The Family of Fatimah (سلام اللہ عليھا) is the Ahl-ul-bait (People of the House)Hadith 1.عن صفية بنت شيبة، قالت: قالت عائشة رضي الله عنها: خرج النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم غداة وعليه مرط مرحلمن شعر أسود. فجاء الحسن بن علي فأدخله، ثم جاء الحسين فدخل معه ثم جاءت فاطمة رضي الله عنها فأدخلها، ثمجاء علي فأدخله، ثم قال: (إِنَّمَا يُرِيدُ اللَّهُ لِيُذْهِبَ عَنكُمُ الرِّجْسَ أَهْلَ الْبَيْتِ وَيُطَهِّرَكُمْ تَطْهِيرًاSafiyyahthe daughter of Shaybah narrates that Ayeshah (رضي الله عنها) said,“The Holy Prophet came out one morning wearing a cloak which hadcamel saddles woven on to it with black wool. Then Hasan bin Ali came and the Holy Prophet took him under the cloak, then Husain came and entered beneath it with the Holy Prophet . Then Fatimah (سلام اللہ علیھا) came and the Holy Prophet took her under the cloak. Next Ali(كرم الله وجهه) came and the Holy Prophet also included him beneath it. Then the HolyProphet Muhammad recited the verse, ‘Allah only desires to keepaway (all kinds of) impurity from you, O ‘people of the house!’ (theProphet’s family) and to totally purify you,’ (al-Ahzab 33:33).”References►Muslim, as-Sahih (4:1883#2424)►Ibn Abi Shaybah, al-Musannaf (6:370#36102)►Ahmad bin Hambal, Fadail-us-sahabah (2:672#1149)►Ibn Rahawayh, al-Musnad (3:678#1271)►Hakim, al-Mustadrak (3:159#4705)►Bayhaqi, as-Sunan-ul-kubra (2:149)►Tabari, Jami-ul-bayan fi tafsir al-Quran (22:6,7)►Baghawi, Maalim-ut-tanzil (3:529)►Ibn Kathir, Tafsir-ul-Quran al-azim (3:485)►Suyuti, ad-Durr-ul-manthur fit-tafsir-bil-mathur (6:605)

Childhood of Imam Hassan And Hussain Radi Allahu anhu

Hazrat Abu Hurairah Radi Allahu anhu narrates that once they were with walking with RasoolAllah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam when he heard Imam Hasan Radi Allahu anhu and Imam Hussain Radi Allahu anhu crying. Upon enquiring the reason, Hazrat Fatima Radi Allahu anhareplied that they are crying due to thirst. RasoolAllah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam asked all those present if they had any water but none had any. He then asked Hazrat Fatima Radi Allahu anhato give one of the children to him: He Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam took the child and cuddled him and gave his blessed tongue into the child’s mouth. The child sucked it till he was satisfied and stopped crying. He Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallamthen did the same with the other child till he too was satisfied and stopped crying.

Don't Be Sad - Allah Is There

A man entered the masjid when it was not the time for Prayer, and he found a ten-year-old boy praying with proper focus and humility. He waited until the boy had finished praying, then he greeted him, and said, "Whose son are you?" The boy lowered his head and a tear rolled down his cheek, then he raised his head, and said, "O uncle, I am an orphan who has no father or mother." The man felt sorry for him, and said, "Would you like to be my son?" The boy said, "If I get hungry will you feed me?" The man said, "Yes." The boy said, "If I am naked will you clothe me?" The man said, "Yes." The boy said, "If I fall ill will you cure me?" "I am not able to do that, my son." The boy said, "If I die will you bring me back to life?" The man said, "I am not able to do that."The boy said, "Then, leave me uncle, to the One who created me, for He will guide me, and He is the One who gives me food and drink. If I fall sick He heals me, and He is the One who, I hope, will forgive me on the Day of Judgment."The man fell silent and went on his way, saying, "I believe in Allah. Whoever puts his trust in Allah, Allah will suffice him."No matter how overwhelmed you are by grief and despair, you will not be able to bring back any past events. Remember that Allah's mercy embraces all things. Remember Almighty Allah who says:(Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest.) (Ar-Ra`d 13:28)

RABI-UL-AWWAL

This month is most joyous and contains lots of Barakat. It is a month of celebration as our Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) was born on the 12th of this month. It is of great Sawaab to fast and to celebrate the birth-day of our Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). The hosting of Meelad or Moulood functions or partaking in it brings about peace and lots of Barakat in the house for the whole year. It is recommended to have Ghusal, wear new clothes, apply attar and celebrate this night by staying up and reciting Naaths and reading Duroods in abundance.--------------------

SIGNIFICANT DAYS IN ISLAM

MUHARRAM: The month of Muharram is a very auspicious month especially the Day of Ashura, which is on the 10th of Muharram (on a Friday). On this day: Hadrat Nooh (alaihis salaam) alighted from his Ark. Hadrat Moosa (alaihis salaam) was victorious over FiraunThe Martyrdom of Imaam Husain (radi Allahu anhu) occurred on this day in Karbala, andQiyaamat will also occur on this day. Just as the reward for good deeds are awarded abundantly on this day, the Azaab (punishment) for your sins committed on this day will be greater. The practices of the procession of Tazia, Matam, following of Jaloos, fire tramping, etc. are not allowed as these are the acts of the followers of Yazid. These acts were not done by the Ahle Bait and are against the teachings of Islam. However, it is acceptable if one makes a real copy of the dome of Karbala as remembrance of Hadrat Imam Husain (radi Allahu anhu), to make Ziarat, to pay their respects and show love and devotion. It is also of great Sawaab to have Majlis, Quran Khwaani and Fateha in remembrance of the Ahle Bait. It is very rewarding to fast on the 9th and 10th of Muharram. It is of Barakat to spend on your family and cook nice food on the 10th. The Barakat remains for the whole year on the crops that have been cooked on this day, therefore it is good to cook Kichra or Haleem as it contains many ingredients, grains and crops. Fateha should be made on these and the Sawaab sent to Imam Husain (radi Allahu anhu) and the rest of the Shuhada-e-Karbala.

TRADING

Trading is the occupation of our Ambiya and has many advantages. It is mentioned in a Hadith Shareef that a trader is Marzooq (one who has been given sustenance by Almighty Allah) and one who stores goods and does not sell it in time of need but waits for the prices to rise and then sells it is Mal’oon (cursed). It is also mentioned that on the Day of Qiyamat a truthful and honest trader will be among the Martyrs. The world depends on commerce and trading. The towns, markets, etc. are livened because of trading. The materials required for construction of a Mosque, Musallas, Kaffan, papers needed for publishing of Islamic books, etc. are all bought from a trader. Thus, trading is a very important aspect of our lives. When one is in the business of trading, one should be friendly, honest and truthful at all times. Customers should be able to trust him. He should know ways of attracting customers. Nothing in this world is achieved easily. One has to make every effort and work hard. Trading requires one to be very hardworking, efficient consistent and clever. One cannot achieve success through laziness or from being idle. To mislead or cause confusion in order to attract customers is not the Islamic way of trading.