Someone has set out an intellectual journey through the world to find and know the Creator of the universe. After traveling in the realms of kinds of creatures, he said to himself: ‘I am seeking the Creator and Owner of this universe amidst these creatures. I should therefore before all else visit Muhammad, upon him be peace and blessings, and seek from him the answer to my quest.’ He enters by imagination the blessed age of the Prophet Muhammad, upon him be peace and blessings, and sees that that era really was an era of happiness for mankind by virtue of that being, who, as confirmed even by his enemies, is the most blessed of the whole creation, the greatest and the most accomplished commander, and the most celebrated ruler among them, the most exalted in speech and the most brilliant in intellect, and who has enlightened fourteen centuries with his virtues and with his Qur’an.
Who is the Prophet Muhammad?Muhammad was born in Makkah in the year 570. Since his father died before his birth and his mother died shortly thereafter, he was raised by his uncle who was from the respected tribe of Quraysh.Legacy of a ProphetFourteen hundred years ago, a humble merchant who could not read or write changed the face of Arabia. Today, his influence has spread to every corner of the world including the United States. This is the story... Among the Most Influential Persons in History
by Michael H. Hart My choice of Muhammad to lead the list of the world's most influential persons may surprise some readers and may be questioned by others, but he was the only man in history who was supremely successful on both the religious and secular levels. Of humble origins, Muhammad founded and promulgated one of the world's great religions, and became You must Know this ManYou may be an antheist or an agnostic; or you may belong to any of the religious denominations that exist in the world today. You may be a communist or a believer in democracy and freedom. No matter what you are, and no matter what your ideological and political beliefs, personal and social habits happen to be - you must still know this man. Prophethood in IslamProphethood is not unknown to heavenly revealed religions, such as Judaism and Christianity. In Islam, however, it has a special status and significance.A Guidance to FollowMuhammad as a man had already died, but as a Prophet he left behind him a legacy in the form of the Qur’an and the Sunnah. He stressed the urgent need to hold firmly to these two sources during his Farewell speech in the valley of Arafat. If people hold fast to them, they will never go astray.Allah's Messenger to the Whole MankindProphet Muhammad (r) (Salallahu ‘alayhi wa salam, meaning: May the peace and blessings of Allah I be upon him) was Allâh's great Prophet and Messenger like Jesus, the Son of Mary. The Prophet's mission, however, is universal. Allâh (I) (Subhanahu wa ta’ala, meaning: the Exalted, Most Glorious) tells mankind that Prophet Muhammad (r) is no more than a Messenger The Best of CreationThe life of the Prophet (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon Him) has been said by his wife, Aisha (May Allah (S) be pleased with her) to be like "a walking Qur`an", embodying the Laws of Almighty Allah (subhaana wa taalah). The Coming of the Most Noble MessengerWith eyes as bright as the shining sun, a reality on the lips more brilliant than the light of the sun, a heart more fresh than the flowers of the gardens of Yathrib and Taif, habits and morals more decent than the moon- lit nights of the Hijaz
The True Religion The first thing that one should know and clearly understand about Islam is what the word "Islam" itself means. The religion of Islam is not named after a person as in the case of Christianity which was named after Jesus Christ, Buddhism after Gotama Buddha, Confucianism after Confucius, and Marxism after Karl Marx. Nor was it named after a tribe like Judaism A-Z of IslamIslam is the complete submission and obedience to Allah (God). The name Allah (God) in Islam never refers to Muhammad (pbuh), as many Christians may think; Allah is the personal name of God.What do Muslims believe about Allah?There is no God but Allah – A way of Life for Muslims "La llaha illa Allah, Muhammad Rasul Allah" -"There is no god except Allah" - is the first part of the Islamic declaration of faith, meaning that there is no one to be worshipped except God; "Muhammad Rasul Allah" - "Muhammad is the Messenger of God"- is the second part..Message of PeaceA major part of the Prophet’s mission was to bring peace to the world. One of the ways in which he strove towards this end was to attempt to convince people that all men and women, albeit inhabiting very different regions of the world, and different from one another in color, culture and language, et cetera, were in fact blood brothers and sisters.Instilling Brotherhood among MuslimsSure, Islam isn’t racist; almost any Muslim will tell you that.But Islam’s very strong stance against racism and prejudice wasn’t just demonstrated in words