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There are people who shake the world with their voices, and there are people who shake the heavens with their sincerity.

The story of Uways ibn ʿĀmir al-Qaranī is not just history.

It is an invitation, a possibility,
You could be one of Allah's closest servants... even if no one ever knows your name.

Uways ibn Amir al Qarani was a poor man from Yemen. He lived a simple life and took care of his elderly mother. He was not known, not respected by society, and had no special position. To most people, he looked like an ordinary man with nothing remarkable about him.

During the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, Uways believed in Islam and loved the Prophet ﷺ deeply. He wanted more than anything to travel to Madinah and meet him. But Uways had one responsibility that came before his own desires his mother. She was old, weak, and depended on him completely.

One day, Uways asked his mother for permission to go to Madinah. She allowed him, but only for a very short time because she could not manage without him. Uways agreed. He traveled toward Madinah with great excitement in his heart.

When he arrived, the Prophet ﷺ was not in the city. At that moment, Uways faced a choice. He could wait until the Prophet ﷺ returned, or he could keep his promise to his mother and go back immediately. Uways chose his mother. He did not wait. He turned around and returned to Yemen so his mother would not suffer.

Because of that choice, Uways never met the Prophet ﷺ in person.

Even though Uways never met him, the Prophet ﷺ spoke about him to his Companions. Uways never met the Prophet yet he told them that a man named Uways ibn Amir would come from Yemen. He described him clearly. He mentioned that Uways once had leprosy and Allah cured him except for a small mark. He said that Uways was extremely devoted to his mother. Then the Prophet ﷺ said something amazing:

لَوْ أَقْسَمَ عَلَى اللَّهِ لَأَبَرَّهُ
"If he were to swear by Allah, Allah would answer him."
A person whos Dua is 100% answered !?

The Prophet ﷺ even told the Companions that if they ever met Uways, they should ask him to make duaa and ask Allah for forgiveness for them.

Years later, after the Prophet ﷺ had passed away, Umar ibn al Khattab رضي الله عنه became the Caliph. Umar remembered what the Prophet ﷺ had said. Every year during Hajj, Umar would ask people from Yemen if there was a man among them named Uways ibn Amir.

For many years, no one knew him.

Finally, Umar found him. Uways was poor and living a simple life. Umar asked him questions to confirm his identity. Did you have this illness. Are you from this tribe. Do you have a mother and take care of her. Uways answered yes to everything.

Then something incredible happened.
Umar, the leader of the entire Muslim world, the Ameerul Mu'mineen, asked Uways to make duaa for him.
Who wouldnt grab that opportunity, a man whose prayers will be answered unconditionally.
A man unknown to the world but well known in the heavens.

After that, people began to notice Uways. But Uways did not like attention. He did not want fame or recognition. He preferred to remain unknown. He returned to his quiet life, worshiping Allah and caring for his mother.

Why this Story matters to us?

Uways was not special because he was famous. He was special because he was sincere. He did not do big public acts. He did not give speeches. He did not lead armies. His greatness came from obedience to Allah and kindness to his mother.

This means something very important for us today.

You do not need to be famous to be close to Allah.
You do not need people to notice your worship.
You do not need followers or praise.

If you pray sincerely, care for your parents, avoid sin when no one is watching, and choose Allah over your desires, you can be raised in rank just like Uways.

The story of Uways teaches us that sometimes, even when we desire something deeply for the sake of Allah, circumstances may prevent it. But continued obedience, thats what matters.

It teaches us that some of the greatest people in Islam lived quietly. They were unknown on earth but honored in the heavens.

And that door is still open.

We could be one of them.

اللهم ارزقنا الإخلاص، واجعلنا من عبادك الصالحين ولو كنا مجهولين بين الناس.

O Allah, grant us sincerity and make us among Your righteous servants even if we are unknown among people.

Daily Reflections
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*The person in debt will not enter Paradise until the debt is paid off!*

Muhammad ibn Jahsh said: 'We were sitting with the Messenger of Allaah ﷺ  when he raised his head towards the sky, then he put his palm on his forehead and said: "Subhaan-Allaah! What a strict issue has been revealed to me!" We remained silent and were afraid. The following morning I asked him,

"O Messenger of Allaah, what is this strict issue that has been revealed?" He said, "By the One in Whose hand is my soul, if a man were killed in battle for the sake of Allaah, then brought back to life, then killed and brought back to life again, then killed, and he owed a debt, he would not enter Paradise until his debt was paid off." [Hasan -al-Nasaa'i]

Bamalli

The Book of Sacrificial Slaughter and Hunting (Kitabu al-Dhaba'ih wa al-Sayd)*

Narrated Maimuna:

A mouse fell into the butter-fat and died. The Prophet (ﷺ) was asked about that. He said, *"Throw away the mouse and the butter-fat that surrounded it, and eat the rest of the butter-fat (As-Samn)."*

حَدَّثَنَا الْحُمَيْدِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، حَدَّثَنَا الزُّهْرِيُّ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُتْبَةَ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ ابْنَ عَبَّاسٍ، يُحَدِّثُهُ عَنْ مَيْمُونَةَ، أَنَّ فَأْرَةً، وَقَعَتْ، فِي سَمْنٍ فَمَاتَتْ، فَسُئِلَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَنْهَا فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ أَلْقُوهَا وَمَا حَوْلَهَا وَكُلُوهُ ‏"‏‏.‏ قِيلَ لِسُفْيَانَ فَإِنَّ مَعْمَرًا يُحَدِّثُهُ عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ الْمُسَيَّبِ عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ‏.‏ قَالَ مَا سَمِعْتُ الزُّهْرِيَّ يَقُولُ إِلاَّ عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ عَنْ مَيْمُونَةَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَلَقَدْ سَمِعْتُهُ مِنْهُ مِرَارًا‏.

