The Value of Simple Good Deed

THE VALUE OF SEEDS

Once during mid-winter Hadhrat Zunnun Misri (rahmatullah alayh) was walking through the wilderness on a journey to Makkah Muakraamah for Hajj. 

The earth was white with ice and snow. It was bitterly cold. He soon came upon a Raahib (Christian monk) who was scattering some seeds on the ice. Hadhrat Zunnun enquired: "O Raahib, why are you scattering seeds on the ice?' Raahib: "On this tree there are some birds. There is nothing for them to eat today. There is only ice and snow all around. I am scattering the seeds for these birds." Zunnun: "Raahib! Allah Ta'ala does not accept the good deeds of an alien (i.e. a kaafir)." Raahib: "That is between Allah and myself. He knows best.

" Hadhrat Zunnun continued on his journey. He reached Makkah and when it was time for Hajj, he engaged in its rituals. 

One day whilst making Tawaaf, Hadhrat Zunnun (rahmatullah alayh), to his great surprise, saw the very same Raahib making Tawaaf of the Ka'bah. As their eyes met, the Raahib, smiled and said: :"Do you now understand the value of my seeds?" Allah Ta'ala had accepted his good deed and granted the Raahib the treasure of Imaan.

Biographical Narrative of the Righteous Caliphs

A Brief Biographical Narrative of the Righteous Caliphs (RA)

Having accomplished perfectly the task of prophethood assigned to him, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), when he was approximately 63 years old, left this world on 12 Rabi’ul Awwal 11 AH. After the death of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), for almost 30 years, till the year 40 AH, Abu Bakr Siddique, Umar Farooq, Uthman Ghani and Ali Murtaza (RA) carried out their responsibilities as Caliphs in the best possible way. 

In the Islamic history, the period between 11 AH and 40 AH is documented as or referred to as Khilaafate Raashidah (Righteous Caliphate) and these extraordinary companions of Prophet Muhammad (RA) are known as Khulafaae Rashideen (The Righteous Caliphs). With reference to these righteous caliphs only Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) has said, “Stick to my and my righteous caliphs’ Sunnah firmly” (Tirmidhi, Abu Daud).

In the light of several sayings and statements of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), “Caliphate will prevail for thirty years in my Ummah. After that there will be kingship” (Tirmidhi, Musnad Ahmad), “With reference to the beginning of your religion there is prophethood and mercy, then there will be caliphate and mercy, and then there will be kingship and oppression” (Suyuti - RHA). scholars of Hadeeth, thinkers, and historians say that the statement made by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), “Stick to my and my righteous caliphs’ Sunnah firmly” is in relation to these four caliphs who were from the tribe of Quraish. 

During the rule of Ameer Muaawiyah (RA) and after that this caliphate kept getting transformed into kingship and the caliph acquired the status of a king. The approximate duration of seven months before the agreement that took place between Hasan bin Ali (RA) and Ameer Muaawiyah (RA) is also included by historians within the rubric of righteous caliphate because only after including seven months’ caliphate of Hasan bin Ali (RA) thirty years of righteous caliphate get completed.

 There are several historians who have included Umar bin Abdul Azeez (RHA) as the fifth righteous caliph because, in the course of discharging his duties as a caliph, he ardently followed the footsteps of all the four righteous caliphs.

Caliphate is the name given to performing guardianship in relation to tasks related to both religion and the worldly life and implementation of the injunctions of Shariah under the overall guidance of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The plural of Rashidis Rashidoon or Rashideen which means those who follow the straight path, as in the righteous ones or guided ones. 

Abu Bakr Siddique (RA) (Caliphate: From 11 AH to 13 AH)

Abu Bakr’s (RA) name was Abdullah bin Abi Quhaafah, his nickname was Abu Bakr (RA) and he was given the title Siddique because he testified the event of Me’raj. On the day Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was made prophet, after Khadeejah (RA) Abu Bakr Siddique (RA) was the first person to embrace Islam. Countless companions of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) embraced Islam because of his preaching. Out of those few of the prominent ones are, Uthmaan Ghani, Zubair bin Awwaam, Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf, Talha bin Ubaidullah and Saad bin Abi Waqqaas (RA). Right from the day he embraced Islam till the day he breathed his last he spent his entire life spreading the word of Allah and protecting Islam. 

The wealth Allah had bestowed upon him, was spent by him generously. For instance, he freed countless slaves (bought them and then set them free) and one of those slaves is Prophet Muhammd’s (PBUH) Muaddhin (the one who calls for prayer) Bilal (RA). After the death of Khadeejah (RA), Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) married Abu Bakr Siddique’s (RA) daughter Ayesha (RA). Abu Bakr Siddique (RA) migrated to Madinah with Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). In the verse of the Holy Qur’an, “and he was the second of the two” (Surah Taubah: 40) it is Abu Bakr Siddique (RA) who is referred to. Before the death of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), it was Abu Bakr Siddique (RA) only who led the congregational prayers several times and the companions of the Prophet (RA) offered prayer behind him. On the day Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) died he led the Morning Prayer with Abu Bakr Siddique (RA). After the death of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), as per the advice of companions of Prophet (PBUH), Abu Bakr Siddque (RA) was made the Caliph. Few of the achievements during the duration of his caliphate are:

The army under the commandment of Usama bin Zaid (RA) was dispatched to Syria. The army defeated the armies of the king of Persia and returned without being harmed.

By means of waging a war against apostates, those who denied giving obligatory charity, and those who made claims of prophethood, Abu Bakr Siddique (RA) removed all the sources of evil that had emerged right after the death of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

in the course of wiping out the aforementioned problems countless Huffaz of the Holy Qur’an (those who memorise the whole of Quran by heart) got martyred. Consequently, Abu Bakr Siddique (RA) got the whole of the Holy Qur’an collected at one place (in the written form).

Abu Bakr Siddique (RA) died in 13 A.H. He was buried in Ayesha’s (RA) room right next to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). He was almost 63 years old and the duration of his caliphate was two years three months and ten days. 

Umar Farooq (RA) (Caliphate: From 13 AH to 23 AH)

Umar Farooq’s (RA) name was Umar bin Khattaab, his nick name was Abul Hafs and his title was Farooq (the one who clears truth of untruth). Umar Farooq (RA) embraced Islam in the sixth year of prophethood when he was 33 years old. Before him 39 men had embraced Islam. When Umar Farooq (RA) embraced Islam the Muslims expressed Allah’s greatness loudly. 

