Seerah

Chroniclers have mentioned that when the Apostle of God liberated Mecca he put a young man named !It"b in place to govern the city and provided for him a modest stipend of four dirhams (approximately two measures of silver) daily. The Apostle of God ...

Chroniclers have mentioned that when the Apostle o...

Imam Ali said in describing the Prophet: 'He was the most open handed of people, and the most lenient of them, and the most noble. Whoever met him and knew him loved him ...' 111 Imam Ali relates: 'He was the most concerned of the people for the peop...

Imam Ali said in describing the Prophet: 'He was t...

The Apostle of God, would always joke with people and seek to delight them. 106 It is related that Im"m al-K")im, peace be upon him, said: 'Often a Bedouin Arab would come and give him a gift and then he would say: 'Give me the price of my gift!' And...

The Apostle of God, would always joke with people ...

When he was seriously ill with his fatal illness, the Apostle of God came to the mosque and said: 'My Lord, mighty and majestic is He, has passed judgement and has sworn that he will not overlook the wrong of any wrongdoer. So I adjure you by God, an...

When he was seriously ill with his fatal illness, ...

Imam Ali, Commander of the Faithful said: 'Whenever the fighting became intense we would shield ourselves with the Apostle of God, may Allah bless him and his family, and no- one would be closer to the enemy than him.' 72 Imam Ali also said: 'For the...

Imam Ali, Commander of the Faithful said: 'Wheneve...

It is related that Imam Ali said: 'Whenever the Apostle of God saw something he liked he said: 'Praise be to God by whose blessings good things come to pass.' 97 Imam Sadiq said: 'Whenever the Apostle of God found something that pleased him he would ...

It is related that Imam Ali said: 'Whenever the Ap...

The Apostle of God was also greatly disposed to fasting and seclusion, to supplication and asking forgiveness from God, to praising God and making pilgrimage and giving alms. He used to say: 'One who fasts is in a state of worship even if he is upon ...

The Apostle of God was also greatly disposed to fa...

The Prophet Muhammad was passionate in his submission to God. It is related by H{usayn son of Imam Ali who spoke on the subject of the humility of the Apostle of God during his prayers saying: 'He would weep until his prayer mat became wet with tears...

The Prophet Muhammad was passionate in his submiss...

He was also a model of mercy and kindness. It is related: 'The Prophet if he heard, during prayer, a child crying he would hasten the end of prayer so that the child's mother [who was praying with the Prophet] could go to the child. Someone said to h...

He was also a model of mercy and kindness. It is r...

The Apostle of God's forgiveness and kindness was not confined to human beings but also encompassed animals. Once he saw a she camel that had been hobbled but was still loaded and it was evidently heavy for her although she was standing and hobbled. ...

The Apostle of God's forgiveness and kindness was ...

The Apostle of God was a supreme example in abstinence. It is related that Ibn Abb"s said: 'Once, Omar entered into the presence of the Apostle of God who was seated upon a mat of straw fibres which had left marks upon his side. Omar said: 'O Prophet...

The Apostle of God was a supreme example in abstin...

It is related that Anas said: 'I was walking with the Apostle of God and he was wearing a rough cloak from Najr"n. A Bedouin Arab approached him and pulled him so violently by his cloak that I saw that the Apostle of God's shoulder had been marked by...

It is related that Anas said: 'I was walking with ...

'When he spoke those present would lower their heads as though birds had landed upon them and when he fell silent they would speak and they would not vie with each other to speak.' 49 Orwah ibn Mas!Yd al-Thaqaf: described the depth of the Muslims' lo...

'When he spoke those present would lower their hea...

Ibn Abb"s relates: 'The Apostle of God, may Allah bless him and his family, would sit upon the earth, and eat upon the earth. He would milk the ewe, and respond to the invitation [to food] of the freeman and the slave even for the simple trotter meal...

Ibn Abb"s relates: 'The Apostle of God, may Allah ...

It is related that H{usayn son of Imam Ali, peace be upon them both, said: 'I asked my father about how the Apostle of God, may Allah bless him and his family, would spend his time indoors. He said: 'When he sought the refuge of his house he would di...

It is related that H{usayn son of Imam Ali, peace ...

In the holy city of Medina, Messenger of Allah ensured that he addresses the two most vital issues during his lifetime, for these should be the sanctuary, guide and leader for the Muslims after his departure from this life. These were the compilation...

In the holy city of Medina, Messenger of Allah ens...

From early days, the Prophet gradually established an Islamic system of governance and a way of life. In its first years, the nascent Muslim community in Medina had to contend with a number of attacks and onslaughts by the Quraysh and their allies. T...

From early days, the Prophet gradually established...

With a significant number of those who embraced Islam migrating from Mecca to Medina, as well as the majority of the native Medinans, it could be said that the first Muslim community began to take shape in the city of Medina, under the guidance of th...

With a significant number of those who embraced Is...

The clan of Hashim then felt safe enough to emerge from their quarter and once more mingle with the people. This was in the tenth year of the noble prophethood, circa 620CE. It was less than six months after the end of this trial when Abu Talib passe...

The clan of Hashim then felt safe enough to emerge...

The followers of the new religion start to grow, and so does the concern of the Quraysh towards them. The elders of Quraysh send Abu Talib, the trusted uncle of the Prophet to him, asking him to stop his call for this new religion, and in return they...

The followers of the new religion start to grow, a...

Muhammad grew up to become a fine young man. He became known for his excellent manners, and because of the honesty in his conduct and dealings he was referred to as al- Saadiq (The Truthful One) and al-Amin (The Trustworthy One). As a youngster Muham...

Muhammad grew up to become a fine young man. He be...