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Life Lessons from Imam Ibn Ḥazm

Imam Ibn Hazm (Rahimahullah) said: “If you find that you have a natural inclination towards a particular science – even if that science is inferior to others – don’t preoccupy yourself with other than it, lest you become like the one who tries to grow coconut trees in Andalus (Spain) or olive trees in India;Continue reading “Life Lessons from Imam Ibn Ḥazm”

Answering the question- ‘Why did Umar ibn Al-Khattab dismiss Khalid ibn Al-Waleed (Radi Allahu ‘Anhuma)?’

Why did Umar ibn Al-Khattab dismiss Khalid ibn Al-Waleed (May Allah be pleased with the both)? Author: Ibrahim bin Muhammad Al-Huqail from ‘Min Zaakiratit-Tareekh (From The Memoirs of History)’. Translated by: Mohammed bin Thajammul Hussain Manna (slightly adapted). [Taken from Islamweb.net Qatar] The status of the Sahabah (the companions of Prophet Muhammad), may Allah beContinue reading “Answering the question- ‘Why did Umar ibn Al-Khattab dismiss Khalid ibn Al-Waleed (Radi Allahu ‘Anhuma)?’”

The Legacy of Subhas Chandra Bose: A Beacon of Courage and Sacrifice

Subhas Chandra Bose, popularly called ‘Netaji’, a name etched in the annals of history, was a luminary whose indomitable spirit and unwavering patriotism galvanized the Indian independence movement. Born on January 23, 1897, in Cuttack, Odisha, Bose was a prodigious student, securing top ranks and eventually moving to England to prepare for the Indian CivilContinue reading “The Legacy of Subhas Chandra Bose: A Beacon of Courage and Sacrifice”

UNVEILING THE SILENT HEROES – Indonesia’s Invisible Bravery in the Heart of Bosnia’s Struggle

A Brief Background The Bosnian genocide, occurring between 1992 and 1995, was a horrific campaign of ethnic cleansing primarily targeting Bosnian Muslims (Bosniaks) by Bosnian Serb forces. This tragedy was rooted in the disintegration of Yugoslavia, a multi-ethnic federation. After the death of President Tito in 1980, nationalist tensions resurfaced. Yugoslavia began to fracture alongContinue reading “UNVEILING THE SILENT HEROES – Indonesia’s Invisible Bravery in the Heart of Bosnia’s Struggle”

The Miqat (station of entering the state of Ihram) for the residents of Makkah who wish to perform Umrah- Shaikh Abdul Azeez bin Abdullah bin Baaz

The Miqat (station of entering the state of Ihram) for the residents of Makkah who wish to perform Umrah. (From: The recordings of Shaikh Abdul Azeez bin Abdullah bin Baaz on Noor Ala Ad-Darb) The host: Ahsan Allahu Ilaykum. This questioner, Umm Salam from Makkahtul-Mukarramah, asks about performing Umrah: (She asks) From where should sheContinue reading “The Miqat (station of entering the state of Ihram) for the residents of Makkah who wish to perform Umrah- Shaikh Abdul Azeez bin Abdullah bin Baaz”