Umar Farooq’s (RA) entry into the folds of Islam was a source of tremendous assurance for the erstwhile Muslim community. In the battles he remained right next to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Although the Holy Quran was collected in one place during the caliphate of Abu Bakr Siddique (RA), the advice to do the same came from none other save Umar Farooq (RA) and on his insistence only Abu Bakr Siddique (RA) agreed to undertake the task. When he migrated to Madinah Munawwarah, he did not do it secretly. Instead, he announced his plans of migration in public and then set out for Madinah Munawwarah.

On his death bed Abu Bakr (RA), after consulting the companions of Prophet Muhammad (RA), made Umar Farooq (RA) as the caliph of the Muslims. Later, he was addressed with the title Ameerul Mumineen (Leader of the Believers). 

During the Caliphate of Umar Farooq (RA) Iraq, Persia, Syria and Egypt were conquered, Islamic calendar was started, the cities of Kufah and Basrah were inhabited, the practice of offering Taraaweeh prayer in congregation in the holy month of Ramadan got initiated, and Baitul Maal (treasury) was established in order to keep a record of the amount of money received through obligatory charity (Zakaat).

On the morning of 23 Dhul Hijjah in 23 AH, Umar Farooq (RA) was leading the morning Salah’s congregation. A Zoroastrian slave named Firoze wounded him with a knife. After four days of this incident Umar Farooq (RA) died on the first day of Muharramul Haraam in 24 AH. He was buried next to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Abu Bakr Siddique (RA). The duration of Umar Farooq’s (RA) Caliphate was 10 years, six months and four days. 

Uthman Ghani (RA) (Caliphate from 24 AH to 35 AH)     

Uthman Ghani’s (RA) name was Uthman bin Affaan, his nickname was Abu Abdullah and Abu Amr. Two daughters of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Ruqaiyya (RA) and Umme Kulthoom (RA), were married to him one after the other which is why he came to be known as Zun Noorain. Twice he migrated to Ethiopia and then from Ethiopia he migrated to Madinah Munawwarah.

 Uthman Ghani (RA) spent loads of wealth in the name of Allah. For the preparation of Battle of Tabook he gave a huge chunk of wealth and articles. Other than the Battle of Badr, Uthman Ghani (RA) accompanied Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in all the battles. After Umar’s (RA) martyrdom Uthman Ghani (RA) became the Caliph. In the year 35 AH, at the age of 82 Uthman Ghani (RA) was martyred while he was reciting the Holy Qur’an. He is buried inJannatul Baqi. The duration of Uthman Ghani’s (RA) Caliphate was 11 years, 11 months and 13 days. During his Caliphate Tunisia was conquered. As a result of series of victories, the Islamic empire expanded greatly. 

Uthman Ghani (RA) feared that because of different geographies had embraced Islam the correct reading of the Holy Qur’an might not be adhered to and multiple readings might come into being. Therefore, he got the Holy Qur’an compiled in one single volume (Mushafe Uthmani) and he sent out copies of that Mushaf in all the Islamic provinces. This is how the entire Muslim nation agreed on one reading of the Holy Qur’an (Mushafe Uthmani).

Ali Murtaza (RA) (Caliphate from 35 AH to 40 AH)

Ali Murtaza’s (RA) name was Ali bin Abi Talib, his nickname was Abu Hasan and Abu Turab. Ali Murtaza (RA) was Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) first cousin (paternal uncle’s son) and son-in-law. He was married to Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) youngest daughter Fatima (RA). Even in his childhood Ali Murtaza (RA) never practiced idol worship. He embraced Islam even before he was 13 years old. Among the children, Ali Murtaza (RA) was the first one to embrace Islam. On the night of migration, making his life at stake he slept in Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) bed. Ali Murtaza (RA) is one of those few companions of Prophet Muhammad (RA) who used to pen down the revealed verses. On the occasion of Battle of Tabook Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) left him in Madinah Munawwarah as his (PBUH) Caliph. Other than this battle Ali Murtaza (RA) accompanied Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in all the battles. 

Stories of Ali Murtaza’s (RA) bravery and courage are quite famous. His stature as a knowledgeable person remained uncontested. In fact at one point Umar Farooq (RA) said, “Ali Murtaza (RA) is a better Qazi than all of us (his capability to judge is better than ours).” After Uthman Ghani (RA) was martyred, on the basis of the advice of the companions of Prophet Muhammad (RA), Ali Murtaza (RA) was made the caliph. Because of several reasons he shifted the capital from Madinah Munawwarah to Kufah, a city in Iraq. Ali Murtaza (RA) created the department of police. In 36 AH, the Battle of Jamal took place and in 37 AH, the Battle of Siffeen was fought. 

On the morning of 17 Ramadanul Mubarak in 40 AH, Ali Murtaza (RA) was martyred by a person named Ibne Muljim and was buried in Kufah. The age of Ali Murtaza (RA) at the time of his death was about 63 years and the duration of his Caliphate was four years and seven months. 

Hasan bin Ali (RA):

Hasan’s (RA) name was Hasan bin Ali. His mother was Fatima (RA) who was Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) daughter. He was born in the month of Ramadan in the third year of Hijrah. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) loved his grandsons Hassan and Hussain (RA) a lot. After Ali Murtaza (RA) was martyred, on the insistence of Muslims of Iraq, Hasan bin Ali (RA) took the pledge of allegiance of Caliphate. On the other hand, in Syria people pledged on the hand of Ameer Muaawiyya (RA). There was a strong likelihood of another major fight between Muslims on these two sides but Hasan bin Ali (RA) was an extremely pious and Allah-fearing person.

 On the basis of his farsightedness he saved Muslims from a severe bloodshed by signing an agreement with Ameer Muaawiyyah (RA) and withdrawing his claim from the Caliphate. In 50 AH, at the age of 47, Hasan bin Ali (RA) died in Madinah Munawwarah and was buried in Jannatul Baqi.

Righteous Caliphate (Khilaafate Raashida): From 11 AH to 41 AH (632-662)

Banu Umayyah Caliphate (Khilaafate Banu Umayyah): From 41 AH to 132 AH (662-750)

Banu Abbasiyah Caliphate (Khilaafate Banu Abbasiyah): From 132 AH to 656 AH (750-1258)

Uthmaniyah Caliphate (Khilaafate Uthmaniyah):From 698 AH to 1342 AH (1299-1924)

As it can be seen, after a span of as many as 1350 years, in the year 1924 Muslims lost their caliphate or rule.

