)From the narrations that begin with the letter Meem are the following:The Messenger of A...
09/10/2026

Hadith by the Letters - Meem (م)

From the narrations that begin with the letter Meem are the following:

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:

“مَا اجْتَمَعَ قَوْمٌ عَلَى ذِكْرِ اللَّهِ فَتَفَرَّقُوا عَنْهُ إِلَّا قِيلَ لَهُمْ: قُومُوا مَغْفُورًا لَكُمْ”
“No people gather together for the remembrance of Allah and then disperse from it except that it is said to them: ‘Rise, for you have been forgiven.’”

“مَا تَجَرَّعَ عَبْدٌ جُرْعَةً أَفْضَلَ عِنْدَ اللَّهِ مِنْ جُرْعَةِ غَيْظٍ كَظَمَهَا ابْتِغَاءَ وَجْهِ اللَّهِ”
“A servant does not swallow any gulp more virtuous in the sight of Allah than a gulp of anger he suppresses seeking the Pleasure of Allah.”

“مَنْ أَحَبَّ شَيْئًا أَكْثَرَ ذِكْرَهُ”
“Whoever loves something remembers it often.”

These narrations bring together three related meanings: the blessing of gatherings of dhikr, the nobility of self-restraint, and the connection between love and remembrance.

The first hadith reminds us of the immense worth of gathering for the remembrance of Allah. Such gatherings may appear simple outwardly, a few people sitting together in dhikr, recitation, reflection, or beneficial reminder, yet their fruit is immense. To rise from such a gathering with forgiveness is a gift beyond what most people realise. It shows that collective remembrance is not a small act, but one of the great doors of mercy.

The second narration turns inward, to what happens in the heart when anger rises. Anger can easily spill into words and actions a person later regrets. But to restrain it for the sake of Allah is described as one of the greatest things a servant can “swallow.” This is a beautiful expression: the one who suppresses anger is not weak, but strong enough to hold back his nafs when it surges.

The third narration is brief, yet deeply revealing. Frequent mention is a sign of attachment. A person naturally speaks often of what fills his heart. For that reason, this hadith acts almost like a mirror: what do our tongues return to again and again? What occupies our speech often reveals what occupies our hearts.

Taken together, these narrations teach the believer to value gatherings of remembrance, to discipline himself in moments of anger, and to examine his loves through the frequency of his tongue.

May Allah make us people of dhikr, grant us mastery over anger, and fill our hearts with love for Him and for that which brings us near to Him.

Alhamdulillah, the reconstruction of ASET - Ameenia Sultania Educational Trust is continuing, and we are now working the...
08/10/2026

Alhamdulillah, the reconstruction of ASET - Ameenia Sultania Educational Trust is continuing, and we are now working the first-fix stage.

£1.1 million has already been raised and spent, with approximately £700,000 remaining to complete the project.

We are now making our next urgent push to raise £300,000.

📅 Sunday 11 October 2026
🕔 5pm–10pm
📺 Live on YouTube: youtube.com/Ameeniasultania

Please join our Live Fundraiser, contribute whatever you are able to, and most importantly share this poster with your family, friends and contacts.

Every donation, large or small, helps us move another step closer to completing this House of Allah ﷻ and securing a lasting home for worship, Islamic education and community service.

May Allah ﷻ accept from everyone who donates, shares and supports the project, and make it a source of ongoing ṣadaqah jāriyah. Āmīn.

ASET - Ameenia Sultania Educational Trust

07/10/2026

Shāh Naqshband’s Extraordinary Care Regarding Food

A clip from a recent lecture delivered at the Annual ʿUrs of the Awliyāʾ of the Naqshbandī Silsila.

The lecture explored lessons from the life of the great master after whom the Naqshbandī spiritual path became known, Ḥazrat Khwāja Bahāʾ al-Dīn Muḥammad Shāh Naqshband al-Bukhārī رحمه الله.

In this clip, we look at the remarkable care and scrupulousness he exercised regarding the food he consumed and what this teaches us about spiritual discipline, taqwā and the effect of what we consume upon the heart.

05/10/2026

One of the 360 Branches of Īmān
A simple act with a great reward.

In this clip from our weekly study of Imām al-Nawawī’s Riyāḍ al-Ṣāliḥīn, we explore how removing something harmful from the road is itself a branch of Īmān.

Faith is not only found in words and worship, it is also reflected in the way we benefit others, care for our surroundings, and remove harm from people’s path.

Hadith by the Letters - Laam (ل)From the narrations that begin with the letter Laam are the following:The Messenger of A...
02/10/2026

Hadith by the Letters - Laam (ل)

From the narrations that begin with the letter Laam are the following:

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:

“لَأَنْ يَهْدِيَ اللَّهُ عَلَى يَدَيْكَ رَجُلًا خَيْرٌ لَكَ مِمَّا طَلَعَتْ عَلَيْهِ الشَّمْسُ وَغَرَبَتْ”
“That Allah guides a person through your hands is better for you than all that the sun rises and sets upon.”

