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From the American Dream to Divine Reality
(A German Woman who Embraced Islam in America – Part One)
There was once a Christian woman of German origin living in America, and working as a court secretary. She came across some books on Christianity and Judaism. After studying these books, she arrived at the conclusion that Islam is actually the true religion. She thus read the kalimah and entered the fold of Islam. Following her conversion, she reached out to local Muslims, seeking their guidance on …
The Last Guard of Al-Aqsa
In December 1917, when the Ottoman Army had very sadly lost the holy city of Jerusalem and the British troops entered, they wanted a small force of the Ottoman Army to remain behind in the city to prevent looting, maintain order and safety, and avoid a potential negative public reaction. In military terms, this troop is known as the rear-guard, and according to tradition, the victor of the war never treats rear-guard troops in a captured city as war captives.
Where Do I Want to Die?
Imaam Ahmad bin Hambal (rahimahullah) is a personality who requires no introduction, as his piety is proverbial and his high position in Deen is well known by one and all.
It is mentioned that when Imaam Ahmad bin Hambal (rahimahullah) was on his deathbed, he would fall unconscious for some time, after which he would regain consciousness. On regaining consciousness, he would gesture with his hand and exclaim, “Not yet! Not yet!”
When this transpired three times, his son, …
