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Isn't this the situation today?

Indeed, we continue to live on while our brothers and sisters are being pulverised and massacred in the same place our great Generals and Commanders of the past have fought so hard to liberate.

Long gone are the days that we had men like those of Hamza, Umar and Khaled Radiyallahu Anhum… We have lost the men of the likes of Salahuddin…

Indeed, how can we indeed smile amidst the news of babies after babies dying. How could we have good food and water when we know our brothers and sisters in Palestine are left without access to both.

Oh Allah, you're all they have. We have failed them. Please do not fail them. Protect them, defend them and destroy those who harm and kill your beloved servants!!!

Oh Allah, we ask you to make them stand firm and emerge with victory and accept the ones who passed away amongst them as martyrs of Islam - allow them to soar high in Jannah and line them up under Hamza Radiyallahu Anhu on the day they finally meet you.

My brothers and sisters in Islam, we may have failed to come to their aid physically but Allah gave us the greatest weapon - du'a!

As much as you walk and stand in these protests across the globe - stand firm as well in your prayers - as that's what's most needed at these trying and difficult times for our ummah. Ummah of Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wassalaam, stand up! Stand up in your prayers, our brothers and sisters are in need of it.

May we all unite under the banner of Islam!

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Love story of musab ibn umair

This is one of the beautiful stories regarding him. May Allah be pleased with him.

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Let's find out.

Almost every youth these days will swear and tell "I would do anything for my mum" - and they do this a lot that the phrase itself lost its value.

However, the question lingers - would you? It's easy to say things but when you are put in such a situation - that's when reality hits you. The story you are about to read is one of the most inspiring stories I have come across while studying and learning about the Sahabah Radiyallahu Anhum.

I pray this story would encourage you to reconnect with your mother. Please do realize, there are a lot like us out there who will never have that opportunity again. So don't take this opportunity you have for granted. _____

This is a story about Abu Hurairah Radiyallahu Anhu and his mother (Umayma Bint Safeh) Radiyallahu Anha.

It is said that after Abu Huraira's mother entered Islam, whenever he would want to leave his house, he used to stand at the door of his mother's door and say: "Peace be upon you, O mother, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings. "

His mother would then say: "And peace be upon you, and His Mercy and His Blessings,"

Abu Huraira would reply: "May Allah have mercy upon you as you brought me up when I was small."

She would reply: "May Allah have mercy upon you as you are dutiful to me as I am old." _____

Let that sink in.

Imagine, every day of your life when you are about to go out of the house - your mother will be there at your back either to just see you go safely, remind you of something or ask you for something - whatever it is, we will find them there.

And sadly, most of the time - a lot of us find this irritating especially when we are at that age where we would rather hang out with friends than with our own family.

But, look at our the sahabah were, and just see how Abu Huraira manifested this way of respect and love a child should show towards his or her mother.

Would you do this?

Would you say this beautiful prayer before leaving your mother or just stomp your feet because she nagged you as you went out?

My dear brother and sister in Islam, no one can ever replace your mother in your life. No one can sacrifice the way they do and do for you. No one can truly love you unconditionally the way they do.

Make du'a for your mother. Make du'a for your mother. Make du'a for your mother. There's no weakness in showing affection towards your mother rather only a great reward from Allah.

Cherish every minute you have with your mother as much as you can, do not wait until they return to Allah and regret every wasted moment and missed opportunity with her.

You can also try this beautiful way of Abu Huraira Radiyallahu Anhu. Believe me, the way your mother's face will light up as soon as she sees you smile at her - that itself is a great blessing and all worth it. - Umm Umar Khaled _____

May Allah beautify our relationship with our mothers and grant all the mothers of the Muslims the highest ranks of Jannah.

The story was taken from Al-Adab al-Mufrad, Hadith 12

#goldenstories #AbuHuraira #mother #islam

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Do you feel at loss - seeking a love that seems to not exist?

Maybe you are seeking in the wrong places. I feel you, it's been hard and you feel like all doors have been shut off for you. 

Let me tell you a story that would hopefully change your perspective when seeking true love.

We all want to find true love and often we think that we find it through spousal love - however true love doesn't only stay there - it's much more than we could ever imagine especially if it's the love for Allah that we seek. subhan'Allah.

During the time of our beloved Prophet ﷺ , many stories present love and affection especially when it comes to his interactions and conversations with the sahabah.

This particular story is one of the famous ones. However, it is also one of those stories that whenever we read about it, it just sounds so new that even though we have heard or read about it before the impact it leaves boosts so many emotions in our hearts - especially when our heart is seeking forgiveness and tranquility.

Prepare to feel beatific.

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One day, Aisha Radiyallahu Anha, saw the Prophet ﷺ in an ecstatic and cheerful mood. 

She came up to him and said: "O Messenger of Allah ﷺ, make du'a for me." 

The Prophet ﷺ then raised his hands and said: "O Allah, forgive Aisha, O Allah forgive all of Aisha's sins - the previous ones and future ones, the secret ones and the outwards ones."

Aisha Radiyallahu Anha then narrates that she smiled until she started laughing until her head fell on the Prophet's ﷺ lap.

The Prophet ﷺ then asked, "O Aisha, are you happy for my du'a?"

Aisha then answered, "O Messenger of Allah ﷺ, how can I not be for that du'a?"

The Prophet ﷺ said: "I swear by Allah, this is the du'a that I make for my entire ummah every single prayer."

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Stop for a moment, and just imagine that beautiful scene between the Prophet ﷺ and his beloved wife, Aisha Radiyallahu Anha.

What a beautiful love between a husband and wife - but it's much more than that - because indeed, when love is for the sake of Allah - it goes beyond what any man can define - it goes on and never dies even when both of you are no longer in this world. 

As for those who have no partners yet, can you believe that the Prophet ﷺ even without meeting you made du'a for you every single prayer of his? What an honor! - and what true love it is.

Indeed, there are so many ways of showcasing love towards others - and praying for them is what I believe is the best way we could ever showcase it.

My dear brother in Islam, my dear sister in Islam - know that you are loved, know that the best of all of Allah's creations out of His love for you made du'a for you in every single prayer of his even without meeting you. 

