Julaybib: The Companion Bullied for his Looks
Julaybib رضي الله عنه was a unique companion of the Prophet ﷺ who was overlooked in society. Judged for his appearance and alienated by men, he nonetheless continued to strive for the sake of Allah سبحانه و تعالى. As a result, he was honoured with martyrdom and the pleasure of the Noble Messenger ﷺ. In his brief story, he successfully transcended societal labels to prove that beauty does not define a person’s true character. His legacy provides timeless lessons about self confidence and how to respond to negative societal labels. This article analyses Julaybib’s story and what his life teaches about self image in the modern age.
Hilf al-Fudul Revisited: The Importance of Interfaith Alliances
The world is lacking justice. The farce of the Western international order has been exposed. Gone are the laws which claimed to protect human rights and dignity, opening the doors to countries abusing their populations. We’re witnessing a genocide unfolding with no global intervention. This has created a moral dilemma in the international community - split between corruption and conscience.
When the Ummah Lost Its Caliphate: Lessons from the fall of the Abassids
The collapse of the Ottoman Empire wasn’t the first time the ummah lost its caliphate. The global shock, the collapse of our unity brought a pain etched into our history, and its impact is still felt today. Preceding this was also a significant event. The 12th century collapse of the Abassid caliphate by the Mongols.
The Caliph Who Sent an Army for One Woman
Al-Mu‘tasim Billah, son of Harun al-Rashid and the eighth Abbasid caliph, was undoubtedly an oppressor. He killed scholars and famously imprisoned others over disputes in ʿaqīdah. But this article isn’t about dissecting his legacy—it’s about one striking incident that highlights a virtue sorely lacking in today’s Muslim rulers: jealousy over a Muslim’s honour being violated.