A glimpse at the life of ‘Umar Ibn Al-Khattaab – III
His checking on the situation of his people: Aslam, may Allah be pleased with him, who was the freed slave of 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, reported: “I accompanied `Umar Ibn Al-Khattaab, may Allah be pleased with him, to the marketplace. A woman came after him saying, ‘O... More
Nov 12, 2024
Abu Bakr As-Siddeeq: The First Caliph (632-34 C.E.)
Abu Bakr may Allah be pleased with him, was a well-respected and rich merchant of Makkah, belonging to the Quraysh tribe. When Muhammad, was bestowed prophethood, Abu Bakr, may Allah be pleased with him, was away in Yemen on business. When he came back, people gave him the astounding news... More
Nov 12, 2024
Sa'eed Ibn 'Aamir Al-Jumahi
The young man named Sa'eed Ibn 'Aamir Al-Jumahi was one of the throng of thousands who had gone to At-Tan'eem, on the outskirts of Makkah, in answer to the call of the chieftains of the tribe of Quraysh, to witness the death of Khubayb Ibn 'Adiyy one of the companions... More
Nov 12, 2024
'Abdullah Ibn Salam: From Judaism to Islam
Al-Hussein Ibn Salam was one of the scholars of the Jews who lived in Yathrib, (Madeenah). All the people of the town had the greatest respect for him. Everyone, no matter what his religion was, treated him with reverence. He had a high reputation for piety, righteousness, and straightforwardness. Al-Hussein... More
Nov 12, 2024
'Abdullaah Ibn Umm Maktoom
'Abdullaah Ibn Umm Maktoom, may Allah be pleased with him, was the cousin of Khadeejah Bint Khuwaylid, Mother of the Believers, may Allah be pleased with her. His father was Qays Ibn Sa’eed and his mother was 'Aatikah Ibnt 'Abdullaah. She was called Umm Maktoom (Mother of the concealed one)... More
Nov 12, 2024