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Qalam InstituteEid Khutbah – Shaykh Abdul Nasir Jangda
Eid Khutbah – Shaykh Abdul Nasir Jangda
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2025-03-3105 minQalam InstituteReflections on Isra wal Miraj – Shaykh Abdul Nasir Jangda
Reflections on Isra wal Miraj – Shaykh Abdul Nasir Jangda
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2025-02-0239 min
Daily Islamic Reminders - Growing in faith, day by dayAbdul Nasir Jangda - Allah is on our sideIn this uplifting episode of Daily Islamic Reminders - Growing in Faith, Day by Day, Abdul Nasir Jangda reminds us that no matter the difficulties or challenges we face, Allah (SWT) is always on our side. 🌟 With His infinite mercy, guidance, and protection, Allah is constantly supporting and helping us through every trial, even when we may not see it.Abdul Nasir Jangda draws from Quranic verses and Hadiths to emphasize the power of placing our trust in Allah, knowing that He is aware of our struggles and is guiding us toward success. This episode serves as a p...2024-11-2403 minQalam InstituteKhutbah – Al Birr – Shaykh Abdul Nasir Jangda
Khutbah – Al Birr – Shaykh Abdul Nasir Jangda
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2024-07-2924 min
Qalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP56 – The Death of Abu TalibEpisode 56: The Death of Abu Talib
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The 11th year of Prophethood marks the Year of Sorrow, in which the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) lost his beloved wife Khadijah (RA) and dear Uncle Abu Talib. The Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) was eight when he came to the care of Abu Talib, who became a father-figure in his life. The Prophet’s (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) father died before he was...2023-12-271h 00
Qalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP50 – Uthman Bin Mazh’un Returns to Makkah & Abu Bakr Attempts to LeaveEpisode 50: Uthman Bin Mazh’un Returns to Makkah & Abu Bakr Attempts to Leave
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
The Uprising against the Boycott
There were a few people who opposed the boycott. Gradually, opposition grew and the people gathered together to speak out against it. Hisham went to Zuhair bin Abi Umayyah bin Mughirah. Hisham questioned his acceptance of the boycott, whilst his family suffered. Zuhair said he was unhappy, but felt helpless. He...2021-12-2052 minQalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP49 – Aftermath of the Boycott – Consolation & Support from AllahEpisode 49: Aftermath of the Boycott – Consolation & Support from Allah
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This episodes recounts the multiple times Allah supported the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) by sending down revelation to guide him through difficult situations.
1) 1) During the boycott, the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) missed visiting the Ka’ba: the confrontations started again when he returned. Abu Jahl told the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) to stop cursing their idols, or they would curse his...2021-12-201h 03Qalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP48 – Boycott in Makkah & its AnnulmentEpisode 48: Boycott in Makkah & its Annulment
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Boycott in Makkah
The Quraysh resolved to become harsher in their opposition to Islam. They felt the only solution was to kill the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). Abu Talib gathered Banu Abu Muttalib and rallied them to protect Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), even if they disagreed with what he said. He advised they all move to a valley owned by him on...2021-12-201h 16Qalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP47 – Christian Delegation Accepts Islam in MakkahEpisode 47: Christian Delegation Accepts Islam in Makkah
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The Christian Delegation
The prominence of the Muslims in and around the Arabian peninsula was increasing. A Christian delegation from the an-Najd region, in the northern part of Arabia, came to explore the message of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) in his 5th year of Prophethood. Consisting of 20 men, they had a long conversation with the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). Once...2021-12-1940 minQalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP46 – Political Unrest in MakkahEpisode 46: Political Unrest in Makkah
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With Umar (RA) and Hamza (RA) accepting Islam, the Muslims now prayed publicly in congregation at the Haram. Umar (RA) insisted on praying publicly as a student of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), talking through issues out loud. He asked the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), ‘Do we not believe in the truth?’, ‘Is not what they believe in wrong?’, ‘Do we not have Allah on our side?’ He...2021-12-1950 minQalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP45 – Umar bin Al-Khattab Accepts IslamEpisode 45: Umar bin Al-Khattab Accepts Islam
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). This episode recounts the acceptance of Islam by Umar bin al-Khattab (RA).
Umar (RA) went to the Ka’ba and heard some people talking about the issues they were having with the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). He decided to deal with the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) himself and thus went searching for him. He held his sword in his hand, demonstrating his intent to ta...2021-11-2256 minQalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP44 – Hamza (ra) Accepts Islam and The Aftermath of The Migration to AbyssiniaEpisode 44: Hamza (ra) Accepts Islam and The Aftermath of The Migration to Abyssinia
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After the Encounter with the Negus
When Amr bin al-Aas came back to Makkah, he locked himself in his house and would not mix with anyone. This was unusual, as he was a leader and a businessman. He was deeply affected by the Negus accepting Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) as a Messenger.
