Abu Bakr (RA) was born in Makkah two years after the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). His parents belonged to the clan of Banu Taim. Even before entering Islam, Abu Bakr(ra) was well known for his manners, knowledge and wisdom. The Prophet (pbuh) said: “Whenever I invited anyone to …
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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 »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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Prophet Muhammad (SAW) The Prophet(pbuh) was of a slightly above-average height. He was fair in complexion with a rosy tinge. His hair was black and wavy but stopped short of curling and was between his ear lobes and shoulders. Sometimes he would part his hair at the middle while at …
Read More »Prophet Muhammad (SAW) : May Allah’s Peace & Blessings Be Upon Him
May Allah’s Peace & Blessings Be Upon Him There is no one whose memory is better preservved in writing than the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Volumes have been written about his life. Numerous poems have been written in his praise. Countless gatherings throughout the ages have been devoted …
Read More »Change of the Qiblah to Kaaba
Masjid Al Aqsa (Bait Al Maqdis) or the Farthest Mosque is the third Holiest Shrine in Islam. First one is Masjid Al Haram (the Sacred Mosque) in Makkah City and the second one is Masjid Al Nabawi (the Prophet’s Mosque) in Madinah City, in Saudi Arabia. It is the First …
Read More »‘Ya Muhammad! Give me some of what you have…’
‘Ya Muhammad! Give me some of what you have…’ The Prophet (peace be upon him) was returning to his house, accompanied along the way by Anas b. Malik. We can imagine how he felt upon approaching the door of his home after a particularly exhausting day disseminating the message …
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