http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/-t1.htm Stories about great personalities of Islam. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:58:35 GMT 10 http://i39.tinypic.com/2hchs7b.jpg http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/-t1.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/ibrahim-al-jarbi-t1800.htm Abu Sulayman "...Other attempts were made to come to the aid of Maalaqa by Ibrahim Al Jarbi, (from Jerba in Tunisia), who was actually a resident of Wadi Ash, (Guadix). He formulated a plot to assinate Ferdinand and Isabella (of Castile). He rallied some 400 people to his cause, according to Pulgar. They made an unsuccessful attempt to attack the Christians leading to the martyrdom of many whereas Ibrahim Al Jarbi decided to lead the assassination attempt on his own by standing outside of the city ... Personalities Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:58:35 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/ibrahim-al-jarbi-t1800.htm#29596 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/ibrahim-al-jarbi-t1800.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/ayshah-bint-abu-bakr-t1689.htm Laila Ayshah bint Abu Bakr (Part 1) Ayshah (ra) was born in 614 CE. Her mother was Umm Roman and her father was Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (ra). She said that there were nine blessings of Allah SWT which distinguished her from all other women in the world except Maryam bint 'Imran, the mother of 'Issa AS. 1) The Angel Jibril had presented her portrait wrapped in green silk to Muhammad and told him that this was the picture of the lady chosen by Allah, to be his consort both in this world ... Personalities Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:42:28 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/ayshah-bint-abu-bakr-t1689.htm#27965 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/ayshah-bint-abu-bakr-t1689.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/khadijah-bint-khuwaylid-t1657.htm Laila Khadijah bint Khuwaylid Part 1 Narrated Abu Hurairah: Jibril (Gabriel) came to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and said: "O Allah's Messenger! This is Khadijah, coming to you with a dish having meat soup (or some food or drink). When she reaches you, greet her on behalf of her Lord (Allah) and on my behalf, and give her the glad tidings of having a palace made of Qasab in Paradise, wherein there will be neither any noise nor any toil, (fatigue, trouble, etc.)." ... Personalities Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:29:40 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/khadijah-bint-khuwaylid-t1657.htm#27545 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/khadijah-bint-khuwaylid-t1657.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/thalaba-ibn-abdul-rahman-ra-t1681.htm urban rose Thalaba Ibn Abdul Rahman (RA) was a young man at the age of 16. He always ran errands for the Prophet (SAW). One day while walking though the city of Madinah, he passed by a house with an open door. Out of curiosity he took a glance inside. In this glance, he saw a light curtain being blown away from a bathroom entrance where a woman was bathing. He immediately lowered his gaze. With an extreme feeling of guilt and hypocrisy, his mind ran. Thinking to himself, ''How could I be of the companions, ... Personalities Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:54:43 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/thalaba-ibn-abdul-rahman-ra-t1681.htm#27880 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/thalaba-ibn-abdul-rahman-ra-t1681.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/r257bi699a-al-699adawiyya-t1675.htm AVeiled be silent and contemplate instead on this beautiful slave of Allah. ... ... After reading this you should feel your heart want to cry out of love for her, and yearn to be like her, and make sincere supplication to the Almighty to accept this duaa that we may al be like this jewel of creation, so beautiful and intent on ibadah that she worshipped truly for Allah's sake alone; her life and teachings are unlike any others.... may Allah accept this dua, aaameen, alhamdulillah. ... Personalities Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:46:33 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/r257bi699a-al-699adawiyya-t1675.htm#27849 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/r257bi699a-al-699adawiyya-t1675.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/imam-abu-hanifa-ra-t1672.htm AVeiled A Wise Young Muslim Boy Many years ago, during the time of the Tâbi'în (the generation of Muslims after the Sahâbah), Baghdâd was a great city of Islam. In fact, it was the capital of the Islamic Empire and, because of the great number of scholars who lived there, it was the center of Islamic knowledge. One day, the ruler of Rome at the time sent an envoy to Baghdad with three challenges for the Muslims. When the messenger reached the city, he informed the khalîfah that he had three ... Personalities Wed, 12 Aug 2009 07:41:41 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/imam-abu-hanifa-ra-t1672.htm#27818 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/imam-abu-hanifa-ra-t1672.