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Case dismissed. With all these issues that our Muslim brothers and sisters are facing in this modern world, we have to realize that Islam influenced most of the laws that are established and made in different countries around the globe. Alhamdulillah. But have you ever thought how things were dealt with during the time of the propagation of Islam? How the great caliphs dealt with them? If ever you have time and you study about how they have dealt with this, you will find it very amusing on how they were this stern on the rulings accordingly to the Qur’an and Sunnah. And how abiding the Muslims were during those days. It is indeed a beautiful motivation for each and everyone.  Hence, have you ever wondered when was the first courthouse ever established in Islam? Yes, we did have courthouses too!  _____ It was during the caliphate of ‘Uthmaan Ibn Affan Radiyallahu Anhu. It is considered one of the many legacies that this great caliph has left behind as a contribution to the Muslim Ummah. Alhamdulillah. The two caliphs, Abu Bakr and ‘Umar Radiyallahu Anhum were reported to settle disputes or hear cases in the masajid while ‘Uthmaan was the first one to set up courthouses. It was clear from a report narrated by Ibn Asakr from Abu Salih (the freed slave of Al Abbas RA) who said: “Al Abbas sent me to ‘Uthmaan to invite him and I found him in the courthouse...” It is also good to note that the first ever case that ‘Uthmaan dealt with was a case of murder. It was such a heavy case to be dealt with for the first time as caliph.  With this, he also left behind fiqh rulings in the fields of qisas, offences, hudood punishments, ta’zeer punishmeents, acts of worship and transactions between people, which had a clear effect on the schools of fiqh. Here are some of the most famous judges during his caliphate: • Zayd Ibn Thabit in Madinah • Abu Ad Darda in Damascus • Ka’b Ibn Soor in Basra • Abu Musa Al Ash’ari in Basra (in addition of him being the governor there) • Shura’ih in Kufah • Ya’la Ibn Umayyah in Yemen • Thamaamah in San’a • ‘Uthmaan Ibn Qays Ibn Abi Al’As in Egypt _____ What a great line up of judges! Remember how I shared the story of Shura’ih RA on how ‘Umar Ibn Al Khattab referred to him as a just judge! Ma sha Allah. It is so amazing how such people could have so many beautiful characters in one soul. The blessings and guidance of Allah is just incredible! Alhamdulillah. Such are the people we should be studying about, researching about and eventually be emulating. Indeed, Allah has presented to us beautiful role model to learn from.  ______ And we pray that Allah helps us in our quest for knowledge that He enables our heart to preserve the words of the Qur’an and yearn to please Him each passing day. 

Are we that keen with making wudhu? Or are we among those who are so abrupt on making it like they're being chased by some tiger? Astagfirullah.  Well, if you are among the latter or somehow do not give much attention to wudhu itself then this story will make you change [I hope] your perspective about it. _____ This beautiful story happened during the reign of 'Uthman Ibn Affan Radiyallahu Anhu as the Caliph. One day, 'Uthman Ibn Affan called for water and he did wudhu, rinsing his mouth and nose, then washing his face three times and the tops of his feet. After that, the caliph gave a mesmerizing smile and said to his companions: Are you not going to ask me why I am smiling? So the companions asked the caliph: 'Why are you smiling, O Amir ul Mu'mineen?' So 'Uthman said: "I saw the Messenger of Allah Sallallahu Alaihi Wassalaam calling for water near this spot, then he did wudhu as I have done, then he smiled and said: 'أَلأ تَسأَلُونِي عَمَّا أَضْحَكَنِي'  [Are you not going to ask me why I am smiling?] They said: 'Why are you smiling, O Messenger of Allah?'  He said:

Not attached to the Qur'an? Here, let me tell you about a person who was ultimately attached to the Qur'an, that his love for the Qur'an made him more loved by those who read about him. I am talking about, 'Uthman Ibn Affan Radiyallahu Anhu. It is fascinating how Muslims know so much about Abu Bakr, 'Umar and 'Ali Radiyallahu Anhum yet not much on 'Uthmaan when he has reigned the longest amongst the Rashidun Caliphs. So here is something about this great man. _____ When Islam was born, the Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wassalaam made sure that the Muslims acquired their concepts from one source only and that was the Noble Qur'an and it was through this method that 'Uthman and all the Sahabah Radiyallahu Anhum was educated. 'Uthman was deeply attached to the Noble Qur'an. He learned the Qur'an from the blessed lips of the Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wassalaam. The verses from which 'Uthman heard directly from the Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wassalaam played a role in the formation of his Islamic personality. They purified his heart and soul and influenced him. Thus, 'Uthman became a new man, with new values, emotions, aims, behavior and aspirations. He was among the Sahabah Radiyallahu Anhum who taught others the Qur'an. Abu 'Abd Al Rahman Al Sulami said: Those who taught us the Qur'an (such as 'Uthman Ibn Affan, Abdullah Ibn Mas'ud) told us that when they learned ten verses from the Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wassalaam they would not go beyond them until they had learned the knowledge contained in them and how to apply it in deed. They said: "So we learned the Qur'an and knowledge and its application together." Hence, they would spend a while to memorize a surah. 'Uthman was a hafiz of the Qur'an, and he read Qur'an all the time. Before the Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wassalaam passed away, 'Uthman recited the entire Qur'an back at him, just like how a teacher would listen to his student after teaching him everything he knew.  One instance that would highlight the memory and attachment of 'Uthman to the Qur'an was whenever he prayed qiyam al-layl (tahajjud). The wife of 'Uthman said on the day when he was besieged: "Either kill him or leave him alone, for by Allah, he would recite the WHOLE QUR'AN in ONE RAK'AT when praying QIYAM AL LAYL." _____ Allahuakbar! The love and dedication of 'Uthman Radiyallahu Anhu is just amazing.  O Muslims, ponder and reflect from this great caliph, he would recite the whole Qur'an in one rak'at when most of us can't even stand the waiting when the Imam reads a surah that is quite longer that Al Faitha! Astagfirullah! Indeed, whenever we talk of 'Uthman, one ayah will always come to our mind: "Is one who is obedient to Allah, prostrating himself or standing (in prayer) during the hours of the night, fearing the Hereafter and hoping for the Mercy of his Lord (like one who disbelieves)?" - Qur'an 39:9 O Muslims Allah has set standards by making you Muslims and believers, so give justice to this, honor Allah for He have honored you well than anything other thing can ever honor you in this dunya, and know that this honor He has given you is never-ending, it will be with you until your journey to the akhirah, so wear it accordingly! _____ And we pray that Allah Azza Wa Jall puts such love for the Qur'an in our hearts just like how He has placed love for the Qur'an upon the Sahabah Radiyallahu Anhum.