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Hadith on Dhikr: Those mentioning Allah remembered by the Throne

Al-Nu’man ibn Bashir reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, among what you mention of the majesty of Allah, His glorification, declaration of His oneness, and His praise circle around the Throne, buzzing like bees in reminder of who said them. Would one of you not like to have …

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Abu Bakr on Jihad: Abu Bakr’s ten commandments for just war

Yahya ibn Sa’id reported: Abu Bakr, may Allah be pleased with him, dispatched armies to Syria and he said, “I give you ten instructions: Do not kill a woman, nor a child, nor an infirm elder. Do not cut down fruit-bearing trees, nor tear down inhabited buildings. Do not slaughter sheep or camels, except for …

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Shafi’i on Creation: Unity of creation proves existence of Creator

Ibn Kathir reported: Al-Shafi’i, may Allah have mercy on him, was asked about the existence of the Creator, so he said, “The leaves of a berry bush all have one taste. Worms eat it and produce silk, bees eat it and produce honey. Goats, camels, and cows eat it and produce droppings and dung. Deer …

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