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The Strength of Self-Respect
(Ammaa Jee [rahimahallah] – Part Two)
When her husband eventually returned to his Creator, Amma Jee (rahimahallah) found herself carrying a burden that would have overwhelmed many others. Left alone with three young daughters and her only son, Abdul Qayyum, she now bore the responsibility of providing for them, protecting them and giving them the upbringing they deserved. There was no brother to ease her burden, nor did many of her relatives or in-laws offer the support one …
When the World Meant Nothing
On one occasion, Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) took four hundred dinaars (gold coins), placed them in a bag and gave them to his servant. He instructed him, “Take this to Abu ‘Ubaidah bin Jarraah and remain in the house for a while to see what he does with it.”
The servant thus went to Sayyiduna Abu ‘Ubaidah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and said, “Ameerul Mu-mineen says that you should use this for some of your needs.”
Sayyiduna Abu ‘Ubaidah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) …
A Mother’s Unseen Sacrifices
(Ammaa Jee [rahimahallah] – Part One)
Among the women whose lives quietly transformed the lives of others was the beloved mother of Moulana ‘Abdul Qayyoom Haqqaani (hafizahullah), fondly known as Ammaa Jee (rahimahallah). She neither possessed wealth nor enjoyed a life of ease, yet Allah Ta‘ala blessed her with treasures far greater than worldly comfort. Her life was one of unwavering imaan, immense sacrifice and complete reliance upon Allah Ta‘ala. Despite years of hardship, she remained …