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/yusuf-ibn-tashfin-t1658.htm Ibn Khattab Anyone know who he is? Personalities Sat, 08 Aug 2009 10:46:26 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/yusuf-ibn-tashfin-t1658.htm#27565 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/yusuf-ibn-tashfin-t1658.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/the-soul-shall-rise-tomorrow-the-story-of-marwan-hadid-t1593.htm Suraqah al-Andalusi The Soul Shall Rise Tomorrow: The Story of Marwan Hadid “It was the year 1963 when it was announced in Damascus: I believe in the Ba’th as a lord, without any partners And with Arabism as a religion, with no religion other than it And the Ba’this and Nusayris began to attack Islam. In Hamah, it happened that a professor spoke against Islam, so, one of the youth got up and hit him. The rest of the youth then got up and beat him to death inside the classroom. So, the police officer came ... Personalities Sun, 26 Jul 2009 16:00:28 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/the-soul-shall-rise-tomorrow-the-story-of-marwan-hadid-t1593.htm#27038 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/the-soul-shall-rise-tomorrow-the-story-of-marwan-hadid-t1593.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/ali-bin-abi-talib-raa-story-t1594.htm يحي ali bin abi talib was the cousin and son-in-law of prophet Muhammad, and ruled over the Islamic Caliphate from 656 to 661. Sunni Muslims consider Ali the fourth and final of the Rashidun (rightly guided Caliphs), while Shi'a Muslims regard Ali as the first Imam and consider him and his descendants the rightful successors to Muhammad, all of which are members of the Ahl al-Bayt, the household of prohet muhammed (PBUH).this disagreement split the Muslim community into the Sunni and Shi'a branches.Most ... Personalities Sun, 26 Jul 2009 17:21:31 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/ali-bin-abi-talib-raa-story-t1594.htm#27065 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/ali-bin-abi-talib-raa-story-t1594.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/omar-bin-al-khattab-story-t1587.htm يحي umar was the most powerful of the four Rashidun Caliphs and one of the most powerful and influential Muslim rulers. He was a sahaba of prophet muhammed (PBUH).He was the second Caliph of Rashidun Caliphate on 23 August 634. He was an expert jurist and is best known for his justice with Muslims and non-Muslim subjects alike, that earned him the title Al-Farooq (The one who distinguishes between good and bad) and his house as Darul Adal (house of justice). also, Omar was the first Caliph to be ... Personalities Sat, 25 Jul 2009 13:18:44 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/omar-bin-al-khattab-story-t1587.htm#26962 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/omar-bin-al-khattab-story-t1587.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/khabbab-ibn-al-araat-ra-t1347.htm urban rose Khabbab ibn Al Araat RA A woman named Umm Anmaar who belonged to the Khuza'a tribe in Makkah went to the slave market in the city. She wanted to buy herself a youth for her domestic chores and to exploit his labor for economic gains. As she scrutinized the faces of those who were displayed for sale, her eyes fell on a boy who was obviously not yet in his teens. She saw that he was strong and healthy and that there were ... Personalities Fri, 08 May 2009 20:38:42 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/khabbab-ibn-al-araat-ra-t1347.htm#23920 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/khabbab-ibn-al-araat-ra-t1347.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/abu-hafs-haddad-rahmatullah-alaiyh-t1376.htm urban rose 1. By profession, Hadhrat Abu Hafs (rahmatullah alayh) was a blacksmith. He has therefore been called Haddaad (Blacksmith). Prior to his reformation he was in love with a beautiful girl. He went to enlist the aid of a famous magician. The sorcerer advised him to abstain from all acts of ibaadat for 40 days. Thereafter, his magic will have the necessary affect on the girl. After 40 days Abu Hafs Haddaad again visited the sorcerer. As much as he endeavoured, the magic was ineffective. The sorcerer ... Personalities Sun, 31 May 2009 15:07:41 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/abu-hafs-haddad-rahmatullah-alaiyh-t1376.htm#24456 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/abu-hafs-haddad-rahmatullah-alaiyh-t1376.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/the-sufferings-borne-by-uthmaan-ibn-madh-un-ra-t1348.htm urban rose The Sufferings Borne by Uthmaan ibn Madh'un RA Uthmaan, radiallahu anhu narrated, "In spite of embracing Islam, Uthmaan ibn Madh'un used to move freely because he was given shelter by Walid ibn al-Mughirah. But when he saw other Companions of the Messenger of Allah being persecuted by the idolaters, he thought, 'By Allah, this is not good that I would live and move in peace due to the shelter provided by an idolater and my friends and brothers in religion be put to trials and persecutions ... Personalities Fri, 08 May 2009 20:42:09 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/the-sufferings-borne-by-uthmaan-ibn-madh-un-ra-t1348.htm#23921 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/the-sufferings-borne-by-uthmaan-ibn-madh-un-ra-t1348.