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Yearning for Barakah
(The Life of Ummu Sulaim [radhiyallahu ‘anha] #6)
Ummu Sulaim (radhiyallahu ‘anha) was fortunate to have none other than Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) frequently visit her home (as explained previously). She would utilize this unique opportunity to gain and secure as much blessing as she could from Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam).
Anas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) mentions, “Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) would enter the home of Ummu Sulaim (radhiyallahu ‘anha) and would rest on her bed without her being …
Du‘aa for the Parents and New-born
Islam is a Deen that teaches us to love for others that which we love for ourselves. Hence, when our friends or relatives are blessed with a child, we should be happy for them and try to increase their joy. We should congratulate them on the blessing that they have received from Allah Ta‘ala and make du‘aa for them, as du‘aa is one of the greatest gifts that a person can give the next.
Furthermore, doing so will not only …
The Reward of Pleasing a Muslim
Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah bin ‘Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Indeed (among) the most beloved of actions to Allah Ta‘ala after fulfilling the faraa-idh (obligatory acts of Deen) is bringing happiness to a Muslim.” (Al-Mu’jamul Kabeer and Al-Mu’jamul Awsat – Majma‘uz Zawaa-id #13740)
Bringing happiness to a Muslim is an act of ‘ibaadah that is easy to fulfil yet earns immense rewards. In trying to bring happiness to a person, we should never consider any deed to …
