General
The Ahl al-Suffah were a group of the Ṣaḥābah who devoted themselves to the knowledge of the Deen, worship, and service. They spent much of their time in the Masjid and chose a life of simplicity and asceticism rather than pursuing worldly comforts. Their circumstances were often extremely difficult. They mostly lived in poverty and did not always have sufficient clothing or food. Their food was often very simple. Dates were among their main sources of food, and at times the Prophet ﷺ would distribute a measure of dates among two people for the day.
The Farewell Sermon (Khutabatul Wida) was delivered on the 9th Dhul Hijjah 10 A.H in the ‘Unarah Valley of Mount Arafat. Delivered during his final pilgrimage, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ provided us with timeless ethical, legal, and spiritual guidance, highlighting gems relating to the sanctity of life, upholding the rights of others, and the obligation to follow the Quran and Sunnah. This series will highlight 5 key reflections from this address.
Extracted from the webinar, Ihsan in Action: Parenting per the Prophet ﷺ -
Arabs have long been known for their generosity, and history remembers many among them for their open-handedness and noble giving.
Once Qari Abdul Basit (R), the famous Qari of Egypt, was asked, “You recite Qur’an with a great deal of enthusiasm. Have you ever witnessed any miracle regarding the Qur’an?”
A young man travelled to London for business training. He was a righteous individual and punctual with his Salah. After training, during his spare time, he would quietly listen to the Qur’an in his hostel room. The recitation was so soft that it could not be heard outside the door of the room.
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Just as ties of kinship are closely linked, so is the relationship with neighbours. The Glorious Qur’an makes mention of two types of neighbours:
The noble and graceful character of Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) is in total conformity to all the natural needs of man.