Prophet Jacob The Quran does not give details of Isaac’s life (pbuh), but reliable Quranic commentators mentioned that when Abraham felt that his life was drawing to a close, he wished to see Isaac married. He did not want Isaac to marry one of the Canaanites, who were pagans, so he sent a trustworthy servant […]
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Said ibn Aamir al-Jumahi was one of thousands who left for the region of Tanim on the outskirts of Makkah at the invitation of the Quraysh leaders to witness the killing of Khubayb ibn Adiy, one of the companions of Muhammad whom they had captured treacherously. With his exuberant youthfulness and strength, Said jostled through
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Prophet Nuh He was Noah Ibn Lamik, Ibn Mitoshilkh, Ibn Enoch, Ibn yard, Ibn Mahlabeel, Ibn Qinan, Ibn Anoush, Ibn Seth, Ibn Adam the Father of Mankind (PBUH). According to the history of the People of the Book, (refers to the Jews, and Christians, so called by Allah because they received Revealed Books, Taurat, Zabur
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We are in the second year of the Hijrah. Madinah the city of the Prophet is buzzing with activity as the Muslims prepare for the long march southwards to Badr. The noble Prophet made a final inspection of the first army to be mobilized under his leadership to wage Jihad against those who had tormented
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In the sixth year after the hijrah, the Prophet, may the blessings of God be on him, decided to expand the scope of his mission. He sent eight letters to rulers in the Arabian peninsula and surrounding areas inviting them to Islam. One of these rulers was Thumamah ibn Uthal. Thumamah was one of the
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*Understand Islam * *What is the Islamic View Towards Casteism & Racism?* Islam provides a perfect harmony between the individual and society. Racism is defined as ‘poor treatment of people because of their race’ while casteism is a ‘blind group loyalty towards one’s own caste or sub-caste, which does not care for the interests of
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A woman named Umm Anmaar who belonged to the Khuza-a tribe in Makkah went to the slave market in the city. She wanted to buy herself a youth for her domestic chores and to exploit his labor for economic gains. As she scrutinized the faces of those who were displayed for sale, her eyes fell
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Khalid Bin Walid was born in 592 in Mecca. He belonged to the tribe of Quraish and was the companion of Holy Prophet (PBUH). Born in the family of Quraish, he like his elders was against Muslims and detested Islam. It was his military tactic that caused Muslim a loss in the battle of Uhud.
*Understand Islam * *Why Suicide Bombing Violates Islam?* The evil of suicide bombings must be defeated by Muslims, as it violates every tenet of Islam. Suicide bombings violate the prohibition against suicide and terrorism violates the prohibition against murder, one of the gravest sins prohibited by the Qur’an. We believe that Islamic teachings clearly prohibit
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The mosque of Madina was not only the place to worship Allah but also a school for the believers where they learned about Islam. When Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was present in mosque, believers used to hear His words of wisdom, explanation on the verses of Holy Quran and benefited from His guidance. When Prophet Muhammad
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