Posts Tagged ‘Companions’
On Inherent and Acquired Qualities in Da`wah
By Othman Mohammad A member of our youth group at the local masjid posed this important question to me: “Some people are born with greater talent in persuasion, more influence, and greater ability to motivate others. These individuals have the privilege to do certain things which others cannot and can acquire good deeds which without their [...]
Spoken Qur’an
The Qur’an was always conveyed through speech. When it was sent down, it was not sent down as a physical book that was read by the Companions. The Messenger ﷺ (peace be upon him) would recite it out loud and it would be heard and would move those who heard it. It had a penetrating [...]
The Best Companions
How to Achieve Tranquility of the Heart Series: Part I | Part II | Part III | Part IV | Part V | Part VI | Part VII | Part VIII | Part IX | Part X | Part XI | Part XII | Part XIII | Part XIV | Part XV | Part XVI | Part XVII | Part XVIII | Part XIX | Part XX The Prophet ﷺ [...]
Knowing the Less Famous Giants
There are big-name companions of the Prophet ﷺ like Salmān al-Fārisi, Bilāl, Abu Bakr and `Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) whom we’ve heard so much about. Their journeys to Islam, and how they sacrificed for the sake of the truth brings smiles to our faces, or sometimes brings us to tears – and always [...]
“And How Excellent These Companions Are!”
The Prophet ﷺ once came upon his companion, Thawban (may Allah be pleased with him), and noticed that he looked sad. He immediately asked him, “O Thawban, what has changed your appearance?” Thawban replied, “O Messenger of Allah, I do not have any sickness or any pain except that I feel discomfort when I do [...]
Mending the Fabric of Brotherhood
The Fatal Mistake It was one of the most intense moments of his life. Those around him had likely never striven so hard and moved so fast. As the battle waned and the fighters retreated up the hill a sense of relief and calmness overtook them: they had made it out alive. Allah `azza wa jal [...]
Spotting Ashaab al-Qur’an: People of the Qur’an
My parents were visiting and we needed a taxi to get to downtown Cairo. After refusing to get into many – which looked like they were falling apart – a cab pulled up. The driver was a young man who was listening to loud Arabic music and smoking a cigarette. The condition of the car [...]
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