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Life and Mission of Maulana Muhammad Ilyas (Founder of Tabligh-e-Jamaat) by Sayyed Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi Tablighi Movement was started by Maulana Muhammad Ilyas (1886-1994) in 1927 among the Meos of Mewat region south of Delhi, India. This movement was a response to degeneration and degradation of the Muslims in India. The maulana had realised that the Muslims were drifting away from the basics of Islam so there was a need for a teaching vehicle aimed at the vary basics His Motto was 'Aye Musalmano, Musalman bano' (Muslims, become Muslims). He began reforming them through six basic articles: 1) Understanding the true Meaning and Purpose of the first Kalimah (there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is His messenger), 2) Salah (Namaz) (offering five-times daily prayers) 3) Ilm (acquiring knowledge) & Dhikr (remembrance of Allah) 4) Ikram-e-Muslim (respect for Muslim) 5) Ikhlas-e-Niyat (faithful intention) and 6) Tabligh (spreading the message of Allah) Enjoining the Good and Forbidding the Evil The Tabligh Movement is Probably the Largest Organised Muslim Movement in the World Today, it's yearly Ijtema's (Gatherings) can attract hundreds of thousands of people. Although most Tabligh members are Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi, but the Ijtema now attracts believers from the Middle East, Turkey, and from as far afield as Japan, western Europe and north America. The Author Sheikh Syed Abul Hasan 'Ali Nadwi, one of the most prolific writers and original thinkers of our time, author of well over fifty books in various languages, and a scholar of rare distinction, passed into the mercy of Allah in December 1999. The Maulana was a founder member of the Muslim World League (Rabita), a member of the Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC), a member of the World Supreme Council of Mosques, and a member of the Fiqh Council of Rabita. He was also a member of Advisory Council of the Islamic University of Madinah al-Munawwarah, a member of its Supreme Council, and a member of the Academy of Arts and Letters of Damascus, Syria. He was also a founder member of the League of the Islamic Literature in India. Perhaps better known as the founder member and first rector of Nadwatul Ulama (India), and president of the Academy of Islamic Research and Publications. Read Here

One Day In Tablighi Jamaat (Dawah, Taleem-o-Ta’allum, Tazkiyya, Khidmat) Selected writing of Shaykh Abul Hasan Ali Nadvi R.A with Quotes and writing of other scholars in Appendix Teaching and Learning of deen and its effort is integral part of muslim life. It is very clear from Quran and Hadith that following is a parts and parcel of a Muslim life. 1. To learn deen for oneself and to practice it in life. 2. To Teach deen (Islamic Knowledge and Practice) to others 3. Encouraging for good and advising to stop from bad 4. Striving for the Spread and Propagation of deen. These all should be parts of a Muslim life. In the era of prophet and early generation of Muslim people of all walk of life i.e Farmers businessman rich or poor used to spare some time for learning and teaching deen. READ

Imam Waaqidee's Conquest of Syria (Translated by Mawlana Sulayman al-Kindi) The Inspiring History of the Sahaaba's (RA) Conquest of Syria An Awesome, Inspiring Read!! You'll be with the Sahaaba in the battlefield hearing their cries of "Laa hawala walaa quwwata illaabillaah" and their cries of anguish as companions fell "Innaalillaahi wainnaa ilayhi raaji'oon" spurring them on as city after city fell with locals begging the Muslims to conquer their unjust rulers! TRULY AWE-INSPIRING READ

Stories of the Prophets Sayyed Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi The Prophet Nuh The Prophet Hud The Prophet Salih The Prophet Ibrahim 38 The Prophet Yusuf The Prophet Musa The Prophet Shu'ayb The Prophets Da'ud and Sulayman . . . . . The Prophets Ayyub and Yunus . . . . . . . The Prophets Zakariyya and Yahya . . . . . TheProphet 'Isa ibn Maryam DOWNLOAD HERE

CHARACTER OF THE PROPHET S.Abul Hasan ali Nadwi The fundamental reason for the prophethood of Muhammad (peace be upon him) and its beneficial impact on humanity have been explicitly set forth in the Book of God. "Thus we have sent forth to you a messenger from amongst you, who recites to you Our revelations and purifies you and teaches you the Book and wisdom, and teaches you what you were not wont to know." (2: 151) characteroftheprophet.pdf

Patience and Gratitude By Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah What scholars have said about patience Different degrees of patience Obligatory patience (wâjib) Encouraged patience (mundûb) Forbidden patience (mahdhûr) Disliked patience (makrûh) Permissible patience (mubâh) & A Lot More

