Seerah

January, 2024

• 30 January

  Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) Being Present at Hilf-ul-Fudhool – The Seerah of Rasullullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Part Ten

  

  During the era of jaahiliyyah (the pre-Islamic era), there was a lengthy period that passed in which many battles were fought between the various clans of the Arabs viz. the Quraish, Banu Kinaanah, Qays, Hawaazin, etc. One of the well-known battles that transpired after the incident of the elephants was …
• 16 January

  The Journey to Syria and Meeting Baheeraa – The Seerah of Rasullullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Part Nine

  

  When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was twelve years of age, Abu Taalib decided to travel to Syria with a trade caravan of the Quraish. Considering the difficulties encountered in travelling, Abu Taalib did not intend to take Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) with him. As he was about to depart, Rasulullah …
• 10 January

  In the Care of Abu Taalib – The Seerah of Rasullullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Part Eight

  

  After the demise of Abdul Muttalib, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was taken into the custody of his uncle, Abu Taalib. Abu Taalib loved Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) more than his own children, and cared for him with great compassion and love until the end of his life. His deep and …

December, 2023

• 27 December

  Abdul Muttalib’s Concern for the Safety of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – The Seerah of Rasullullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Part Seven

  

  Abdul Muttalib was always greatly concerned for the safety of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and would try to keep him safe and protected at all times. It is reported that once, Abdul Muttalib addressed Hazrat Ummu Ayman (radhiyallahu ‘anha), whose name was Barakah and who was responsible for looking after …
• 23 December

  Abdul Muttalib Seeking Rain through the Intermediary of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – The Seerah of Rasullullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Part Six

  

  While Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) remained in the care of Abdul Muttalib, the Quraish were undergoing drought and famine. This drought and famine continued for a few years, until one day, a certain woman called out to the Quraish and advised them that they should make dua for rain through …

November, 2023

• 20 November

  The Demise of Aaminah and Entering into the Care of Abdul Muttalib – The Seerah of Rasullullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Part Five

  

  When Rasulullah (sallallah ‘alaihi wasallam) reached the age of six, his mother, Aaminah, took him to visit their family, the Banu Adiyy bin Najjaar clan, who were residing in Madinah Munawwarah. Accompanying them on this journey was Hazrat Ummu Ayman (radhiyallahu ‘anha) (the slave woman whom Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) …
• 13 November

  The Splitting of the Mubaarak Chest of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – The Seerah of Rasullullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Part Four

  

  When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) reached the age of two, Haleemah Sa’diyyah weaned him off milk and then brought him back to Makkah Mukarramah to return him to his mother. However, it was the burning desire in the heart of Haleemah Sa’diyyah that this blessed child remain with herself and …
• 6 November

  The Seerah of Rasullullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Part Three

  

  Who Had Breastfed Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)? After his birth, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was breastfed by his respected mother, Aaminah, for a few days. Thereafter, he was breastfed by Suwaibah, the freed slave of his uncle, Abu Lahab. (Sharhuz Zurqaani 1/258) It is reported that when Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) …

October, 2023

• 30 October

  The Seerah of Rasullullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Part Two

  

  The Blessed Birth of Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) After the father of Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), Abdullah, married his mother, Aaminah, they stayed in Shi’b-e-Abi Taalib (the Valley of Abu Taalib), and it was in this place that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was conceived. (Sharuhuz Zurqaani 1/193) It …
• 23 October

  The Seerah of Rasullullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) – Part One

  

  The Noble Lineage of Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) hailed from the Quraish clan. The Quraish are all those who are descendants of Nadhr bin Kinaanah (i.e. Nadhr the son of Kinaanah). This is the view of the majority Ulama. Nadhr bin Kinaanah was the 13th ascendant …