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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”

Two-Faced – It is well known that apart from the Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, and those who openly disbelieved, a third group emerged in Medina who were known as the hypocrites. They pretended to accept Islam outwardly in order to reap the rewards of being a Muslim but were disbelievers as theyContinue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 141”

True Knowledge – In Medina, most of the Jewish scholars arrogantly rejected Islam and were full of antagonism towards the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, and his Companions, may Allah be pleased with them. They were those who asked the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, many pointlessContinue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 140”

Generosity and Provision – The Companions from Medina, may Allah be pleased with them, once requested the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, to divide their orchards of palm trees equally between them and the Companions from Mecca, may Allah be pleased with them. As the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessingsContinue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 139”

Two Parts of Gratitude – The Companions from Mecca, may Allah be pleased with them, once complimented the Companions from Medina, may Allah be pleased with them, to the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. They said that they had never been to a people who gave more help to them andContinue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 138”

Brotherhood Between Helpers & Migrants (RA) – The Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, established brotherhood between his fellow Emigrants from Mecca and the Companions from Medina, the Helpers, may Allah be pleased with them all. He advised them to become brothers in the cause of Allah, the Exalted. This has beenContinue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 137”

Kind Treatment – The Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, drew up a contract between the different Muslim and non-Muslim groups of Medina. It ensured that the non-Muslims of Medina, such as the Jews, would never be mistreated. For example, a Muslim was forbidden from helping someone who aimed to oppress them.Continue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 136”