Majaalis of 'Hadratjee' Hazrat Moulana Maseehullah Khan Saheb (R.A.) A senior khalifa of Hazrat Moulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi (R.A.) This century has been fortunate to see such pious predecessors such as Hazrat Maseehullah Khan Saheb (R.A.).'Hadratjee', as commonly known to many, has been responsible for the spiritual reformation ('Islaah') of thousands throughout the globe. A very praiseworthy favour has been rendered by Dr. Ismail Mangera Saheb of Crosby,Johannesburg, South Africa who has pain-stakingly compiled and translated the Majaalis of 'Hadratjee' from Urdu to English.This series is called 'FOR FRIENDS'. A series of discourses of Maseehul Ummat Hadhrat Maulana Maseehullah Khan Saheb have been recorded on tape. His unique approach to our Deen in this day and age, make these discourses invaluable to that Muslim who wishes to live a life seeking the Pleasure of Allah Ta'ala. A number of people have felt that there is a great need for these discourses to be available to the English reader. This humble servant has made an attempt at translating one such discourse from the Urdu. InshaAllah, attempts will be made with other discourses as well. The phrase that comes to mind is, "fools rush in where angels fear to tread." The dictionary meanings of "dost" is "friend; lover". Which is applicable? Thinking about it, both are applicable. DOWNLOADS Up to Part 13

Riyadh as-Saaliheen (The Gardens of the Righteous) by Imam Nawawi (RA) One of the most trusted and comprehensive collections of Ahadeeth on virtues in Islam by Imam Abu Zakaria Mohiuddin Yahya Ibn Sharaf al-Nawawi Ash-Shaf’ae (RA) Read Here OR DOWNLOAD

Pearls from the Path Part 2

Pearls from the Path A Compilation of Fascinating Stories and Anecdotes from Islamic History Compiled by Moulana Afzal Ismail Pearls from the Path is a collection of relevant and thought provoking incidents gathered from the books of Islamic history. A rich collection of stories with powerful lessons for everyone, Pearls from the Path will ignite your passion for Islamic history and illustrate the priceless heritage that Muslims have left for all of mankind. Discover amazing tales of heroism and bravery, marvel at the lengths that the scholars of old would go to in order to gain knowledge, be amazed at the trials that pious men have faced, and take heed from the mistakes of men through the ages. Adults can learn valuable lessons that will help them navigate the complex modern world, while the youth will learn that history has an important place in both the present and the future. Whether you want to expand your existing knowledge or introduce your family to the wonders of their Islamic heritage, this compilation of short stories will serve as an invaluable resource. For those interested in Islam, or who want to know more about Islam as a way of life, Pearls from the Path serves as an effective bridge towards the understanding of Islam and Muslims. READ ONLINE

Service to her mother-in-law: Towards the end of her life, her mother in-law would experience severe bouts of diarrhoea due to which she would soil three or four sets of clothes daily. Although her husband (Moulana Qaasim rahimahullah) would insist that he would wash these clothes himself, she would want to wash it. Finally the husband and wife came to an agreement that they would take turns, one day Moulana would wash the clothes, and one day she would wash them. Despite this agreement, when it was the turn of Moulana, this great woman would wash most of the clothes herself and dry them before Moulana could come home. She would only leave one garment for him to wash. (Sawaanihe Qaasimi vol.1, pg. 502) Lesson: Khidmah (service) brings honour, respect, love and great blessings. Khidmah does involve some sacrifice. However this little “pain” brings very great gain. When one tries to avoid such “pain” in the service of one’s husband and family, it unfortunately brings greater pain in various ways.

Service to her husband: She says: “My husband (Moulana Qaasim rahimahullah) would generally drink some milk at night prior to sleeping. When he returned home after esha, I would present the milk to him. He would drink the milk and then engage in nafl salaah. If he did not wait for me and commenced his salaah, it meant that he was upset with me for some reason. Thus it happened a few times that when I arrived with the milk he had already commenced his salaah. He would normally stand for the entire night in salaah. Thus I too remained standing the entire night with the cup of milk in my hands. (Sawaanihe Qaasimi vol.1, pg. 518) Lesson: Subhanallah! She could have left the milk and gone to sleep, or even refused to bring it in future. However, she knew better. She did what was indeed better. Allah Ta’ala blessed her with something much, much better than most women. Thus we are today discussing her life with awe and amazement.

