The Distinctive Features of the Judiciary During the Era of the Rightly-Guided Caliphs

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),...
Ali Ibn Abi Talib (RA) and Poetry

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....
Remarkable Courage of the Companions

Remarkable Courage of the Companions

Enthusiasm for the After-life endowed the Muslims with almost superhuman courage. Worldly aims and interests having ceased to have any significance in their eyes,...
New Men – A New Ummah

New Men – A New Ummah

Thus it was that the most stupendous change in human history was brought about. The Prophet ﷺ had uncovered rich treasures of human material...
Asceticism and Piety of ‘Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA)

Asceticism and Piety of ‘Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA)

The Commander of the Faithful, 'Ali ibn Abi Taalib (ra), understood in the course of his lifestyle of (application of) the Noble Qur'an, his...
'Umar's Concern for the Well-Being of His People

‘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...
Uniqueness of the Companions

Uniqueness of the Companions 

The Companions of the Holy Prophet ﷺ were unique in the sense that religion, morality, social dynamism, politics, (i.e. all the diverse requirements of a civilized society) were mirrored in the most beautiful colours in their lives. There was no schism, no corroding lack of integration in their souls. Because of this, they were ideally suited to operate as stewards of humanity.
A Look to Julaybib (Allah be pleased with him)

A Look to Julaybib (Allah be pleased with him)

One such companion, Julaybib was so named due to his small growth, Julaybib a derivative of the word jalbab (very small grown). Dwarf-like in...
Humbleness Of Umar Ibn al-Khattab (RA)

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...
Umar (RA) And The Monk

Umar (RA) And The Monk

One day, upon passing by the monastery of a monk, 'Umar (ra) called out, "O monk!" at which point the monk appeared ." ‘Umar...