Later, s...2021-11-2258 minQalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP43 – King of AbyssiniaEpisode 43: al-Najashi: King of Abyssinia
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The Court of the Negus
The Qurayshi envoy comes before the Negus. They claim that some foolish slaves have run away from their masters and have taken refuge in his Kingdom. The Negus says he cannot just hand them over until he hears both sides of the story. He requests the Muslims to attend the next day: they are very worried as they...2021-11-221h 07Qalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP42 – The Wisdom of the Migration to AbyssiniaEpisode 42: The Wisdom of the Migration to Abyssinia
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The Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) advised migration as he realised the survival of this small community was paramount and for the solidification of their faith- harder times were to come. There is also wisdom in taking action to protect oneself from the evil of Shayateen and of people.
The Quraysh sent two high profile people to Abyssinia to deal with...2021-11-2246 minQalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP41 – The Migration to AbyssiniaEpisode 41: The Migration to Abyssinia
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The First Migration to Abyssinia
This episode talks about the first migration to Abyssinia. There were about 100 believers in Makkah now, giving the group strength and solidarity. In spite of this, the safety of the believers was of great importance to the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). The Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) had heard the Negus, the King of Abyssinia, also followed a monotheistic...2021-11-221h 01Qalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP40 – The Prophet, Utba bin Rabi’ah & Surah FussilatEpisode 40: The Prophet, Utba bin Rabi’ah & Surah Fussilat
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Encounter with Utbah bin Rabi’ah
A famous conversation occurred between the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) and a key opponent of his: Utbah bin Rabi’ah. The incident occurred at the end of the 3rd/beginning of the 4th year of Prophethood. Utbah was a Qurayshi leader, who was very wealthy, politically influential and well-travelled. He had stood in the co...2021-11-2256 minQalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP39 – A Diverse Community – Abu Dharr Ghifari & Dhimad Accept IslamEpisode 39: A Diverse Community – Abu Dharr Ghifari & Dhimad Accept Islam
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Abu Dharr al-Ghifari
Abu Dharr was a successful, confident businessman, well respected in the community. When he heard about the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), he sent his brother to Makkah to find out everything about him. The brother reported on his return that he saw the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) telling people to have good character and that he...2021-11-221h 00Qalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP38 – The Prophet stands up to Abu JahlEpisode 38: The Prophet stands up to Abu Jahl
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). This episode recounts the interactions between the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) and Abu Jahl.
Abu Jahl and his cronies would often taunt the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). Once, when the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) was making Tawaaf, they were making crude comments to him. Finally, the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) walked over to the group and said, ‘ By Allah, Allah has sent me t...2021-11-2221 minQalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP37 – The Torture & Suffering of the Early Muslims in MakkahSeerah 37
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This episode covers how the Quraysh reacted to the new, growing Muslim community in Makkah. They decided to unleash terror and torture on the early converts, in an attempt to scare people away from the message of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). A key orchestrator of this tactic was Abu Jahl.
Abu Jahl
His real name was Amr ibn Hisham and he belonged to the...2021-11-021h 02Qalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP36 – The Prophet Recruits Talented Young PeopleEpisode 36: The Prophet Recruits Talented Young People
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). This session talks about the early Muslim community. Of note, many of the young converts were from the younger generation.2021-10-2457 minQalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP35 – Two Uncles with Different Responses – Abu Talib and Abu LahabEpisode 35: Two Uncles with Different Responses – Abu Talib and Abu Lahab
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This episode contrasts two uncles of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam): Abu Lahab and Abu Talib.
Abu Lahab
His real name was Abdul Uzza. His complexion was light, but his cheeks were red. He was an intense individual and his face would become red: ‘Lahab’ is a red, burning coal. Abu Lahab was very wealthy, powerf...2021-06-301h 13Qalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP34 – The Prophet Presents Islam & Appeals to Banu HashimEpisode 34: The Prophet Presents Islam & Appeals to Banu Hashim
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The second phase of Prophethood was initiated- it was time to take the message public. This did not occur all at once, but occurred as a phased approach.
26:214 And warn, [O Muhammad], your closest kindred.
26:215 And lower your wing to those who follow you of the believers.
Allah had instructed the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam...2021-06-3000 minQalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP33 – A Community in the Making – Some of the early Companions (ra)Episode 33: A Community in the Making – Some of the early Companions (ra)
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A hadith by Imam Ahmad reports that the first seven people to make their Islam known were the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), Abu Bakr, Ammar ibn Yasir, his mother Sumayyah, Suhayb, Bilal and Miqdad. As far as the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) was concerned, he was defended by means of his uncle, Abu Talib. Abu Bakr was protected by...2021-06-301h 02Qalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP32 – Ali bin Abi Talib, Zayd bin Harithah & Abu Bakr (ra)Episode 32: The Next 3 Converts: Ali bin Abi Talib, Zayd bin Harithah & Abu Bakr (ra)
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Afif the Businessman
Afif was a businessman who attended during the Hajj to do trade with Abbas, the uncle of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), who was also a businessman. While they were sitting, they saw a man came out of a tent, face the Ka’ba and start praying. Then a woman came ou...2021-06-3054 minQalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP31 – The First Four Revelations & The First Convert To IslamEpisode 31: The First Four Revelations & The First Convert To Islam2021-06-191h 06Qalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP30 – It’s Nature, Protection, Preservation, Types, and InteractionEpisode 30: Divine Revelation and Inspiration: It’s Nature, Protection, Preservation, Types, and Interaction
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From this point on, revelation was consistent. This episode discusses revelation in more detail.
