For new Muslims, it is vital to read up on how Prophet Muhammad kept the teenagers and youth around him in good company, always enjoining them in doing good deeds and encouraging them gently to ward off evil. Embracing Islam as a family may...
I firmly believe that the love a born Muslim feels for Prophet Muhammad is vastly different to that which a revert feels, at least at the beginning of their journey as a Muslim. Born Muslims are born into a faith and a family that heavily and rightly so encourages...
Being an orphan, was a blessing in disguise. The effect it had on the Prophet (peace be upon him) was amazing. He became a stronger person, both spiritually and mentally, preparing him for his noble mission as a Prophet, that was soon to come.
I have personally read each of the following biographies of Prophet Muhammad. Some are certainly better than others. One should also be aware that there are many more books of seerah (biography of the Prophet) that I have not yet read. If you have read...
When studying the seerah, or the life of the Prophet (peace be upon him), one cannot begin with the day he was born. Unlike other biographical works of famous figures in history, the study of the Prophet’s (peace be upon him) life begins generations prior.
Abdullah served the Prophet in many ways as a young boy. He escorted him on journeys and expeditions and he prayed behind him. He was also devoted in his service to him and performed it with excellence – without excuses or complaints.
Nicknamed Mus'ab the Good, this handsome and young companion grew up in a pampered way. He was exposed to every kind of luxury. Faith filled his heart while in the companion of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and other companions at Dar Al-Arqam.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) was buried in Aisha’s house where he was staying at the time of his death. Our Prophet’s wives lived in small, simple houses next to the Masjid. The houses of Aisha and Hafsa (may Allah be pleased with them) were located...
The two noble daughters Ruqayya and Umm Kalthum shared almost everything in common. Before Islam, both her and her sister Umm Kalthum were married to the sons of Abu Lahab Utaybah and Utbah respectively. Abu Lahab and his wife, um Jamil, were...
The Prophet (peace be upon him) was a very loving father and grandfather. He showed affection to children in the community and did not hesitate to make them feel special and loved. This is quite contrary to the men of his time, who thought showing such...
His life story highlights those classic qualities he learned from the greatest of mentors. And this outstanding nature led him to become a distinguished mentor in the society. Every Muslim Youth seeking for excellence should study and understand...
The fact that the fear of God is to seek to prevent God's punishment by carrying out God's commands and abstaining from His prohibitions. Consequently, a Muslim needs to have knowledge of these matters in order to fear God properly. An ignorant Muslim may have a sense of fear...
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