A couple of weeks ago I was blessed with the opportunity to be a speaker along sheikh Talal, one of the teachers that has had a great influence on me al-hamdulillah. The session was titled “Know Your Prophet” and was at the Halton Islamic Association (now on the blogroll :) ). I spoke on the […]
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The questions not asked
Published April 5th, 2007 in Hadith, History, Inspirational, Islam, Quotes and Talk Notes. 7 CommentsA couple of short answers
Published April 5th, 2007 in Blogging about the blog, Hadith, Inspirational, Islam, Life the Universe and Everything, Quotes and Tazkiyah. 3 CommentsThings have been hectic, hence the last two week hiatus. I am still working on that loooong article on humor in classic texts, but in the meantime the buffer has filled up with things I’ve been meaning to post. So a few entries to follow. The long post will most likely come next week inshaa […]
It is narrated that the prophet, may God’s peace and blessings be upon him, said:
ألا أخبركم بأحبكم إلي وأقربكم مني مجالس يوم القيامة أحاسنكم أخلاقاً؟ الموطأون أكنافاً، الذين يألفون ويؤلفون. ألا أخبركم بأبغضكم إلي وأبعدكم مني مجالس يوم القيامة؟ الثرثارون المتفيهقون.
“Shall I tell you of those of you that are most beloved to me […]
Five only answers
Published March 14th, 2007 in Blogging about the blog, Inspirational, Islam, Quotes and Reminiscing. 4 CommentsApologies for staying away for so long. I’ve been trying to write my 3rd episode in the discussion on humor, and it’s taking a long time. The primary reason for that is that when I decided to do just a little bit of research I found many more sources, and so many more examples, than […]
When everything goes against you . . .
Published February 4th, 2007 in Inspirational and Quotes. 7 CommentsThe quotes that are provided on a daily basis (see Today’s Quote in the sidebar on the right) are quite the food for thought sometimes. Today’s was by Harriet Beecher Stowe (author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin). She says, “When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though […]
Munajah of Amer ibn Abdillah at-Tamimi
Published January 17th, 2007 in Dua, Inspirational and Quotes. 1 CommentMy god, You have created me by Your command, and caused me to stand the tests of this dunya by Your wish, then you told me, “Hold on.” Then how may I hold on if You do not hold me in Your gentle care, You the One with strength, the Firm.
My god, verily You know that […]
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