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The Capital of Time
(Abu Muslim Al-Khawlaani [rahimahullah] #5)
A few people from Damascus once came to visit Abu Muslim Khawlaani (rahimahullah) while he was in Rome for the purpose of jihaad. Abu Muslim (rahimahullah) had dug a pit in his tent, lined it with a piece of leather and filled it with water. He thereafter entered the water and began to roll in it from side to side (in order to cool his body).
When the group from Damascus entered …
The True ‘Eid
A group of people once passed by a monk in a monastery. Seeing him, they enquired, “When do the people of this monastery celebrate ‘Eid?” The monk replied, “On the day that they are forgiven.”
The monk then recited the following:
لَيْسَ الْعِيْدُ لِمَنْ لَبِسَ الْجَدِيْدْ ، إِنَّمَا الْعِيْدُ لِمَنْ طَاعَاتُهُ تَزِيْدْ
‘Eid is not for those who merely wear new clothing. ‘Eid is actually for those whose good deeds …
Safety in Silence
(Tie the Tongue Series – Part 4)
The blessed speech of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) is a miracle, with his every statement brimming with wisdom and meaning. From the treasure of hadeeth, just one example of the profound speech of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) is when he said, “He who is silent is safe.” (Sunan Tirmizi #2501)
If we ponder, we will realize that the majority of our quarrels, arguments, fall-outs with friends and problems in general …
