Who we keep company with is reflective of who we are For as far back as I can remember, my parents would always admonish me and my siblings to keep good company. My Dad specially had a favorite saying, "Show me your friends and I'll tell you who you are." Needless to say, I was always very conscious, and careful about choosing the right people to surround myself with. In Islam it is doubly true and essential to surround yourself with … [Read more...]
Umm Salamah [Radhiallaahu Anha]
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Umm Salamah! What an eventful life she had! Her real name was Hind. She was the daughter of one of the notables in the Makhzum clan nicknamed "Zad ar-Rakib" because he was well known for his generosity particularly to travelers. Umm Salamah's husband was Abdullah ibn Abdulasad and they both were among the first persons to accept Islam. Only Abu Bakr and a few others, who could be counted on the fingers of one hand, became Muslims before … [Read more...]
Haafiz Abul-Qaasim Ali Ibn Asaakir [ra]
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November 5, 2009 by
Imaam Haafiz Ibn 'Asaakir (r.a.) was born in Damascus in the year 499 Hijri and passed away in the year 571 Hijri in Damascus also. He is known for his extensive travel in the search of knowledge. His renown work: Taareekh Dimashq which is a Biography of all the 'Ulamaa who lived or came to Damascus is a collection in 80 volumes!! Imaam Ibn Khallikaan says regarding him: " He was the Muhaddith of Shaam ( Syria ) in his time and also a great … [Read more...]
Imaam Muhammad Ibn Taahir AlMaqdisi (r.a.)
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Imaam Muhammad ibn Taahir Al-maqdisi (r.a.) was born in Baitul Maqdis in year 448 Hijri and he passed away in 507 Hijri in Baghdad on return from Haj. He use to travel quite fast and he performed many Haj and 'Umrah. He was of the Daudi ( Zaahiri ) School of taught. Haafiz Zhahabi (r.a.) , after naming the different cities / towns to which Imaam Muhammad ibn Taahir (r.a.) travelled, says: "these are 40 towns to which he traveled. There … [Read more...]
A day in the life of a Muslim Woman
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November 5, 2009 by
A day in the life of a Muslim Woman Normal, every day activities become acts of worship if they are done for the sake of pleasing Allah. And among these deeds, the regular, consistent deeds are best. Aisha (Radhiallaahu Anha) said that Allah's Messenger, sallallahu alayhe wasallam, said, "The deeds most loved by Allah are those done regularly, even if they are small." (Bukhari and Muslim). This means that we do not need to do anything … [Read more...]
Lessons in Divorce
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November 5, 2009 by
Lessons in Divorce Within the last few decades, there has been an alarming increase in the divorce rate. Unfortunately, the Muslim Ummah has not been immune to this trend. In fact, it is not uncommon to hear of Muslims engaged in their third or fourth divorce. While repeat divorces are the exception, not the rule, it is important to look at the factors which contribute to this issue. Furthermore, when marriages break-up it is often the woman who … [Read more...]