Source From : Mohammad Najeeb Qasmi (www.najeebqasmi.com)

Sunnah Acts of After Child Born

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

After the child is born, the following Sunnats should be observed

There are six rulings pertaining to a new born child:

1) Athan and Iqamah in the ear

2) Naming the baby

3) Tahnik

4) Shaving the hair on the head

5) Aqiqah

6) Circumcision

Adhan and iqamah

When the child is born Adhan and iqamah should be said in the child's ears. In the right ear of the new-born baby, the Adhan should be recited, and in the left ear, the Iqamah.This is done immediately after the baby is bathed. However if there is a delay, it may be done before. On the birth of Hadhrat Hasan to .Hadhrat Faatimah may Allah be pleased with them the Holy Prophet (sallallahu Alahi Wa Sallam) had said the Adhan in his ear.

Narrated 'Ubaidullah bin Abi Rafi':

That his father said: "I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say the Adhan in the ear of Al-Hasan bin 'Ali - when he was born to Fatimah - the Adhan of Salat." (at-Tirmidhi 1514)

Tahneek

Tahneek is the Sunnah of chewing date and applying a part of the chewed portion to the palate of the child so that it goes down the child’s mouth easily. If date is unavailable, one may apply any thing sweet, like honey to the child’s palate. The dental palate, the jaws and the mouth are made active. As a result, it is easy for the child to suck milk from the breast of its mother.

It is preferable for the Thaneek to be done by an Áalim or a pious elder of the family. If not then by any Muslim.

Aisha (Radhiallahu Anhu) narrates that "the people used to bring their newborn children to the Prophet and he would bless them and perform the tahneek" (Sahih Muslim 2147)

Naming of the child:

Naming a child with a beautiful and honorable name is very important. The Prophet (Sallallahu Alahi Wa Sallam) always chose names with good and beautiful meanings.

It should be selected from the names of Ambiyaa like Yaqoob, Yusuf, Idris, Musa, Saleh, Muhammad, Ahmad etc. or should be adopted from the names of Sahabah and pious People like Umar, Ali, Usman, Khalid, Khadhija, Maryam, Sumayya etc.

 Some Ahadeeth indicate that the child is to be named on the seventh day along with Aqeeqah. However, the Prophet also named children on the day of their birth, as proven by other narrations. There is no harm if the child is named before the seventh day, but if the naming has not been done, and then the child should be named on the seventh day.

There is a craze to keep unusual and unheard of names.  This practice should be shunned.  It is better to keep a name which is commonly used in the Muslim Ummah.  Names should originate from:

1)    The Qur’an

2)    The Ahādīth

3)    Names of Sahabah

4)    Names of the pious predecessors

5)    Good common names in the Ummah

To make Aqeeqa on the 7th day:

 Aqeeqa is a form of Sadaqah whereby the child is safeguarded against misfortunes. 

Aqīqah is a virtuous act.  It is not compulsory or necessary.  If one was to leave Aqīqah on behalf of his new born, he will not be sinful

The practice of Aqeeqah is encouraged in Islam. This is understood from following Ahadith Rasulullah )Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam( carried out the Aqeeqah of Hasan (Radhiyallahu Anhu) and Husain (Radhiyallahu Anhu) by slaughtering one ram each.(Abu Dawood 2834)

Buraidah Radhiyallahu Anhu ( mentions, “prior to Islam when one of us had a newborn boy, he would slaughter one sheep and smear the head of the newborn with its blood. When Allah blessed us with Islam, we began slaughtering one sheep. Thereafter, we would shave the child’s hair and apply saffron”. (Abu Dawood 2836)

Two sheep, or two goats are slaughtered in the case of a male while one goat or one sheep in the case of a female. If for some reason Aqeeqa was not made on the 7th day, then it should be done on the14th, 21st 28th or any day in multiples of 7 thereafter. For those who cannot afford two animals for the baby son, even one animal will be sufficient as Aqeeqah. If one has no means to sacrifice even this much, then there is no harm and he would not have to make up for it later.

It is recommended that one third of the Aqīqah meat is given to the needy.  The remaining two thirds can be used in serving relatives, friends and guests. 

 However, it is permissible to use all the meat for one’s relatives, friends and guests.

The parents and other siblings can eat from the Aqīqah meat.

The procedure of Aqeeqah

• If the newborn is a boy, then slaughter two sheep.
• If the newborn is a girl, then slaughter one sheep.
• The hair of the child should be shaved.
• Saffron should be applied to the head of the newborn after shaving the hair.
• Gold and silver equivalent to the shaved hair in weight should be given in charity.

Shaving the head

The hair on the head of the new-born, boy or girl, should be shaved on the seventh day. It is mustahib (desirable) to give silver in sadaqah to the poor and needy equal to the weight of his or her hair.

Narrated Muhammad bin 'Ali bin Al-Husain: That Ali bin Abi Talib said: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) had the 'Aqiqah for Al-Hasan with one sheep, and said: 'O Fatimah! Shave his head and give the weight of his hair in silver as charity.'" He said: "So I weighed it, and it was the weight of a Dirham or a bit of a Dirham." (at-Tirmidhi 1519)

Circumcision

Circumcision of the boy should be done before he attains maturity. It is advisable to do it with aqeeqah. At this age he does not suffer much pain. The Noble Messenger had the aqeeqah and circumcision of Hasan and Husain performed on the seventh day after their birth.

Sumayya Radi Allahu Anha

She was one Of those who stood firm and resolute upon the worship of Allah when the Muslims were few and their success were only through patience upon the truth.

It is Sumayya, the mother of Hadhrat Ammar ibn Yasir. When the heat of noon intensified, and the heat became unbearable, Banu Makhzum (a clan of Quraish), took her and her son and husband out to the desert where they dragged them on the boiling hot desert sand, and stoned them.The Messenger of Allah (Sallallāhu Alayhi Wasallam- peace be upon him), said: “patience, the family of Yasir you are promised Paradise!”

Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was afraid that Quraish would hurt them. Ammar ibn Yasir waited until it got dark. Then he left al-Arqam's house and hurried towards his house. His father Yasir ibn Amir and mother Sumayyah bint Khabbab were waiting for him anxiously. When Ammar ibn Yasir entered, the little house was full of happiness. He began telling his parents about Islam, Allah's religion.

Hence, Hazrat Ammar ibn Yasir (Radiyallahu Anhu) was one of the earliest converts to Islam, and the first Muslim to build a mosque in his own house in which he used to worship Allah.

