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Noble Companions and Muslim Heroes, Page 36

Lessons from the Hijra

Prophet Muhammad (sws) was not only an inspiring leader; he also knew how to organise his material and human resources to the best advantage…

Ramadan Reflections: Allah’s Call

Allah says: “When my servants ask you concerning Me, I am indeed near, I listen to the prayer of every suppliant when he calls on Me. Let them also, with a will, listen to My call, and believe in Me: so that they may walk in the right way….” [Sura Al Baqara 2:186]

Ramadhan Reflections: Hypocrisy and Sincerity

One night before battling the Crusaders, Salahuddin walked among the tents of his troops. Some were filled with laughter, music and merriment. Others were hushed with prayer, dhikr and contemplation. “From these will come the Victory for Islam,” he remarked, “and from those will come our destruction.” ….

Legacy of the Companions: Omar ibn al Khattab [r.a.]

Power, Justice and Mercy are rarely found all together in any leader today. Caliph ‘Umar ibn Al-Khattab personified these virtues, and set an example of leadership that has nowhere been equalled ever since…..

“The woman is right and Umar is wrong…”

One of the primary sources on which our Islamic legal system is built, is the principle of Ijtihaad, which means “to exert oneself” through applying your Aql on the premise of profound knowledge.