It had been a year of sorrow and misfortune for Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). First, his beloved wife Khadijah died. She was, from all people, the best supporter he had. Soon afterwards, his uncle Abu Talib died. As the head of the Prophet’s clan, he was the only …
Read More »Islam’s Message vs Makkan Tribal Politics
The Arab world was a tribal world where tribal customs and affiliations held sway. Most behavior was governed by tribal conflicts and competition between tribes for dominance and leadership. When Allah chose His Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) to carry His Message, he was one of the most distinguished …
Read More »Friday Khutbah : The Battle of Uhud: Victory – Not Defeat
Friday Khutbah : The Battle of Uhud: Victory – Not Defeat – by Imam Al-Madinah Al-Munawarrah ‘Abdul Muhsin Ibn Muhammad al-Qasim from the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, on Rabee’uth-Thaanee 1, 1422 (June 23, 2001) The Transcript: All praise is due to Allah. May peace and blessings be upon His prophet Muhammad. Fellow …
Read More »The created one could not be an object of worship
(The created one could not be an object of worship) Allah the Almighty said: “Do they attribute as partners to Allah those who created nothing but they themselves are created? No help can they give them, nor can they help themselves.” (Surah Al A’raf 7:191,192) Allah the Most Exalted said: …
Read More »Companion of the Prophet : Sa`id ibn `Amir al-Jumahy
There are big-name companions of the Prophet (Sallallahu alayhi wassallam) like Salman al-Farisi, Bilal, Abu Bakr and `Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) whom we’ve heard so much about. Their journeys to Islam, and how they sacrificed for the sake of the truth brings smiles to our faces, or …
Read More »There Will Come Seven Hard Years
There Will Come Seven Hard Years Source : Eden Books 1998, Shaykh Muhammad Al-‘Abdah – On Contemporary Dawah When an opportunity arises whereby the Call to Allah becomes an active process, wherein Callers may forge links with the people and guide them, why isn’t such an opportunity exercised by those …
Read More »The Importance of Planning & Persistence
The Importance of Planning & Persistence By – Dr. Muhammad b. Lutfi al-Sabbagh Source : www.islamtoday.com The Prophet (peace be upon him) showed us the importance of planning. He was meticulous in his planning, and in that way, he taught those around him how important it is to plan one’s …
Read More »Hamzah : The Lion of Allah, the Martyr of Martyrs
Hamzah : The Lion of Allah, the Martyr of Martyrs In Muslim history there are some extraordinary stories of how people have embraced Islam over the years. As Muslims, these stories encourage and inspire us to learn more and more about the history of Islam, especially in the early days …
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