Love is a powerful theme that features throughout history, with the power to launch a thousand ships or destroy a country. Zainab bint Muhammad (radhiAllahu anha) is an example of the strength of love and a Muslim woman’s patience and courage. Although her story does not feature as prominently in …
Read More »A Glimpse at the Life of Aishah Bint Abi Bakr
Lecture by Ismail Kamdar | Transcribed by Zara T. | Source : MuslimMatters [The following is the video and transcript of Ismail Kamdar’s lecture “A Glimpse at the Life of Aishah Bint Abi Bakr.” The transcript includes slight modifications for the sake of readability and clarity.] The lecture can be …
Read More »This Woman is My Hero
In this sermon, Imam Khalid Latif shares the story of Khadijah bint Khuwaylid, the wife of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). [vimeo=https://vimeo.com/61275231]
Read More »Prophet Muhammad (SAW) : A Mercy to the Worlds
Prophet Muhammad (SAW) : A Mercy to the Worlds “We have sent you but as a mercy to the worlds.” [Al-Quran, Surah Al Anbiya 21:107] The year is 570 CE, five years after the death of the Roman Emperor Justinian. An army of men, horses and elephants ruthlessly march towards …
Read More »Calling to Allah by Helping Others
Calling to Allah by Helping Others By – Dr. ‘Abd al-Wahhab al-Turayri Source : www.islamtoday.com Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) returned from the Cave of Hira after his first-ever encounter with the angel Gabriel. His mission had just been proclaimed to him and he had received his first revelation …
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 »Fatimah Bint Muhammad – The Resplendent One
Fatimah Bint Muhammad by ‘Abdul Wahid Hamid Fatimah was the fifth child of Muhammad and Khadijah. She was born at a time when her noble father had begun to spend long periods in the solitude of mountains around Makkah, meditating and reflecting on the great mysteries of creation. This …
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