In the beginning days of Islam, the Quraish were the enemies of Islam and the Muslims. They hated Islam and tried their best to stop people from becoming Muslims. If any person became a Muslim, they would trouble him and try to hurt him to make him leave Islam. However, …
Read More »The Offers of the Quraish to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)
In the beginning days of Islam, most of the people of Makkah Mukarramah would worship idols. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) would go to the people, speak to them and invite them to Islam. He would tell them that they should worship Allah Ta‘ala alone, as Allah Ta‘ala alone is their …
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Ask our children: If we make a mistake or do something wrong, then what should we do? If our parents, or our teachers, or our elders correct us, then what should we do? Does Allah Ta‘ala like those who are humble or proud? Now tell them the story: There was …
Read More »The Incident of Hazrat Abdullah bin Marzooq (rahimahullah)
Hazrat Abdullah bin Marzooq (rahimahullah) was a pious servant and friend of Allah Ta‘ala. He lived in the time of the great Muhadditheen, Hazrat Sufyaan bin Uyainah and Hazrat Fudhail bin Iyaadh (rahimahumallah) and was also very close to them. In the beginning of his life, Hazrat Abdullah bin Marzooq …
Read More »Neat Nazeera
Ask our children: What does Islam teach us about being neat and being organized? Why should we be neat and organized? Now tell them the story: Nazeera was a little girl who had good manners and was particular about her salaah. She was always respectful towards her parents, her aapa …
Read More »Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) Fulfilling the Mission of Allah Ta‘ala
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was commanded by Allah Ta‘ala to invite people towards the deen of Islam. When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) would go to the people, he would tell them that Allah Ta‘ala is the One and only god, and there is no god besides Him. They must worship …
Read More »Al-Razzaaq – The One who Provides for the Entire Creation
On one occasion, during the time of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), a group of Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) from the tribe of Banu Al-Ash’ar traveled from Yemen to Madinah Munawwarah to perform hijrah. After reaching the blessed city of Madinah Munawwarah, they found that the food which they had brought with …
Read More »Respecting the Name of Allah Ta‘ala
Hazrat Bishr Haafi (rahimahullah) was a very pious and great saint of his time. However, in the beginning of his life, he was not pious, but Allah Ta‘ala blessed him with piety because one very special action that he carried out.. This action was so special and so beloved to …
Read More »Nosy Naseera
Ask our children: Can a Muslim spy on other people and peep into their homes? Can a Muslim spy on people and listen to them speaking without them knowing? Should a Muslim always be curious and want to know what other people are doing? Now tell them the story: There …
Read More »Inviting His Family to Islam
After becoming the Nabi of Allah Ta‘ala, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) invited people to Islam in secret for three years. After three years, Allah Ta‘ala revealed the following verse of the Qur’aan Majeed to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), commanding him to openly invite people to Islam. Allah Ta‘ala said: فَاصۡدَعۡ …
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