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/describe-ali-to-me-t1336.htm Musaafira Description of ‘Ali that Made Mu`awiyah Weep After Ali died , Mu`awiyah bin Abi Sufyan said to Dirar bin Damrah “Describe ‘Ali to me.” “Will you not excuse me from answering you,” said Dirar. “No, describe him,” insisted Mu`awiyah. “Please excuse me from doing so,” said Dirar. “I will not,” said Mu`awiyah. ” I will do so, then” said Dirar with a sigh. “By Allah, he was (far-sighted) and very strong. He spoke with a truthful finality, so that, through him ... Personalities Tue, 05 May 2009 14:49:48 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/describe-ali-to-me-t1336.htm#23421 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/describe-ali-to-me-t1336.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/aurangzeb-alamgir-rahimahullah-t757.htm Admin Aurangzeb Alamgir Aurangzeb (Born 1618; Died 1707), known as Alamgir I, was the 6th ruler of the Muslim Mughal Empire in India from 1658 to 1707. He was the 3rd son of Shah Jahan (builder of the Taj Mahal). Aurangzeb was very pious and led a simple life. Strict adherence to Islamic law was the foundation of his reign. He codified and instituted Islamic law throughout the empire, compiled in Fatawa Alamgiri (33 volumes). His full name was Abu Muzaffar Muhiuddin Muhammad Aurangzeb Alamgir. ... Personalities Sat, 11 Oct 2008 09:31:18 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/aurangzeb-alamgir-rahimahullah-t757.htm#8097 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/aurangzeb-alamgir-rahimahullah-t757.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/the-martyred-youth-the-rein-s-owner-t116.htm Ameeratul-Mujaahidaat The Martyred Youth & the Rein's Owner Excerpted & translated from the book: "The Roads of Desires to the Fate of the Admirers" A man called Abu Qudamah Ash-Shamy, who lived in the Prophet's Madinah, was known for his love for Jihaad in Allâh's cause and participating in expeditions to the land of the Romans. One day, while conversing with some of his companions in the Prophet's Holy Mosque in Madinah, they said: "O Abu Qudamah, tell us about the most amazing ... Personalities Tue, 04 Dec 2007 10:20:27 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/the-martyred-youth-the-rein-s-owner-t116.htm#988 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/the-martyred-youth-the-rein-s-owner-t116.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/hadhrat-abu-dujanah-radhiallaahu-anhu-t1279.htm Admin Hadhrat Abu Dujanah Radhiallaahu Anhu Amongst the Lions of Allah was a companion by the name of Abu Dujana Sammak bin Kharsha RA. He was from the Ansar and accepted Islam early in the Prophet's Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam mission. He was known for his piety and strength and bravery in Jihad. During the battle of Uhud, the second most significant battle (after the victory of Badr), the Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam urged his Companions to fight and spurred them to show stamina and steadfastness ... Personalities Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:12:31 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/hadhrat-abu-dujanah-radhiallaahu-anhu-t1279.htm#21247 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/hadhrat-abu-dujanah-radhiallaahu-anhu-t1279.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/abdullah-ibn-hudhafah-as-sahmi-t1268.htm Admin Abdullah Ibn Hudhafah As-Sahmi History would have by-passed this man as it had by-passed thousands of Arabs before him. He, like them, would have had no claim to attention or fame. The greatness of Islam, however, gave to Abdullah ibn Hudhafah the opportunity to meet two world potentates of his time? Khusraw Parvez the King of Persia and Heraclius, the Byzantine emperor. The story of his encounter with Khusraw Parvez began in the sixth year of the Hijra when the Prophet Sallallahu ... Personalities Sat, 04 Apr 2009 16:54:30 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/abdullah-ibn-hudhafah-as-sahmi-t1268.htm#20744 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/abdullah-ibn-hudhafah-as-sahmi-t1268.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/jawhar-brathyah-t1266.htm Admin Jawhar Brathyah A resident of Baghdad, she was the slave of one of the Abbasid rulers, one day she was returning home and she heard a teacher at a nearby school teaching in an eloquent manner. In captivated, she stayed listening to him, then went to the grand mosque to listen to a scholar teach Hadith. The encounter changed her such that when she returned home, she was a changed woman. She would spend her time constructively whilst others would mock at her. One day when asked why she ... Personalities Sat, 04 Apr 2009 16:41:00 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/jawhar-brathyah-t1266.htm#20733 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/jawhar-brathyah-t1266.