SHAYKH MUFTI ZUBAIR DUDHA
Born in the town of Dewsbury, UK, Mufti Zubair was brought up in a pious family with adherence to Islamic guidelines. At the tender age of 14 Mufti Zubair departed from his home, travelling to South Africa, to fulfill his ambition to become an Alim of Deen.
Having left behind both parents, a brother and sister, Mufti Zubair commenced his Islãmic studies at the well-known Madrassah Arabia Islamia, better known as Darul Uloom Azaadville. Whilst other 14 year olds would be making the most of their early teenage years, Mufti Zubair was thousands of miles from home striving to fulfill his objective to be of service to Deen.
Mufti Zubair completed four of his six years at Darul Uloom Azaadville gaining great recognition amongst students, teachers and the people of South Africa. Wanting to further his studies after graduation from South Africa, Mufti Zubair made a difficult move of leaving this fortress of Ilm and moved on to Jamiah Mahmoodiyah, Springs in South Africa which was still in its early days. Here the Shaykh received the type of individual attention needed for one intending to one day undertake the Mufti course. Under the guidance of the Rector of Jamiah Mahmoodiyah Shaykh Mufti Ismail Abur Raheem, Shaykh Zubair made great progress in both fields of knowledge and spiritualism. After the move to Jamiah Mahmoodiyah, Shaykh Zubair realised the importance of spiritual reformation and building contact with Allah. Gradually this aspect started coming his way through the guidance of Fadhilatul Shaykh Mufti Mahmood Hasan (R) of Deoband who frequently visited South Africa and eventually breathed his last in South Africa. It was after him that the Jamiah was named Jamiah Mahmoodiyah.
After the demise of Shaykh Mufti Mahmood Hasan (R) Mufti Zubair turned to the honoured Shaykh Hakeem Muhammad Akhtar (M.Z) for spiritual development.
In 1996 Jamiah Mahmoodiyah had its first completion of the famous Sahih Bukhari and graduation of its first batch of students. Amongst those who qualified on that day was a young twenty year old - Shaykh Mufti Zubair.
In 1996 Mufti Zubair founded the Islamic Tarbiyah Academy which aims to impart islamic education and knowledge to the Muslim community, especially the youth, to address some of much needed guidance the Ummah requires today.
In 1997 Mufti Zubair once again left home to travel to Darul Uloom Deoband to fulfill another childhood ambition of becoming a Mufti. After completing this course he travelled to Khanqah Imdadiyyah Ashrafiyyah, Karachi Pakistan to spend 4 months in the company of Shaykh Hakeem Akhtar (M.Z.) in his quest of spiritual reformation and attaining closeness to Allah. During this time he was blessed with the duty of khilafat (permission for others to take Bay'at to) by Shaykh Hakeem Akhtar (M.Z.).
He then returned to the UK to serve Deen in England and this has been his focus ever since.
May Allah (SWT) accept his efforts and make him a means of guidance for the entire ummah of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), Ameen.
This is a summarised version of information available on the Islamic Tarbiyah Academy website, please visit the site to find out more about Mufti Zubair and the valuable work that the Academy does, Jazakallah.
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Sunday, April 30, 2006
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Pride
TAKABBUR (PRIDE)
Allah Ta'ala says:
"Verily, Allah does not love the proud ones."
Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam said:
"He who has a grain of pride in his heart will not enter Jannat."
Takabbur (pride) is to consider oneself superior to others in attributes of excellence. There are many kinds of takabbur (pride). Most kinds are subtle, concealed and difficult to detect. It is only the thorough gaze of the Shaikh-e-Kaamil (Shaikh of Spiritual development) which can discern such hidden forms of takabbur(pride). In a nutshell takabbur is to voluntarily and consciously regard oneself superior to others in religious or mundane excellence in a way which engenders contempt in the heart for others. This is the reality of takabbur and this is haraam. Takabbur consists of two ingredients,
Allah Ta'ala says:
"Verily, Allah does not love the proud ones."
Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam said:
"He who has a grain of pride in his heart will not enter Jannat."
