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The Last Gift to His Daughters
During the final illness of Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah bin Mas‘ood (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), Sayyiduna ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), the khaleefah of the time, came to visit him. Sayyiduna ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) asked, “What are you suffering from?” He replied, “My sins.”
Sayyiduna ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) then asked, “What do you desire?” He replied, “The mercy of my Rabb.”
Sayyiduna ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) further asked, “Should I not call a doctor for you?” He replied, “The (True) Doctor (i.e. The One who truly …
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.
