How and why the qiblah was changed from Jersalem to the Kaaba: - The Jewish tribes had been mocking Muslims for worshipping towards Jerusalem - Quranic verses in Surah Baqarah explain why the Qiblah was changed - Quran's criticism of the people who had enmity in their hearts against Muslims. Lecture notes available at http://www.why-quran.org/?p=470. Subsc ... Show More
Dec 2024
Prophet Offering Retribution
In his last days, knowing death was imminent, Prophet Muhammad called his uncle Abbas and Imam Ali. He asked his uncle to carry out his will and settle his affairs after the prophet's death. When the uncle demured, the prophet asked Imam Ali, who accepted. The Prophet also gave I ... Show More
43m 53s
Dec 2024
When We Stopped Praying Towards Al-Quds: Story of Masjid Qiblatayn | Special Episode | Al-Aqsa Series
<p>Masjid al-Qiblatayn in Madinah marks the site where the qiblah of the Muslims changed from Masjid al-Aqsa to Masjid al-Haram. Dr. Omar Suleiman explains when, why, and how this occurred, and what it meant for the Muslims who passed away before the qiblah changed.</p>
10m 50s
Jul 2021
Ep. 1 - Growing up in Makkah | His Hajj Story
<p>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 ... Show More
14m 23s