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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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Anas ibn Malik (RA) – A Life of Service For The Prophet ﷺ
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“O Allah! Increase his wealth and offspring and bless (for him) whatever You give him.” –Prophet (ﷺ) Bismillah, When you do something, do it 100%. Or don’t do it at all. Among the noble companions of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, few were as close and consistent in companionship as Anas…
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Mu’adh ibn Jabal (RA): The Scholar Among the Companions
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“The most knowledgeable of my Ummah in matters of halal and haram is Mu’adh ibn Jabal.” -Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) (Tirmidhi) Knowledge is Power. That is, the right kind of knowledge. Among the noble companions of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), one name stands out when it comes to deep understanding of…
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Khalid Ibn Al-Waleed (RA)- The Sword of Allah (SWT)
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“What a good slave of Allah and member of the tribe Khalid bin al-Waleed is! [He is] one of the swords of Allah (SWT) that Allah, may He be glorified and exalted, has unsheathed against disbelievers and hypocrites.`” -Musnad Ahmad 43 Bismillah, Khalid ibn Al-Waleed (RA) stands as one of…
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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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Bilal (RA)- The First Mu’adhin
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“Tell me of the best deed you did after embracing Islam, for I heard your footsteps in front of me in Paradise.” Prophet Muhammad ﷺ on Bilal (RA) Sahih al-Bukhari 1149 Bismillah, Everyone loves a hero’s journey. An underdog who rises to success and prominence. Well not many stories equal…
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Jafar ibn Abi Talib (RA) – The Flying Companion
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“As for you, you resemble me physically and in character.” -Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on Jafar (RA) Bismillah Jannah is not Free! We must work hard to attain it. But in the end the matter is to Allah (SWT). Today, we will examine the life of Jafar (RA), a companion and…
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Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib (RA)- The Lion of Allah
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Bismillah, Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib (RA), an uncle to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), stands as one of the most revered companions in Islamic history. Known for his physical strength, bravery, and devotion to Islam, Hamza (RA) was a vital figure during the early years of Islam, playing a crucial role in…
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Abu Ubaidah (RA) – The Trustworthy One
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Every nation has a trustworthy guardian, and the trustworthy guardian of this Ummah is Abu ‘Ubaidah bin Jarrah.” -Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Bismillah, Trust is the foundation of all relationships. However, being trustworthy is no easy feat! It requires you to fight with your selfish wants and desires, for the sake…
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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…