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Narrated Abu Huraira:

I heard Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) saying “From among my followers, a group (o 70,000) will enter Paradise without being asked for their accounts, Their faces will be shining like the moon.” ‘Ukasha bin Muhsin Al-Asadi got up, lifting his covering sheet and said, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) Invoke Allah for me that He may include me with them.” The Prophet (ﷺ) said! “O Allah! Make him from them.” Then another man from Al-Ansar got up and said, “O Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ)! Invoke Allah for me that He may include me with them.” On that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) . . . see more

🌿 Seeds of Faith Sprout Outside Makkah

Although most of the Makkan pagans rejected the message of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, a few sincere souls outside of Makkah embraced Islam. Their stories reflect the power of truth and the beauty of faith.

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Suwayd bin Samit (رضي الله عنه)

A poet from Yathrib (modern-day Madinah), Suwayd came to Makkah to perform pilgrimage. When the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ invited him to Islam, Suwayd recited some of his own verses to the Prophet ﷺ. In response, the Prophet ﷺ recited verses from the Qur’an.

Overwhelmed by their beauty, Suwayd said,
“I have . . . see more

The Night Journey and Ascension (Al-Israa wal-Mi’raaj)

Two of the most significant and extraordinary events in the blessed life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ were Al-Israa (the Night Journey) and Al-Mi’raaj (the Ascension).
Al-Israa refers to the miraculous night when Allah took His Messenger ﷺ from the Ka’bah in Makkah to Bait Al-Maqdis (the Sacred House of Worship, i.e. Solomon’s Temple) in Jerusalem. Al-Mi’raaj refers to the Prophet’s ascension from Jerusalem up through the heavens.

The Qur’an mentions Al-Israa in the following verse:
“Glory be to Him Who took His slave on a journey by night from the Sacred Mosque . . . see more

The Polytheists Demand a Sign

The pagan leaders of Makkah had already been shown many clear signs affirming the truthfulness of Muhammed ﷺ as the Messenger of Allah, yet they stubbornly ignored them. Despite their refusal to accept any proof, they demanded that Muhammed ﷺ show them a clear miracle from Allah — not in sincerity, but only to mock and humiliate him before the people.

One day, as the Quraysh gathered at the Ka‘bah, they sent for the Prophet ﷺ, who came at once, thinking they wished to speak about embracing Islam. But instead, they repeated their old demands. . . . see more

The Year of Sorrow

The Passing of Abu Talib

As Abu Talib’s illness worsened and his final moments approached, Prophet Muhammed ﷺ came to his bedside. There, he found Abu Jahl and Abdullah bin Umayyah sitting beside his dying uncle.

Undeterred by their presence, the Prophet ﷺ urged his beloved uncle,
“My uncle, say La ilaha illallah (There is no god but Allah). It is a simple phrase, and if you say it, I will plead with Allah for your salvation.”

But the two pagans refused to stay silent. They said,
“Abu Talib, will you turn away from the religion . . . see more

The Total Boycott

The polytheists of Quraysh would not give up easily. Determined to counter Abu Talib’s successful protection of his nephew, they held a meeting at Haneef Banu Kinana to devise a new plan. After much discussion, they decided to impose a complete social and economic boycott on the clans of Banu Hashim and Banu Al-Muttalib.

According to the agreement, no one among the Quraysh would marry their daughters, trade with them, associate with them, or accept any peace terms from them until they handed over Prophet
Muhammed ﷺ.

When the terms were finalized, Bagheed bin ‘Amir bin Hashim . . . see more

An Offer No Ordinary Man Could Refuse

Once again, the Makkan pagans decided it was time to hold discussions about the growing influence of Islam. The conversions of Hamzah (RA) and Umar (RA) had dramatically shifted the balance of power, and the Quraysh realized that their dominance was quickly slipping away.

Utbah bin Rabi‘ah, a respected leader from the clan of Banu Abd Shams, addressed the Quraysh council:
“O people of Quraysh, shall I not speak to Muhammad ﷺ and negotiate with him? Perhaps he will accept my offer, and we will be rid of this problem.”
The group agreed, . . . see more

Hamzah bin Abdul Muttalib (RA) Embraces Islam

One day, Abu Jahl passed by Prophet Muhammed ﷺ near Mount Safa. He began hurling insults at him and, according to reports, even struck the Prophet ﷺ on the head with a stone, causing him to bleed. Ever patient, Prophet Muhammed ﷺ did not respond to the abuse.

A slave woman belonging to Abdullah bin Jad’an witnessed the entire scene. Feeling satisfied with his cruelty, Abu Jahl went to the Ka‘bah and sat proudly among the Quraysh.

Soon after, Hamzah bin Abdul Muttalib (RA) returned from a hunting trip, carrying his bow. When . . . see more

The Polytheists’ Outrage

The Quraysh were furious about what had happened in Abyssinia. They had been humiliated in the King’s court, mocked before others, and their tribe’s reputation had been tarnished — all because of a small group of Muslim refugees. In their anger, they swore that the Muslims would pay for this insult with their blood.

But how could they take revenge? Abu Talib remained firm in his support for his nephew, no matter what pressure or persuasion the Quraysh tried. Protected by his uncle, Prophet Muhammed ﷺ continued his mission undeterred. The Quraysh tried everything to destroy Islam . . . see more