Revelation is a treasure that warrants protection from dangers, like the shayateen of the jinn. The jinn are similar to humans in that there are believers and disbelievers amongst them. The shayateen al-jinn would eavesdrop on the discourse of the angels e...2021-06-0659 minQalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP29 – Pause and Continuation of RevelationEpisode 29: Pause and Continuation of Revelation
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The next major stage was the pause in revelation. However, some accounts report that the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) received a second revelation straight after the first. These are reported to be the first few verses of Surah Qalam (68): some say the first 2 verses, others the first 4-5 verses.
68:1
Nun. By the pen and what they inscribe,
68:2
You...2021-06-0639 minQalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP28 – Aftermath of Revelation, Khadijah & Waraqah bin NawfalEpisode 28: Read. The Right Man For The Job: Aftermath of Revelation, Khadijah & Waraqah bin Nawfal
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Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) was meant for this job as a Prophet: this was no random act. Everything in his life had been leading up to the start of revelation. Iman Ahmad ibn Hanbal reports that the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) was asked when he was made a Prophet: he said this happened when Adam (a...2021-06-0649 minQalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP27 – Read. The First RevelationEpisode 27: Read. The First Revelation
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This session further discusses the start of the final revelation. The first thing that began from divine revelation was that the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) started having true dreams i.e. he would see something in a dream, and that exact thing would then happen in real life. The scholars explain that true dreams taught the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) to learn to trust his h...2021-06-0642 minQalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP26 – The Cave of HiraEpisode 26: The Cave of Hira
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This session discusses the background to the momentous occasion of the beginning of revelation. It was a pivotal moment in human history: people had long been entrenched in darkness, as there had been 600 years since revelation had come to man.
In the months prior to revelation, the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) was nearing 40 years old. He had been reflecting on the immoral nature o...2021-06-0634 minQalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP25 – Salman al-Farsi, Amr bin Murrah al-Juhani & Prophecies About the Coming of RevelationEpisode 25: Salman al-Farsi, Amr bin Murrah al-Juhani & Prophecies About the Coming of Revelation
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This episode continues with the story of Salman al-Farsi. Salman remained in slavery after accepting Islam- he had to miss the battles of Badr and Uhud. The Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) advised him to buy his freedom. Salman’s owner asked him to plant and grow 300 date palms, as well as for 40g of gold. Salman tried to...2021-06-0655 minQalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP24 – The Approach of RevelationEpisode 24: The Approach of Revelation
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We are at this point, a few years away from the start of revelation. The Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) is the continuation and the completion of the guidance of Allah. It was six centuries since the last message by Isa (peace be upon him) had come to earth, which was one of the largest gaps between two Prophets. Some people of the scripture were aware o...2021-06-0657 minQalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP23 – Placing of the Black Stone and History of the KabahEpisode 23: Placing of the Black Stone and History of the Kabah
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In the renovations, the height of the Ka’ba was made taller, to move the door higher and prevent people from entering easily. There were also originally two doors, but one was removed. There were not enough resources to complete the Ka’ba, thus the Hateem area was left open. The Hateem is considered part of the Ka’ba: praying...2021-06-0649 minQalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP22 – Muhammad the Family Man & Renovation of the KabahEpisode 22: Muhammad the Family Man & Renovation of the Kabah
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After marrying Khadija (radi Allahu anha) aged 25 years-old, the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) dedicated the next 10 years of his life to establishing a home and a family. The Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said that the best person among people is the one who is best to his family, and he said that he is the best to his family. Being a r...2021-06-0656 minQalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP21 – The Prophet Marries KhadijahEpisode 21: The Prophet Marries Khadijah
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Further details about the marriage between Khadija (radi Allahu anha) and the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) are explored. The brother and uncle of Khadija (radi Allahu anha) oversaw the marriage process between them. Others say her father was involved. Khadija (radi Allahu anha) sent the official marriage proposal and called the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) to meet the family. The Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) goes t...2021-05-241h 04Qalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP20 – Muhammad The Businessman & A Marriage ProposalEpisode 20: Muhammad The Businessman & A Marriage Proposal
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The Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) was not inclined towards materialism. In his 20s, he concerned himself with establishing his means of living, as he wanted to marry and settle down, as well as help Abu Talib financially. Some initial proposals did not work out. He pursued business locally, as Abu Talib declined his request to go to Ash-Sham, because of the incident with B...2021-05-2240 minQalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP19 – The Virtuous Pact of Social JusticeEpisode 19: The Virtuous Pact of Social Justice
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Another scenario which highlighted the unjust practice of blind tribal allegiance occurred when the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) was about 20 years old: this resulted in the formation of the Hilf al-Fudoul: ‘the Virtuous Pact’.
