The Prophet Jonah [1] had been sent to a community in Iraq. The well-known Islamic scholar, Ibn Kathir calls it Niniveh. As is the case with all of God’s prophets, Jonah came to Nineveh to ask the people to worship the One God. He spoke of a god who is free of any partner, sons, … Weiterlesen
God says in the Quran that prophets and messengers have been sent to every nation on earth and that they all have the same message – to worship the One God Alone without partners, sons or daughters. The majority of the prophets mentioned in the Quran are recognized and are considered prophets of the Jewish … Weiterlesen
Many people may be surprised to find that Muslims also believe in numerous prophets that can be found in the Jewish and Christian traditions. Noah, Abraham, Moses and Jesus, among many others, are all prominent in the Quran. Believing in all of God’s prophets and all the revealed books are two of the pillars of … Weiterlesen
Information about the various prophets that God has sent to mankind can be found in all 114 chapters of the Quran. The information is presented in different ways. From a few verses to the long story about the Prophet Joseph that spans an entire chapter. In addition, the prophets almost always came to their special … Weiterlesen
The Kaaba [1] is the Holy House of God, which is located in the middle of the holy mosque in the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. The black cube-shaped building is known to people of every faith due to the images broadcast from Saudi Arabia during the pilgrimage. When people usually see these images, … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 2) The women of the Prophet Muhammad, God’s blessings and peace be upon him, have a special place in Islamic piety. The Quran calls them „mothers of the believers“ (Quran 33: 6). They were his women in this life and are supposed to be so in the next life. They were … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 3): The First ‚If I had taken someone as my closest friend, I would have taken Abu Bakr, but he is my brother and companion.‘ [1] These are the words of the Prophet Muhammad , may God shower him with praise, and Abu Bakr was his closest earthly companion. Abu Bakr … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 3): “Strengthen Islam with Umar” When the enemies of Islam heard the name Umar, their knees trembled. If they saw Sultan Umar walking on the street, they took a different route. Even Umar’s friends sometimes found his presence intimidating, and they too feared his anger. However, this man of strength and … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 2): Generous and pious Uthman ibn Affan was the third successor to the Prophet Muhammad. He was known as the leader of the faithful and ruled for about twelve years. The first six years were periods when things were pretty calm and peaceful; the last years of his rule were marked … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 2): The early years Ali “Ibn” (son of) Abu Talib was the younger cousin of the Prophet Muhammad. This child, who admired his older cousin very much, grew up to be a noble fighter for Islam, a knowing judge, a remarkable clarifier of the Quran and righteous leader of the Muslim … Weiterlesen