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Never was the Prophet (s.a.w) surprised when Jibril (the angel Gabriel) revealed to him the first divine statement. His life went through many stages so that he would be prepared to bear the divine message. From the early part of his life, His Lord n...

Never was the Prophet (s.a.w) surprised when Jibri...

Prior to his rise to prophethood, during the previous 1520 years, his social status was high. He was known to be well-mannered, high-minded, truthful and trustworthy. The power was clearly mainfested during the rebuilding of the Holy Ka'ba. After it ...

Prior to his rise to prophethood, during the previ...

Shortly after the tragical war of al-Fujjar a pact was signed between the warring Arab tribes. 17 The agreement did achieve a victory for the wronged parties. All the sides agreed on the principle of warding off wrongs, and cooperating to back what w...

Shortly after the tragical war of al-Fujjar a pact...

At the age of twenty-five he went to Syria on a mercantile mission on behalf of Khadij ah the daughter of Khuwailid, may Allah be pleased with her. Khadijah was the best among the women of Quraish. She was the richest, the noblest and the most beauti...

At the age of twenty-five he went to Syria on a me...

As soon as he came of age, Muhammad (s.a.w.) began to work to earn his living. First, he became a shepherd. Jabir bin Abdullah, may Allah be pleased with him, related that he was with the Prophet (s.a.w.) with other Muslims, picking al- Kabath (a kin...

As soon as he came of age, Muhammad (s.a.w.) began...

The Prophet was five years old when Halimah al-Sa'diyyah brought him back to his family in Mecca. Abdul-Muttalib, his grandfather, showered him with care and fatherly love. He ate with him, spoke with him kindly, sat on his bed, and provided him with...

The Prophet was five years old when Halimah al-Sa'...

The interesting point in the early years life of the Prophet (s.a.w) for whoever wants to study his life, is the fact that Allah adopted him, not only in maintaining his health, preparing him for the great role he was to have later. The books written...

The interesting point in the early years life of t...

Amidst that tumultuous environment of pre-Islamic Arabia, filled with all manifestations of misguidance, perversion and oppression, Muhammad bin Abdullah bin Abdul-Muttalib (s.a.w.) was born. For some divine purpose, he did not see his father who had...

Amidst that tumultuous environment of pre-Islamic ...

When a woman becomes pregnant, she needs a lot of care and attention to avoid any complications. As such, family members, friends and doctors pour in their share of advice to the expecting woman on factors that she needs to take care of during the pr...

When a woman becomes pregnant, she needs a lot of ...

It is always good to know the exact time when you get pregnant so that you can consult a doctor and start taking proper care of your health and also that of your baby’s. But not all women understand that they are pregnant until several days after con...

It is always good to know the exact time when you ...

You are expecting a baby in few months but the very thought of intense pain associated with the entire process of childbirth is getting the best out of you. Without a doubt, motherhood is a beautiful feeling. All you need to do is couple this blissfu...

You are expecting a baby in few months but the ver...

Although pregnancy is an extremely happy phase in the life of a woman, it comes with its share of problems, usually brought about by bodily changes. Yeast infection is one such problem. It is common for a woman to suffer from yeast infection while sh...

Although pregnancy is an extremely happy phase in ...

Herbs have been used in medicine for centuries; and we, who belong to the land of Ayurveda and Charakasamhita, can vouch for it. They have been used by people of this great land for close to a thousand years or more and the tradition, which was first...

Herbs have been used in medicine for centuries; an...

Being pregnant is an exciting time in a woman’s life, as it brings countless changes, her body being the most susceptible to the changes. Though every woman loves the bulge at this time of her life, there may be other changes that can take a toll on ...

Being pregnant is an exciting time in a woman’s li...

After spending a lot of time as a couple, you finally decided to start your family and have your first child. You have conceived the child, the pregnancy has been confirmed and now you are eagerly waiting for his/her arrival. Though you know that for...

After spending a lot of time as a couple, you fina...

The nine months of pregnancy swept past and you have been blessed with a bundle of joy in your arms. One look at your little angel and you know that all the pain and discomforts were worth it. However, one problem that is making you restless is the e...

The nine months of pregnancy swept past and you ha...

If you are a woman, looking good is an essential part of your life. It is very difficult for you to compromise on this ‘fashion front’. However, during the phase of pregnancy, it becomes essential to take care of your health and hygiene more than tak...

If you are a woman, looking good is an essential p...

All through her pregnancy, a woman needs to take proper care of her diet and nutrition, as it has a direct influence on the normal fetal development. At the same time, it has a bearing on the course of the pregnancy and the long-term health of the mo...

All through her pregnancy, a woman needs to take p...

It has only been a couple of weeks since your pregnancy was confirmed. Though receiving the news made you feel like the happiest person on this earth, you are not able to sustain the happiness, as you have started suffering from morning sickness. Eve...

It has only been a couple of weeks since your preg...

Have you missed your menstrual cycle this month? Do you find yourself going to the washroom more often than usual? Does the mere thought of a strongly flavored food make you feel like vomiting? If yes, then maybe you are pregnant. The aforementioned ...

Have you missed your menstrual cycle this month? D...

The first prenatal visit takes place soon after you have missed your first period. This implies that as soon as you suspect that you are pregnant, you need to take an appointment with your gynecologist. Usually, most of the practitioners schedule the...

The first prenatal visit takes place soon after yo...