In giving advice to his companions, the noble Prophet, peace be on him, once said: “Learn the Quran from four persons: Abdullah ibn Masud, Salim Mawla Abi Hudhayfah, Ubayy ibn Kab and Muadh ibn Jabal.” We have read about three of these companions before. But who was this fourth companion in whom the Prophet had …
*The* *A R R O G A N C E* After travelling long through a forest, *Kalidasa reached a village. He felt very thirsty and looked around for water.* He saw an old woman drawing water from a well. He went up to her and asked her for water. *She agreed to give him water, …
Abu Sufyan ibn Harb could not conceive of anyone among the Quraysh who would dare challenge his authority or go against his orders. He was after all, the sayyid or chieftain of Makkah who had to be obeyed and followed. His daughter, Ramlah, known as Umm Habibah, however dared to challenge his authority when she …
Prophet Hud The people of ‘Ad lived many years in the windswept hills of an area between Yemen and Oman. They were physically well built and renowned for their craftsmanship especially in the construction of tall buildings with lofty towers. They were outstanding among all the nations in power and wealth, which, unfortunately, made them …
Muthanna. Muthanna was a chief of the tribe of Bani Bakr who inhabited the northeastern part of Arabia. In the apostasy campaign in Bahrain, Muthanna and his band fought on the side of the Muslims. Recordsare silent as to when Muthanna became a Muslim. Presumably he became a Muslim during the lifetime of the Holy …
Supplication When wearing a garment الحمدُ للهِ الّذي كَساني هذا (الثّوب) وَرَزَقَنيه مِنْ غَـيـْرِ حَولٍ مِنّي وَلا قـوّة Translation: All Praise is for Allaah who has clothed me with this [garment] and provided it for me, with no power nor might from myself. Transliteration: Alhamdu lillaahil-lathee kasaanee haathaa (aththawba) wa razaqaneehi min ghayri hawlim-minnee wa …
Be Careful during the Sacred Month of Muharram by Asma bint Shameem Alhamdulillaah, the month of Muharram is upon us and we begin another Hijri year, bi idhnillaah. Just as the devout Muslim eagerly awaits any chance to earn good deeds and gain Allaah’s Pleasure, and is careful not to transgress any boundaries, we too, …
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Sayyiduna Ibrahim (R.A) was the last son of Prophet (PBUH) who also passed away in infancy. Death Not known ! Hits: 0
Defending the Honour of the Muslims — al-ʿAllāmah Ṣāliḥ ibn Fawzān al-Fawzān Abū al-Dardāʾ (رضى الله عنه) narrated that the Messenger of Allāh (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said: “Whoever defends his brother’s honor in his absence, Allāh will protect his face from the Fire of Hell on the Day of Resurrection.” — Related by Al-Tirmidhī …
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Zayd the son of Amr stood away from the Quraysh crowd as they celebrated one of their festivals. Men were dressed in rich turbans of brocade and expensive Yemeni burdabs. Women and children were also exquisitely turned out in their fine clothes and glittering jewelry. Zayd watched as sacrificial animals, gaily caparisoned were led out …