Smile, cry a bit if you want, but this is the truth and what's way better is that Allah - who we often disobey, instead of neglecting us - He calls us five times a day to come to Him and repent - and when we do - He forgives as He is the Most Forgiving one and He also Pardons us and such is His Pardoning that we come back as if we have never sinned!

Subhan'Allah what a blessing indeed it is to be from the Ummah of the Prophet ﷺ and to be a chosen Muslim by Allah!

Allahumma inni afuwwun tuhibbul afwa fa'fu anni!

- Umm Umar Khaled

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May Allah ease your affairs, bestow tranquility in your heart, and guide you toward the path of becoming closer to Him.

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The story was taken from Sahih Ibn Hibban 3446

#goldenstories #Prophet #Aisha #love #forgiveness

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Would you? Truly, there are many reasons one chooses to move to another city or another country even to start a new life.

Nowadays, we find a lot of Muslims moving from country to country and all have different reasons why - most of them for a safer life or a better life. However, how many do we find migrating for the sake of Allah? You know, a place where they can freely practice wearing hijab, growing a beard, wearing abaya or even just going to the masjid safely.

As Muslims, we have to find a safe environment and a place for us to live so we may practice Islam freely - and this becomes more apparent especially when you are blessed with kids. It is our responsibility to provide for them a place where they can nurture their imaan and seek knowledge. Migrating for the sake of Allah is not a new thing, even the Prophets have done this - it started from Ibrahim Alaihi Salaam then to Lut Alaihi Salaam. We have to realize that when these Prophets migrated - they migrated as family (meaning with their spouses or children or both). However, after Lut Alaihi Salaam there was no migration for the sake of Allah that happened until the time of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Do you know which first family migrated for the sake of Allah after the Prophets? Let me tell you about them. ______ This couple was known as one of the most beautiful couple during the time of the Prophet ﷺ. The man was a very handsome yet modest person and one of the most successful traders amongst the Quraysh. The woman was from the household of the Prophet ﷺ himself, as she was one of his daughters. Yes, I am talking about Uthman Ibn Affan and Ruqayyah Bint Muhammad Radiyallahu Anhum. This marriage was so blessed, it was said that the Prophet ﷺ was instructed by Allah to marry Ruqayyah to ‘Uthman. He ﷺ said: “Allah has intimated me by way of revelation that I should marry my beloved Ruqayyah to ‘Uthman Ibn Affan” Due to this, the Makkans (Quraysh) did not attend the marriage ceremony. Rather, they started to plot against ‘Uthman Radiyallahu Anhu. So then the torture and mistreatment of the Muslims began to the point that the Prophet ﷺ had to urge some of the Muslims to migrate to Abyssinia. Hence, we find the first household that migrated for the sake of Allah, after the Prophets, was of ‘Uthman’s. The small caravan which consisted of 12 men and 4 or 5 women was led by ‘Uthman himself. The migration was both heartbreaking and needed. Stories narrate that the way Ruqayyah bid her family farewell was so emotional because of the thought that it might be their last time seeing each other. Migrating brought along with it danger as the Quraysh eventually found out and sent out men to chase them but Allah saved the caravan of ‘Uthman Radiyallahu Anhu. They reached Abyssinia safe and sound and there is a separate story for that. We also should realize that ‘Uthman and Ruqayyah migrated not only once for the sake of Allah but thrice where the last was to Madinah where Ruqayyah eventually passed away. _______ Why did I share this story? I believe one of the reasons why ‘Uthman and Ruqayyah were chosen to be married is because of this - that we could go back to their story to learn from them if ever we are put in a situation where we find it hard to practice Islam and live peacefully in where we are currently living. We have to take note that ‘Uthman could have stayed, he had power and protection as he was from Banu Umayyah. Moreover, he was a successful trader and was a wealthy man - yet because there was danger in him practicing his faith openly and freely - he chose to leave that life and migrate. Ruqayyah also could have stayed, she was from the household of the Prophet ﷺ and this time they still had protection from Banu Hisham and Abu Talib was still alive, yet it is not easy when you are also a Muslim woman who is being opressed to practice your deen. It was not easy for her to just leave a life with her parents and family but she knew she was a wife as well, and her place is together with her husband. These actions of theirs are an epitome of how Islam was so dear to them that they were able to sacrifice their homes, property and businesses for the sake that they can practice Islam freely and worship Allah openly. ________

Nowadays, a lot of us Muslims find it difficult to take that decision of migrating to a Muslim country because we either have a luxurious life that we have to leave, a close family that we might not see again or a booming business that increases our wealth or we just enjoy that “different “ kind of freedom.

We would rather travel to nonMuslim countries and be lenient about eating in establishments that we do not know for sure are serving us halal food or not. And yet again, we find the same kind of people who go on the internet and do nothing but talk ill about Muslim countries when they themselves don’t realize they patrionize those who oppress and mistreat their own people. Yes, there are differences in the way each country handle situations but for a Muslim it is way safer for them to live in a country that recognizes the laws of Islam and abides in it.

I know this, because I have experienced it - and I did migrate as well for the sake of Allah. Maybe it’s the right time for you, too. Move to a Muslim country, you’ll know what i’m talking about by then. _______

May Allah make it easy for all of us and make it easy for those brothers and sisters who plan to migrate to Muslim countries for the sake of Allah.

Amin

Zohayma _______

Stories were taken from

• Al Sirah | Ibn Hisham 1/364 • Al Sirah Al Nabawiyah 743 | Abu Al Fida Ismail Ibn Umar Ibn Kathir

#goldenstories #UthmanRuqayyah #UR #Islam #sahabah #migration #honor

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Have you thought about it?

Do you think they see you as a good parent? A mom that loves them or a father that cares about them?

Having kids, in reality, is a very big responsibility. In Islam, that responsibility starts way before the baby grows in the womb. It also starts from the moment you choose the spouse you want your future child to have as either a father or a mother.

In today’s world, divorces and failed marriages are rising up, let alone the haram relationships that bore children to this world - and this doesn’t stay outside the doors of Muslim families. No one can deny the fact that the number of divorces and illegitimate marriages are apparent in our midst but have you thought about who gets the last impact of these?