Abu Jahl heard that Ammar ibn Yasir became a Muslim. So, he got crazy. Abu Jahl led a group of polytheists and went to Yasir's house. Torches were in their hands. They burnt the house and took Ammar ibn Yasir, Yasir ibn Amir and Sumayyah bint Khabbab to a desert outside Makkah.

Hazrat Ammar ibn Yasir (Radiyallahu Anhu)They chained and began torturing them. First, they whipped them till blood flowed out. Then they brought torches and began burning their bodies. But that small family went on their firm belief in Islam. Abu Jahl brought rocks and put them on their chests. They were breathing hard. Still they were believers. It was noon, the heat was intense. Abu Jahl and the polytheists came back to Makkah. They left Yasir's family in the intense heat of the sun.

In the meantime, Holy Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) passed by the family. When he saw them he wept and said: Yasir's family, be patient! Your reward will be Paradise!

Sumayyah bint Khabbab said with belief: I confess that you are Allah's Prophet. And your promise is true.

The criminals came back, Abu Jahl was in advance. There was a long spear in his hand and he began torturing them savagely, until Ammar ibn Yasir, Yasir ibn Amir and Sumayyah bint Khabbab were unconscious. So the criminals showered them with water. When they gain conscious back, Abu Jahl shouted at Sumayyah bint Khabbab stormily: Praise our gods; dispraise Prophet Muhammad!

Sumayyah bint Khabbab spit onto his face and said: How bad you and your gods are!

Abu Jahl boiled in anger. Thus, he raised his spear high and stabbed into the belly of Sumayyah bint Khabbab until she died. For this reason, Sumayyah bint Khabbab became the first martyr in the history of Islam. Then Abu Jahl began kicking Yasir ibn Amir on the belly savagely until he died too.

 Sumayya held patience, and settled to torment, and refused to give the disbelievers what they asked for, of disbelief, after faith. They took her life and killed her in a horrible way. Thus Sumayyah (radi Allahu anha) had the distinction of being the first woman martyr of Islam. This incident took place seven years before the Hijrah. Her husband also fell victim to the torture of the disbelievers and he also died a martyr. After the martyrdom of both his parents, Hadhrat Ammar took a special place in the affections of the Prophet (Sallallāhu Alayhi Wasallam- peace be upon him). He used to address him lovingly as ibn Sumayyah. The Prophet (Sallallāhu Alayhi Wasallam- peace be upon him) often spoke of the family of Yasir in the highest terms of praise.

What an amazing destiny of Allah that the first martyr in Islam was a woman. The first to water the soil with her blood for the pleasure of Allah was a woman.

Decision Making in Islam

Isamic Way of Decision Making

With regards to decision making, there are four things one should do in the following order:

1)    Seek Allah’s guidance (Istikharah) regarding your dilemma 

2)    Consult (Mashwarah) the right people concerning the dilemma 

3)    Resoluteness (‘Azm) upon a decision

4)    Trust in Allah (Tawakkul) upon acting on the decision

Before doing anything in the world or with the creation, one should seek guidance and good from the Creator of creation.  Seeking Allah’s guidance and assistance in our affairs can only bring goodness.  Thereafter, one should consult people who understand and can relate to one’s dilemma and issue.  Thereafter, whatever one is inclined to, one should have resoluteness and be firm on the decision.  One should not entertain ‘what if’s’ and ‘buts’ in his mind.  Finally, upon acting upon the decision made, one should now place his trust in Allah is what lies ahead in such a decision.

The above steps are understood from the verse:

“So by mercy from Allah , [O Muhammad], you were lenient with them. And if you had been rude [in speech] and harsh in heart, they would have disbanded from about you. So pardon them and ask forgiveness for them and consult them in the matter. Then when you have made a decision, then rely upon Allah. Indeed, Allah loves those who rely [upon Him].” (Qur’an 3:159)

Istikharah

Istikharah means to ask Allah for goodness.

From the words of the Istikharah dua, we understand that by virtue of making Istikharah, Allah will facilitate the means of what is beneficial for you.  Equally, Allah will make the means of what is unfavourable for you difficult to acquire.  Hence, one should do Istikharah is his daily affairs to make the acquiring of good easy.

How to Perform Istikharah Prayer

Mashwarah

Mashwarah is to seek counsel and advice from relevant people who can relate to your dilemma.  It is highly encouraged to consult those who can relate to your dilemma and have an understanding of your life.  Consulting those who do not have the relevant experience, insight and understanding may not be as beneficial.

The performance of Mashwarah is emphasised in the Qur’an and Sunnah.  Scholars argue that Mashwarah is more emphasised than Istikharah due to its explicit command in the Qur’an.

Hadhrat Juwaria bint Harith Radi Allahu Anha

The chieftain of the tribe Banu Mustalaq was Harith bin Abi Dhirar, who was an arrogant man drunk with his power and wealth. He had a beautiful daughter, Juwaria, who had been born just before the advent of Islam. She was brought up in the lap of luxury, and had all the refinements and graces of a princess. Intelligent and wise she mastered language and literary style. She was happily married to one of the youths of Banu Khuza’ah, Musafa bin Safwan.

During an expedition set by Harith, ten people were killed and about 700 captured. Juwaria (radi Allahu anha) was one of the prisoners of the expedition and was initially offered to Thabit Ibn Qays as his share of booty. He agreed to set her free in exchange for a certain amount of wealth from her. She went into the presence of the Prophet Sallallāhu Alayhi Wasallam and pleaded her case with him. She felt that she had fallen into dust from a throne made of gold. All who saw Juwaria were stunned by her exceptional beauty. She was not only beautiful but graceful, elegant and eloquent. The Prophet Sallallāhu Alayhi Wasallam paid off the amount on her behalf and married her. When the people heard of her conversion and marriage to the Prophet Sallallāhu Alayhi Wasallam they freed all the slaves of Banu Mustalaq. Then they all accepted Islam willingly.

When Aisha(radi Allahu anha) first saw Juwaria(radi Allahu anha) she exclaimed that she was as beautiful as a fairy. On another occasion she said she had yet to see a lady proved to be such a source of blessings for her people. Through her Allah blessed a hundred families of her tribe with freedom.

Imam Baihaqi has quoted Juwaria(radi Allahu anha), as saying that,few days before the Prophet Sallallāhu Alayhi Wasallam arrived she saw the moon coming towards her from the direction of Madinah and falling into her lap.

