Keeping a Tasbeeh (Rosary) and Counting with the Joints of the Fingers April 27, 2006

By Hakimul Ummat Hadhrat Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanvi (Quddisa Sirruhoo)
Two methods of keeping count of Tasbeeh (saying Subhaanallah), Tahmeed (saying Alhamdulillah) and Takbeer (saying Allahu Akbar) are generally employed. They are:

Tasbeeh or Rosary
Joints of the fingers

It is necessary to show that these two methods are Masnoon (in conformity with the Sunnat of Rasulullah–sallallahu alayhi wasallam) [...]

40 Ahaadith on Music April 27, 2006

(1) Hadhrat Abu Maalik Ash'ari (radhiyallahu anhu) says that he heard Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) say: "Most certainly, there will be in my Ummah people who will make lawful fornication, silk, liquor and musical instruments." (Bukhaari)
(2) In another version of this narration, Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: "Most certainly, people from my Ummah will consume [...]

Remember what Allah has bestowed upon You! April 3, 2006

 

Those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah and do not follow up their spending by stressing their benevolence and causing hurt, will find their reward secure with their Lord. They have no cause for [...]