A man came to do business in Makkah from the tribe of Zubaid. The Zubaidi encountered a Qurayshi man, who asked him to handover his merchandise, but he wo...2021-05-2233 minQalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP18 – The Sacrilegious WarEpisode 18: The Sacrilegious War
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Between the ages of 15-20 years old, the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) had some profound experiences which had a huge impact on him. One incident was that of the Harb-ul-Fijar: the ‘Sacrilegious’ war. ‘Fijar’ relates to something which is inappropriate and in violation of the ethics, morals or religion of the people at that time.
The conflict started because of a dispute between two men, one...2021-05-2233 minQalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP17 – The Teenage YearsEpisode 17: The Teenage Years
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The session concentrates on the adolescence of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) in Makkah, which is recognised to be a challenging time from an iman perspective in anyone’s life. However, some incidents show how Allah protects his Messengers and Prophets from falling into any reprehensible behaviour, including the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
One incident related by the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) mentions a time wh...2021-05-2259 minQalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP16 – Bhaira The MonkEpisode 16: Bhaira The Monk
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Another well-konown incident is the meeting of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) with Bhaira the monk. There is a difference in narrations as to the age of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) when this happened: the minority report that he was 9 years old i.e. that this happened soon after he came under the care of Abu Talib. The majority report he was 1 2 years old.
Abu...2021-05-2253 minQalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP15 – With His Loving Grandfather & UncleEpisode 15: With His Loving Grandfather & Uncle
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This episode looks at the time the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) spent with his grandfather and uncle. It is interesting to note that Allah never deprived him of the presence of a loving, caring individual, despite him losing his father and mother. These individuals were always people of great character and ethics.
Abdul-Muttalib, his grand-father, was incredibly loving towards the Prophet (sallallahu a...2021-05-2249 minQalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP14 – Death of the Prophets MotherEpisode 14: Death of the Prophets Mother
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The Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) went back to being in the care of his mother, Amina, in Makkah. Amina decided to make a trip to Yathrib, which later became the blessed city of Medina. Some say his mother wanted him to meet the extended family members; others report it was because she wanted to visit the grave of her husband, Abdullah, who died in M...2021-05-2244 minQalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP13 – Splitting of his ChestEpisode 13: Splitting of his Chest
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
This episode recounts the story of the splitting of the Prophet Muhammad’s (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) chest. His brother Abdullah came running one day to his parents looking petrified, crying ‘My brother, my brother!’ He mentions that two men came wearing white clothes, lay the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) down on his back and split his chest open. It was at this point Abdullah went running...2021-05-2246 minQalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP12 – Halimah’s BlessingEpisode 12: Halimah’s Blessing
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
This episode discusses Halimah Sadiya, another lady who breast-fed the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). The Arabs in Makkah preferred their children to spend their early years being raised in the desert, where it was felt they were safer from diseases and pollution rife in the city, as well as having the opportunity of learning pure, eloquent Arabic. Women from desert tribes would come to Makkah to col...2021-05-2247 minQalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP11 – The Women Who Cared for the ProphetEpisode 11: The Women Who Cared for the Prophet
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
This episode discuses the infancy of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). The Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) was nursed by his own mother, Amina, as well as some other women. When a child is nursed by a women other than the mother, it establishes a relationship such that it is forbidden to marry that person i.e. she becomes a milk-mother; he also ca...2021-05-2237 minQalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP10 – Birth of the Messenger Pt 2Episode 10: Birth of the Messenger Pt 2
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
Several miraculous events are said to have happened around the time of the birth of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). The issues with the authenticity of these reports are discussed.
It is mentioned that the palace of Kisra, in Persia, shook on the night of the birth of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). Fourteen balconies broke and fell off the palace. A s...2021-05-1047 minQalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP9 – Birth of the Messenger Pt 1Episode 9: Birth of the Messenger Pt 1
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
This episode discusses the birth of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). The majority of scholars say he was born during Rabbi Al-Awwal. The date has a variety of narrations, including the 2nd, 8th, 10th and 17th. The 12th is the popularly known date mentioned by Ibn Ishaaq. His birthday corresponds to the date 25th April 571 CE.
Narrations are explored of miraculous events t...2021-05-1052 minQalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP8 – The Prophets ParentsEpisode 8: The Prophets Parents
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
This episode explores the immediate family of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam): 1) his great-grandfather Hashim, 2) his grandfather Abdul Muttalib, 3) his mother Amina, and 4) his father Abdullah.
1) Hashim inherited the responsibility of giving water to those who visited the Kaba. He extended this hospitality to include giving food. His name was actually Amr, but the name Hashim occurred as a result of his crushing bread i...2021-05-101h 17Qalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP7 – Invasion of the ElephantsEpisode 7: Invasion of the Elephants
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
This episode continues to review the attack on Makkah by Abraha, the leader of Yemen, with a group of intimidating elephants accompanying his 60,000-strong army.
