Abu Dharr Al Ghifari (ra): Living and Dy...

<p>Saaed (ra) and his wife Fatima (ra) embraced Islam early on and were instrumental in the eventual conversion of Omar Ibn Al-Khattab (ra). Saeed (ra) lived a life of anonymity despite being amongst the 10 most prominent of those promised Paradise.<br/><br/>Sign up <a href='http ... Show More

<p>Before he earned his wings in Paradise, Jafar Ibn Abi Talib (ra) earned a special place in the heart of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. He went down in history as the eloquent young man who brought an Abyssinian king to Islam.<br/><br/>Sign up <a href='http://bit.ly/the-firsts'>here</a> t ... Show More

<p>The Najashi of Abyssinia (Modern Day Ethopia) gave shelter to the Muslims when no one would, and eventually became a Muslim himself. But did you know that his uncle and brothers once sold him into slavery and that his character was shaped by that betrayal?<br/><br/>Sign up <a ... Show More

One of the most beloved of the Sahabahs. One of the ten promised Paradise. The one whom the Prophet prophesied as one who shall live alone, who shall die alone and who shall be resurrected alone. What was meant this prophesy? And who was Abu Dhar Al Ghifari? What made him so bles ... Show More

Sh. Omar Suleiman reflects on the story of a Bedouin who describes himself between two states: that of thanking Allah, and seeking forgiveness from Him, and how his simple praise of Allah was considered masterful. 

Alone in Hira, the Prophet ﷺ was commanded to read. How did this moment prove that nothing is impossible with Allah’s help?For more Clips from scholars like Mufti Menk, listen to Inside Islam Podcast — available on Apple and Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ... Show More

Stories of the first two hijras, which went to Abyssinia. Given by Sheikh Azhar NasserLecture notes available at why-quran.org/blog/tag/life-of-prophet-muhammad.Subscribe to watch the lectures live and participate in the Q&A at the end of each class.Video recording of this lectur ... Show More

Abu Bakr_ Setting His Own Standards Abu Bakr’s (ra) character is best described by the words of Ali (ra), ‘he is the first to every good’. Abu Bakr (ra) was the ultimate trendsetter, the fastest to do the good deed. In episode 10 of The Firsts, Sh. Omar Suleiman continues to talk ... Show More

Zaid Ibn Amr (ra)_ A One Man Ummah Zaid Ibn Amr Ibn Nufaid (ra) is an absolutely remarkable figure in the history of Islam and has a story unlike any other from the companions of the Prophet ﷺ. Aside from being a monotheist before the coming of Islam, he would guide people to wha ... Show More

This is a story of struggle, hardship, pain, grief, heartbreak, agony and survival, to a guidance from Allah from darkness to light, narrowness to vastness, loneliness to being part of an ummah, and from heartbreaking loss to gain and healing. 

<p>Shaykh Yasir Qadhi gives a detailed analysis of the life of Prophet &nbsp;Muhammad (peace be upon him) from the original sources. &nbsp;</p> <p>Study the Biography of the single greatest human being that ever walked &nbsp;the surface of this earth, whom Allah sent as a Mercy t ... Show More

Abu Bakr_ Second to None in the Pursuit of God Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (ra) was the ultimate “first”: quick to believe, quick to do good, never hesitant to follow the Prophet ï·º, and had a natural instinct toward good. In Episode 9 of The Firsts, Sh. Omar Suleiman describes the noble ... Show More

Abu Bakr – Part 3 There Will Never Be Another One Prophet Muhammad ï·º was keen to remember and honor “the firsts” for their support, suffering, and sincerity. Abu Bakr’s (ra) honor surpassed everyone’s, including that of Umar ibn al Khattab (ra). He surpassed everyone by ... Show More