Rasulallah ﷺ.His Mercy was Greater

 Do you know the Prophet's ﷺ daughter, Zaynab fell off a camel and suffered a miscarriage because of a man named Habbar who was trying to prevent her from migrating. Many years later, he came to Rasulallah ﷺ and guess what? the Prophet forgave him and he accepted Islam. 'Utba married the Prophet's daughter, Ruqayyah and divorced her out of spite. He came to Rasulallah ﷺ years later. Guess what? The Prophet ﷺ forgave him and he accepted Islam. The son of Abu Jahl waged war against him for two decades. Guess what? He came years later and Rasulallah ﷺ forgave him and he accepted Islam. Wahshi killed the Prophet's uncle Hamza. He came years later and guess what? Rasulallah ﷺ forgave him and he accepted Islam. Uthman ibn Talha would prevent him for entering the Ka'bah. Rasulallah ﷺ conquered Makkah and guess what? The Prophet ﷺ forgave him and gave him and his family the keys for the Ka'bah until the end of time; and he accepted Islam. Fadala came to assassinate Rasulallah ﷺ whilst he was making Tawaf and guess what? He placed his hand on his chest, forgave him, and he accepted Islam.

Brothers and sisters, people have wronged you? Mocked you? Done bad to you? Cut you off? Learn from Rasulallah ﷺ. Their crimes were great but his mercy was greater.

Sayyiduna ‘Uthman ibn ‘Affan, The Third Caliph

 In his final hours, Sayyiduna ‘Uthman ibn ‘Affan, the third Caliph of Islam, sat not behind armies, but alone in his home - guarded only by the Qur’an he had spent his life preserving. Outside, rebels gathered. Inside, his heart was tranquil. That night, he saw the Prophet in a dream, alongside Sayyiduna Abu Bakr and ‘Umar. The Prophet ﷺ looked at him with love and said, “O ‘Uthman, break your fast with us tonight.”

When he awoke, he understood. This wasn’t a warning. It was an invitation. He woke up and fasted that day. He freed twenty slaves. He asked for a simple cloth to wrap around himself. There were no calls for help, no attempts at escape. He opened the Qur’an before him and began to recite, letting the words of God carry him into serenity. He told a few people that it would be his last day in the world because he had been given gladtidings by Rasulallah ﷺ. 

Then they came. The rebels broke in. He was struck while reciting. His blood spilled onto the pages of the very Qur’an he had compiled -  the Book that millions would later hold, read, and memorize. His life ended in submission, in dignity, in worship. Fasting. Reciting. Ready. His blood dropped on the verse, 'And Allah will be sufficient  for you against them.' (Surah Baqarah). No one was involved in his martyrdom that day, except that they met with terrible endings 

He wasn’t defeated. He was chosen. Sayyiduna ‘Uthman gave everything for the Deen. He gave his wealth, his status, his comfort, and his life to serve Islam. He lived for the Qur’an, and he died with it in his hands. Betrayed by men, but welcomed by the Prophet ﷺ. Denied by some in the world, but honoured in the heavens.

We hold his legacy every time we open the Qur’an. We owe him more than remembrance. We owe him gratitude. May his martyrdom remind us: true strength isn’t loud. It is in patience, in principle, and in returning to Allah with nothing in your hands except faith, and everything in your heart except regret.

May Allah honour our leaders, the Companions of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ.  Ya Rab, grant us all the honour to see Rasulallah ﷺ in our dreams and to be buried in Madinah.

Where is Khurāsān?

 The Army of Khurāsān (also called the Black Banners from Khurāsān) is described in Islamic eschatological narrations (ahādīth). It refers to a force that will emerge from the region of Khurāsān, not a single modern country.

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Where is Khurāsān?

Khurāsān was a large historical region that included parts of today’s:

• Eastern Iran (e.g. Nishapur, Mashhad)

• Northern Afghanistan (e.g. Balkh)

• Southern Turkmenistan

• Parts of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan

So when narrations say “from Khurāsān”, they mean this wider Central Asian–Persian region, not just one modern state.

What do the narrations say?

Several hadith (with varying strength) mention:

• Black banners emerging from Khurāsān

• They will move westwards, eventually towards Iraq / Bayt al-Maqdis

• They will support the Mahdi

A commonly quoted wording (reported in collections like Ahmad, Tirmidhi – with scholarly discussion on authenticity):

“When you see the black banners coming from Khurāsān, go to them, even if you must crawl over ice, for among them is the Khalīfah of Allah, the Mahdi.”

Important scholarly cautions

• Authenticity varies: Scholars differ on the strength of these narrations.

• Not a modern group: Classical scholars warned not to apply these hadith loosely to contemporary political or militant movements.

• Geographical, not ethnic: “Khurāsān” refers to a region

In summary

• The Army of Khurāsān is said to come from the historic region of Khurāsān

• That region spans parts of Iran, Afghanistan, and Central Asia

• The narrations are eschatological, not a licence to label present-day armies or groups

Our Blessed Prophet SAW

Ya Rasulallah, you buried your mother when you were just 6 years old. You were stoned in Ta'if until your blessed body bled. Your noble wife passed away whilst she was closest of people to you. You were instructed to leave Makkah when it was the most beloved of all cities to you. You struggled in Badr, Uhud, Khandaq and Hunayn for the sake of Allah. You travelled in the blistering heat of Arabia time and time again to protect this deen. You led the funerals of your daughters, sons, uncles, your cousins, and your Companions. Nights would pass and your family would have no food to eat. You lay on mats on the floor which left marks on your delicate skin. Your home was empty of all worldly-items until it made your Sahaba cry. You stood at night weeping for us until your feet swelled. 

