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Sinner to Saint
‘Abdullah bin Mubaarak (rahimahullah) is a personality whose fame precedes him. He was blessed in the fields of hadeeth, fiqh and striving in the path of Allah Ta‘ala, among other disciplines, and was also among the greatest saints of his time.
A person once asked ‘Abdullah bin Mubaarak (rahimahullah) how did he embark on the path to acquire the knowledge of Deen. He gave the following reply:
I was a youngster who would drink intoxicating substances, and loved …
Beyond the Call of Duty
During the year 2 A.H., Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) received information that a trade caravan, under the leadership of Abu Sufyaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) (who was not yet a Muslim at the time), was returning from Syria to Makkah Mukarramah. Since the Muslims and the Quraish were at war with one another, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) announced his intention to attack the caravan.
The Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) responded immediately and prepared to set out. As the trade caravan comprised of a meagre …
Surah Yaaseen
(Four Surahs’ Series – Part One)
Surah Yaaseen is indeed a unique surah, as it has been termed the ‘heart’ of the Quraan Majeed. Furthermore, reciting it once equals the reward of reciting the Quraan Majeed ten times. (Sunan Tirmizi #2887)
The importance of this surah, in the life of every believer, can be gauged by the fact that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) expressed his desire for every Muslim to memorise this surah mentioning, “I …