Sahih al-Bukhari 5538

*NOTE 📝*

1. In his commentary of this hadith, al-Hafidh Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani discussed the chapter on the ruling of a mouse falling into solid or melted fat, and whether the legal ruling differs between the two. He noted that al-Bukhari did not decisively state one position due to strong scholarly disagreement, though earlier indications suggest he leaned toward the view that impurity only affects substances if a change occurs. This likely explains why he included a narration through Yunus that implies a distinction. The hadith is narrated from Maymunah, and earlier sections already addressed disagreements among scholars regarding the chain of narration, particularly whether Maymunah is explicitly mentioned and whether the report is connected or disconnected, with the stronger view affirming her inclusion. - Fathul Baari, Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani

2. Ibn Hajar further explained that the wording *"Remove the mouse and what is around it"* is the version reported by most of Ibn ʿUyaynah's students. Another narration adds a clarification: if the fat is solid, the affected part is removed and the rest eaten, but if it is melted, it should not be consumed. This added wording is unusual in Ibn ʿUyaynah's narration and is discussed critically by hadith scholars. - Fathul Baari, Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani

3. The hadith highlights the practical ruling on how to deal with fat when it becomes contaminated by impurity, distinguishing what should be removed or avoided. This ruling is extended by analogy to similar substances such as honey, molasses, and the like by some scholars, showing consistency in legal reasoning. Overall, it reflects the ease, flexibility, and mercy of the Shari'ah (Islamic law), which seeks to remove hardship while preserving cleanliness and lawful consumption.

*Our Lord! Forgive us and our brethren who have preceded us in Faith, and put not in our hearts any hatred against those who have believed. Our Lord! You are indeed full of kindness, Most Merciful.*

Alhamdulillahi I'm back to the forum after long time.
Thanks so much.

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Quote from: bakangizo on September 16, 2011, 12:26:06 PMAaah!! How could we allow this forum to die like this? :'( Going through this thread makes you realize how rich, entertaining, educating and interesting the forum was. I've seen facebook and twitter, and honestly I love this place more personally.

Nima na yadda da kai wallahi kuma babban abinda yafi bani mamaki shine yadda su Ihsan, IBB da sauransu suke mu'amala da yanar gizo tun shekarar 2002 abun ya yi matuƙar burgeni wallahi.

Ina ma ace su Ihsan za su dawo online ko sbd gaisawa ne domin tabbatar da cewa suna raye cikin koshin lafiya. Allah ya sa haka amin summa amin

Ameen. It's a pity. This place is historic. Going through the threads, you can see how intelligent the members have been. Tun kafi Kai ya waye 😄

Quote from: bakangizo on September 16, 2011, 12:26:06 PMAaah!! How could we allow this forum to die like this? :'( Going through this thread makes you realize how rich, entertaining, educating and interesting the forum was. I've seen facebook and twitter, and honestly I love this place more personally.

Nima na yadda da kai wallahi kuma babban abinda yafi bani mamaki shine yadda su Ihsan, IBB da sauransu suke mu'amala da yanar gizo tun shekarar 2002 abun ya yi matuƙar burgeni wallahi.

Ina ma ace su Ihsan za su dawo online ko sbd gaisawa ne domin tabbatar da cewa suna raye cikin koshin lafiya. Allah ya sa haka amin summa amin

Sad News about many people losing their lives after a fuel tanker crashed in Jigawa State:

Allah Ya kiyaye gaba.

https://www.arise.tv/shettima-mourns-victims-of-jigawa-tanker-fire-orders-review-of-safety-protocols/

v=UdWskhZfxrQ https://leadership.ng/pictorial-140-jigawa-tanker-fire-victims-buried-90-hospitalised/

Quote from: Sani Danbaffa on September 29, 2024, 01:06:41 AMYanzu tunda Allah Ya kawo matatar mai ta Dangote, da alama za a dace da sabon farashin man fetur a Nigeria. Ko ya ku ka gani yan Kano?

Sai gashi bata chanza Zane ba. Abinda ake tsammani bai faru ba. Amma wannan duk inaga wata makarkashiya ce daga gwamnati

Quote from: gogannaka on October 11, 2024, 10:42:55 PMWe will surely miss Dave and his insightful posts.
Adieu.

Thank you goga for bringing this news to our attention. I really have been wondering where he is before you dropped the news.