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A Poor Leader
Once Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) undertook a journey to the land of Shaam, where he visited various areas and towns. When he came to the town of Hims, he asked the people to draw up a list of all the poor people of the town. The people of Hims prepared this list and presented it to Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu).
Upon receiving the list of names, Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) began going through them and noticed the name “Sa‘eed bin …
Nation of ‘Aad
(Ambiyaa [‘alaihimus salaam] Series – Nabi Hood [‘alaihis salaam] #01)
Many years ago, there was a nation called ‘Aad. The people of ‘Aad were very strong and tall. They were like giants. Allah Ta‘ala made them so strong and clever that they could carve out huge houses and pillars in the mountains. They built an entire city which was called Iram.
Allah Ta‘ala blessed them with lots of wealth, animals and children. He also blessed them with many orchards and springs. …
Wielding the Weapon
Weapons of various types have existed throughout human history. Bows and arrows, spears, swords, clubs, maces, axes and the like were the typical weapons found in the past, while the weapon of choice for most in the modern world is the firearm.
Nevertheless, whatever the situation may be, a person’s ability to defend himself effectively will depend on two main factors; selecting the correct weapon, and having the skill/strength to wield it.
For example, a shotgun is an effective …
