Category Archives: From the Pages of History
“No Fruit From Visitors!”
A few days ago, I received a letter in which someone was expressing dismay at a hardship they were witnessing, that would not end. The letter contained the line: “…I am angry. Why didn’t Allah listen to our du’a? Why?” … Continue reading
“Running From Allah’s Qadr to Allah’s Qadr”
Repelling Qadr by Qadr… This is a concept that was mentioned by Imam Ibn al Qayyim rahimahullah in his book Madaarij Al Saalikeen. There was a discussion between Abu Ubaidah and `Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both). During … Continue reading
“Ask Him From Whom You Have Need.”
When Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal was asked about Tawakkul he said : “It is abandoning dependence on Allah’s creation.” “It was said to him: “Then what is the need for it?” He replied: “It is implicit in the words of … Continue reading
Abolish the Arabic Language…!
Edward Benson wrote, ” The Basis of Islam is the Arabic Language. If it is lost, Islam is lost!” During the French occupation of Algeria, the French government was advised by its consulate in Algeria, “We will never be able … Continue reading
Filed under Arabic, From the Pages of History, Qur`an
Strangers to the Qur`an
The state of this great language (Arabic) amongst its own people is shocking and disgraceful. They have become alien to it, yet it remains of high status despite its sons turning away from it. In fact, it has become underestimated … Continue reading
Filed under Arabic, Classics, From the Pages of History, Qur`an
“Had I Still Twenty Years to Live…”
To think that this is the same language that the muslims have now abandoned and take such little pride in. When Dr. Samuel Johnson (1709-1784), the dominating literary figure of the 18th century, was granted a pension by the British … Continue reading
Filed under Arabic, Classics, From the Pages of History
A Shining Example For Every Father.
`Umar ibn `Abdil `Azeez (rahimahullah) was told a son of his bought a ring for a thousand dirhams, he wrote to him: “I was told that you bought a ring that cost a thousand dirhams. So when you receive this letter, … Continue reading
Description of ‘Ali that Made Mu`awiyah* Weep.
After Ali died , Mu`awiyah bin Abi Sufyan said to Dirar bin Damrah “Describe ‘Ali to me.” “Will you not excuse me from answering you,” said Dirar. “No, describe him,” insisted Mu`awiyah. “Please excuse me from doing so,” said Dirar. … Continue reading
Filed under Classics, From the Pages of History, Gems, Giants Amongst Men, Sifat as-Safwah
