Category Archives: Giants Amongst Men
“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
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
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“What is it Between Me & Sa’id bin Jubair!”
When Sa’id bin Jubair (radiyaAllahu ‘anhu) entered into the court of the ruthless governor, Al-Hajjaj bin Yusuf Ath-Thaqafi, the latter asked the former, “What is your name?” “Sa’id bin Jubair.” “Rather, you are ‘the miserable one, son of the broken … Continue reading
Most Beautiful Man Ever…
Regarding the prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم He was the most forbearing of people, the most courageous of people, the most just of people, the most chaste of people. His hand never touched the hand of any woman unless he … Continue reading
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‘Umar b. al-Khattab’s Words on Salah
`Umar said, while standing on the podium, “A man might have white hair in Islam (i.e. reaches in old age while Muslim), yet has not completed even one prayer for Allah, the Exalted!” He was asked, “Why is that?” He … Continue reading
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‘O ‘Umar, you were just, so you were safe!’
al-Waaqidi said: “When Huracal [Hercules] learned that ‘Umar bin al-Khattab, raadi Allahu anhu, had assumed the khilaafah after Abu Bakr as-Siddiq, raadi Allahu ‘anhu, he gathered the notables of his nation. A speaker stood before them in the church, and … Continue reading
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The Stone of Justice
06/07/2005 By Babar Ahmad ‘Umar came and people forgot the justice of Kisra, Such was the legacy of the Rightly-Guided Caliphs…’ During the caliphate of Umar bin Al-Khattab (radiallahu ‘anh), Amr bin Al-Aas (radiallahu ‘anh) was appointed the Governor of … Continue reading
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“O `Abdullah, do not mention…”
“I was with ibn al-Mubarak and Mu’tamir bin Sulayman in Tarsus and suddenly people were called to arms (for war). When the two armies (the muslim and the roman) took their positions, a roman fighter came forward and asked for … Continue reading
