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EPISODE 010: Translations of Memory: The Films of Palestinian Cinema (Part One)

Understanding the history of Palestinian cinema begins with an understanding of its positioning in survival through decades of war and the diaspora of its culture. The events of the "Nakba", which sought the displacement and dispossession of an entire Palestinian nation, in 1948 set a paradigm of violence against Palestinians and the sovereignty of their land. Many of these tragic events, and those that took place leading, were captured by filmmakers alongside the birth of celluloid film technology, however, many of these films remain either lost or destroyed to this day. Film historians, and many Palestinian filmmakers, can identify Palestinian cinema through its four periods that are divided by significant markers of social change. 

In Part One of Episode 010: Translations of Memory: The Films of Palestinian Cinema, we look into the signifying factors that shifted the first and second waves of Palestinian Cinema. Palestinian cinema is most recognized for its resistance to settler occupational forces that debilitated decades of independent productions, while its nation of people struggled to crystallize its unity and cultural homogeny, as much of its historical films were lost, and thus only exist today through memory and re-distributed by oral storytelling. 

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The Life of The Prophet Muhammad(pbuh): The Assignment of the Duty of the Prophethood and First Muslims

Hz. Ali Embraces Islam

Hazrat Khadija’s conversion to Islam in an unhesitant fashion made our Holy Prophet (PBUH) extremely happy and increased his enthusiasm. There was someone in this world that had accepted and had attested to his cause.

The second person whom our Holy Prophet (PBUH) invited to Islam was again one of the closest to him; and that person was Hazrat Ali. He was under our Holy Prophet’s (PBUH) discipline since he was four or five years old. As a result, he had incomparable manners and a higher sense of wisdom and morality than his peers.

One day, he saw our Holy Prophet (PBUH) and Hazrat Khadija praying. He looked at them in awe and after they finished praying, he asked, “What is this?” Our Holy Prophet (PBUH) answered, “Oh Ali, this is the religion that Allah loves and that He has chosen. I invite you to believe in Allah, who is One and to refrain from worshiping Lat and Uzza, who can neither benefit nor harm humanity.”

Hazrat Ali paused for a moment and looked towards the ground with his sweet, childlike glance. He then replied, “This is something that I have not seen or heard until now. I cannot say anything without first consulting with my father, Abu Talib.”

However, our Holy Prophet (PBUH) had not received permission to openly declare his cause. For this reason, he warned Hazrat Ali, “Oh Ali! If you choose to follow what I have said then do so, but if you choose not to, then keep what you have heard and seen a secret. Do not say anything to anyone.” 

Hazrat Ali promised to keep this a secret upon hearing our Holy Prophet’s (PBUH) warning. He spent the night thinking. Together with the sunrise, a sense of enlightenment arose in his heart. He went before our Holy Prophet’s (PBUH) presence, “When Allah created me, He did not ask Abu Talib for permission; therefore, I will seek Allah’s advice so that I can worship Him” and he became Muslim. Hazrat Ali, who attained the honor of being “the first child to become a Muslim”, was ten years old at the time. 

Taking precautions is always favorable. However, it is especially favorable when a new cause is beginning to spread. By telling Hazrat Ali not to recount what he had seen and heard to anyone for the time being, Allah’s Messenger (PBUH) was taking precautions, acting wisely, taking gradual measures, and setting an example for us. Allah’s Messenger (PBUH) was always careful to apply precautions and took timing and conditions into consideration very seriously; such conduct was vitally importance during his prophethood.

Zaid bin Haritha, who our Holy Prophet (PBUH) had adopted, followed Hazrat Khadija and Hazrat Ali by converting to Islam.

After their conversion, the ties that Hazrat Ali and Hazrat Zaid had towards our Holy Prophet (PBUH) were strengthened and renewed. From then on, they would not separate from our Master’s (PBUH) side and they performed their prayers and worshipped with him.

From time to time, Hazrat Ali would go to the Kaaba with our Holy Prophet (PBUH) and perform his prayers there.

Before Afif Kindi became a Muslim, he had gone to Mecca with the intention of shopping and saw our Holy Prophet (PBUH), Hazrat Khadija, and Hazrat Ali praying. After he became a Muslim, he related the account with envy:

“I really wish I had become a Muslim at that time and that I had been the fourth person among them!” 

Despite our Holy Prophet (PBUH) not having openly declared his cause to the public at that time, the unbelievers were not pleased that they were praying at the Kaaba and did not want the two to worship differently from them. For that reason, at a later time, our Holy Prophet (PBUH) and Hazrat Ali deemed it more suitable to pray in the fields and valleys.

Hazrat Ali’s parents were after him

This condition of Hazrat Ali, in which he did not separate from our Holy Prophet’s (PBUH) side and followed him like a shadow, caused his parents to panic and worry. Lady Fatima, in particular, was overly worried. She said to her husband, “your son is wandering with Muhammad too much. Be careful that nothing happens to him.”

Abu Talib was an understanding person. He wanted to learn the situation directly from our Holy Prophet (PBUH). One day, he followed our Holy Prophet (PBUH) and Hazrat Ali. He found them praying in one of the valleys in Mecca. He asked the Master of the Universe (PBUH), “Oh, my brother’s son, what religion is this?”

Our Holy Prophet (PBUH) replied, “Oh, Uncle, you are among those whom I invite to the truth. You are supposed to be among the first to accept this invitation since you are the most deserving out of everyone! Abandon the practice of idol worshipping and believe in the One True God.”

Abu Talib was absorbed in thought for some time and at last he said, “I cannot separate from my old religion. However, continue to practice this religion that you follow! By Allah, I swear that while I am alive, no one can hinder you from completing your mission and do to you anything that you do not like.” Afterwards, he turned to his son and asked, “Oh, my dear son, what is this religion that you follow?”

Hazrat Ali replied, “My dear father, I too have testified to Allah and His Messenger and have attested to every message that he has brought from Allah. I followed him and prayed together with him.”

Upon this, Abu Talib said, “Oh son! It is befitting that you enter the religion of your uncle’s son willingly.” He will only invite you to beneficence. Submit to him!” By saying these words, he made our Holy Prophet (PBUH) and Hazrat Ali happy. He then walked away from there.

When he returned home, Lady Fatima hastily said to him in a harsh tone, “Where is your son? My servant saw him praying with Muhammad on the site of Jiyad. Do you approve of your son changing his religion?”

Abu Talib replied, “Be quiet! By God, it mostly falls upon the uncle and the father to support and help.” By saying these words, he expressed that there was no need to worry and concern. Afterwards he said, “If my ego complied with my wish to leave Abdulmuttalib’s religion, then I would subject myself to Muhammad since he is gentle, trustworthy, and pure.”

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Ash-hadu an la ilaha illa Allah, Wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan Rasulu-Allah.”

Translation:  “I bear witness that there is no God but God (Allah – i.e. there is none worthy of worship but Allah), and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.”

If you read this whole heartedly, you are converted to Islam.

