Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality
All the Muhadditheen and Historians are unanimous on the fact that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was bestowed with the mantle of prophethood on a Monday. However, there is a difference of opinion regarding the actual month in which he was blessed with nubuwwah. Haafiz ibnu ‘Abdil Barr (rahimahullah) says that …
October, 2018
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6 October
The Sunrise of Prophethood on Mt Faaraan – Part Eight
On one occasion, Hazrat Khadijah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) requested Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) saying, “If possible, then definitely inform me when the angel comes to you again.” Hence, when Hazrat Jibreel (‘alaihis salaam) again arrived, then as promised, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) informed her of his arrival. Hazrat Khadijah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) …
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6 October
The Sunrise of Prophethood on Mt Faaraan – Part Seven
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) returned home after meeting Waraqah bin Nawfal. Thereafter, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) did not receive wahi for some time. The purpose of wahi being withheld was so that the initial fear that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) had perceived could cease and the desire of wahi could …
September, 2018
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29 September
The Sunrise of Prophethood on Mt Faaraan – Part Six
Subsequent to going to Waraqah bin Nawfal alone, Hazrat Khadijah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) took Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) with her to see him. She addressed Waraqah saying, “O my cousin! Why don’t you hear what happened to your nephew (in his own words)?” Waraqah then addressed Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) saying, …
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29 September
The Sunrise of Prophethood on Mt Faaraan – Part Five
According to some narrations, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) gave Hazrat Khadijah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) a detailed account of what had transpired. She responded, “By Allah! Accept glad tidings! Allah Ta‘ala will never deal with you with anything but goodness. Accept the position which Allah Ta‘ala has conferred upon you for it …
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27 September
The Sunrise of Prophethood on Mt Faaraan – Part Four
When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) returned home, he informed Hazrat Khadijah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) of what transpired. He also mentioned that he feared losing his life. Hazrat Khadijah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) consoled him saying, “Glad tidings to you! Do not fear! By Allah! He will never disgrace you. You maintain family ties, …
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27 September
The Sunrise of Prophethood on Mt Faaraan – Part Three
If Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) received divine revelation whilst mounted upon a camel, the camel would be forced to sit due to the weight of the wahi. Hazrat Zaid bin Thaabit (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) narrates, “On one occasion, the blessed thigh of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was on my thigh when …
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27 September
The Sunrise of Prophethood on Mt Faaraan – Part Two
Thereafter, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) returned home trembling in anxiety. The moment he entered, he requested Hazrat Khadijah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) to cover him in a blanket. When his anxiety and agitation subsided, he related the entire incident to Hazrat Khadijah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) saying, “I feared that I would lose my …
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27 September
The Sunrise of Prophethood on Mt Faaraan – Part One
When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) reached forty and entered the cave of Hira, as per his blessed habit, an angel suddenly entered the cave and greeted him with salaam. The angel then said, “Read!” Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) replied, “I am unable to read.” Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) recounts, “Upon …
August, 2018
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19 August
Divine Aversion to Pagan Customs – Part Seven
Hazrat ‘Aa’ishah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) further relates: ثم حبب إليه الخلاء وكان يخلو بغار حراء “Thereafter, solitude was made dear to him. He would often go into seclusion in the cave of Hira.” When Allah Ta‘ala intends to shower His special mercy upon a person, He instills the yearning for solitude …