Takabbur (pride) is to consider oneself superior to others in attributes of excellence. There are many kinds of takabbur (pride). Most kinds are subtle, concealed and difficult to detect. It is only the thorough gaze of the Shaikh-e-Kaamil (Shaikh of Spiritual development) which can discern such hidden forms of takabbur(pride). In a nutshell takabbur is to voluntarily and consciously regard oneself superior to others in religious or mundane excellence in a way which engenders contempt in the heart for others. This is the reality of takabbur and this is haraam. Takabbur consists of two ingredients,
- The feeling of superiority-considering oneself to be great.
- Contempt for others.
Takabbur not induced voluntarily, but entering the heart involuntarily is not sinful. Such non-volitional pride is merely the external dimension or form of takabbur. Up to this stage takabbur is not sinful. But when one voluntarily entertains the feeling of pride which had initially crept in involuntarily, then it will be sinful takabbur. In this case the mere form of takabbur is transformed into the reality of takabbur.
Where the condition of contempt for others is non-existent, takabbur-- will not be applicable. Mere belief in superiority and inferiority greatness and smallness- is not takabbur. For example: an old man regarding an infant to be small without the notion of contempt for it. But, the one who intentionally considers himself better than others, becomes arrogant. His nafs swells up with pride, the consequences of which then manifest themselves.
Examples of pride are:
- to regard others with contempt;
- to take offence when others do not greet one first;
- to be offended if others do not offer you respect;
- to be annoyed when someone admonishes you;
- refusal to concede the truth even after having realized it.
May Allah Ta'ala keep us under His Protection and save us from takabbur, for indeed, it is the severest of maladies. It is the root of all spiritual ailments.
It was takabbur which made shaitaan a deviate. The Hadith Shareef therefore sounds dire warnings in regard to takabbur. Allah Ta'ala has warned that the abode of the proud ones will indeed be vile. Pride is the exclusive prerogative of Allah Ta'ala. Allah Ta'ala will destroy all those who desire to participate in this exclusive Attribute of greatness. Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wasallam said that the mutakabbireen (the proud ones) will be encased in trunks of fire of Jahannam.
THE REMEDY
This malady is remedied by reflecting on the Splendour, Glory and Majesty of Allah Ta'ala. This reflection will produce in one a realization of one's own lowly position. Your own excellence will then recede into nothingness. Also, humble yourself in the presence of those whom you regard as your inferior. Be respectful to them so that you become imbued with humility.
source: www.rightislam.com
May Allah swt save us from all forms of sinful pride, external and internal, Ameen.
Sunday, April 23, 2006
Shaykh Husain Abdul Sattar
SHAYKH HUSAIN ABDUL SATTAR
Shaykh Husain [may Allah preserve him] was born in Chicago (USA) in 1972. After completing his primary education at schools in his hometown near Chicago, he joined the University of Chicago where he studied Biology, Arabic and Islamic Civilization. It was during this period that he began his study of sacred knowledge, studying Arabic grammar (nahw), Hanafi Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh under ulama (scholars) in Chicago. In 1994 Shaykh Husain also began training in tasawwuf (Islamic spirituality) under Shaykh Zulfiqar Ahmad, one of the leading shaykhs of tasawwuf.
After obtaining his undergraduate degree, Shaykh Husain enrolled in the Pritzker School of Medicine at the University of Chicago. Along with his medical studies, he continued his studies of sacred knowledge. In his final year he took leave from medical school to focus on his religious studies, traveling to Syria and then Pakistan, where he studied a traditional curriculum for a number of years under some of their greatest scholars.
Throughout his years of study, Shaykh Husain continued his training under Shaykh Zulfiqar Ahmad. He was blessed with the close company of his Shaykh, learning the science of the purification of the heart. The deep taqwa and firm adherence to the sunnah and Shariah that characterized his teacher were eventually transferred to the student and Shaykh Husain was formally authorized in tasawwuf by Shaykh Zulfiqar in July 2001.
Shaykh Husain has completed medical school and currently works as a Physician at the University of Chicago Hospitals. During his free time, he teaches and lectures across the United States on various subjects of Islamic knowledge, including purification of the soul.
Shaykh Husain is presently engaged in editing and publishing the translations of his teacher’s books into English. In addition, he is completing his own written works including the popular series, Fundamentals of Classical Arabic and a manual on Hanafi fiqh entitled, “The Stairs to Bliss.” [forthcoming]
Shaykh Husain's talks can be heard and downloaded from the Sacred Learning online portal. May Allah swt give good health and long life to Shaykh Husain in order that the ummah continue to benefit from his lessons, knowledge and company. Ameen.
