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Respecting the Name of Allah
There was once a very pious man whose name was Bishr bin Haarith (rahimahullah). However, all the people would call him Bishr Haafi.
One day, someone came to him and asked him, “How did you become so pious, that all the people love you and respect you!”
Bishr Haafi (rahimahullah) said:
“What can I say? It is only out of the kindness of Allah Ta‘ala! I was a man who was not a good Muslim. However, one day, while I …
Bottling Feelings
Question:
Assalaamu ‘alaikum
Respected ‘Ulama
What is the correct method to overcome bottling up one’s feelings?
Jazaakallah
Answer:
Bismihi Ta‘ala
Wa ‘alaikumus salaam wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh
Respected Sister in Islam
“Bottling” one’s feelings is obviously going to become an issue at some stage. When the pressure in the “bottle” becomes too intense, it is likely to “explode”. Therefore, do not continuously bottle up your feelings.
If the issue is such …
Striving for Islam
(Mother of Mufti Ebrahim Salejee [daamat barakaatuhum] – Part Five)
When Mufti Saheb (daamat barakaatuhum) completed his studies in Darul ‘Uloom Deoband and returned home to Isipingo Beach, he intended to start off a madrasah for hifz and ‘aalim students.
At the time, some people advised him that he should work for half a day and teach for half a day. In this way, he would be able to earn an income and also teach Deen. However, …
