The Strongest Act of Faith
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOne day the Holy Prophet (s) asked all the Muslims present: ‘According to Islam, which act of a believer denotes the strongest faith?’ ‘Prayer,’ said one. ‘No,’ was the answer. ‘Zakaat,’ said […]
01 THE HOLY PROPHET (S)
An Expression of Faith
Reading Time: 2 minutesHazrat Abu Talib (‘a) took the Holy Prophet (s) under his protection after his (s) grandfather died. He also happened to be the Chief of the Elders of the Quraysh of Mecca. The Quraysh were constantly […]
The Greater Duty
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAn Ansar of Medina came to the Holy Prophet (s) looking perturbed. He voiced his bewilderment thus: ‘Ya Rasool Allah (s), if there is a funeral ready for burial and a lecture is […]
Look before You Leap
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA Muslim once insisted upon receiving a special piece of advice from the Holy Prophet (s). He (s) replied, ‘Do you pledge to act upon it if I do?’ ‘Certainly! Ya Rasool Allah.’ […]
Money Well Spent
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Holy Prophet (s) gave Imam Ali (‘a) 12 dirhams to purchase a long shirt for him. Imam Ali (‘a) bought a shirt and gave it to him (s). The Holy Prophet (s) asked, ‘How much did it cost?’ […]
Dead Father’s Debts
Reading Time: 2 minutes‘Mother, dear Mother!’ The woeful cry of a young man was heard in the silence of the dark night. A caravan was travelling from Medina to an outpost. The Holy […]
Protecting Ones Rights
Reading Time: 2 minutesSamra ibn e Jundab planted a date-palm in the orchard of an Ansar (Medinite). The domestic lodgings of the owner were within the precincts of his orchard. Samra was granted the right […]
Dealing with Unprovoked Annoyance
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOne day a man came to the Holy Prophet (s) seeking advice on how to deal with his neighbour’s unprovoked annoying behaviour. He (s) said, ‘Be patient and do not raise any hue and […]
Controlling Anger Wisely
Reading Time: 2 minutesA man of the desert of Arabia visited the Holy Prophet (s) and, after greeting him, made a request. ‘Give me some advice that I should always practice, Prophet of Allah (s).’ ‘Control […]