Locations of Islamic Center

In Japan:

Hiroshima Islamic Cultural Centre

ICCS-Islamic Cultural Center of Sendai

Fukuoka Masjid Al Nour Islamic Culture Center

Etc

In South Korea:

Seoul Central Mosque

Islamic Center of Daejeon (ICD)

Incheon Islamic Center

Busan Mosque

Etc

In Philippines:

MA'HAD MANILA AND ISLAMIC CENTER MOSQUE

Al-Huda Mosque and Ma-had Inc.

Cebu Islamic Center (Al-Masjid)

Etc

In Italy:

Centro Culturale Islamico (Moschea)

Milan Muslim Center

The Islamic Cultural Association Muhammadiah

Islamic Cultural Centre of Italy and Grand Mosque of Rome

Etc

In Croatia

Islamic Center of Rijeka

Islamic community of Croatia - Meshihat

Etc

In Cyprus

Selimiye Camii

Landmark of Hala Sultan Tekkesi

Osman Fazil Polat Pasha Mosque

In Canada

Canadian Islamic Center - Al Rashid Mosque

Islamic Centre of Cambridge

Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) - Edmonton

Etc

In Austria:

Islamic Centre of Vienna

Islamisches Kulturzentrum Graz

Etc

In Hungary:

Budapest Mosque

Masjid Al-Huda

Masjid Dar Al-Salam

Jakováli Hasszán-dzsámi és minaret

Etc

In Bulgaria

Banya Bashi Mosque

Grand Mufti Office

Etc

In Poland

Masjid Islamic Center Of Warsaw

Islamic Center Krakow

Muslim Cultural and Educational Center in Poznan

Centrum Kultury Islamu

Ośrodek Kultury Muzułmańskiej

Centrum Kultury Islamu

Etc

In Sweden

Islamic Center i Malmö - Moskén

Jönköping Islamic Center

Afghan Islamic Center in Sweden

Khadija Center

Islamiska Kulturcentret

Imam Ali Islamic Center Jarfalla

Islamiska Sunni Centret

Etc

In United Kingdom:

Islamic Center of England

London Muslim Center

West London Islamic Center

Brighton Mosque & Muslim Community Center

Greenwich Islamic Center

Reading University Muslim Center

Etc

In Ukraine:

Islamic Cultural Center in Kyiv

Association of Muslims in Ukraine

Mechetʹ, Islamsʹkyy Kulʹturnyy Tsentr مسجد

Ar-Rahma

Al Manar

Islamic Cultural Center "Faith"

Etc

In Romania

Mosque (Islamic & Cultural League of Romania)

Masjid Ar-Rahman

Muslim Sisters Association (Tayba Islamic central and cultural association)

Alquds Masjid

The Great Mosque

Etc

In Ethiopia:

Ibnu Mosque | Kolfe 18 | ኢብኑ መስጊድ | ኮልፌ 18

Jafar Mosque | Bole

Grand Anwar Mosque

In Iceland:

Moskan í Reykjavík

The Grand Mosque of Iceland

Islamic Cultural Center of Iceland

Ahmadiyya Community Iceland

In Estonia:

Estonian Islamic Center

In Denmark:

Danish Islamic Center

Islamic Cultural Center

Wakf, The Islamic Faith Society in Denmark (DIT)

Etc

In Netherlands:

Imam Malik Islamic Center Leiden

Mobarak Mosque, Ahmadiyya Jamaat, The Hague

Islamic Cultural Centre of Leidsche Rijn

Islamic Faith Foundationمسجد جامع

Noori Razvi Islamic Society of the Netherlands

Mevlana Mosque

Etc

In Germany:

Islamic Centre of Hamburg

Islamic Centre of Kaiserslautern

Islamic Centre of Munich

Islamic Community Frankfurt E.V Abu Bakr mosque

Etc

In Greece

Mosque of Athens

Al-Salam Mosque

Tzisdarakis Mosque ( inside Museum of Modern Greek Culture)

Alaca Imaret Mosque

Etc

In Finland:

Masjid Al-Huda (Helsinki Islamic Center)

Masjid Darul Aman مسجد

Tampereen islamin Yhdyskunta

Etc

In Haiti:

Mosquée At-Tawheed مسجد

Trouin Islamic Center

Al-Fatiha Mosque

In Guatemala

Mezquita Al Daawa Islamica en Guatemala

Mezquita Baitul Awal

Etc

In Iraq

Al-Sahla Great Mosque

Jalil Khayat Mosque

Etc

In India:

India Islamic Culture Centre, Delhi

Masjid E Ibad Ur Rahman - Islamic Mosque, Educational & Community Centre

Jubilee Hills Mosque and Islamic Centre

Etc

In Australia:

Australian Islamic Centre

Canberra Islamic Centre (CIC)

Coburg Islamic Centre (CIC)

Australian Bosnian Islamic Centre Deer Park

In Panama:

Musallah Villa Caceres(Shaykh al-Hadith, Muhammad Zakariyya Kandhlawi)

Madina Masjid

Jama Masjid

In South Sudan:

Main Mosque

Mosque of Mahad

In Zambia:

Noor Mosque

Luqman Mosque

Makeni Masjid Lusaka

Etc

In North Macedonia:

Colorful Mosque

Mosque Dukjandjik

Mustafa Paša

Mosque „Aladža“

Murat Paša

Etc

In Cameron

Yaounde Central Mosque

Etc

In Vanuatu

Port Villa Grand Mosque

In Lithuania:

Vilnius Mosque and Islamic Center

In Latvia:

Islamic Cultural Center of Latvia

Mosque - "MIRAS" Kultūras un Izglītības Centrs مسجد

In Tuvalu

Ahmadiya Tuvalu Mosque

In Albania

Xhamia e Madhe - Ebu Bekr mosque

Lead Mosque Berat

Namazgah Mosque

Etc

In Tunisia

Mosque Malik Ibn Anas Carthage

Great Mosque of Kairouan

Sidi Oqba

Etc

In Paraguay

Centro Benéfico Cultural Islámico de Asunción

Mezquita del Este

In Tonga

Masjid Al-Nedzla Balija Khadeejah

In Papua New Guinea

Mosque Hohola

In Marshall Islands:

Baitul-Ahad Mosque - Ahmadiyya Muslim Community RMI

In San Marino, Molossia, Palau, Cabo Verde, Czech, Nauru, Monaco, Micronesia, Kiribati, Georgia

None but hopefully they will build one, Insha Allah.

I won't write any islamic center in Israel because they steal lands from Palestine ☺☺

I hope I covered every countries who are abstain and against ceasefires

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🔘The Rightly Guided Caliphs: (The four Great Sahaba who ruled after the Prophet)

♻️️Abu Bakr As-Siddeeq – He was the Prophet’s (pbuh) chosen companion for the Hijrah. (Migration To Madinah)

♻️️Umar Ibn Al-Khattab – During his reign, Iraq, Syria, Palestine and Egypt all became part of the Muslim Empire.

♻️️Uthman Ibn Affan – He was considered the most modest of the Sahaba and even the angels would feel shy around him.

