Monday, January 19, 2009

Hafsah Bint Sirin

LEADING LADIES
HAFSAH BINT SIRIN (d. 101 AH)

--------------------------------
The sister of the scholar Muhammad Ibn Sirin, she had memorised the Qur’an by the age of 12, and by the age 14 she was well versed in the exegesis (explanation) of the Quranic verses. She became famous for her beautiful recitation of the Qur’an. Her recitation was of such a high standard that when her brother had difficulty with recitation he would ask her to correct him.

Sabr

Patience and faith
-------------------
"Patience and faith bear the same relation in a human being. Like a head is attached to the body (and a body cannot be without a head) so there can be no faith without patience."

~ ALI RA ~

Friday, January 16, 2009

Aishah Bint Talhah

LEADING LADIES
AISHAH BINT TALHAH

---------------------
The grand daughter of Abu Bakr (RA), and was taught by the Prophet (sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam)'s wife Aishah (RA). Abu Zahra the early Muslim said, "Aishah was cited because of her authentic knowledge". Aishah was also graced with physical beauty. Once Caliph Hisham invited her to his court where she engaged dialogue with eminent scholars of different fields. The Caliph was so impressed with her knowledge that he gave her a gift of 100,000 Dirhams.

Reward of teh Believer

REWARD OF THE BELIEVER
--------------------------
"The true believer is rewarded in every thing, even in affliction."

~ ABU BAKR RA ~