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/hadhrat-abdullah-ibn-umm-maktum-radhiallaahu-anhu-t1215.htm Admin Hadhrat Abdullah Ibn Umm Maktum Radhiallaahu Anhu Abdullah ibn Umm Maktum was a cousin of Khadijah bint Khuwaylid, RA. His father was Qays ibn Za'id and his mother was Aatikah bint Abdullah. She was called Umm Maktum (Mother of the Concealed One) because she gave birth to a blind child. Abdullah witnessed the rise of Islam in Makkah. He was amongst the first to accept Islam. He lived through the persecution of the Muslims and suffered what the other companions of the Prophet experienced. ... Personalities Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:08:44 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/hadhrat-abdullah-ibn-umm-maktum-radhiallaahu-anhu-t1215.htm#19269 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/hadhrat-abdullah-ibn-umm-maktum-radhiallaahu-anhu-t1215.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/the-wisdom-of-luqmaan-t1172.htm KeeKee Advices Of Luqman Hakeem. The son of Luqman said to his father, ' O my beloved father, which quality of man is the best? ' He replied, ' Deen. ' He then asked, ' If there were two? ' He replied, ' Deen & Wealth. ' He asked, ' If there were three? ' He replied, ' Deen, Wealth & Modesty. ' He asked, ' If there were four? ' He replied, ' Deen, Wealth, Modesty & Good Character. ' He asked, ' If there were five? ' He replied, ' Deen, Wealth, Modesty, Good character ... Personalities Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:08:06 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/the-wisdom-of-luqmaan-t1172.htm#18332 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/the-wisdom-of-luqmaan-t1172.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/the-story-of-abu-ghayth-al-makki-and-his-wife-lubabah-t1165.htm KeeKee The Story of Abu Ghayth al-Makki and his wife Lubabah Dr. Abu 'Abd Ar-Razzaq Translated by: Ibrahim Hindy In the name of Allah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful From the signs of truthfulness is fear of Allah and asceticism in life; for the truthful with conviction fears consuming from what is impermissible and bears poverty and hardship for the sake of Islam. If he commits sin then he does not sleep until he returns to his Lord and repents, in order to free himself from ... Personalities Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:27:21 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/the-story-of-abu-ghayth-al-makki-and-his-wife-lubabah-t1165.htm#18134 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/the-story-of-abu-ghayth-al-makki-and-his-wife-lubabah-t1165.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/but-you-will-never-take-our-islam-t1164.htm KeeKee '....But you will Never take our Islam....' Shaikh Husain Ahmad Al-Madani The response of Shaykh al-Islam Husain Ahmad al-Madani (ra) [1] when he was arrested and brought before the British court during the Indian subcontinent's struggle for independence [2]: The most that you can do is hang or shoot us and martyr us. See that I have brought my shroud on my shoulder for I am fully prepared for my death [3]. If you do not know what we are then let me tell you – we are the essence of ... Personalities Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:26:07 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/but-you-will-never-take-our-islam-t1164.htm#18133 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/but-you-will-never-take-our-islam-t1164.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/description-of-the-sahaba-t1120.htm Abu Sulayman Compiled from the first four volumes of adh-Dhahabi’s ‘Siyar A’lam an-Nubala”: 1 - Abu Bakr: “He was white-skinned, skinny, with thin cheeks. He had a wrinkly face, deepset eyes, a protruding forehead, and he would dye his beard with henna and oil it.” “He was white or yellow-skinned, handsome, with thin legs. His izar would not stay firmly tied around his waist.” 2 - ‘Umar bin al-Khattab: “He was white-skinned, leaning towards redness. He was tall, balding, and had white ... Personalities Wed, 04 Feb 2009 10:03:51 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/description-of-the-sahaba-t1120.htm#16633 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/description-of-the-sahaba-t1120.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/hadhrat-abdullah-ibn-salaam-radhiallahu-anhu-t1114.htm Admin Hadhrat Abdullah Ibn Salaam Radhiallahu Anhu Al-Husayn ibn Salaam was a Jewish rabbi in Yathrib who was widely respected and honoured by the people of the city even by those who were not Jewish. He was known for his piety and goodness, his upright conduct and his truthfulness. Al-Husayn lived a peaceful and gentle life but he was serious, purposeful and organized in the way he spent his time. For a fixed period each day, he would worship, teach and preach in the temple. Then he would ... Personalities Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:30:11 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/hadhrat-abdullah-ibn-salaam-radhiallahu-anhu-t1114.htm#16530 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/hadhrat-abdullah-ibn-salaam-radhiallahu-anhu-t1114.