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Two Signs of True Intelligence
On one occasion, Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) went to the home of Sayyidah ‘Aaishah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) along with ‘Ataa bin Abi Rabaah and ‘Ubaid bin ‘Umair (rahimahumallah) where they sat behind a veil. Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) requested her to inform them as to what was the most unique and amazing memory she had of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). Hearing this question, Sayyidah ‘Aaishah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) began crying and replied that every matter of his was unique. She then …
‘Selling’ Oneself for Allah
Sayyiduna Suhaib bin Sinaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) is commonly known with the title “Roomi”, although he was not from Rome. The reason for him being called this is that when he was young, the Romans had captured him during one of their attacks on the Persian territory and they had enslaved him. He thus grew up among them. Thereafter, an Arab tribe, the Banu Kalb, purchased him from them and brought him to Makkah Mukarramah. ‘Abdullah bin Jud‘aan subsequently purchased him and set him …
Eating from the Tree
(Ambiyaa [‘alaihimus salaam] Series – Nabi Aadam [‘alaihis salaam] #4)
Shaitaan was thrown out of Jannah and Nabi Aadam (‘alaihis salaam) lived peacefully in Jannah. However, Nabi Aadam (‘alaihis salaam) was lonely. He did not have a partner to give him company and comfort. So, Allah Ta‘ala created Sayyidah Hawwaa (‘alaihas salaam) from the left rib of Nabi Aadam (‘alaihis salaam).
Allah Ta‘ala then said to Nabi Aadam (‘alaihis salaam), “O Aadam, you and your wife live peacefully in Jannah and eat whatever you like. There will …
