THE LIGHT THEY FOLLOWED

[A Brief Biography of Prophet Muhammad(ﷺ)]—- Part 3 Continuation from Part 2 — To read Part 1 Click on this link https://iqralearntobelight.wordpress.com/2023/05/25/the-light-they-followed/ To read Part 2 Click on this link https://iqralearntobelight.wordpress.com/2023/05/27/the-light-they-followed-2/ People beheld him, but few believed in him. Despite their number, he found in them comfort and company. But the Quraish decided that each

The Supplication of ‘Asim bin Thabit

Abu Hurairah narrated that the Prophet once sent some Companions on a reconnoitring mission under the command of ‘Asim bin Thabit. When they reached a place between ‘Usfan and Makkah, one of the tribes of Bani Hudhail called Lihyan got wind of their presence. About one hundred archers of the Lihyan sub-tribe chased them and

The Prophet (ﷺ‎) is the Master of Creation and the Leader of Messengers

He who wishes to realize the reality (haqiqah) of being pleased (Rida) with Allah’s actions, and to know from where this pleasure comes, should contemplate the affairs of Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ‎). When the Messenger’s knowledge (ma’rifa) of Allah became perfect, he realized that the Creator (al-Khaliq) is the Owner (al-Malik) and that the Owner has

Rust is Removed

I was born into a family that did not distinguish between lawful and unlawful means of living. The wine was placed on our table with other drinks; we had no qualms about business transactions involving interest, and we never bothered going to the mosque. There was a grand mosque in our neighborhood where Shaykh Ibrahim

The Hygiene of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

Note: Read this arabic text ﷺ as Sallallahu alaihi wa Sallam (May Allah’s Peace and blessings be upon him) Before Islam the Arabs were not modest nor were they concerned about hygiene. A man would stand and urinate in full view of passersby and think nothing of it. But then Allah sent a caring Prophet

Cure for the Evil Eye

I once went to a government office for some matter and a person there stared at me in such a way that a shuddered with terror. I immediately completed my business and left. When I got home, I felt totally physically and mentally exhausted. I went for a medical check-up but the doctor told me

‘O Death, You’re Welcome’

This is the story of a pious and virtuous girl who grew up in an exemplary environment. She was the paragon of virtue and piety. She considered herself answerable to Allah (Subhanahu wa Taʿālā) for each and every act or word that she uttered. Then Allah (Subhanahu wa Taʿālā) blessed her with a pious and

A Special Prayer of Allah’s Messenger (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him)

Abu Hurairah (radi Allahu ‘anhu)reported that once Allah’s Prophet (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “There is a supplication for every prophet (that is definitely answered at all times). I have reserved my supplication for the intercession of my Ummah on the Day of Resurrection.” (Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 4712) Anas bin Maalik

I’m the Prayer of my father Ibrahim

Thousands of years ago, Ibrahim Khalilullah and his son Isma’il built the Ka’bah in the dry and waterless valley of Makkah. The Ka’bah was made the first place for the worship of Allah Almighty in this universe. This Holy Sanctuary undoubtedly possesses an exalted status and unparalleled glory. Imam al-Qastalani writes:“The House of Allah was