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The Barefooted Saint
Bishr bin Haarith (rahimahullah), famously known as Bishr Haafi, was a scholar of hadeeth, an ascetic, and a great friend of Allah Ta‘ala. He passed away on a Friday in the month of Rabee‘ul Awwal 227 A.H. at the age of seventy five. (Siyaru Aa’laamin Nubalaa vol. 10, pg. 469)
In his early days, Bishr Haafi (rahimahullah) led a life of vice and sin, engaging in impermissible enjoyment and entertainment. On one occasion, whilst he and his friends were drinking wine and …
The Camel of Allah Ta‘ala
(Ambiyaa [‘alaihimus salaam] Series – Nabi Saalih [‘alaihis salaam] #02)
The people of Thamood had asked for a camel to be brought out from the rock. So Allah Ta‘ala allowed this to happen and made it a test for them.
Nabi Saalih (‘alaihis salaam) told his people that this camel is the camel of Allah Ta‘ala. It was a sign that he was speaking the truth and not a liar. Then too, most of the people did not believe in him.
Health Advices of the Ancient Hakeems
Haafiz Ibnul Qayyim (rahimahullah), at the very end of his book, Tibb-un-Nabawi (pgs. 310 – 312), has recorded numerous advices of the Hakeems (physicians practicing the science of Tibb). These advices can be regarded as ‘golden advices’ as they are concise, easy to practice upon, and pertain to basic yet important habits and practices of people that have a strong effect and influence on their health.
Hereunder follow some of these advices with a basic explanation provided in brackets where required. Some …
