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A Rose without Thorns?
A man once entered a tattoo parlour and asked the artist to give him a tattoo. “What tattoo would you like?” the artist enquired. The man pondered a moment then declared, “A Lion! A ferocious lion with his fangs bared, about to roar and pounce on his prey!”
The tattoo artist nodded and began to prepare his needles and ink while the man settled back with a dreamy look of anticipation on his face – how grand the lion will look! …
Communal Living
Question:
Assalaamu ‘alaikum
I need some advice about communal living. From an Islamic point of view, is it permissible to reside in the same home as ones father in law?
I am living with my husband and children in the same home as my in laws. I don’t have a relationship with my father in law. He has anger management issues and is always in a bad mood. I am uncomfortable to live in the same home as someone who …
It’s Me or Your Bread
Shah bin Shujaa’ Kirmaani (rahimahullah) was a saintly personality who hailed from a family of monarchs, but abandoned the throne and kingdom in order to tread the path of gaining the proximity of Allah Ta‘ala. He passed away before the year 300 A.H.
Once, the King of Kirmaan proposed for the daughter of Shah bin Shujaa’ (rahimahullah). Shah bin Shujaa’ (rahimahullah), however, did not accept the proposal.
Shah bin Shujaa’ (rahimahullah) thereafter went to the masjid where he noticed …
