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At the Feet of the Polytheists, a Messenger and a Trusted Friend
Anas ibn Malik (raa) reported that Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (raa) reported: I saw the feet of the polytheists very close to us as we were in the cave. I said: Allah’s Messenger (saws), if one amongst them were to see … Continue reading
Bilal Al-Habashi Carries The Sutra Of The Prophet
In the 2nd year (624 AD) after Hijra (migration) the Prophet (saws) received some gifts of homage from the Negus, King of Abyssinia. A signet ring, a pair of shoes and an ‘anaza (a short spear), and Bilal ibn Rabah … Continue reading
The Manumission Of Bilal ibn Rabah
Companions of the Prophet Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57, Number 98 Narrated Jabir ibn ‘Abdullah (raa): Whenever Umar lbn Al-Khattab (raa) mentioned Abu Bakr (raa) he would say, “Abu Bakr (raa) is our master and the emancipator of our … Continue reading
The Torture Of Bilal ibn Rabah
It is an established fact that Bilal Habashi (raa) had not embraced Islam with any worldly motive or to secure relief from the torments of slave life. On the contrary by accepting Islam as a slave, he had invited upon … Continue reading
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Tagged Bilal ibn Rabah, character, Lat, sabr (patience), torture, Umaiya bin Khalaf, Uzza
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Tabarruk (Seek Blessings) From the Prophet’s Blessed Skin
Battle of Badr, Friday morning the 17th of Ramadan Habban ibn Wasi ibn Habban (raa) told me on the Authority of some elders of his tribe that on the day of Badr the apostle dressed the ranks of his companion … Continue reading
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Tagged Ansar, Ibn Ishaq, Ibn'Adiy ibn al-Najjar, Sawad ibn Ghaziya. justice, Sirat Rasul Allah
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The First Muazzin Of Islam, Bilal Habashi
During all the Prophets (saws) journeys, Bilal ibn Rabah (raa) was by his side and because of his precedence in embracing Islam, his rich melodious voice and excellent utterance of Quran he was appointed the first Muazzin of Islam. He … Continue reading
Umm Aiman, A Pious Virtuous Woman
Anas bin Malik (raa) reported: After the death of Messenger of Allah (saws), Abu Bakr said to ‘Umar (raa) : “Let us visit Umm Aiman (raa) as Messenger of Allah (saws) used to visit her”. As we came to her, … Continue reading
Qualities of the Faithful Believers and Their Refinement
Al Fath (Victory, Conquest) [48:29] “Muhammad is the apostle of Allah; and those who are with him are strong against Unbelievers, (but) compassionate amongst each other. Thou wilt see them bow and prostrate themselves (in prayer), seeking Grace from Allah … Continue reading
Passion For Greeting (Salaam – Peace), Father Of The Belly
Yahya (raa) related to me from Malik (raa) from Ishaq ibn Abdullah ibn Abi Talha (raa) that at-Tufayl ibn Ubayy ibn Kab (raa) told him that he visited Abdullah ibn Umar (raa) one morning and went out with him to … Continue reading
Slander & Backbiting
Abu Huraira (raa) reported Allah’s Messenger (saws) as saying: “Do you know what is backbiting?” They (the Companions) (raa) said: “Allah and His Messenger know best”. Thereupon he (the Holy Prophet) (saws) said: “Backbiting implies your talking about your brother … Continue reading
Haya’ (Shyness), Part of Iman
Bukhari Narrated ‘Abdullah (bin ‘Umar) (raa) : Once Allah’s Apostle (saws) passed by an Ansari (man) who was admonishing to his brother regarding Haya’ (shyness). On that Allah’s Apostle (saws) said, “Leave him as Haya’ (shyness) is a part of … Continue reading
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Tagged Abdullah bin Umar, admonish, Ansar, commentary, haya, Malik's Muwatta, modesty, Sahih Bukhari, sahih muslim, Salim Mawla Abu Hudhayfah, shyness
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Abuse Of The Sahaba, Companions of The Prophet
Narrated Abu Said (raa): The Prophet (saws) said, “Do not abuse my companions (raa) for if any one of you spent gold equal to Uhud (in Allah’s Cause) it would not be equal to a Mud or even a half … Continue reading
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Tagged Abu Said Al-Khudri, companion, complain, gold, mud, Sahih Bukhari, uhud
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Allah’s Apostle, Who Are The Best After Him?
Narrated Muhammad bin Al-Hanafiya (raa): I asked my father (‘Ali bin Abi Talib (raa)), “Who are the best people after Allah’s Apostle (saws)?” He said, “Abu Bakr (raa).” TweetShare
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Tagged Abu Bakr Siddiq, Ali ibn Abi Talib, Muhammad bin Al-Hanafiya, Sahih Bukhari, `Uthman ibn `Affan
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Umar ibn Al-Khattab, Muhaddithun (Guess the Future)
Narrated Abu Huraira (Radiallahu Anhu – may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet (saws: Sall-allahu alayhi wa sallam) said, “Amongst the people preceding you there used to be ‘Muhaddithun’ (i.e. persons who can guess things that come true later … Continue reading
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Tagged Abu Huraira, knowledge, Muhaddithun, Sahih Bukhari, Umar ibn al-Khattab
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Death of The Prophet, Fatima’s Dua’ For Her Father
Narrated Anas (raa): When the ailment of the Prophet (saws) got aggravated, he became unconscious whereupon Fatima (raa) said, “Oh, how distressed my father is!” He said, “Your father will have no more distress after today.” When he expired, she … Continue reading →