Seerah

July, 2026

• 25 July

  The Journey to Taa’if – The Seerah of Rasullullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Part Fifty Three

  

  After the death of Abu Taalib, the Quraish began to harass Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and trouble him, as they found no hindrance in their path. As long as Abu Taalib was alive, out of respect for Abu Taalib, the Quraish refrained from harming Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). In the …
• 8 July

  The Marriage of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) to Hazrat Saudah and Hazrat Aaishah (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) – The Seerah of Rasullullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Part Fifty Two

  

  When Hazrat Khadijah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) passed away in the tenth year after nubuwwah, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was overcome with grief and sorrow upon her separation. A few days after her demise, Hazrat Khawlah bint Hakeem (radhiyallahu ‘anha), the wife of the cousin of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), Hazrat Uthmaan …
• 1 July

  The Demise of Abu Taalib and Hazrat Khadijah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) – The Seerah of Rasullullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Part Fifty One

  

  In the tenth year after nubuwwah, the boycott had terminated and the Muslims came out from the Valley of Abu Taalib. Not long thereafter, the uncle of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), Abu Taalib, passed away. The demise of Abu Taalib occurred in the month of Shawwaal or the month of …

April, 2026

• 27 April

  The End of the Boycott – The Seerah of Rasullullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Part Fifty

  

  On account of the difficulties and hardships that the Muslims were being subjected to, some of the disbelievers, who were compassionate at heart, thought of breaking this resolution to boycott the Banu Haashim. The first person who had this thought was Hishaam bin Amr. Hishaam bin Amr took this thought …

December, 2025

• 25 December

  Suffering and Starvation During the Boycott – The Seerah of Rasullullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Part Forty Nine

  

  Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), together with the Banu Haashim and Banul Muttalib clans, remained in the Valley of Abu Taalib under boycott for three years. As per the terms of this oppressive boycott, they were prevented from entering the market places, and the people of Makkah Mukarramah would neither sell …
• 6 December

  The Boycott in the Valley of Abu Taalib and the Oppressive Resolution of the Quraish – The Seerah of Rasullullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Part Forty Eight

  

  When the envoys of the Quraish returned from Abyssinia disgraced, as Najaashi did not hand over the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) to them, but offered the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) his full support and protection, the Quraish were infuriated. Furthermore, fuelling the fury and anger of the Quraish was that Hazrat Hamzah …

November, 2025

• 19 November

  The Return of the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) from Abyssinia – The Seerah of Rasullullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Part Forty Seven

  

  The Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) who had migrated to Abyssinia remained in Abyssinia for few years until they received news that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) had commanded the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) to make hijrah to Madinah Munawwarah. Upon receiving this news, many of the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) who were in Abyssinia …
• 10 November

  The Second Address of Hazrat Ja’far (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) to the King Najaashi – The Seerah of Rasullullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Part Forty Six

  

  After the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) were summoned to the court of Najaashi to respond to the allegations made against them by the envoys of the Quraish, they were greatly concerned and worried, but they entrusted their affair to Allah Ta‘ala. Hazrat Ja’far (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) came before the king, Najaashi, and …

October, 2025

• 18 October

  The Meeting of the Two Envoys of the Quraish with Najaashi and the Sermon of Hazrat Ja’far (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) – The Seerah of Rasullullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Part Forty Five

  

  When the two envoys of the Quraish, Amr bin Aas and Abdullah bin Abi Rabee’ah, entered the court of Najaashi, they prostrated before him and presented him with the gifts they brought for him. Among the gifts they brought for him were leather hides, a horse and a silken cloak. …

September, 2025

• 21 September

  The Second Hijrah of the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) to Abyssinia – The Seerah of Rasullullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Part Forty Four

  

  When the first group of Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) who migrated to Abyssinia reached there, they began to live in the land in peace and safety. The king Najaashi allowed them permission to practice on Islam without any hindrance and interference. They lived in Abyssinia for over two months, when rumours …