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The Prophet Muhammad was passionate in his submission to God. It is related by H{usayn son of Imam Ali who spoke on the subject of the humility of the Apostle of God during his prayers saying: 'He would weep until his prayer mat became wet with tears...

The Prophet Muhammad was passionate in his submiss...

The Apostle of God's forgiveness and kindness was not confined to human beings but also encompassed animals. Once he saw a she camel that had been hobbled but was still loaded and it was evidently heavy for her although she was standing and hobbled. ...

The Apostle of God's forgiveness and kindness was ...

He was also a model of mercy and kindness. It is related: 'The Prophet if he heard, during prayer, a child crying he would hasten the end of prayer so that the child's mother [who was praying with the Prophet] could go to the child. Someone said to h...

He was also a model of mercy and kindness. It is r...

The Apostle of God was a supreme example in abstinence. It is related that Ibn Abb"s said: 'Once, Omar entered into the presence of the Apostle of God who was seated upon a mat of straw fibres which had left marks upon his side. Omar said: 'O Prophet...

The Apostle of God was a supreme example in abstin...

It is related that Anas said: 'I was walking with the Apostle of God and he was wearing a rough cloak from Najr"n. A Bedouin Arab approached him and pulled him so violently by his cloak that I saw that the Apostle of God's shoulder had been marked by...

It is related that Anas said: 'I was walking with ...

'When he spoke those present would lower their heads as though birds had landed upon them and when he fell silent they would speak and they would not vie with each other to speak.' 49 Orwah ibn Mas!Yd al-Thaqaf: described the depth of the Muslims' lo...

'When he spoke those present would lower their hea...

Ibn Abb"s relates: 'The Apostle of God, may Allah bless him and his family, would sit upon the earth, and eat upon the earth. He would milk the ewe, and respond to the invitation [to food] of the freeman and the slave even for the simple trotter meal...

Ibn Abb"s relates: 'The Apostle of God, may Allah ...

It is related that H{usayn son of Imam Ali, peace be upon them both, said: 'I asked my father about how the Apostle of God, may Allah bless him and his family, would spend his time indoors. He said: 'When he sought the refuge of his house he would di...

It is related that H{usayn son of Imam Ali, peace ...

In the holy city of Medina, Messenger of Allah ensured that he addresses the two most vital issues during his lifetime, for these should be the sanctuary, guide and leader for the Muslims after his departure from this life. These were the compilation...

In the holy city of Medina, Messenger of Allah ens...

From early days, the Prophet gradually established an Islamic system of governance and a way of life. In its first years, the nascent Muslim community in Medina had to contend with a number of attacks and onslaughts by the Quraysh and their allies. T...

From early days, the Prophet gradually established...

Less than two years after the treaty of Hodaybiyah, Quraysh grew impatient with the environment of peace and security that reigned in the land. Muslim losses in the battle of Mu'tah in north Arabia - in today's Jordan - encouraged the Quraysh to stir...

Less than two years after the treaty of Hodaybiyah...

With a significant number of those who embraced Islam migrating from Mecca to Medina, as well as the majority of the native Medinans, it could be said that the first Muslim community began to take shape in the city of Medina, under the guidance of th...

With a significant number of those who embraced Is...

When the news of the Messenger's exodus from Mecca to Medina reached the Muslims in Medina, they began to go every morning to the lava fields and wait there until the heat of noon drove them back. Many days they waited until one day when they had ret...

When the news of the Messenger's exodus from Mecca...

The Quraysh and their allies make the decision that Muhammad must be physically eliminated in order to finish with him and his religion once and for all. But whoever does this would have to deal with the consequences and face the wrath of the respect...

The Quraysh and their allies make the decision tha...

The clan of Hashim then felt safe enough to emerge from their quarter and once more mingle with the people. This was in the tenth year of the noble prophethood, circa 620CE. It was less than six months after the end of this trial when Abu Talib passe...

The clan of Hashim then felt safe enough to emerge...

The followers of the new religion start to grow, and so does the concern of the Quraysh towards them. The elders of Quraysh send Abu Talib, the trusted uncle of the Prophet to him, asking him to stop his call for this new religion, and in return they...

The followers of the new religion start to grow, a...

The Prophet Muhammad used to spend much time in prayer and worship of the one God. This he used to do in a cave, known as Hira, in the al-Noor mountain near the city of Mecca. In 610CE, at the age of forty, Muhammad received the first of the divine r...

The Prophet Muhammad used to spend much time in pr...

Muhammad grew up to become a fine young man. He became known for his excellent manners, and because of the honesty in his conduct and dealings he was referred to as al- Saadiq (The Truthful One) and al-Amin (The Trustworthy One). As a youngster Muham...

Muhammad grew up to become a fine young man. He be...

Muhammad's father Abdullah son of Abdul-Muttalib was the best and most pious among the sons of Abdul-Muttalib and his most beloved. Abdullah died while Muhammad was still in his mother's womb. All that he left behind were five camels and a servant gi...

Muhammad's father Abdullah son of Abdul-Muttalib w...

In the same way the mourning programs have great importance and they may not be ignored, and the Husayni Sha’a’er have a significant role in revitalising the nations and no one can deny this fact. So too are the Qur’an recitation sessions, as the wor...

In the same way the mourning programs have great i...

Question: I have heard a hadith that Imam Baqir alayhis-salam has said, “All Imams are ships of salvation, but Imam Husayn alayhis-salam is the largest (Ship). Is this hadith true, and where can I find it? Answer: It is reported that the Imams (of Ah...

Question: I have heard a hadith that Imam Baqir al...