Our Prophet (SAWS) used to accept even a cup of milk as a present.

Our Prophet (SAWS) used to accept even a cup of milk as a present." Fatimah's cousin retorted, “Don't you think it would be shameful to give her a cheap present?" Fatimah said firmly, “A gift is not valuable because of its price, but by its being given. A useful book, for instance, is a good gift. As for anew dress, I suggest you visit Khadijah in your old dress and you can buy a new one another time." The cousin thought for a while, than agreed to go.

On that day, the new bride Khadijah was busy with her daily work. She baked a cake for her expected visitors. She was active and at ease. Thinking of the upcoming visit, she recalled pleasant memories of the past. The doorbell rang and one of her relatives, who also happened to be her neighbor, was at the door. Khadijah welcomed her and invited her in. They sat down and chatted a while. Her relative told Khadijah about their district, most of the inhabitants of which were wealthy.

Khadijah said, "I do not care much for this aristocratic district. A true Muslim does not change his or herself to fit in with any particular class of people." The relative answered, "Well, I just wanted to tell you about some matters concerning the district where you have settled." "Does it really matter?" asked Khadijah. "The style of your hijab is not accepted here.

You look peculiar.” Khadijah proudly replied, "I am happy to look different in my decent Islamic dress." Bewildered, her relative asked, "Why should you be happy to be so different from the rest?" Khadijah said, "First of all, my aim is to obey my Creator and gain His pleasure.

Also, when I wear my hijab, I surely remind others of Allah and their obligation to worship Him cording to the Qur'anic verse: “And I have not created the jinn and mankind except that they should worship Me.”(Al-Zariat, 51:56) “My duty is to enjoin the good and forbid evil. Through my appearance I call people to Allah’s religion. In any case, thank you for your advice." Khadijah's relative could not believe her ears. She changed the subject, saying, "You are expecting some guests, aren’t you?

I smell fresh cake." Khadijah smiled and said, "Yes, I expect some of my sisters in faith." "It is pity you have not furnished your home yet," Khadijah's relative remarked, looking around the living room. "Since you have no chairs, I can lend you some, and any other things you might need." "Thank you very much, but I do not need to borrow any chairs. I can manage without them.