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Before It’s Too Late!
Zubair bin ‘Adiyy (rahimahullah) reports, “We once came to Sayyiduna Anas bin Maalik (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and complained to him regarding that (oppression and persecution) which we were undergoing at the hands of Hajjaaj (the notorious tyrant and bloodthirsty oppressor). Sayyiduna Anas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) responded saying, ‘Adopt sabr (i.e. patience over the trials and steadfastness upon Deen), for there is no era that will dawn upon you, except that the era after it will be worse than it, (and this perpetual decline …
Respecting the Command of Allah
Qaadhi Ahmad Bin Budail Al-Kufi (rahimahullah) was a pious ‘Aalim, a great Muhaddith (hadeeth expert) and a Qaadhi (judge) of the third century. He was the student of great scholars like Wakee’ bin Jarraah and Abu Bakr bin ‘Ayyaash (rahimahumallah). Among his students is the famous Imaam Tirmizi (rahimahullah). He passed away in the year 258 A.H.
An astounding incident is mentioned regarding Qaadhi Ahmad Bin Budail (rahimahullah). Abul Qaasim ‘Ubaidullah bin Sulaimaan narrates that he used to work as …
Stay Away!
Most of us have seen or at least heard of the insect known as the praying mantis, but how many of us have heard of its cousin, the orchid mantis? Allah Ta‘ala has created this insect in such a unique manner that it very closely resembles the flower of an orchid plant. In this manner, it attracts many bees and butterflies towards itself, as they think that they are approaching an orchid flower to gather some nectar.
In fact, Allah Ta‘ala has …
