Seerah

July, 2026

  • 25 July

    The Inspirational Sermon of Hazrat Ja’far (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) in the Court of Najaashi

    Hazrat Ja’far (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) addressed Najaashi and said: “O Emperor! Prior to the advent of Islam, we were all ignorant and unaware of the true path. We would worship idols and consume carrion. We were involved in various types of shameless actions. We would sever family ties and ill-treat our …

  • 23 July

    The Second Migration to Abyssinia – Part Three

    When the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) entered the royal court, they sufficed on making salaam and did not prostrate before the Emperor (as was the norm). The royal courtiers were extremely displeased by the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) conducting in this manner. Hence, they immediately questioned the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) and asked, …

  • 21 July

    The Second Migration to Abyssinia – Part Two

    Amr bin ‘Aas and ‘Abdullah bin Abi Rabee‘ah were extremely apprehensive of the Emperor summoning the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum), questioning them and hearing what they had to say. We can well imagine why they were apprehensive and averse to the Emperor questioning and speaking to the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) and …

  • 18 July

    The Second Migration to Abyssinia

    After the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) returned from Abyssinia, the disbelievers began to persecute the Muslims even more than before. Hence, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) once again permitted the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) to migrate to Abyssinia. Thereafter, when the Quraish saw that the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) were living in peace and …

  • 15 July

    The first migration to Abyssinia

    When the disbelievers observed that day-by-day, more and more people were entering the fold of Islam, and the reach of Islam was expanding, they unanimously resolved to increase their persecution of the Muslims. In this manner, they began to subject the Muslims to different forms of torture and persecution in …

  • 10 July

    The Miracle of the halting of the sun

    The miracle of the halting of the sun occurred in Makkah Mukarramah. When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) returned from the journey of mi’raaj and informed the Quraish of this journey, they demanded that he inform them of a few specific details of Bayt-ul-Maqdis. They also asked him regarding one of …

  • 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 …

  • 5 July

    The miracle of the return of the sun

    Among the well-known miracles of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) is the miracle of the returning of the sun (i.e. making the sun re-emerge after sunset). Hazrat Asmaa bin ‘Umais (radhiyallahu ‘anhha) reports the following: On one occasion, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was in a place near Khaibar named Sahbaa and …

  • 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

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