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Following on Twitter
Question:
Assalaamu ‘alaikum
I am a girl and I follow various males on twitter and there are lots that follow me. I don’t speak to any of them but some post inspirational stuff while others just post something funny or interesting from time to time. Sometimes I retweet things from these various males.
My husband does not agree with this at all and always tells me he does not like me following men or them following me even …
Safeguarding the Secret
Imagine a woman who possesses an exquisite piece of jewellery. She values it, cherishes it and guards it, always fearful for its safety.
One day, in a moment of negligence, she confided in a person whom she had wrongfully regarded as a friend, informing her of the jewellery, its location and even its worth! Shortly thereafter, the home was burgled and her precious jewellery was stolen. In the aftermath of this tragedy, she wrung her hands in regret, lamenting to herself, …
Considerate Even in Death
(Lessons from the Final Moments of ‘Umar [radhiyallahu ‘anhu] – Part Three)
During the final moments after Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was fatally stabbed, he sent his son Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) to the home of Sayyidah ‘Aaishah (radhiyallahu ‘anha). Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) instructed him thus, “Say to her that ‘Umar conveys salaam. Do not say that Ameerul Mu-mineen conveys salaam, as today I am no longer Ameerul Mu-mineen (as I am about to pass away). Tell her …