Yes, it's the children - the innocent souls.

However, we find people who are more than happy to try again. People who don’t lose hope in the Mercy of Allah and still believe in the concept of halal marriage. Hence, we find polygamous marriages, blended families (as they call it) or co-parenting surviving and actually are thriving.

And actually, it is not a new thing in Islam nor is it something that is disliked in Islam as long as proper handling of it is in place.

So today, let me share a small glimpse of it from the house of our beloved Prophet ﷺ.

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When you read about the life of our Prophet ﷺ, you will find so many amusing things regarding him. He had stepchildren.

Khadijah Bint Khuwaylid Radiyallahu Anha had children from her previous marriages. One of which was named Hind Ibn Abi Halah Radiyallahu Anhu.

Hind was amongst those who embraced Islam and also participated in the Battle of Badr. He was a very eloquent person and whenever he speaks in public, people get mesmerized by him for he was a master in the Arabic language.

After the death of the Prophet ﷺ, his grandson - Hasan Ibn ‘Ali Radiyallahu Anhu, wanted to know more about him. So he approached Hind.

Hind Ibn Abi Halah’s description of the Prophet ﷺ is one of most comprehensive descriptions that were ever recorded. I would love to write about it in another article but you can find it in Imam At Tirmidhi’s Ash Shama’il An Nabawiyyah.

I want you to realize that one of the most comprehensive descriptions of our Prophet ﷺ came from a stepson of his. What does that show us.

It shows that Hind Radiyallahu Anhu had a beautiful relationship with his stepfather. If you read his description of the Prophet ﷺ you will know that he had deep love and respect towards his stepfather.

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My dear brothers and sisters in Islam, there are things in life that happen that we can’t control and we go through phases that we think we could not surpass or survive without forsaking our faith but those who hold on with that sees the light at the end of the tunnel.

If you are a person involved in a polygamous marriage, make sure that you treat your family well especially if there are kids involve - for this is the sunnah also of our Prophet ﷺ.

If you are a person who remarried a brother or sister with kids from his or her previous marriage, treat them well not only because it is a sunnah of our Prophet ﷺ but because it is a duty of a Muslim to treat others well too.

If you are in a situation where you are co-parenting, don’t let whatever has broken the bond between you and your previous spouse get in the way of taking care of your child for he or she is innocent of this.

Parenting by itself is not easy - truly, it is a hard thing. Sometimes, we find ourselves not knowing what to do when our kids do something wrong or throw a tantrum (especially for new parents). Hold on though, you will eventually figure it out as long as you keep yourself centered with your relationship with Allah as well as seeking His guidance in everything you do.

I do not have words to comfort those who are going through tragedy in their marriages, rather I pray the best for all of you and I ask Allah to protect the marriages of our brothers and sisters from falling apart.

However, know that every action of yours creates a great impact on your children. You are his or her first teacher, what he or she sees in you, he or she will eventually replicate.

So whatever decision you make in life, always consider your family - may it be your spouse or your children.

Just ask yourself, with the way  you are treating your kid or kids now - what do you think would they think about you?

Do you think they'll describe you the way Hind described his stepfather?

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May Allah make it easy for all of us.

Amin.

Zohayma

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Story was taken from:

• At Tirmidhi | Ash Shama’il Al Muhammadiyah wa Khasa’il Al Mustafawiyah, 8

#goldenstories #hindibnabihalah #stepson #muslim #sahabah

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Do you know that?

Or shall I remind you of that honor?

Ukhty, O my dear sister in Islam, you are an honor that was given by Allah to your husband. You are not just a mere wife or one of his wives. You, yourself is a gift, a blessing - an honor. 

Let me tell you a story of a woman who showcased such great care of taking care of herself because she knew that she is her husband’s honor.

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Her name was Asma Bint Abu Bakr Radiyallahu Anha, she is a famous sahabiyah (female companion of the Prophet ﷺ) and she also was blessed with great connection with the family of the Prophet ﷺ. Her sister was the Prophet’s ﷺ wife, Aisha Radiyallahu Anha, and she was the wife of the Prophet’s ﷺ cousin - Zubair Ibn Al Awwam Radiyallahu Anhu.

One day, Asma Bint Abu Bakr Radiyallahu Anha was returning to Madinah from its suburbs while carrying some date stones over her head. The Prophet ﷺ passed by her on a camel.

When the Prophet ﷺ saw this, he ﷺ said to the camel driver, “Stop, stop, let us pick up Asma.” The Prophet ﷺ invited her to sit on the camel. She replied, “I kept in mind the honor of my husband Zubair and excused myself from riding the camel.”

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One may ask, why would someone refuse a ride with the Prophet ﷺ, right? Asma’s  Radiyallahu Anha refusal to do so just shows you that she has both respect and obedience to her husband, not only for his honor but also for his feelings - just how a Muslim woman is supposed to have.

Indeed, we are living in a world where temptations amongst opposite genders are rising like boiling water. It’s here and there. No one is safe except those who keep lowering their gazes and those who honor the rights of their spouses and the rights of Allah over them.

My dear sister in Islam, let me ask you a few things:

- Whenever you are on these social media platforms and a brother messages you out of the blue - do you remember your husband’s honor?

Do not reply, rather direct the brother to your husband or better yet, show the message to your husband and let him reply to the brother. It’s not overacting, it’s called being a wife.

- Whenever you are in a doubt on something or you are facing a dilemma regarding “simple” matters of deen and you are advised to ask a scholar wherein you are put in a situation where a male scholar can be “easily” asked - do you remember your husband’s honor?

A lot of the women take advantage of their situations to go forth and approach “famous” scholars/speakers online leading them into getting into idle talks with such. This is not something new - this has happened to many already for there is a trend of celebrity scholars/speakers in our midst. So, if there is a dire need and the issue does not concern you and the husband - why can’t you ask your husband to ask for you - why is there a need for you to be the one to speak and can’t we find female scholars to answer that?

My dear sisters, a lot of the female scholars of Islam have emerged but indeed we don’t readily find them online like the male ones, so you have to make that little effort of asking and looking for them.

