The lives, character and legacy of the Prophets and the Ahlulbayt (as).
“[The reward for] praying on time is the equivalent of a camel, and [the reward for praying] at the end of its time is the equivalent of a bird” – Prophet Muhammad (“الصلاة في أوّلها جزور وآخرها عصفور”) To everything there is assigned a value, and as Muslims, we seek the things that are of … Read more
وَمَا أَرْسَلْنَاكَ إِلَّا رَحْمَةً لِّلْعَالَمِينَ We have not sent you except as a Mercy to the worlds We have entered the blessed and special season of Mawlid al-Nabi and the blessed Hijra, where Muslims all around the world celebrate our beloved holy Prophet Muhammad (saw). This is an opportunity for us the thank Allah (swt) … Read more
It is the time of year where millions of Muslims around the world are celebrating and commemorating the grand anniversary of the birth of the Holy Prophet of Islam and Messenger of Allah (swt), Muhammad ibn abd-Allah ibn abd al-Muttalib, peace be upon him. These days are some of the most important in the Islamic … Read more
While on his farewell Hajj, in his final address to the Muslims, the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) wanted to send a message, not to only those present during his time but also for the generations of Muslims to come. He narrated the verse of the Qur’an: “the believers are but one brotherhood.” This was his greatest … Read more
Note: Scroll down for the original Arabic text Where is the era of the Prophet compared to our era today, For there is an enormous difference between the one who is awake and the one who is sleeping. This life seems beautiful and embellished to us, So we have drowned in it’s raging sea. Did … Read more
Recently, there has been a strong wave of critisim against celebrating the Mawlid of the Prophet (saw). Some have said that is is a bid’a (innovation) and goes against Islam. Others have claimed that the Mawlid celebrations lead people into engaging in un-Islamic behaviour. Through defining the specific terms and analysing the accusations, we will … Read more
Read below for a quick factsheet about the Battle of Uhud and the lessons we can learn from it: The Battle of Uhud occurred on the 15th Shawwal in the year 3 A.H. The disbelievers sought to fight the Muslims as revenge for their humiliating defeat in the Battle of Badr. 700 Muslims gathered at … Read more
The year is coming to an end, the holidays are approaching and the sun is beaming joy into everyone’s spirits as the glorious summer weather approaches (for Australia at least). As you drive around the streets, you see houses with their front yards sparkling from Christmas-y fairy lights and ornaments. And of course, the Christmas … Read more
1- What was the year the prophet was born in known as? Aam al-feel, the year of the elephant 2- What was the prophet’s occupation before he became a prophet? Merchant 3- In which cave did Prophet Muhammad receive his first revelation of the Qur’an? The cave of Hira 4- What age did the prophet die? Around the age … Read more
You are probably used to hearing sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and the Ahlulbayt (a.s), however, have you ever thought of learning from the the hadiths of other Prophets? Attached below is a list of beautiful sayings from the Prophet Jesus (pbuh). Feel free to share with your friends! The above is a copy … Read more
Growing up as Muslims, we usually have the stories of the Prophets narrated to us as bedtime stories. However, when we grow older, we forget about our Prophets, who are our leaders and our guides. So in case you’ve forgotten, here’s a brief account about the second to last Messenger of God, Prophet Isa (Jesus) … Read more