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/abu-musa-al-ashari-t13.htm Al Qadr Abu Musa Al Ashari The Known Tribe "I can tell the house of each and every person from the tribe of Al-Ashariyeen. I recognize them by the beautiful recitation coming from their homes at night." Rasulullah, (saw) gave this compliment to the tribe of Abu Musa Al-Ashari. Abu Musa Al-Ashari's real name was Abdullah bin Qais and he was from this blessed Yemeni tribe. His conversion to Islam was due to a series of rumors he heard. People from far would narrate stories about ... Personalities Sat, 03 Nov 2007 15:57:56 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/abu-musa-al-ashari-t13.htm#32 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/abu-musa-al-ashari-t13.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/some-miracles-experienced-by-the-salaf-t915.htm Abu Sulayman The following narrations were collected by 'Abdullah 'Azzam in the second chapter of his book, 'Ayat ar-Rahman fi Jihad al-Afghan' (p. 82-94 of the second edition): 1 - Abu Bakr: 'A'ishah narrated: "When he was on his deathbed, my father said to me: "Verily, you have two brothers and two sisters." So, I became startled at this, as I only had two brothers and one sister. He referred to his then-pregnant wife, Bint Kharijah, saying: "I see that she is pregnant with ... Personalities Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:27:07 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/some-miracles-experienced-by-the-salaf-t915.htm#12735 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/some-miracles-experienced-by-the-salaf-t915.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/hadhrat-abdullah-ibn-mas-ud-radhiallahu-anhu-t1107.htm Admin Hadhrat Abdullah Ibn Mas'ud Radhiallahu Anhu When he was still a youth, not yet past the age of puberty, he used to roam the mountain trails of Makkah far away from people, tending the flocks of a Quraysh chieftain, Uqbah ibn Muayt. People called him "Ibn Umm Abd"? the son of the mother of a slave. His real name was Abdullah and his father's name was Mas'ud. The youth had heard the news of the Prophet who had appeared among his people but he did not attach any importance to ... Personalities Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:03:45 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/hadhrat-abdullah-ibn-mas-ud-radhiallahu-anhu-t1107.htm#16289 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/hadhrat-abdullah-ibn-mas-ud-radhiallahu-anhu-t1107.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/al-izz-ibn-abdus-salam-t342.htm Admin Al-`Izz Ibn `Abdus-Salam - Sultan of the `Ulama' The Ayyoubite ruler of Egypt Najmuddin Ayyoub was known for his austere and awesome personality, despite the fact he was at the same time very decent and bashful. It is reported that even his princes would not dare to talk to him (out of awe) unless he asked them to do so. On an "Eid" holiday the Sultan headed the grand celebrations, surrounded by his guards and many celebrities, while the princes passed to greet him with great ... Personalities Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:44:19 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/al-izz-ibn-abdus-salam-t342.htm#3839 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/al-izz-ibn-abdus-salam-t342.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/the-kingdom-of-the-world-t943.htm KeeKee Quickly knock the Kingdom of the world to pieces just as Ibrahim Ibn Adham did, so that you might win the Kingdom of everlasting life. He was the Amir of Balkh. One night, that king was asleep on his throne. There were guards on the roof of the palace. The reason the King had guards was not to keep robbers and stupid people away. He knew that the just man is free from fear of attack and is safe in his heart. He was listening to all the sounds of the guards with their trumpets because ... Personalities Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:56:00 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/the-kingdom-of-the-world-t943.htm#13339 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/the-kingdom-of-the-world-t943.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/hadhrat-abdullah-ibn-al-mubaarak-rahimahullah-t934.htm Admin 'Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak (118/736 - 181/797), a renowned Khorasani scholar from Qadi 'Iyad'sTartib al-Madarik translated by Aisha Bewley He was the client of the Banu Tamim, then the Banu Hanifa. His kunya was Abu 'Abdu'r-Rahman. He listened to Ibn Abi Layla, Hisham ibn 'Urwa, al-A'mash, Sulayman at-Tamimi, Humayd at-Tawil, Yahya ibn Sa'id, Ibn 'Awn, Musa ibn 'Uqba, the two Sufyans, al-Awza'i, Ibn Abi Dhib, Malik, Ma'mar, Shu'ba, and Haywa ibn Shurayh, and he studied ... Personalities Sat, 03 Jan 2009 15:52:10 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/hadhrat-abdullah-ibn-al-mubaarak-rahimahullah-t934.htm#13153 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/hadhrat-abdullah-ibn-al-mubaarak-rahimahullah-t934.