May Allah reward you on behalf of this entire ummah for everything that you did for us - and forgive us for our lack of gratitude for your favours.

New apps for Muslims

 I hate to have to say it but, we don't need another "Islamic" startup.

No, we don't need another AI prayer app. No, we don't need another AI Qur'an app. No, we don't need another AI shaykh. No, we don't need another AI Muslim matrimonial app. Allah would NEVER let technology be an intermediary between Him and His creation. If you're truly called to build these apps, build them. But don't build them because you think you'll make money since you "understand" Muslims. That's not vision. That's a box. Muhammad ﷺ was sent as a mercy to HUMANITY, not just to Muslims. An app that helps parents find verified babysitters? Islamic. An app that organizes carpools to reduce traffic? Islamic. A company that helps businesses improve forecasts? Islamic. Any idea that serves someone is Islamic. Not just charity apps. Not just prayer trackers. Not just schools and education. Stop shrinking your ambitions to fit a "halal" label. The most Islamic thing you can do is solve real problems for real people. Muslim or not. Your faith isn't in your product category. It's in your intention. It's in your ethics. It's in how you treat people. Build what the world needs. Trust that Allah will bless work that serves His creation. If you're looking to build something meaningful without leaving your job, I have 2 spots left in my Spiritual MBA program and I'm offering 30% off till Friday. DM me. ♻️ Repost if a Muslim builder needs to hear this ➕ Follow James H. Faghmous, Ph.D. for More Faith. More Life May Allah's Peace be with you

Who was , Dr. Mohamed Kamal Ismail?

Do you know the story behind the coolness of the marble in the Two Holy Mosques?

​As soon as pilgrims step foot into the Mataf  of the haram, they are dazzled by the intense coolness of the floor, despite the blazing heat of the sun. Many wonder about the secret behind this phenomenon:

​Is it a natural property of the marble itself?

​Is there specific technology behind it?

​Are there cooling systems underneath the floor?

​Here is the story of the genius architect, Dr. Mohamed Kamal Ismail, and his journey with the marble of the Two Holy Mosques.

​The Architect: Dr. Mohamed Kamal Ismail

​Born on September 15, 1908, in Mit Ghamr, Dakahlia, Egypt, he was a prodigy:

​He was the man responsible for planning and executing the expansion of the Two Holy Mosques.

​The Secret of the Marble (Thassos)

​Dr. Ismail wanted to pave the floor of the Holy Mosque for the pilgrims with a specific type of marble known as Thassos, found only in Greece.

The marble used is Greek "Thassos," extracted from the island of Thassos. It is distinguished by its intense whiteness and a unique crystal structure. This structure gives it a high Albedo effect, meaning it reflects sunlight and heat at a very high rate and does not absorb heat quickly. This keeps it naturally cool even during the hottest hours of the day.

​To enhance this, pieces were installed with a thickness of 5 centimeters to increase heat resistance. Contrary to popular belief, the rumor that there are cold water pipes beneath the courtyard is baseless.

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​Dr. Mohamed Kamal Ismail went to Greece and contracted to buy enough marble for haram. This purchase took up exactly half of the existing quantity in the small mountain where it was mined. He signed the contract, the white marble arrived, and the flooring of the haram was completed.

​15 Years Later...

Years passed, and the Saudi government asked him to install the same type of marble in the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah.

​Dr. Mohamed Kamal recalls: "When the King's office asked me to cover the Prophet’s Mosque, I was terrified. This specific type of marble does not exist anywhere on Earth except in that small area in Greece, and I had already bought half the quantity, which was very limited."

​He returned to the same company in Greece and met the Chairman, asking about the remaining quantity. The Chairman replied that it had been sold immediately after Dr. Ismail’s first purchase years ago.

​Dr. Ismail says: "I felt a sadness unlike any I had felt in my life. I didn't even finish my coffee; I left the office and booked a flight back for the next day."

​The Twist

On his way out, he asked the secretary: "Who bought the remaining quantity?"

She replied: "It has been many years; it will be difficult to trace the buyer."

He pleaded with her: "I still have one day left in Greece. Please search, and here is my hotel number."

​He left feeling defeated, asking himself, "Why do you want to know the buyer?" but then thought, "Perhaps Allah will make a way."

​The next day, just hours before his flight, the secretary called: "Come to the company, we found the buyer's address."

​He went back, wondering what he would do with just an address. When he saw it, his heart pounded violently. The buyer was a Saudi company.

He flew directly to Saudi Arabia and went straight from the airport to the company that had bought the marble. He met the Chairman and asked: "What did you do with the marble you bought from Greece years ago?"

The Chairman said: "I don't remember."

​He called the warehouses to ask about the White Greek Marble. The reply came: "The entire quantity is still sitting in the warehouses, untouched."

​Dr. Mohamed Kamal Ismail says: "I wept like a child."

The company owner asked, "Why are you crying?"

Dr. Ismail told him the full story and placed a blank check on the table, saying, "Write the amount you want."

​The owner swore by Allah: "When I knew this marble was for the Prophet’s Mosque, I vowed not to take a single Dirham. The marble is all for the sake of Allah. God made me forget this marble in the warehouse after I bought it, solely so it would be here for this mission."

​Glory be to Allah who created that mountain and preserved it.

​May Allah have mercy on the engineer Dr. Mohamed Kamal Ismail and grant him the highest level of Paradise.