CHAPTER 9 The Prophet’s Uncle on His Deathbed Not even the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was able to convert his beloved uncle Abu Talib to Islam. The three-year ban specified in Chapter 8 ended, and Muslims flocked back to their houses in Makkah. As a result of the ordeal’s gruelling nature, several people,…
Customer: Peter van de Ven I'' m mosting likely to take you back in time, 1400 years, to the city of Medina, Saudi Arabia. To a time when Prophet Mouhammed was provided the task of locating a remedy to women in the city being struck as well as molested. The circumstance was this: It was…
CHAPTER 8 Can you imagine how you’d feel if your country imposed a complete economic blockade on your country for three years? Indeed, this is what occurred to the early Muslims in Makkah between the seventh and tenth years of the Prophet’s mission. The Quraish imposed a complete economic and social blockade on them. They…
CHAPTER 7 When Muslims witness a new convert to Islam in mosques or at conferences, they frequently exhibit a jubilant disposition. But why do we rejoice? In addition to the convert’s genuine sense of happiness, there is an important community dimension. As Islam is perpetually under attack, new converts strengthen the faith of their Muslim…
CHAPTER 6 What does one do when they are no longer able to live in an environment where they are persecuted for being Muslim? If persecution reaches extreme levels and there is a real threat to the believers’ lives and families, it is a Qur’anic teaching and a Prophetic tradition for them to leave the…
CHAPTER 5 What should you do as a new revert to Islam if you find yourself in a hostile environment where you are targeted and abused for being visibly Muslim (such as wearing a hijab or having a beard)?In this circumstance, your sense of injustice is likely to be intense. This emotion is perfectly normal….
Chapter 4 “We love to help you, accept your counsel, and trust in your words,” one of his uncles, Abu Talib, answered to his request. These are your kinspeople, and I am one of them, but I am the quickest to accomplish what you want. Carry out the instructions. I will safeguard and defend you,…
Prayer…a source of empowerment During some of the most difficult and tumultuous periods of his mission, the Prophet (pbuh) resorted to prayer as an inexhaustible source of tranquility, spiritual relief and fortitude. Prayer is the first and foremost source of human empowerment. This was clearly demonstrated on many occasions during his time in Makkah, where he…
An inspiring wisdom By Ustatha Zeinab Moustafa (Um Jehad) An ancient saying goes: “In the struggle between the running water and the rocks it runs against; on the long run, it is always the running water that prevails.” There are so many fascinating insights that could be sought from this. Scientific facts assert…
What if people fasted truly? Fasting is part of the divine prescription for the development of man so that their uprightness may be in accordance with Allah’s will. It is because of this that fasting was ordained in all divine scriptures, in one way or another. Fasting connects man to his Creator in a way…