♻Ali Ibn Abi Talib – He grew up in the Prophet’s (pbuh) home and accepted Islam when he was ten years old.

🔵🔴🔘The Early Converts: (Those who converted before the Hijrah)

♻️️Zaid Ibn Haritha – He chose to live with the Prophet (pbuh) over his own father.

♻️️Khadija Bint Khuwailid – She was the Prophet’s first wife and the first believer too.

♻️️Fathima Bint Asad – She was the wife of Abu Talib and raised the Prophet (pbuh) after his grandfather passed away.

♻️️Safiyya Bint Abdul Mutallib – She was the Prophet’s (pbuh) aunt and mother of Zubair Ibn Al-Awwam

♻Abu Ubaidah Ibn Al-Jarrah – He was known as the trustworthy man of this ummah and was chosen to lead the Muslim armies by

♻️️Umar Ibn Al-Khattab.

Abu Dharr Al-Ghifaari – He was not from Makkah but went to Makkah in search of the Prophet (pbuh) and became an early convert.

♻️️Zubair Ibn Al-Awwam – He was the first person to draw his sword in defense of Islam.

♻️️Bilal Ibn Rabaa – He was an African slave who was freed and became the first Mu’addhin.

♻️️Talha Ibn Ubaidullah – He was known as the living martyr due the number of injuries he sustained at Uhud.

♻️️Sad Ibn Abi Waqqas – He was one of the blessed ten and the last of them to pass away.

♻️️Fathima Bint Al-Khattab – She was the sister of Umar and converted to Islam before him.

♻️️Zaid Ibn Al-Khattab – He was the elder brother of Umar, converted to Islam before him, and was martyred at Yamama.

♻Abdur Rahman Ibn Awf – He was the wealthiest Sahabi and was extremely generous. He was also one of the blessed ten.

♻Khabbab Ibnt Arrat – He was an early convert who endured the worst torture for the sake of Islam.

♻Saeed Ibn Zaid – He was one of the blessed ten, husband of Fathima Bint Khattab and the son of the famous Zaid Ibn Amr Ibn Nufail. (look him up)

♻️️Sumayya bint Khayyat – She was the first martyr to die for Islam. She was killed by Abu Jahl.

♻️️Yasir Ibn Amir – Husband of Sumayya, he was the first male martyr to die for Islam. Also killed by Abu Jahl.

♻️️Ammar Ibn Yasir – The son of Yasir Ibn Amir. He lived a long life and died during the civil war.

♻️️Mus’ab Ibn Umair – He was the first person to be sent out of Makkah on an official mission of Dawah, and was responsible for the Dawah spreading through Madinah.

♻️️Abu Hudhaifah Ibn Utbah – He was an early convert to Islam who was martyred at Yamama.

♻️️Salim Mawla Abi Hudhaifah – He was the slave of Abu Hudhaifa, who freed him and adopted him. They died together in Yamama,

♻Hamza Ibn Abdul Mutallib -He was the uncle of the Prophet (pbuh). He was martyred at Uhud.

🔴🔵🔘The Ansar of Madinah: (The helpers, the Sahaba from Madinah)

❤️️Sa’d Ibn Muadh – He was the leader of the Aus tribe, and was martyred after the Battle of the Trench.

❤️️Sa’d Ibn Ubadah – He was the leader of the Khazraj tribe, and was appointed as the leader of the Ansaar.

❤️️Abdullah Ibn Rawaaha – He was the poet who defended Islam with his words. He was martyred at Mut’ah.

❤️️Umm Sulaim Ar-Rumaysa – When Abu Talha wanted to marry her, she asked him to convert to Islam and his conversion would suffice as her Mahr (wedding gift).

❤️️Anas Ibn Malik – The son of Umm Sulaim, he served the Prophet (pbuh) for ten years and never encountered a bad word from him.

❤️️Al-Baraa Ibn Malik – Another son of Umm Sulaim, he was a brave warrior responsible for the victory at Yamama.

❤️️Abdullah Ibn Salaam – He was a Jewish Rabbi who converted to Islam.

❤️️Salmaan Al-Farsee – He was a Persian who traveled in search of the truth. His travels brought him to Madinah and Islam.

❤️️Abu Darda – He was known for his dislike for this world and love of the late night prayer.

❤️️Abu Dujana – He was a brave warrior who was given the Prophet’s (pbuh) sword.

❤️️Umm Haram Bint Milhan – The Prophet (pbuh) prophecized that she would sail with the first Muslim navy. She did so and was buried in Cyprus.

🔵🔴🔘The Late Converts: (Those who converted in the last five years of the Prophet’s life)

❤️️Khalid Ibn Waleed – He was known as the sword of Allah and was undefeated in battle.

❤️️Amr Ibn Al-Aas – He was a well-spoken diplomat and was responsible for the conquest of Egypt.

❤️️Abu Sufyan – He fought against Islam most of his life, eventually converted and from his progeny came the first Muslim dynasty.

❤️️Hind Bint Utbah – The wife of Abu Sufyan, and the mother of the first Muslim King, Muawiyah.

❤️️Wahshi – He was a freed slave who was responsible for killing Hamza before becoming a Muslim, and accredited with killing the false prophet Musaylama after converting.

❤️️Uthman Ibn Talha – He was responsible for the keys of the Kabah and this responsibility remains with his descendants until today.

❤️️Ikrimah Ibn Abi Hakam – He was the son of Abu Jahl, and died a martyr at Yarmook.

❤️️Safwan Ibn Umayyah – He was the son of Umayyah Ibn Khalaf and only converted to Islam after the battle of Hunayn.

❤️️Suhail Ibn Amr – He was a dynamic speaker and initially a staunch enemy of Islam. He expressed great regret at accepting Islam so late, and made up for it in Jihad.

❤️️Abu Hurairah – He converted to Islam three years before the Prophet (pbuh) passed away, yet narrated more Hadiths than any other Sahabi.

❤️️Muawiyah Ibn Abi Sufyan – He was the first Muslim king and founder of the Umayyad Dynasty.

❤️️Yazeed Ibn Abi Sufyan – He was the elder brother of Muawiyah and considered more righteous than him.

❤️️Abbas Ibn Abdul Mutallib – He was the uncle of the Prophet (pbuh) and is considered the last person to make Hijrah to Madinah.

🔴🔵🔘The Prophet’s Wives: (Khadija was already mentioned earlier)

❤️️Aisha Bint Abi Bakr – She narrated more Hadiths than any other woman and was a great scholar of Islam.

❤️️Sauda Bint Zam’ah – She was the second woman that the Prophet (pbuh) married and helped raise his daughters.

❤️️Hafsa Bint Umar – She was the daughter of Umar Ibn Al-Khattab and the custodian of the Qur’an.

❤️️Zainab Bint Jahsh – She was the Prophet’s cousin and married to him through Surah Al-Ahzaab. She was known for her generosity.

❤️️Safiyyah Bint Huyay – She was the daughter of a Jewish Chief, and a descendant of Prophet Harun (AS).

❤️️Juwairiyyah Bint Al-Harith – She was known for spending most of her time in Salah and Dhikr.

