Islamic Exemplary Stories

The story of the Son who raised his voice in the mosque & the story of the Shroud Thief.

THE CHILD WHO HARDENS HIS VOICE IN

MOSQUE

There was a little boy who had not reached 10 years old. He always performed congregational prayers in the mosque, and often tried to occupy the front shaf. The boy used to make loud noises during prayers, especially when I finished reading al-fatihah, the boy read “aamiin” in a very loud voice.

One time, I wanted to advise this boy to change his habits. But every time I finished praying and thought the boy was gone, I didn't have time to talk to him.

Until one time, after finishing the prayer I immediately held the child's hand before he left. Then I asked, “Nak, why do you often shout loudly during prayer?”

The boy replied: My house is close to the mosque, but my father never went to the mosque at all. I raised my voice so that my father could hear my voice through the loudspeaker of the mosque. That way my father knew that I was praying in the mosque. I hope my father will soon follow me to the mosque after hearing my voice.

The priest continued his story, “How to goosebumps my hair when he heard the answer of this child. So I agreed with some worshippers to visit the father of the child to give advice and tell him what his son was doing at the mosque.

Until finally the father can orderly perform worship services in the mosque, Allahu akbar wallillahilhamd

[Ust. Abu Umar Abdillah] via Qiblati Magazine – Unites Hearts In the Sunnah of the Prophet

THE STORY OF THE SHROUD THIEF

In Baghdad there was a man who often stole the shroud. He dug up every grave of the recently deceased and took the cloth. One night while he was digging a grave, he was surprised to see the fire looming\-return out of the pit. His body shivered and continued to faint.  

       As soon as he realized, he ran away in tears. He met with Sheikh Jonid Al-Bustani to tell him about the situation and wanted to repent. He complained that he had dug 78 graves. Only 2 graves whose bodies are still facing the qibla. In the other graves, all the bodies turned their backs to the Qibla. Shaykh Joned explained that the bodies turned back to the Qibla was in his lifetime doubtful or hesitant about the guarantee of sustenance by Allah.  

  

Moral & Association  

~ We must be sure of the sustenance that God has guaranteed before we are born again. 

 ~ Belief in this assurance is as unbelief in Allah. 

~ Allah gives life to whomever He wills even though he was originally an a'asi (maktiat). 

~ Do not insult or look down on the legs, lest he will turn into a righteous person; whereas we do not yet know. 

~ The suspicion of the guarantee of sustenance is one sin which is recompensed in the grave again. 

{BONUS😊}

ANGELS IN YOUR HOUSE

One day a baby is ready to be born into the world. He asked the Lord: "The angels here say that tomorrow you will send me into the world, but how do I live there, I am so small and weak"? 

       And the Lord answered, "I have chosen one angel for you. He will take care of you and love you." 

       "But here in heaven, all I ever did was sing and laugh. This is enough for me to be happy." 

       "Your angel will sing and smile for you every day. And you'll feel the warmth of his love and be even happier." 

       "And how can I understand when people talk to me if I don't understand their language ?" 

       "Your angel will speak to you in the most beautiful language you have ever heard; and with patience and care, he will teach you how to speak." 

       "And what will I do when I want to speak to You ?" 

       "Your angel will teach you how to pray." 

       "I heard that on Earth there are many bad people. Who will protect me ?" 

       "Your angel will protect you, even if it may be life-threatening." 

       "But I will surely feel sad for not seeing You again." 

       "Your angel will tell you about Me, and will teach you how to return to Me, though I will always be by your side." 

       Heaven was so calm that a voice from Earth could be heard, and the child asked slowly, "Lord, if I have to leave now, may you tell me the name of the angel ? 

       "You will call your angel, Mother." 

Always remember your mother's love, pray for her and love her all the time. 

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