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The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree
There was once a poet by the name of Muhammad bin Basheer who had an overweight (and lazy) son. One day, Muhammad bin Basheer sent his son on an errand. However, the boy took long to return, and when he did eventually come back, his father learnt that he did not even attend to the errand. Overcome by frustration, Muhammad bin Basheer looked at his son and said,
His mind is (small like) the mind of a bird, and he …
Du‘aa for Five Qualities
اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّيْ أَسْأَلُكَ الصِّحَّةَ وَالْعِفَّةَ وَالْأَمَانَةَ وَحُسْنَ الْـخُلُقِ وَالرِّضَا بِالْقَدَرِ
“O Allah, I ask of You (to bestow me with) health, protection from sin, trustworthiness, good character and being pleased with Your decree.” (Tabraani – Majma‘uz Zawaaid #17322)
In this du‘aa, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) beseeched Allah Ta‘ala for five qualities. Outwardly, it seems that these are random unrelated qualities, however, there is actually a connection and link between them.
The first …
Blind Love and Deep Devotion
Sayyiduna Talhah bin Baraa (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was a devoted young Sahaabi of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). Such was his love for Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) that when Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) arrived in Madeenah Munawwarah, he began clinging to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and kissing his blessed feet.
He thereafter said: “O Messenger of Allah! Command me as you wish, I will not disobey you in any matter.” Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was pleasantly surprised at his statement …
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