Just look at Asma Radiyallahu Anha, it was the Prophet ﷺ himself who offered him and the Prophet ﷺ is someone of high status and no scholar can match him yet this didn’t lure Asma rather it made her remember her husband even more. Also, realize that the Prophet ﷺ isn’t like any man who had lust and desire towards Asma unlike nowadays, almost all men are filled with it.

- Whenever you travel or go to the mall where you are exposed to all these prying eyes of men - do you remember your husband’s honor?

Empowered women are not women who travel alone, when there is fitnah everywhere, empowered women are women who honor their chastity by covering themselves up to the point that even their fingertips shall be unseen out of their fear of Allah that they might tempt others into fitnah as well as covering what is needed to be covered in honor of  what Allah has commanded them and for their husbands.

Indeed, empowered women are such women who know their honor.

Ukhty, my beloved sister, you have to know that you are your husband’s honor.

Truly, in these trying times - it is easy to fall into the traps of Shaytaan - especially traps that are concerning the opposite gender. Protect yourself by remember who you are - you are a Muslim - you are a sister of a brother, a daughter of a father and you are bound (if not yet) a wife to a husband and a mother to a son.

You do not need titles of “Ms. Universe or Ms. World” to tell the world that you are of something because being a Muslim by itself is such a great blessing also and adding up the honor of being a wife to a husband who fears Allah - no worldly title can reach that.

You are his honor, always remember that.

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May Allah protect the marriages of all the Muslim women and men, rekindle the hearts of those who grew apart to find that spark within them to make a failing marriage work again and may Allah bless every believing men and women the gift of nikkah.

Amin.

Zohayma

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Story was taken from:

• Sahih Al Bukhari 5224

• Sahih Muslim 2182

#goldenstories #asma #AsmaZubair #islam #sahabiyah #honor #husband #wife #muslimah #muslim

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Are you?

Are you the one your spouse goes to when he or she is troubled? Are you the one your spouse confides in because he or she feels you are most trustworthy or that he or she knows that you are a source of tranquility for him or her?

It is quite sad and alarming even to know that a lot of Muslim marriages fail and end up in divorce due to many things - but one thing is for sure, however or whatever we went through to be in that marriage or situation - it was Allah's Qadr - and everything that happens in the life of a believer is nothing but a blessing - and sometimes we figure it out later in our lives.

However, this post is not meant to be an opinion on something, rather this is meant to remind those who are married or those who are about to get married or who are thinking of getting married or remarried again about how communication and being close to your spouse makes a big difference in your married lives. 

This is a story about a beautiful couple during the time of the Prophet ﷺ. A couple that both came from honored and blessed families. The man is from those who were giving the glad tidings of Paradise (10 promised Jannah) and whom the Prophet ﷺ himself has given the title "Talhatul Khair" (blessed from head to toe). The woman is from the family of Abu Bakr As Siddiq and was the sister of Aisha Radiyallahu Anha, the wife of the Prophet ﷺ.

Do you now have an idea who this couple are? Yes, it is Talha Ibn Ubaidullah and Umm Khultum Bint Abu Bakr Radiyallahu Anhum. 

As we read this short story about them, we have to remember that Umm Khultum was supervised, educated and even trained by Aisha Radiyallahu Anha regarding almost everything a Muslim woman must learn and know. 

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One night, Umm Khultum noticed that her husband, Talha, was quite worried and disturbed and was unable to properly sleep - tossing his body from left to right.

With this, Umm Khultum asked, "Dear, why are you so disturbed and worried? Have I hurt you with any mistake?"

Talha then replied, "By Allah! There is no such thing, You are an exemplary wife. I am just thinking that today I have earned 700,000 dirhams from my trading. What would Allah think about the man who has kept such a huge amount of money in his house. Hence, my night is sleepless. This money is the source of my disturbance. I am unable to decide what to do with it."

Umm Khultum then gave her opinion by saying, "This is not a problem. Right now go to sleep comfortably. Pack this money in bags as the day breaks and distribute it among the needy Ansaar and Muhajjareen."

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Subhan'Allah. What a beautiful story.

My dear sister in Islam, are you like Umm Khultum that whenever she would notice her husband disturbed - she would think of consoling him or ask him whether she has displeased him or so?

A lot of the women of this "new generation" may find that this way of thinking of Umm Khultum is oppressive thinking. Why should it be always her fault, right? (Hello to the feminists out there.) 

Nay, this only shows how the women of the Muslims are way different from other ordinary women. 

They know that pleasing their husband is pleasing Allah and by displeasing their husband is displeasing Allah - and this is something that no ordinary woman would readily be able to accept unless they have truly understood the rights their spouse have over them.

And how about you my brother in Islam, are you someone who when asked and consoled by your spouse would give out a nice reply and appreciate her thoughts regarding you? 

Sometimes, it takes a simple word of appreciation to make her day or put a smile on her face - believe me, a good word of appreciation goes a long way for your spouse. 

Just look at how the wordings of Talha were, he replied in a way that delivered his answer moreover delivered a message of love and care towards his spouse.

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We have to realize that for us to achieve such a relationship with our spouse - we have to communicate with them and do our parts. My sisters, do not be too demanding towards your spouse and my brothers, show more appreciation whenever you can towards your spouses. 

Don't be too influenced with these modern day concept of feminism - it will destroy your marriage for it can go out of hand rapidly. 

Also, look at how Umm Khultum answered and gave her opinion regarding the dilemma that Talha was having. There's no stain of wanting this world at all - and that shows you how focused they were towards achieving their ultimate goal of pleasing Allah and to be with Him in Paradise.

If you were put in such a situation, would you have the same answer as Umm Khultum? Ask yourself that and answer truthfully - you'll realize how we have come far away from women we should truly look upto. Astagfirullah.

My brothers and sisters in Islam, one thing that would really keep your relationship and marriage strong is none other than your relationship with Allah. Once your relationship with Allah is strong, every other relationship of yours for His Sake will be strong as well.

The more you move away from Allah, the more your relationship with your spouse will grow further from each other. 

