(part 1 of 3) During the centuries of the Crusades, all sorts of slanders were invented against the Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him. With the birth of the modern age, however, marked with religious tolerance and freedom of thought, there has been a great change in the approach … Read more
Prophet Muhammad’s Early Life “Muhammad is not the father of any man among you, but he is the Messenger of God and last of the prophets. And God has knowledge of all things.” (Quran 33: 40) When a person accepts Islam, reconfirms his or her faith or prays any of the five daily prayers, they … Read more
One of the strongest evidences of Prophet Muhammad’s truth is his knowledge of the Unseen world: his accurate knowledge of previous nations and future prophecies. No matter how intelligent, a man cannot authoritatively speak of the past based upon mere intelligence. The information has to be learned. Muhammad was a human being, who did not … Read more
Entering Mecca’s Grand Mosque (al-Masjid al-Haram) In the sixth year after the Prophet was forced to migrate from Mecca to Medina, he saw himself visiting Mecca and performing pilgrimage in a vision mentioned in the Quran: “Certainly has God showed to His Messenger the vision (i.e. dream) in truth. You will surely enter al-Haram mosque, … Read more
The prophecy in the Islamic religious conception is based on the fact that it is information and news from God Almighty to anyone who created it through the King’s meanings of the legislation and religion that God wants his slaves on earth to work and to adopt its laws, the source of revelation in the … Read more
This publication is part of the Proofs of Prophethood series. In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Grantor of Mercy The Physical Miracles of the Prophet Abstract Conviction in the prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ is not dependent on his performance of miracles, but historically reliable reports of these miracles make their occurrence undeniable … Read more
1. The Prophet Muhammad was an Orphan The Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him was an orphan. His father died before he was born and his mother died when he was only six years old. Arabia at the time was a very tribal society. Orphans were the lowest class in society because they lacked protection. … Read more
Part of the “More than Just a Number: Perspectives on the Age of Aisha (ra)” collection. This publication was supervised by Jonathan A. C. Brown. Abstract In recent years, few criticisms of Islam have taken the spotlight as much as condemnations of the Prophet’s marriage to Aisha. Muslims are accused of following the example of … Read more
Many people make the claim that they can predict the future. Astrologists, clairvoyants and numerous religious scriptures put forward prophecies about the future. Is there any way that we can distinguish true prophets from the many liars and frauds that are out there? We can do so by analysing the nature of their prophecies. The … Read more
By: Abdul Malik Mujahid Their number is not known with certainty. Perhaps they were only two. Maybe they were twenty. Regardless, these women approached the man who had thus far, given them hope for this world and beyond. This time, it was to seek a solution to behavior that seemed so inimical to the values … Read more