“لِكُلِّ شَيْءٍ حِلْيَةٌ، وَحِلْيَةُ الْقُرْآنِ الصَّوْتُ الْحَسَنُ”
“Everything has an adornment, and the adornment of the Qur’an is a beautiful voice.”

“لَوْ أَخْطَأْتُمْ حَتَّى تَبْلُغَ خَطَايَاكُمُ السَّمَاءَ، ثُمَّ تُبْتُمْ، لَتَابَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْكُمْ”
“If you were to commit mistakes until your sins reached the sky, then you repented, Allah would surely accept your repentance.”

These narrations gather around three immense meanings: the honour of guiding others, the beauty of reciting the Qur’an well, and the hope opened by repentance.

The first hadith is among the clearest statements of the value of daʿwah and guidance. To be a means through which Allah guides even one person is described as better than everything over which the sun rises and sets. This shifts the believer’s sense of value. Material gain, possessions, and worldly accomplishments all become small when compared to being used by Allah as a means of guidance for another heart.

The second narration reminds us that the Qur’an is not only read correctly, but also beautified with a good voice. This is not performance for people, but a form of honouring the speech of Allah, softening hearts through its recitation, and giving the Qur’an its due of reverence and beauty.

The third narration is a powerful door of hope. No matter how high sins may rise, repentance remains greater. The point is not to make wrongdoing light, but to keep a servant from despair. So long as tawbah is sincere, the door remains open and Allah’s mercy exceeds what the servant imagines.

Taken together, these narrations teach us to value guidance above worldly gain, to approach the Qur’an with beauty and reverence, and never to despair of the mercy of Allah.

May Allah make us means of guidance, beautify our relationship with the Qur’an, and grant us sincere tawbah before we meet Him.

28/09/2026

𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙈𝙚𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙖𝙨𝙩 𝙇𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙤𝙣: 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝘿𝙤 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝘼𝙨𝙠 𝙃𝙞𝙢?
They met the last living Companion of the Prophet ﷺ during the days of Ḥajj and were given the opportunity to ask him whatever they wished.

From all the questions they could have asked, their hearts were drawn to one thing...

A clip from our tour of the South of England studying Kitāb al-Shifāʾ of Qāḍī ʿIyāḍ رحمه الله.

A spiritually uplifting evening at the 5th Annual Mawlid Gathering, surrounded by people of knowledge and lovers of the ...
27/09/2026

A spiritually uplifting evening at the 5th Annual Mawlid Gathering, surrounded by people of knowledge and lovers of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ.

A heartfelt thank you to Al-Baqi Institute, Shaykh Muhammad Adil Nazir and his entire team for their kind invitation, warm hospitality and for organising such a beautiful gathering in honour of the Beloved Messenger ﷺ.

One aspect of the gathering that particularly stood out to me was the adab shown towards the scholars and guests. Each speaker was given ample time to share what they had prepared, without being unnecessarily rushed, and the programme was conducted with dignity and consideration.

Over the course of my recent travels, I have come to appreciate just how important this is. At times, speakers may travel considerable distances having prepared carefully, only to find their allocated time greatly reduced or the arrangements surrounding their invitation handled without the consideration one would hope for. This gathering was a refreshing reminder that when our ʿulamāʾ lead from the front, gatherings of knowledge can be organised with both excellent use of time and genuine respect for those invited to contribute. May Allah ﷻ preserve this beautiful adab in our gatherings.

I was honoured to speak on a subject very close to the heart: “The Significance and Etiquettes of Visiting al-Madinah al-Munawwarah”; reflecting on the honour of the blessed city, the names of the noble city, the privilege of visiting the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, the adab with which a believer should approach that sacred journey, and the gravity of understanding the adab of presenting oneself in the court of the Best of Creation ﷺ.

It was also wonderful to see beneficial scholarly efforts being celebrated. Mubārak to Shaykh Mubeen Raza on the release of his new book, and to Imam Bilal on commissioning the work. May Allah ﷻ place immense barakah in it, make it a source of lasting benefit, and reward everyone who contributed towards it.

May Allah ﷻ preserve gatherings in which His Beloved ﷺ is remembered, knowledge is shared, scholars are honoured and hearts are drawn closer to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ.

Hadith by the Letters - Kaaf (ك)From the narrations that begin with the letter Kaaf are the following:The Messenger of A...
25/09/2026

Hadith by the Letters - Kaaf (ك)

From the narrations that begin with the letter Kaaf are the following:

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:

“كِتَابُ اللَّهِ هُوَ حَبْلُ اللَّهِ الْمَمْدُودُ مِنَ السَّمَاءِ إِلَى الْأَرْضِ”
“The Book of Allah is the rope of Allah stretched from the heaven to the earth.”

