Prophet Muhammad was an illiterate man, a fact well known to everyone, especially his disbelieving enemies. But isnât illiteracy a shame? We answer that yes, for you and me illiteracy is an embarrassment. But for our beloved prophet Muhammad, it was an honor. Why? Find the answers and much more in this week's Quran session.
May 9
Surah An-Nisaa: The Women - Verse 23 - Strong Muslim Children
In today's Tafsir, we examine why Islam has specific guidelines regarding whom you can and cannot marry. These rules are not just faith-based; they're backed by time-honored wisdom and modern scientific findings. If you want strong, healthy children, the next 10 minutes will sure ... Show More
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Apr 25
Surah An-Nisaa: The Women - Verse 21 - No Cash, No Divorce!
The dowry is a woman's right in Islam. However, we find that it often causes problems during the divorce. In today's Tafsir, we will explain the dowry's role during separation and divorce and how some Muslim men abuse and coerce their wives for material gain. If you or someone yo ... Show More
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Apr 2022
The Unlettered Prophet - Ramadan Reflections 11
Having never gone to an official school to learn the art of reading and writing, some have claimed that Prophet Muhammad was illiterate. However, given that he had the best teacher, that is Allāh, and that he would experience the greatest ever events in his life, how can peopl ... Show More
12m 30s
Mar 2023
Day 320 - The Prophet's Camel is Lost
Qaswa, the camel of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, is lost during the battle of Tabuk. Once again, the hypocrites make fun of this situation by saying not nice things about the Prophet. What are they saying? And can Qaswa be found? This is Day 320 out of 365 days of stories ... Show More
1m 45s
Dec 2021
Day 81 - Umar Wanted to Kill the Prophet
Not being able to stand in Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his mission to spread Islam in Makkah, Abu Jahl puts a prize reward for anyone to kill him. Umar, the bravest among them sets up to do this. This is Day 81 out of 365 days of stories of the greatest man in the wor ... Show More
3m 2s
Sep 2021
Hirja: Abu Bakr, Ali, and Prophet Muhammad
When Prophet Muhammad learned about the assassination plot against him, he choose his most trustworthy companion to be the decoy: Ali ibn Abi Talib. Why did Abu Bakr migrated with the Prophet? Sunni vs Shia views on the merits of the Quranic verse on Abu Bakr during this hijrat ( ... Show More
54m 52s
May 2022
Death / Martyrdom of the Prophet - Ramadan Reflections 30
The Quran makes it clear to Muslims that we are not a cult of personalities. We do not worship people – neither Prophets, Messengers, Imams, nor scholars. We worship Allah. However, as Prophet Muhammad plays such a prominent role in Islam, some people felt that it would be ha ... Show More
12m 4s
May 2024
Imam Ali - As Harun was to Musa | Tabuk Pt 2
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."
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56m 29s
Apr 2022
Prophet Jesus and his Fore-telling of the Prophet - Ramadan Reflections 04
Prophet Jesus, undeniably one of the greatest prophets which Allāh had sent to guide humanity managed to bring countless people back to Allāh, after having many people of the Children of Israel deviate. However his greatest sign would be to introduce the final Prophet, Muhammad - ... Show More
19m 1s