Lessons from the Battles of Badr and Uhud
Introduction The period extending from the battle of Badr to the battle of Uhud represents a decisive phase in the historical, theological, and moral…
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A Message from Mount Uhud
An Address to Mount Uhud O symbol of strength and grandeur! Your plains and valleys bear witness to the courage and unmatched bravery of the Prophet’s Companions (may Allah be pleased with them). You were…
An Overview of the Hijrah
The Hijrah in the time of the Prophet The meaning of the experience of the Hijrah was fully understood by the believers who lived…
The Life of the Prophet: From the Passing of Abu Talib and Khadījah to the Hijrah
Introduction The years that followed the deaths of Khadījah bint Khuwaylid and Abū Ṭālib mark one of the most pivotal and spiritually profound periods…
The Life of the Prophet: From the Public Call to the Passing of Abu Talib and Khadījah
The Sīrah as a Record of Reality One of the most remarkable aspects of the sīrah, the life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, is…
The Human Prophet
Divine Election The figure of the Prophet holds a unique place in the religious consciousness of believers. Unlike kings, philosophers, or poets whose greatness…
The Punishment of the Treason of Banu Qurayzah
Introduction The incident of the punishment of the Jewish tribe of Banu Qurayzah, in the immediate aftermath of the Battle of the Trench in…
A Message from Mount Uhud
An Address to Mount Uhud O symbol of strength and grandeur! Your plains and valleys bear witness to the courage and unmatched bravery of…
Difference among the Wives of the Prophet
The most striking thing about the wives is that they are so different from each other in many respects: age, intellect, beauty and social…
Women Companions
The Status and Authority of the Women Companions The Companions of the Messenger of God, ﷺ, hold, for Muslims, a status and authority over…
The Prophet as a Teacher
The Enduring Influence of the Prophet’s Example The manners and personal preferences, and also the public judgements and policies, of the Prophet, ﷺ, have…
Why Study the Sirah?
The Meaning of Being Muslim Muslims, following the meaning of the word muslim, are those who have surrendered and accepted peace with God. If…