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/al-amash-one-interesting-character-t916.htm Abu Sulayman One of the scholars who is most interesting to read about is the Tabi’i Sulayman bin Mihran (died 148 H), also known as al-A’mash (one who has weak vision). al-A’mash had quite an interesting personality, as he was very pious and knowledgeable while also having a rough, sarcastic attitude that makes one smile constantly while reading through his tarjamah. Here are some funny incidents of his collected from ‘Siyar A’lam an-Nubala” (6/419-434) and ‘Hilyat al-Awliya” (5/54-70): 1 - al-A’mash ... Personalities Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:30:15 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/al-amash-one-interesting-character-t916.htm#12736 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/al-amash-one-interesting-character-t916.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/hadhrat-anas-bin-maalik-radhiallahu-anhu-t908.htm Admin Anas bin Maalik Radhiallahu Anhu (10 BH {Before Hijrah} - 93 AH {After Hijrah}): The complete name of this companion of the Prophet (Peace be upon him) is Abu Thumaamah Anas bin Maalik bin An-Nadr bin Dumadam Al-Najaari Al-Khazraji Al-Ansaari. He was born in Madinah and entered Islam as a youth. Until the death of the Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him), he personally attended to him. It has been related by Muslim that Anas said, "My mother, Umm Saleem, took me with her ... Personalities Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:23:26 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/hadhrat-anas-bin-maalik-radhiallahu-anhu-t908.htm#12463 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/hadhrat-anas-bin-maalik-radhiallahu-anhu-t908.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/hadhrat-amr-bin-al-aas-radhiallahu-anhu-t858.htm Admin Hadhrat Amr Bin Al Aas Radhiallahu Anhu (50 BH - 43 AH) Abu Abdullah, Amr bin Al-Aas bin Waail Al-Suhmi Al-Qurashi RA conquered Egypt and was one of the valiant, champions of the Arabs. He was shrewd and astute both before and after Islam. It was he whom the Quraysh sent to the Negus (who was the emperor of Al-Habashah), to request that he turn over to him the Muslims that were with him. The Negus refused. He was one of the great and intense enemies of Islam, but eventually became ... Personalities Sun, 07 Dec 2008 15:04:01 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/hadhrat-amr-bin-al-aas-radhiallahu-anhu-t858.htm#10554 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/hadhrat-amr-bin-al-aas-radhiallahu-anhu-t858.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/imam-ghazali-t836.htm yasser balesaria brothers and sisters. imam ghazali was a great scholar and an great academic of his time. he really inspires me. he was a great philosopher aswell. he lived in the time of averroes (ibn rushd) who was the translator of aristotle's works. during the the first part of his life he was put on a very high teaching post by the wazeer nizam al mulk, he had a very good life in which he had been given lots of wealth. but during this time he felt an emptiness within himself which he could not understand. ... Personalities Thu, 27 Nov 2008 18:37:47 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/imam-ghazali-t836.htm#9609 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/imam-ghazali-t836.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/physical-descriptions-of-the-four-imams-t790.htm Admin Physical Descriptions of the Four Imams Posted in http://iskandrani.wordpress.com on April 21, 2008 by Abu Sabaya Collected from adh-Dhahabi’s ‘Siyar A’lam an-Nubala”: 1 - Abu Hanifah an-Nu’man bin Thabit: Abu Yusuf said: “Abu Hanifah was well-formed, was from the best of people in appearance, the most eloquent of them in speech, the sweetest in tone, and the clearest of them in expressing what he felt.” Hamad bin Abi Hanifah said: “My father was very handsome, dark, ... Personalities Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:34:51 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/physical-descriptions-of-the-four-imams-t790.htm#8448 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/physical-descriptions-of-the-four-imams-t790.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/haroon-rashid-and-his-pious-son-t767.htm nikabisis It's a long read but a Beautiful story Khalifah Haroon Rashid Rahmatullah alaihe had a son, about sixteen years of age, who used to associate frequently with the ascetics and spiritual leaders of those times. He would often go to the graveyard, sit by the graves and say, “There was a time when you inhabited this world and you were its masters. But the world did not protect you and you ended up in graves. Would that I knew what you are experiencing now! I wish I knew what you said in reply ... Personalities Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:20:04 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/haroon-rashid-and-his-pious-son-t767.htm#8185 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/haroon-rashid-and-his-pious-son-t767.