The Re-Construction of Ka’abah and the Black Stone

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 | Part 13 | Part 14 | Part 15 | Part 16 Ka’abah is the first ever house of worship built on earth. It was first built by Adam ‘alayhi salaam and then it went…

Prophet’s Marriage to Khadeejah bint Khuwaylid

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 | Part 13 | Part 14 | Part 15 | Part 16 When the Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam grew a little older he became a tradesman. It is said that he used to trade…

Why did the Prophets work as Shepherds?

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 | Part 13 | Part 14 | Part 15 The Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam was born an orphan and his deceased father had not left much wealth for him. Being aware of his circumstances,…

The Battle of Fijjar and the Pact of Al-Fadhool

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6 | Part 7 | Part 8 | Part 9 | Part 10 | Part 11 | Part 12 | Part 13 | Part 14 At the age of 20, the Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam witnessed a war known as al-fijjar or the sacrilegious war. It was named so because it took…

[Sunnah Series] Before going to Sleep (Part 2)

Part 1 8. In Saheeh Muslim, it appears:   9. In Sunan Abu Daw’oud and at-Tirmidhi, it appears: To be read three times when you lie down, placing your right hand under your right cheek.   10. In Saheeh Muslim:     [Al-Zaahir: Indicates the greatness of His attributes and the insignificance of every single…

[Sunnah Series] Before going to Sleep (Part 1)

From the Sunan of going to sleep is: 1.Say the supplication for going to sleep:   2. Recite the Mu’awwidhaat and wipe the body: The Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam cupped his hands together and *Yanfuth in them and then read: Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq, and Surah An-Nas. And then he would wipe whatever he…

[Sunnah Series] Completing the Qur’an Every Month

Complete the reading of the Qur’an every month, for the Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said, “Complete the reading of the Qur’an every month.” This method of completing the reading of the Qur’an every month is to go approximately ten minutes early to the Masjid for the obligatory prayer. It is possible to read two…

[Sunnah Series] Reflecting on the Blessings of Allah

Constantly remember the blessings of Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala, as the Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said, “Reflect on the blessings of Allah and do not reflect about *Allah.” [* It means that do not reflect on those things that humans cannot understand, like the reality of Allah’s Attributes, etc.] From the things that are…

Hadeeth # 18: Punishment in this World is Expiation for Sins

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Narrated ‘Ubada ibn As-Samit who took part in the battle of Badr and was a Naqib (a person heading a group of six persons), on the night of Al-‘Aqaba pledge: Allah’s Messenger salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said while a group of his Companions were…

Hadeeth # 17: Loving the Ansaar – A Sign of Faith

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Narrated Anas radhiAllahu ‘anhu that the Prophet salAllahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said, “Love for the Ansaar is a sign of faith and hatred for the Ansaar is a sign of hypocrisy.” [Volume 1, Book 2, Number 17] Commentary: This hadeeth talks about a sign…