this was sent in via email by one of the MyUmmah readers. ALLAH KNOWS BEST- A KINGS EXPERIENCE A story is told about a King in Africa who had a close friend that he grew up with. the friend used to always accompany the king when he traveled.The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that ever occurred in his life (positive or negative) by remarking, "All praise be to Allah, Almighty Allah knows best" … [Read more...]
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Short story: A kings experience
April 16, 2009 By MyUmmah Editor
Filed Under: Poetry & Short stories Tagged With: fate, short stories
The Story of Anfal
December 1, 2008 By MyUmmah Editor
Anfal, a rich young girl, sat waiting impatiently at the doctor's clinic to get the results of a medical test. She was in a hurry to attend a party and feared she might be late for her appointment with the hairdresser. She never thought the result would be anything important. It was just a precaution insisted upon by her family. She had never suffered any serious illness, apart from the odd ache in her never suffered any serious illness, apart from the odd ache in her limbs. Then, it was her turn … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Poetry & Short stories Tagged With: death, repentance, short stories
Attitude is Very Important
November 27, 2008 By MyUmmah Editor
Ayoob was the kind of person who would always amaze you. He was always in a good mood and always had something positive to say. When someone would ask him how he was doing, he would reply, "If I were any better, I would be twins!" He was a unique manager because he had several waiters who had followed him around from restaurant to restaurant. The reason the waiters followed Ayoob was because of his attitude. He was a natural motivator. If an employee was having a bad day Ayoob was there telling … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Poetry & Short stories Tagged With: hadith, lessons on life, manners, short stories
One sin led to his Repentance
October 9, 2008 By MyUmmah Editor
A short story, we all can learn from this, especially practicing muslims who sometimes unintentionally condemn & judge muslims steeped in sin. A righteous man was once asked to tell the story of the pivotal moment of his life, the moment in which he first began to apply the teachings of Islam, and the following was his answer: When I was a young man, I would not hesitate to perpetrate any sin that was made available to me. Then, one day, I saw a young woman who was perhaps the most beautiful … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Poetry & Short stories Tagged With: good deeds, redemption, short stories
Fields of Diamonds
July 3, 2008 By MyUmmah Editor
FIELDS OF DIAMONDS An Inspirational and Motivational Story The Prophet of Allah Muhammad [Peace be upon him] said: "Love of the world is the root of all evil." There was a farmer Saleem in Mali, West Africa who was happy and content. He was happy because he was content. He was content because he was happy. One day a "wise" man came to him and told him about the glory of diamonds and the power that goes along with them. The "wise" man said, "If you had a diamond the size of your thumb, … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Poetry & Short stories Tagged With: materialism, short stories, simple life
The Caravan to Mecca
March 4, 2008 By MyUmmah Editor
This heartwarming story of a shaykh and a notorious caravan thief, somehow we as South Africans can identify with it due to our high crime levels, ie. showing bravery in the face of would be criminals (note: theres a huge difference in bravery & being rash) We should be assertive & strong but at the same time careful not to agitate. The Caravan To Mecca: Around the turn of the century, Shaykh Mahboob was on his way to the pilgrimage in Mecca, on a camel caravan from Syria. He was accompanying … [Read more...]
Filed Under: Poetry & Short stories Tagged With: crime, short stories, travelling, truthfullness, ummah
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