Abdullah Al-Umari once wrote to Imam Malik, encouraging him to isolate himself and dedicate his time entirely to individual acts of worship (ibadah). In response, Imam Malik wrote back, saying: "Certainly, Allah has distributed good deeds just as He has distributed sustenance (rizq). It may be that salah (prayer) is made easy for one person, … Continue reading Embrace your strengths in service to Allah
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A Simple Daily Practice
On one occasion Hadhrat Mufti Taqi Usmani (Hafizahullah) shared one of his daily practices with his students. He said: "I make many decisions and many needs arise throughout the day. I am neither able to make Istikharah before each decision nor can I perform Nafl Salah continuously. Sometimes, due to being so preoccupied, I don't … Continue reading A Simple Daily Practice
Cherishing the Gift of a Muslim
Shaykhul Islam Hadhrat Mufti Taqi Usmani (Hafizahullah) once mentioned: If a servant of Allah presented my respected father (Hadhrat Mufti Muhammad Shafi Sahib) with a gift, especially someone who was not financially well-off but gave according to their capacity, he would receive with great appreciation.
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