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Knocking on the Door of Divine Mercy
(Sayyidah Amatullah Tasneem [rahimahallah] – Part Eight)
A defining feature of Sayyidah Amatullah Tasneem’s (rahimahallah) life was her devotion to du‘aa and munaajaat (heartfelt invocations to Allah Ta‘ala). She possessed profound conviction in the power of du‘aa, especially the du‘aas of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – many of which she had memorized and recited daily. Among her regular practices was the daily recitation of Al-Hizbul Aa’zam, a renowned compilation of du‘aas.
In fact, these supplications and …
Loyal in Life and Death
Sayyiduna Sa’d bin Rabee’ (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was a distinguished Sahaabi of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). He belonged to the Khazraj tribe of Madeenah Munawwarah and was among those who pledged allegiance to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) during the pledge of ‘Aqabah. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) also appointed him as one of the twelve leaders of the Ansaar. (Usdul Ghaabah vol. 2, pg. 293)
When the Muhaajireen arrived in Madeenah Munawwarah, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) established the bond of brotherhood among …
The Legacy by which We are Remembered
In every age, people are remembered not merely by their names, but by the mark they leave behind. A title, an association or a distinction often becomes the identifier of a person long after he has departed from this world.
In the early generations of Islam, the most honoured titles were those linked to sacrifice and service in the cause of Allah Ta‘ala. A person would be known as a Muhaajir — one who left his homeland for the sake …
