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Rabi ul Awwal – The month of the Prophet (May Allah bless him)
The Life of the Prophet summarised in poetry
New Tajweed classes starting in Luton
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The key to mental health
The Prophetic manners with children
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STORIES OF REPENTANCE
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Fudhayl ibn Ayyad was He was the head of a gang of thieves who attacked the trading caravans and robbed their monies. But, nevertheless, Fudhayl had some principles - he didn't rob the baggage of women, the weak or the poor. He was not proud before anyone of people. As for the reason of his repentance it has been said,
“He loved a woman but he did not succeed to marry her. Whenever he would pass by her house, he would become agitated and cry thinking of his loss. One night as he was lamenting, a caravan passed by reciting from the Qur’an:
“Has not the time yet come for those who believe that their hearts should be humble for the remembrance of Allah.” Qur'an, 57:16
When Fudhayl heard this verse, he came down from above the wall and said, “O my Lord, Yes, it has come, it has come!” He walked crying, regretting, being confused and unknowing where to go. He reached some ruins in which there were some people of one of the caravans. He heard them saying, “Let us go from here. It is the time of leaving.” One of them said, “No, it is not the time of leaving. Fudhayl is in the road and he will attack the caravan and rob all what we have.” Then Fudhayl cried, “O people of the caravan, it is the good news! This dangerous thief and polluted robber has repented.”
Tathkiratul Awliya”, p.79