earn&learn A Comprehensive Look at the Life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) Birth and UpbringingThe birth of the great Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) took place in the spring of 1400 years ago, according to popular belief, on 11 Rabi’ al-Awwal, corresponding to 20 April 571 CE, on Monday, in the city of Mecca. (1) His father … Read more
The Journey of the AscensionOn the twenty-seventh night of the month of Rajab in the same year, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) set out on the journey of the Ascension. (7) During this journey, he met various prophets and five prayers were made obligatory on his return. When Allah Almighty wanted to spread … Read more
earn&learn The Story of Adam and Eve – A Quranic StoryHazrat Adam and Eve (peace be upon them) are the fathers and mothers of mankind. Allah Almighty created Hazrat Adam without parents by His own hand. And all the humans we see today are their children and grandchildren. Allah Almighty honored mankind, made angels prostrate, … Read more
Adam: Prostrated to the AngelsSome people believe that Adam’s prostration was after the angels tested him, while in reality, his prostration was immediately after the breath of life was breathed into him, as is clear from the Quranic text that when the breath is breathed into him, prostrate yourselves to him. And the commentators have … Read more
Click “Many perfect men have been born, but among women no one has been born perfect except Asiya, the wife of Pharaoh, and Maryam bint Imran (peace be upon them). Yes, the superiority of Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) over women is like the superiority of Thareed (a type of rice) over all … Read more
Imam Ibn Kathir, quoting Nauf al-Bakali, says that Maryam had reserved a place for worship, so she went there when Gabriel came to her, while according to Muhammad ibn Ishaq, it was a place for drinking water. The Quran describes it as “an eastern place”, meaning from the east. Imam Ibn Kathir quotes Ibn Abbas … Read more
A Unique NationThe people of Prophet Yunus (A.S.) have the unique distinction of having witnessed the effects of divine punishment and having obeyed the Prophet of Allah, Prophet Yunus (A.S.), and thus were entitled to victory and success in this world and the hereafter. Prophet Yunus (A.S.) was sent to guide and educate more than … Read more
Support for the afflictedJonah (AS) felt remorse after entering the belly of the fish. Although the people did not listen, it was not appropriate to leave him alone and go without waiting for Allah’s decision. This was not a sin, but due to the high status of the prophets, even their minor slips are punishable … Read more
The story of Moses (15th-13th century BCE, the son of Amran and Jochebed [1]) and Pharaoh has been mentioned in the Quran in several places, indicating that such circumstances might happen in the future where the weak community of people will suffer severe conditions, ruled by cruel elements. Nowadays, we see the exact situation that … Read more
Help Came from Allah? There, Moses got married to one of the daughters of prophet Shu’ayb on the condition that he will graze for him around 8-10 years. When the prescribed period was over, he left Midian, took his family, and set out on the journey to Egypt. On the way he saw the fire … Read more