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PROPHET Muhammad (saww): CELEBRATING EID AL-MILAD

 

‘Eid’ means festival and ‘Al-Milad’, which originates from ‘Wiladah’ in Arabic, is in reference to the birth of Prophet Muhammad (saww). There are a lot of arguments going on about celebrating ‘Eid al-Milad’. Some Muslims Scholars – particularly those of Wahhabi School of Thought have condemn this openly and have declared it as ‘Bid’ah’ meaning innovation; whereas others, who are in majority, and popularly referred to as Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama’ah insist that there is nothing wrong in celebrating this great day. The Shia’hs believe and support the celebration of Eid al-Milad too. Among the objectives of celebrating the birth of Prophet Muhammad (saww) are: 

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PROPHET MUHAMMED (SAWW) - The Messenger of Peace

 

Islam means ‘Submission’ to One and only God. It is a religion, which Allah (SWT) sent all His prophets, without any exception, to preach and practice.

 

“And who will ever renounce Abraham’s creed except one who fools himself? We certainly chose him in the (present) world, and in the Hereafter he will indeed be among the Righteous. When his Lord said to him, ‘Submit’, he said, ‘I submit to the Lord of the worlds’. Abraham enjoined this (creed) upon his children, and (so did) Jacob, (saying), ‘My children! Allah has indeed chosen this religion for you; so never die except as those who submit to Him. Were you witnesses when death approached Jacob, when he said to his children, ‘What will you worship after me?’ They said, ‘We will worship your God, and the God of your fathers, Abraham, Ishmael, and Isaac, the One God, and to Him do we submit’.” (2:130-133) 

 

The message of Islam to mankind is that of peace. A major part of Prophet Muhammad (saww)’s mission was to bring peace to the world. One of the ways in which he (saww) strove towards this end was to attempt to convince people

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PROPHET Muhammad (saww): CELEBRATING EID AL-MILAD

 

‘Eid’ means festival and ‘Al-Milad’, which originates from ‘Wiladah’ in Arabic, is in reference to the birth of Prophet Muhammad (saww). There are a lot of arguments going on about celebrating ‘Eid al-Milad’. Some Muslims Scholars – particularly those of Wahhabi School of Thought have condemn this openly and have declared it as ‘Bid’ah’ meaning innovation; whereas others, who are in majority, and popularly referred to as Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama’ah insist that there is nothing wrong in celebrating this great day. The Shia’hs believe and support the celebration of Eid al-Milad too. Among the objectives of celebrating the birth of Prophet Muhammad (saww) are: 

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PROPHET MUHAMMAD (SAWW) - The Messenger of Peace

 

Islam means ‘Submission’ to One and only God. It is a religion, which Allah (SWT) sent all His prophets, without any exception, to preach and practice.

 

“And who will ever renounce Abraham’s creed except one who fools himself? We certainly chose him in the (present) world, and in the Hereafter he will indeed be among the Righteous. When his Lord said to him, ‘Submit’, he said, ‘I submit to the Lord of the worlds’. Abraham enjoined this (creed) upon his children, and (so did) Jacob, (saying), ‘My children! Allah has indeed chosen this religion for you; so never die except as those who submit to Him. Were you witnesses when death approached Jacob, when he said to his children, ‘What will you worship after me?’ They said, ‘We will worship your God, and the God of your fathers, Abraham, Ishmael, and Isaac, the One God, and to Him do we submit’.” (2:130-133) 

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THE HOLY QURAN – PART 13

QURAN & THE HOLY PROPHET (SAWW) – SECTION 2

 

 

CRYING DURING RECITATION OF QURAN

 

The Holy Prophet (saww) was asked, “Who is the best recitor of the Quran?” He (saww) replied, “One who is seen exhibiting awe (a feeling of great respect and admiration combined with fear) at its recitation”.

                                                                                   (Kanzul-‘Ummaal)

 

In the life of the Holy Prophet (saww), we find that he (saww) used to exhibit the highest level of Awe during recitation of the Holy Quran.

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THE HOLY QURAN – PART 12 - QURAN & THE HOLY PROPHET (SAWW)- SECTION 1

 

QURAN WAS REVEALED ON THE HOLY PROPHET (SAWW)

 

The Holy Quran is the Book of Allah (SWT), which was revealed on the Holy Prophet (saww).

 

“Indeed you receive the Quran, from One who is all-wise, all-knowing”.    (27:6)

 

“This is indeed (a Book) sent down by the Lord of the worlds, brought down by the Trustworthy Spirit, upon your heart, so that you may be one of the warners. In a clear Arabic language. It is indeed (foretold) in the scriptures of the ancients”. (26:192-196)

 

QURAN – THE PRIDE OF THE HOLY PROPHET (SAWW)

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GENTLENESS IN THE NOBLE LIFE OF PROPHET MUHAMMED (S.A.W.W.)

