The Status of the People of Badr
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said to 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him), "Who knows, perhaps Allah has looked at the warriors...
The Distinctive Features of the Judiciary During the Era of the Rightly-Guided Caliphs
The judiciary during the era of the Rightly-Guided Caliphs ranks second in importance only to the judiciary during the lifetime of the Prophet (ﷺ),...
Umar’s Advice to Someone Who Became an Alcoholic
There was a man from Ash-Sham (Syria and surrounding regions) who used to frequent 'Umar's gatherings. When 'Umar (ra) didn't see him for a...
‘Umar’s Concern for the Well-Being of His People
To be sure, 'Umar (ra) cared about the spiritual well-being of his people, but he (ra) cared about their physical well-being as well. In...
Humbleness Of Umar Ibn al-Khattab (RA)
'Abdullah ibn 'Abbaas (ra) said, “Al-'Abbaas (ra) (the Prophet's uncle, and 'Abdullah's father) owned a gutter that ran from his home to a path...
How Was Umar (RA) During The Drought With His People?
Once during the early stages of the drought, 'Umar (ra) was given bread that had been soaked in oil. Not wanting to eat the...
Sayings Of Ali Ibn Abi Talib (RA)
'Ali Ibn Abi Talib (ra) possessed all the means of quick intuition, fluency of tongue, superiority of intelligence, purification of soul, refinement of heart,...
Ali Ibn Abi Talib (RA) and Poetry
It is evident from the narrations that have reached us that the poetic movement was active during the era of the Rightly Guided Caliphs....
The Friday Sermons of ‘Ali (ra) and Their Analysis
'Ali ibn Abi Taalib (ra) used to nurture the citizens through counseling, teaching and training in the course of daily activities, especially on Friday...
Making the Individual Feel Worthy
It is narrated on the authority of Anas (Allah be pleased with him) that a woman, somewhat mentally defected, said, "O Messenger of Allah!...