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Guided on an Island
On one occasion, the great saint, ‘Abdul Waahid bin Zaid (rahimahullah), was sailing in the ocean along with other people when a severe wind blew their boat to an island. On this island, they found a person who was worshipping an idol. They thus asked him, “Who are you worshipping?” He responded by indicating to his idol. They said to him, “We have with us on board someone who can create something just like this (idol). (Therefore,) this cannot be a …
Du‘aa for Four Favours
One of the very comprehensive du‘aas of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was a du‘aa in which he begged Allah Ta‘ala for four great favours and bounties. Despite the words of this du‘aa being concise, its meaning is very extensive and profound. The du‘aa is as follows:
اَللّٰهُمَّ أَغْنِنِيْ بِالْعِلْمِ وَزَيِّـــنِّـيْ بِالْـحِلْمِ وَأَكْرِمْنِـيْ بِالتَّقْوٰى وَجَـمِّلْنِيْ بِالْعَافِيَةِ
“O Allah, enrich me with knowledge, adorn me with tolerance, honour me with taqwa and beautify me with …
The Second Muslimah
(Sayyidah Ummul Fadhl [radhiyallahu ‘anha] – Part One)
Sayyidah Ummul Fadhl, Lubaabah bintul Haarith (radhiyallahu ‘anha), was the respected wife of Sayyiduna ‘Abbaas bin ‘Abdil Muttalib (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), the paternal uncle of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam).
She accepted Islam in the very early days and was the first woman to enter the fold of Islam after Sayyidah Khadeejah (radhiyallahu ‘anha). Thus, she has the honour and accolade of being the second Muslimah!
Although Sayyidah Ummul Fadhl (radhiyallahu …