and principles: [O Mankind, We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female and made you into nations and tribes, that you may know each other. Honesty in Financial DealingsIslam has stressed and asserted the importance of honesty in monetary dealings and highlighted its vital role in social stability and peacefulness. The Holy Qur’an and Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) have made it clear to us that the true Muslim is he who is honest and upright in his business and monetary dealing with others, even if they weren’t Muslims.Moral System of IslamIslam has laid down universal fundamental rights for humanity as a whole, which are to be observed and respected under all circumstances. To achieve these rights Islam provides not only legal safeguards but also a very effective moral system. Thus whatever leads to the welfare of the individual or the society Human Rights through the Lens of IslamContrary to popular belief, the struggle for universal human rights is not a modern one. Although some claim that human rights is a Western concept or ideology (1), Islam was among the first institutions to advocate and implement such human rights as universal equality and women's rights. Sword of islamThe first few who embraced the "new" religion in Makkah in the Arabian Peninsula at the hands of the Prophet were his wife Khadijah, his servant Zaid, and his eleven year old cousin Ali. Among the ones who later joined this faith were the honest merchant, Abu Bakr; the iron man of Arabia, Umar the Great; the shy businessman, Uthman; the Prophet's brave uncle, Hamza: and the slave of a pagan, Bilal. They simply couldn't resist the “MAGIC SWORD” of a humble and lonely Prophet! What does Islam say about Terrorism?!Islam, a religion of mercy, does not permit terrorism. In the Koran, God has said:"God does not forbid you from showing kindness and dealing justly with those who have not fought you about religion and have not driven you out of your homes. God loves just dealers" [Koran 60:8]Prophet Muhammad's Manners of Performing PrayerThe objective of this concise pamphlet is to explain how prophet Mohammed (Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) used to perform his prayers. I would like to present this explanation to every male and female Muslim so that they may strive to take up the Prophet's manner in performing their prayers as a model for them.Authentic Supplications of the Prophet by Waleed K.S. Al-Essa
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Compiled ByAl-Imam Abu Zakariya Yahya bin Sharaf An-Nawawi Ad-Dimashqi
Translation of Imam An-Nawawi's Book
40 Sacred Hadiths (Hadith Qudsi) Questions and Answers about the Prophet's Message
What we must understand from MiracleMIRACLES CANNOT BE DENIED The AscensionWhy was the Ascension NecessaryWhat is the reality of the AscensionThe information he gave about the PastKNOWLEDGE OF THE UNSEEN PREDICTIONS OF THE PROPHET MUHAMMADTHE MIRACLE OF THE SPLITTING OF THE MOONEXAMPLES OF OTHER KINDS OF MUHAMMAD’S MIRACLESTHE QUR’AN AS THE GREATEST AND ETERNAL MIRACLE OF MUHAMMAD
PROOFS OF MUHAMMAD’SPROPHETHOOD IN THE NEW AND OLD TESTAMENT Prophet Muhammad in the Old Testament: Almost all the previous Prophets predicted the Prophet Muhammad, upon him be peace and blessings. Despite the changes they have undergone over time, we can still find indications to his coming in the Torah, Psalms and the Gospels. A Prophet from among the brothers of the Israelites who resembles MosesTHE AWAITED PROPHETA messenger previously revealedMuhammad (pbuh) the Natural Successor to Christ (pbuh)Muhammad the Greatest - by Ahmad DeedatWhat the Bible Says About Muhammad (saw) - Ahmed Deedat - NEW Did Jesus and Isaiah Prophecy the Coming of Muhammad?The Aramaic Bible predicts the coming of Muhammad by the exact word.Muhammad in the Bible, (Isaiah 60), Pilgrimage to Mecca..! Prophet Muhammed in Hindu Scriptures How Jesus Christ described the Glory of the Prophet Muhammad A Prophet like unto MosesThe Liberation of Makkah by 10,000 Muslims in the BibleParan in the Bible is Makkah todayBible Prophecies about the Advent of MuhammadThe official site for the Gospel of Barnabas on the internet. (find the word "Muhammad" in his Gospel) What all the Jews and Christians must KNOW about the BiblePrefatory Remarks, Allah And His Attributes "And The Ahmed Of All Nations Will Come." - Haggai, ii.7. The Question Of The Birthright And The Covenant The Mystery Of The "Mispa"Prophet Muhammad is the ShilohProphet Muhammad and the Emperor ConstantineProphet Muhammad is the Son of ManKing David calls him "My Lord"The Lord and the Prophet of the CovenantGenuine Prophets preach only Islam (Submission to the will of God)Islam is the Kingdom of God on earthJohn the Baptist announces a Powerful ProphetThe Prophet foretold by the Baptist was definitely Prophet MuhammadThe Paraclete is not the Holy SpiritPeriqlytos means AhmedThe "Son of Man" : Who is he?!The Prophet Of Arabia As Spoken Of In The Bible "The Burden Upon Arabia" - Isaiah xxi. 13.