So don't lose that relationship with Allah. Do not make your spouse your world - rather make your spouse a means to become even closer to Allah - because that is how it should be.

Be your spouse's bestfriend. 

- become that one person that would make him or her feel reassured and loved. Don't open doors for her or him to look for that "person" outside the boundaries of your marriage. Protect each other from the temptations of this world by being involved with each other and concealing what is private within your marriage - protect your marriage. 

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May Allah protect the marriages of all our Muslim brothers and sisters and keep them strong and bless every Muslim with offsprings that would becomes the coolness of their eyes.

Amin

Zohayma

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Story was taken from

[1] Siyar A'lamun Nubala | Az Zahbi 1/30

#goldenstories #lovelettersbythesand #islam #sahabah #talhaandUmmKhultum #UmmKhultum #Talha #TandUK

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Eid Mubarak, everyone.

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Have they, truly?

Or is it because a lot of the women of this ummah have already started to succumbed into this idealistic concept of "feminism" that a lot of the emerging influencers have been daunting over the heads of the Muslim women?

Whatever it may be, one triggers the other - for sure.

Nowadays, with these emerging stained concept of feminism amongst the Muslim ummah - we find a lot of women deliberately lose their ground fading away from the true and real concept of feminism.

No other religion in this world have given women greater power than Islam - yet a lot of the women forget about this.

However, it is not only the women that are going astray and are being deluded - it has reached the pulpits of our men.

Our men have started to be "secular" and "open". They have now started letting their womenfolk post pictures of themselves on the social media, letting them dance in these tiktok videos and even appearing with them in these Vlogs where they openly allow hundreds if not millions of prying eyes of nonMahrams devour what is supposedly halal for them alone. 

My dear brothers in Islam, have you forgotten the way our sahabah used to be with their wives and womenfolk? Have you forgotten how much gheerah they possessed and displayed amongst each other?

There are a lot of incidents where such stories are stipulated in every sahabah's life but today let me narrate to you an incident that took place within the home of our beloved Prophet ﷺ. 

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During the time of the Prophet ﷺ, to celebrate Eid - Abyssinians would gather up and deliver a show where they would showcase war tricks and wrestling. 

One of those days, they were showcasing it nearby the home of our beloved Prophet ﷺ. With this, his wife Aisha Radiyallahu Anha expressed a desire to watch the show. 

To fulfill her request, the Prophet ﷺ gave her permission and stood infront of Aisha Radiyallahu Anha while watching the show. He ﷺ continued to shield her until she herself got tired and went inside the home. 

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Subhan'Allah, do we still find men of this glory these days and do we still find women of this modesty these days?

Imagine, the gheerah of the Prophet ﷺ - He did allow his wife to watch the show (as it was mentioned in the story that it was not a common time wasting show during that time) while still shielding her so that none can prey their eyes on her.

Just look at the way the Prophet ﷺ fulfilled the desire of his wife to please her while protecting her and safeguarding her modesty at the same time.

It is such a small event in the life of the Prophet ﷺ but we can take lots of moral lesson from this, no wonder the Prophet ﷺ is considered the best teacher for this Ummah.

Let me ask you, my dear brother in Islam, where is your gheerah these days?

It really has gone bad to the point that the men allow even their niqaabi wives to appear in their lectures or let them appear infront of mixed gatherings - do you really think this way you are emanating the characteristics of the Prophet ﷺ?

How about you sister, why do you let such people dilute your mind and convince you that letting go of your haya and being more "open" empowers you as a woman?

Nothing honors a woman like how modesty honors her. Nothing beautifies a woman like how modesty beautifies her. Nothing can empower a woman like how modesty empowers her. 

My dear brother in Islam, your masculinity is seen by the way your wife or your womenfolk dress in public and how they carry themselves int his dune. They are a reflection of how you treat them and how you fulfill their rights accordingly.

Indeed, do not let this world deceive you and let you falter with your values. Strengthen your gheerah within the halal boundaries of Islam. Protect those who you can, especially within your home - your wives, your daughters - the womenfolk.

Remember, you are a garment over them - protect them.

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May Allah rectify our affairs and strengthen the men of this Ummah enough not to be deceived with peer pressure and delusions of this cruel world. May we all be able to emanate the way the Prophet ﷺ lived and continue to honor Islam through abiding to its teachings and applying it in our lives.

Amin.

Zohayma

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Story was taken from:

[1] Sahih Al Bukhari, Hadith 2101 [2] Sahih Muslim, Hadith 2628

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What is the name of Abu Bakr

His real name is Abdullah Ibn Abi Quhafa Ibn Amir Ibn Amr Ibn Ka'b Ibn Sa'd Ibn Taym - most famously known as Abu Bakr As Siddiq

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Abu bakr

Assalamu'alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu, I pray this message reaches you in good health and imaan. I have written a couple of posts about him here.

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My dear sister in Islam, who do you look up to when it comes to your femininity? Do the names - Nusaybah, Rufaidah or Atikah sound familiar to you? If yes, then that's good but if they don't then maybe it is time we change perspectives in this life. Indeed, with the emergence of a lot of muslim sisters stepping up in podiums and walking down the streets for rallies to "voice" out their rights or influencers who start to remove their hijab down to fashion gurus making hijab a fashion rather than a code of modesty is quite alarming. Why is it that there seem to be a need for sisters to show their faces in mixed gatherings? Why is that there seem to be a need for our munaqqabah sisters to post videos of them while sharing some ahadith or qur'anic ayats or even advices and tips to remind Muslims about Islam? Why is that there seem to be a need for a simple sister to register or sign up in platforms that let anonymous people send them questions or messages? Why is that there seem to be a need for us to open doors for fitnah? Indeed, when haya goes - everything goes. _____ My dear sisters in Islam, some of the greatest women who ever walked in this earth or ever lived never had a single photo of them posted but look at the legacy that they have left in this world? Generation after generation still look up to them and take inspiration from their lives. And don't we all agree, that the bottom line of why we want to be famous and are willing to forsake our haya is so that we become known or that we may be seen as someone who did something for the ummah? My dear sister, for sure you think you are doing something for the ummah and I am pretty sure it is not something that would benefit you in your akhirah. I don't want to make this a very long post but here are some nice points that maybe would make you rethink of the route you're taking in life. Nusaybah Bint Ka'ab Radiyallahu Anha was famously known for her valor and courage as she was known to have fought during the Battle of Uhud protecting the Prophet ﷺ - it was said that she kept protecting the Prophet until she was injured. But did you know when she took allegiance in the night of Aqabah, she didn't shake hands with the Prophet ﷺ, not only because the Prophet ﷺ did not shake hands with women but because she knew honor comes from Allah not by shaking hands with men. - and look how Allah honored her throughout her remaining life. [1] Rufaidah Al Islamiyyah Radiyallahu Anha was famously known for her intelligence and love for science as she was known to be the first woman or nurse of Islam. She treated the wounded in every battle that the Prophet ﷺ participated. She was so famous that her tent was known as Rufaidah's tent. But did you know whenever she would tend to the Muslims, she still would highly observe her hijab and protect her haya because she knew honor comes from Allah not by forsaking your hijab for a worldly career. [2]

