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Fight Fire with Fire
There was once a pious youngster who travelled far from his hometown in search of the knowledge of Deen. He settled in a place whose inhabitants took a liking to him. He made such an impression, that soon the entire area was abuzz with the news of his proverbial piety and impeccable manners. The acts of service he was ever-ready to render and his praiseworthy character had become the talk of the town.
It so happened that in that very …
The Cure for All Ailments
(Series on Zikrullah – Part Two)
Throughout our lives our health continues to fluctuate. From time to time we contract an illness and require treatment. After adopting the treatment, it is generally noticed that one’s health recovers and one’s condition improves.
In the same way, a believer may fall victim to Shaitaan and his nafs, and get involved in sins from time to time. These sins are spiritual sicknesses, and one of the treatments required is istighfaar …
The Submitting Soul
(Sayyidah Zainab bintu Jahsh [radhiyallahu ‘anha] – Part Three)
After migrating to Madeenah Munawwarah, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) sent a marriage proposal to Sayyidah Zainab bintu Jahsh (radhiyallahu ‘anha) on behalf of his freed-slave and adopted son, Sayyiduna Zaid bin Haarithah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu).
Initially Sayyidah Zainab (radhiyallahu ‘anha) thought that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was proposing for himself (and was thus happy to accept it). However, when she learnt that the proposal was actually on behalf of …