Abdul Muttalib, the grandfather of the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), met Abraha before the attack: he asked to have his 200 camels returned, which had been taken by the army. Abraha reports that with this seemingly nonsensical request, h...2021-05-101h 02Qalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP6 – History of ZamzamEpisode 6: History of Zamzam
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
Two significant incidents occurred in the life of the grandfather of the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), Abdul-Muttalib. The digging up of the well of Zam Zam and the invasion of the army of elephants both preceded the momentous birth of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
In multiple dreams, Abdul Muttalib was told to dig up the well of Zam Zam. Drinking Zam Zam...2021-05-101h 10Qalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP5 – Monotheism Before IslamEpisode 5: Monotheism Before Islam
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
Although idol worship was rampant in Pre-Islamic Arabic, there remained a few people who followed the religion of Prophet Ibrahim- the ‘Hunafa’, and these individuals are explored. The singular form ‘Haneef’ means to ‘focus constantly’. Two notable personalities include:
1. Zaid bin Amr bin Nufayl: he travelled outside Arabia in search of the true message. He strongly denied idolatry and its associated practices, as well as saving ne...2021-05-081h 09Qalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP4 – Pre-Islamic Society Pt 2Episode 4: Pre-Islamic Society Pt 2
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
In this episode, the religion of Pre-Islamic Arabia is explored. In surah Yasin, it is mentioned that Prophet Muhammed (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) was sent to warn the people.
‘That you may warn a people whose forefathers were not warned, so they are unaware.’ (V36:6)
Guidance had not been sent for a long time: the message of monotheism had been brought by previous prop...2021-05-081h 08Qalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP3 – Pre-Islamic Society Pt 1Episode 3: Pre-Islamic Society Pt 1
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
To understand the Seerah, it important to appreciate the circumstances at that time in Arabia: this gives perspective as to why the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) was sent to this region.
The origins of the word ‘Arab’, as well as the geographic, political and economic background of Pre-Islamic Arabia are explored. Essentially, the area was a tribal-dominated system, with deep traditions of culture and...2021-05-071h 01Qalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP2 – Intro Pt 2Episode 2: Introduction Pt 2
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
Further discussion is pursued about the benefits of studying the Seerah: it aids our understanding of the Quran, as the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) makes the Quran come to life.
His (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) perfect example gives us the ultimate role model to emulate in our interactions with all demographics of society: children, youth, women, non-Muslims, students and family members to name a few. Pro...2021-05-0756 minQalam Seerah: Life of the Prophet (pbuh)Seerah: EP1 – Intro Pt 1Episode 1: Introduction Pt 1
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
So what is ‘Seerah’? The word linguistically means ‘a path’, ‘to walk in a particular direction’. More figuratively, it refers to someone’s life biography. Specifically, Seerah refers to the Prophetic biography. It includes everything from the occurrences in the life the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), from his daily practices, attributes, physical characteristics, mannerisms, expeditions, to family life.
Why study Seerah? It goes hand-in-hand with the study...2021-05-0757 min
Miftaah InstituteMentorship - Friday Night Live | Featuring Shaykh Abdul Nasir Jangda and Khalid MehmoodAlthough the best days of the year are over, the blessings have just begun. Mentorship plays a vital role within our communities, as no one can learn just by themselves; they need teachers to show them the way. Shaykh Abdul-Nasir Jangda, alongside, our Miftaah Scholars, discusses the importance of mentorship and the wisdom those that have walked the path may impart upon us. This Friday Night Live starts off with a performance by Br. Khalid Mehmood, from Dallas, Texas.
