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Kindness to Children
Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, narrated, Once the Prophet
and I went out during the day. While on the journey, he did not talk to me and I did not talk to him. When we reached the market of Bani Qaynuqaa’, he sat in the front-yard of (his daughter) Faatimah's house.. More
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Health Benefits of Dates
Muslims generally break their fast by eating dates. Prophet Muhammad, sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, is reported to have said: "If anyone of you is fasting, let him break his fast with dates. In case he does not have them, then with water. Verily water is a purifier." The Prophet , sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam, used to break his fast.. More -
Medical Benefits of Prostration
Sajdah (prostration) is a unique position or stance in the regular prayers, which a Muslim is supposed to offer at least five times a day. Although the basic purpose of obligatory prayers is not to provide exercise, yet it is being increasingly recognized that it has plenty of medical advantages for the human body. The Prophet, sallallaahu 'alayhi.. More -
Khadija Watson-The Journey of Faith
She is an American from California. Her card gives you some clue: "Khadija Watson, ex-professor of theology." She has a BA and an MA in theology. She was an ordained, licensed minister, a Christian missionary who spent seven years preaching in the Philippines. That was six years ago. Today she is a Muslim and a teacher at Al-Hamra Islamic.. More -
A French Medical Doctor: My story with Islam
As a Doctor of Medicine, and a descendant of a French Catholic family, the very choice of my profession has given me a solid scientific culture that had prepared me very little for a mystic life. Not that I did believe in Allah, but that the dogmas and rites of Christianity in general and of Catholicism in particular never permitted me to feel His.. More -
Jurisprudential Rulings Derived from the Treaty of Al-Hudaybiyah-II
4- The permissibility of and the duration of a truce between Muslims and their enemies: The Al-Hudaybiyah peace treaty provides evidence to religious scholars and Imaams of the permissibility of making a truce between Muslims and their enemies for a specific term, whether or not it is in return for compensation to be taken from them. The permissibility.. More -
Jurisprudential Rulings Derived from the Treaty of Al-Hudaybiyah-I
1- The story of Ka‘b bin ‘Ujrah and the revelation of the Verse of Ransom: It is narrated on the authority of Ka‘b bin ‘Ujrah, may Allah be pleased with him, that he said, “The Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, stood beside me at Al-Hudaybiyah, and lice were falling from my head. He asked me: “Are.. More -
The Greed of ‘Aamir bin At-Tufayl and the Calamity of Bi’r Ma‘oonah-II
(Continued) 4- Fulfillment of the promise: ‘Amr bin Umayyah Adh-Dhamri, may Allah be pleased with him, was taken captive during the Battle of Bi’r Ma‘oonah. When ‘Aamir bin At-Tufayl knew that ‘Amr was from Mudhar, he released him and shaved his forelock. He released him in return for a slave, whom he claimed that his.. More -
The Greed of ‘Aamir bin At-Tufayl and the Calamity of Bi’r Ma‘oonah-I
‘Aamir bin At-Tufayl was one of the leaders of the Banu ‘Aamir. He was haughty, arrogant and greedy for power. He believed that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, would have dominion over the whole Arabian Peninsula and hence, this polytheist went to the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, and said, 1) “Choose.. More -
The Treachery of the Tribes of ‘Adhl and Al-Qaarah, and the Catastrophe of Ar-Rajee’-I
There is a difference in the narrations of the expedition of Ar-Rajee‘ regarding the reason for which the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, dispatched it. While Al-Bukhari, may Allah have mercy upon him, mentioned that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, sent some reconnoiterers to gather information about the enemy,.. More -
The Treachery of the Tribes of ‘Adhl and Al-Qaarah, and the Catastrophe of Ar-Rajee’-II
This incident implies lessons and benefits including: 1- Ibn Hajar, may Allah have mercy upon him, mentioned some of these benefits saying, “The captive is permitted not to surrender to the enemy, even if he would be killed, so as not to be under the control of a non-Muslim. This is in case he is capable of exposing himself to hardship. However,.. More -
Prophet Muhammad's trust in Allah
Muhammad, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, preached to the people to trust in Allah. His whole life was a sublime example of the precept. In the loneliness of Makkah, in the midst of persecution and danger, in adversity and tribulations, and in the thick of enemies in the battles of Uhud and Hunayn, complete faith and trust in Allah appears as the dominant.. More -
Prophet Muhammad's manners and disposition
Allah Says (what means): {By the grace of Allah, you are gentle towards the people; if you had been stern and ill-tempered, they would have dispersed from round about you} [Quran, 3: 159] About himself the prophet, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, said: "Allah has sent me as an apostle so that I may demonstrate perfection of character, refinement.. More -
Prophet Muhammad's kindness
Towards Children He, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, was especially fond of children and used to get into the spirit of childish games in their company. He, sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam, would have fun with the children who had come back from Abyssinia and tried to speak in Abyssinian with them. It was his practice to give lifts on his camel to children.. More -
Negotiations Between the Messenger and the Quraysh - II
The Mediation of ‘Urwah bin Mas‘ood Ath-Thaqafi ‘Urwah bin Mas‘ood failed in his negotiations and returned to the Makkans to warn them not to enter into an armed conflict with the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, and his Companions. He addressed them, O people! By Allah, I have been to kings including Caesar,.. More
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