Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality
Hazrat ibn ‘Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) says: As ‘Abdul Muttalib set out with his son, ‘Abdullah, to perform the nikaah, they passed by a Jewish woman by the name of Faatimah bint Murr who was well-versed with the Towraat and Injeel. When her gaze fell on the light of Nubuwwat radiating …
March, 2018
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20 March
‘Abdullah’s Marriage to Aaminah
When ‘Abdul Muttalib finally completed paying the ransom for ‘Abdullah’s life, his next concern was to get him married. He sent a marriage proposal on behalf of ‘Abdullah for the hand of Aaminah, the daughter of Wahb bin ‘Abdu Manaaf of the eminently noble Banu Zuhrah tribe. She was, at …
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20 March
The Forefathers of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Part Eight
‘Abdullah Hafiz ‘Asqalaani (rahimahullah) says that the name of the father of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was ‘Abdullah. He has also mentioned that there is no difference of opinion regarding this fact. The name ‘Abdullah is one of the names which is most beloved to Allah Ta‘ala, as a Hadith …
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20 March
The Supremacy of the Arabs – Part Three
(The qualities in which the Arabs enjoyed supremacy over other nations – continued) 6. Eloquence of Language and Expression: No other language can parallel the Arabic language in eloquence and expression. In fact, no other language can justifiably claim to possess books specifically compiled on ‘Ilm-ul-Balaaghah (the science of eloquence …
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18 March
The Supremacy of the Arabs – Part Two
(The qualities in which the Arabs enjoyed supremacy over other nations – continued) 2. Valor and Heroism: The extent of their valor was such that whilst the Romans or Persians reduced the rest of the world to subjugation or slavery, the Arabs, in spite of their modest material possessions, were …
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15 March
The Signs of Nubuwwah become Apparent
‘Abdul Muttalib’s condition differed greatly from the condition of the other Arabs at large. He would strongly prevent his children from any form of injustice and immorality. He would encourage them to adopt good character and shun evil behaviour. ‘Abdul Muttalib would enjoin the people to fulfil all vows and …
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15 March
Ibnuz Zabeehain
Hazrat Ibn ‘Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) says that the blood money paid to a murdered victim’s family initially comprised of ten camels. Amongst the Quraish and other Arabs, ‘Abdul Muttalib initiated the tradition of paying one hundred camels instead of the customary ten camels as blood money. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) …
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13 March
‘Abdul Muttalib Draws Lots
‘Abdul Muttalib drew lots for all his sons and the name of ‘Abdullah, his most beloved son, came up in the draw. He grasped ‘Abdullah’s hand and proceeded with a knife towards the sacrificial quarters. When ‘Abdullah’s sisters witnessed this distressing sight, they were moved to weeping in anguish. One …
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13 March
‘Abdul Muttalib’s Vow
While digging through the earth to excavate the well of Zam Zam, ‘Abdul Muttalib had nobody to assist him besides his only son, Haarith. He therefore took an oath that if Allah Ta‘ala blessed him with ten sons, who would grow up to be his helping hands; he would slaughter …
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13 March
‘Abdul Muttalib Restores the Well of Zam Zam
‘Abdul Muttalib informed the Quraish of his dream and informed them of his decision to dig up a certain point of the Haram. The Quraish opposed him but their resistance and opposition did not concern him. Carrying his pick and shovel, he set out with his son, Haarith, and commenced …