Amir ul Momineen Hazrat Umar’s Wife Acts as a Midwife The second Caliph of Islam, Amir-ul-Muminin Hazrat Umar (radiyallahu anhu) during the time of his Caliphate, used to patrol the streets and suburbs of Madinah himself during the night in order to keep watch. One night during his night-patrols, he saw a camel-hair tent pitched […]
Category: Sympathy and Self-Sacrifice
Hamzah’s Shroud
Story of Hazrat Hamzah’s Shroud in the Battle of Uhud Rasulullah’s dear uncle and one of his earliest supporters, Hamzah (radiyallahu anhu) fell in the battle of Uhud, and the ruthless enemy brutally cut off his nose, ears and vitals. He was ripped open and his heart, lungs and liver were torn out and the […]
Hazrat Umar Trying to Surpass Abu Bakr r.a
Hazrat Umar Trying to Surpass Abu Bakr r.a Umar (radiyallahu anhu) narrates: “Once Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) asked for contributions in the path of Allah, In those days, I was in possession of some wealth. I thought thus, ‘Time and again Abu Bakr (radiyallahu anhu) has surpassed me in spending for the sake of Allah […]
Overpayment of Zakah
Overpayment of Zakah – Aik Sahabi Ka Zakaat Mein Oont Dena Ubayy Ibn Ka’b (radiyallahu anhu) says: “Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) once sent me to collect Zakah dues from a locality. I went to person there, and asked about the details of his possessions. A baby camel, one year old, was due from him in […]