If you believe we should just blindly follow, this is wrong. An example is Prophet Ibrahim, he was a critical thinker. He questioned society, he never took things at face value and he never did something because his parents did it. Blind Faith? Are Muslims Permitted To Use Critical Thinking?
Did you know that there is a Kabah in the heavens? In the Night journey, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) saw Prophet Ibrahim setting by Al-Bait Al-Ma`mur or the Frequented House, which is described as the Heavens’ Kabah. Why is it named so? And what do angels do over there? Join Dr. …
Future Imams need to remember that every precious and great thing requires hard work and huge efforts. No different to this is knowledge, even more so knowledge in Islam. It is the noblest thing in life; it can never be attained but through continuous work, staying up nights, repetition, giving up comforts and denying one’s enjoyments. …
Short Answer: No, not all prophets were direct blood descendants of Prophet Abraham. Lot, for example, lived during the same time period as Abraham, in a different land, and he came from the lineage of Prophet Noah. There are many prophets we are unaware of, but it’s very unlikely that someone like Buddha ever preached a …
In this speech, Dr. Mohannad Hakeem reflects over Eid Al-Adha and the Sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim and his son Ismail (peace and blessings be upon them). Why we should sacrifice following in their footsteps.
SubhanAllah, Ibrahim waited over 100 years to have his son, he was so closed to Ismail. Allah then told him to sacrifice his son. Could you sacrifice your son?
The story of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) and his family was filled with constant test and trials to prove their love and faith to Allah. As a result of their sacrifices, the blessings of their good actions are still present with this Ummah today. Hijrah to Allah Prophet Ibrahim, his wife Hajar and …
This is the beautiful story of when Jibreel (AS) offered to help Prophet Ibrahim (AS), when Ibrahim was thrown into the fire. Sheikh Omar Suleiman discusses.
Prophet Ibrahim (AS) was visited by 3 angels. They were sent to tell him that his dua will be answered and he will get offspring!
Short Answer: It was most likely Ishmael. Though some scholars have argued it was Isaac, the majority agree that it had to have been Abraham’s eldest son, Ishmael. Asalamu Alaikum, Thank you for contacting About Islam with your question. Dr. Shabir Ally addresses this question in the video below. Video Transcript: Aisha Khaja: Dr. Shabir, the question …
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