Most of the time Juwaria (radi Allahu anha) would be found engrossed in prayer. On one occasion when the Prophet Sallallāhu Alayhi Wasallam left home he found her lost in meditation. On returning in the afternoon he found her in the same position. He asked her if she has been praying continuously since he had left. When she answered in the affirmative, he asked her if she would like to learn four small sentences that could earn her more reward from Allah than the whole morning’s prayers. He then taught her the following sentences:

"سُبْحَانَ اللهِ وَبِحَمْدِهِ: عَدَدَ خَلْقِهِ، وَرِضَا نَفْسِهِ، وَزِنَةَ عَرْشِهِ وَمِدَادَ كَلِمَاتِهِ".

Subhaanallaahi wa bihamdihi: 'Adada khalqihi, wa ridhaa nafsihi, wa zinata 'arshihi wa midaada kalimaatihi.

“How perfect Allah is and I praise Him by the number of His creation and His pleasure, and by the weight of His throne, and the extent of His words.”

We should also make a habit of reciting these words everyday as for one who recites them has earned tremendous reward. There is one narration that mentions the above words to be recited 3 times.

Juwaria(radi Allahu anha) passed away at the age of 65 in the month of Rabiul-Awwal, 50th year after Hijrah, and was buried in Jannatul Baqi.

Musab bin Umair Radhiallahu Anhu

What is Companion of Prophet Mohammed

The most widely accepted definition of a companion of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) is someone who saw the Prophet and believed in him as well as died a Muslim. The Arabic translation of the word companion is Sahabi, thus companions (plural) become Sahaba.

The Famous Companion of Prophet Mohammed Musab bin Umair Radhiallahu Anhu.

Big city, bright lights, cars flash by in fast lanes. Young Muslims are getting ready to hit the night scene. Branded shoes and designer clothes in place, clutching the latest mobile gizmos and sporting the trendiest watches, their perfume smells -more than anything else of money.You can see them hanging out in groups, lolling in the bright lights of a mall, lingering aimlessly in the streets. You can see them sipping cappuccino at a Starbucks café watching people go by, sharing a joke, and laughing raucously; vacant eyes straying over to huge TV screens for the latest football score. You can see them racing cars dangerously late into the night, music blasting from the stereos, startling passersby while they laugh in their faces. A standard sight.

Each time I see this all-too familiar scene, I am reminded of someone. Someone who lies buried in the blood-wet earth of Uhud, his body covered only by a square woolen sheet that was not even sufficient to cover him completely. Someone who was his mothers pampered son, he wore the best clothes his rich parents money could buy, his perfume scented the streets as he walked by. The talk of Makkan matrons and maidens in their plush salons, the most flamboyant young man of the Quraysh, who left a life of pleasuring the Self to gain the pleasure of Allah: His name?

Musab bin Umair bin Hashim bin Abd Munaf who was also known as Musab al Khair.

Musab ibn Umayr (radi Allahu anhu) was born and grew up in the lap of affluence and luxury. His rich parents lavished a great deal of care and attention on him. He wore the most expensive clothes and the most stylish shoes of his time. Yemeni shoes were then considered to be very elegant and it was his privilege to have the very best of these.

As a youth he was admired by the Quraysh not only for his good looks and style but for his intelligence. His elegant bearing and keen mind endeared him to the Makkan nobility among whom he moved with ease. Although still young, he had the privilege of attending Quraysh meetings and gatherings. He was thus in a position to know the issues which concerned the Makkans and what their attitudes and strategies were.

Among Makkans there was a sudden outburst of excitement and concern as Muhammad, known as al-Amin (the Trustworthy), emerged saying that Allah had sent him as a bearer of good tidings and as a warner. He warned the Quraysh of chastisement if they did not turn to the worship and obedience of Allah and he spoke of Divine rewards for the righteous. The whole of Makkah buzzed with talk of these claims. The vulnerable Quraysh leaders thought of ways of silencing Muhammad.

When ridicule and persuasion did not work, they embarked on a campaign of harassment and persecution. Musab learnt that Muhammad and those who believed in his message were gathering in a house near the hill of as-Safa to evade Quraysh harassment. This was the house of al-Arqam. To satisfy his curiosity, Musab proceeded to the house undeterred by Quraysh hostility. There he met the Prophet teaching his small band of companions, reciting the verses of the Quran to them and performing Salaah with them in submission to Allah the Most High. A deep feeling of tranquility came over him. Musab was totally overwhelmed by what he had seen and heard. The words of the Quran had made a deep and immediate impression on his heart.

In this first meeting with Rasulullah Sallallāhu Alayhi Wasallam, the young and decisive Musab declared his acceptance of Islam. It was a historic moment. The keen mind of Musab, his tenacious will and determination, his eloquence and his beautiful character were now in the service of Islam and would help change the course of men’s destinies and of history. On accepting Islam, Musab had one major concern – his mother. Her name was Khunnas bint Malik. She was a woman of extraordinary power. She had a dominant personality and could easily arouse fear and terror.

When Musab became a Muslim, the only power on earth he might have feared was his mother. All the powerful nobles of Makkah and their attachment to pagan customs and traditions were of little consequence to him. Having his mother as an opponent, however, could not be taken lightly. Musab thought quickly. He decided that he should conceal his acceptance of Islam.

He continued to frequent the House of al-Arqam and sit in the company of the Prophet. He felt tranquility in his new faith and by keeping all indications of his acceptance of Islam away from her, he managed to stave off his mother’s wrath, but not for long. It was difficult during those days to keep anything secret in Makkah for long.

The eyes and ears of the Quraysh were on every road. Behind every footstep imprinted in the soft and burning sand was a Quraysh informer. Before long, Musab was seen as he quietly entered the House of al-Arqam, by someone called Uthman ibn Talhah. At another time, Uthman saw Musab praying in the same manner as Muhammad prayed. The conclusion was obvious. As winds in a storm, the devastating news of Musab’s acceptance of Islam spread among the Quraysh and eventually reached his mother. Musab stood before his mother, his clan, and the Quraysh nobility who had all gathered to find out what he had done and what he had to say for himself.

