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Justice Without Compromise
‘Umar bin ‘Abdil ‘Azeez (rahimahullah) was a ruler renowned for his profound sense of justice. His fairness, humility and firm adherence to the sunnah were so remarkable that he was referred to as “‘Umar the Second,” after the eminent model of justice, Sayyiduna ‘Umar bin Khattaab (radhiyallahu ‘anhu).
‘Umar bin ‘Abdil ‘Azeez (rahimahullah) established a public charity house dedicated to distributing food to the poor, the needy and travellers. After setting it up, he cautioned his wife, saying, …
The Only Audience That Matters
On her wedding day, the bride stands adorned with care. Every detail has been attended to: the garment chosen with deliberation, the jewellery placed just so, the effort of hours visible in her appearance. The women of the household admire her as they enter. Compliments follow one after another and the room hums with approval.
Yet beneath all of this praise lies a quiet, uncomfortable question: what if the one person for whom she prepared herself, …
The Bucket from Beyond
Among the illustrious women of Islam was the Sahaabiyyah, Sayyidah Ummu Shareek (radhiyallahu ‘anha), whose name was Ghuzayyah. She was married to a Sahaabi by the name, Abul ‘Akar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu).
Sayyidah Ummu Shareek (radhiyallahu ‘anha) was a wealthy woman of exceptional generosity, frequently hosting guests and spending abundantly in the path of Allah Ta‘ala. (Saheeh Muslim #7386)
Sayyidah Ummu Shareek (radhiyallahu ‘anha) embraced Islam while in Makkah Mukarramah. Thereafter, she began visiting the women of the …
