He was like a kind friend. To two little boys (5 and 6 years old) who knew little English and were outcasts in the schoolyard, he always offered a comforting smile. To me, he seemed like an example of what a good Muslim should be.
Let us not forget what we are talking about. We are talking about going to war. We are talking about thousands-possibly hundreds of thousands-of innocent lives being lost. We are talking about casualties almost inevitably among our own forces.
"Were you to put your complete trust and reliance on Allah, He would provide for you as He provides for the birds. They issue forth hungry in the morning and return filled in the evening."- Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him (Tirmidhi).
Sound Vision's glossary of Hajj terms explained in simple language. A quick list of Arabic terms describing the various rites and steps of Hajj pilgrimage.