With calm confidence, Musab acknowledged that he had become a Muslim and no doubt he explained his reasons for so doing. He then recited some verses of the Quran – verses which had cleansed the hearts of the believers. Though only few in number, their hearts were filled with wisdom, honor, justice, and courage. As Musab’s mother listened to her son on whom she had lavished so much care and affection, she became increasingly angered. She had Musab taken to a far corner of the house. There he was firmly bound and tethered. He had become a prisoner in his own home. For a long time, Musab remained tied and confined under the watchful eyes of guards whom his mother had placed over him to prevent him from any further contact with Muhammad and his faith. Despite his ordeal, Musab did not waver. He must have had news of how other Muslims were being harassed and tortured by the Kuffar. For him, like many other Muslims, life in Makkah was becoming more and more intolerable.

Eventually he heard that a group of Muslims were preparing secretly to migrate to Abyssinia to seek refuge and relief. His immediate thoughts were how to escape from his prison and join them. At the first opportunity, when his mother and his warders were off-guard, he managed to slip away quietly. Then with utmost haste he joined the other refugees and before long they sailed together across the Red Sea to Africa. Although the Muslims enjoyed peace and security in the land of the Negus, they longed to be in Makkah in the company of the noble Prophet. So when a report reached Abyssinia that the conditions of the Muslims in Makkah had improved, Musab was among the first to return to Makkah. The report was in fact false and Musab once again left for Abyssinia. Whether he was in Makkah or Abyssinia, Musab remained strong in his new faith and his main concern was to make his life worthy of his Creator.

When Musab returned to Makkah again, his mother made a last attempt to gain control of him and threatened to have him tied up again. Musab swore that if she were to do that, he would kill everyone who helped her. She knew very well that he would carry out this threat for she saw the iron determination he now had. Separation was inevitable. When the moment came, it was sad for both mother and son but it revealed a strong persistence in kufr on the part of the mother and an even greater persistence on Iman on the part of the son. As she threw him out of her house and cut him off from all the material comforts she used to lavish on him, she said: “Go to your own business. I am not prepared to be a mother to you.” Musab went up to her and said: “Mother, I advise you sincerely. I am concerned about you. Do testify that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is His servant and His Messenger.” she insisted she will never accept Islam. Musab thus left her home and the luxury and comforts he used to enjoy.

The elegant, well-dressed youth would henceforth be seen only in the coarsest of attire. He now had more important concerns. He was determined to use his talents and energies in serving Islam. One day, several years later, Musab came upon a gathering of Muslims sitting around Rasulullah Sallallāhu Alayhi Wasallam. They lowered their gaze when they saw Musab, and some were even moved to tears. This was because his attire was old and in tatters and they were immediately taken back to the days before his acceptance of Islam when he was a model of elegance. Rasulullah Sallallāhu Alayhi Wasallam looked at Musab, smiled gracefully and said: “I have seen Musab with his parents in Makkah. They lavished care and attention on him and gave him all comforts. There was no Quraysh youth like him. Then he left all that seeking the pleasure of Allah and devoting himself to the service of His Prophet.”

After about ten years of inviting people to Islam, most of Makkah still remained hostile. Rasulullah Sallallāhu Alayhi Wasallam then went to Taif to spread the message of Islam. He was mocked and chased out of the town. The future of Islam looked bleak. It was just after this that Rasulullah Sallallāhu Alayhi Wasallam chose Musab to be his “ambassador” to Madinah to teach a small group of believers who had come to pledge allegiance to Islam. Musab was chosen above companions who were older than he or were more closely related to Rasulullah Sallallāhu Alayhi Wasallam or who appeared to possess greater prestige. No doubt Musab was chosen for this task because of his noble character, his fine manners, and his sharp intellect. His knowledge of the Quran and his ability to recite it beautifully and movingly was also an important consideration. Musab understood his mission well. He knew that he was on a sacred mission; to invite people to Allah and the straight path of Islam and to prepare what was to be the territorial base for the young and struggling Muslim community.

Less than a year after his arrival in Madinah, Musab returned to Makkah. It was again in the season of pilgrimage. With him was a group of seventy-five Muslims from Madinah. Again at Aqabah, near Mina, they met the Prophet. There they solemnly undertook to defend the Prophet at all cost. Should they remain firm in their faith, their reward, said the Prophet, would be nothing less than Paradise.

This second bayah or pledge which the Muslims of  Madinah made came to be called the Pledge of War. From then on events moved swiftly. Shortly after the Pledge, the Prophet directed his persecuted followers to migrate to Madinah where the new Muslims or Ansar (Helpers) had shown their willingness to give asylum and extend their protection to the Muslims. The first of Rasulullah Sallallāhu Alayhi Wasallam’s companions to arrive in Madinah were Musab ibn Umayr and the blind Sahabi Abdullah ibn Umm Maktum. Musab continued to play a major role in the building of the new community. The next momentous situation in which we meet him was during the great Battle of Badr. After the battle was over, the Quraysh prisoners of war were brought to Rasulullah Sallallāhu Alayhi Wasallam who assigned them to the custody of individual Muslims. “Treat them well,” he instructed. Among the prisoners was Abu Aziz ibn Umayr, the brother of Musab. Abu Aziz related what happened: “I was among a group of Ansar…Whenever they had lunch or dinner they would give me bread and dates to eat in obedience to Rasulullah Sallallāhu Alayhi Wasallam instructions to them to treat us well. “My brother, Musab ibn Umayr, passed by me and said to the man from the Ansar who was holding me prisoner: ‘Tie him firmly… His mother is a woman of great wealth and maybe she would ransom him for you.’” Abu Aziz could not believe his ears. Astonished, he turned to Musab and asked: “My brother, is this your instruction concerning me?” “He is my brother, not you,” replied Musab thus affirming that in the battle between iman and kufr, the bonds of faith were stronger than the ties of kinship.

At the Battle of Uhud, Rasulullah Sallallāhu Alayhi Wasallam called upon Musab, now well-known as Musab al-Khayr (the Good), to carry the banner of Tauheed. At the beginning of the battle, the Mujahideen seemed to be gaining the upper hand. A group of Muslims then went against the orders of Rasulullah Sallallāhu Alayhi Wasallam and deserted their positions. The mushrikin forces rallied again and launched a counterattack. Their main objective, as they cut through the Muslim forces, was to get to Rasulullah Sallallāhu Alayhi Wasallam. Musab realized the great danger facing Rasulullah Sallallāhu Alayhi Wasallam.

He raised the banner of Tauheed high and shouted Takbeer! With the flag in one hand and his sword in the other, he plunged into the Quraysh forces.The odds were against him. A Quraysh horseman moved in close and severed his right hand. Musab was heard to repeat the words: “Muhammad is only a Messenger. Messengers have passed away before him,” showing that however great his attachment was to Rasulullah Sallallāhu Alayhi Wasallam himself, his struggle above all was for the sake of Allah and for raising the banner of Islam. His left hand was then severed also and as he held the flag between the stumps of his arms, he repeated: “Muhammad is only a Messenger of Allah. Messengers have passed away before him.” Musab was then hit by a spear.

