The Hairdresser of Pharaoh’s Daughter
The evil Pharaoh lived in a big palace and was surrounded by servants and maids who fulfilled his every wish. Not only was Pharaoh very unjust and he severely harmed the Muslims who followed Prophet Moses, but he also claimed to be God and many people worshipped him. In the Pharaoh’s palace though, there was […]
Saving the Infant Child
Once upon a time, in Azerbaijan, near Iran, there was a fast flowing river. Many rocks were at the bottom of the river and some could be seen through the water. There was a small bridge over the river that people used to cross to the other side. One day a woman carrying a baby […]
The Garment of Prophet Yusuf (peace be upon him)
Our master Ya^qub (Jacob), peace be upon him, dearly loved his two sons, Yusuf and Binyamin (Joseph and Benjamin), because of the merits and good traits they had, such as good manners. This caused jealousy among their older brothers, and was the reason that Yusuf was inflicted with severe hardship; as a result of his […]
The Heron (bird) Complains to the Prophet {peace be upon him)
One bright, sunny day the Prophet and his companions set out on a trip on horse back. The companions were talking amongst themselves, mentioning Allah. They felt with very deep respect towards the Prophet, peace be upon him. The trip was long and the honorable companions became tired so they asked the Prophet to rest. He […]
Our Master Yahya (peace be upon him) remains steadfast to the truth
Our Master Yahya peace be upon him Remains Steadfast to the Truth When he was older, he became well known for being knowledgeable. He knew all the subjects in the Torah and their accompanying details. It was known among the people that he was courageous in saying the truth and severe to speak out against […]
Dhul Qarnayn (may Allah raise His Rank)
Dhul Qarnayn, may Allah raise his rank, was a great Yemeni king as well as a pious man (waliyy). Allah gave him many extra-ordinary matters, and his story was mentioned in the Qur’an. His name was as-Sa^b bin al-Hareth according to some scholars. Others said his name was as-Sa^b bin Dhi Mara’ed. He was the most […]
The Owners of the Garden
Allah states in the Holy Qur’an in Surat al-Qalam something about the story of the owners of a great garden who did not obey God’s orders. Thus, He deprived them of it as a punishment for their evil intentions. In Yemen, which was known for its fruitful gardens and fertile land, a pious man lived […]
One Dirham Stops a Fight
There was once a good man who had just sold the clothe he had woven. He went to buy flour so his wife and him would have something to eat that night. On his way, he heard arguing and saw two men fighting. They were about to start punching each other. When he asked them […]
The Excellence of a Pious Woman
This is a story that rarely happens. It took place a long time ago when a princess lived happily and peacefully worshipping Allah in her father’s palace. The worldly pleasures and luxuries did not attract her, rather she spent her time learning about Islam, making dhikr(1), performing obedience, and helping the needy. One day, a prince […]
The fall of rain by the supplication of the Prophet (peace be upon him)
It had been a long while since the last rainfall. The land was parched and many tribes could not take their animals to graze since the pastures had dried and they had no water. This was a great hardship for them, so one among them went to the Prophet, peace be upon him, in al-Madinah […]