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Shaykh Zahir Mahmood
Shaykh Ibrahim Madani
Shaykh Husain [may Allah preserve him] was born in Chicago (USA) in 1972. After completing his primary education at schools in his hometown near Chicago, he joined the University of Chicago where he studied Biology, Arabic and Islamic Civilization. It was during this period that he began his study of sacred knowledge, studying Arabic grammar (nahw), Hanafi Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh under ulama (scholars) in Chicago. In 1994 Shaykh Husain also began training in tasawwuf (Islamic spirituality) under Shaykh Zulfiqar Ahmad, one of the leading shaykhs of tasawwuf.
After obtaining his undergraduate degree, Shaykh Husain enrolled in the Pritzker School of Medicine at the University of Chicago. Along with his medical studies, he continued his studies of sacred knowledge. In his final year he took leave from medical school to focus on his religious studies, traveling to Syria and then Pakistan, where he studied a traditional curriculum for a number of years under some of their greatest scholars.
Throughout his years of study, Shaykh Husain continued his training under Shaykh Zulfiqar Ahmad. He was blessed with the close company of his Shaykh, learning the science of the purification of the heart. The deep taqwa and firm adherence to the sunnah and Shariah that characterized his teacher were eventually transferred to the student and Shaykh Husain was formally authorized in tasawwuf by Shaykh Zulfiqar in July 2001.
Shaykh Husain has completed medical school and currently works as a Physician at the University of Chicago Hospitals. During his free time, he teaches and lectures across the United States on various subjects of Islamic knowledge, including purification of the soul.
Shaykh Husain is presently engaged in editing and publishing the translations of his teacher’s books into English. In addition, he is completing his own written works including the popular series, Fundamentals of Classical Arabic and a manual on Hanafi fiqh entitled, “The Stairs to Bliss.” [forthcoming]
Shaykh Husain's talks can be heard and downloaded from the Sacred Learning online portal. May Allah swt give good health and long life to Shaykh Husain in order that the ummah continue to benefit from his lessons, knowledge and company. Ameen.
Related reading:
Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq
Shaykh Ahmad Ali
Shaykh Zahir Mahmood
Shaykh Ibrahim Madani
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Missed calls from Allah
Among the marvels of modern technology is also the ability to track the missed calls which were made by our friends and foes and the likes. We do not get a good night's sleep, unless we have returned the calls of those who matter. We don't let any call go unanswered as long as we know that it matters. Don't we?
But how about the calls of "hay-yaa al-as-salaah and hay-yaa al-al falah" made from the neighbourhood house of our Master, the Almighty Allah? Those calls are made five times a day and many a times they all go unanswered.
We do not respond neither do we respect these missed calls. Do they matter?
Everybody can tell, if these really matter. Maybe not today or tomorrow, but surely in the hereafter. Let us look at ourselves. Can we afford to let these calls of the muezzin be missed, day after day, after day.
The call from our Cherisher, Sustainer and the ultimate Master. Just think about it. Next time one hears this call, just ask yourself how good a night's sleep can I have by missing those calls from the house of Allah.
Think about it....the answer may come from the inner heart.
Not sure what the source of the above post is but I just thought about this again the other day...
But how about the calls of "hay-yaa al-as-salaah and hay-yaa al-al falah" made from the neighbourhood house of our Master, the Almighty Allah? Those calls are made five times a day and many a times they all go unanswered.
We do not respond neither do we respect these missed calls. Do they matter?
Everybody can tell, if these really matter. Maybe not today or tomorrow, but surely in the hereafter. Let us look at ourselves. Can we afford to let these calls of the muezzin be missed, day after day, after day.
The call from our Cherisher, Sustainer and the ultimate Master. Just think about it. Next time one hears this call, just ask yourself how good a night's sleep can I have by missing those calls from the house of Allah.
Think about it....the answer may come from the inner heart.
Not sure what the source of the above post is but I just thought about this again the other day...
- if we missed a call on our mobile during the few minutes we were seperated from it, we would return the miss call ASAP. Are we as punctual with our salaah if we miss the congregation or any qadaa (in need of make up) prayers outstanding?
