February 19, 2014 - 2:20 pm in Companions, Teachings of AwliyaImam Ja’far & the athiest
There was once an atheist who told Imam Ja'far as-Sādiq that he didn't believe in Allāh. So the Imam asked him if he'd ever been out at sea. The man said that he was once on a shipwreck and all…
January 16, 2014 - 7:16 pm in CompanionsSurely the Lord of Umar is here
Whilst doing the rounds one night in Madinah, 'Umar ibn al Khattab (ر) overheard a conversation that took place between a mother and her daughter. The mother said to the daughter: 'Mix the milk that…
The Righteous – a deep admonition by Imam Zaid Shakir
Imam Zaid Shakir – Imam Ali’s description of the Righteous A very devout man by the name of Umām came to Imam Ali (may Allah enoble his face) and said: ‘Describe for me, the mutaqīn – the…
December 7, 2013 - 6:21 pm in Companions, Prophet Muhammad ﷺNo vessel filled, worse than the stomach
Ibn Ma'di Karib (ر) relates, "I heard the Messenger of God saying: "No human ever filled a vessel worse than the stomach. Sufficent for any son of Adam are some morsels to keep his back straight.…
December 4, 2013 - 4:24 pm in CompanionsIt’s the Doctor who made me Ill
When Abu Bakr (ر) got ill, the Companions would say, “Should we bring you a doctor?” He'd reply, “It's the doctor who made me ill.” That is to say, Allāh ﷻ is the one from whom the…
November 19, 2013 - 7:37 pm in Companions, Prophet Muhammad ﷺCompanions of Uprightness
The era of the Righteous Companions was such, that when the Emissary of God related to them the teachings of the Qur'an, and the pearls of his Sunnah, the Companions would take it upon themselves…
November 16, 2013 - 1:14 am in Companions, Prophet Muhammad ﷺThe People of Khushū’
Al Rabi ibn Khaytham used to say: "When engaged in prayer, I never pay attention to anything, except what I am saying and what is being said to me". Some people assumed that al-Rabi must be blind…
November 15, 2013 - 3:14 pm in Companions, Teachings of AwliyaStop inflicting self harm, what are you mourning for?
Stop inflicting self harm, what are you mourning for? The people of Karbala are martyrs and martyrs are forever alive.
November 14, 2013 - 4:45 pm in Companions, Quotes“Our joy from his martyrdom supporting the truth is greater”
About the martyrdom of Al Husain bin 'Ali RadiyAllahu anhu (and 'alayhis salam) on this day of 'Aashooraa, his grandson Shaikh Habib 'Ali Al Jifri hafidhahUllah, was asked: "Isn't it more befitting…
October 28, 2013 - 8:54 pm in CompanionsIf I am right, help me…
If I am right, help me. If I am wrong, correct me. I shall strengthen the weak man among you until he enjoys his rights. I shall weaken the strong man among you until I have taken what is due from…
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