THE CHIEF OF THE MARTYRS

In the Name of Allāh. After discussing Al-‘Abbās Ibn AbdulMuṭṭalib (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu), the Prophet (ﷺ)’s paternal uncle, let’s also talk about his second paternal uncle who witnessed Islām, embraced it, and became one of the companions. He is Abu ‘Umāra Ḥamzah Ibn ‘AbdulMuṭṭalib (Raḍiyallāhu ‘Anhu). He was nicknamed “Sayyid Ash-Shuhadā’ (the Chief of the Martyrs)” […]

THE TRANSIENCE OF LIFE

In the Name of Allāh. I hope this serves as a sobering reminder for us all as we reflect upon the fate of those who came before us. They amassed great wealth, built sprawling cities, and thought themselves invincible, only to be reduced to a mere whisper in the annals of history. Allāh, the All-Knowing, […]

A COURIER OF THE LETTERS

In the Name of Allah. The Prophet (ﷺ) assembled his companions and addressed them, saying: “I want to send some of you to the rulers of foreign lands but don’t dispute with me as the Israelites disputed with ‘Eesa (Jesus), the son of Maryam.”  “O Messenger of Allah, we shall carry out whatever you wish,” they […]

YOU’LL COME TO KNOW!

In the Name of Allāh. Think about it; 150 years from today, everyone presently living will be beneath the ground. You can do the math. At that time, strangers may be living in our houses. People may not even remember us anymore. How many of us think of our great-grandfather? We will become history while […]