Category Archives: Blogs – Seerah

Obligation of Fasting – In the second year after the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, migrated to Medina, fasting in Ramadan became obligatory for all adult Muslims unless one is exempt by Islam. This has been discussed in Imam Ibn Kathir’s, the Life of the Prophet, Volume 2, Page 250. InContinue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 151”

Leading Others Astray – In the second year after the migration of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, to Medina, the direction of the prayer, the Qibla, was changed from Masjid Aqsa in Jerusalem to the Kaaba in Mecca. The Jews found this change in the prayer direction difficult as theContinue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 150”

The People of the Bench – After the changing of the prayer direction, the Qibla, the southern part of the Mosque of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, then became the back of the Mosque. The Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, instructed for a roof to beContinue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 149”

Good Effort and Establishing Faith – In the second year after the migration of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, to Medina, the direction of the prayer, the Qibla, was changed from Masjid Aqsa in Jerusalem to the Kaaba in Mecca. The Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, asked theContinue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 148”

The Prayer Direction – In the second year after the migration of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, to Medina, the direction of the prayer, the Qibla, was changed from Masjid Aqsa in Jerusalem to the Kaaba in Mecca. Allah, the Exalted, declared the purpose of having two prayer directions, oneContinue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 147”

Always Facing Allah, the Exalted – In the second year after the migration of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, to Medina, the direction of the prayer, the Qibla, was changed from Masjid Aqsa in Jerusalem to the Kaaba in Mecca. The Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him,Continue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 146”

Permission to Fight – As the enemies of Islam, the non-Muslims of Mecca, were persisting in aggression towards the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, Allah, the Exalted, granted the Muslims permission to fight in self-defence and for the sake of establishing peace and justice. Chapter 22 Al Hajj, verse 39: “PermissionContinue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 145”

Importance of Good Business – The main trading markets were controlled by the Jews, who took part in unlawful and unjust practices, such as usury. The Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, then established a marketplace near his Mosque. He outlined the importance of just and fair business dealings so that theContinue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 144”

Divine Guardianship – Initially, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, was guarded by his Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, especially at night, as they feared a surprise attack from their enemies. Thereafter, Allah, the Exalted, revealed the following words in chapter 5 Al Ma’idah, verse 67: “…And Allāh willContinue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 143”

Causing Disunity – When the non-Muslims of Mecca became aware that the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, had established an Islamic state in Medina and even signed treaties with the local non-Muslims, they sent a threatening letter to the chief of the hypocrites, Abdullah Bin Ubayy, warning him to fight andContinue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 142”