Before Islam, the Quraysh knew the Ka’bah was special, but they misused the holy site in pursuit of idolatry. As a result, the Prophet ﷺ avoided the Ka’bah in his early years, wishing to stay away from shirk and obscenity. But that would change once he received revelation. As he learned about what the Ka’bah truly stood for—a symbol of monotheism in a lost w ... Show More
Jul 2021
Ep. 2 - Falling In Love With Madinah | His Hajj Story
<p>Forced out of the only home they knew, the Prophet ﷺ and the Companions missed Makkah dearly. They reminisced through tearful poetry and heartbreaking conversations, until the Prophet ﷺ made a du’a that not only gave them solace, but made the city of Madinah twice as beloved t ... Show More
10m 28s
Jul 2021
Ep. 3 - A Dream Before Umrah | His Hajj Story
<p>Sometimes a sign can lead to good things that we didn’t expect. For the Prophet ﷺ, the truth of a dream of performing Umrah was assured, but it was not to be fulfilled immediately. Instead, it re-directed to a lasting good: the Treaty of Hudaybiyah. <br/>What did the eventual ... Show More
13m 58s
May 2022
Perfecting and Completing Islam - Ramadan Reflections 29
<p>The Prophet worked hard for 23-years – in Mecca and Medina – and brought a faith to the Quraysh and the world a ‘new religion’ which would feature teachings such as: Monotheism, Prophethood, and the Day of Resurrection. In addition, he brought the practical r ... Show More
12m 49s
Jun 2019
Lessons from the Quran - Ramadhan Reflections 2019 [Day 30]
<p>And We sent him (back as a Messenger at Nineveh) to a people <strong>hundred</strong> <strong>thousand</strong> strong, rather they were even more. (37:47)</p>
<p>Commentary</p>
<p><strong>NUMBER 100,000:</strong> This verse from Sūrah al-Sāffāt speaks about the great Prophet, ... Show More
4m 22s