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Cutting our Un-Islamic Inclinations
As the days of qurbaani draw closer, and the livestock selection and deliveries commence, we are once again reminded of the legacy of the great Nabi of Allah Ta‘ala – Nabi Ebrahim (‘alaihis salaam).
As represented by the slaughter of animals on the of day of ‘Eid, the legacy of Nabi Ebrahim (‘alaihis salaam) is the legacy of sacrifice for the pleasure of Allah Ta‘ala. Throughout his life, Nabi Ebrahim (‘alaihis salaam) faced different tests, yet on every occasion, he …
It’s the Inside that Counts – and the Outside
Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Indeed, Allah Ta‘ala does not look at your appearance and wealth, rather He looks at your hearts and your actions.” (Saheeh Muslim #6543)
In the hadeeth above, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) mentioned that Allah Ta‘ala does not look at a person’s appearance and wealth. In other words, Allah Ta‘ala does not reward or punish a person on the basis of whether he is handsome or unattractive, …
The ‘Sweetener’ of Difficulties
‘Utbah (rahimahullah) explains that he was once travelling out of Basrah when he saw tents belonging to some bedouins who had planted crops. In one of these tents, there sat a girl who seemed to be mad. She was wearing a woollen garb on which the following words were written, “She cannot be bought or sold.”
‘Utbah (rahimahullah) made salaam to her, but she did not respond to his salaam. When he turned around to leave, he heard her reading …
