In this article, we discuss Omar Ibn Al-Khattab and his piety. We share five stories about his justice, leadership, and reverence for God.
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Abu Bakr wasn't the most courageous, the most defender of Rasulul Allah, the poorest, or the most active in worship.
Al-Bara' ibn Malik was a man of disheveled hair, dusty appearance, thin frame, and delicate bones. To the casual observer, he appeared unremarkable—perhaps even weak. Many who saw him for the first time would dismiss him, their eyes moving past his frail form without a second thought. Yet beneath this unassuming exterior lay extraordinary courage, unmatched valor, and a spirit of sacrifice that would change the course of Islamic history.
In a world overflowing with males but starving for men, true manhood remains a rare and sacred virtue. A man is not defined by power or appearance, but by principle, mercy, and mastery of the self. Islam teaches that real strength lies in restraint and faith — in standing firm when others fall, and giving when others take. Manhood is not inherited; it is built by truth, trust, and taqwā.
Abu Abd al-Rahman Abdullah ibn Mas'ud ibn Ghafil ibn Habib al-Sahli al-Hudhali (may Allah be pleased with him) was one of the greatest companions of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Born into the tribe of Hudhail, he would become the scholar of the Ummah, the sixth person to embrace Islam, and one of those given glad tidings of Paradise.
This is the story of the man for whom the Prophet himself dug the grave, laid him to rest, and made a supplication so heartfelt that Abdullah ibn Mas‘ud wished it had been for him.
A powerful story from the Prophet on the danger of backbiting. The moral of the story is simple: hold your tongue, for there surely the Prophet has warned against it and warned of consequences.
Al-Baraʾ ibn Malik was a brave Companion of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), renowned for his exceptional courage in battle and his deep devotion to Islam.
Habib al-Najjar, also known as Habib the Carpenter or “the Believer of the People of Yasin,” was a righteous man who lived in a village in Greater Syria, said to be Antioch. He is mentioned in the Qur’an without being named, in the verse: “And there came from the farthest end of the city a man, running. He said, ‘O my people, follow the messengers.’” (Yasin 36:20)
How a simple ship journey turned the life of a man, led him to true, sincere faith that surpassed that of those who led him to the faith!
Umm Kulthum bint Uqbah ibn Abi Mu'ayt was a noble Companion of the Prophet ﷺ from the Quraysh tribe. She was known for her extraordinary beauty, intelligence, love for knowledge, and her remarkable courage in embracing Islam during its most challenging early days.
Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Decree, holds immense significance in Islam. Good deeds and charity performed on this night earn the reward equivalent to that of 83 years of worship (over 30,000 nights), as Allah—Glorified and Exalted—is He—has informed us in the Qur'an. This article explores how to prepare for and make the most of this blessed night.
Eight members of the Islamic Center represented the Islamic Society of Stillwater at CAIR's annual Iftar. The evening was as pleasant as always, and we enjoyed meeting prominent leaders from Oklahoma's Muslim community.
She was a slave belonging to Abdullah ibn Ubayy ibn Salul. In that era, a slave was owned both in soul and body. Her master sought to force her into adultery for profit, but she refused and sought the Prophet's help. The Qur'an was then revealed, prohibiting the coercion of women, whether free or enslaved, into such sins.