Orchards of Love

Namrood was the king in the time of Nabi Ebrahim (‘alaihis salaam). He was a disbeliever and claimed to be a god. He was a tyrant and was forcing people to worship him. When Namrood heard that Nabi Ebrahim (‘alaihis salaam) was inviting people to believe in Allah Ta’ala alone …

Allah Ta’ala had tested Nabi Ebrahim (‘alaihis salaam) with various trials and tribulations and he passed each trial with distinction, displaying and exhibiting the highest levels of Islam (submission) at all times. In essence, from the great sacrifices he made for the pleasure of Allah Ta’ala, it can be concluded …

In the Qur’aan Majeed, Allah Ta’ala has declared that the person who turns away from the path of Nabi Ebrahim (‘alaihis salaam) and treads upon another path is indeed a foolish person who is treading upon the path of folly. Allah Ta’ala says: وَ مَنۡ یَّرۡغَبُ عَنۡ مِّلَّۃِ  اِبۡرٰہٖمَ  اِلَّا …

From all the Ambiyaa (‘alaihimus salaam), Nabi Ebrahim (‘alaihis salaam) was honoured with the title “Khaleelullah” – the special friend of Allah Ta’ala. In regard to how Nabi Ebrahim (‘alaihis salaam) received this title of honour, Allaamah Ibnu Katheer (rahimahullah) reports the following incident: It was the blessed habit of …

From among the entire creation, the Ambiyaa (‘alaihimus salaam) possessed the greatest level of Islam. They were divinely chosen by Allah Ta’ala for the guidance of humanity and were sent to the world to teach people how to live their lives like true and upright Muslims. Each and every Nabi …

In this worldly life, one of man’s primary concerns is to acquire wealth. The reason is that man recognizes wealth to be the currency of this life, and he realizes the immense benefits he will be able to gain through its acquisition. Man knows that if he possesses abundant wealth, …

The Conquest of Makkah Mukarramah was the culmination of the lifelong effort and sacrifice of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). It was a time when Allah Ta‘ala showed Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) the fruits of his efforts and sacrifice materialize and the glory of Islam become evident to the world. In …

Hazrat Nizaamuddeen Awliyaa (rahimahullah) was a famous wali and saint of Allah Ta‘ala who passed away in the year 725 AH. He lived in the city of Delhi in India where Allah Ta‘ala had taken such great work of deen from him that generally a large group of people will …

There was a man from the Banu Haashim clan named Rukaanah. He was considered to be among the most mighty of warriors at the time of war and no person could overpower him in a wrestling match. Rukaanah was a disbeliever, and an arch-enemy of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and …

The Bravery of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) Every Nabi was a personification of total submission and obedience to Allah Ta‘ala. In every department of his life, a Nabi reflected the highest level of perfection in upholding and fulfilling the command of Allah Ta‘ala. From among the various branches of Shari’ah …