Prophet Sulayman (peace be upon him) in response to his special prayer to Allah was granted Kingdom and was given power over the forces of nature, over the Jinns and men and devils and other living creatures. He was also endowed with knowledge of their language and could easily communicate …
Read More »Prophet Muhammad (SAW) : A Pioneer of the Environment
Prophet Muhammed (SAW) : A Pioneer of the Environment By Francesca De Chatel Anthropologist of Islamic Culture, The Netherlands “There is none amongst the believers who plants a tree, or sows a seed, and then a bird, or a person, or an animal eats thereof, but it is regarded …
Read More »Honourable in Allah’s Sight : Prophet Musa (Moses) (AS)
Prophet Musa (Moses) (alaihis salaam) & Prophet Harun (Aaron) (alaihis salaam) The pharaoh who ruled Egypt was a tyrant who oppressed the descendants of Jacob (pbuh), known as the children of Israel (Bani Israel). He used every means to demean and disgrace them. They were kept in bondage and …
Read More »Prophet Muhammad (SAW) & Khadijah (RA) : The Greatest Of All Love Stories
She was one of the noblest women around, coming from a very prominent family. She was also quite beautiful and the holder of a considerable amount of wealth, being a prominent businesswoman. To marry her would have been a great feat for any man, and indeed, quite a few of …
Read More »Prophet Yusuf (alaihis salaam) : A Dream… its Interpretation
Prophet Yusuf (alaihis salaam) : A Dream… its Interpretation The Quran was sent down to mankind by Allah to serve as a guide, it contains the very truest accounts, bringing glad tidings to man, warning him and instilling fear in him. It is a great mercy and the sole Divine …
Read More »The Man and His Message
The Man and His Message “My choice of Muhammad to lead the list of the world’s most influential persons may surprise some readers and may be questioned by others, but he was the only man in history who was supremely successful on both the religious and secular levels. Of humble …
Read More »Prophet Muhammad (SAW) : Eternal Rest
Prophet Muhammad (SAW) : Eternal Rest After the religion brought by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) had been made perfect and complete, Allah sent down the revelation: “This day I have perfected your religion, completed my favors upon you, and declared Islam as your Religion” [Surah Al-Maidah:3] The Prophet …
Read More »Prophet Muhammad (SAW) : The Farewell Pilgrimage
Prophet Muhammad (SAW) : The Farewell Pilgrimage Everything had come about as willed by Allah. The faith in One God had cleansed and illuminated the souls. The devil within had been cast away together with the vileness of the pagan past. The false deities been removed from the House of …
Read More »Prophet Muhammad (SAW) : The Last Sermon
The last sermon of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is known as Khutbatul Wada’. Date delivered: 632 AD, 9th day of Dhul al Hijjah, 10 A.H. in the ‘Uranah valley of Mount Arafat. After praising, and thanking God, he said: “O People, listen well to my words, for …
Read More »Prophet Muhammad (SAW) : The Most Noble Character
Prophet Muhammad (SAW) : The Most Noble Character Many biased historians and bigots in the media even today portray the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) as a bloodthirsty, ruthless person with a big harem. This could not be any farther away from the truth. The nobility of his character and the …
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