A mysterious encounter on a distant island reveals the ancient history of Makkah through the eyes of its forgotten rulers
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The Prophet (PBUH) summoned ‘Amir and addressed him with a stern, powerful question: “Why would one of you kill his brother? Why did you not say ‘Barak Allahu Lak’ (May Allah bless you) when you saw what you liked?”
A female companion of the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. She is the one who pleaded (argued) with the Prophet when her husband "Aws ibn As-Samit" made Zihar with her.
Surah Al-Mujadilah (The Pleading Woman) was revealed to the prophet in response to her plead. She was mentioned in the Surah as the "pleading (woman)".
Saeed ibn Al-Harith is one of the Tabeen (Tabeen are the followers of the companions of the Prophet, pbuh). Saed was a good Muslim and used to do a lot of worship and Nafl for the sake of Allah.
In this piece we recount the last three days of his life and the miracle and blessings he was bestowed with.
Ata ibn Abi Rabah was a prominent early Muslim jurist and hadith transmitter of Nubian origin, serving as the mufti of Mecca in the late seventh and early eighth centuries. He is considered a leading figure of the early Meccan school of fiqh.
Dirar ibn al‑Azwar (also spelled Dhiraar), may Allah be pleased with him, was one of the fierce warriors and noble Companions of the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. He belonged to the tribe of Banū Asad, the son of a tribal chief known as al‑Azwar Mālik, and was renowned even before Islam…
This isn’t a scene from a movie or a fantasy novel. Imagine being so skilled in combat that your name alone becomes a weapon. Imagine facing one hundred enemy champions in single combat and defeating every single one.
His restraint and refusal of high office did not paralyze the judicial function, nor did it open the door for the unqualified. Rather, Ibn Umar chose to devote his time to purifying his soul through increased worship and obedience. In that phase of Islamic history, life had become more comfortable and luxurious, wealth more abundant,…
When he reached the peak of his long life, he said, “I pledged allegiance to the Prophet (PBUH), and I have never broken that pledge nor turned to anything else to this day. I never gave allegiance to those involved in civil strife, nor did I ever disturb a sleeping Muslim.” These words summarize the…
Here, the greatness of Muhammad (PBUH), the Messenger of Allah, becomes clear. He did not want internal strife or civil war, even if there was a chance—or even a strong likelihood—of his victory. Here, his compassion and humanity shine: he could not bear to see people persecuted because of him, even though he knew well…
We now see him in Ta’if, taking shelter in an orchard, its walls shielding him from his pursuers. His right hand was raised toward heaven in supplication to Allah, while his left hand shielded his face from the stones. He called upon his Creator and Lord: “If You are not angry with me, then I…
What awakened conscience would not be stirred by such a rare and unique scene? It was the sight of a man known to his people for complete soundness of mind and flawless behavior, standing alone before his nation with a call that could shake mountains. His words flowed from his heart and tongue—confident and noble—as…
Is there any doubt left about his message? He was a man who devoted his entire life to a call from which he sought no personal gain in wealth, rank, kingship, or power. He did not even seek the “immortality” of fame, for he believed only in the true immortality of the next life, when…