❤️️Zainab Bint Khuzayma – She was known for her generosity and passed away two years after marrying the Prophet (pbuh).

❤️️Maymuna Bint Al-Harith – She was the last woman that Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) married.

❤️️Umm Habiba Bint Abi Sufyan – She was one of those who migrated to both Abyssinia and later Madinah.

❤️️Umm Salama – She was known for her wisdom and knowledge. She narrated many important Hadiths.

🔴🔵🔘The Prophet’s Family and Relatives:

❤️️Fathima – She is the leader of the women of Paradise.

❤️️Zainab – She was the Prophet’s eldest daughter and passed away during his lifetime.

❤️️Ruqayya – She was married to Uthman Ibn Affan and passed away around the same time as the Battle of Badr.

❤️️Umm Khulthoom – She married Uthman Ibn Affan after her sister passed away. She also passed away during the Prophet’s lifetime.

❤️️Hassan Ibn Ali – He was responsible for ending the first civil war and reuniting the ummah.

❤️️Hussain Ibn Ali – He was known for his courage in standing up for what he believed in. He was martyred at Karbala.

❤️️Fadhl Ibn Abbas – He was the Prophet’s (pbuh) cousin and assisted in his burial.

❤️️Abdullah Ibn Abbas – He was the younger brother of Fadhl and is known as the greatest authority on Tafseer.

❤️️Jafar Ibn Abi Talib -He was the Prophet’s (pbuh) cousin, and represented the immigrants to Abyssinia in the court of the King of Abyssinia.

❤️️Usamah Ibn Zaid – He was the son of Zaid Ibn Haritha and the Prophet (pbuh) appointed him as a leader when he was still a teenager.

The Sahaba were the first and best generation of Muslims. We need to learn about them, love them, and emulate them. To help you learn more about the Sahaba, here is a short list of 70 amazing facts about 70 Sahaba.

‼️‼️NOTE: I did not write (RA) after each Sahabi’s name, as it is recommended to say it but not obligatory to write it. (RA) is short for Radi Allahu Anhu/haa/hum which means ‘May Allah be pleased with him/her/them’.

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[labbaik-ya-hussain-as]

Asslamu Alaykum,

*Important dates of Maah Rajab*

1 Rajab: Wiladat Imam Muhammad al Baqir (A)

2 Rajab: Wiladat Imam Haadi (A) (acc to some narrations)

3 Rajab: Shahadat Imam Haadi (A)

7 Rajab: Aseeri Imam Kaazim (A)

10 Rajab: Wiladat Imam Jawad (A)

12 Rajab: Wafat Abbas (r) ibn Abdul Mutallib (A)

13 Rajab: Wiladat Sarkaar Ameerul Momineen Imam Ali (A)

15 Rajab: Yaume Shahadat Sayyidah Zaynab Kubra (S), Yaume Shahadat Imam Ja’far Saadiq (A)* (*according to some narrations)

16 Rajab: Exit of Fatima bin Asad (S) from Kabaa

18 Rajab: Wafaat Ibrahim bin Rasool Allah (SW)

23 Rajab: Deadly Attack on Imam Hasan Al Mujtaba (A) by khawarij, Poisioning of Imam Musa Kazim (A)

25 Rajab: Shahadat Imam Musa Kazim (A)

26 Rajab: Shahadat Hazrat Abu Talib (A)

27 Rajab: Yaume Be’sat : Ailaan e Nabuwwat by Rasool Allah (SW)

28 Rajab: Yaume Qayam Imam Husayn (A); Aghaaz Safar e Karbala

29 Rajab: Shahadat Hazrat Khadija tul Kubra (S).

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🍃🌹🍃 Excellence Of Chief Of Ladies, Fatima al-Zahra (sa)

It is enough to say about Fatima (sa) that she is the beloved daughter of the Messenger of Allah (S). Her status is beyond imagination. She is included in verse of Purification1 and the verse of Malediction2.

She is the wife of His Eminence, Ali (as) and the grandmother of nine Imams (as). She is among the fourteen Infallibles (Masoomeen) and is also included among the Holy Five (Panjetan Paak). Numerous traditions regarding her merits have been recorded. A few of them are quoted below:

According to ‘A’ysha, she had not seen anyone more like the Holy Prophet (S) than Fatima al-Zahra (sa) in behavior, conversation and charity, and neither in the manner of standing and sitting. Whenever Lady Sayyida (sa) entered the residence of her father, the Holy Prophet (S) stood up from his place of honor and made her sit in his own place and kissed her. In the same way, when the Holy Prophet (S) went to his daughter’s house, she stood as a mark of respect and made her father sit in her own place and kissed him.3

Another tradition from ‘A’ysha says that once all the wives were present before the Messenger of Allah (S), when Lady Fatima (sa) arrived.

Her style of walking resembled that of the Messenger of Allah (S). Seeing her, the Prophet said, “Welcome, my daughter,” and made her sit to his right.4 We understand from this tradition how the Prophet (S) loved his daughter, Lady Fatima (sa).

We learn from Sahih Tirmidhi, Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim that the Messenger of Allah (S) said that Fatima (sa) was the chief of all the ladies of the world. Then how the statement of Pir Dastagir that the most prominent of women is ‘A’ysha and also Lady Fatima (sa) could be correct? Because according to his tradition, Lady Fatima (sa) is most prominent of all the women of the world, including ‘A’ysha and Lady Khadija al-Kubra (sa).

This unrelated statement only shows that Pir Dastagir has praised Sunnism by it and nothing else. But regret for those who consider these writings to be authentic and make them a part of their faith. According to Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal, Lady Fatima (sa) is the leader of the ladies of Paradise and in this way also she precedes ‘A’ysha and this also disproves Pir Dastagir’s statement.

On page 556 of Seeratul Muhammadiya, through the tradition of Hafiz Ibn Abde Barr through the chain of Abu Thalabi, it becomes clear that whenever the Messenger of Allah (S) returned from war or travel, he first entered the mosque and performed two unit Prayer; after that he visited Lady Fatima (sa) and then he went to his wives.

This shows how much the Prophet (S) loved his daughter, Lady Fatima (s.a.). Musavvir bin Hadhrama has stated that the Prophet said:

“Fatima is the piece of my flesh. Those who have angered Fatima, have angered me.”5

Perhaps the two Caliphs had no information about this tradition, otherwise, (in the words of Abul Fida) Abu Bakr would not have sent Umar to burn down the house of Fatima (s.a.) and on reaching her house, Umar would not have been so severe with her, and neither they would have harassed and harmed her so much, that when she passed away from the world, she was very angry at them.

What can be a greater proof of her anger that she willed to His Eminence, Ali (a.s.) that Umar and Abu Bakr should not attend her funeral and should not recite the burial prayer? Due to this, His Eminence, Ali (as) buried her at night, without making a general announcement of her death.

Let Maulavi Nazir Ahmad Sahab write whatever he likes about Lady Fatima (sa), but the anger of Lady Fatima (sa) is not in any way beneficial to Abu Bakr and Umar in both the worlds.

