Category Archives: Blogs – Seerah

Complete Submission – Some of the Companions, who were formerly from the people of the book, such as Abdullah Bin Salam, may Allah be pleased with them, desired to act on the teachings of Islam and on those teachings from their previous religion which did not contradict the teachings of Islam. Allah, the Exalted, warnedContinue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 129”

Heavenly Characteristics – On entering Medina, one of the first things the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised the people included: spreading peace, offering food to people and praying at night when others are sleeping and promised Paradise to them in return. This has been discussed in a Hadith found inContinue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 128”

Following the Right Way – After the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, arrived in Medina, Abdullah Bin Salam, may Allah be pleased with him, a well-respected and knowledgeable Jewish scholar, immediately accepted Islam after seeing the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, as he recognized his signs mentionedContinue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 127”

A Sign of Love – The Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, once advised that if he was not compelled to perform the migration from Mecca to Medina, thereby making him a migrant, a Muhajir, he would have liked to be a Helper from Medina, may Allah be pleased with them all.Continue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 126”

Great Sacrifices  – After Ali Ibn Abu Talib, may Allah be pleased with him, fulfilled the command of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, to return the belongings of the people of Mecca to them, which were entrusted to him, Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, migrated to Medina toContinue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 125”

Doing Business Correctly – When the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, migrated to Medina, many of the merchants traded unfairly and so Allah, the Exalted, revealed chapter 83 Al Mutaffifin, verses 1-6: “Woe to those who give less [than due]. Who, when they take a measure from people, take in full.Continue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 124”

Effects of Jealousy – When the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, entered Medina, he rode by the house of one of the chiefs of Medina, Abdullah Bin Ubayy, who later became the chief of the hypocrites. The Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, expected an invitation from himContinue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 123”

Lead by Example – During the construction of the house of Allah, the Exalted, the Masjid An Nabawi, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him actively took part in its construction. This has been discussed in Imam Ibn Kathir’s, the Life of the Prophet, Volume 2, Page 166. While building the Mosque,Continue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 122”

A Beautiful Legacy – When the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, arrived in Medina, one of the first things he did was build a house of Allah, the Exalted, the Masjid An Nabawi. The land belonged to two orphaned boys, Suhayl and Sahl, may Allah be pleased with them, who offeredContinue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 121”

Best of Places – Before entering Medina, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, resided for ten days in Quba where he built the first Mosque of Islam, which is regarded to be the Mosque which is indicated in chapter 9 At Tawbah, verse 108: “…A mosque founded on righteousness from theContinue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 120”