Apostasy campaigns. When after the death of the Holy Prophet, the storm of apostasy burst in the country and most of the tribes transferred their allegiance to false prophets’ things for Islam appeared to be very dark. Abu Bakr faced the crisis with strong determination that knew no wavering. Apostasy campaigns began in August 632 …
PROPHET SALIH After the destruction of the Ad, the tribe of Thamud succeeded them in power and glory. They also fell to idol-worshipping. As their material wealth increased so, too, did their evil ways while their virtue decreased. Like the people of Ad, they erected huge buildings on the plains and hewed beautiful homes out …
Even before Islam was introduced to Yathrib, Rumaysa was known for her excellent character, the power of her intellect and her independent attitude of mind. She was known by various names including Rumaysa and Ghumaysa, but these were possibly nicknames. One historian says that her real name was Sahlah but later she was popularly known …
“If you wish you may consider yourself among the Muhajirin or, if you wish, you may consider yourself one of the Ansar. Choose whichever is dearer to you.” With these words, the Prophet, peace be upon him, addressed Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman when he met him for the first time in Makkah. How did Hudhayfah come …
*QIYAAMU LLAYL REMINDER!* *SPEND YOUR NIGHT WISELY!* Qiyamullail Literally Means Standing During The Night. It Is Any Voluntary Prayer Which Is Offered Between The Ishai And Fajr Prayer With The Intention To Observe Qiyaamullail. It Is Not A Prerequisite To Sleep First In Order To Observe Qiyaamullail. *MAKING UP FOR MISSED QIYAAMUL LAYL* If One …
*Understand Islam * *Does Not Islam Give Freedom to Women? Is Islam a Male Dominated Religion?* The Qur’an teaches that it’s the cooperation and mutuality between man and lady which works because the foundational foundation for the very existence and furtherance of the establishment of the household. Indeed, the Qur’an formulated legal guidelines on the …
*Understand Islam * *If Islam Opposes Idol Worship, Why do Muslims Pray to Kaaba?* Kaaba is the Qibla i.e. the direction Muslims face during their prayers. It is important to note that though Muslims face the Kaaba during prayers, they do not worship the Kaaba. Muslims worship and bow to none but Allah. It is …
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After the Conquest of Mecca, the neighboring tribes of Hawazin and Thaqueef were given the choice of converting to Islam, or going to war with Muslims. A coalition of tribes decided to fight them. The Battle of Autas was an early battle involving Muslim forces, fought in the year 630 CE at Autas. The tribes …
The Quraysh imposed hurdles against the Prophet and his follower in all forms; social, economic, political, and so on. Not a single citizen of Makkah was allowed to trade with them, marry, or even befriend or socialize with them, not even help them. Neither was a peace settlement accepted, nor were the Muslims to be …