Assalamualaikum everyone. Never underestimate the weight of a simple statement of recognition and inspiration towards our youth.

Imam alBukhari (the famous compiler of the most authentic book after the Qur’an- Saheeh alBukhari) was set on his path of completing a great legacy at the tender age of 16 by a goodly word he heard from his teacher Ishaaq bin Raahuwiiyah (May Allah shower His mercy upon them both).

He says:

“We were sat with Ishaaq bin Raahuwiyyah who said, ‘Why don’t you gather a summarised book of the authentic narrations of the Prophet (sall Allaahu ʿalayhi wa sallam)?’ Instantly, the love of doing so fell into my heart and I began to compile the book.”

He was 16 years of age, and spent the next 16 years in the making of his book that nshook the world, all because of a goodly word from a source of trust and inspiration.

The Take-away:

1. Be a source of insiration and trust to those around you.

2. Do not under-estimate the weight of a goodly word in creating a positive dent in the world!

May Allah forgive our past and inspire our futures. Ameen.

Your brother,
Sajid Umar