Atikah Bint Zaid Radiyallahu Anha was famously known as the Wife of the Martyrs - pretty interesting, right? Well, this was because Allah honored her with not just one but four of the greatest sahabah as her husbands - yet one by one she lost them to martyrdom. But did you know whenever she would lost a husband, she did not falter in her worship rather she would ran towards Allah. She never once thought of going into depression or forsaking an honor that Allah has given her (hijab) because she knew that honor and peace only comes from Allah. [3] These are just brief examples of women who contributed a lot to Islam yet never forsaken their haya rather they protected it because they all knew it is an honor that was given by Allah. Nusaybah fought in battles, Rufaidah tended to the wounded who fought in battles, Atikah nurtured and been with those who died in battles for the sake of Allah. These women honored Islam through their valor, courage, intelligence and care all within the bounds of having haya - never by forsaking it. Protecting your haya in this trying times is a battle in itself. It is true, that platforms that can easily devour you of letting go of your haya are in a rise but this doesn't give you any reason to do so. Realize your worth as a Muslim woman, and remember how Allah has raised your status and honored you by choosing you to be a Muslim. This world is temporary. This world is cruel and sometimes it takes everything from you. Haya is your covering, so protect it because once you lose this covering - everything will follow - because you are stripping off the honor that Allah has gifted you. So, don't strip that off. Do not be so fond of this world that you would do things just so your name could be famous rather work towards your Hereafter and do your best to be famous in the heavens by worshipping and pleasing Allah - because if you do want to be famous then do deeds that would make Allah mention your name in the Heavens. _____ May this be a reminder to all my muslim sisters and may this be an eye opening moment for you to rethink of your actions. May we all look up to women who knows where real honor comes from. Amin Zohayma _____ Stories were taken from: [1] Sunan Ibn Majah 2874 [2] Bath Al Bari 8/419 [3] Al-Isaba fi tamyiz al-Sahaba Vol. 8 | al-Asqalani  Kitab al-Tabaqat al-Kabir Vol. 3 & 8 | Ibn Saad

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Have you? 

No, I mean have you really thought about it? Not just now that you have come across this post. Sigh, the truth of the matter is that most of us don't think of this inevitable moment. We don't realize that it's just a few more steps in life that death will catch up on us and eventually we will pass away from this world. 

Have you prepared for that? Indeed, we busy ourselves with things that preoccupy us so much that we lose track of time. Sadly, some even preoccupy themselves with things that don't benefit them here and the Hereafter. 

Whenever I hear of stories of death, nothing impacts me more than the deaths of the sahabah, let alone the time when our beloved Prophet ﷺ passed away. Yet, one particular incident in one of the lives of the most prominent sahabah and one of the 10 Promised Jannah (العشرة المبشرون) had always rerouted me to keep in track - and this was the moment when Sa'ad Ibn Waqqas Radiyallahu Anhu was about to pass away. 

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The story goes as follows: In a placed called Aqeeq, when Sa'ad Ibn Al Waqqas Radiyallahu Anhu was sitting his head on the chest of his son (Mus'ab); he with his tearful eyes says: "Don't worry, I have full faith in my Lord, he will not punish me." 

At last, the time came which none can escape. Sa'ad Radiyallahu Anhu then gestures his son towards a box, his son opens the box and finds a robe. Before his son asks, he says: "This is the same robe I wore on the day of Bad, I was keeping it safely for this day, this is my shroud." 

He was 78 when he died. The people carried his shrouded body on their shoulders to the Prophet's ﷺ masjid in Madinah. During this time, the governor of Madinah, Marwan Ibn Hakam led his funeral (janazah) prayer. He was the last Muhajir who died in Madinah.

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Subhan'Allah. Look at how he lived his life, him keeping and preparing his shroud throughout his life tells you so much about how he had prepared to meet his Lord. 

Let me ask you something, when you read this story just now - did it affect you? If not, then I ask you to read it again but now put yourself in the shoes of Sa'ad, imagine that moment when you are about to pass away from this world and you are on your deathbed - are you prepared? 

- and I mean now in this status you are in life in terms of your ibadah and have you truly fulfilled the rights of Allah upon you, would you be like Sa'ad who was able to reassure his son that he has full faith in Allah? 

We all sin, none of us have never sin and we ask Allah to forgive our sins and accept our repentance for things that we have done both in public and especially the ones we have committed in private. 

Think about it, even the Prophets had to die to meet Allah even the most beloved one (the Prophet ﷺ) to Allah had to die to be with Him - so how are you living this life as if you will not eventually go through what they went through?

Indeed, maybe it is time we have to think about things like our shrouds but most importantly we have to prepare ourselves with our meeting with Allah - not just by keeping our shrouds ready but through improving our ibadah and fulfilling the rights of Allah upon us so that our meeting with Him would be the most beautiful day of our lives. 

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and we pray that Allah kindles our hearts to repent to Him in full sincerity and enable us to change into the person that He would be most pleased of and may He take us only at the time when He is most pleased with us and that we are Muslims. 

Amin. 

