Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality
Hazrat ‘Abdullah bin Zubair (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) narrates that he once asked his father, Hazrat Zubair (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), “Why do you not narrate the Ahaadith of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), as such-and-such Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) narrate?” Hazrat Zubair (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) replied, “I did not leave the side of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi …
July, 2024
June, 2024
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3 June
Receiving the title ‘Special Helper’ of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)
On the occasion of the Battle of Ahzaab, also known as the Battle of Khandaq (the Battle of the Trench), the Muslims received the information that the Banu Quraizah had broken their pledge of allegiance to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and had joined the enemy. In order to verify the …
May, 2024
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27 May
Wounds in the Path of Allah Ta‘ala
Hafs bin Khaalid (rahimahullah) narrates that an old man who arrived from Mowsil had told him the following: I once accompanied Hazrat Zubair (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) on one of his journeys. During the course of the journey, while we were in an open, barren land, Hazrat Zubair (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) needed to …
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20 May
Responding to the Call of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) After the Battle of Uhud
Once, Hazrat ‘Aa’ishah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) spoke to her nephew ‘Urwah (rahimahullah) and said, “O my nephew! Both your fathers (your father and your maternal grandfather), Hazrat Zubair (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), were among the group of Sahaabah regarding whom Allah Ta‘ala spoke about in the following …
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13 May
Hazrat Zubair (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Drawing out his Sword to Protect Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)
Hazrat ‘Urwah bin Zubair (rahimahullah) narrates the following: On one occasion, Shaitaan caused a false rumor to spread that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) had been seized and captured by the Kuffaar in the upper area of Makkah Mukarramah. When he heard this rumor, Hazrat Zubair (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), who was only …
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6 May
The Action which Earned Hazrat Sa’d (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) the Glad Tidings of Jannah
Hazrat Anas (radiyallahu anhu) narrates that on one occasion, the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu anhum) were seated in the blessed company of Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) when he said, “In a few moments, a man from the people of Jannah will appear before you.” Just then, Hazrat Sa’d (radhiyallahu anhu) appeared, carrying his sandals …
April, 2024
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29 April
Allegations of Some People of Kufah
In the year 21 A.H., some people of Kufah came to Hazrat ‘Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and complained about Hazrat Sa’d (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) that he did not perform salaah correctly. At that time, Hazrat Sa’d (radhiyallahu anhu) was appointed by Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) as the governor of Kufah. Hazrat ‘Umar …
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22 April
The First Arrow Fired for Islam
Hazrat Sa’d (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was part of the group of Sahaabah whom Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) sent in the first year after Hijrah to intercept the caravan of the Quraish. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) appointed Hazrat ‘Ubaidah bin Haarith (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) as the Ameer (leader) of this group. During this …
February, 2024
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26 February
The First Blood Shed for the Cause of Islam
Muhammed bin Ishaaq (rahimahullah) narrates: In the beginning of Islam, the Sahaabah of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) would perform salaah in secret. They used to go to the valleys of Makkah Mukarramah to perform salaah so that their Salaah remain hidden from the disbelievers (and so that they be saved …
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19 February
Love for the Ansaar
Hazrat ‘Aamir (rahimahullah), the son of Hazrat Sa’d (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), narrates the following: I once said to my father, “O my beloved father! I notice that you show extra love and respect to the Ansaar compared to other people.” Hazrat Sa’d (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) asked me, “O my son! Are you …