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/dhul-qarnain-cyrus-the-great-t645.htm yasser balesaria Dhul-Qarnayn (Arabic for "the two-horned") is mentioned in the Qur'an. The story of Dhul-Qarnayn appears in sixteen verses of the Qur'an, specifically the 16 verses 18:83-98 (Al Kahf). There is extensive ongoing debate on who exactly was the historical character of Dhul-Qarnayn. Traditionally, many believe that Dhul Qarnayn is modelled on Alexander The Great, through the intermediary of the Alexander Romance. However, in recent years, alternative theories have been proposed supporting ... Personalities Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:46:35 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/dhul-qarnain-cyrus-the-great-t645.htm#6979 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/dhul-qarnain-cyrus-the-great-t645.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/a-female-devotee-of-allah-t616.htm nikabisis Sheikh Abu Abdullah Iskandari (rahmatullahi alayh) narrates: “Once I wandered in the mountains in the hope of meeting a devotee of Allah from whom I could derive some spiritual benefit. In my wanderings I saw a woman walking and reciting poetry about the Love of Allah Ta`ala. I thought to myself: ‘It would have been good if I had met a man.’ As this thought crossed my mind the woman said: ‘O Abdullah! Indeed, your heart is queer. How can a man who cannot even attain the ranks of a woman hope ... Personalities Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:56:23 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/a-female-devotee-of-allah-t616.htm#6752 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/a-female-devotee-of-allah-t616.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/khubaib-ibn-udai-t579.htm Musaafira Khubaib ibn `Udai (RA) Among the blessed companions of Allah's Messenger sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam also towers the name Khubaib ibn `Udai, radhiallahu `anhu. He was blessed in martyrdom, and he endured great sufferings at the hands of his torturers who crucified him because of his love for his Beloved. Khubaib concealed his sufferings and he endured his crucifixion with great courage and faith in an unparalleled demonstration of endurance to raise the flag of Allah's message. When ... Personalities Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:56:14 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/khubaib-ibn-udai-t579.htm#6556 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/khubaib-ibn-udai-t579.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/al-bara-a-ibn-malik-the-warrior-of-al-ansar-t575.htm Amethyst Subhan`Allah, Well Worth The Read "Verily, Allah has purchased of the believers their lives and their properties; for the price that theirs shall be the Paradise. They fight in Allah's Cause, so they kill and are killed. It is a promise in truth which is binding on Him" (9:111) These are the words that filled the heart of the hero of this article, who lived to die in the path of Allah. He understood and recognized the value of martyrdom and he made it his number one priority. ... Personalities Sun, 06 Jul 2008 18:18:16 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/al-bara-a-ibn-malik-the-warrior-of-al-ansar-t575.htm#6531 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/al-bara-a-ibn-malik-the-warrior-of-al-ansar-t575.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/imam-ibn-taymiyyah-rahimahullah-t516.htm Admin A detailed biography of Imam Ibn Taymiyyah Rahimahullah His Birth and Lineage He is the great scholar, Shaykh ul-Islaam Ibn Taymiyyah, may Allaah have mercy upon him. Scholars of Islaam acknowledge his astonishing excellence in all fields of knowledge - and Allaah favours whom He chooses. His name is Ahmad Ibn 'Abdul-Haleem Ibn 'Abdis-Salaam. His kunyah is Aboo al-'Abbaas and he is also referred to as Taqiyy ad-Deen. As for his most common appellation: Ibn Taymiyyah, scholars ... Personalities Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:49:23 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/imam-ibn-taymiyyah-rahimahullah-t516.htm#5704 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/imam-ibn-taymiyyah-rahimahullah-t516.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/naseeha-of-eesaa-bin-maryam-alayhis-salam-t506.htm tawhid1 Naseeha of 'Eesaa bin Maryam ('Alayhis-Salam) to the 'Scholars' Imaam Abu Bakr Ahmad bin 'Alee Al-Khateeb Al-Baghdaadee (Rahimahullah) 'Iqtidaa-ul-'Ilm al-'Amal' Muhammad bin Ahmad bin Rizq informed us: Ja'far bin Muhammad bin Nusayr Al-Khaldee informed us: Muhammad bin 'Abdillah Al-Hadramee narrated to us: 'Abbas Al-Anbaree narrated to us: 'Abdus-Samad narrated to me, saying: I heard Sa'eed bin 'Attaar - and he would cry until he departed - say: 'Essa bin Maryam ('Alayhis-Salam) ... Personalities Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:39:35 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/naseeha-of-eesaa-bin-maryam-alayhis-salam-t506.htm#5644 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/naseeha-of-eesaa-bin-maryam-alayhis-salam-t506.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/the-roman-challenge-t503.htm Admin The Roman Challenge: A Young but Wise Boy Answers Three Questions! Many centuries ago, during the time of the Tabai’n (the generation of Muslims after the Sahabah-- the Companions of the Prophet), Baghdad was a great city of Islam. In fact, it was the capital of the Islamic Empire and, because of the great number of scholars who lived there, it was the center of Islamic knowledge. One day, the ruler of Rome at the time sent an envoy to Baghdad with three challenges for the Muslims. When ... Personalities Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:52:50 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/the-roman-challenge-t503.htm#5617 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/the-roman-challenge-t503.