Abu Qudamah

The life of Khabbab ibn al-Aratt (RA) is one of the most moving examples of patience, sacrifice, and unwavering faith in early Islamic history.Among the first ten people to accept Islam, Khabbab (RA) embraced the truth at a time when doing so meant severe persecution. A slave and ... Show More

The story of Ashab Al-Kahf (the People of the Cave) is one of the most powerful lessons of faith, courage, and trust in Allah, narrated in Surah Al-Kahf.They were a group of young believers living under the rule of a Roman emperor who enforced pagan worship and punished anyone wh ... Show More

In this powerful reminder, Shaykh Muhammad Abdul Jabbar highlights the ultimate truth: Allah is the King of all Kings. No throne, no empire, no ruler in this world holds even a fraction of the power, sovereignty, and majesty of Allah. Shaykh Abdul Jabbar takes us on a reflective ... Show More

<p>He embraced Islam later in the Prophet ﷺ’s life, but strove to catch up in seeking and serving knowledge, sometimes almost going to extremes in that pursuit. Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-As (ra) became among the first to gain permission to record the Prophet ﷺ’s teachings in writin ... Show More

<p>He rode behind the Prophet ﷺ, stood by him in battle, and carried him to his final resting place. Fadl ibn Abbas (ra) may not be well-known, but his life was filled with unforgettable moments: from the powerful lesson behind “lower your gaze” to riding with the Prophet ﷺ on hi ... Show More

<p>The Prophet ﷺ called his grandson a sayyid, and indeed, Hasan (ra) was a master among men.<br/><br/>Explore the life and legacy of Hasan ibn Ali (ra) in rich detail: his joyous birth, the Prophet ﷺ’s love for him, his unique personality and generosity, his worship and many Haj ... Show More

<p>What do we mean when we say Imam Hussain (as) saved Islam? In this episode, we are joined by the esteemed Sayed Mahdi Modarresi, who explores the unique relationship between Allah (swt) and Imam Hussain (as) in Karbala. We discuss the Godly concepts of Tawhid, reliance, and th ... Show More

<p>Karbala and the events following can be viewed in several angles in ways affecting Shia Muslims and the general Muslim world. This week, Sheikh Mohamed Abbas Panju of Najaf joins us to discuss the following and more: the wilayah of Imam Hussain (as), the concept of Ulama-al-Ab ... Show More

<p>He was the son of the Pharoah of this Ummah who fought the Prophet ﷺ and his companions even up until the opening of Makkah. But through a journey of many twists and turns, came back to the Prophet ﷺ as one of his most loyal companions. His story of selflessness and martyrdom ... Show More

It’s time we talked about Imam Hassan (AS). The second Imam of the Shia is often vilified or overlooked, particularly regarding his misunderstood “peace treaty” with Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan. In this episode, the respected Sayed Mohammed Hassan Al Sheraa helps us navigate his wisd ... Show More

Muawiyyah dies and as planned, his son Yazid succeeds him as Caliph. But there are many people in the Muslim Empire who do not agree with this. Two of them are Husayn ibn Ali and Abdullah ibn Zubayr. They refuse to give Yazid the pledge and flee to Mecca. Ibn Zubayr begins to bui ... Show More

We cannot pay a visit to Imam Hussain in Karbala without first visiting his brother, Abul Fadhl al-Abbas. And this is not mere protocol — for one can not connect to Imam Hussain without first acknowledging the rights and status of Abul Fadhl. What are his rights and status? Imam ... Show More

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan gives an interesting analysis in today’s session on the Prophet SAW and how his relationship is with us and the kind of love and care he has for his Ummah. Surah Ale Imran demonstrates the happenings of the Battle of Uhud. the main point of interest is cent ... Show More