We learn from another tradition of ‘A’ysha that the Holy Prophet (S) said: “Fatima (sa) is the leader of the believing women and she is the chief among all Muslim ladies.”6

This tradition also negates Pir Dastagir’s above-mentioned statement.

Obviously, when according to the saying of the Messenger of Allah (S), Lady Fatima (sa) is the leader of Muslim women, how can ‘A’ysha be considered superior to her?

From the traditions of Seerate Muhammadiya7 and Sharh Fiqhe Akbar8, we know the reason of naming Lady Sayyida as Fatima (sa) was that she would save her progeny and the believers from chastisement on Judgment Day and her marriage was performed according to Allah’s command.

What doubt is there that she would not allow her progeny and followers to enter hell and what doubt is there that she was married to Imam Ali (as) by Allah’s command?

It is known that Umar wanted to marry her, but the Holy Prophet (S) knew that Allah’s will was that she marries His Eminence, Ali (as).

In this condition, it was necessary for the Holy Prophet (S) to refuse Umar’s proposal. We all know that this refusal caused a severe enmity of Umar towards Lady Fatima (sa) and her husband His Eminence, Ali (as) till the end.

In Jameus Saghir9 it is stated that the Messenger of Allah (S) said: “Allah has ordered me to marry my daughter Fatima to Ali.”

According to the tradition of Shoban in Isafur Raghebeen10, whenever the Messenger of Allah (S) went on a journey, first he bid farewell to his daughter. How this shows his love for her! In addition to paternal love, he had regard for her due to her exalted position near the Almighty. Another tradition of Isafur Raghebeen11 on the same page says that on the Day of Resurrection, an announcer will proclaim from the empyrean: “O people! Bow down your heads and close your eyes, so that the Lady of Paradise (S) may pass from the Sirat (bridge).”

The third tradition of page 170 of this book is that the Messenger of Allah (S) said:

“Allah is displeased if Sayyida is displeased and He becomes happy from her happiness.”

Tibrani has narrated this tradition from good chains of narrators from His Eminence, Ali (as) and it shows that in Islamic faith, the sorrow and pleasure of Fatima Zahra (sa) has a great importance and it is a fact that the hereafter of all Muslims depends on Allah’s pleasure and displeasure.

It seems that Abu Bakr and Umar were unaware of this tradition, otherwise, they would have refrained from angering Lady Fatima (sa). It is regretful that they displeased Lady Fatima (sa) very much. There is no escape from destiny. Righteousness is not under man’s control. Allah gives it to whomsoever He likes.

The fourth tradition is mentioned in this book12 from Ahmad that Ali (as) asked Lady Fatima (sa), “Some slave girls and slaves have come to your father, so ask for a servant for yourself.” Lady Fatima (sa) went to her father and requested him thus and said, “I am having blisters on my hands due to turning the millstone.”

The Prophet replied, “By Allah, I shall not give you; but I will teach you the best thing that Jibraeel has informed; that when you go to sleep, recite Ayatul Kursi (Throne Verse), Subhanallah (Glory be to Allah) 33 times, Alhamdo lillah (Praise be to Allah) 33 times and Allaahu Akbar (God is the Greatest) 34 times.”

This is called the rosary (tasbih) of Fatima Zahra and it is recited after every Prayer. This tradition is recorded in Sahih Bukhari on page 163. We should know that training of poverty becomes apparent from this tradition of the Prophet and the Prophet loved poverty very much. Such as his saying: “Poverty is my pride.”

A tradition in Nurul Ain Fi Mashhadul Hasnain by Abu Ishaq Asfaraini says that on Judgment Day, Lady Fatima (s.a.) will be mounted on the she-camel of Paradise and a crown of light will be on her head and the announcer will proclaim loudly: “O people close your eyes, so that the Lady of Judgment Day can pass by.” Then she would come to the empyrean and complain to Allah: “Unjust and wicked people have oppressed me and my sons. O Allah, take revenge from them.” Allah would say, “My dear, you intercede for whomsoever you like. I swear by My Glory that unjust people would not be forgiven.” Then Lady Fatima (s.a.) would say, “O Allah, forgive my believers and their sins.” Allah will order His Angels to release her believers as Fatima (sa) has the right to admit in heaven whomsoever she likes.

It seems that the two Caliphs were also unaware of this tradition, otherwise, they would not become the source of Fatima Zahra’s (sa) displeasure knowingly. It seems that they did not know the tradition about Fatima (sa) or they did not consider it trustworthy. Obviously, it seems that they regarded it to be useless. It is a matter of great regret that such an emphatic statement of the Messenger of Allah (S) should be disregarded as mere moral teaching.

Obviously, the Holy Prophet (S) was the one about whom the Quran says: “Nor does he speak out of desire…”13 and his words were the revelation of Allah. The believer cannot turn away from his words. Otherwise, everyone is free to do whatever one likes.

It is mentioned in Kanzul Haqaiq that the Messenger of Allah (S) said, “O Fatima (sa) be patient on the hardships of the world.” It shows training for poverty. Actually, it is a strange saying and for the believers, these words are source of deliverance and no other words can have such philosophical depth.

It is mentioned in Jameul Sagheer of Allamah Suyuti that the Chiefs of the Ladies of Paradise are four: Maryam (sa), Fatima Zahra (sa), Khadija (sa), Aasiya (s.a.). But Pir Dastagir writes that ‘A’ysha (sa)?is the most superior woman, thus making her superior to all the above-mentioned ladies. A greater praise for Sunnism was not possible!

In Tafseer Nishapuri14 and Seerate Muhammadiya15, Jabir Ansari is recorded to have stated that due to poverty, the Holy Prophet (S) did not eat anything. He went to his wives, but could not get anything. At last, he came to his daughter’s house and asked for something to eat. Lady Fatima (sa) said that she had nothing. So the Messenger of Allah (S) moved away from there. After his departure, a tray of food arrived from Paradise. Lady Fatima (sa) asked Hasan and Hussain (as) to go to their grandfather and call him back.

The Holy Prophet (S) came along with them to Lady Sayyida’s house and asked for the tray. The tray was full of mutton and bread. They all had the food as a feast from Allah and became very happy and thanked Allah. She kept that tray before the Messenger of Allah (S). The Messenger of Allah (S) asked where it has come from? This was the same question that Prophet Zakariya (as) asked Lady Maryam (sa) at the time of her pregnancy, as mentioned in Surah Aale Imran. Fatima Zahra (sa) replied, “It is the sustenance given by Allah.” And the same reply was of Maryam (sa) to the question of Prophet Zakariya (as).

Thus, the Holy Prophet (S), Lady Fatima (sa), His Eminence, Ali (as), Hasan and Hussain (pbbut) and some wives of the Prophet ate to satiation, but the food in the tray did not deplete. Obviously, since it was a feast from Allah, how can there be any question of decrease in it? This incident shows that the Messenger of Allah (S) often remained hungry. Hunger is a must for poverty. Then how is it possible that one who has said: “Poverty is my pride,” should not go without food?

