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The Expulsion of Banu Qaynuqa
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Bismillah, The early years in Madinah were a crucial time for building a united community under the leadership of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. One of the most significant early political and social events in this period was the expulsion of the Jewish tribe of Banu Qaynuqa in 3 AH (624 CE).…
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The Change of Qibla – A Turning Point in Islamic History
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Bismillah, One of the most profound moments in early Islamic history (2 AH / 624 CE) was the change in the Qibla—the direction of prayer (salah)—from Bayt al-Maqdis (Jerusalem) to the Kaaba in Makkah. This moment, though seemingly physical in nature, carried deep spiritual, psychological, and political significance for the…
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The Year of Sorrow
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“For indeed, with hardship comes ease.” (Surah Ash-Sharh, 94:6) Bismillah The Year of Sorrow (‘Aam al-Huzn, عام الحزن) was one of the most difficult periods in the life of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). It took place around the 10th year of Prophethood (619 CE) and was marked by immense personal and…
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The Constitution of Medina
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“Indeed, Allah commands you to render trusts to whom they are due and when you judge between people to judge with justice.” (Qur’an 4:58) Bismillah, In the early days of Islam, as the Muslim community faced hostility and displacement in Mecca, the migration to Medina (then known as Yathrib) in…
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Yahya عليه السلام – Truth & Falsehood
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فَنَادَتْهُ ٱلْمَلَـٰٓئِكَةُ وَهُوَ قَآئِمٌۭ يُصَلِّى فِى ٱلْمِحْرَابِ أَنَّ ٱللَّهَ يُبَشِّرُكَ بِيَحْيَىٰ مُصَدِّقًۢا بِكَلِمَةٍۢ مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ وَسَيِّدًۭا وَحَصُورًۭا وَنَبِيًّۭا مِّنَ ٱلصَّـٰلِحِينَ So the angels called out to him while he stood praying in the sanctuary, “Allah gives you good news of ˹the birth of˺ John who will confirm the Word of…
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Zakariyahعليه السلام- Hope & Devotion
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يَـٰزَكَرِيَّآ إِنَّا نُبَشِّرُكَ بِغُلَـٰمٍ ٱسْمُهُۥ يَحْيَىٰ لَمْ نَجْعَل لَّهُۥ مِن قَبْلُ سَمِيًّۭا ٧ ˹The angels announced,˺ “O Zachariah! Indeed, We give you the good news of ˹the birth of˺ a son, whose name will be Yahya—a name We have not given to anyone before.” SURAH MARYAM (V 7) Bismillah, We…
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Yunus عليه السلام- Patience & Repentance
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Surah 37وَإِنَّ يُونُسَ لَمِنَ ٱلْمُرْسَلِينَ ١٣٩ إِذْ أَبَقَ إِلَى ٱلْفُلْكِ ٱلْمَشْحُونِ ١٤٠ And Jonah was indeed one of the messengers. ˹Remember˺ when he fled to the overloaded ship. SURAH AS-SAFFAT (V 139-140): Bismillah, Patience is the greatest virtue. But the most difficult to achieve. Allah (SWT) is with the patient.…
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Al-Yasaعليه السلام- Faith & Miracles
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وَإِسْمَـٰعِيلَ وَٱلْيَسَعَ وَيُونُسَ وَلُوطًۭا ۚ وَكُلًّۭا فَضَّلْنَا عَلَى ٱلْعَـٰلَمِينَ ˹We also guided˺ Ishmael, Elisha, Jonah, and Lot, favouring each over other people ˹of their time˺. SURAH AL-AN’AM (V 86) Bismillah, Religion requires faith. Faith in Allah’s(SWT) miracles. Today, we explore the life and miracles of Prophet Al-Yasa (AS), a revered…
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Ilyas عليه السلام- Resilience & Mission
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Surah 37وَإِنَّ إِلْيَاسَ لَمِنَ ٱلْمُرْسَلِينَ ١٢٣ إِذْ قَالَ لِقَوْمِهِۦٓ أَلَا تَتَّقُونَ ١٢٤ And Ilyas was indeed one of the messengers. ˹Remember˺ when he said to his people, “Will you not fear ˹Allah˺? SURAH AS-SAFFAT (V 123-124) Bismillah, Every worthwhile mission requires resilience. Resilience by definition mean- “the capacity to withstand or to…
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Sulaimanعليه السلام- Wisdom & Blessings
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فَتَبَسَّمَ ضَاحِكًۭا مِّن قَوْلِهَا وَقَالَ رَبِّ أَوْزِعْنِىٓ أَنْ أَشْكُرَ نِعْمَتَكَ ٱلَّتِىٓ أَنْعَمْتَ عَلَىَّ وَعَلَىٰ وَٰلِدَىَّ وَأَنْ أَعْمَلَ صَـٰلِحًۭا تَرْضَىٰهُ وَأَدْخِلْنِى بِرَحْمَتِكَ فِى عِبَادِكَ ٱلصَّـٰلِحِينَ So Solomon smiled in amusement at her words, and prayed, “My Lord! Inspire me to ˹always˺ be thankful for Your favours which You have blessed me…