The Most Beautiful Character of Prophet MuhammadThe Manners and Morals of Muhammad sawThe Prophet’s Attributes and MannersPersonal Characteristics & AppearanceAs the Model for Truthfulness and TrustworthinessKindness to Animals: Some Prophetic AdviceTHE PROPHET’S TRUSTWORTHINESS IN HIS RELATIONS WITH CREATURESTHE MILDNESS AND FORBEARANCE OF GOD’S MESSENGERMildness is another dimension of the character of God’s Messenger, upon him be peace and blessings. He was a bright mirror in which God reflected His MercyTHE GENEROSITY OF GOD’S MESSENGERGod’s Messenger is, in the whole of creation, the most polished mirror, in which God Almighty’s Names and Attributes are reflected to the highest degree. Being a perfect manifestation of God’s Names and Attributes and an embodiment of the Qur’an and Islam, he is the greatest and most decisive and comprehensive proof of God’s Existence and Unity and the truth of Islam and the Qur’an. One who saw him remembered God automatically. Each virtue he THE MODESTY OF GOD’S MESSENGERIn social life each man has a window called status through which he looks out to see others and be seen. If the window is built higher than his real stature, he tries, through vanity and giving himself airs, to stretch himself up to be seen taller than he really is. If the window is set lower than his real stature, he must bow in humility in order to look out, to see and be seen.MUHAMMAD’S CHARACTER AND HIGH MORALITY PROVE HIS PROPHETHOODMuhammad was the humblest at the zenith of his achievementsIf a man’s world-admired accomplishments or the wealth and fame he has gained do not change him, if he can remain as humble as he was at the beginning of his career, this shows that person’s strength of character, morality and virtue. Despite his unparalleled achievements, which force even his enemies to place him at the top of the greatest men of human history, the Prophet Muhammad, upon him be peace and blessings, was poorer and more humble when he entered Makka victoriously than he was at the beginning of his mission.
THE PROPHET AND HIS WIVESThe Prophet Muhammad, upon him be peace, is the most excellent example as father and husband. He was very kind and tolerant towards his wives. They could not live, they could not envisage life, without him.. GOD’S MESSENGER AND CHILDRENHe treated his children and grandchildren with extraordinary compassion and never neglected to direct their faces to the Hereafter and towards good deeds. He smiled at them, caressed and loved them, but he did not allow them to neglect the matters related to their afterlife. In worldly matters, he was extremely openTHE EDUCATIONAL ATMOSPHERE IN THE TIME OF HAPPINESSIn the house of the Messenger, upon him be peace and blessings, there was a permanent awe. Every action was awesome. It was possible for those who caught a glance of him to feel the allure-THE REASONS BEHIND THE SEVERAL MARRIAGES OF THE PROPHET MUHAMMADSome critics of Islam, either because they are not aware of the facts about the marriages of the Prophet Muhammad, upon him be peace, or because they are not honest and objective about those facts, have reviled the Prophet as a self-indulgent libertine. They have accused him of character failings which are hardly compatible with being of average virtue, let alone with being a Prophet and God’s last Messenger and the best model for all mankind to follow. HoweverA Little about his wife AishaThe life of Aishah is proof that a woman can be far more learned than men and that she can be the teacher of scholars and experts. Her life is also proof that a woman can exert influence over men and women and provide them with inspiration and leadership . Her life is also proof that the same woman can be totally feminine and be a source of pleasure, joy and comfort to her husband. Why did Prophet Muhammad peace be upon marry young Aisha?Through the centuries, orientalists have advance numerous accusations and far-fetched theories to discredit Islam and its last Prophet, Muhammad (peace be upon him). Praise be to Allah alone, all such accusations have been successfully refuted by the Muslims Ummah. Currently, one of the ‘reinvented’ accusations against the noble character of the Prophet is about his marriage to young Aisha Siddiqa
