Refraining from mockery
Al-Risala (English), February 1987, p. 23
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
Maulana Wahiduddin Khan is named as the default author of the periodical; a piece that carries another writer’s byline is credited to that writer.
Refraining from mockery
1987 2 February 23 Refraining from mockery (72) When the Prophet reached Tabuk, and found the Ka’ab ibn Malik was not among the Muslim force, he said: “What has become of Ka’ab?” A member of the Banu Salma tribe said that Ka’ab was too busy admiring his shawls and his shoulders. Mu’az ibn Jabal said in response, “That is a very nasty thing to say,” and then addressing the Prophet he said: “Truly, we know nothing but good of Ka’ab.”
Some look to eternity, others see only the present world
1987 2 February 23 Some look to eternity, others see only the present world (63) When the Prophet was commanded to make his mission public he stood on top of the hill of Safa and called on the people of Mecca. They gathered to hear what he had to say. “I am warning you of a dreadful damnation to come,” he said. “Perpetual damnation be upon you,” Abu Lahab replied. “Is that all you called us together for?”
