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When in Rome…
In the English language, there is a popular saying which goes “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.”
The origin of this saying can be traced to the fourth century when a priest named Augustine moved from Rome to Milan. On arriving in Milan, he found that his congregants would not fast on a Saturday, as was done by the people of Rome. At that time, the bishop of Milan, named Ambrose, advised Augustine saying, “When I go to Rome, …
Faith in the Foreseen
(Sayyiduna Abu Zarr [radhiyallahu ‘anhu] – Part Six)
In the 9th year after Hijrah, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) set out with the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) towards Tabook to confront the Roman army. This expedition was marked by extreme hardship — the scorching heat, the immense distance and the scarcity of provisions — earning it the name “Jaishul ‘Usrah” (the Army of Hardship). Owing to these difficulties, many hypocrites stayed behind, concealing their insincerity beneath fabricated excuses.
As …
The Holiday That Never Ends
As the year draws to a close, a familiar energy fills the air. Work calendars clear, schools close their doors, and the hum of anticipation spreads through homes. Conversations revolve around travel and relaxation — a long-awaited pause from the year’s pressures. For many, this season is the long-anticipated reward: a holiday at last.
It is a natural longing — the heart’s desire to rest, to breathe, to be free from strain. Though our days are filled with striving and …
