Huzeyfa Hussen

The Beautiful story of Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal رحمه الله and the Baker from Tafseer Al-Qurtubi (18/301-302)

During his old age, Imam Ahmad, a renowned scholar of Islam and a famous theologian, was traveling when he stopped by a town. After salah (prayer), he wanted to stay for the night in the mosque. Owing to his humility, he hadn't introduced himself to anyone thinking that if he did, he would be welcomed by many people.

Failing to recognize Ahmad bin Hanbal, the caretaker of the mosque refused to let him stay in the mosque. A baker, whose shop was nearby, watched this scene and took pity on Imam Ahmed. He invited the Imam to stay with him for the night.

He watched as the baker mixed and kneaded the dough, tended the fire, and pulled hot loaves from the oven, all the while uttering remembrances of Allah and Istighfar

In the morning, the Imam eagerly asked his host about the latter's continual istighfaar. The baker said it had become like second nature, and Imam Ahmad then asked whether the man had experienced any reward from this practice. The baker answered, "By Allah! No dua I made except that it was answered but one." When Ibn Hanbal asked what that unanswered prayer was, the baker responded: "To see the famous Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal."

At this, tears came to Ibn Hanbal's eyes and he told the baker, "I am Ahmed ibn Hanbal!" "By Allah! I was brought to your place so that you can have your dua/wish come true."

Tahajjud and consistent Istighfar is the ultimate Life hack. Wake up 20mins before fajr, Stand before Allah with all of your prayers & aspirations, make istighfar consistently. Pray for anything with firm & belief. You’d be dumbfounded the way Allah blesses you in many ways.

‏▪️قال الإمام ابن القيِّم -رحمه الله-:

• أيام الدنيا كأحلام نوم أو كظل زائل، إن أضحكت قليلًا أبكت كثيرًا، وإن سرت يومًا أو أيامًا ساءت أشهرًا وأعوامًا.

📙 [عدة الصابرين (٣٢٦)]

Webhooks Vs APIs🔎

API (Application Programming Interface):

Think of an API like a menu at a restaurant. You (the customer) look at the menu and choose what you want to eat. The waiter (API) takes your order and brings you the food (data or service) you requested. It's like you asking for things when you're ready.

Webhook:

Now, imagine you're at a magical restaurant, and the food (data) comes to your table as soon as it's ready without you having to order it. The kitchen (the other system) sends dishes to your table (your application) when they're done. You don't need to ask for each dish, it just appears when it's ready.

So, with APIs, you ask for things when you want them, and with webhooks, things come to you automatically when they're ready. It's like a menu-driven restaurant experience vs. a restaurant that knows exactly what you want and serves it without you asking.

‏قال العلامة العثيمين رحمه الله:

طول العمر لا يُغْني شيئًا إذا لم يكن الإنسان على حق وعلى خير، ولهذا جاء في الحديث أنّ رجلًا قال: يا رسول الله، أيُّ الناسِ خير؟ قال: من طال عمره وحَسُنَ عمله. قال: فأيُّ الناسِ شر؟ قال: من طال عمره وساءَ عمله".

أحكام من القرآن ١/٣٥٣