Disinterest in the material: She was the daughter of a wealthy man of Deoband. Her father sent her off with much clothing, jewellery and household accessories. When the husband and wife met for the very first time, Moulana won his wife’s confidence and then addressed her thus: “Now that Allah Ta’ala has joined us, there has to be compatibility between us. However in our present condition this seems difficult, since you are so wealthy and I am poor. We have one of two options. Either I become wealthy, which is obviously difficult. The other option is that you become poor like me.” Without any hesitation this great woman happily said to Moulana: “I give you the full right to do as you please with my belongings.” The next morning Moulana contributed all that jewellery and wealth in the path of Allah Ta’ala. After some time she went to her parent’s home. When her father noticed that she was not wearing any jewellery, he asked her the reason for this. She explained to him the entire incident. Her father did not object at all. However he considered it inappropriate that his daughter should appear before the other relatives in this manner. Since he was very wealthy, he gave her everything once more. When she returned home, Moulana Qaasim (rahimahullah) observed that she had come back once again with much clothing, jewellery etc. That night he again encouraged her regarding the Hereafter, etc., and she again gave him the right to do as he wished. The next morning, for a second time, all the valuables were spent in the path of Allah Ta’ala. Some may feel sorry for this woman that she had to part from all her wealth. However, in reality it was a great favour of Moulana upon her that he had completely removed the love of the world from her heart. She would herself say: “The love for wealth and jewellery has totally left my heart. In fact I have even built up an aversion to these things, and in my entire life thereafter I have never had a desire for expensive garments.” (Sawaanihe Qaasimi vol.1, pg. 507) Lesson: Happiness is not in material possession. She could have demanded to keep her things. Yet she chose to suppress her feelings in order to please her husband. She accepted his suggestion and sacrificed all her wealth. Allah Ta’ala made her happy in return. One of the major reasons for her happiness was that, with the blessing of her sacrifice, she became unshackled from the glitter of wealth, jewellery, etc. The chains of the love for material things had broken. Now she was free. She was no more grieved if she did not have an expensive garment, or that glittering diamond, or some fancy furniture, etc. Her heart was not torn by the things that have become old or worn out. She was indeed content and free. A free person is happy.

Desire for learning deen: Her grandson, Qari Muhammad Tayyib (rahimahullah), says: “When I commenced my studies of hadeeth, I would come home after my lessons and explain the entire lesson to my grandmother who would listen to it with tears continuously flowing from her eyes. This happened for two years.” (Sawaanihe Qaasimi vol.1, pg. 519) Lesson: Those whose hearts are clean gain tremendous enjoyment and benefit from the recitation of the Quraan Majeed, reading or listening to the ahaadeeth of Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) and other righteous actions. They do not then need to look for any artificial and false pleasure.

Attachment to worship: Immaterial of what work she may be involved in, once she would hear the muazzin saying “hayya alas salaah” she would leave everything and get up for salaah. Every morning after fajr salaah, she would cover her face with her scarf and engage in the zikr of Allah Ta’ala with great amount of punctuality. She would never miss this under any condition. (Sawaanihe Qaasimi vol.1, pg. 519) Lesson: Those whose hearts are attached to Allah Ta’ala are unable to continue doing anything else when the time to stand in front of their Master has come. She practically imparted the lesson that salaah is the most important aspect in a believer’s life. Furthermore, her punctuality in zikr obviously contributed very greatly to her high rank and position. Zikr is the food for the heart. Just as a person who has not eaten food for a few days will become extremely weak and even bed – ridden, likewise the one who starves his/her soul by not engaging daily in zikr will become spiritually very weak. Gradually such a person will lose all interest in righteous actions and many sins will creep in her life.

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Some Old and Rare Pictures (click on pictures to enlarge) Note there is no forecourt in front of the Haram; cars are parked right in front of the Haram gate! Very Old Picture Haram 1889 Ka'bah Cloth Change (1982) The Jamaraat Sa'ee (Marwah End) 1908 Well of ZamZam 1908 Adventurer's photos capture a bygone Makkah Traveller Photographs Makkah in 1885

