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Julaybib
AbdulWahid Hamid
eBook: Companions of The Prophet
His name was unusual and incomplete. Julaybib means "small grown" being the diminutive form of the word "Jalbab". The name is an indication that Julaybib was small and short, even of dwarf-like stature. More than that, he is described as being "damim" which means ugly, deformed, or of repulsive appearance. Even more disturbing, for the society in which he li... continue reading
Abu-d Dardaa
AbdulWahid Hamid
eBook: Companions of The Prophet
Early in the morning, Abu-d Dardaa awoke and went straight to his idol which he kept in the best part of his house. He greeted it and made obeisance to it. Then he anointed it with the best perfume from his large shop and put on it a new raiment of beautiful silk which a merchant had brought to him the day before from Yemen. When the sun was high in the sky he... continue reading
The Story of Joseph (Yusuf)
Imam Ibn Kathir Ad-Dimashqi
eBook: Stories of the Prophets
This is the most detailed and fascinating story in the Quran, involving both human weaknesses such as jealousy, hatred, pride, passion, deception, intrigue, cruelty, and terror as well as noble qualities such as patience, loyalty, bravery, nobility, and compassion. It is related that among the reasons for its revelation is that the Jews asked the Prophet Muham... continue reading