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The Sunnah of Musaafahah
Sayyiduna Baraa bin ‘Aazib (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “No two Muslims meet each other and (after greeting one another with salaam, they) make musaafahah (i.e. shake hands) with one another, except that they receive forgiveness (for their minor sins) before they separate from one another.” (Sunan Tirmizi #2727)
In the abovementioned hadeeth, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) explained the great virtue of musaafahah – that it is a means of one’s sins being forgiven. In another …
Calm in a Crisis
A man once came to Sayyiduna Abud Dardaa (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and said, “O Abud Dardaa, your house has burned down!” Sayyiduna Abud Dardaa (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) replied, “My house has NOT burned down.” Then another person came and exclaimed, “O Abud Dardaa, your house has burned down.” Sayyiduna Abud Dardaa (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) again replied, “My house has NOT burned down.”
After some time, a third person came and explained, “O Abud Dardaa, I followed the fire. When it reached …
The Prize of Paradise
Every morning little Ahmad woke up to the sound of his father preparing for another long day at work. He watched as his father left early, dedicating himself to his shop, and returned home exhausted each evening. Despite their evening playtime, Ahmad yearned for his father’s presence throughout the day. He would ask, “Abi, why must you go today?” His father would reply, “Son, I’d love to play with you, but I must go.”
As Ahmad grew older, he began …
