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

Migration to Abyssinia

The next step taken by the Prophet ﷺ was aimed at protecting the small Muslim community from the growing hostility in Makkah. He had heard much about the King of Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia), who was known as a fair and just Christian ruler—one who would not permit oppression within his realm. The Prophet ﷺ, therefore, directed some of his followers to migrate to Abyssinia, where they could find safety and peace.
In the month of Rajab, five years after Muhammed ﷺ was granted prophethood, the first group of Muslims set out across the Red Sea. This group . . . see more

Talks Between Abu Talib and the Quraysh

After much deliberation on how to deal with the situation, a group of Quraysh nobles approached Abu Talib and said,
“Your nephew speaks against our gods, mocks our religion, calls us ignorant, and denounces our forefathers as misguided. Either restrain him or disown him so that we may deal with him ourselves.”
Abu Talib responded to them with calm words and allowed them to leave without conflict. However, Muhammed ﷺ continued to proclaim the message of Islam, inviting people to worship Allah alone.

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The Quraysh Challenge Abu Talib

When the Quraysh realized . . . see more

Persecution Begins

The persecution of the early Muslims marked one of the most painful periods in the history of Islam. The Quraysh subjected believers to relentless torture, humiliation, and even death. The early Muslim community carried deep memories of these injustices, and in any biography of the Prophet Muhammed ﷺ, it is fitting to remember the lives and sacrifices of those who recognized the truth of his message and remained steadfast in their faith in Allah and His Messenger ﷺ.

Bilal bin Rabah (may Allah be pleased with him) was the slave of Umayya bin Khalaf. Furious that his slave . . . see more

Propaganda

When the pagans failed to extinguish Islam through mockery of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ or by diverting people’s attention from his message, they resorted to attempts at discrediting him.
First, they alleged that the Qur’an was nothing more than a collection of confused dreams which Muhammad ﷺ experienced at night and recited during the day. At other times, they claimed he had invented the Qur’an line by line himself, or that a certain man composed it for him, which Muhammad ﷺ then memorised and repeated. They even accused him of fabricating lies with the help of others, or said . . . see more

The Quraysh Warn the Pilgrims

As the number of Muslims grew, the Quraysh became increasingly anxious. With the season of Hajj approaching and pilgrims from across the Arabian Peninsula expected to arrive in Makkah, the Quraysh feared that Muhammed ﷺ and his followers would influence these visitors. They also worried about losing their prestige if a new faith were to spread in the very center of their idol worship.

A delegation of Quraysh met with Waleed bin Mugheera, one of their elders and a man of influence. Waleed said,
“O people of Quraysh! The time of Hajj is near. People . . . see more

Open Propagation of Islam

In the initial years of Muhammed’s ﷺ mission, the focus was on delivering the message of Islam privately to individuals. A select few among the Quraysh and other tribes accepted Islam, but their numbers remained small. Then Allah commanded Muhammed ﷺ to warn his closest relatives against idolatry. He was instructed to maintain ties with the believers and distance himself from those who rejected his message.

Following this command, Muhammed ﷺ gathered his closest kin – the tribe of Banu Hashim, along with some members of Banu Muttalib. After praising and glorifying Allah and bearing witness . . . see more

2. ALLAH CREATED US TO BE TESTED
Allah informs us that the creation of the heavens and the earth of life and death is for testing, that is to test man, to see which person is best in their deeds in terms of acts of worship and the way people make use of the provisions of the world.
Allah says “And He it is who has created the heavens and the earth in six days and His Throne was on the water, that HE might try you, Which of you is best in deeds…. “(Hud 11:7).”Who has created death and . . . see more

I. Allah created mankind to Worship Him.

Allah has created mankind for a purpose which is to solely worship Allah alone and not associate any partners to Him. Allah says, “And I (Allah) created not the jinns and humans except they should worship me (Alone) “(Quran 51:56)
This worship involves fulfilling Allah’s commands, avoiding what He prohibit and striving to live a life pleasing to Him. This worship for which Allah created Jinns and Humanity means to believe in the oneness of Allah and devote all forms of worship to Allah alone. Adherence to the teachings of the . . . see more

The First Believers

Khadijah (may Allah be pleased with her) was the very first person to believe that her husband had been chosen as Allah’s Prophet and Messenger. As his wife, she knew better than anyone that Muhammad ﷺ was no ordinary man — his noble character and flawless morality set him apart from those around him. Khadijah had also heard about the coming of the final prophet and had witnessed some of the extraordinary events that had taken place in connection with Muhammad ﷺ. She also heard Waraqa affirm that the angel who appeared in the Cave of Hira . . . see more

The Beginning of Revelation

Late one Monday night, just before dawn on the 21st of Ramadan (August 10, 610 CE), an event occurred that forever changed the life of the man chosen to deliver Allah’s message, and would eventually transform the lives of countless generations yet to come.
At that time, Muhammad ﷺ was forty years, six months, and twelve days old according to the lunar calendar—or thirty-nine years, three months, and twenty-two days old according to the solar calendar. He was alone in the cave of Hira, worshipping Allah as he had done during the previous two Ramadans.
Aishah . . . see more