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A Life of Devotion and Care
(Sayyidah Amatullah Tasneem [rahimahallah] – Part Nine)
When it came to her character, Sayyidah Amatullah Tasneem (rahimahallah) possessed such refinement that those who lived closely with her would remark that perhaps no one had ever heard her speak ill of another. She was extremely cautious with her tongue, avoiding all unnecessary speech and speaking only when there was benefit.
A truly remarkable trait in her was the manner in which she corrected and advised others. She would …
Maintaining the Momentum
How many people do you know who one day looked into the mirror or stood on the scale and announced, “Enough!” The digits on the scale and the reflection in the mirror are both unbiased and don’t hesitate to tell a person that it’s time for him to shed those extra kilos.
How many people thereafter sacrificed their scrumptious snacks and exerted themselves in exercise, gradually achieving their goal weight? The answer to both questions is – quite a few actually.
Racing After a Lost Reward
‘Ubaidullah bin ‘Umar Al-Qawaareeri (rahimahullah) was a muhaddith of exceptional calibre from Basrah, who passed away in 235 A.H. He studied hadeeth under several great luminaries, including Fudhail bin ‘Iyaadh and Sufyaan bin ‘Uyainah (rahimahumallah). Among his many students were some of the greatest scholars of hadeeth — Imaam Bukhaari, Imaam Muslim, Imaam Abu Dawood (rahimahumullah) and numerous others. (Siyaru Aa’laamin Nubalaa vol. 11, pg. 442-445)
It was exceedingly rare for ‘Ubaidullah (rahimahullah) to miss the ‘Esha Salaah with jamaat. …
