Author: Shaykh Maulana Muhammad Zafar Iqbal Al-Hamad (حفظہ اللہ)
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This incident highlights the etiquette of using a barrier during prayer, though it suggests leniency for young children and non-public pathways.
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The scholars interpret milk in dreams as a symbol of knowledge. The Prophet’s act of sharing this milk reflects Umar’s (رضی اللہ عنہ) high status in knowledge.
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This incident clarifies that milk kinship creates a prohibition on marriage, as strong as blood relations.
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This story highlights the importance of considering the congregation's needs when leading prayers.
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Islamic rulings emphasize respect for others' property and outline steps for handling found items.
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This story emphasizes Makkah’s unique status, where violence and tree-cutting are strictly prohibited.
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This highlights Ali’s (رضی اللہ عنہ) humility and refutes any belief in secret knowledge exclusive to him.
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This event indicates the sufficiency of the Quran and Sunnah for guidance, as the Prophet (ﷺ) did not insist on writing the instructions.
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The Prophet’s (ﷺ) blessing empowered Abu Hurairah (رضی اللہ عنہ) to memorize and preserve numerous Hadiths.
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This story underscores the humility required in seeking knowledge and Allah’s wisdom in distributing knowledge among His servants.
These stories offer insights into various aspects of Islamic practice, highlighting themes of humility, obedience, and respect for divine guidance.
Story 21: The Issue of Sutrah (Barrier in Prayer)
Ibn Abbas (رضی اللہ عنہما) narrated that once he arrived on a donkey while the Prophet (ﷺ) was praying without a barrier (sutrah) in the area of Mina. Ibn Abbas, who was not yet an adult, passed in front of the rows, left the donkey to graze, and joined the prayer. The Prophet (ﷺ) did not object to his passing in front.Lesson:
This incident highlights the etiquette of using a barrier during prayer, though it suggests leniency for young children and non-public pathways.
Story 22: The Prophet’s (ﷺ) Dream
Ibn Umar (رضی اللہ عنہما) reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) said, "In a dream, I was given a large bowl of milk. I drank so much that I felt the freshness within my nails. Then, I passed the remainder to Umar ibn al-Khattab (رضی اللہ عنہ)." When asked for its interpretation, the Prophet (ﷺ) said, "It symbolizes knowledge."Lesson:
The scholars interpret milk in dreams as a symbol of knowledge. The Prophet’s act of sharing this milk reflects Umar’s (رضی اللہ عنہ) high status in knowledge.
Story 23: Resolving Doubts in Marriage
Uqbah bin Al-Harith (رضی اللہ عنہ) narrated that he married a woman, and afterward, a lady claimed she had nursed both of them. He sought the Prophet’s (ﷺ) advice, who told him, "Once told, how can you stay married?" Uqbah then separated from his wife.Lesson:
This incident clarifies that milk kinship creates a prohibition on marriage, as strong as blood relations.
Story 24: Important Principle for Leading Prayer
Abu Mas'ud Al-Ansari (رضی اللہ عنہ) narrated that a man complained to the Prophet (ﷺ) about an imam who prolonged the recitation. The Prophet (ﷺ) became visibly upset and said, "Some of you make people dislike prayer. Whoever leads people should lighten the prayer because among them are the weak, the sick, and those with needs."Lesson:
This story highlights the importance of considering the congregation's needs when leading prayers.
Story 25: Ruling on Lost Property
Zaid bin Khalid Al-Juhani (رضی اللہ عنہ) narrated that a man asked the Prophet (ﷺ) about finding lost items. The Prophet (ﷺ) instructed him to announce it for a year. If the owner does not claim it, he may use it, but if the owner appears later, it should be returned. Regarding lost camels, the Prophet (ﷺ) advised leaving them alone as they can survive independently until the owner finds them.Lesson:
Islamic rulings emphasize respect for others' property and outline steps for handling found items.
Story 26: The Sanctity of Makkah
Abu Shuraih (رضی اللہ عنہ) narrated that after the conquest of Makkah, the Prophet (ﷺ) declared that Makkah was made sacred by Allah, and no one is permitted to shed blood or harm its environment. This sanctity was momentarily lifted only for the Prophet (ﷺ) during the conquest.Lesson:
This story emphasizes Makkah’s unique status, where violence and tree-cutting are strictly prohibited.
Story 27: A Question to Ali (رضی اللہ عنہ)
Abu Juhaifa (رضی اللہ عنہ) once asked Ali (رضی اللہ عنہ) if he had any special knowledge. Ali replied that he had only the Book of Allah, knowledge given to all Muslims, and a scroll containing rulings on blood money and the release of captives, along with a principle that a Muslim should not be killed in place of a non-Muslim.Lesson:
This highlights Ali’s (رضی اللہ عنہ) humility and refutes any belief in secret knowledge exclusive to him.
Story 28: A Significant Event in the Prophet’s (ﷺ) Final Illness
Ibn Abbas (رضی اللہ عنہ) narrated that during his final illness, the Prophet (ﷺ) asked for writing materials to document guidance to prevent future misguidance. However, some companions debated, and the Prophet (ﷺ) asked them to leave, saying there should be no quarrels in his presence.Lesson:
This event indicates the sufficiency of the Quran and Sunnah for guidance, as the Prophet (ﷺ) did not insist on writing the instructions.
Story 29: The Astonishing Memory of Abu Hurairah (رضی اللہ عنہ)
Abu Hurairah (رضی اللہ عنہ) once told the Prophet (ﷺ) that he struggled with forgetting what he learned. The Prophet (ﷺ) told him to spread his cloth, then made a gesture as if filling it. Abu Hurairah (رضی اللہ عنہ) said he never forgot anything afterward.Lesson:
The Prophet’s (ﷺ) blessing empowered Abu Hurairah (رضی اللہ عنہ) to memorize and preserve numerous Hadiths.
Story 30: A Journey of Prophet Musa (علیہ السلام)
Ibn Abbas (رضی اللہ عنہ) narrated that the Prophet Musa (علیہ السلام) once thought he was the most knowledgeable until Allah informed him of a servant more knowledgeable (Al-Khidr). Musa was instructed to take a fish, which would lead him to Al-Khidr’s location. After a long journey, the fish escaped into the sea at a rock, marking the meeting place. Musa greeted Al-Khidr, beginning his quest for knowledge.Lesson:
This story underscores the humility required in seeking knowledge and Allah’s wisdom in distributing knowledge among His servants.
These stories offer insights into various aspects of Islamic practice, highlighting themes of humility, obedience, and respect for divine guidance.