the prophet Ibrahim leaving his people The story behind Sa’i between Safa and Marwah begins with the remarkable faith of Hajar, the wife of Prophet Ibrahim, and her desperate search for water for her son Ismail in the barren valley of Makkah. Despite Prophet Ibrahim’s (peace be upon him) relentless efforts to guide…
Read MoreHer name was associated with a great transformation in social customs and Islamic legislation. It was a tremendous challenge to what the Arabs considered unchangeable. She was not an ordinary wife of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ; her marriage was ordained from above the heavens. She was the seventh wife of the Messenger of…
Read MoreAbu Bakr As-Siddiq and Muslims After the death of the prophet Muhammad The news of the death of Prophet Muhammad struck the Companions like a thunderbolt in the eleventh year after the Hijrah. Their hearts were overwhelmed with grief, and many of them could hardly believe that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) had truly…
Read MoreSa‘id ibn Zayd is one of the ten promised Paradise and holds a great status in the hearts of Muslims. He was one of the early companions who embraced Islam. He accepted Islam before the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ began teaching people Islam in the house of Al-Arqam. His full name is Saeed ibn…
Read MoreThe Ten Promised Paradise Companions in Islam It was in His Divine Wisdom to send Messengers to mankind as warners and bringers of glad tidings. People were in desperate need of someone to teach them how to worship Allah and to lead them out of darkness into light by the grace of Allah. This mission…
Read MoreThe story of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) is among the longest and most significant narratives in the Quran. It spans more than an entire Juz and is distributed across both Makki and Madani Surahs. Historically, it is well-established that Prophet Ibrahim (Al-Khalil), peace be upon him, settled in Palestine toward the end…
Read MoreThe Virtues of the prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) Allah praised the Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) with the most magnificent and profound praise in the Quran. He is the intimate friend of Allah (Khalil Allah). He is the Prophet, the Messenger, and the Truthful (Siddiq). He is the…
Read MoreHamza ibn Abd Al-Muttalib’s First Military Expedition After a brief yet momentous journey in building the foundations of the Islamic state, all the Companions were racing to support and defend the cause of Islam. Sayyiduna Hamza (RA) was no stranger to such courage and strength. From the heart of Medina, the first spark ignited toward…
Read MoreAllah says in the Holy Quran, Surah Al-Ahzab (33:23): ”Among the believers are men who have been true to their covenant with Allah. Some of them have fulfilled their vow (through martyrdom), and some of them are still waiting; and they have not altered in the least.” (مِّنَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ رِجَالٌ صَدَقُوا مَا عَاهَدُوا…
Read MoreThe wisdom rooted within the stories of the Prophets is boundless. These narratives serve as a universal message, reaching out to all of humanity—the righteous and the wicked alike. Across all cultures and faiths, such great human beings have always existed as a divine compass: guiding the pure-hearted toward light, and serving as…
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