- after maybe a few occurences of missing a call, we would consciously make an effort that this doesn't happen again. Do we make such a conscious effort not to miss a prayer despite repeatedly missing it again and again?
- some even leave their mobile phone on at night to answer any calls that might come. Yet do we leave ourselves 'switched on' to answer the daily guaranteed call of Fajr salaah? (as salaatu khairum minun-naum - Salaah is better than sleep)
Anyway I'll leave it there for you to ponder over these points and please do leave your comments if you can add to my list of thoughts from this post.
Du'as requested.
Wasalam
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Steadfastness in Salaat
Sunday, April 16, 2006
Shaykh al-Hadith Adam ibn Yusuf
SHAYKH AL-HADITH MAULANA ADAM IBN YUSUF
He was born in the villiage of Manekpore (Western India) in the year 1937. He was entered into the islamic university in Dhabel to commence his islamic education and completed memorisation of the Qur'an at the young age of just 9 years. He then went on to study the sciences of the Arabic language and principles of Islamic jurisprudence.
Thereafter he enrolled at the prestigious Darul uloom in Deoband, India, where he studied Tafseer, Hadith, Fiqh and various other inter related sciences, including the further branches of Shariah. He graduated from this institute at the age of 22 and took up post teaching the islamic sciences at the islamic university of Dhabel.
Afterwards he moved to Malawi in Central Africa where he spent 7 years, before moving to the city of Leicester in England in November 1975. It was here he established the Jameah Masjid where he has been (and still is) the imam for the last 30 years. During this time he strived to benefit the community by establishing the Jameah Uloomul Qur'an which caters for 1300 students at present.
Under his supervision also runs the Darul Iftaa, Jameah Girls Academy and Khanqah Imam Muhammad Zakariyya (r.a).
In this day and age, when some pious people are accused of neglecting the upbringing and spiritual development of their own family as a result of being engaged in dawah work in the community, Shaykh has set an excellent example. Shaykh has 3 sons and 2 daughters, all of whom have completed Alim/ Alimaat islamic education and themselves are dedicated to the service of Islam through teaching ahadith in the above mentioned academies. Last we week we already looked at the biography of one of the Shaykh's son, Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam.
Shaykh continues to give twice regular weekly duroos in the Urdu language and his beneficial lessons, as well as those of his sons, can be downloaded/ heard on the Khanqah website. May Allah swt give good health and long life to Shaykh al-Hadith Maulana Adam in order that the ummah continue to benefit from his lessons, knowledge and experiences. Ameen.
He was born in the villiage of Manekpore (Western India) in the year 1937. He was entered into the islamic university in Dhabel to commence his islamic education and completed memorisation of the Qur'an at the young age of just 9 years. He then went on to study the sciences of the Arabic language and principles of Islamic jurisprudence.
Thereafter he enrolled at the prestigious Darul uloom in Deoband, India, where he studied Tafseer, Hadith, Fiqh and various other inter related sciences, including the further branches of Shariah. He graduated from this institute at the age of 22 and took up post teaching the islamic sciences at the islamic university of Dhabel.
Afterwards he moved to Malawi in Central Africa where he spent 7 years, before moving to the city of Leicester in England in November 1975. It was here he established the Jameah Masjid where he has been (and still is) the imam for the last 30 years. During this time he strived to benefit the community by establishing the Jameah Uloomul Qur'an which caters for 1300 students at present.
Under his supervision also runs the Darul Iftaa, Jameah Girls Academy and Khanqah Imam Muhammad Zakariyya (r.a).
In this day and age, when some pious people are accused of neglecting the upbringing and spiritual development of their own family as a result of being engaged in dawah work in the community, Shaykh has set an excellent example. Shaykh has 3 sons and 2 daughters, all of whom have completed Alim/ Alimaat islamic education and themselves are dedicated to the service of Islam through teaching ahadith in the above mentioned academies. Last we week we already looked at the biography of one of the Shaykh's son, Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam.
Shaykh continues to give twice regular weekly duroos in the Urdu language and his beneficial lessons, as well as those of his sons, can be downloaded/ heard on the Khanqah website. May Allah swt give good health and long life to Shaykh al-Hadith Maulana Adam in order that the ummah continue to benefit from his lessons, knowledge and experiences. Ameen.