He fell down Shaheed and the flag fell.

After the battle, Rasulullah Sallallāhu Alayhi Wasallam and his companions went through the battlefield, bidding farewell to the Shuhada (martyrs). When they came to Musab’s body, tears flowed from the Mubarak eyes of Rasulullah Sallallāhu Alayhi Wasallam. A Sahabi related that they could not find any cloth with which to shroud Musab’s body, except his own garment. When they covered his head with it, his legs showed and when his legs were covered, his head was exposed and Rasulullah Sallallāhu Alayhi Wasallam instructed: “Place the garment over his head and cover his feet and legs with the leaves of the idhkhir (rue) plant.” Rasulullah Sallallāhu Alayhi Wasallam felt deep pain and sorrow at the number of his companions who were killed at the Battle of Uhud. These included his uncle Hamzah whose body was horribly mutilated. But it was over the body of Musab that Rasulullah Sallallāhu Alayhi Wasallam stood, with great emotion.

He remembered Musab as he first saw him in Makkah, stylish and elegant, and then looked at the torn course cloth which was now the only garment he possessed and he recited the verse of the Quran: “Among the believers are men who have been true to what they have pledged to Allah.” The Prophet then cast his Mubarak eyes over the battle field on which lay the dead companions of Musab and said: “The Messenger of Allah testifies that you are martyrs in the sight of Allah on the day of Qiyamah.” Then turning to the living companions around him he said: “O People! Visit them, send peace on them for, by Him in whose hand is my soul, any Muslim who sends peace on them until the day of Qiyamah, they would return the salutation of peace.”Assalaamu alayka ya Musab… Assalamu alaykum, ya ma’shar ash-shuhadaa.

Source : http://www.idealwoman.org/2013/musab-ibn-umayr-radi-allahu-anhu/

A letter to the Youth of the Ummah

Indeed, the (true) religion in the sight of Allah is Islam. [Surah Aal ‘Imran, 18]

Islam, our religion and our way of life. A religion selected by Allah the Almighty for the ummah of our beloved Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam);  a guide for us in this dunya and a means of salvation in the akhirah(hereafter). The closer you come towards it, the clearer you see its light. As youth of this ummah, we must hold on to this light of Islam. To leave this world with Iman is our ultimate goal. This deen is our legacy, it is what we live for.

Our means of success lies within Islam. To live it, to breathe it, to practice it and preach it. To give da’wah in its cause while adopting the way of those who strived in its path. It is the way of our Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) and the way of his Sahabah (may Allah have mercy on them) and the Salaf (pious predecessors). So listen oh youth and hear me out. Hold on to these role models and let them be you guiding light. They are the ones who taught us Islam and they are the ones who showed us wrong from right.

Islam also teaches us kindness and affection. It creates love between us as long as we take heed from its lessons; to give preference to others and love for them what you love for yourself; to respect our elders and to show mercy to our youngsters. To look for the best in people and avoid looking for their faults; to mind our own business and let our hearts remain pure and clean. This is our deen, our religion and our Islam.

Allah has sent us to a world that is full with tests and trials, so do not rejoice at the shortcomings of others, lest Allah burden you with the same. Live with true harmony and do not let these differences divide us. For the barakah(blessings) of Allah remains with those who stick together.

As Muslims we believe that everything is from Allah. We accept all that is from him in times of happiness and despair. So listen oh youth and heed my advice. Whatever difficulty you face, it is a test from Allah. Observe patience and perseverance, and engage yourself in Dhikr (remembrance of Allah); always remain positive and pin your hopes in Allah.

Allah has also commanded us to fulfill our Islamic responsibilities. We must be steadfast in our prayers and perform all the the faraidh (compulsory acts), but we must never forget to take advantage of  the sunnahs andnawafils. So do the best that you can and never let yourself waver in performing good deeds and striving to become better.

As our duty to Islam we must seek the knowledge of this deen and perfect it through practice. For knowledge is mere facts whereas wisdom comes from practice. Even if you face ridicule and mockery for practicing on this deen, simply ignore it and let it not lower your self esteem.

How we live our lives today will ultimately affect our akhirah, so perform good deeds and enjoin others to do the same. But never forget to always fix your niyyah (intention) as deeds are judged according to our intentions.

You must always remember that you are from the ummah of Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam). You are precious to Allah and are the flag bearers of  his deen. So let no one make you feel that you have no worth, for in Allah’s eyes you are the best on this Earth.

There is an ancient saying that goes :“When a blade of grass is cut, the whole universe quivers.” So listen oh youth, you are the blades of grass for Islam. You are the ummah of our prophet and the bearers of his message. So shine forth with your Iman, value yourself and your Islam. Let us practice this deen and make our Rasulullah (sallallahi alaihi wa sallam) proud!

Source: http://idealwoman.org/2013/a-letter-to-the-youth-of-the-ummah/

A letter to the Youth of the Ummah

Health Benefits of Zaitun Oil

Olive Oil ( زيتون )

Excellent treatment for skin and hair, delays old age, and treats inflammation of the stomach -- Tib Al-Nabwi

In Quran, olive is mentioned 7 times (6 times directly mentioned by the name of Zaitun & 1 time in chapter Mu-minun in indirect reference as “A tree springing out of Mount Sinai, which produces oil & benefits to those who use it as food.

Amongst the 6 direct reference in Quran, 2 times it is mentioned alone & 4 times with other fruits like Dates, Pomegranate, Grapes & figs.

Olive in Hadith

Abu Aseed said: “The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Eat the oil and use it on your hair and skin, for it comes from a blessed tree.” (Reported by al-Tirmidhi, 1775; see also Saheeh al-Jaami


Hazrat Sayyed Al-Ansari(ra) narrates that Nabi (sallallahu alaiyhi wasallam) said “Eat the olive oil and massage it over your bodies since it is from a blessed (mubarak) tree.” (Tirmizi, Ibn Maja)

Ibn Umar radiallahu anhu narrated that the Prophet salallahu alahi wasallam said:“ Dabble (edibles) in olive oil and anoint yourselves with it, for it is extracted from a blessed tree.” In another divine narration, narrated by Ibn Usayed radiallahu anhu said that the Prophet salallahu alaihi wasallam said: “Eat and anoint yourselves with olive oil, for it is extracted from a blessed tree.” (Ibn Majah) 

In line with the above Ahadith, recent scientific researches approved that this edible oil has many protective advantages from the disease– arteriosclerosis (or atheroma) patchy thickening of the lining of arteries. Herein, the Prophet of all Mankind did advice man to orally take olive oil fourteen centuries ago.

