Tabi'un : Those Who Followed

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Tabi'un : New,
'Those Who Followed'
*[A5] Paperback - 176 pages.
Edited by Hotan Kheyrandish,
Published by The Islamic Book Trust.

Description :

The Qur’an reveals to us that our beloved Prophet Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, is our definitive guide on how to conduct our daily lives according to our original purpose.

“The best people are those of my generation, and then those who will come after them …”
– (Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim),

The Hadith above further suggests that the next source of guidance for us is none other than the Noble Companions of the Beloved Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, followed by the Tabi'un, pious people who, like us, never met the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, but nonetheless manifested his sacred teachings and embodied his spirit to the best of their knowledge and capabilities.

This book focuses on the lives of those who followed the best of generations. Using authentic sources, it shares anecdotes about their lives, emphasising their personalities, habits of worship, decision-making, social interactions, simplistic lifestyles, and, above all, their love for and obedience to Allah and His Messenger.

As the reader progresses through the book, he or she will quickly realise that many of these virtuous believers were confronted with the very same dilemmas we face as an ummah today, issues relating to division and civil strife among Muslims, religious extremism or fanaticism, love of worldly possessions, tyranny and oppression and a lack of respect for moral and spiritual values.

Sometimes, as this compilation will show, Allah only needs to inspire one person, who then succeeds in making a significant impact on society as a whole. Insha’Allah, this book will ensure that those who we should consider as our role models do not remain forgotten in history books.

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