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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

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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

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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

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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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Ali bin Abi Talib, Dua For A Dead Companion

Narrated Ibn ‘Abbas (raa: Radiallahu Anhu): While I was standing amongst the people who were invoking Allah for Umar bin Al-Khattab (raa: Radiallahu Anhu) who was lying (dead) on his bed, a man behind me rested his elbows on my … Continue reading

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Forbidden, A Task Beyond Our Capability

Narrated Anas (raa: Radiallahu Anhu): We were with ‘Umar (raa) and he said, “We have been forbidden to undertake a difficult task beyond our capability” (i.e. to exceed the religious limits e.g., to clean the inside of the eyes while … Continue reading

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Consideration Of Others, Don’t Bother Them With Too Many Questions

Narrated Abu Musa Al-Ash’ari (raa: Radiallahu Anhu): Allah’s Apostle (saws: Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam) was asked about things which he disliked, and when the people asked too many questions, he became angry and said, “Ask me (any question).” A man … Continue reading

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The Two One Must Follow

Narrated Abu Wail ((raa: Radiallahu Anhu): I sat with Shaiba in this Mosque (Al-Masjid-Al-Haram), and he said, “Umar (raa) once sat beside me here as you are now sitting, and said, “I feel like distributing all the gold and silver … Continue reading

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A Book (Qur’an) Of Guidance, Stick To It For The Right Path

Narrated Anas bin Malik (raa): That he heard ‘Umar (raa) speaking while standing on the pulpit of the Prophet (saws) in the morning (following the death of the Prophet), when the people had sworn allegiance to Abu Bakr (raa). He … Continue reading

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This Day I Have Perfected Your Way Of Life (Religion) For You

Narrated Tariq bin Shihab (raa): A Jew said to ‘Umar (raa), “O Chief of the Believers, if this verse:” Al-Mâ’idah – Surah 5. The Table Spread [5:3] “This day I have perfected your religion for you, completed My favors upon … Continue reading

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Umar, Chief of the Believers, A Lesson In Anger

Narrated ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abbas (raa): Uyaina bin Hisn bin Hudhaifa bin Badr came and stayed (at Medina) with his nephew Al-Hurr bin Qais bin Hisn (raa) who has one of those whom ‘Umar (raa) used to keep near him, as … Continue reading

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Three Great & Virtuous Men

Narrated Anas bin Malik (raa): The Prophet (saws) once climbed the mountain of Uhud with Abu Bakr (raa), ‘Umar (raa) and ‘Uthman (raa). The mountain shook with them. The Prophet (saws) said (to the mountain), "Be firm, O Uhud! For … Continue reading

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Zainab bint Jahsh, The Longest Hand, A Lesson in Charity

Narrated ‘Aisha (raa): Some of the wives of the Prophet (saws) asked him, "Who amongst us will be the first to follow you (i.e. die after you)?" He said, "Whoever has the longest hand." So they started measuring their hands … Continue reading

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Abu Huraira, Who is The Luckiest Person

Narrated Abu Huraira (raa): I said: "O Allah’s Apostle (swt)! Who will be the luckiest person, who will gain your intercession on the Day of Resurrection?" Allah’s Apostle said: O Abu Huraira! "I have thought that none will ask me about … Continue reading

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‘Aisha bint Abu Bakr, Eid and The Days of Mina

Narrated ‘Urwa (raa) on the authority of ‘Aisha (raa): On the days of Mina, (11th, 12th, and 13th of the month of Dhul-Hijjah) Abu Bakr (raa) came to her while two young girls were beating the tambourine and the Prophet … Continue reading

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