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Message of ‘Aashuraa
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A Brilliant Suggestion from a Brilliant Woman
Sayyidah Ummu Salamah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) was one of the noble wives of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). Allah Ta‘ala had not only blessed her with outstanding beauty, but also with great intelligence and deep understanding. (Al-Isaabah vol. 8, pg. 406)
She thus benefitted greatly from the companionship of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and acquired vast knowledge of Deen. Hence, she reports no less than 378 ahaadeeth from Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). (Mir-aatuz Zamaan vol. 8, pg. 807)
For a Palace in Jannah
On one occasion, Maalik bin Dinaar (rahimahullah) was walking with Ja’far bin Sulaimaan (rahimahullah) in Basrah when they came across a palace being built. The person coordinating the project was a very handsome youngster.
Maalik bin Dinaar (rahimahullah) turned to Ja’far (rahimahullah) and exclaimed “Do you not see this youngster, his beauty and his ambition for this construction?” (i.e. look at how his ambition is being wasted on the temporary things of this world.) He further exclaimed, “I really have …