“كُلُّ آيَةٍ فِي الْقُرْآنِ دَرَجَةٌ فِي الْجَنَّةِ، وَمِصْبَاحٌ فِي بُيُوتِكُمْ”
“Every verse in the Qur’an is a degree in Paradise and a lamp in your homes.”

“كُنْتُ نَهَيْتُكُمْ عَنْ زِيَارَةِ الْقُبُورِ، فَزُورُوا الْقُبُورَ، فَإِنَّهَا تُزَهِّدُ فِي الدُّنْيَا وَتُذَكِّرُ الْآخِرَةَ”
“I had previously forbidden you from visiting graves; now visit the graves, for they make one detached from the worldly life and remind one of the Hereafter.”

These narrations bring together two of the greatest correctives for the heart: attachment to revelation and remembrance of the final return.

The first hadith describes the Qur’an as 'the rope of Allah' stretched from heaven to earth. It is a powerful image. Whoever holds firmly to it is not left suspended in confusion, nor cut off from divine guidance. In times of distraction, trial, and fragmentation, this image becomes even more meaningful: the Qur’an is not merely recited, but clung to.

The second narration deepens that meaning. Every verse of the Qur’an is described as a 'degree in Paradise' and a 'lamp in one’s home'. This suggests elevation in the Hereafter and illumination in worldly life. A house in which the Qur’an is present is not like a house in which it is absent. And a heart that lives with its verses is not like a heart left in darkness.

The third narration reminds a person not to become intoxicated by worldly life. Visiting graves has a sobering effect: it cuts through illusion, weakens attachment to fleeting things, and recalls the certainty of meeting Allah. For that reason, the Sunnah guided believers to this practice once the earlier reason for prohibition was no longer present.

Taken together, these narrations teach us to hold fast to the Qur’an, fill our homes and lives with its light, and remember the grave in a way that restores seriousness and perspective.

May Allah make the Qur’an the rope by which we are held firm, the light of our homes and hearts, and grant us remembrance of the Hereafter before we arrive at it.

Hadith by the Letters - Qaaf (ق)From the narrations that begin with the letter Qaaf are the following:The Messenger of A...
18/09/2026

Hadith by the Letters - Qaaf (ق)

From the narrations that begin with the letter Qaaf are the following:

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:

“قَالَ اللَّهُ: أَعْدَدْتُ لِعِبَادِيَ الصَّالِحِينَ مَا لَا عَيْنٌ رَأَتْ، وَلَا أُذُنٌ سَمِعَتْ، وَلَا خَطَرَ عَلَى قَلْبِ بَشَرٍ”
“Allah has said: I have prepared for My righteous servants that which no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and has never occurred to the heart of any human being.”

“قَدْ أَفْلَحَ مَنْ رُزِقَ لُبًّا”
“Successful indeed is the one who has been granted sound intellect.”

“قَيِّدْ وَتَوَكَّلْ”
“Tie it, and then place your trust in Allah.”

These narrations gather together three foundational meanings: longing for what Allah has prepared, valuing sound understanding, and balancing means with reliance.

The first hadith opens the heart to the unseen realities of Paradise. Its wording is meant to stretch the believer beyond the limits of worldly imagination. What Allah has prepared for His righteous servants is not merely better than what is known here, it is beyond the reach of ordinary comparison altogether. Such a narration nurtures hope, detachment from the fleeting attractions of this world, and longing for what is with Allah.

The second narration is brief, but its meaning is profound. 'Lubb' is not merely intelligence in the ordinary sense, but a purified, sound, discerning intellect, an 'Aqal' that sees clearly, weighs properly, and is not carried away by appetite, heedlessness, or impulse. True success is not only in possession or status, but in being granted a mind that recognises reality and directs a person rightly.

The third narration is among the most concise teachings on tawakkul. Reliance upon Allah is not negligence of means, nor is taking means a contradiction of trust in Him. Rather, the believer ties what must be tied, takes the steps that are due, and then entrusts the outcome to Allah. This balance is from the beauty of the Prophetic path.

Taken together, these narrations teach the believer to hope for what lies beyond imagination, to value clear and sound discernment, and to live with both responsibility and trust.

May Allah make us long for what He has prepared for His righteous servants, grant us sound understanding, and bless us with true tawakkul in all our affairs.

17/09/2026

“Their Hearts Are Like the Hearts of Birds” - What Does It Mean?

In this clip from our weekly ḥadīth lecture on Riyāḍ al-Ṣāliḥīn of Imām al-Nawawī, we reflect on the saying of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ that a people will enter Jannah whose hearts are like the hearts of birds.

What qualities are being described in this beautiful narration and how can we begin to cultivate those qualities within our own hearts?
A reminder that the purification of the heart is not only about what we remove from it, but also about what we nurture within it.

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