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Abu Ubaidah (RA) – The Trustworthy One
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Every nation has a trustworthy guardian, and the trustworthy guardian of this Ummah is Abu ‘Ubaidah bin Jarrah.” -Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Bismillah, Trust is the foundation of all relationships. However, being trustworthy is no easy feat! It requires you to fight with your selfish wants and desires, for the sake…
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The Battle of Badr-The Real 300
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Bismillah, Many of us know of the movie “300”. What if I told you that 300 men defeated over 1000 men in battle. And they did this whilst FASTING! Impossible you say? Well, this did happen! The Battle of Badr, fought on the 17th of Ramadan in the 2nd year…
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Sa’eed Ibn Zayd (RA)-The Unsung Hero
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“O Lord, if You have prevented me from attaining this good, do not prevent my son from doing so.” -Zayd on his deathbed (father of Sa’eed RA) Bismillah, There are many “Unsung Heroes” in history. But Sa’eed Ibn Zayd (RA) is the most deserving of this title. Sa’eed Ibn Zayd…
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The 2nd Century Hijri- The Flourishing of Islamic Civilisation
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Bismillah, The 2nd century Hijri (719-816 CE) was a crucial time in Islamic history. The period marked the solidification of the Islamic empire and the flourishing of intellectual, cultural, and administrative growth. As well as the transition from Umayyad to an Abbasid Caliphate. 750 CE – Fall of the Umayyads…
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Sa’d Ibn Abi Waqqas (RA)-The Archer of Islam
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“Oh Allah, guide his shot and grant his supplication” Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on Sa’d (RA) Bismillah, No risk, no reward. Playing it safe in life is the biggest risk. We must muster the courage to take calculated risks for great rewards. Today, we will discuss the courageous life of Sa’d…
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The Night of Power- First Revelation of the Qur’an
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“We have indeed revealed this (Message) in the Night of Power” Qur’an (97:1) IntroductionThe revelation of the Qur’an to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Cave Hira (Mount Nur) by Angel Gabriel (AS) marked the inception of Prophethood. This pivotal event transformed Muhammad (PBUH) from a respected merchant to the Messenger of…
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Abdur Rahman Ibn Awf (RA): The Generous Companion
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“O Allah, bless the wealth of Abdur-Rahman ibn Awf.” Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Bismillah, Have you heard of the saying “Money is the route of all evil? I’m pretty sure you have. What if I told you that money can be the route of good? Today, we will be shedding light…
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Az-Zubayr (RA)- The Disciple
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the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Every Prophet (ﷺ) has a disciple and my disciple is Az-Zubayr.” Musnad Ahmad 680 Bismillah, Tough days are inevitable, dedication is key. We must be dedicated to our cause. Dedication = Discipline. Only the disciplined are free! In this blog post, we’ll explore the…
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Talha (RA)- The Living Martyr
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Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Whoever would be pleased to look at a martyr walking upon the face of the earth, then let him look at Talhah bin ‘Ubaidullah.” Tirmidhi (3739) Bismillah, Every brave person feels fear. But they overcome their feelings to do what’s necessary. Therefore, you are only…
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Ali (RA)- The Courageous Caliph
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Prophet (ﷺ) said to ‘Ali, “You are to me, in the position that Harun was to Musa, [except that there is no Prophet after me].” Tirmidhi (3731) Bismillah, It takes courage to face conflict and overcome adversity. Many of us are conflict averse. But sometimes conflict is necessary for the…