A Left-Handed Muslim

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I used to get similar issues when writing with my left hand, my mom used to threaten to tie my left hand behind my back lol, i eat with the right, bowl with the left, bat with the right, kick with the left, punch harder with the left, wield weapons with the left, so i'm mainly left handed, it did affect me psychologically as a kid and made me quite rebellious being wrongly told that it was wrong to write arabic with the left hand, but my mom got used to it and so did the few others who tried to (albeit wrongly) tell me that it was wrong.

When Khaalid ibn al Waleed (may Allah be pleased with him) was called to explain his actions by Abu Bakr AsSiddique (ra) he is reported to have said: "this must be the work of the left handed one" referring to 'Umar ibn Al Khattaab (ra) :) and 'Umar was one of the few gifted with the ability to read and write since his father too was a scribe (even the name khattab is rooted in writing).
It was never mentioned as a fault but rather as is usual even today seen as different from the norm, there are however numerous benefits - especially when blocking a right handed punch and delivering a solid blow to a right jaw bone handed on a platter, i speak from experience lol, most people expect to block or dodge a right hand blow.
 
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Abz2000 said:
When Khaalid ibn al Waleed (may Allah be pleased with him) was called to explain his actions by Abu Bakr AsSiddique (ra) he is reported to have said: "this must be the work of the left handed one" referring to 'Umar ibn Al Khattaab (ra) and 'Umar was one of the few gifted with the ability to read and write since his father too was a scribe
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You read this in Futooh-ush-Shaam, correct?
 
Abz2000 said:
I used to get similar issues when writing with my left hand, my mom used to threaten to tie my left hand behind my back lol, i eat with the right, bowl with the left, bat with the right, kick with the left, punch harder with the left, wield weapons with the left, so i'm mainly left handed, it did effect me psychologically as a kid and made me quite rebellious being wrongly told that it was wrong to write arabic with the left hand, but my mom got used to it and so did the few others who tried to (albeit wrongly) tell me that it was wrong.

When Khaalid ibn al Waleed (may Allah be pleased with him) was called to explain his actions by Abu Bakr AsSiddique (ra) he is reported to have said: "this must be the work of the left handed one" referring to 'Umar ibn Al Khattaab (ra) :) and 'Umar was one of the few gifted with the ability to read and write since his father too was a scribe (even the name khattab is rooted in writing).
It was never mentioned as a fault but rather as is usual even today seen as different from the norm, there are however numerous benefits - especially when blocking a right handed punch and delivering a solid blow to a right jaw bone handed on a platter, i speak from experience lol, most people expect to block or dodge a right hand blow.
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..that..

sounds like humour.

must have been nice.

may Allah swt be pleased with them
 
I feel like I have more control over my left hand, more will pulled into it. I feel more immersed with my left hand rather than with my right. Idk how to explain it.

If I ever get into a fight, I will use my left hand - why? It requires less brain force- and less thinking. With my right I have to use extra brain power to control my right hand.
 
Huzaifah ibn Adam said:
You read this in Futooh-ush-Shaam, correct?
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I don't know if i've read that book brother but i have come across it in multiple audio lectures and pdf books on the sahaabah (ra)
Sheikh Anwar al awlaki also mentions it in his oral treatise on huroob ar-riddah.

Since it's not available in saheehain (huroob ar-Riddah came after hadith) and you happened to ask, i'm now wondering if it is a reliable narration, are you familiar with the story?
 
I'm left handed and I have been training myself to eat with my right hand but I always find myself going back to the left.
 
Yes. It's mentioned by Imaam al-Waaqidi رحمة الله عليه, who is an authority in Taareekh. He narrates it in his "Kitaab ar-Ridah". The A'immah of the past regarded him as being Dha`eef when it came to the field of Hadeeth, but they all accepted history from him, Imaam Maalik included. He and Imaam Maalik were friends.

It is also mentioned by Imaam at-Tabari رحمة الله عليه in "Taareekh at-Tabari", under the chapter of the narrations concerning Musaylamah al Kadh-dhaab as well as in the chapter on the Battle of Ajnaadayn.

It is also mentioned by the legendary Imaam ibn al-Jawzi رحمة الله عليه in "al-Muntazham fee Taareekh al-Mulook wal-Umam".

It is also narrated by Imaam ad-Daarimi رحمة الله عليه in "ath-Thiqaat".

It is also narrated by Imaam ibn `Asaakir رحمة الله عليه in "Taareekh Dimashq".

So yes, it is a very strong and reliable narration.

والله تعالى أعلم​
 
concentrate while eating.

I usually say bismillah irahman irahim with every bite.

..extreme.

not a great conversationist
 
Dreamchaser said:
I'm left handed and I have been training myself to eat with my right hand but I always find myself going back to the left.
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You have to make sure to eat with your right hand, sister. It was the command of Rasoolullaah صلى الله عليه وسلم.

You just have to make an effort for a short while, and very soon you will get used to it, In Shaa Allaah.
 
noraina said:
Apparently, left-handers make up about 10% of the world's population, and more men are left-handed than women.

Also *apparently* we are meant to be extremely creative, many famous artists were left-handed.
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Lol I am left-handed as well and I'm a woman and I am nowhere near creative hehe
 
I am creative............ I think. People call me vivid and stuff. :) lol.
 
Ma'sha'Allah, if only I could speak four languages fluently.

Learning to speak a language is a lot of effort but so worth it, once you know the language of a place or people, you can gain the kind of insights into a culture and way of life you wouldn't get to see if you didn't.

My English (obviously) and Urdu are fluent.

My Farsi and Arabic are okay, I can understand them both well but my speaking is a little weak.
 
Dreamchaser said:
I'm left handed and I have been training myself to eat with my right hand but I always find myself going back to the left.
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It was difficult for me as well, but if for a few weeks you really focus on eating with your right hand, it will be quite easy to stick to it inshaAllah.

It reminds me of when I was 15 and getting accustomed to it, I was eating and the spoon kind of slipped and I flicked a lump of rice halfway across the room. My grandmother wasn't impressed *at all* but me and my sister were practically dying with laughter, lol.
 

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