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Ramadan 1437: Scholars and Islamic institutions around the world in Masjids, over the airwaves, and even through social media sought to enlighten the ummah regarding the numerous historical events associated with this month. On the 17th of Ramadan they shed light on the incidents of Badr expounding at great length the virtues of the Noble Companions radiya Llahu `anhum who participated in this decisive battle. The 17th of Ramadan also […]

Zaid ibn ‘Ali rahimahu Llah   The month of Muharram having passed, Shia around the world would still be recovering from their ritual practices and self-flagellation. The yearly commemoration of the Shia needs no introduction and the level of zealotry displayed by the Shia requires no elaboration. But while Shia the world over would have mourned the martyrdom of Sayyidush Shuhada’ Sayyidina Hussain ibn ‘Ali radiya Llahu ‘anhuma, little mention […]

Ummul Mu’minin Sayyidah Aisha   Allah subhanahu wa ta ‘ala says in the Qur’an: إِنَّ مَعَ الْعُسْرِ يُّسْرًا Indeed, with hardship [will be] ease.[1]   We have already discussed the enormous grief and difficulty experienced by Rasulullah salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam in the ‘year of sorrow’, wherein he lost both, his uncle as well as his loving and supportive spouse, Sayyidah Khadijah radiya Llahu ‘anha. The grief was such […]

The Battle Of Badr The First Decisive Battle In The History Of Islam   وَلَقَدْ نَصَرَكُمُ اللہُ بِبَدْرٍ وَّاَنۡتُمْ اَذِلَّۃٌ ۚ فَاتَّقُوا اللہَ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَشْكُرُوۡنَ And indeed He [Allah subhanahu wa ta ‘ala] aided you at Badr when you were few in number. So fear Him so that you may show gratitude.[1]   Reason Of The Battle   It all began with the al ‘Ushayrah Invasion when a caravan belonging […]

Ummul Mu’minin Sayyidah Khadijah   Undoubtedly, the most challenging position to have ever been held by a human was the position of nubuwwah. Along with bearing the excessive weight of revelation, the Prophets were faced with many challenges from those who opposed them. Thus Nabi salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam said, “The people who undergo the severest trials are the Prophets, followed by the best after them, and then those […]