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Examining the main factors in the spread of Islam after Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him)’s death
Introduction It is no coincidence that Islam has become the second largest and the fastest growing religion in the world (Esposito 2002:1). Numerous factors, reasons and circumstances are responsible for the spread and wide acceptance of Islam. Factors such as educational, spiritual, social, cultural, economic, political, psychological, historical, geographical, etc., are from amongst the factors …
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Umar Ibn Al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him)
Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) was born thirteen years after the year of the elephant, which makes him approximately 13 years younger than the holy prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) accepted Islam in Makkah after the prophet (peace be upon him) made dua …
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Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (May Allah be pleased with him)
Abu Bakr (May Allah be pleased with him) was the first free man to accept Islam after the prophet Muhammed received his first revelation in Makkah. During the life of the prophet, Abu Bakr (May Allah be pleased with him) was the closest of the companions to him. Amr ibn al-Aas (May Allah be …
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History of Al Aqsa Part 2 – Understanding the first verse of Surat Al-‘Isrā’ (The Night Journey)
Masjid Al-Aqsa has always been dear to the hearts of Muslims, but how much do we know about Islam’s third holiest site and its history? Check out the first in a series of informative videos on the history of Masjid Al-Aqsa, share and help spread this knowledge by donating towards the project. Donate …
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The Factors Which Led To The Battle Of Badr
Introduction In the following essay, a precise account of the incidents and factors which led to the battle of Badr will be addressed. Secondly, the reasons and motives behind why the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) took the steps he did which led to the first battle in Islam will also be …
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The prophet’s journey to Shaam
The prophet was twelve years old when his uncle Abu Taalib intended to visit the land Shaam (current day Syria, Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan). It was customary for the Quraysh who were engaged in trade to visit Shaam once every year. Abu Taalib had not intended to take his nephew Muhammad, however when the caravan …
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History of Al Aqsa Part 1 – Introduction
Masjid Al-Aqsa has always been dear to the hearts of Muslims, but how much do we know about Islam’s third holiest site and its history? Check out the first in a series of informative videos on the history of Masjid Al-Aqsa, share and help spread this knowledge by donating towards the project. Donate …
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Date of Birth of the prophet (peace be upon him)
Question: When is the birthday of demise of the prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him)? Answer: The precise date of the birth of Muhammad is disputed among the historians and scholars. Ibn Jowzi states that the scholar’s consensus is that the prophet was born in the Islamic month of Rabi’ al-Awwal (570 A.D). …
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Abdul Mutalib (The prophets Grandfather)
Abdul Mutalib was the Grandfather of our beloved prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him). His mother’s name was Salma and his father was Haashim. Abdul Mutalib was very young when his father Haashim died. When Haashim was about to die, he told his brother Mutalib, “Go to Madinah and bring my son Shibah to …
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Halima Sa`diyah
Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) was breastfed by his mother Aminah for the first few days after his birth. After that Thuwayba who was the freed slave of Abu Lahab breast fed the prophet. Thuwayba was freed by Abu Lahab after she had given him the good news of the prophets birth. Thuwayba nursed our Prophet …
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