Prophet Muhammad Goes to Ta’if: Most Difficult Day of His Life

Prophet Muhammad Goes to Ta’if: Most Difficult Day of His Life

CHAPTER 10 Prophet Muhammad Goes to Ta’if: Most Difficult Day of His Life Would you walk fifty miles to convey the message of Islam to people in another city? This is what Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) did in the tenth year of the revelation. It is known as the Year of Grief. His…

New Hope: The Uncle and Umar of the Prophet Muhammad Convert to Islam

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…

Companions of the Prophet Muhammad Emigrate from Makkah to Christian Lands

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…

Prayer…a source of empowerment

Prayer…a source of empowerment

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…

Patience…a source of empowerment

Patience…a source of empowerment

Patience…a source of empowerment We all realise that patience is a necessity of life in addition to being a moral virtue. Moreover, it is an asset which helps humans to withstand hardships and excel in achieving their aspirations. Those who observe patience, espousing God’s pleasure, are commended in the Qur’an: “And those who are patient,…