In the sixth year after Hijrat the Holy Prophet PBUH decided to invite the rulers and kings of neighbouring countries to embrace Islam. Preparation for sending letters with special messengers were started in 6 A.H. The actual despatch of the messengers took place in 7 A.H. Among those to whom the Holy Prophet PBUH sent […]
Defeat in the battle of Uhad came as a great shock to the Muslims. They could not understand how they could achieve victory at Badr, when they were heavily outnumbered and shabbily equipped and then suffer defeat at the hands of an army which they had already forced to retreat. Their defeat, however, made it […]
Fasting: Fasting in the month of Ramazan was made obligatory upon all adult Muslim In the second year of the Hijrat in these words of the Quran: “O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you so that you may (lean) self-restraint.” (2: 183) Zakat: The payment […]
Hypocrites / Munafikeen At the time of the Prophet’s migration, many people of Madinah accepted Islam. However, among them there were some who did not like the success of the Prophet’s mission. They are known as ‘Hypocrites’ or Munafiqin in the Holy Quran that says the following about them: When it is said to them. […]
Settlement of Muhajirin: The Muslims in Madinah belonged to two categories. Those who had migrated to Madinah firom Makkah were known as Muhajirin or emigrants. Those who belonged to Madinah and had given shelter to the emigrants and helped them were known as Ansar or the Helpers. The emigrants were generaliy poor as even those […]
1ST YEAR OF HIJRAT Mosque of the Prophet PBUH The first important thing that the Holy Prophet PBUH did on arriving in Medinah was to build a mosque that not only became a spiritual centre for worship. but also the political and military headquarters for the new state. All affairs of the state were conducted […]
a) Cave of Hira he event that took place in the cave of Hira was the beginning of revelation of the Holy Quran that not only changed the lives of people of Arabia but also the history of the world. It marked the beginning of Hazrat Muhammad’s Prophethood PBUH and the spread of Islam’s universal […]
a) Causes It was after the pledges of Aqabah that the idea of migrating to Yasrib was born in the heart of the Holy Prophet PBUH, but there were also strong reasons, which compelled him to leave Makkah for Yasrib. The people ot Makkah were generally hard and ill tempered. On the other hand, the […]
After the death of Abu Talib, the Quraish increased their attacks against the Holy Prophet PBUH. This new situation meant that he could no longer stay in Makkah with any hope of victory. Before things became too critical, he had to explore new avenues in his search for support. So, accompained by his adopted son, […]
The acceptance of Islam by Hamza, the Prophet’s PBUH uncle and Umar, son of Khattab, greatly upset and enraged the pagans. They could see the honour and prestige of the Holy Prophet PBUH and his followers growing. They also saw the respect with which Najashi had treated the Muslims and so they began to fear […]
Significance of Migration to Abyssinia The migration of the Holy Prophet PBUH companions to Abyssinia was a significant event which can be described as the first major political move taken by the Holy Prophet PBUH When the companions went on their long trip to Abyssinia, each one of them had in his mind only one tie […]
Reaction of early Muslims towards persecution The Muslims of early days although limited in number, had very strong faith and belief in Allah and His Prophet They maintained this faith, regardless of the consequences. For instance, the Muslim slaves who were tortured mercilessly by their masters never renounced their religion, and at times, lost their […]