The fictional story below is based on the story that is found in Mufti Dr Ismail Musa Menk and Sheikh Dr Karim AbuZaid’s lectures. Links are found below. There was a young man who had decided to sell away his motorbike. Since it was still in excellent working order, he knew that he should be … Continue reading
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The 1 O’clock Visitor
There was a poor family of three which consisted of a mother, a father and a young daughter who was in primary school. They didn’t have much but they could just barely survive from day to day. Alhamdulillah. Although they were not rich in terms of money, they were rich in terms of happiness and … Continue reading
Why Women Cry
A little boy asked his mother, “Why are you crying? “Because I need to,” she said. “I don’t understand,” he said. His mother just hugged him and said, “Perhaps you don’t, perhaps you never will.” Later the little boy asked his father, “Why does Mother seem to cry for no reason?” “All women cry for … Continue reading
The Blind Boy
A blind boy sat on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet. He held up a sign which said: “I am blind, please help.” There were only a few coins in the hat. A busy man was walking by the building when he saw the boy. The man stopped, thinking for … Continue reading
The Drunkard
Sultan Murad IV, the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire from 1623-1640, would often anonymously go into the midst of the people and see their state. One evening, he felt an uneasiness in himself and the urge to go out. He called for his head of security and and out they went. They came to a … Continue reading
An Antidote for Anger
Abu Wa’il al-Qass said, “We entered upon Urwah ibn Muhammad ibn as-Sa’di. A man spoke to him and made him angry. So he stood and performed ablution; he then returned and performed ablution, and said: “My father told me on the authority of my grandfather Atiyyah Radhiallahu anhu who reported the Messenger of Allah Sallallahu … Continue reading
Izma’s Bus Ride
Izma ran to the bus stop, hoping that she did not miss the 4 o’clock bus. As she was running, she passed an old lady who was trying to pick up a few apples off the pavement. Apparently the thin plastic bag in her right hand had given way. “Shall I stop to help … Continue reading
The King With Four Wives
Once upon a time, there was a rich king who had 4 wives. . He loved the 4th wife the most and adorned her with rich robes and treated her to the finest of delicacies. He gave her nothing but the best. . He also loved the 3rd wife very much and was always showing … Continue reading
“I wish I never had any children!”
A ninety-year old man wishes that he never had any children ————————— The End ———————————————————————————— Edited :29th April 2013 Credits: LivingUnder Mercy of Allah youtube channel Image Credits: urban-block.com Continue reading
Mashitah the Hairstylist
————————— The End ———————————————————————————— Edited :29th April 2013 Credits: Quran Weekly Youtube channel Image Credits: cgi.ebay.com Continue reading