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The Only Audience That Matters
On her wedding day, the bride stands adorned with care. Every detail has been attended to: the garment chosen with deliberation, the jewellery placed just so, the effort of hours visible in her appearance. The women of the household admire her as they enter. Compliments follow one after another and the room hums with approval.
Yet beneath all of this praise lies a quiet, uncomfortable question: what if the one person for whom she prepared herself, …
The Bucket from Beyond
Among the illustrious women of Islam was the Sahaabiyyah, Sayyidah Ummu Shareek (radhiyallahu ‘anha), whose name was Ghuzayyah. She was married to a Sahaabi by the name, Abul ‘Akar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu).
Sayyidah Ummu Shareek (radhiyallahu ‘anha) was a wealthy woman of exceptional generosity, frequently hosting guests and spending abundantly in the path of Allah Ta‘ala. (Saheeh Muslim #7386)
Sayyidah Ummu Shareek (radhiyallahu ‘anha) embraced Islam while in Makkah Mukarramah. Thereafter, she began visiting the women of the …
Tears at the Time of Qurbaani
Shaikhul Hind, Moulana Mahmoodul Hasan (rahimahullah), was a renowned saint and ‘aalim of the previous century who lived in India. He was the very first student of Darul ‘Uloom Deoband and later became its principal. He was widely respected for his piety, knowledge and prominent role in the struggle for the independence of India. Moulana (rahimahullah) passed away on 18th Rabee‘ul Awwal 1339 (30th November 1920).
It was his habit to rear a cow for qurbaani every year.
