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The Call to Prayer – After the construction of the Mosque of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, the people needed to be alerted to when the congregational prayers at the Mosque were about to begin. Some suggestions were made, such as using a horn or a bell, but these wereContinue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 135”

Apartments of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) – The Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, built apartments around his Mosque which would be dwellings for himself and his family. These were small dwellings with narrow courtyards. They were short in size, as an adult could touch the highest ceiling in these  apartments whileContinue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 134”

Best Places on Earth – The Mosque of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, in Medina was initially built with bricks above which was a light roof made of palm leaves. Abu Bakr Siddique, may Allah be pleased with him, made no improvements to it during his Caliphate. But during hisContinue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 133”

The First Friday Sermon in Medina – The following is the sermon of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, given on the first Friday he prayed in Medina: “Praise be to Allah, the Exalted; I give Him praise, and I ask His help. I ask for His forgiveness and for HisContinue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 132”

Fine Allies – After some of the Jewish scholars, such as Abdullah Bin Salam, may Allah be pleased with them, accepted Islam, many of their tribesman deserted them and swore not to keep company with them. This was difficult for them as they were their family and friends. In this regard, Allah, the Exalted, revealedContinue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 131”

Love for the World – Many different Hadiths and incidents have been recorded which discuss the rejection of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, and Islam by many of the Jewish and Christian scholars of his time, even though they fully believed he was the final Holy Prophet, peace be uponContinue reading “Life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) – Part 130”

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”