Faithful Reflections

    اللہ تعالیٰ نے اپنی حکمت و مشیت سے مخلوقات کے درمیان بعض کو بعض  پرفضیلت و فوقیت عطا فرمائی ہے، مثلاًجمعہ کے دن کو ہفتے کے باقی دنوں پر،عرفہ کے دن کو سال کے دیگر ایام پر، لیلۃ القدر کودوسری تمام راتوں پر فضیلت دی ہے اور سال کے بارہ مہینوں میں رمضان کو افضل ترین مہینہ قراردیاہے۔ علماء کرام کااس بارے میں اختلاف ہے کہ ذوالحجہ کے ابتدائی دس دن افضل ہیں یارمضان شریف کے آخری دس دن؟کچھ علماء نے عشرہ ٔذی الحجہ کوافضل مانااورکچھ اہل علم نے رمضان شریف کے آخری عشرے کوافضل بتایا۔ حضرت شیخ عبدالحق محدث دہلوی رحمۃ اللہ علیہ نے تحریرفرمایااوریہی مختار مذہب بھی ہے کہ عشرۂ ذی الحجہ کے دن رمضان کے آخری دنوں سے افضل ہیں ؛ کیوں کہ انہی دنوں میں یومِ عرفہ ہے اوررمضان کے آخری عشرے کی راتیں ذوالحجہ کے ابتدائی عشرے سے افضل ہیں ؛ کیوں کہ انہی راتوں میں شب قدرہے۔(حاشیہ مشکوٰۃ) ماہ ذی الحجہ کی خصوصیت:                 حضرت مولانا مفتی محمدتقی عثمانی صاحب مدظلہ فرماتے ہیں کہ’’ذی الحجہ کے مہینے کو اللہ تبارک وتعالیٰ نے...

Tawakkul (trust in Allah) is a fundamental concept in Islam that refers to complete and absolute reliance and trust in Allah (SWT) in all aspects of life. It is an essential quality that helps Muslims to overcome difficulties and challenges in their lives with the understanding that Allah is in control of all things. The concept of Tawakkul in Islam is derived from numerous references in the Quran and Hadith. One of the most significant verses that describe the concept of Tawakkul is found in Surah Al-Talaq, verse 3, which states: "And whosoever puts his trust in Allah, He will suffice him" (65:3). This verse clearly indicates that individuals who put their trust in Allah will receive His support and protection. Another verse that highlights the importance of Tawakkul is found in Surah Al-Anfal, verse 2: "The believers are only those who, when Allah is mentioned, feel a fear in their hearts and when His verses are recited unto them, they increase their faith; and they pu...

Hajj is one of the most significant and sacred acts of worship in Islam, where the faithful Muslim pilgrims travel to the holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia to perform various rituals and connect with Allah. It is compulsory for all adult Muslims who have the financial means and physical ability to perform the Hajj journey at least once in their lifetime. The Hajj pilgrimage is a spiritual journey that aims to purify the soul, strengthen faith, and deepen the relationship with Allah. The rituals performed during Hajj are rooted in Islamic history and traditions that date back to the time of Prophet Ibrahim and his family. The five pillars of Islam, which include faith, prayer, charity, fasting, and Hajj signify the essence and importance of the Islamic religion. Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam that requires every able-bodied Muslim to make a pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia at least once in their lifetime. The Hajj pilgrimage takes place in the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijjah and ...