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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. …
Knocking on the Door of Divine Mercy
(Sayyidah Amatullah Tasneem [rahimahallah] – Part Eight)
A defining feature of Sayyidah Amatullah Tasneem’s (rahimahallah) life was her devotion to du‘aa and munaajaat (heartfelt invocations to Allah Ta‘ala). She possessed profound conviction in the power of du‘aa, especially the du‘aas of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – many of which she had memorized and recited daily. Among her regular practices was the daily recitation of Al-Hizbul Aa’zam, a renowned compilation of du‘aas.
In fact, these supplications and …
Loyal in Life and Death
Sayyiduna Sa’d bin Rabee’ (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was a distinguished Sahaabi of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). He belonged to the Khazraj tribe of Madeenah Munawwarah and was among those who pledged allegiance to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) during the pledge of ‘Aqabah. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) also appointed him as one of the twelve leaders of the Ansaar. (Usdul Ghaabah vol. 2, pg. 293)
When the Muhaajireen arrived in Madeenah Munawwarah, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) established the bond of brotherhood among …
