The Man
90 pages
The Biography of Mohammad
Muhammad, the inspired man who founded Islam, was born about A.D. 570 into an Arabian tribe that worshiped idols. Orphaned at birth, he was always particularly solicitous of the poor and needy, the widow and orphan, the…
The Battle of al-Ahzaab
In Shawwal of the fifth year, according to the more correct of two statements, the battle of al-Ahzaab, also known as the battle of al-Khandaq, took place.
The Prophet's Leniency with His People – 2
Concerning the leniency of the Prophet (Peace and blessings of Allah upon him) with his Ummah, Anas ibn Malik(may Allah be pleased with them)reported: "While we were in the masjid with the Messenger of Allah (Peace and…
The Prophet's Leniency with His People – 1
The Prophet (Peace and blessings of Allah upon him) was gentle with his Ummah. He was never given a choice between two things but that he chose the easier of them in order to avoid difficulty for his people.
Lessons from the Battle of Uhud
In his book, Zad al-Ma`ad, Ibn al-Qayyim cited many of the rulings and noble lessons derived from the battle of Uhud, among them: 1. The believers learned the negative consequence of disobedience, loss of courage and…
The Battle of Uhud
The battle of Uhud took place in Shawwal of the third year after the Hijrah. After their nobles had been killed at Badr and they had suffered a calamity the likes of which they had never suffered before, the Quraysh…
The Prophet's Courage
The Prophet (Peace and blessings of Allah upon him) was the most courageous of people. This is evidenced by the fact that he stood against the unbelievers by himself, calling for tawheed and sincere worship of…
The Establishment of a Nation
When the Prophet (Peace and blessings of Allah upon him) entered Madinah, its people welcomed him with gladness and cordiality. There was no house he passed but that its owner would take hold of his camel's rope and…
The Battle of Badr
In Ramadhan of the second year after the Hijrah, the great battle of Badr took place. Its immediate cause was that the Prophet (Peace and blessings of Allah upon him) went out with 313 men to intercept a large caravan…
The Migration to Madinah
When persecution of the Prophet's (Peace and blessings of Allah upon him) companions increased severely, he (Peace and blessings of Allah upon him) gave them permission to emigrate from Makkah to Madinah.
The Prophet's Lifestyle
The Prophet (Peace and blessings of Allah upon him) knew the reality of this world, its brevity and its temporary nature.
The Initial Spread of Islam
The Prophet (Peace and blessings of Allah upon him) returned to Makkah after the people of Taif had met him with disdain and ridicule. He (Peace and blessings of Allah upon him) entered it under the protection of…
Love of the Prophet
Among the essentials of faith is love for the leader of humanity, Muhammad (Peace and blessings of Allah upon him).
Allah's Protection of His Prophet
Allah(Almighty) told His Prophet (Peace and blessings of Allah upon him): O Messenger, announce that which has been revealed to you from your Lord, and if you do not, then you have not conveyed His message. And Allah…
His Patience in the Face of Abuse
The Prophet (Peace and blessings of Allah upon him) had become involved in da`wah and embarked on the path of advice and instruction. He (Peace and blessings of Allah upon him) invited the people to worship…
His Prophethood and Invitation to His People
The Messenger of Allah (Peace and blessings of Allah upon him) was appointed to prophethood at the age of forty, which is the age of complete maturity. The angel appeared to him in the cave of Hiraa' on Monday, the 17th…
The Prophet and Women – 2
The Prophet (Peace and blessings of Allah upon him) encouraged husbands to spend on their wives.
The Prophet and Women – 1
Enemies of Islam never tire of repeating the claim that Islam is unjust to women, oppresses them, deprives them of their rights and considers them no more than servants and a means of enjoyment for men.
His Marriage
The Prophet (Peace and blessings of Allah upon him) married Khadijah when he was twenty-five years of age and she was forty.
His Birth, Early Childhood and Allah's
Care for Him The Prophet (Peace and blessings of Allah upon him) was born on Monday in the month of Rabee` al-Awwal. It was said to have been on the second, on the eighth, on the tenth or on the twelfth.
Some Merits of the Prophet
You should know that our Prophet's (Peace and blessings of Allah upon him) merits and distinctions are many. Among them are: 1. The noble manners and fine qualities for which Allah(Almighty) praised him when He said:…
A Thoughtful Boy
We learn from the stories of his life that Muhammad (peace be upon him) was a very thoughtful boy. He took good care of his family's sheep, and played with the other children. But he also spent much time alone,…
Disposing of Last Possessions
When the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) fell ill, all he had with him were seven dinars and he asked his family to give them away. They were so preoccupied nursing him that they forgot all about them.
Observations of the Holy Prophet(peace be upon him) Regarding the Finality of Prophethood
The meaning of the word Khatam that emerges out of the context of the Holy Qur\'an and which is the same as given in all lexicons of the Arabic language is also affirmed by the observations of the Holy Prophet (peace be…
Sources of Seerah
Taken from a live lecture series entitled “Seerah: Lessons and Morals” delivered by Abu Ammar Yasir Qadhi The Qur’an The first and the most important source of seerah is the Qur’an. It is also the most eloquent and the…
A Simple Man
Despite his position as a leader, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) never behaved as if he was greater or better than other people. He never made people feel small, unwanted or embarrassed.
AUTHENTIC NAMES OF THE PROPHET (PBUH)
Question: I heard somewhere that the Prophet (peace be upon him) has 99 names? Is this true? What are those names? Answered by Sheikh `Alî A.
The Forgiveness of Muhammad Shown to Non-Muslims 2-2
Description: The forgiveness of the Prophet r towards non-Muslims, even those who sought to kill him and opposed his mission throughout his life. Part 2: More examples.
The Forgiveness of Muhammad Shown to Non-Muslims 1-2
Description: The forgiveness of the Prophet (Peace and blessings of Allah upon him) towards non-Muslims, even those who sought to kill him and opposed his mission throughout his life. Part 1.
An Invitation to Thought and Obtaining Knowledge
Through divine revelation, Muhammad (peace be upun him) invited people to use their minds, to discover the universe around them and to acquire knowledge.