Jafar Ibn Abi Talib (ra): Flying In Para...

<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

<p>This is the story of the family of Umm Salama (ra).  A blessed family that was the first to make 3 Hijrahs, yet was painfully separated more than once.<br/><br/>Sign up <a href='http://bit.ly/the-firsts'>here</a> to get notes sent straight to your inbox.</p> 

<p>She was most elegant and wise, and left behind her legacy through her support of the Prophet ﷺ, her students, her children, and the likes of Imam Hassan Al Basri who were brought up in her home. <br/><br/><br/>Sign up <a href='http://bit.ly/the-firsts'>here</a> to get notes se ... Show More

This week Rabia welcomes "Turkish Delight", the "Blue Devil Imam", chaplain Abdullah Antepli, faculty at Sanford School of Public Policy. A dear friend and long time mentor, Abdullah brings to this discussion a lifetime of experience having lived in around the world in different ... Show More

The handsome prophet. 

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

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

The power of Ibrahim's (S) prayers with Allah prompt mention of those most infamous, and the genius behind crafting the du'a for Mekkah to be a “city of peace.”-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For a more personalized a ... Show More

Relationship To Prophet Muhammad 

Ali and Fatima_ From Love to the Pain of Death Many came to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, asking whom he loved the most, including Ali (ra) and Fatima (ra). He had the most eloquent answer, while maintaining his character of honesty. Even though Fatima was very dear to him and his hear ... Show More

Medina (Yathrib) was in the middle of the civil war, when one of the factions was introduced to the Prophet Muhammad. The encounter left two men captivated, and gradually more and more people became enamored by his message. All in strict secrecy. By Sheikh Azhar NasserLecture not ... Show More

In his early years the prophet Muhammad was looked after by Halima, his mother Amina, his grandfather Abdul Mutalib, and his uncle Abu Talib. Sheikh Azhar talks describes each of them and the level to which they believed in his greatness even from childhood, comparing Sunnia and ... Show More