The two brothers were beaten up by the area people in broad daylight, with metallic and wooden sticks, as the mob watched and some members of the passive “audience” decided to whip out their cell phones and make videos.
The heart of the believer in its purity and clarity is likened to a lamp in transparent and jewel-like glass, and the Qur’an and shari’ah by which it is guided are likened to good, pure, shining oil in which there is no impurity or deviation.
What greater honor could there be for any woman than (i) to be chosen by Allah and to be “purified” by Him, and (ii) to be given preference over the women of all the worlds? Really, is there any greater “crown” or glory?
We should never undermine the relationships we have with our families, because these bonds were created by Allah, and He records and rewards even the small, seemingly insignificant bits of good we do to them, or the trivial things we give them that are part of their rights upon us.
Muslim women emulate the wives of the Prophet [صَلى الله٠عَليه٠وَ سَلم], considering them role models. Any Quranic command addressed towards the latter, particularly one that aims to establish lofty moral character and conduct, automatically becomes a praiseworthy goal for the average Muslim woman for all time to come.
Look at the bigger picture and console yourself by thinking, for example, “In a few years, I will not even think about this pain and weakness, insha’Allah, but will be enjoying the company of a beautiful child!” Also, remember that pious offspring is one of the major sources of continuous rewards for a Muslim even after death.
Allah has used a total of five terms and phrases to describe to us the reality of the life of this world in the Quran. Analysis of their meanings clearly reveals that indeed, the life of this world is such that it makes a believer lose focus of the Hereafter.
I love the way Allah mentions people in the Quran – highlighting their good points when He is pleased with them, so that we indirectly identify the stamp of approval He has given to their behavior, in order to incorporate that behavior of theirs in our own actions.
It is clear that many Muslim women in Europe who cover themselves do so out of choice. For those who are coerced, general bans would limit, if not eliminate, their ability to seek advice and support. It may leave them trapped at home, further isolated from society.
This is a very inspiring incident from the lives of our Prophet’s [صلّى الله عليه Ùˆ سلّم] family members. Aside from the main lesson gleaned from it, especially for homemaking women of all ethnic backgrounds, who spend a significant portion of their day doing housework and chores, there are several points of interest that can be pondered upon.
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