The Message that Makkah and Taif rejected, found responsive hearts in Yathrib, a small oasis about 400 kilometres to the north of Makkah.
The Makkans who had earlier planned to kill the Prophet, were now determined to annihilate this nascent community of Islam. Having failed in all other ways, they decided on a military solution.
In this short video, Eng. Fadel Sulaiman explains and refutes the misconception of the Prophet’s marriage to Lady Aishah at early age.
I am not going to give a detailed account of the events of the Prophet’s Hijrah to Madinah. I am going to mention some lessons that new Muslims can learn
The truth about the life of Muhammad (peace be upon him) is probably one of the greatest untold stories over time. The amazing character of Muhammad is a lasting example for all to follow.
Allah Almighty protected him from the evils of the Arab way of life such as drinking alcohol, fornication, theft, murder, and so on. He worked as a shepherd with his family in his early years.
In this episode, Sheikh Yasir Qadhi elaborates on the broad characteristics of Prophet Muhammad.
Watch Sheikh Yasir Qadhi as he gives a detailed analysis of the life of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) from the original sources.
How much do you know about Muhammad? When was born? Where was he born? Who supported him? Who refused his message?
Read this article to know more about Muhammad, the Prophet of Islam.
Researchers at the National Institute on Aging in Baltimore have found evidence that fasting for one or two days a week can prevent the effects of Alzheimer and Parkinson’s disease.
How was the situation of Arabia before the coming of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)? What was the religious status of the world before the advent of Islam? What did people believe before Islam?
In this episode, Sheikh Yasir Qadhi continues his reflections of the physical appearance, characteristics and manners of Prophet Muhammad.
The article shows the reasons and the incidents that occurred before the battle of Badr and the number of both the Muslim and polytheists armies, according to authentic sources.
Muslims who had the financial and physical ability to perform the obligation of hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah) started to go home after completing all the rituals.
The following is Malcolm X’s (al-Hajj, Malik al-Shabazz) letter to his assistants in Harlem during his pilgrimage to Makkah in April of 1964:
A Muslim does not leave to Makkah in order to show more glorification to the Ka`bah, the black stone or the grave of the Prophet Muhammad. They have come for one and single aim; to glorify the One and Only God, Allah the Almighty.
What does hajj in essence mean and what is it meant to instill in man? How do the adherents of various faiths mark and perform it? Do their books say something about Hajj?
What is hajj? Who should perfrom hajj? What is the significance of hajj? Watch this video to know the answer to these questions.
“Tawheed” (God’s Oneness) was the message with which all the messengers and prophets were sent to establish on earth. Every prophet was ordered to convey the message of “Tawheed” to his people.
In this video, Martin Lings narrates his reflections on his Hajj journey.
What is hajj? Who should perform hajj? What are the conditions of hajj? What is the reward of Hajj? What are the virtues of hajj?
The article shows how Hajj enriches the uniqueness and singularity that distinguishes the last chosen religion of God, Islam.
Once one puts one’s first foot in Mecca, one is get amazed not only by the enormous numbers of people but also by the diversity of their colors, genders, ages and languages.
By Dr. Mohsen Haredy Those who do not know much about the Muslim Hajj, we will try to brief them on the basic information about it in the following lines: Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is reported have said: … Read More
Among the great opportunities and the blessed times for the competitors of Paradise is the first ten days of the month of Dhul-Hijjah.
The article talks about the excellence and superiority of the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah and mentions the recommendable as well as the prohibited actions during them.
The writer attempts to find out that the excellence times or places in Islam is closely related to the concept of worship of God and monotheism, giving example of the days of Dhul-Hijjah.
In this interesting video, Sheikh Yasir Qadhi talks about the excellence of first 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah and the desirable actions during them.
In this video, the speaker talks about the lessons to be learned from Hajj, the wisdom behind the rituals of Hajj and other interesting issues. Enjoy watching this video.
The article shows that Islam is against racism as it teaches that all people are equal and the only difference between people is their level of piety and God consciousness.
