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The Value of Du‘aa
It was the habit of ‘Aaishah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) that whenever a beggar asked her for something and made du‘aa for her (as is the habit of many beggars), she would give the beggar whatever he had asked for, and she would also return the du‘aa of the beggar. Hence, someone asked her, “Why do you give the beggar what he asks for and also make du‘aa for him?”
‘Aaishah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) responded, “If I give the beggar wealth and he gives me …
A Unique Nikaah
(Sayyidah Ummu Habeebah [radhiyallahu ‘anha] – Part One)
Which of the blessed wives of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was closest to him, yet also the furthest from him, at the time of their marriage?
Which of the blessed wives of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was given the most mahr (dowry), yet Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) did not give her anything as a dowry?
The answer to both these questions is: Sayyidah Ummu Habeebah (radhiyallahu ‘anha)
Modern to Modest Re-launch
The saying “no pain, no gain”, although clichéd (overused), expresses a concept that all people acknowledge and understand – that in order to gain, one must be prepared to sacrifice. However, sacrifice is something for which very few people are prepared, as it takes one out of the ‘comfort zone’ into unfamiliar, trial-filled territory.
When most people contemplate their goals, they view the sacrifices that are necessary to achieve them and lose courage, thinking to themselves, “I can never do …
