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A great crowd of the people of Mecca and the new comers had been gathered in the mosque when the Prophet (s) determined on giving a lecture to show the people a glimpse of Islam. At that time one of the greatest and rooted bigotry of the Arab society...

A great crowd of the people of Mecca and the new c...

In the same year the Prophet conquered Mecca by his good management without killing or bloodshed. Mecca was the place where Mohammad and his companions were badly harmed by the idolaters of Koreish since the beginning of the Prophethood and it was a ...

In the same year the Prophet conquered Mecca by hi...

There was somewhat a peaceful time all over Arabia at the beginning of the eighth year of Hijrah. Neither the Jews in the north nor the idolaters of Mecca caused any threat to the Muslims. At the same time something happened that made the Prophet (s)...

There was somewhat a peaceful time all over Arabia...

During the ten years, in which the Prophet was living in Medina, the Muslims received much harm from the idolaters of Mecca. The enemy did not let them rest in peace of mind as they had to endure many troubles and difficulties, because they were invo...

During the ten years, in which the Prophet was liv...

In the eighth year A.H. a force of twelve thousand men united in a league to attack Medina at night. Their decision was only to kill the Prophet and his minister Ali. Some of the Muslim scholars were under impression that the Prophet was acquainted w...

In the eighth year A.H. a force of twelve thousand...

In the third year of Hijrah, the battle of ‘Uhud took place. Many encounters happened after the battle of Badr and the Muslims drove the enemy back. But the clan of Koreish was always planning to take vengeance on Muhammad (s), therefore an army of f...

In the third year of Hijrah, the battle of ‘Uhud t...

Now a well-appointed army including nine hundred and fifty men of experienced warriors made preparations to fight the Prophet. Among them were many of the most obstinate enemies of Islam who were of Mohammad's (s) cousins. The Prophet was not ready f...

Now a well-appointed army including nine hundred a...

The matter in hand is about Imam Ali, whose life was closely bound up with the first age of the history of Islam. All the necessary conditions gathered together and consequently made him a prodigy of learning. He, who wishes to know and understand Is...

The matter in hand is about Imam Ali, whose life w...

The Holy Qur’an says: (The believers are but brethren, therefore make peace between your brothers and be careful of (your duty to) Allah that mercy may be had on you.) 49:10. Therefore the Prophet (s) directed the believers to brotherly, two by two, ...

The Holy Qur’an says: (The believers are but breth...

Question comes up for discussion about those, who deny themselves and go on without everything though some of them are able to be in easy circumstances and take pleasure in easy life, but they fall into habit with containment and keep aloof from a lu...

Question comes up for discussion about those, who ...

Toddlers this age are moving from the eating habits they had as infants toward a diet more like your own. Your job is to keep introducing new flavors and textures. Food preferences are set early in life, so help your child develop a taste for healthy...

Toddlers this age are moving from the eating habit...

Your preschooler eats lunch, then 20 minutes later claims to be hungry. Is it OK to offer a little something? Maybe yes, maybe no. Here's why: Around the preschool years, many kids start to use the word "hungry" to express other feelings such as bore...

Your preschooler eats lunch, then 20 minutes later...

Fortunately, many of the harmful effects of malnutrition can be reversed, especially if a child is only mildly or briefly malnourished. If you think your child isn't getting enough of the right nutrients, talk to your doctor, who may perform a physic...

Fortunately, many of the harmful effects of malnut...

All over the world, people who are poor or who live in poverty-stricken areas are at the greatest risk for hunger and malnutrition. In poor countries, wars and natural disasters such as droughts and earthquakes also can contribute to hunger and malnu...

All over the world, people who are poor or who liv...

If you're raising a picky eater, you might worry that your child isn't getting the nutrients necessary for proper growth and development. But you probably don't need to worry unless your doctor tells you that your child isn't growing at the normal ra...

If you're raising a picky eater, you might worry t...

There's a lot of talk about getting kids to eat healthy foods, but what about getting them on board with healthy drinks? What kids drink can drastically affect the amount of calories consumed, as well as the amount of calcium needed to build strong b...

There's a lot of talk about getting kids to eat he...

Until now, feeding your baby has been your job. But as your baby gets older, your little one will want to do this more and more on his or her own. When babies begin feeding themselves — a new task most really enjoy — they'll find that they like tryin...

Until now, feeding your baby has been your job. Bu...

By about 8 months old, most babies are pros at handling the iron-fortified infant cereals and the pureed foods that have been introduced as part of their diet along with breast milk or formula. Over the next few months, they start to explore table fo...

By about 8 months old, most babies are pros at han...

This is the age when most babies are introduced to solid foods. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) currently recommends gradually introducing solid foods when a baby is between 4 and 6 months old, depending on your baby's readiness and nutritio...

This is the age when most babies are introduced to...

Sizing Up Sugar Foods that are high in added sugar (soda, cookies, cake, candy, frozen desserts, and some fruit drinks) tend to also be high in calories and low in other valuable nutrients. As a result, a high-sugar diet is often linked with obesity....

Sizing Up Sugar Foods that are high in added sugar...

Most parents wouldn't dream of giving their kids a mug of coffee, but might routinely serve soft drinks containing caffeine. Foods and drinks with caffeine are everywhere, but it's wise to keep caffeine consumption to a minimum, especially in younger...

Most parents wouldn't dream of giving their kids a...