SUMMARY: The story of the family of Prophet Ibrahim carries timeless lessons for Muslims in faith, patience and perseverance, and sincerity towards Allah.
SUMMARY: On Eidul-Adha we commemorate the story of Prophets Ibrahim and Ismail who proved their sincerity and faith to Allah, who turned their trial into a demonstration of His mercy that Muslims mark every year.
SUMMARY: The services and familial burdens and communal strength that mothers take on has been richly honored in Islam, and fits the model of the "Servant Leader" where leadership is first and foremost a priceless service to its charges.
SUMMARY: The perseverance, courage and determination of Islam's first martyr, the socially disadvantaged but characterful Sumayyah bint Harith, is a powerful example to Muslims today and especially to mothers raising upright families.