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Leaving a Lasting Impression
(Sayyidah Amatullah Tasneem [rahimahallah] – Part Five)
In the field of writing, the services of Sayyidah Amatullah Tasneem (rahimahallah) were not restricted to authoring the phenomenal books mentioned in the previous part. Rather, together with her nephew, Moulana Muhammad Thaani (rahimahullah), she also served as an editor of a monthly magazine for women titled “Ridhwaan”. She would write articles on various topics, mainly focusing on cultivating a Deeni mindset, creating an aversion towards western lifestyle and …
When in Rome…
In the English language, there is a popular saying which goes “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.”
The origin of this saying can be traced to the fourth century when a priest named Augustine moved from Rome to Milan. On arriving in Milan, he found that his congregants would not fast on a Saturday, as was done by the people of Rome. At that time, the bishop of Milan, named Ambrose, advised Augustine saying, “When I go to Rome, …
Faith in the Foreseen
(Sayyiduna Abu Zarr [radhiyallahu ‘anhu] – Part Six)
In the 9th year after Hijrah, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) set out with the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) towards Tabook to confront the Roman army. This expedition was marked by extreme hardship — the scorching heat, the immense distance and the scarcity of provisions — earning it the name “Jaishul ‘Usrah” (the Army of Hardship). Owing to these difficulties, many hypocrites stayed behind, concealing their insincerity beneath fabricated excuses.
As …
