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Fearing the Fire
Mansoor bin ‘Ammaar (rahimahullah) who lived in Baghdad in the 2nd century of Islam was famous for his inspirational lectures and motivational advices. He narrates the following incident:
I came out (of my home) one night thinking it to be morning, whereas it was still night. (When I had realized this,) I sat down by a small door. Suddenly, I heard the voice of a youngster crying and saying, “By Your honour and splendour! I do not intend Your defiance …
Starting One’s Day on a Good Note
(Series on Nafl Salaahs #3 – Ishraaq Salaah)
Among the various nafl salaah, through which a believer is able to acquire tremendous rewards from Allah Ta‘ala, is the Ishraaq Salaah.
The time of ishraaq commences after sunrise (i.e. fifteen to twenty minutes after sunrise) until zawaal. However, it is better to perform Ishraaq Salaah in the first half of the morning. One may perform two or four rakaats for Ishraaq Salaah.
In regard to the immense …
Enduring for Deen
(Sayyidah Zainab [radhiyallahu ‘anha] bintu Rasulillah [sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam] – Part One)
Among the respected daughters of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), Sayyidah Zainab (radhiyallahu ‘anha) enjoyed the privilege of being the eldest. She was born when Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was approximately 30 years of age. (Al-Istee‘aab vol. 4, pg. 409 and Al-Isaabah vol. 8, pg. 151)
Hence, when Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was blessed with nubuwwah (prophethood), Sayyidah Zainab (radhiyallahu ‘anha) was 10 years old.