Why did he do so? The answer is that olive oil as has been recently confirmed scientifically contains chemical materials, which prevent the occurrence of blood clot in arteries (coronary thrombosis). While this chemical material further increases the ratio of the desired cholesterol of high density namely HDL, it prevents the other type of dangerous cholesterol from being clotted in the blood. 

More over, physicians in Milan Hospital, Italy, prescribe olive oil as part of the medication given to those patients who underwent a heart surgery in arteries. Patients of artery problems are given four to five spoonfuls daily. 

In his study published by the American Medical Magazine, 1986, Dr. Girandy, a professor in Texas University, USA, stated that olive oil decreases cholesterol by 13% and the fatty proteins by 21%. He, therefore, advises Americans to take olive oil instead of other oils in order to prevent themselves from and avoid artery diseases. (Extracts from the Prophetic Medicine)

Reference: Tihmaz, Abdulhameed Mahmoud. The Forty Scientific Miracles. Dar Al-Qalem.

Olive and its tree has been mentioned a number of times both in the Quran and hadith. Olive is considered a “blessed” fruit in Islam and besides it being a good source of nutrition, it is also used as a health food and used in “ruqyah treatment.” In his books on prophetic medicine, Ibn Al-Qayyim encouraged the use of olives and its oil.

“And a tree (olive) that springs forth from Mount Sinai, that grows oil, and (it is a) relish for the eaters.” [Surah al-Muminoon 23:20].

Benefits & Merits of Olive oil: -                                                                                                                              

1. Hazrat Umar Bin Khattab رضي الله عنه says that Rasool Allah صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم said, “Use Zait (زيت) (Olive oil) in eating & massage the body with it, for it comes from a precious (مباركة) (blessed) tree.  : Reference Tirmizi: 1851; Book No. 25, Hadees No. 67; In English volume no. 3; Book 23, Hadees no 1851.

2. Hazrat Uqba Bin Ameer رضي الله عنه says that Nabi صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم said “For you Zaitoon blessed tree oil is present, treat by it (oil) so that it cures Basoor (الباسور).  : Reference Abu Nu-aim/al-tibbe Nabawi: 463.   (Basoor is a type of wound). 

3. Hazrat Umar رضي الله عنه says that Nabi صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم said treat with Zait (زيت) (Olive oil), eat & massage with it (oil) because it is Mubarak (مباركة) (blessed) tree.   : Reference Ibn Ma-jah: 3444; Book no. 29; In English volume no. 4; Book 29, Hadees no 3319.

4. Hazrat Abu Hurairah رضي الله عنه says eat Zait (زيت) (Olive oil) & massage (with it) in it there is cure for 70 (سبعين) diseases, including Juzaam (الجذام) (leprosy) (kodh).  : Reference Abu Nu-aim/Al Zait: 684.

5. Hazrat Abu Hurairah رضي الله عنه   says that Rasool Allah صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم said Eat Zait (زيت) (Olive oil) & apply it (on body) because it is Mubarak (مباركة) (blessed).  : Reference Ibn Ma-jah: 3445; Book no. 29; In English volume no. 4; Book 29, Hadees no 3320.

6. Nabi صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم said who massages with Zait (زيت) (olive oil) shaitaan (evil) do not comes near him.   : Reference Abu Nu-aim/Al Zait: 685.

7. Hazrat Zaid Bin Arqam رضي الله عنه   says that Rasool Allah صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم advised, as a treatment for Zaatul Janb (الجنب ذات) (pleurisy), Warss (ورس), Qust (قسط), & Zait (زيت) (olive oil) & take it at one side of mouth (يُلَدُّ). : Reference Ibn Ma-jah: 3596; Book no. 31; In English volume no. 4 Book 31, Hadees no 3467. Please refer lesson no. 32 Warss & lesson no. 24 Qust learn about them.

8. Hazrat Zaid Bin Arqam رضي الله عنه   says that Rasool Allah صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم ordered us to use Qustul Bahri(القسط البحرى) (white coloured kustha) & Zait (زيت) (olive oil) for Zaatul Janb (ذات الجنب) (pleurisy).  : Reference Tirmizi: 2223; Book no. 28; In English volume no 4; Book no. 2; Hadees no. 2079. 

9. Qatadah narrated from Abu Abdullah that Zaid Bin Arqam رضي الله عنه said that Nabi صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم would acclaim olive oil ( الزَّيْتَ) and (الْوَرْسَ) Wars for (the treatment of) pleurisy." Qatadah said: "And it is put in the mouth on the side which he is suffering. "  : Reference Tirmizi: 2222; Book No. 28, In English volume no.4; Book 2, Hadees no 2078. 

10. Hazrat Khalid Ibn Saad رضي الله عنه   says that I & Ghalib Ibn Jabar رضي الله عنه   were travelling & Ghalib Ibn Jabar رضي الله عنه   fell ill, Than we came Madinah, Ibn Abi Ateeq رضي الله عنه   visited him, (because Ghalib Ibn Jabar was ill) Ibn Abi Ateeq رضي الله عنه   was nephew of Hazrat A’isha رضي الله عنها & advice to use 5 or 7 seeds of kalonji (الحبةالسوداء) crushed & mix in little olive oil (زيت) & put the preparation in both nostrils. Ibn Abi Ateeq رضي الله عنه   says that he heard Hazrat A’isha رضي الله عنها saying that Rasool Allahصلی اللہ علیہ وسلم said that Habbat Sauda (الحبةالسوداء) (black seed) has cure for every diseases except death & Hazrat Galib Ibn Jabar رضي الله عنه   got well.  : Reference Ibn Ma-jah: 3575; Book no. 31; In English volume no. 4; Book no. 31, Hadees no. 3449.

11. Hazrat Alkama Bin Aamir  رضي الله عنه  says that Nabi صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم said “For you Zait Al-Zaitoon (زيت الزيتون) (Olive oil) is present, use it, in eating & massage because it is beneficial in Bawaseer (البواسير)” (piles).  : Reference Kanz al-Ummal: 28295.