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Hijrah

The Prophet's Emigration in the Spotlight

Success of the Second 'Aqabah Pledge resulted in a considerable increase of the number of Ansar (Supporters), who accepted to host Allah's messenger (peace be upon him) and to willingly protect him and his followers like they would protect their women, children and properties More

The Prophet's Emigration in the Spotlight

Hijri months

The battle of Karbala

Many books have been written about the killing of Hussain may Allaah be pleased with him but we can summarize as follows: More

The battle of Karbala

Hijrah

Migration for the Cause of Allah

This is one of the most important facets of our discussion, since alliance and dissociation are always among the primary motivating factors of migration for the sake of Allah More

Migration for the Cause of Allah

Hijrah

Hijrah: Thinking Outside the Box

The event of Hijrah highlights two important aspects of the life of Prophet Muhammad More

Hijrah: Thinking Outside the Box

Hijrah

Hijrah Lessons for Muslim Minorities

The Emigration to Madinah (Hijrah)was a turning point in Muslim history that has many inspiring lessons, especially for Muslim minorities. More

Hijrah Lessons for Muslim Minorities

Hijrah

Hijrah Heroes: Umm Salamah

Umm Salamah! What an eventful life she had! Her real name was Hind. She was the daughter of one of the notables in the Makhzum clan nicknamed "Zad Ar-Rakib" More

Hijrah Heroes: Umm Salamah

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Hijrah Heroes: Abu Bakr As-Siddiq

He is `Abullah ibn `Uthman ibn `Amir ibn `Amr from a branch of the Quraysh tribe. His father, `Uthman, was known as Abu Quhafa. His mother, Salma, was also known as Umm Al-Khayr. More

Hijrah Heroes: Abu Bakr As-Siddiq

Hijrah

First Ambassador of Islam: Why Mus`ab?

The amount of action and the amazing stories that took place during the hijrah grabbed the attention away from the roles played by some Companions before the hijrah and away from the hijrah scene. More

First Ambassador of Islam: Why Mus`ab?

Ashura

Fasting the Day of 'Ashura'

'Ashura' commemorates the day that Allah saved the Children of Israel from Pharaoh. More

Fasting the Day of 'Ashura'

Christmas

Educate Your Kids About Jesus and Christmas

Every year, around Christmas time, many Muslims living in the West, wonder what to do about the holidays, what to tell their children about Christmas and Jesus (peace be upon him) and why they are different. More

Educate Your Kids About Jesus and Christmas

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Christmas Season as a New Muslim

I was the one in my family who would play Bing Crosby’ and Jim Reeves’, all through December. More

Christmas Season as a New Muslim

Hijri months

Choice of some months as sacred over others

Allah Says (what means): {Verily, the number of months with Allâh is twelve months (in a year); it was ordained so by Allâh on the Day when He created the heavens and the earth More

Choice of some months as sacred over others