The Hajj Guide & Related Pictures Hajj Route Hajj Guide from "Women's Guide to Hajj & Umrah" by Mufti Muhammad Faruq DAY 1: 8th Dhul Hijjah From Makkah through the Tunnels (or by vehicles) to Mina Mina Tents where Hujjaaj spend the day DAY 2: 9th Dhul Hijjah Reciting Takbeer-e-Tashreek, Hujjaaj leave Mina, for Arafat and stay there till sunset Jabale Rahmah The Hill of Arafat is also known as Jabal ar-Rahmah, meaning Mountain of Mercy. On the ninth day of hajj, pilgrims leave Mina for Mount Arafat where they stand in contemplative vigil and pray and recite the Qur'an. It is here that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) gave his last sermon to the Muslims who had accompanied him for the Hajj towards the end of his life. A pilgrim's Hajj is considered invalid if they do not spend the afternoon on Mount Arafat People climb to the top thinking that is where Rasoolullaah sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam stood during Hajjatul Wida's Final Sermon which is incorrect. This picture is from "Women's Guide to Hajj & Umrah" by Mufti Muhammad Faruq Old Arafat Picture Night of 9th Dhul Hijjah People Spending the Night in the Plain of Muzdalifah Sleeping, Resting & Worshipping Pebbles being collected in preparation for the Rami DAY 3: 10th Dhul Hijjah Back to MIna to perform the Rami of the big Jamarah (Throwing seven pebbles at only the big pillar) Jamarat Bridge Inside the Jamarat Bridge Old Jamaraat Pictures with Hujjaaj throwing pebbles at the pillars AFTER RAMI OF DAY 3 & DAYS 4 & 5: 11th &12th Dhul Hijjah Rest of the Hajj Rites. Rami will be done again on the 11th & 12th of all three Jamaraat Final Rites of Sacrificing the Animal and Shaving the Head One Last Remaining Rite of Tawaafe Ziyaarah left. Back to Makkah...... Tawaafe Widaa (Farewell Tawaaf) done before leaving Makkah End of Hajj! May it be a Maqbool and a Mabroor Hajj for all who go!

The Mas'aa Where the Sa'ee is Performed Safa and Marwah are the two mountains between which Hajra (upon her be peace) rushed seven times to see if she could spot any water or anyone from whom she could get some in order to give to her infant Ismail (upon him be peace). This action is copied by all pilgrims performing Hajj or Umrah and is known as the Sa’ee. The strip of ground between Safa and Marwah is referred to as the Mas’aa. The Sa'ee consists of 7 rounds of walking between As-Safa and Al-Marwah. One round is completed when you begin from As-Safa and end at Al-Marwah. The return from Al-Marwah to Al-Safa completes the second round and so on.The Men should walk briskly between the green lights (located on the side of the walls nearer to As-Safa). Fence around the small mountains of Safa and Marwah Before the fences were put up, people used to climb up the hills and make du'a facing the Ka'bah The picture on the right was taken in 1908 (From muftisays.com) : Mas'aa in the Past masaa in past 1.bmp During the first Saudi extension (1955-73) The Masa'a (the gallery connecting the Rock of al-Safa' with al-Marwah) was extended to reach the mosque. The extension was built on two floors, with a structure of reinforced concrete arches clad in carved marble and artificial stone. This gallery communicates with the street and the mosque through eleven doors. The Rock al-Safa — from which the ritual walking (Arabic: سعى‎ saʿy) begins — is located approximately half a mile from the Kaaba. Al-Marwah is located about 100 m (330 ft) from the Kaaba. The distance between Safa and Marwah is approximately 450 m (1,480 ft), so that seven trips amount to roughly 3.15 km (1.96 mi). The two points and the path between them are now inside a long gallery that forms part of the Masjid. (muftisays.com) Old Mas'aa Pictures Sa'ee in Water! New Mas'aa DAAB-BATUL ARDH OR THE BEAST FROM THE EARTH A short while after the event of the sun rising in the west, there will appear a strange animal. An earthquake will grip Mount Safaa in Makkah Muazzamah. The mountain will split open and a strange and wonderful animal will emerge. The animal will speak to people and will travel around the earth with great speed. With the Asaa (staff) of Nabi Musaa (AS), the Daab-batul Ardh will draw a glittering line on the forehead of Muslims. As a result, their faces will glow in a halo of heavenly light. With the ring of Nabi Sula Imaan (AS), this animal will stamp the noses or necks of the kuffar. As a result, their faces will be blackened. After performing this duty, the animal will disappear.

Zamzam Water Zamzam is the name of a famous well in al-Masjid al-Haraam which is thirty-eight cubits away from the Ka’bah. It is the well from which Allah quenched the thirst of Ismaa’eel the son of Ibraaheem (peace and blessings of Allah be upon them both) when he was an infant. His mother, Haajra (peace and blessings of Allah be upon her) looked for water for him, but could not find any. She climbed to the top of Mount al-Safaa, praying to Allah to help her and give her water for Ismaa’eel, then she climbed to the top of Mount al-Marwah and did the same. Allah sent Jibreel (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) , and he struck the earth, and water appeared. Zamzam Taps Old Zamzam Well Old entrance into the Basement where Zamzam Taps were located Two entrances (One for men and one for women) used to lead down to a cool, wet basement where rows of taps were located and at the back, behind a glass barrier used to be the old well. From saudigazette.com In the history of the Zamzam well, there have been several significant milestones. The first was in 1964 when the use of buckets to draw water ended. It was replaced with taps after the late King Saud ordered the expansion of the mataf (circumambulation area). The mouth of the well was positioned below the mataf in a basement 2.7 meters deep. Pilgrims could descend to the well using a divided staircase, one for men and the other for women. The second phase was in 1979 when King Khalid issued directives to clean the Zamzam well using the latest available methods with the help of professional divers. This was one of the largest cleaning operations in the history of the well. This also resulted in an increase in the flow of water. The third phase was in November 1979, the well's second cleaning operation. Dr. Yahya Koshak, a Saudi academic, told Okaz/Saudi Gazette that the well was cleaned twice in the Kingdom’s history. He was given the opportunity to participate in both the cleaning operations. He said the Zamzam well is peculiar in the sense that the flow of water can be stopped for a period of time. Old and Rare Picture of the Zamzam well

