General

From the archives: An event in 2011 with myself (right) and Dr Adil al-Shuaybi (left) from al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia.

Feb 10

The Yemeni Tailor

Over the past few years, I’ve come to realize that one of my bad habits is making a mental note to catch up with people, only to find that a decade, or…

Jan 31 • Saleh Abu Hashim

The Shaykhverse

Salam I thought of the term "Shaykhverse" recently and used it in a class yesterday evening.

Jan 22, 2025 • Saleh Abu Hashim

Focus at Time of Dua

Salam, How many a dua is uttered as a routine with little focus or attention?

Jul 5, 2023 • Saleh Abu Hashim

An Important Principle When Making Dua

Remember: When making dua always couple any request with a statement along the lines of “O Allah please grant me XYZ if it is good for me, or grant me…

Mar 26, 2023 • Saleh Abu Hashim

Protection from Haram Food

Remember: The food and drink you consume – specifically from the haram – will impact on your spiritual state at a number of levels.

Mar 25, 2023 • Saleh Abu Hashim

Slip Ups in Gatherings

Remember: Be on guard regarding negative speech whilst meeting others, and if you do slip up to ensure that you make dhikr as a means of payment of a…

Mar 24, 2023 • Saleh Abu Hashim

Being Thankful for Blessings

Remember: Most of those drowning in blessings do not value them until they are taken away from them.

Mar 23, 2023 • Saleh Abu Hashim

Why Does the Hijri Calendar Start in Muharram?

Question: The new Hijri year is drawing near, the start being the month of Muharram.

Jul 20, 2022 • Saleh Abu Hashim

What is a Millionaire

I asked: What is a millionaire?

Jul 7, 2022 • Saleh Abu Hashim

Turning Pages of the Quran with Saliva Moistened Fingers

Salam, I have noticed the habit of licking a finger to turn a page of a book, or sort through any paper items (such as money) prevalent amongst some…

Feb 27, 2022 • Saleh Abu Hashim

Speaking Truth to Power

Allamah Abu al-Nasr al-Khatib al-Dimashqi (above right) passed a verdict in a legal case against Ottoman Caliph Sutan Abd al-Hamid (above left).

Mar 4, 2021 • Saleh Abu Hashim

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