Zohayma 

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Story taken was taken from: 

[1] Al Mujam Al Saber | Tabarani 1/143 Hadith 316 [2] Al Mustadrak | Hakim 3/496 

For detailed story see Usud Al Ghaabah 2/452 and Tabaqat Al Kubra | Ibn Sa'ad 147, 145, 140

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Beautiful days are yet to come, and beautiful deeds are yet to bloom in sha Allaah. May we all find the arrival of the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah as doors for us to intensify our love for our Creator and passion on doing deeds that are most pleasing to Him, in sha Allaah. Have enough time to read the follow ayaat and ahadith as pertaining to the excellence of these 10 certain days, in sha Allaah. [1] ‘Abdullah Ibn’ Abbas (RA) says about the Aayah, “Remember Allaah during the well known days," that it refers to the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah. 

[2] Allaah says;

"By the dawn; by the 10 nights” [al-Fajr 89:1-2].

Note: Ibn Abbaas, Ibn al-Zubayr, Mujaahid and others of the earlier and later generations said that this refers to the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah. Ibn Katheer said: “This is the correct opinion.” [Tafseer Ibn Katheer, 8/413] [3] Abu Hurairah (RA) narrates that the Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu'alaihi wa sallam) said; “There are no days more loved to Allaah for you to worship Him therein than the ten days of Dhul Hijjah. Fasting any day during it is equivalent to fasting one year and to offer salatul tahajjud (late-night prayer) during one of its nights is like performing the late night prayer on the night of power. [i.e., Lailatul Qadr].” [4] Ibn’ Umar (RA) narrates; “On the Day of Nahr (10th of Dhul-Hijja), the Messenger (sallallaahu'alaihi wa sallam) stood in between the Jamrat during his Hajj which he performed (as in the previous Hadith) and said, "This is the greatest Day (i.e. 10th of Dhul-Hijjah).” The Messenger (sallallaahu'alaihi wa sallam) started saying repeatedly, “O Allaah! Be Witness (I have conveyed Your Message)."  He then bade the people farewell. The people said, ”(This is Hajjat-al-Wada).“ [5] Abu Qatadah (RA) reported that the Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu'alaihi wa sallam) said; "Fasting on the day of 'Arafah is an expiation for two years, the year preceding it and the year following it. Fasting the day of 'Ashurah is an expiation for the year preceding it.” [6] Hafsah (RA) reported; “There are five things that the Messenger (sallallaahu'alaihi wa sallam) never abandoned: fasting the day of 'Ashurah, fasting the [first] 10 [days of Dhul-Hijjah], fasting 3 days of every month and praying two rak'ah before the dawn prayer.”  [7] Ibn'Abbas (RA) reports that the Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu'alaihi wa sallam) said; “No good deeds done on other days are superior to those done on these days [meaning the ten days of Dhul-Hijjah].” The companions asked, “O Messenger of Allaah, not even jihad in the way of Allaah?” He said, “Not even jihad, except for the man who puts his life and wealth in danger [for Allaah’s sake] and returns with neither of them."  

"It is Sunnah to say Takbeer ("Allaahu akbar”), Tahmeed (“Al-hamdu Lillaah”), Tahleel (“La ilaha ill-Allaah”) and Tasbeeh (“Subhaan Allaah”) during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah, and to say it loudly in the mosque, the home, the street and every place where it is permitted to remember Allaah and mention His name out loud, as an act of worship and as a proclamation of the greatness of Allaah, may He be exalted. Men should recite these phrases out loud, and women should recite them quietly.“ - [ IslamiCity.com ] _____ So, in sha Allaah, with a sincere heart, let us fill these days with such remembrance, passion and love for our Creator, The Almighty Allaah.  Indeed, Allaah is Al Kareem, the Most Generous, so know that indeed He will reward you, in sha Allaah both here in the dunya and in the akhirah. Aim for him, aim for His Pleasure. in sha Allaah. Also, He is Ar Rahman, Ar Raheem, so never despair of His Mercy, in sha Allaah. He forgives those who repent and ask for forgiveness. <3 and we pray that He accepts every good deed from us, and may He also accept the hajj of our fellow brothers and sisters in islam, and that He also forgives them and reward them immensely. Amin. Zohayma _____ F.N. [1] Bukhari  [2] Qur'aan 89:1-2 | Tafsir Ibn Kathir [3] Tirmidhi | Ibn Majah | Bayhaqi [4] Bukhari [5] Muslim | Ahmad [6] Ahmad | Nasa'i  [7] Bukhari | Ahmad

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I remember stumbling upon a beautiful story amongst the children of the sahabah wherein they were trying to correct an old man regarding his wudhu.

These two kids noticed the old man doing his wudhu incorrectly and so they thought of a way of correcting the old man in a manner that he is not offended due to the age difference as well as they wanted to convey their point in a respectful yet clear manner.

So they went infront of the old man and started to softly argue in a way that they caught the attention of the old man. Trying to calm the kids down, the old man interrupted them and said what is the matter - one of them said, we are competing as to who does wudhu better and told the old man to check and see who does better from the both of them.

So both showed how they do their wudhu and the old man said "Both of you do wudhu better than me." - while realizing that his wudhu can be done better and correctly like theirs.

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This is the character of the children of the sahabah, Subhan'Allah.

Imagine having kids competing for matters of the deen or things that would be beneficial for their hereafter.

Dear parents, be mindful of what your children have been busy about or have been learning out from the Internet if you have given them complete freedom of internet usage.

Nowadays, our youth have been so succumed by the use of gadgets and social media that they have been glued on their Ipads or smartphones that they end up neglecting their ibadah or even neglecting their own parents!

Reflect from this short story, see how beautifully they corrected the old man - how they kept in mind that giving an advice to an older person (especially coming from a younger one) might hurt his pride so they were very careful as how they would convey their point without hurting nor coming off too strong on the old man.

Busy your kids in learning about the deen as early as you can - let the deen grow with them.

Protect your offsprings through safeguarding and nurturing their imaan.

May Allah make it easy for all of us.

I pray this one can be a good reminder for those who are mindful!

P.S.

