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Raised in Righteousness
(Sayyidah Maryam [‘alaihas salaam] – Part Three)
Once Sayyidah Maryam (‘alaihas salaam) was weaned, her mother, Hannah, wrapped her in blankets and proceeded with her to the masjid. As she had dedicated this child to the worship of Allah Ta‘ala, she made her over to the devout worshippers residing in the masjid. All of them were eager to have the honour of raising her.
Nabi Zakariyya (‘alaihis salaam) was the Nabi of the time, and he also wished to have …
‘Eid or Anti-climax?
Imagine receiving an elaborately wrapped gift platter filled with the most exotic sweet meats. From burfee to magaj and jalebee to halwa, the platter promises the taste buds a trip to gastronomic ‘heaven’. However, as you undo the wrapping and pull back the cellophane, you see a flash of movement. No! A giant cockroach darts out from behind the burfee block and climbs over the goolaab jamoon in its race for freedom!
This is a typical example of an anti-climax. A …
Set Aside for Sadaqah
Sayyiduna Abu Umaamah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was a Sahaabi who loved to give charity. He would even make a point of setting aside wealth to give in charity. His love for charity was such that he would never turn a beggar away empty handed, even if it meant giving the beggar an onion, date or something else that he could eat.
One day, a beggar came to Sayyiduna Abu Umaamah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu). However, at that time, Sayyiduna Abu Umaamah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) had already …
