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…
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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 all subsequent generations of Muslims. This applies to the women Companions…
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An Overview of the Hijrah
The Hijrah in the time of the Prophet The meaning of the experience of the Hijrah was fully…
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…
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…
The Human Prophet
Divine Election The figure of the Prophet holds a unique place in the religious consciousness of believers. Unlike…
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…
A Message from Mount Uhud
An Address to Mount Uhud O symbol of strength and grandeur! Your plains and valleys bear witness to…
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…
Women Companions
The Status and Authority of the Women Companions The Companions of the Messenger of God, ﷺ, hold, for…
The Prophet as a Teacher
The Enduring Influence of the Prophet’s Example The manners and personal preferences, and also the public judgements and…
Why Study the Sirah?
The Meaning of Being Muslim Muslims, following the meaning of the word muslim, are those who have surrendered…