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The Last Guard of Al-Aqsa
In December 1917, when the Ottoman Army had very sadly lost the holy city of Jerusalem and the British troops entered, they wanted a small force of the Ottoman Army to remain behind in the city to prevent looting, maintain order and safety, and avoid a potential negative public reaction. In military terms, this troop is known as the rear-guard, and according to tradition, the victor of the war never treats rear-guard troops in a captured city as war captives.
Where Do I Want to Die?
Imaam Ahmad bin Hambal (rahimahullah) is a personality who requires no introduction, as his piety is proverbial and his high position in Deen is well known by one and all.
It is mentioned that when Imaam Ahmad bin Hambal (rahimahullah) was on his deathbed, he would fall unconscious for some time, after which he would regain consciousness. On regaining consciousness, he would gesture with his hand and exclaim, “Not yet! Not yet!”
When this transpired three times, his son, …
Experiencing Continuous Blessings
(Sayyidah Haleemah Sa’diyyah [radhiyallahu ‘anha] – Part Two)
When it was time for the Banu Sa’d to depart from Makkah Mukarramah, Sayyidah Haleemah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) bade farewell to Aaminah, the mother of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). She mounted the donkey, carrying Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) along with her, whilst her husband rode their camel.
As they began traveling, her donkey surprisingly began to surpass the other conveyances. On witnessing this, the people were quite amazed as this …
