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JULAYBIB RADIYALLAHU ANHU

His name was unusual and incomplete. Julaybib means "small grown" being the diminutive form of the word "Jalbab." The name is an indication that Julaybib Radiyallahu Anhu was small and short. For the society in which he lived, Julaybib's lineage was not known. There is no record of who his mother or his father was or to what tribe he belonged. This was a grave disability in the society in which he lived. Julaybib Radiyallahu Anhu could not expect any compassion or help, any protection or support from a society that placed a great deal of importance on family and tribal connections. In this regard, all that was known of him was that he was an Arab and that, as far as the new community of Islam was concerned, he was one of the Ansar.

Perhaps he belonged to one of the outlying tribes beyond Madinah and had drifted into the city or he could even have been from among the Ansar of the city itself. The disabilities under which Julaybib lived would have been enough to have him ridiculed and shunned in any society and in fact he was prohibited by one person, a certain Abu Barzah of the Aslam tribe, from entering his home. He once told his wife: "Do not let Julaybib enter among you. If he does, I shall certainly do (something terrible to him)."

Probably because he was teased and scoffed at in the company of men, Julaybib Radiyallahu Anhu used to take refuge in the company of women. Was there any hope of Julaybib Radiyallahu Anhu being treated with respect and consideration? Was there any hope of his finding emotional satisfaction as an individual and as a man? Was there any hope of his enjoying the relationships which others take for granted? And in the new society emerging under the guidance of the Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam), was he so insignificant as to be overlooked in the preoccupation with the great affairs of state and in the supreme issues of life and survival which constantly engaged the attention of the Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam)?

Just as he was aware of the great issues of life and destiny, the Prophet of Mercy (Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam) was also aware of the needs and sensibilities of his most humble of companions. With Julaybib Radiyallahu Anhu in mind, the Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam) went to one of the Ansar and said: "I want to have your daughter married." "How wonderful and blessed, O Messenger of Allah and what a delight to the eye (this would be)," replied the Ansari man with obvious joy and happiness. "I do not want her for myself," added the Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam). "Then for whom, O Messenger of Allah?" asked the man, obviously somewhat let down. "For Julaybib," said the Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam). The Ansari must have been too shocked to give his own reaction and he merely said: "I will consult with her mother." And off he went to his wife. "The Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, wants to have your daughter married," he said to her. She too was thrilled. "What a wonderful idea and what a delight to the eye (this would be)." she said. "He doesn't want to marry her himself but he wants to marry her to Julaybib Radiyallahu Anhu," he added. She was flabbergasted. "To Julaybib! No, never to Julaybib! No, by the living God, we shall not marry (her) to him." she protested. read more

PEPPER CREAM STEAKS

Ingredients

500g Steak fillets thinly sliced and cut into pieces
1 tblsp butter
3 cloves garlic sliced
2 green chillies sliced
1 tsp crushed black pepper
Salt to taste
1 x 125ml fresh cream
Green chillies to garnish

Method
1. Braise garlic and chill in butter
2. Add steaks and seasoning and cook until meat is tender
3. Add water if necessary
4. Just before serving, stir in the cream and heat gently until a thick sauce forms
5. Garnish and serve with French fries.

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While working for an organization that delivers lunches to elderly shut-ins, I used to take my 4-year-old daughter on my afternoon rounds. She was unfailingly intrigued by the various appliances of old age, particularly the canes, walkers and wheelchairs... One day I found her staring at a pair of false teeth soaking in a glass. As I braced myself for the inevitable barrage of questions, she merely turned and whispered...

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