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Selfless Consideration
When Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was stabbed whilst leading the Fajr Salaah, the wound proved to be fatal. Hence, his condition steadily deteriorated and his time in this world rapidly drew to an end.
During these final moments, 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, “Tell her that ‘Umar conveys salaam. Do not tell her that Ameerul Mu-mineen conveys salaam, as today I …
House or Home?
“Home is where the heart is” forms a well-known phrase which we often hear. However, we seldom hear a person say “house is where the heart is”.
The reason is simple – the word ‘house’ generally refers to just the structure, be it of brick and concrete or stone and mud, while the word ‘home’ refers to the special place to which a person belongs and where he feels most comfortable, relaxed and ‘at home’.
Let us now ask …
What’s in a Name?
Dawood… Salmaa… Mu‘aaz… Each and every name is as unique as the individual bearing the name. But how are children named? Or rather, more importantly, how should a child be named?
Naming a child is normally a ‘once in a lifetime’ occurrence and is thus shown great importance. The matter is often debated and discussed for months on end before the child has even entered the world. While it is not necessary to spend months deliberating different names, what is …