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Halal TubeAbdul Nasir Jangda – The Need to StudyThere is a crisis of learning and knowledge within our community. Shaykh Abdul Nasir Jangda discusses this and the solutions for this.2020-01-2932 minThe Sīrah Podcast - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP200 – ConclusionSeerah – Life of the Prophet: Conclusion
Episode 200
07/02/19
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2019-07-021h 14The Sīrah Podcast - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP199 – SuccessionSeerah – Life of the Prophet: Succession
Episode 199
06/13/19
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2019-06-1350 minThe Sīrah Podcast - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP198 – The Passing of The MessengerSeerah – Life of the Prophet: The Passing of The Messenger
Episode 198
05/13/19
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2019-05-131h 08The Sīrah Podcast - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP197 – The Last Days of The MessengerSeerah – Life of the Prophet: The Last Days of The Messenger
Episode 197
05/09/19
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2019-05-0957 minThe Sīrah Podcast - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP196 – The Illness of The MessengerSeerah – Life of the Prophet: The Illness of The Messenger
Episode 196
05/07/19
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2019-05-0753 minThe Sīrah Podcast - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP195 – The 11th YearSeerah – Life of the Prophet: The 11th Year
Episode 195
05/05/19
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2019-05-0547 minThe Sīrah Podcast - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP194 – The Farewell Hajj – Completing HajjSeerah – Life of the Prophet: The Farewell Hajj – Completing Hajj
Episode 194
05/04/19
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2019-05-0442 minThe Sīrah Podcast - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP193 – The Farewell Hajj – The SacrificeSeerah – Life of the Prophet: The Farewell Hajj – The Sacrifice
Episode 193
04/23/19
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2019-04-2331 minThe Sīrah Podcast - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP192 – The Farewell Hajj – The Morning of the 10th of Dhul-HijjahSeerah – Life of the Prophet: The Farewell Hajj – The Morning of the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah
03/20/19
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2019-03-2038 minThe Sīrah Podcast - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP191 – The Farewell Hajj – On To MuzdalifahSeerah – Life of the Prophet: he Farewell Hajj – On To Muzdalifah
Episode 191
05/03/19
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2019-03-0646 minThe Sīrah Podcast - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP190 – The Farewell Hajj – The Sermon Part 2Seerah – Life of the Prophet: The Farewell Hajj – The Sermon Part 2
02/27/01
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2019-02-2749 minThe Sīrah Podcast - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP189 – The Farewell Hajj – The Sermon Part 1Seerah – Life of the Prophet: The Farewell Hajj – The Sermon Part 1
02/21/19
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2019-02-2243 minThe Sīrah Podcast - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP178 – The Delegations of Abdul Qays & Banu Hanifah and encounter with Musaylama the liarEpisode 178
Seerah – Life of the Prophet: The Delegations of Abdul Qays & Banu Hanifah and encounter with Musaylama the liar
10/31/18
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2018-10-3156 minSeerah - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP178 – The Delegations of Abdul Qays & Banu Hanifah and encounter with Musaylama the liarEpisode 178
Seerah – Life of the Prophet: The Delegations of Abdul Qays & Banu Hanifah and encounter with Musaylama the liar
10/31/18
The post The Sīrah Podcast: EP178 – The Delegations of Abdul Qays & Banu Hanifah and encounter with Musaylama the liar appeared first on Qalam Institute.2018-10-3156 minThe Sīrah Podcast - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP176 – The Tribe of Banu Tamim accept IslamEpisode 176
Seerah – Life of the Prophet: The Tribes of Banu Tamim & Abdul Qays accept Islam
11/21/17
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2017-11-2144 minSeerah - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP176 – The Tribe of Banu Tamim accept IslamEpisode 176
Seerah – Life of the Prophet: The Tribes of Banu Tamim & Abdul Qays accept Islam
11/21/17
The post The Sīrah Podcast: EP176 – The Tribe of Banu Tamim accept Islam appeared first on Qalam Institute.2017-11-2144 minThe Sīrah Podcast - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP48 – Boycott in Makkah & its Annulment7-30-2013
Episode 48: Boycott in Makkah & its Annulment
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
Boycott in Makkah
The Quraysh resolved to become harsher in their opposition to Islam. They felt the only solution was to kill the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). Abu Talib gathered Banu Abu Muttalib and rallied them to protect Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), even if they disagreed with what he said. He advised they all move to a valley...2013-07-301h 16Seerah - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP48 – Boycott in Makkah & its Annulment7-30-2013
Episode 48: Boycott in Makkah & its Annulment
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
Boycott in Makkah
The Quraysh resolved to become harsher in their opposition to Islam. They felt the only solution was to kill the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). Abu Talib gathered Banu Abu Muttalib and rallied them to protect Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), even if they disagreed with what he said. He advised they all move to a valley...2013-07-301h 16
The Hanif J. Williams ShowIslamic Guidance with Abdul Nasir JangdaThe Hanif J. Williams Show welcomes world renown Islamic Scholar, Abdul Nasir Jangda. Listeners and callers will get a rare opportunity of calling in and asking Scholar Jangda Islamic/Muslim related questions and receive spiritual motivation. This airing is also for non-Muslims. Williams and Jangda...class is in session.2013-03-2200 minThe Sīrah Podcast - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP35 – Two Uncles with Different Responses – Abu Talib and Abu Lahab2-5-2013
Episode 35: Two Uncles with Different Responses – Abu Talib and Abu Lahab
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
This episode contrasts two uncles of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam): Abu Lahab and Abu Talib.
Abu Lahab
His real name was Abdul Uzza. His complexion was light, but his cheeks were red. He was an intense individual and his face would become red: ‘Lahab’ is a red, burning coal. A...2013-02-061h 13Seerah - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP35 – Two Uncles with Different Responses – Abu Talib and Abu Lahab2-5-2013
Episode 35: Two Uncles with Different Responses – Abu Talib and Abu Lahab
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
This episode contrasts two uncles of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam): Abu Lahab and Abu Talib.
