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.
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“(This is) a blessed Book which We have revealed to you (O Prophet), so that they may contemplate its verses, and people of reason may be mindful." (Surah Sad 38 – Verse 29)
During these difficult and challenging economic circumstances, the Darul Ihsan Welfare Department (DIWD) continues to receive frequent calls for assistance. With the rising unemployment rates exceeding that of 40% and the increased cost of living, many a family are left vulnerable attempting to make ends meet.
Arabs have long been known for their generosity, and history remembers many among them for their open-handedness and noble giving.
The Noble Ka’bah is also known as Baytullah (The House of Allah). It is the first building which was constructed for humanity to worship Allah (ﷻ). It acts as the Qibla, the direction to which all Muslims pray five times a day.
Zubaida bint Ja`far ibn Mansur was the amongst the most well-known of the Abbasid princesses. Zubaida was the daughter of the Abbasid Khalifa Mansur’s elder son, Jaffer, the cousin and wife of the richest and most powerful of the Khalifas, Haroon al-Rashid, the fifth Abbasid Khalifa. It is said that Zubaida's palace 'sounded like a beehive' as she employed one hundred female maidens who had memorized the Qur'an.
Allah Ta'ala says in the Noble Quran: "And announce to humanity, (O Ibrahim), the pilgrimage, and people will come from every part of the world by every means of transport – so that they may witness the benefits for them …” (Surah Hajj – Verse 27)
O guests of the Most Merciful! O fortunate ones! O travellers to the Haram! Congratulations on being invited by the Lord of the worlds! Be glad that He has invited you to His House! Not only that, but He has given you the provisions for travel and lodging.