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1. Quran 33:33.

2. Quran 3:61

3. Ref. Pg. no. 339, Tirmidhi.

4. Ref. Sahih Muslim, Pg. 291.

5. Ref. Sahih Bukhari, Vol. 6.

6. Ref. Sahih Muslim, Vol. 2.

7. Pg. 554

8. Mulla Ali Qari, Pg. 131.

9. Pg. 170

10. Pg. 169

11. This tradition is from Ahmad and Baihaqi.

12. Pg. no 171

13. Surah Najm 53:3

14. Vol. 2

15. Pg. 422

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◽▫️Imam Hasan Bin Ali said regarding Words of the Exalted {Into whichever image what He so Desires, He Constitutes you}: Allah Almighty Constituted Ali Bin Abi Talib in the loins of Abu Talib to be upon the likeness of Mohamad. Thus, Ali Bin Abi Talib resembled the Messenger of Allah the most, Hussein Bin Ali resembled (Syeda) Fatima the most, and I resembled Khadija Al-Kubra, the most.

📚Manaqeb A'l Abi Talib, vol.3, p.170.

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Mary's High Status - Prophet Muhammad

Ali Ibn Abi Talib narrated that the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said: “The best of the world’s women is Mary (in her lifetime), and the best of the world’s women is Khadija (in her lifetime).”(Sahih Al-Bukhari)Abu Musa Al-Ashari also narrated that the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said: “May among men attained perfection but among women none attained perfection except Mary the daughter of Imran, and Asiya…

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Upon the receiving of divine revelation from Allah, Rasoolallah only informed three individuals: Ali, Khadija, and Zayd ibn Harithah. Ali was 10 years of age when he accepted Islam. **(Sirah ib Ishaq 114, Tarikh al Khulafa 149, Istiab (3:199-200 #1875, Ali Ibn Abi Taleb) cites traditions stating he was 8,10, 12,13,15,17, or 18 years old. Majma al Zawaid (#14604) states that he was 8 years old. Tabaqat al Kubra (3:21) states he was 9 years old. Ibn Hajar (Isabah 2:1294 #5690, Ali ib Abi Taleb) states, "He was born ten years prior to the onset of the prophetic mission according to sound accounts. Ibn Athir also cites the tradition that he was 10 years old when he accepted Islam (Usd al Ghabah 3:283 #3789, Ali ibn Abi Taleb).**

Ibn Athir, a prominent Sunni biographer and historian, says "He was the first of the people to accept Islam according to the word of many of the scholars." **(Usd al-Ghabah 3:282 #3789).** He also said: "Abu Dharr, Miqdad, Khabbab, Jabir, Abu Said al-Khudri, and others said, 'Ali was the first to accept Islam after Khadijah.' This gave him superiority over the others." **(Usd al-Ghabah 3:284 #3789)**. Ibn Ishaq said, "Ali was the first male to believe in the Messenger of Allah, to pray with him, and to believe in His divine message." **(Sirah Ibn Ishaq 114; Tarikh Tabari 6:83).** Ibn Hajar said, "Ali was the first person to accept Islam according to the word of many of the people of knowledge" **(Isabah 2:1294 #5690).** According to Ibn Abi al-Hadid, "It is related from numerous different distinct traditions from Zayd ibn Arqam, Salman al Farsi, Jabir ibn Abd Allah, and Anas ibn Malik that Ali was the first to accept Islam" **(Ibn Abi al-Hadid 13:229).** Ali being the first to accept Islam is mutawatir. **See also Mustarak Hakim #4662; Tarikh Baghdad #459; Kanz al Ummal #32991, and more.**

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Sahih Muslim, The Book of the Merits of the Companions, Book 44, Hadith 101

Abdullah b. Ja`far reported that he heard `Ali say in Kufa that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said:

The best of the women of her time was Mary, daughter of `Imran, and the best of the women of her time was Khadija, daughter of Khuwailid. Abu Kuraib said that Waki` pointed towards the sky and the earth.

Sahih Muslim, The Book of the Merits of the Companions, Book 44, Hadith 101

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i want to craft my words in poems for you like Ali (R.A) did for Fatima (R.A). i want to see the arches of your face curve the way his poems soothed her heart ease. I want to hold you in my arms and hush the aches of the contained vessels of your heart when they are in vain like Khadija (R.A) did for Rasul'Allah (ﷺ). I want to trace the ends of the bones like our Nabi (ﷺ) did for his beloved Aisha (R.A). I want to kiss the brim of your glass to remind you my growing love in these vessels as he (ﷺ) did for our mother Aisha (R.A). I want to sit and admire you when you're praying in the blues of nights like Hafsa (R.A) admired our Nabi (ﷺ).I want my ears to find ease in the echos of the recitation of your voice like the Ummah eagerly waited to listen to Muad Ibn Jabal (R.A). I want the brims of my heart to expand in awe of the hiqmah of knowledge you eloquently carry within the traces of your soul like Abu Bakr (R.A) held in his ever so beautiful words. I want to fall in love with Islam all over again everytime i gaze into your heavenly eyes. I want to admire your strive towards deen like the Tawakkul held by Musab Ib Umair (R.A) even when the sway of ocean shakes your core. I want to cherish the principals of honestly you'll carry within you like the transparency of Omar Ibn Al Khattab (R.A). I want the grounds of my house to be beautified with calling of Adhan in the hums of your voice just so as Bilal Ibn Rabah (R. A) used to voice the Adhan.

& so I'll for the day when each of these pleads are penned onto our Qadr's. & until the day comes when our souls will be in sync with these Dua's as I send to the heavens to be answered by His upmost Mercy.

(ameen)

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Fāṭima bint Muḥammad (Arabic: فَاطِمَة ٱبْنَت مُحَمَّد, 605/15–632 CE), commonly known as Fāṭima al-Zahrāʾ (فَاطِمَة ٱلزَّهْرَاء), was the daughter of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and his wife Khadija. Fatima's husband was Ali, the fourth of the Rashidun Caliphs and the first Shia Imam. Fatima's sons were Hasan and Husayn, the second and third Shia Imams, respectively.

Fatima has been compared to Mary, mother of Jesus, especially in Shia Islam. Muhammad is said to have regarded her as the best of women and the dearest person to him. She is often viewed as an ultimate archetype for Muslim women and an example of compassion, generosity, and enduring suffering. It is through Fatima that Muhammad's family line has survived to this date. Her name and her epithets remain popular choices for Muslim girls.

When Muhammad died in 632, Fatima and her husband Ali refused to acknowledge the authority of the first caliph, Abu Bakr. The couple and their supporters held that Ali was the rightful successor of Muhammad, possibly referring to his announcement at the Ghadir Khumm.

Controversy surrounds Fatima's death within six months of Muhammad's. Sunni Islam holds that Fatima died from grief. In Shia Islam, however, Fatima's (miscarriage and) death are said to have been the direct result of her injuries during a raid on her house to subdue Ali, ordered by Abu Bakr. It is believed that Fatima's dying wish was that the caliph should not attend her funeral. She was buried secretly at night and her exact burial place remains uncertain.