- i have rephrased and shared the story from memory, I ask gou to take the good out of it and may Allah forgive me if i have narrated something wrong on it.

Your sister in deen,

Umm Umar Khaled

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Don't you agree with that? I know for a fact that eventually everyone would come to this conclusion. However, it may come a little different to someone who lands to a category I want to address this story to today. Have you been living under the shade of someone close to you? Probably your father, brother, uncle or even your great great grandpa or your mother, sister, auntie or even your great great grandma. Little confused? Well, you know that type of person that people only recognize or remember when they say "I'm the son/daughter of...or yeah, that's me - the sister/brother of..." Its very common nowadays to encounter such comments, especially if you are someone whose family is known in the community or that your sibling (elder or younger) is known either for achievements who goes to same university/college/school like yours. As they say "the lesser known one" - yes, this one is for you. _____ Let me ask you something, have you heard or did you even know that 'Umar Ibn Al Khattab Radiyallahu Anhu had a big brother? Well, yes he had a brother and he was not just any ordinary man yet he is lesser known than 'Umar. Let me introduce to you Zaid Ibn Al Khattab Radiyallahu Anhu. Just like 'Umar, Zaid was also had a towering height, big built, wise and was a great warrior yet we think about it - how come he wasn't given same ardor or fame like 'Umar? Zaid, even during his jahiliyyah (pre-Islamic) days, didn't mingle much with the public - he was someone who kept to himself while 'Umar was the opposite - he used to go out to the public and engage in politics and so. You can say, extrovert and introvert - but does that make Zaid less of a man or muslim like 'Umar? Not at all. One of the greatest contributions of Zaid to Islam was executed the day he was martyred. Imagine this scenario with me, one day the Prophet ﷺ sat with a group of sahabah and said: “Among you there is a man whose molar in He is greater than Mount Uhud.” - After hearing this, they all got afraid fearing that it might be him that the Prophet ﷺ has prophesied a dreadful end. Years went by and the sahabah amongst this particular group have passed away except Abu Hurairah and Ar Rajjal Ibn Unfuwah. Now, when the Prophet ﷺ passed away and Abu Bakr was appointed as the Khalifa - one of his greatest battles was that of Musailamah - The Liar who claimed to be a Prophet and one of his helpers and allies were Ar Rajjal. What's the connection of Ar Rajjal's story and Zaid? Due to the actions that Ar Rajjal laid out, it became the fuel for Zaid to go after him as he saw Ar Rajjal as someone who is worst than Musailamah as Ar Rajjal exploited all his previous deeds - do remember that Ar Rajjal lived with the Prophet ﷺ, memorized verses from the Qur'an and even gave his allegiance to Abu Bakr - yet due to his thirst for power, he lied and supported Musailamah and his prophethood. Now, this is a big thing - imagine someone who used to be with the Prophet ﷺ, sat with him, learned with him and supported him has just went against him and confirmed that Musailamah's sovereignty - it truly caused chaos and put a division amongst the Muslims. So when the battle of Yamamah came, Zaid Radiyallahu Anhu went after Ar Rajjal. It was said that Zaid attempted thrice to kill him yet due to the number of people fighting Ar Rajjal would be swallowed and be hidden from him. Only on his fourth attempt that he was able to grab Ar Rajjal and end his lies, apostasy and calamity he had brought amongst the Muslims.

The news of Ar Rajjal's death spread so fast that it reached Musailamah in no time - and he got scared that terror and fear was drawn to his face. On the other hand, Muslims who were down and almost defeated heard this news, started to feel dignity and pride and regain their thirst for victory and martyrdom. As for Zaid, he paused and supplicated to Allah and went back dividing into the enemy lines until he gained martyrdom. Ultimately, Muslims won this battle. As the Muslims marched back to Madinah, 'Umar was standing at the gates waiting for his brother but in vain, before he thought he would see his brother - a man came and condoled him for the lose of his brother Zaid in which 'Umar said: “May Allah have mercy upon Zaid, he preceded me in two instances. He embraced Islam before me and gained martyrdom before me, too.” Years have passed yet every time wind blows on the face of 'Umar, he would say: “Whenever the east wind blows, I smell the scent of Zaid.” _____ Subhan'Allah! Indeed, Zaid (to those who haven't read about him) might be just known to many of us as the brother of 'Umar - but he was much more than that. His status can be seen with 'Umar's own words - he preceded me in two instances. Zaid became Muslim before 'Umar, he was one of those Abu Bakr had invited to Islam. He was granted martyrdom before 'Umar - Sahabah used to race for martyrdom - as they all yearned to be in Jannah! My dear brothers and sisters in Islam, people will speak, comment and will say something about you - no matter what you do. So, do not bother yourself with it. Rather, focus whether your deeds are that of those that please your Creator or are they of those that earn His Wrath. Walk your own path. - because truly if you and the person who is always mentioned with you walk different paths yet work on perfecting their worship and deeds - eventually your paths will cross and ultimately end on the same path as you reach your final destination. Don't get me wrong, 'Umar never wanted fame but this is something that he was blessed and tested with. Zaid and 'Umar didn't want fame and if you look for Zaid - rarely he was mentioned or his stories were shared yet this particular one was kept by Allah for us to hear about him. Zaid shows that you do not need the recognition of people, that you do not need to be mentioned amongst the people for you to do deeds that would please Allah. Nowadays, even giving into charity - people would make a press conference or even post all of it online or that even when praying people will take a picture of it and post online "#prayed". Just ask yourself, why is there a thirst for fame in your heart? Why is there a need to post every deed you do "for the sake of Allah"? Isn't it more beautiful to do a deed in secret for the sake of Allah because the sincerity in it is so pure and so genuine? Next time, give without anyone seeing or knowing. Pray in the middle of the night when everyone else is asleep and you will truly know the difference. Try it. ______ And we pray that Allah accept all our deeds and forgive us and may Allah be make us amongst the people who do things sincerely for His Sake and grant us a heart that yearns no fame but His pleasure. Amin Umm Umar Khaled ______ Stories were taken from: • Men Around the Messenger | Chapter 26 • The Hawk of the Day of Al Yamamah

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