The Maqaame Ibrahim (Abraham's Station) The Station of Abraham (peace be upon him) is considered as one of the appendages of the Holy Ka'bah and the Holy Mosque. It is the stone on which Abraham (peace be upon him) stood while building the Sacred House. His footprints are still visible there. This is one of Allah's permanent, Divine miracles. It is a place of forgiveness of sins for those who say their prayers behind it. The Holy Qur'an says that it should be taken as a place of prayer. AI-Mea'jan It is a small pit adjacent to the wall of the Holy Ka'bah on the eastern side between the Iraqi corner and the door of the Holy Ka'bah. It was said to be the site of the location of Abraham's Station. During the reign of Umar Ibn Al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him), the temporary site of Abraham's Station was restored to its original place after the flooding of Umm Nahshal. The pit is also the place where the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him) performed prayer on the day of the conquest of Makkah, after leaving the Holy Ka'bah. It is also the place where Gabriel said his prayers. It is permanently closed now because people stumbled while performing tawaf around the Holy Ka'bah, but its place was marked by a square of marble in 1377 H. Opposite to it, there is a square piece of marble inscribed in Arabic but difficult to read. It is called the pit, the well, AI-Akhsaf and AI-Ghabghab. AI-Mustajar It is also called AI-Mutawwaz or AI-Mustatjab. It lies between the Yemeni corner and the closed door at the back of the Holy Ka'bah. It is called AI-Multazarn of the elderly of Quraish. It is also a place where supplications are answered by Allah, the Almighty. Source

The Hateem Hijir Ismail (peace be upon him) (The Hateem) It is the curved section to the north of the Holy Ka'bah on the side of the waterspout. It is called Al-Hateem because a part of it was demolished when Quraish reduced the area of the House while reconstructing it. It is a marbled area with a wall in the form of a semi-circle with an eastern and a western opening. It is about one and a half metres high, and has three lanterns for lighting and decoration. Visitors performing Salaah in the Hateem A part of it amounting to three cubits and a hand span is considered as a part of the Holy Ka'bah. It has been renovated more than twenty-five times. Source

The Black Stone (Al-Hajar Al-Aswad) Hajar al-Aswad (The Black Stone) is situated on the south-eastern corner of the holy Kaaba which marks the starting and finishing point for circling the Kaaba (known as tawaaf). Today, only parts of the stone are present; consisting of 8 pieces of varying sizes. These are affixed to a larger stone, encased in a silver frame and attached to the corner of the Kaaba about 1.5 meters above the ground. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) informed us of three main virtues of the Stone: 1) Allah sent it down to earth from paradise whiter than milk; however the sins of mankind turned it black. 2) It will come on the Day of Judgment with two eyes with which it will see and a tongue with which it will speak and will testify for those who have touched it in truth and sincerity. 3) Touching the Stone is also one of the means by which Allah erases sins. It is a customary practice to touch and kiss the Black Stone (and not the silver casing around it). The Black Stone will be a witness on Judgement Day to all Muslims who have touched and kissed it in sincerity. It is the spot which has been kissed by the Prophets, Hajj and Umrah pilgrims and visitors.

The Water Spout (Meezaabe Rahmat) The Waterspout of the Holy Ka'bah The first waterspout was fixed by Quraish when they roofed over the Holy Ka'bah. It was made to drain into Hijir Ismail (peace be upon him). Abdullah Ibn AI-Zubair and AI-llajjaj Ibn Yusuf fitted similar waterspouts. AI-Walced Ibn Abdul Malik added some gilded tin plates to it. Caliphs and wealthy Muslims changed the waterspout several times and the last waterspout was presented by Sultan Abdul Majeed Khan in 1273 H. King Saud repaired it and the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques renovated it. Source Rain Water through the Waterspout