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Salam
Assalamualaikum,
Hadhrat Ali narrates that the Holy Prophet (pbuh) said,
"Commonly in Islam there are six rights of a Muslim upon a Muslim: when he meets him he should give him salam; when he invites him (to a meal) he should accept it; when he sneezes he should bless him; when he falls ill he should visit him; when he dies he should accompany his funeral and he should prefer for him that which he prefers for himself."
Hadhrat Abu Hurairah (R.A) narrates that the Holy Prophet (pbuh) said,
“I swear by Him in whose control is my life that you will never enter paradise until you are a true believer, and until you cherish love for one another. Should I not direct you to something the observance of which will create love amongst you? Ensure a free circulation of Salam amongst yourselves.”
This hadith very vehemently orders the extensive observance of Salam upon all Muslims, whether you are acquainted with them or not.
The Prophet (pbuh) said,
“The servant who enjoys the closest proximity with Allah is he who observes Salam first.”
“Worship Rahman (Allah), observe widespred Salam and enter Jannat with Salam (peace and tranquillity).” [Tirmidhi]
“Whenever you go to your house-people, make Salam upon them, this will engender Barakat (blessings) for you and your family.” [Tirmidhi]
The established phrases of salam are recorded in the following hadith. Hadhrat Imran ibn Hussain (R.A) narrate that a person approached the Prophet (pbuh) saying: “Assalamualaikum.”
The Prophet (pbuh) remarked: “He has earned himself ten rewards.”
Thereafter another arrived saying: “Assalamualaikum wa Rahmatullah.”
The Prophet (pbuh) said: “He earned twenty rewards.”
Finally a third person came and greeted: “Assalamualaikum wa Rahmatullah wa Barakaatuhu.”
The Prophet (pbuh) remarked: “He earned thirty rewards.” [Tirmidhi]
Subhanallah, look how easy Allah has made it to attain rewards by simply speaking a few words to our fellow Muslim. Read the Virtues of Salaam book online for more virtues an ahadith regarding Salam.
May Allah swt gives us the ability to act upon this.
Du'as requested please.
Wasalam
Hadhrat Ali narrates that the Holy Prophet (pbuh) said,
"Commonly in Islam there are six rights of a Muslim upon a Muslim: when he meets him he should give him salam; when he invites him (to a meal) he should accept it; when he sneezes he should bless him; when he falls ill he should visit him; when he dies he should accompany his funeral and he should prefer for him that which he prefers for himself."
Hadhrat Abu Hurairah (R.A) narrates that the Holy Prophet (pbuh) said,
“I swear by Him in whose control is my life that you will never enter paradise until you are a true believer, and until you cherish love for one another. Should I not direct you to something the observance of which will create love amongst you? Ensure a free circulation of Salam amongst yourselves.”
This hadith very vehemently orders the extensive observance of Salam upon all Muslims, whether you are acquainted with them or not.
The Prophet (pbuh) said,
“The servant who enjoys the closest proximity with Allah is he who observes Salam first.”
“Worship Rahman (Allah), observe widespred Salam and enter Jannat with Salam (peace and tranquillity).” [Tirmidhi]
“Whenever you go to your house-people, make Salam upon them, this will engender Barakat (blessings) for you and your family.” [Tirmidhi]
The established phrases of salam are recorded in the following hadith. Hadhrat Imran ibn Hussain (R.A) narrate that a person approached the Prophet (pbuh) saying: “Assalamualaikum.”
The Prophet (pbuh) remarked: “He has earned himself ten rewards.”
Thereafter another arrived saying: “Assalamualaikum wa Rahmatullah.”
The Prophet (pbuh) said: “He earned twenty rewards.”
Finally a third person came and greeted: “Assalamualaikum wa Rahmatullah wa Barakaatuhu.”
The Prophet (pbuh) remarked: “He earned thirty rewards.” [Tirmidhi]
Subhanallah, look how easy Allah has made it to attain rewards by simply speaking a few words to our fellow Muslim. Read the Virtues of Salaam book online for more virtues an ahadith regarding Salam.
May Allah swt gives us the ability to act upon this.
Du'as requested please.
Wasalam
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