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Haabeel and Qaabeel
(Ambiyaa [‘alaihimus salaam] Series – Nabi Aadam [‘alaihis salaam] #5)
Allah Ta‘ala blessed Nabi Aadam (‘alaihis salaam) with many children. He had two sons named Haabeel and Qaabeel. Haabeel was a good person and always did what made Allah Ta‘ala happy. Qaabeel was a bad person and was very jealous of his brother, Haabeel.
Once, Allah Ta‘ala commanded Haabeel and Qaabeel to do something. Haabeel did it very nicely and happily, and it was accepted by Allah Ta‘ala. Qaabeel did not …
Salvaging the Situation
Every cook, no matter how accomplished and proficient, will inevitably, at some point, find themselves facing a culinary disaster. Even the best baker will make a mistake, and confusing icing sugar for baking powder will undoubtedly lead to an unforgettable flop.
However, an adept cook and baker knows that even an outstanding flop can often be salvaged in some way or another. Too much salt in the food? – add potatoes. Too spicy? – add some yoghurt. Gravy too thin? …
A Source of Great Blessing for Her People
(Sayyidah Juwairiyah bintul Haarith [radhiyallahu ‘anha] – Part One)
During the 5th year after Hijrah, the leader of the Banul Mustaliq Clan, Haarith bin Abi Dhiraar, began preparing to fight against the Muslims. When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) learnt of this, he dispatched Sayyiduna Buraidah bin Husaib Aslami (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) to verify this news. He thus went to the Banul Mustaliq Clan, met with their leader and thereafter returned to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) informing him of their …
