検索キーワード： ナレーター "Vincent Lee Grayson" すべてのカテゴリー

Hanthalah (may Allah be pleased with him) felt torn between faith and daily life. When he was with the Prophet Muhammad (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), reminders of Jannah and Jahannam filled his heart with conviction, as if he could see them. But away from the Prophet, life’s distractions dimmed that clarity. Fearing hypocrisy, Hanthalah sought the Prophet’s guidance, only to learn a profound truth: faith and worldly responsibilities must coexist in balance. Discover the wisdom in this heartfelt story about maintaining spiritual focus while navigating life’s demands.

One peaceful night, Usayd ibn Hudayr (may Allah be pleased with him) was deeply immersed in reciting Surah Al-Baqarah (The Cow) with his horse beside him. Suddenly, the horse became frightened, interrupting Usayd’s heartfelt recitation. Concerned for his son, Yahya, who was nearby, Usayd paused to check on him, glancing up at the sky. What he saw was astonishing—a canopy of light that seemed to rise and disappear.

In the battle of Dhat Ar-Riqa, an Ansari companion of the Prophet Muhammad (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) demonstrated incredible devotion and patience. While standing guard with a fellow companion, he was repeatedly struck by arrows from an enemy who had sworn to kill a Muslim. Despite the pain, he continued his prayer, not wanting to interrupt his recitation of the Qur’an. When he finished, he woke his companion, who was shocked by his injuries. The Ansari explained that he was so focused on completing his recitation that he didn’t want to stop until he finished.

While on patrol, Abdullah ibn Muhammad encountered a man without hands or legs, barely able to see or hear, yet continually praising Allah. Intrigued, Abdullah asked what blessings he was so thankful for. The man replied that despite his hardships, he was deeply grateful for the gift of his tongue, with which he could praise his Lord. In need of help, he then requested Abdullah to find his young son, who used to care for him. Abdullah soon discovered the boy had been taken by a wild beast.

A man discovers a horse and offers to buy it. But as he looks closer, he realizes the horse is worth far more than the asking price. What follows is a heartfelt journey of honesty, fairness, and sincerity, as the buyer continues to increase his offer, ensuring the seller gets the horse's true value. Inspired by the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), this story beautifully illustrates the importance of integrity and treating others with justice in every transaction.

A man from the desert follows the Prophet Muhammad (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) in hopes of being martyred for Allah’s sake. After receiving a share of the spoils from a battle, he tells the Prophet that his true wish is to die in battle and enter Jannah. The Prophet (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) assures him that if he is truthful, Allah will fulfil his wish. Soon after, the man is struck by an arrow in the exact spot he had pointed to, and the Prophet (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) prays for him, witnessing his martyrdom.

Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him and his mother) narrated a powerful story shared by the Prophet Muhammad (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). In the story, two men from the children of Israel were striving for goodness. One devoted himself to worship, while the other struggled with sins. Each time the worshipper saw his companion sinning, he urged him to stop, until one day, in frustration, he declared that Allah would never forgive his companion or allow him into Jannah.

One day, as people passed by the Messenger of Allah (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), he taught them the reward of giving greetings. Each greeting brought more rewards—ten, twenty, and even thirty good deeds! But when someone forgot to greet, the Prophet gently reminded him, saying, "When you come to a gathering, give the greeting. When you leave, give it again. Both greetings are just as important." This story teaches us the beauty and reward of spreading peace with a simple “Assalamu alaykum.

When Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) was the Khalifah, he met his governor Nafi at Usfan, a valley near Makkah. Umar asked Nafi who he appointed to lead the people there, and Nafi named Ibn Abza, a former slave. Surprised, Umar questioned the choice. Nafi explained that Ibn Abza was well-versed in the Qur’an and inheritance law. Umar then recalled a saying of the Prophet (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).

The Prophet Muhammad (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) once shared a story about the very last person to enter Jannah. This man will have barely escaped the Fire, stumbling along and grateful to be saved. When he finally arrives near Jannah, he will see a tree and beg Allah to bring him closer so he can enjoy its shade and drink its water. Though Allah knows the man will ask for more, He brings him to the tree. Then, a second, more beautiful tree appears, and the man again asks to come closer, making the same promise not to ask for anything else.

This story teaches us that our intentions matter most to Allah, who knows what’s truly in our hearts. This story is authentic, told to us by the most noble of the messengers, Prophet Muhammad (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), and was collected by Imam Muslim (may Allah have mercy on him) in his Sahih.

When the sun became dark one day, people wondered why its light had disappeared. The Prophet Muhammad (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) quickly went to the masjid, where he led everyone in prayer until the sun shone brightly again. On that same day, the Prophet (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) had lost his beloved son, Ibrahim (may Allah be pleased with him), and some thought the eclipse was because of his passing.

A tired, hungry man once came to the Prophet Muhammad (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) for help. When there was no food at home, the Prophet asked if anyone could host the man for the night so that Allah would have mercy on them. An Ansari man volunteered, but he and his wife had only enough food for their children. They chose to put their children to bed hungry, giving all they had to their guest.

In a remarkable encounter, the Prophet (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) purchased a horse from a Bedouin and invited him to follow so he could pay the price. As the Prophet walked briskly, the Bedouin lagged behind, unaware that others were trying to buy the horse from him. When the Bedouin called out to the Prophet, questioning the validity of their transaction, a dispute arose.

Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him and his mother) was a devoted companion of the Prophet Muhammad (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). One day, suffering from intense hunger, he lay on the ground, tying a stone to his belly. Despite attempts to seek help from Abu Bakr and Umar (may Allah be pleased with them), it was only the Prophet who recognized his need.

For most of her life Tatiana was imprisoned, tortured in the name of science, her DNA used to create a plague that could wipe out the entire population of the Northern Waste. But since her escape she's no one's victim. Not any more. She means to hunt down her tormentor, kill him, and destroy the plague he created. Nothing slows her down or distracts her from her mission. Until she encounters the mysterious Tristan who claims his goals match hers.

My name is Sarah Dearly, and I’m having a week from hell—literally. My blind date bit me and turned me into a vampire, and now I’m being chased all over the city by vampire hunters who want to introduce me to their wooden stakes.

While "The River" speaks of creating harmony from complexity, other poems honor various people in the author's life. "Perspective" gives us advice on how to deal with pain, rejoicing in any release from it. Many of the poems celebrate the joy of nature: planting and sharing, seeing a seed sprout, observing a spider and her web, or talking about how the grit in an oyster's shell can result in a beautiful pearl.

In the harsh Northern Waste where human life is worth little, ice trucker Raina Bowen has learned to keep her eyes open and her knife close at hand. She's spent her life on the run, one step ahead of the megalomaniac who hunts her.

Growing up, Ash Bane and his sister had one rule to follow when they visited their grandma: never enter her art studio. An odd rule, if you asked Ash, but when he finds himself staring at the painting his sister vanished into, it doesn’t seem all that odd. Determined to save her, Ash and his best friend follow her through the painting. But travelers are not welcome in this new world, and they must find a way home before the villainous lord has them executed for trespassing.