[lifeofresulullah]

The Life of The Prophet Muhammad(pbuh): The Assignment of the Duty of the Prophethood and First Muslims

Hz. Ali Embraces Islam

Hazrat Khadija’s conversion to Islam in an unhesitant fashion made our Holy Prophet (PBUH) extremely happy and increased his enthusiasm. There was someone in this world that had accepted and had attested to his cause.

The second person whom our Holy Prophet (PBUH) invited to Islam was again one of the closest to him; and that person was Hazrat Ali. He was under our Holy Prophet’s (PBUH) discipline since he was four or five years old. As a result, he had incomparable manners and a higher sense of wisdom and morality than his peers.

One day, he saw our Holy Prophet (PBUH) and Hazrat Khadija praying. He looked at them in awe and after they finished praying, he asked, “What is this?” Our Holy Prophet (PBUH) answered, “Oh Ali, this is the religion that Allah loves and that He has chosen. I invite you to believe in Allah, who is One and to refrain from worshiping Lat and Uzza, who can neither benefit nor harm humanity.”

Hazrat Ali paused for a moment and looked towards the ground with his sweet, childlike glance. He then replied, “This is something that I have not seen or heard until now. I cannot say anything without first consulting with my father, Abu Talib.”

However, our Holy Prophet (PBUH) had not received permission to openly declare his cause. For this reason, he warned Hazrat Ali, “Oh Ali! If you choose to follow what I have said then do so, but if you choose not to, then keep what you have heard and seen a secret. Do not say anything to anyone.”

Hazrat Ali promised to keep this a secret upon hearing our Holy Prophet’s (PBUH) warning. He spent the night thinking. Together with the sunrise, a sense of enlightenment arose in his heart. He went before our Holy Prophet’s (PBUH) presence, “When Allah created me, He did not ask Abu Talib for permission; therefore, I will seek Allah’s advice so that I can worship Him” and he became Muslim. Hazrat Ali, who attained the honor of being “the first child to become a Muslim”, was ten years old at the time.

Taking precautions is always favorable. However, it is especially favorable when a new cause is beginning to spread. By telling Hazrat Ali not to recount what he had seen and heard to anyone for the time being, Allah’s Messenger (PBUH) was taking precautions, acting wisely, taking gradual measures, and setting an example for us. Allah’s Messenger (PBUH) was always careful to apply precautions and took timing and conditions into consideration very seriously; such conduct was vitally importance during his prophethood.

Zaid bin Haritha, who our Holy Prophet (PBUH) had adopted, followed Hazrat Khadija and Hazrat Ali by converting to Islam.

After their conversion, the ties that Hazrat Ali and Hazrat Zaid had towards our Holy Prophet (PBUH) were strengthened and renewed. From then on, they would not separate from our Master’s (PBUH) side and they performed their prayers and worshipped with him.

From time to time, Hazrat Ali would go to the Kaaba with our Holy Prophet (PBUH) and perform his prayers there.

Before Afif Kindi became a Muslim, he had gone to Mecca with the intention of shopping and saw our Holy Prophet (PBUH), Hazrat Khadija, and Hazrat Ali praying. After he became a Muslim, he related the account with envy:

“I really wish I had become a Muslim at that time and that I had been the fourth person among them!”

Despite our Holy Prophet (PBUH) not having openly declared his cause to the public at that time, the unbelievers were not pleased that they were praying at the Kaaba and did not want the two to worship differently from them. For that reason, at a later time, our Holy Prophet (PBUH) and Hazrat Ali deemed it more suitable to pray in the fields and valleys.

Hazrat Ali’s parents were after him

This condition of Hazrat Ali, in which he did not separate from our Holy Prophet’s (PBUH) side and followed him like a shadow, caused his parents to panic and worry. Lady Fatima, in particular, was overly worried. She said to her husband, “your son is wandering with Muhammad too much. Be careful that nothing happens to him.”

Abu Talib was an understanding person. He wanted to learn the situation directly from our Holy Prophet (PBUH). One day, he followed our Holy Prophet (PBUH) and Hazrat Ali. He found them praying in one of the valleys in Mecca. He asked the Master of the Universe (PBUH), “Oh, my brother’s son, what religion is this?”

Our Holy Prophet (PBUH) replied, “Oh, Uncle, you are among those whom I invite to the truth. You are supposed to be among the first to accept this invitation since you are the most deserving out of everyone! Abandon the practice of idol worshipping and believe in the One True God.”

Abu Talib was absorbed in thought for some time and at last he said, “I cannot separate from my old religion. However, continue to practice this religion that you follow! By Allah, I swear that while I am alive, no one can hinder you from completing your mission and do to you anything that you do not like.” Afterwards, he turned to his son and asked, “Oh, my dear son, what is this religion that you follow?”

Hazrat Ali replied, “My dear father, I too have testified to Allah and His Messenger and have attested to every message that he has brought from Allah. I followed him and prayed together with him.”

Upon this, Abu Talib said, “Oh son! It is befitting that you enter the religion of your uncle’s son willingly.” He will only invite you to beneficence. Submit to him!” By saying these words, he made our Holy Prophet (PBUH) and Hazrat Ali happy. He then walked away from there.

When he returned home, Lady Fatima hastily said to him in a harsh tone, “Where is your son? My servant saw him praying with Muhammad on the site of Jiyad. Do you approve of your son changing his religion?”

Abu Talib replied, “Be quiet! By God, it mostly falls upon the uncle and the father to support and help.” By saying these words, he expressed that there was no need to worry and concern. Afterwards he said, “If my ego complied with my wish to leave Abdulmuttalib’s religion, then I would subject myself to Muhammad since he is gentle, trustworthy, and pure.”

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Who are the first five people to embrace Islam?

The first Muslims, each of whom was like the representative of a class, who were honored with the bounties of belief and Islam, were as follows:

Among women, Hazrat Khadija, among children Hazrat Ali, among free men Hazrat Abu Bakr, among slaves who were freed Hazrat Zayd bin Kharisa, among slaves Hazrat Bilal Habashi (may Allah be pleased with them).

[basicsofislam]

PROPHET MUHAMMAD (PBUH)’s BIOGRAPHY : Some other important events of the 2nd Year of Hijrah.Part2

Death of Hazrat Ruqayya

Hazrat Ruqayya, the daughter of the Prophet who was married to Hazrat Uthman, became ill during the Expedition of Badr.  Hazrat Uthman stayed in Madinah to look after her upon the order of the Prophet. He could not go to Badr. When Zayd b. Haritha brought the news of the Victory of Badr to Madinah, Hazrat Ruqayya had died.

Umm Ayman washed her dead body. Hazrat Uthman led her janazah prayer and buried her in the cemetery of al-Baqi.