Abu Lahab
His real name was Abdul Uzza. His complexion was light, but his cheeks were red. He was an intense individual and his face would become red: ‘Lahab’ is a red, burning coal. A...2013-02-061h 13Seerah - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP34 – The Prophet Presents Islam & Appeals to Banu Hashim1-29-2013
Episode 34: The Prophet Presents Islam & Appeals to Banu Hashim
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
The second phase of Prophethood was initiated- it was time to take the message public. This did not occur all at once, but occurred as a phased approach.
26:214 And warn, [O Muhammad], your closest kindred.
26:215 And lower your wing to those who follow you of the believers.
Allah had instructed the Prophet (sallallahu...2013-01-2900 minThe Sīrah Podcast - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP34 – The Prophet Presents Islam & Appeals to Banu Hashim1-29-2013
Episode 34: The Prophet Presents Islam & Appeals to Banu Hashim
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
The second phase of Prophethood was initiated- it was time to take the message public. This did not occur all at once, but occurred as a phased approach.
26:214 And warn, [O Muhammad], your closest kindred.
26:215 And lower your wing to those who follow you of the believers.
Allah had instructed the...2013-01-2900 minThe Sīrah Podcast - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP33 – A Community in the Making – Some of the early Companions (ra)1-23-2013
Episode 33: A Community in the Making – Some of the early Companions (ra)
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
A hadith by Imam Ahmad reports that the first seven people to make their Islam known were the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), Abu Bakr, Ammar ibn Yasir, his mother Sumayyah, Suhayb, Bilal and Miqdad. As far as the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) was concerned, he was defended by means of his uncle, Abu Talib. Ab...2013-01-231h 02Seerah - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP33 – A Community in the Making – Some of the early Companions (ra)1-23-2013
Episode 33: A Community in the Making – Some of the early Companions (ra)
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
A hadith by Imam Ahmad reports that the first seven people to make their Islam known were the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), Abu Bakr, Ammar ibn Yasir, his mother Sumayyah, Suhayb, Bilal and Miqdad. As far as the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) was concerned, he was defended by means of his uncle, Abu Talib. Ab...2013-01-231h 02The Sīrah Podcast - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP21 – The Prophet Marries Khadijah5-16-2012
Episode 21: The Prophet Marries Khadijah
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
Further details about the marriage between Khadija (radi Allahu anha) and the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) are explored. The brother and uncle of Khadija (radi Allahu anha) oversaw the marriage process between them. Others say her father was involved. Khadija (radi Allahu anha) sent the official marriage proposal and called the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) to meet the family. The Prophet (s...2012-05-1639 minSeerah - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP21 – The Prophet Marries Khadijah5-16-2012
Episode 21: The Prophet Marries Khadijah
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
Further details about the marriage between Khadija (radi Allahu anha) and the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) are explored. The brother and uncle of Khadija (radi Allahu anha) oversaw the marriage process between them. Others say her father was involved. Khadija (radi Allahu anha) sent the official marriage proposal and called the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) to meet the family. The Prophet (s...2012-05-1639 minThe Sīrah Podcast - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP19 – The Virtuous Pact of Social Justice5-1-2012
Episode 19: The Virtuous Pact of Social Justice
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
Another scenario which highlighted the unjust practice of blind tribal allegiance occurred when the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) was about 20 years old: this resulted in the formation of the Hilf al-Fudoul: ‘the Virtuous Pact’.
A man came to do business in Makkah from the tribe of Zubaid. The Zubaidi encountered a Qurayshi man, who asked him to hando...2012-05-0133 minSeerah - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP19 – The Virtuous Pact of Social Justice5-1-2012
Episode 19: The Virtuous Pact of Social Justice
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
Another scenario which highlighted the unjust practice of blind tribal allegiance occurred when the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) was about 20 years old: this resulted in the formation of the Hilf al-Fudoul: ‘the Virtuous Pact’.
A man came to do business in Makkah from the tribe of Zubaid. The Zubaidi encountered a Qurayshi man, who asked him to hando...2012-05-0133 minThe Sīrah Podcast - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP15 – With His Loving Grandfather & Uncle3-27-2012
Episode 15: With His Loving Grandfather & Uncle
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
This episode looks at the time the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) spent with his grandfather and uncle. It is interesting to note that Allah never deprived him of the presence of a loving, caring individual, despite him losing his father and mother. These individuals were always people of great character and ethics.
Abdul-Muttalib, his grand-father, was incredibly loving t...2012-03-2749 minSeerah - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP15 – With His Loving Grandfather & Uncle3-27-2012
Episode 15: With His Loving Grandfather & Uncle
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
This episode looks at the time the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) spent with his grandfather and uncle. It is interesting to note that Allah never deprived him of the presence of a loving, caring individual, despite him losing his father and mother. These individuals were always people of great character and ethics.
