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Committed to the Spouse
(Sayyidah Zainab [radhiyallahu ‘anha] bintu Rasulillah [sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam] – Part Two)
Sayyiduna Abul ‘Aas bin Rabee’ (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was among those men in Makkah Mukarramah who were known for their wealth, trustworthiness, and business skills. He was the son of Sayyidah Haalah bintu Khuwailid (radhiyallahu ‘anha), the sister of Sayyidah Khadeejah (radhiyallahu ‘anha). Sayyidah Khadeejah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) loved this nephew of hers as her own son. She thus asked Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) if he …
Daily Sadaqah
(Series on Nafl Salaahs #4 – Salaatud Dhuha)
Salaatud Dhuha, commonly known as Chaasht Namaaz, is among the various nafl salaahs which have been mentioned in the blessed hadeeth.
The time of Salaatud Dhuha commences from after sunrise (i.e. after fifteen to twenty minutes from sunrise) until zawaal. However, it is better to perform Salaatud Dhuha in the second half of this time. One may perform between two and twelve rakaats for Salaatud Dhuha.
Rasulullah (sallallahu …
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 …