Hazrat Ruqayya was born after Hazrat Zaynab when the Messenger of God was 33 years old. She became a Muslim together with Hazrat Khadija, her mother. Then, she married Hazrat Uthman. Hazrat Uthman migrated to Abyssinia with her. When the Messenger of God saw that they were migrating together, he said,

“After Lot (pbuh), Uthman is the first person to migrate in the way of God with his family.” ( Ibn Sa’d, Tabaqat, V. 8, p. 36-37. )

Abu Darda Becomes a Muslim

Abu Darda Uwaymir b. Sa’laba became a Muslim during the Expedition of Badr.

Abdullah b. Rawaha (may God be pleased with him) was an intimate friend of Abu Darda. One day, Abdullah took an adze and broke the idol in Abu Darda’s house. When Abu Darda returned home, his wife told him about it. Abu Darda started to think and said to himself,

“If this idol had been useful, it would have protected itself!”

Then, he went to the Prophet to become a Muslim.

When Abdullah b. Rawaha saw him coming from a distance, he said,

“O Messenger of God! Abu Darda is coming. He is probably coming here to see us!”

The Messenger of God said,

“He is coming here to become a Muslim. My Lord had informed me beforehand that Abu Darda would be a Muslim!”

When Abu Darda went to the presence of the Prophet, he became a Muslim. His family had embraced Islam before him. ( Ibn Sa’d, ibid, V. 7, p. 391. )

Hazrat Fatima Marries Hazrat Ali

Hazrat Fatima married Hazrat Ali five months after the Messenger of God honored Madinah in the month of Rajab. Their wedding was in the month of Dhul-Hijjah in the 2nd year of Hijrah after the Battle of Badr.

Hazrat Fatima was the youngest and his most beloved daughter. Whenever the Prophet returned from a battle or expedition, he went to the mosque first to perform a prayer of two rak’ahs and then he went to Hazrat Fatima; after that, he went to his wives. ( Ibn Abdi’l-Barr, al-Istiab, V. 4, p. 1895. )

Hazrat Aisha (may God be pleased with her) narrates:

“I have never seen anyone whose words and speech resemble those of the Messenger of God. When Fatima came, the Messenger of God would welcome her with compassion and greet her by saying, “Welcome!” I have never seen anyone more straightforward than Fatima.” ( Tabari, Tarikh, V. 2, p. 290-292. )

The walking style of Fatima (may God be pleased with her) resembled that of the Prophet a lot.

Once, Hazrat Aisha was asked,

“Who was the most beloved person for the Prophet?”

Hazrat Aisha answered, “Fatima”

When she was asked, “Who was the most beloved man for the Prophet?”, she answered, “Fatima’s husband. ( Ibn Sa’d, ibid, V. 1, p. 248-249. )

The Prophet Sends Someone to Makkah to Bring his Daughter Hazrat Zaynab

Among the captives of Badr was Abu As b. Rabi, the husband of Hazrat Zaynab and the son-in-law of the Prophet. As we mentioned under the topic of the captives of the Battle of Badr, Abu As went to Makkah when he was released. Abu As had prevented Hazrat Zaynab from migrating before; however, this time he let her go.  

The Messenger of God sent Zayd b. Haritha and somebody from Ansar to Makkah a month or less than a month after the Battle of Badr and they brought Hazrat Zaynab. ( Tabari, Tarikh, V. 2, p. 290-292. )

Death of Uthman b. Maz’un, from Muhajir Muslims

He is the first muhajir Muslim buried in the cemetery of al-Baqi.

The first Eid al-Adha Prayer is Performed

The Messenger of God reached Madinah on the ninth of the month Dhul-Hijjah from the Expedition of Sawiq. The next day, that is, the tenth of Dhul-Hijjah, he went to the open praying area with Muslims. He led the two-rak’ah eid al-adha prayer without adhan or iqamah. He recited a sermon after the prayer. In the sermon, he ordered Muslims to sacrifice animals. He himself sacrificed two animals. While slaughtering one of the fleshy white rams, he said,  

“O God! This is on behalf of my ummah, who witness your oneness and what came to me from you.”

While slaughtering the second one, he said,

“O God! This is for Muhammad and the household of Mu¬hammad. He himself, his household and the poor ate from the meat of the second ram. ( Ibn Sa’d, ibid, V. 1, p. 248-249. )

That was the first eid al-adha in Islam!

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جنة

You stand before 8 towering gates, made of gold and pearls. You're told to enter the first gate, the gate of Salah for always making your prayers your biggest priority. Or from the door of dhikr for always keeping your lips moist with the name of Allah. Or the door of imaan, for your firm belief in Allah and for always putting your trust in Him.

As you approach the gate, it opens and you find Angel Jibreel smiling at you. He calls out your name to announce your arrival, and immediately a group of people in silken robes before you start cheering.

You're shocked as you see the amount of men and women that hurry towards you. You've never seen them before, but somehow you know exactly who they are.

"Finally, finally!" They say.

Maryam beats the others and attacks you with a giant hug. Umar ibn al Khattab is next, and he grabs you by your arms and congratulates you for never losing sight of your akhirah.

Abu Bakr, Ali, and Uthman hug you and clap you on your back, and you don't realize the tears streaming down your face until you find prophets Ibrahim, Musa, Esa, and Yunus lined up to kiss your forehead. They tell you they heard the angels singing your praise because of your duaas for others in the dunya.

Yusuf عليه السلام squeezes your hand with a knowing smile, and tells you he's proud of you for not giving in to the temptations of this world.

A man calls out يا بنتي، يا بنتي , my daughter my daughter! And you smile as Adam عليه السلام takes you into his arms, telling you that today you've made him a proud father.

You feel someone throw their arms around your neck and you laugh as Bilal tells everyone to back off, that someone wants to meet you.

He takes you through the crowd, and you smile at all the people that have come to welcome you.

"Ya Rasullulah!" He suddenly calls out. "She's here! She's here!"

Rasullulah turns around, giving you his full attention. He knows your name and he opens his arms, and the next thing you know you're crying because he tells you he's been waiting for you to arrive. Because after everything's he's been through in this dunya, he still looks into your eyes and calls you strong.

Imagine coming home to a palace as wide as the earth and being told your friends had matching palaces right next door. You take year long trips along rivers of honey and wine, and teach the prophets and sahaba how you used to have fun in this world.

Imagine braiding Fatima's hair and drinking from the Messenger عليه الصلاة والسلام 's hands.

Imagine racing with Aisha down miles of emerald trees, and then lying down in Khadija's lap when you get tired.

And then after all this, Allah calls out, "Oh people of Jannah, are you pleased!"

"Yes, oh Allah!" You all call out. "You've given us all we want and more!"

"Shall I give you more?" He asks.

"Yes, ya Allah! Increase us, increase us!"

And then after all this, Allah chooses us to be the people most beloved to Him. And for those He loves, He will lift His veil of light, and allow us to see Him and all His beauty with nothing in between us.

And we will be among the people whom He calls upon in surah al fajr saying,

"يا ايتهندا النفس المطمئنة ارجعي إلى ربك راضية مرضية فادخلي في عبادي وادخلي جنتي "

Oh comforted soul, return to your Lord happy and pleased. Enter among my servants and enter into my paradise.

(@dearallah)