All praise and thanks are due to Allah for helping me in preparing this book. One of the important factors in the development and behaviors of the societies of the world today is the impact of role models. Now, more than ever, role models are affecting the lives of all races and classes of people around the world. Because of mediums such as television, radio, telephone and the internet, many role models, such as movie stars, athletes, musicians and politicians, have become quite popular around the world. However, such role models do not necessarily represent the ideal style of life, practices and beliefs that are wanted for the Muslim. When Muslims look up to sinful or disbelieving people who have been portrayed in the media to be successful and famous, they began to feel inferior to them. Satan may even deceive them into feeling that the reason for the non-Muslims' worldly success is their following of ways other than Islam. For this reason, Darussalam has brought to life in this work the stories of some of the greatest heroes and role models of Islam. In this way we serve the cause of increasing the Muslims' conviction to their faith. The efforts and sacrifices of these people for the sake of Allah's religion will show us who we are and what we really are capable of when we have strong belief in Allah. This book presents the glimpses of the lives of some of the greatest heroes and role models of Islam. It covers the four righteous caliphs, 47 male and female companions of the Prophet, 8 followers of the companions, 6 religious scholars, 7 reformers, and 7 scientists.
Heroes and Heroism
Every nation has its own heroes. Some are real while others are mythical. These heroes are sources of admiration, and even adoration by certain communities. In enlightened societies real heroes may be models for emulation. But who is a real hero? He is a person usually admired or respected for special qualities he is endowed with or for certain acts of bravery and chivalry.
Heroes of Islam
Muslims have no need to look for fictitious or mythical heroes, because their history is abundant with heroes of real flesh and blood, whose acts were heroic because of their faith, and a consequence of their attitude to life and the world. For all the heroes of Islam share two very special traits: full conviction and dedication to their pristine faith and constant attempt to seek the Pleasure of their Creator, Allah, alone, regardless of the circumstances and times they live in. For a Muslim hero, be he a military genius, a scholar teacher, or a devout common person, knows that the transient life in this world is a means to the eternal life in the Hereafter, and that ephemeral pains and pleasures are nothing compared to the everlasting pains and pleasures of Hell and Heaven. To this hero, the key to the whole thing is Divine Pleasure. Through it alone can a person enjoy peace and tranquility in this world and attain real happiness in the life hereafter. The is reported to have said: "Strange is the case of the believer. Everything turns to his advantage only. If adversity befalls him he patiently accepts it, and is rewarded for it. If prosperity happens to him he shows gratitude to his Lord (in word and action), and is rewarded for it." So a hero of Islam faces both prosperity and adversity with the right attitude and action. His goal is not worldly pleasures and gains, but rather the Pleasure of Allah.
Purpose of this Book
In this book we will try to present glimpses of the lives of a few heroes of Islam. But they all exhibit that special quality and trait of a Muslim hero. It is my hope that the reader will find actual examples of qualities we all need to instill in ourselves and our dear ones so that Muslims may once again take their proper place and play their vital role in human civilization and history.
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The second of two books telling the stories of the best generation of mankind. Based on the original Arabic sources.
MELS (Muslim Education and Literary Services)
Adults
English
9780948196133
Abdul Wahid Hamid
From the rich, Islamic heritage, true and inspiring stories highlighting aspects of the lives of 60 Companions including outstanding women. This is one of two books that provides a lively introduction to early Muslim history and inspiring models for Muslim values, attitudes and behavior. Here the trials and triumphs of the early Muslims as individual men and women are well-portrayed. Their various paths to Islam - sometimes direct, sometimes long and tortuous, their devotion to the noble Prophet (s), their hope in God and in the life to come, their endeavors in peace and in times of hardship and struggle - all serve to cast them in a heroic mold. The Sahabah or Companions of the Prophet (s) helped to lay the foundations of a new world order and it is fitting that they should be more widely known. This is the first of two books based on the original Arabic sources and written in a style that is lively and often gripping. These two books are based on original Arabic sources and contemporary writings on early Muslim history.
The second of two books telling the stories of the best generation of mankind. Based on the original Arabic sources.
MELS (Muslim Education and Literary Services)
Adults
English
9780948196126
Abdul Wahid Hamid
From the rich, Islamic heritage, true and inspiring stories
highlighting aspects of the lives of 60 Companions including outstanding
women. This is one of two books that provides a lively introduction to early Muslim history and inspiring models for Muslim values, attitudes and behavior. Here the trials and triumphs of the early Muslims as individual men and women are well-portrayed. Their various paths to Islam - sometimes direct, sometimes long and tortuous, their devotion to the noble Prophet (s), their hope in God and in the life to come, their endeavors in peace and in times of hardship and struggle - all serve to cast them in a heroic mold. The Sahabah or Companions of the Prophet (s) helped to lay the foundations of a new world order and it is fitting that they should be more widely known. This is the second of two books based on the original Arabic sources and written in a style that is lively and often gripping. These two books are based on original Arabic sources and contemporary writings on early Muslim history.
