Tufayl ibn Amr (ra): The Hidden Legend

While Abdullah ibn Abbas (ra) became known for his knowledge and eloquence, his younger brother Qutham (ra) was known for something else: his striking resemblance to the Prophet ﷺ.In this episode, discover how Qutham, who was raised alongside al-Husayn (ra), the last to leave the ... Show More

He wasn’t a scholar like his brother, but he found his own way to serve.While Abdullah ibn Abbas (ra) became one of the greatest scholars of Islam, his younger brother Ubaydullah (ra) chose a different path: business, generosity, and support.In this episode, discover how Ubaydull ... Show More

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 his c ... 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

When leaving for Tabuk, the Prophet (s) appointed Imam Ali (as) as his deputy in Madinah to protect against any uprising led by the Munafiqeen. Explaining it's significance, he said to Imam Ali "You are to me as Harun was to Musa, except that there is no prophet after me." T ... Show More

The life of Umar ibn Al-Khattab (R.A.) is a shining page of Islamic history, which outshines and supersedes all other histories. The history of all nations put together does not contain even a part of what his life contained of noble conduct, glory, sincerity and calling others f ... Show More

Prophet Muhammad destroys all the idols in the Kaaba with Imam Ali's help and washes the images that had been drawn inside. He then introduced Islam to the Meccans, discarding their ideas of nationalism and tribalism, and offered a general amnesty regardless of if they conve ... Show More

Warfare during Battle of Badr and the Muslim's victory: - The story of Umayr ibn Al-Humam, who longed for a martyrdom - The two youth who killed Abu Jahl, and how they attacked him - Abu Jahl's arrogance even with his dying breaths - Umayyah ibn Khalaf's attempt to ... Show More

شاعر لم يعد اسمه يدلّ عليه فحسب، وإنّما صار صفة لكلّ من جادت يده بالأعطيات، ولم يكن غريباً عليه أن ينشأ على هذا القدر من الجود والسّخاء، فأمّه كانت تُبذّر كلّ ما عندها لإكرام النّاس، إلى أنْ حجر إخوتها على أموالها، مات والده وهو صغير السنّ، فتربّى في حِجر جدّه، الذي أراد أن يعلّم ... Show More

لا تطيبُ الحكاياتُ إلا بذكرِ الشعراء، وتاريخُنا العربيّ يحفَل بسيَر الكثيرِ منهم، تركوا لنا إِرثًا أدبيًا عظيمًا خُطَّ بأحرفٍ من ذهب.  لذلك لا تحْلو الأحاديثُ إلا بأخبارهم،   بفصاحةٍ وقوّةٍ في البيان، تجِدونَها في أشعارِهم.   نروي لكم اليوم في بودكاست "حكواتي" عن شاعرٍ عَلَمٍ أشه ... Show More

Who are the most beloved companions of Prophet Muhammad (saww)? Do Muslims universally hold affection for all Sahaba? Can a companion with animosity towards Imam Ali (as) be considered righteous? Join our co-hosts Ahmed & Sayed Ali as they unravel the Shia/Sunni perspectives, exp ... Show More

رُزق والده به عندما كان يعمل طيّاناً، لكنّه كان ضريراً منذ ولادته، كُنّي بأبي مُعاذ، وأصبح من الشّعراء المُخضرمين فيما بعد، إلّا أنه كان قبيح العمى دميم الخِلقة، طويلاً ضخم الجسد، جاحظ العينين مَجدور الوجه، فضُرب به المثل لقباحته.  إنّه الشّاعر بشار بن بُرد، وإليكم سيرة حياته، في ... Show More