Islamic History

Passages from the lives of the best generations and of the heirs of the Prophets…

Mon 14 Rajab 1441AH 9-3-2020AD

The unique features of the seerah (biography of Muhammad)

Tue 4 Rabi Al Thani 1440AH 11-12-2018AD

The Seerah has a number of unique features which make studying it a source of spiritual and intellectual pleasure. Studying it is essential for all scholars of shari'ah, daa 'iyahs who call people to Allah and those who are concerned with social reforms, to ensure that Islam will be conveyed to the people in a convincing manner, so that they will know that it is the refuge to which they should turn at times of trouble or confusion, so that the people's hearts will be open to the daa 'iyahs and the reforms promoted by the reformers will be more successful and more sound.

The Birth-Date of the Prophet and the History of the Mawlid Part III of III

Tue 12 Rabi Al Awwal 1440AH 20-11-2018AD

A detailed research in to the validity of celebrating the birthday of prophet Muhammad saw

The Birth-Date of the Prophet and the History of the Mawlid Part II of III

Sat 9 Rabi Al Awwal 1440AH 17-11-2018AD

It is unanimously agreed upon, by historians, legal specialists and theologians of all groups, that the Prophet ﷺ himself never commanded his followers to...

The Birth-Date of the Prophet and the History of the Mawlid Part I of III

Thu 7 Rabi Al Awwal 1440AH 15-11-2018AD

This article comprises of three parts. In part one, the various opinions regarding the birth-date of the beloved Prophet ﷺ are mentioned. In part...

A Brief History of Al-Masjid Al-Haraam in Makkah

Wed 22 Safar 1440AH 31-10-2018AD

Praise be to Allah. Al-Masjid al-Haraam (the Sacred Mosque) is situated in Makkah, a city in the Arabian Peninsula 330 meters above sea-level. The history...

The Story of Yusuf (Peace be upon him) [3/3]

Thu 2 Safar 1440AH 11-10-2018AD

The final part of the best of all stories ends in Egypt As Prophet Yusuf ﷺ had predicted, seven years of famine followed seven years...

The Story of Yusuf (Peace be upon him) [2/3]

Wed 1 Safar 1440AH 10-10-2018AD

The many struggles of Yusuf (Peace be upon him) The Egyptian who bought Yusuf ﷺ from the caravan gave him a position of responsibility in...

The Prophet’s ﷺ Heart

Mon 28 Safar 1438AH 28-11-2016AD

While describing the Prophet ﷺ, ʿAlī (RA) said, “He had the most giving of hearts.” Ibn al-Qayyim, Jalaʾ al-Afhām, pg. 199, commented, “because of...

Tracing The Prophet’s Footsteps

Thu 15 Rabi Al Awwal 1435AH 16-1-2014AD

Following his footsteps peace and blessings be upon him