Heraculius Invitation to Islam
THE BLESSED COMPANIONS OF THE PROPHET Muhammad is the Messenger of God, and those who are with Him are hard against the unbelievers and merciful among themselves. You see them bowing and falling prostrate (in worship), seeking grace from God and (His) good pleasure. The mark of them is on their foreheads from the traces of prostration. Such is their likeness in the Torah and their likeness in the Gospel--like as sown grain that sends forth its shoots and strengthens it and rises firm upon its stalk, delighting the sowers with amazement -that He may enrage the unbelievers with (the sight of) them. God has promised unto such of them as believe and do good works, forgiveness and immense reward. (Al-Fath, 48.29)WHY CAN NO ONE ELSE BE ON PAR WITH THE COMPANIONS?THE COMPANIONS IN THE QUR’ANTHE COMPANIONS IN THE HADITH List of the Companions Stories
Abbad Ibn Bishr
Abdullah Ibn Abbas
Abdullah Ibn Hudhafah As-Sahmi
Abdullah Ibn Jahsh
Abdullah Ibn Mas'ud
Abdullah Ibn Sailam
Abdullah Ibn Umar
Abdullah Ibn Umm Maktum
Abdur-Rahman Ibn Awf
Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari
Abu Dharr Al-Ghifari
Abu Musa Al-Ashari
Abu Hurayrah
Abu Sufyan Ibn Al-Harith
Abu Ubaydah Ibn Al-Jarrah
Abu-d Dardaa
Abu-l Aas ibn ar-Rabiah
Adiyy Ibn Hatim
Aishah Bint Abi Bakr
Al-Baraa Ibn Malil Al-Ansari
Amr Ibn Al-Jamuh
An-Nuayman Ibn Amr
An-Numan Ibn Muqarrin
At-Tufayl Ibn Amr Ad-Dawsi
Asmaa Bint Abu Bakr
Barakah
Fatimah Bint Muhammad
Fayruz Ad-Daylami
Habib Ibn Zayd Al-Ansari
Hakim Ibn Hazm
Hudhayfah Ibn Al-Yaman
Ikrimah Ibn Abi Jahl
Jafar Ibn Abi Talib
Julaybib
Khabbab Ibn Al-Aratt
Muadh Ibn Jabal
Muhammad Ibn Maslamah
Musab Ibn Umayr
Nuaym Ibn Masud
Rabiah Ibn Kab
Ramlah Bint Abi Sufyan
Rumaysa Bint Milhan
Sad Ibn Abi Waqqas
Said Ibn Aamir Al-Jumahi
Said Ibn Zayd
Salim Mawla Abi Hudhayfah
Salman Al-Farsi
Suhayb Ar-Rumi
Suhayl Ibn Amr
Talhah ibn Ubaydullah
Thabit Ibn Qays
Thumamah Ibn Uthal
Ubayy Ibn Kab
Umayr Ibn Sad Al-Ansari
Umayr Ibn Wahb
Umm Salamah
Uqbah Ibn Amir
Utbah Ibn Ghazwan
Zayd Al-Khayr
THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD’S LIFE PRIOR TO HIS MESSENGERSHIP PROMISED HIS PROPHETHOODThe extraordinary events took place on the night of his birth. For example, most of the idols at the Ka‘ba toppled over; the palace of the Sassanid Emperor shook and cracked, and its fourteen pinnacles collapsed; the small lake of Sawa in Persia sank into the earth, and the fire which was worshipped by the Magians at Istakhrabad and had been lit continually for a thousand years was extinguished. Together with these events, the different character he displayed even in his childhood and the meaningful signs men of insight observed on him meant that he would undertake a great mission in future.THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD’S LIFE FOLLOWING HIS PROPHETHOOD If the Prophet Muhammad, upon him be peace and blessings, had cherished selfish aims and intentions, and if he had not been a Prophet chosen by God to guide people into truth, he would not have had to wait until he was forty to emerge with the claim of Prophethood.MUHAMMAD’S CHARACTER AND HIGH MORALITY PROVE HIS PROPHETHOODMuhammad was the humblest at the zenith of his achievementsIf a man’s world-admired accomplishments or the wealth and fame he has gained do not change him, if he can remain as humble as he was at the beginning of his career, this shows that person’s strength of character, morality and virtue. Despite his unparalleled achievements, which force even his enemies to place him at the top of the greatest men of human history, the Prophet Muhammad, upon him be peace and blessings, was poorer and more humble when he entered Makka victoriously than he was at the beginning of his mission.HIS ACHIEVEMENTS PROVE MUHAMMAD’S PROPHETHOODProphet Muhammad, upon him be peace and blessings, was peerless in educating peopleA man, whoever he is and whatever he does, may regard his own occupation as more important, more necessary, more beneficial to social life and more difficult than others. However, although every occupation has some difficulty of its own and is of some degree of use for social life, educating people must be much more difficult than others and more necessary for a healthy social life.
