ALIGNING WITH TRUTHFUL ONES

In the Name of Allāh.

Islām emphasizes the significance of interacting and nurturing positive relationships among our fellow Muslims. However, in these interactions, we must exercise caution and discernment. Choosing our friends and associates carefully is vital, as they can profoundly influence our beliefs and actions. Abū Hurayrah reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) stated, “A man is upon the religion of his best friend, so let one of you look

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RICH AND KIND ‘ABDUR-RAḤMĀN

In the Name of Allāh.

Let’s talk about a great companion. He is ‘Abdur-Raḥmān Ibn ‘Awf Ibn Al-Harith Ibn Zuhrah Ibn Kulab Ibn Murah Ibn Ka’b Ibn Lu’ayy (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu). He was given birth to in Makkah 10 years after the year of Elephant (when the Prophet [ﷺ] was given birth to).

‘Abdur-Raḥmān Ibn ‘Awf is one of the ‘Asharah al-Mubashsharūn (ten companions who were given glad tidings …

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SHE EVER SERVED HIM

In the Name of Allāh.

The slave trade was customary at that time. Many boys and girls were captured and taken to the slave market for the rich to buy. Some ended up in bad hands, while a few others, fortunately, ended up in the hands of caring people. One such person was an Abyssinian girl named Barakah Bint Tha’alaba Ibn ‘Amr (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anha) known as Umm Ayman.…

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I AM ABU DUJĀNAH

In the Name of Allāh.

It’s another episode of our weekly Seerah. Praise to Allāh, the Lord of all that exists. Anas Ibn Mālik (RadiyaLlahu ‘Anhu) reported that Allāh’s Messenger (ﷺ) took hold of his sword on the Day of Uhud and said: “Who will take the sword from me?” All the people (present) stretched their hands saying: “I will do it, I will do it.” He (Allāh’s …

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HIS PRAYER TO MEET HIM

It’s another Seerah segment, we thank Allah for His Blessings on us. Today, we shall talk about a man who asked Allah that his life should be lengthened so that he might witness the appearance of the last Prophet (ﷺ), obtain the pleasure of meeting him and be among the first to believe in him. Allahu Akbar! What a marvelous Dua’a.

In Madinah, before the time of …

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