Stories of the Sahabah who received the Great News of Paradise.
IQRA
Adults
English
9781563163746
Noura Durkee
This unique book is the first volume in IQRA's series entitled “Stories of the Sahabah” as adapted by Mrs. Noura Durkee.
This volume contains the biographies of twenty-one intimate Sahabah who were promised their place in Paradise, as recorded in various traditions (ahadith).
This series presents the lives of the Sahabah for younger generations of Muslims through rich and engaging stories. A more famous Haddith on this subject promises Paradise to ten Sahabah, popularly known as al-'Ashrah al-Mubasharin in Paradise.
There are other traditions which mention the name of other Sahabah and Sahabiyat who were promised Paradise in their life time or soon after their death.
We believe that all the Sahabah of the prophet Mohammad will enter Paradise; in this volume, we have included only those chosen ones who heard the good news from the Prophet himself.
“The First Ones” is the second volume in our series, Stories of the Sahabah, adapted by the popular author Noura Durkee who offers 5 books detailing the lives of the Sahabah of the Prophet(s).
This volume contains the biographies of prominent Sahabah (companions) of the Prophet as recorded in various traditions (ahadith). Many of them followed Rasulullah to Madinah during the hijrah.
These heart-warming biographies of those blessed companions of Prophet (peace and blessing be upon him and his family!), who were of the first to accept Islam and stood by his side in the earliest years, include 'Abdullah ibn Abi Bakr, Zaid ibn Haritha, Asma bint Abi Bakr, al-Arqam and many others.
This volume presents the essence of their devotion to Islam and their Prophet through rich and engaging anecdotes based on actual events.
“The Loyal Ansar” is the third volume in the series entitled Stories of the Sahabah, adapted by the popular author Noura Durkee who offers 5 books detailing the lives of the Sahabah of the Prophet(s).
It’s a collection of beautifully written biographies encompasses the lives of the dedicated Madinah hosts of Prophet (peace be upon him and his family!) and his Makah companions.
This volume contains the biographies of seventeen of the Ansar (Helpers) who supported the prophet Muhammad with everything they had, after he made the Hijrah (Migration) to Madinah.
These biographies of the Ansar include Abu Ayyub al-Ansari, Mu'adh ibn Jabal, Umm Imarah, Hudhayfah and many more. This series presents the lives of the Sahabah for younger generations of Muslims through rich and engaging stories.
"Hearts Have Changed" is the fourth in the series entitled Stories of the Sahabah, adapted by the popular author Noura Durkee who offers 5 books detailing the lives of the Sahabah of the Prophet(s).
These inspirational accounts are of those Companions who were at first unreceptive to Islam, and how their beings were transformed when Allah opened their hearts to the message.
This volume contains the biographies of seventeen of the companions of Rasulullah, who testified to the truth of Islam after their hearts were opened by the Mercy of Allah.
In this volume you will read about the lives of these Sahabah - their lives before Islam, the circumstances surrounding their acceptance of Islam, and how they lived their lives on the path of Allah thereafter. Stories include those of Abu Hurayrah, Abu Sufyan, Tufail ibn Amr and many more.
This series presents the lives of the Sahabah for younger generations of Muslims through rich and engaging stories.
Stories of the Sahabah who carried the light of Islam to other lands.
IQRA
Adults
English
9781563164545
Noura Durkee
“Torchbearers of Islam” is the fifth volume in the series entitled Stories of the Sahabah, adapted by adapted by the popular author Noura Durkee who offers 5 books detailing the lives of the Sahabah of the Prophet(s).
This book contains the biographies of twelve Sahabah who carried the message of Islam beyond the Arabian Peninsula.
This volume contains the biographies of twelve of the Companions of Rasulullah, who testified to the truth of Islam after their hearts were opened by the Mercy of Allah.
In this volume you will read about the lives of these Sahabah - their lives before Islam, the circumstances surrounding their acceptance of Islam, and how they lived their lives on the path of Allah thereafter.
These are real and inspirational stories of the power of Dawah include the lives of 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas, Fairuz ad-Dailami, Umair ibn Sa'd and many more!
This series presents the lives of the Sahabah for younger generations of Muslims through rich and engaging stories.
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