AN ESTEEMED SLAVE

In the Name of Allāh.

One of the fundamental teachings of Islām is unity and fairness to people. Allāh created us as males and females and made us into tribes and nations with different races and colours. Islām gives great respect for human equality, anti-racism and classlessness. No wonder the first Muazzin (caller to prayer) in Islām, chosen by the Prophet (ﷺ) himself was the son of a black woman …

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REQUESTED AND GOTTEN

In the Name of Allāh.

If the sagas of his bravery were to be told in detail, absolutely we can’t come to an end in a day. However, let’s converse about him briefly. He is an Ansari from Banu Khazraj, and a brother to an outstanding companion known as Anas Ibn Malik (RadiyaLlāhu Anhu). He is Al-Baraa Ibn Malik (RadiyaLlāhu ‘Anhu). During the reign of …

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ALLĀH’S THRONE SHOOK

In the Name of Allāh.

As recorded by Imam Aḥmad (Raḥimahullāh) in his Musnad, A’ishah (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anha) narrated: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Indeed, graves embrace every dead person and if anyone will survive of it, it will be Sa’d Ibn Mu’ādh.”

By Allāh’s Grace, this morning, we shall look at the profile of one of the greatest people whom Allāh used to aid His Religion …

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THE NOBLE NEIGHBOR

In the Name of Allāh.

It was a fabulous day, like many others, when the Prophet (ﷺ) made Hijrah to Madīnah (from Makkah). The people of Madīnah (i.e. the Ansar) welcomed him with great vehemence. They wished to honor the Prophet (ﷺ) by having him in their respective home. Surprisingly, the camel of the Prophet (ﷺ), which was under command continued till he reached the house of a great …

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HAVING NO TWO BELOVED

In the Name of Allāh.

He was a blind man known with stalwart devotion and sacrifice towards the Cause of Allāh, and this made him survive all persecutions he was tormented with at a period.  He is a cousin of the Prophet’s first wife and mother of the believers, Khadijah Bint Khuwaylid (RadiyaLlahu ‘Anha). He was one of the first people to accept Islam and also made Hijrah to Madinah. …

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