An astute businessman regularly takes stock of his business and endeavours to identify the avenues through which he is earning profit and those areas due to which he is incurring losses. He then tries to eliminate all liabilities and loss incurring factors, by cutting unnecessary costs, dismissing extra staff, etc., and puts greater effort in those avenues that procured profits. He does this because he understands the purpose of his business – gaining maximum profit.

In a similar manner, Allah …

(Attracting the Angels Series – Part Three)

In this world, people congregate for various reasons and purposes. At times, they get together for a business meeting, or they get together to unwind and have a good time, or they get together to catch up with long-lost acquaintances and reminisce over the ‘good old days.’ Though gathering for such purposes is permissible, however these gatherings are devoid of the remembrance of Allah Ta‘ala in most cases. In regard to such gatherings, …

Sayyiduna Sa’d bin Khaithamah (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) was among the high-ranking Ansaar of Madeenah Munawwarah. His father, Sayyiduna Khaithamah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), as well as his son, Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), were also Sahaabah. Thus, three generations had the privilege of being the companions of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)!

On the occasion when Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) took the second pledge of ‘Aqabah from the Ansaar, he requested that from among the seventy who were present, twelve leaders should come forward.