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  • Abstaining from Fighting in Makkah and the Concern Given by the Prophet to Internal Construction - I

    The Muslims wished to defend themselves and the peaceful circumstances they were required to maintain seemed to have provoked the anger of some Muslims, especially the youth. Abdur-Rahmaan bin ‘Awf and his companions, may Allah be pleased with them, went to the Messenger of Allah  sallallaahu  `alayhi  wa  sallam ( may  Allaah exalt his mention ) in Makkah, and said, “O.. More

  • Abstaining from Fighting in Makkah and the Concern Given by the Prophet to Internal Construction - II

    The Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, commanded his Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, to have self-control and to adorn themselves with patience. He raised his Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, under his eye, and directed them to strengthen their relationship with Allah The Almighty and become close to Him.. More

  • The economic and social blockade towards the end of the seventh year of Prophethood – I

    The harm caused by the Qurayshi polytheists to the Muslims became aggravated due to the patience of the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, and the Muslims in facing their harm, as well as their insistence on continuing to call to Allah The Almighty, and the spread of Islam in the Arab tribes. The level of harm against them reached.. More

  • Attempted methods of concession – II

    Some books of prophetic biography have mentioned that the leaders of Makkah entered into negotiations after this incident with the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, offering him temptations that would certainly have made anyone who was seeking worldly gains give in. However, the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa.. More

  • Attempted methods of concession – I

    One day the polytheists gathered and said, “Let the most knowledgeable one amongst us in sorcery, soothsaying and poetry go to that man [i.e. Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam] who has disunited our group, dispersed our ranks and criticized our religion, and talk to him and see his response.” It was said, “We do not know.. More

  • Abu Tharr embraces Islam – II

    Lessons and benefits to be learned (continued): - The courage of Abu Tharr, may Allah be pleased with him, and his firmness upon the truth: he declared his reversion to Islam among the gatherings of the Quraysh out of defiance to them, and in order to declare the truth. It seems that he understood that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam,.. More

  • Abu Tharr embraces Islam – I

    Abu Tharr, may Allah be pleased with him, was dissatisfied at the practices of the pre-Islamic era and refused to worship idols. He would criticize those who would associate partners with Allah The Almighty. He was praying the three years before he reverted to Islam without directing himself to a certain Qiblah (prayer direction). It seems that he had.. More

  • The most significant objections of the polytheists – IV

    The most significant objections of the leaders of polytheism were directed towards the oneness of Allah The Exalted, belief in the Last Day, the prophethood of Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, and the Noble Quran, which The Lord of the Worlds had revealed to him: Fourth: Their attitude towards the Noble Quran The polytheists did not.. More

  • The most significant objections of the polytheists – III

    The most significant objections of the leaders of polytheism were directed towards the oneness of Allah The Exalted, belief in the Last Day, the prophethood of Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, and the Noble Quran, which The Lord of the Worlds had revealed to him: Third: Their objection to the Prophethood of Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi.. More

  • The most significant objections of the polytheists – II

    The most significant objections of the leaders of polytheism were directed towards the oneness of Allah The Exalted, belief in the Last Day, the prophethood of Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, and the Noble Quran, which The Lord of the Worlds had revealed to him: Second: Disbelief in the Hereafter The polytheists met the call of the.. More

  • The most significant objections of the polytheists – I

    The most significant objections of the leaders of polytheism were directed towards the oneness of Allah The Exalted, belief in the Last Day, the prophethood of Muhammad, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, and the Noble Quran, which The Lord of the Worlds had revealed to him: First: Their objection to the Oneness of Allah The Almighty The polytheists.. More

  • The master of all creation begins receiving revelation – II

    When reflecting over the Hadeeth mentioned in the previous article, the researcher could deduct important issues that are related to the biography of the beloved Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam. We mentioned the first two in the previous article and add the following: 1- “Until, suddenly, the Truth descended upon him while he was.. More

  • The master of all creation begins receiving revelation – I

    At the age of forty, the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, would spend much of his time in seclusion in the cave of Hiraa’ contemplating the universe and its Creator. He would spend many nights in this cave worshipping Allah The Almighty. If he ran out of provisions, he would return home to take sufficient provisions for more nights... More

  • Calling the Tribes to Islam

    Years passed from when the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, had begun calling the people of Makkah to Islam. They met his Da‘wah (call) with stubbornness and harmed him severely, but he endured all the hardships he met with great patience. The Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, wanted to spread his Da‘wah outside.. More

  • Disbelievers of Quraysh Mistreat the Believers – II

    There was a group of believers who were subjected to such atrocious torment that it would make one’s blood run cold. Those who were of high social standing were protected to some extent, but many besides them were subjected to much harm. For example, Abu Bakr, may Allah be pleased with him, had his head covered with dust, and was beaten savagely.. More