Abdul-Muttalib, his grand-father, was incredibly loving t...2012-03-2749 minSeerah - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP14 – Death of the Prophets Mother3-13-2012
Episode 14: Death of the Prophets Mother
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
The Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) went back to being in the care of his mother, Amina, in Makkah. Amina decided to make a trip to Yathrib, which later became the blessed city of Medina. Some say his mother wanted him to meet the extended family members; others report it was because she wanted to visit the grave of her husband, A...2012-03-1444 minThe Sīrah Podcast - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP14 – Death of the Prophets Mother3-13-2012
Episode 14: Death of the Prophets Mother
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
The Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) went back to being in the care of his mother, Amina, in Makkah. Amina decided to make a trip to Yathrib, which later became the blessed city of Medina. Some say his mother wanted him to meet the extended family members; others report it was because she wanted to visit the grave of her husband, A...2012-03-1444 minSeerah - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP11 – The Women Who Cared for the Prophet1-31-2012
Episode 11: The Women Who Cared for the Prophet
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
This episode discuses the infancy of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). The Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) was nursed by his own mother, Amina, as well as some other women. When a child is nursed by a women other than the mother, it establishes a relationship such that it is forbidden to marry that person i.e. she becomes a milk-mother; he...2012-01-3137 minThe Sīrah Podcast - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP11 – The Women Who Cared for the Prophet1-31-2012
Episode 11: The Women Who Cared for the Prophet
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
This episode discuses the infancy of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). The Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) was nursed by his own mother, Amina, as well as some other women. When a child is nursed by a women other than the mother, it establishes a relationship such that it is forbidden to marry that person i.e. she becomes a mi...2012-01-3137 minSeerah - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP9 – Birth of the Messenger Pt 11-17-2012
Episode 9: Birth of the Messenger Pt 1
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
This episode discusses the birth of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). The majority of scholars say he was born during Rabbi Al-Awwal. The date has a variety of narrations, including the 2nd, 8th, 10th and 17th. The 12th is the popularly known date mentioned by Ibn Ishaaq. His birthday corresponds to the date 25th April 571 CE.
Narrations are e...2012-01-1852 minThe Sīrah Podcast - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP9 – Birth of the Messenger Pt 11-17-2012
Episode 9: Birth of the Messenger Pt 1
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
This episode discusses the birth of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). The majority of scholars say he was born during Rabbi Al-Awwal. The date has a variety of narrations, including the 2nd, 8th, 10th and 17th. The 12th is the popularly known date mentioned by Ibn Ishaaq. His birthday corresponds to the date 25th April 571 CE.
Narrations are e...2012-01-1852 minSeerah - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP8 – The Prophets Parents1-10-2012
Episode 8: The Prophets Parents
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
This episode explores the immediate family of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam): 1) his great-grandfather Hashim, 2) his grandfather Abdul Muttalib, 3) his mother Amina, and 4) his father Abdullah.
1) Hashim inherited the responsibility of giving water to those who visited the Kaba. He extended this hospitality to include giving food. His name was actually Amr, but the name Hashim occurred as a result o...2012-01-101h 17The Sīrah Podcast - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP8 – The Prophets Parents1-10-2012
Episode 8: The Prophets Parents
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
This episode explores the immediate family of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam): 1) his great-grandfather Hashim, 2) his grandfather Abdul Muttalib, 3) his mother Amina, and 4) his father Abdullah.
1) Hashim inherited the responsibility of giving water to those who visited the Kaba. He extended this hospitality to include giving food. His name was actually Amr, but the name Hashim occurred as a result o...2012-01-101h 17Seerah - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP7 – Invasion of the Elephants12-27-2011
Episode 7: Invasion of the Elephants
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
This episode continues to review the attack on Makkah by Abraha, the leader of Yemen, with a group of intimidating elephants accompanying his 60,000-strong army.
Abdul Muttalib, the grandfather of the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), met Abraha before the attack: he asked to have his 200 camels returned, which had been taken by the army. Abraha reports that with t...2011-12-281h 02The Sīrah Podcast - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP7 – Invasion of the Elephants12-27-2011
Episode 7: Invasion of the Elephants
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
This episode continues to review the attack on Makkah by Abraha, the leader of Yemen, with a group of intimidating elephants accompanying his 60,000-strong army.
Abdul Muttalib, the grandfather of the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), met Abraha before the attack: he asked to have his 200 camels returned, which had been taken by the army. Abraha reports that with t...2011-12-281h 02The Sīrah Podcast - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP6 – History of Zamzam10-25-2011
Episode 6: History of Zamzam
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
Two significant incidents occurred in the life of the grandfather of the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), Abdul-Muttalib. The digging up of the well of Zam Zam and the invasion of the army of elephants both preceded the momentous birth of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
In multiple dreams, Abdul Muttalib was told to dig up the well of Zam...2011-10-251h 10Seerah - Life of the ProphetThe Sīrah Podcast: EP6 – History of Zamzam10-25-2011
Episode 6: History of Zamzam
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
Two significant incidents occurred in the life of the grandfather of the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), Abdul-Muttalib. The digging up of the well of Zam Zam and the invasion of the army of elephants both preceded the momentous birth of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
In multiple dreams, Abdul Muttalib was told to dig up the well of Zam...2011-10-251h 10