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.
Jul 31
Surah An-Nisaa: The Women - Verse 46 - One-Eyed Taylor
What happens when words are used cleverly, or distorted entirely? Today, you'll hear the story of a one-eyed tailor whose work sparks a poetic jab, an Imam who outsmarts a governor's curse, and greetings that seem peaceful but hide deadly meaning. Each tale reveals just how power ... Show More
11m 25s
Apr 2022
The Unlettered Prophet - Ramadan Reflections 11
<p>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 l ... Show More
12m 30s
Jan 2021
80. Surah Abasa | سورة عبس
The chapter was revealed in Mecca. While the Prophet was speaking to some pagan notables, hoping to convert them, a blind Muslim man came up to learn from him, but in his eagerness to attract them to Islam, the Prophet frowned at him. The Prophet was reproached by God. In the sec ... Show More
3m 31s