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Quran, Sahabah and Muslim heroes

Umm Ayyub Ansaria (ra) (Part 1)

She was the daughter of Qais ibn Saad and the wife of Abu Ayyub Ansari (ra). Both the husband and the wife are among those blessed people about whom Allah (swt) said, “And the first to embrace Islam of the Muhajirun (those who migrated from Makkah to Al-Madinah) and the Ansar (the citizens of Al-Madinah who helped and gave aid to the Muhajirun) and also those who followed them exactly (in Faith). Allah is well-pleased with them as they are well-pleased with Him. He has prepared for them Gardens under which rivers flow (Paradise), to dwell therein forever. That is the supreme success,” (9: 100).

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December 11, 2017
Short Stories & Reflections

Living in a Joint Family – More Pros than Cons

‘Living with in-laws helps create a bond between you and them; and it increases understanding between both the parties. Before living in a joint family, I was terrified that when you live with your in-laws, they can see all your weaknesses or they can see if you’re in a bad mood; while if you live abroad, no one sees any of these things.’ reflects Saneya Qadir.

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December 6, 2017
Short Stories & Reflections

Do not be depressed with yourself, ever!

‘Look at the beauty of the levels that Allah (swt) has created us with. Don’t ever be depressed or question why Allah (swt) made you this way.’ Mufti Ismail Menk gives powerful advice on focusing the blessings more and showing gratitude for everything a human is granted with.

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December 4, 2017
Short Stories & Reflections

Time has wings! The wise don’t let it fly!

We all know that we live a limited time, and we all have 24-twenty four hours in a day to do our chores. But, we need to ask ourselves, whether we are doing justice with our time. Are we doing something productive on daily basis?

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December 2, 2017
Quran, Sahabah and Muslim heroes

Umm Atikah Bint Zaid (ra) (Part 3)

Umar (ra) and Umm Atikah (ra) lived a happy marital life. Her second husband too was pleased with her companionship. Devoted to worship, Umm Atikah (ra) would seek her husband’s permission to pray in the mosque. Umar (ra) would say that even though he didn’t like her going to the mosque, he could not stop her from that which was permissible. In reply, Umm Atikah (ra) would say that she would keep seeking his permission.

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November 29, 2017
Quran, Sahabah and Muslim heroes

Umm Atikah Bint Zaid (ra) (Part 2)

How many wives are praised by their husbands? If not many, then why not? Abdullah (ra) not only praised Umm Atikah’s beauty, but also her fine character, wisdom and temperament.

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November 29, 2017
Quran, Sahabah and Muslim heroes

Umm Atikah Bint Zaid (ra) (Part 1)

Umm Atikah (ra) was beautiful both inside and out. She was gorgeous on the outside and a person of magnificent conduct. She was one of the early embracers of Islam. When the instruction for migration came she also moved to Madina to remain close to the Prophet (sa) and learn the matters of the religion. The great exegete Ibn Katheer describes her as a religious person.

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November 29, 2017
Short Stories & Reflections

I discovered when I covered

How could wearing hijab bring peace and contentment in the heart of Muslim women? Let’s find it out in the words of Ayesha Salam.

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November 27, 2017