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Miscarrying while Migrating
(Sayyidah Zainab [radhiyallahu ‘anha] bintu Rasulillah [sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam] – Part Four)
When Sayyidah Zainab (radhiyallahu ‘anha) completed her preparations and was ready to migrate to Madeenah Munawwarah, she departed from Makkah Mukarramah during the day, seated in a carriage that was strapped to a camel led by her brother-in-law, Kinaanah bin Rabee’.
Word of her departure spread and soon a group of Quraish set out in pursuit, catching up with them at Zu-Tuwaa. In the forefront …
Free, Yet Enslaved
When the issue of slavery is discussed, then generally, it is the scene of people tied in fetters and chained in shackles that comes to mind. We picture people stripped of their free will and mercilessly subjugated into submitting to the will of others.
Though slavery has been abolished internationally, it is estimated that in the world at present, there are approximately 40 million people who are living in some form of slavery or another. Out of sympathy for the pitiful plight …
For the Cause, Not for Applause
‘Abdul Malik bin Marwaan was a famous leader of the Banu Umayyah. Four of his sons, viz. Waleed, Sulaimaan, Yazeed and Hishaam had succeeded him in ruling the Muslim empire. However, the son that was worthiest for the position was Maslamah bin ‘Abdil Malik. He possessed many noble characteristics and was the leader of the Muslim army. Such was the number of his expeditions and conquests, and his firm determination and military expertise, that he could be regarded as the Khaalid …
