The Story of Islamic Leaders - Ahnaf bin Qais, Leader of Banu Tamim
At that time, the city of Damascus was smiling sweetly welcoming the arrival of spring. Proud of the fertility of the land and its beautiful gardens. That day Amir al-mu'minin Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan was preparing to receive envoys in the palace. When the first opportunity was opened, Umul Hakam bint Abi Sufyan immediately took his seat behind the veil. From there he could hear the talks in his brother's assembly about the traditions of the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam. He filled himself with everything he heard from the chancellor, reports on various things, strange news, beautiful verses or noble lessons. This noble princess is very intelligent eager to reach the height of dignity. While his brother accepts people who are facing based on his position. Friends of the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam always took precedence over others, only then followed the figures of tabi'in, the scholars and the nobility. Unusually, Umul Hakam found that his brother's f...