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/imam-nawawi-rahimahullah-t135.htm Admin A Short Biographical Sketch of Imam Nawawi Rahimahullah Birth and Birth place: The complete name of Imam Nawawi is Abu Zakaria Mohiuddin Yahya, son of Sharaf An- Nawawi, son of Murry, son of Hassan, son of Hussain, son of Muhammad, son of Juma, son of Hazam. Nawawi refers to Nawa, a place near Damascus, in the suburb of the city of Howran. One of his ancestors named Hazam had settled at this place. Imam Nawawi was born at Nawa in the year 631 A.H. His father, a virtuous and pious man, ... Personalities Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:08:14 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/imam-nawawi-rahimahullah-t135.htm#1335 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/imam-nawawi-rahimahullah-t135.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/abu-bakr-s-advice-to-umar-on-his-deathbed-t482.htm tawhid1 When Abu Bakr As-Siddiq was on his deathbed he called ‘Umar - may Allah be pleased with them - and said: "Fear Allah O ‘Umar, and know that Allah has deeds to be done for Him in the day which He will not accept if done at night, and He has deeds to be done for Him at night which He will not accept if done during the day. He will not accept extra deeds unless you fulfill the obligatory deeds. The scales of those whose scales will be weighty on the Day of Resurrection will only be weighty ... Personalities Sat, 17 May 2008 22:27:47 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/abu-bakr-s-advice-to-umar-on-his-deathbed-t482.htm#5391 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/abu-bakr-s-advice-to-umar-on-his-deathbed-t482.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/ali-radhiallahu-anhu-t120.htm Al Qadr The Fourth Caliph, Ali (656-661 A.C.) Ali's Life Ali bin Abi Talib was the first cousin of the Prophet ( ). More than that, he had grown up in the Prophet's own household, later married his youngest daughter, Fatima, and remained in closest association with him for nearly thirty years. Ali was ten years old when the Divine Message came to Muhammad ( ). One night he saw the Prophet and his wife Khadijah bowing and prostrating. He asked the Prophet about the meaning of ... Personalities Thu, 06 Dec 2007 21:54:33 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/ali-radhiallahu-anhu-t120.htm#1052 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/ali-radhiallahu-anhu-t120.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/profile-of-mullah-umar-t350.htm Admin MULLAH MUHAMMAD UMAR MUJAHID By Azzam Publications Family background and birth Ameer-ul-Mumineen Mulla Muhammad Umar Mujahid belongs to a respected family of religious scholars. His family is renowned for the religious services offered by it for centuries. His full name is Muhammad Umar Mujahid bin Maulwi Ghulam Nabi Akhwand bin Mulla Muhammad Rasool Akhwand bin Mulla Muhammad Ayaz Akhwand. He belongs to a well-known branch of the Hootak tribe, which has been living in Kandahar ... Personalities Sun, 30 Mar 2008 11:01:07 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/profile-of-mullah-umar-t350.htm#3874 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/profile-of-mullah-umar-t350.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/al-bukhaari-the-master-in-the-science-of-prophetic-narratio-t264.htm warda Al-Bukhaari: the master in the science of Prophetic narrations His mother woke up with a start and said happily: "What a pleasant dream! Allaah’s messenger Ibraaheem appeared in my dream, and said: "O woman! Allaah restored your son’s eye sight because of your frequent supplications". She said: "O Allaah, make it a glad tiding. "O Allaah answer my supplications and restore the sight of my child." The pious mother walked to her ... Personalities Fri, 25 Jan 2008 07:04:55 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/al-bukhaari-the-master-in-the-science-of-prophetic-narratio-t264.htm#2863 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/al-bukhaari-the-master-in-the-science-of-prophetic-narratio-t264.htm http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/julaybib-t52.htm Anonymous Julaybib His name was unusual and incomplete. Julaybib means "small grown" being the diminutive form of the word "Jalbab ". The name is an indication that Julaybib was small and short, even of dwarf-like stature. More than that, he is described as being "damim" which means ugly, deformed, or of repulsive appearance. Even more disturbing, for the society in which he lived, Julaybib's lineage was not known. There is no record of who his mother or his father ... Personalities Wed, 07 Nov 2007 18:11:58 GMT http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/julaybib-t52.htm#155 http://darulilm.forumotion.com/personalities-f24/julaybib-t52.htm