MAHAJJAH 2 – Page 5

May 8, 2015

The life and martyrdom of Zubayr ibn al-`Awwam

If one were to scan through the annals of history, one would find the life stories of many great personalities. Men who influenced the lives of those around them, creating a new way of thinking and in all formed new ideologies. However, most of their lives have been tainted with stories of their greed, lust and hunger for power. As one continues to search through the books of our past, […]

May 8, 2015

Biography and martyrdom of Talhah ibn `Ubayd Allah

If one were to scan through the annals of history, one would find the life stories of many great personalities. Men who influenced the lives of those around them, creating a new way of thinking and in all formed new ideologies. However, most of their lives have been tainted with stories of their greed, lust and hunger for power. As one continues to search through the books of our past, […]

May 8, 2015

The Battle of Jamal

Allah says: “If two parties among the Believers fall into a quarrel, make peace between them…The Believers are but a single Brotherhood: So make peace and reconciliation between your two (contending) brothers: And fear Allah that you may receive Mercy.” (Surah Hujurat: 9- 10) Allah Ta’ala did not say that either or both groups are disbelievers, even in a case where fighting occurs between them. The most deserving of people […]

May 20, 2015

`Uthman’s appointment as khalifah

Sayyidina ‘Uthman radiya Llahu ‘anhu was appointed the third khalifah of the Muslim ummah, whose appointment was approved of by the noble companions of Rasulullah salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam; the first of whom being Sayyidina ‘Ali radiya Llahu ‘anhu. Regrettably, the version of events surrounding the appointment of Sayyidina ‘Uthman has been manipulated by the Shia in a manner that entirely contradicts historical fact. Tales of false promise, betrayal, […]

May 25, 2015

The martyrdom of `Uthman

The words of the third rightly guided khalifah `Uthman radiya Llahu `anhu “I do not want blood to be shed for my sake,” will continue to echo through time; telling the tale of the oppressed khalifah who despite having the armies of Islam and great companions of Rasulullah salla Llahu `alayhi wa sallam ready to answer his call, chose to honour the blood of those very people who refused to show him the […]