Allah is the best of planners

Allah is The Best of Planners The head of the service personnel of Masjidun Nabawi was Shamsuddin Sawaab Lamti. He was a pious man who was kind and generous towards the poor. Now, Sawaab explains that that he had a close friend who used to frequent the gatherings of the ruler of Madinah. This friend of his often kept him informed about any major developments that he had heard of. One day this friend came to him and said : "Something major has happened today." Upon enquiry he explained : "A number … [Read more...]

When the Fire did not Burn

The story of Ibraaheem Alaihis Salaam The Quran teaches us that Ibraaheem Alaihis Salaam was thrown into a fire by Nimrood and his people because they refused to accept the truth. They built a huge furnace and intended to throw him therein. Historical narrations mention that firewood was collected for a period of one month and the fire was then lit and kindled for seven days. The fire became so huge that birds flying overhead would fall into it and perish due to the flames. The people themselves … [Read more...]