Tag Archives: Ar-Rashid

The Reality of Our Existence

Al-Asma’i reported that the ruler Ar-Rashid once ordered for many delicacies to be prepared for him. He wanted to have a party for himself, so he had a hall decorated for him and invited the famous poet Abul-‘Ataahiyyah. When the party began, Ar-Rashid looked at Abul-‘Ataahiyyah and said, “Describe the …

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“Indeed, being a Leader leads to sorrow and regret on the Day of Resurrection…”

Ar-Rashid, a first century ruler, once said to Al-Fudayl bin Iyaad, “Admonish me.” “O Leader of the believers!” said Al-Fudayl, “Indeed your grandfather, Al-Abbaas, the uncle of the Prophet, once went to the Prophet and said, ‘O Messenger of Allah, appoint me to be a leader.’ The Messenger of Allah …

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