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The Battle of Badr-The Real 300
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Bismillah, Many of us know of the movie “300”. What if I told you that 300 men defeated over 1000 men in battle. And they did this whilst FASTING! Impossible you say? Well, this did happen! The Battle of Badr, fought on the 17th of Ramadan in the 2nd year…
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Sa’eed Ibn Zayd (RA)-The Unsung Hero
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“O Lord, if You have prevented me from attaining this good, do not prevent my son from doing so.” -Zayd on his deathbed (father of Sa’eed RA) Bismillah, There are many “Unsung Heroes” in history. But Sa’eed Ibn Zayd (RA) is the most deserving of this title. Sa’eed Ibn Zayd…
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The 2nd Century Hijri- The Flourishing of Islamic Civilisation
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Bismillah, The 2nd century Hijri (719-816 CE) was a crucial time in Islamic history. The period marked the solidification of the Islamic empire and the flourishing of intellectual, cultural, and administrative growth. As well as the transition from Umayyad to an Abbasid Caliphate. 750 CE – Fall of the Umayyads…
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The Hijra-Migration to Medina
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Background The Hijra marks the migration of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his companions from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. This event was a turning point in Islamic history, symbolising the establishment of the first Muslim state and the beginning of the Islamic calendar. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the early…
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Sa’d Ibn Abi Waqqas (RA)-The Archer of Islam
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“Oh Allah, guide his shot and grant his supplication” Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on Sa’d (RA) Bismillah, No risk, no reward. Playing it safe in life is the biggest risk. We must muster the courage to take calculated risks for great rewards. Today, we will discuss the courageous life of Sa’d…
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The 1st Century Hijri: The Foundation of Islam
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The 1st century of the Hijri calendar, spanning from 622 to 719 CE, marks the most pivotal period in Islamic history. This century witnessed the birth and rapid expansion of Islam, laying the foundation for what would become the global ummah. Umar (RA) introduced the Hijri calendar as Caliph in…