Ilham or Inspire

With blisters and hunger she walked to Medinah – the mother in the absence of a mother

I first learnt of this amazing sahabiyah last year, whilst listening to another talk, and I remember thinking that’s so true, why is the wife of Abu Talib rarely mentioned when we are taught that Abu Talib took care of the Prophet ﷺ from a very early age. Fatima bint Assad (ra) was the wife… Continue reading With blisters and hunger she walked to Medinah – the mother in the absence of a mother

Ilham or Inspire

Behind him will be scholars – story of Mu’adh (ra) for my children

Our halaqah at the masjid last night was about Mu’adh ibn Jabal (ra). I was super eager to attend because I think the last time I read about this sahabi was when I was a nineteen year old, so many moons have since passed and I was looking forward to a refresher of his life… Continue reading Behind him will be scholars – story of Mu’adh (ra) for my children