Revising for my finals and came across this: On conditions and manners of a Mufassir (scholar of Tafsīr) – ❝It is incumbent upon him (or her!) to adhere to good conduct in his appearance, thus he must dress in the attire of the scholars and emulate their appearance. And he must observe dignity in his sitting, standing and walking—without unnecessary over-exertion. And he must never attend frivolous gatherings…❞ Looking up to fashion mavens to guide your dress sense? How about…
Concluding reflection (See previous posts on Prophet Ebrāhīm): Prophet Ebrāhīm travelled from ‘Irāq (his birthplace) to Shām to Miṣr spreading the message of Tawḥīd. His companion? Sārah, his wife. It takes a strong man to involve his wife in his affairs. But it takes an even stronger women to be a comfort and not a burden in those affairs. Learn from the Prophetic example; Prophet Ebrāhīm’s example, ʿalayhis salām.…
[Then he went to his family and came with a fat (roasted) calf] adh-Dhāriyāt:26 “فراغ الى أهله” – roughly translates to: then he (Prophet Ebrāhīm) went to his family. Upon a deeper analysis we learn that it actually means he *secretly* went to his family, and in doing so, he gave us a lesson in etiquettes 101. He did not wish for his guests to know that he was preparing a feast for them, so as not to discomfort them…
In sūrah adh-Dhāriyāt, when the group of angels visit Prophet Ebrāhīm ʿalayhis salām. They greet him with the greeting of the Prophets and of the Muslimīn: Salām. But even then the greeting of Khalīl Allāh, Prophet Ebrāhīm, is more eloquent. Here’s why: [When they entered upon him and said, “We greet you with peace.” He answered, “And upon you peace, O people unknown.] adh-Dhāriyāt:25 In the āyah the angels greet Ebrāhīm with: salāman — سلاماً And Ebrāhīm ʿalayhis salām’s reply…