 

“It is by Allah’s mercy that you are gentle to them, had you been harsh and hardhearted, surely they would have dispersed from around you. Therefore, excuse them; Plead for forgiveness for them and consult them in the affairs”. (3:159)

 

In the above verse, Allah (SWT) has pointed out and praised one of the most important characteristics of His messenger (saww), which played a significant role in attracting the people towards Islam; and that is of what has been termed as AL-RIFQ.

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What They Say About Muhammed

 

The following is what Western Scholars have written about Prophet Muhammad (saww):

Lamartine, Histoire de la Turquie, Paris 1854, Vol II, pp. 276-77:

"If greatness of purpose, smallness of means, and astounding results are the three criteria of human genius, who could dare to compare any great man in modern history with Muhammad? The most famous men created arms, laws and empires only. They founded, if anything at all, no more than material powers which often crumbled away before their eyes. This man moved not only armies, legislations, empires, peoples and dynasties, but millions of men in one-third of the then inhabited world; and more than that, he moved the altars, the gods, the religions, the ideas, the beliefs and souls...

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PROPHET MUHAMMAD (S.A.W.W.)

“Certainly you have in the Apostle of Allah an excellent exemplar for him who hopes in Allah and the latter day, and remembers Allah much”.                         

                                                                                                           (33:21)

“..by the pen and by what they (the men) inscribe. (O Muhammad) you are not, by the grace of your Lord, possessed. Verily for you there is an unending recompense. Verily, you (stand) on an exalted standard of sublime morality”.  (68:1-4)

Today is the 17th Rabee’ al-Awwal and on this day, we are celebrating the birth of our great Prophet, Muhammad (saww).

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THE HOLY PROPHET (PEACE BE UPON HIM)

Name:      Muhammad

Parents:   Abdullah bin Abdul Muttalib & Aamina binti Wahab

Birth:        Friday 17th Rabi’ al-awwal 571 AD, Mecca

Death:      Monday 28th Safar 11 A.H., Madina

Life span: 63 years

AN INCIDENT FROM HIS LIFE:

One day the Holy Prophet (saww) was sitting with his companions. They had formed a circle around him and it seemed as if the Prophet was a bezel of a ring between them.

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Prophet Muhammad al-Mustafa (PBUH)

Name - Muhammad

Title - Al-Mustafa, Al-Amin, Ar-Rasool

Kunyat - Abul Qasim

Born - Friday, the 17th of Rabi-ul Awwal

Father's Name - Abdullah Ibn Abdul Muttalib

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Prophet Muhammed (PBUH)

The last prophet of God is Hadrat-i-Muhammad upon whom be blessings and peace, who possesses a book and a Shari'ah and in whom Muslims have placed their faith. The Prophet (sawas) was born fifty-three years before the beginning of the hijra calendar in Mecca in the Hijaz amidst the family of Banu Hashim of the Tribe of Quraysh, who were considered the most honoured of the Arab families.

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Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) - Feast of Dhul-Asheera

His father died six month before his birth,and his Grand father(Abdul Mutalib)took responsiblity of bringing him up,at the age of six year he lost her mother too and at the age of 10 once again he face the tragedy of the death of his grand father,

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A Review of Prophet's (Sw) Life

Name: Ahmad, Mahmoud, Taha, Yasin, Mostafa, Mohammad
Title: Shafi’ Al-Mozanebin, Khatam Al-Nabiyan, Rahmat Lelalemin, Habeeb Allah
Epithet: Abu Al-Gassem, Abu Ibraheem
Father’s Name: Abdullah Ibn Abd Al-Muttalib (Pbuh)
Mother’s Name: Aminah Bint Wahab (Pbuh)
Foster Mothers: Nobiyeh, and Halimeh S'diyeh
Birth Date: Friday, 17th of Rabea Al Awwal, “The Elephant Year”
Birth Place: Holy Mecca
His Age: 62 years, 11 months, 11 days

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Period Of Youth

By: Ayatullah Shaikh Jafar Al-Subhani

Leaders of society should be forbearing and patient, strong and powerful, brave and valiant, fearless and bold, and should possess a great soul.

How can it be possible for persons who are timid and chicken-hearted, weak and cowardly, feeble-minded and lazy to lead the society through intricate paths? How can they take a stand before the enemies and protect their entity and personality from the attacks of the people at large?

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Passing Away of the holy Prophet

Explanation of the day of departure of holy Prophet (p.b.u.h.)

Today his bright eye which a world got life through it had a poor sight and it went to go out. The sun crawled behind the clouds slowly and refrained from shining. The spring of life water went to became dry. The precipitation of invisible divine inspiration went to stop. The angels came down around his bed with tearful eyes. And this Allah’s friend, His messenger, Mohammad-e- Mostafa (p.b.u.h) was asleep in bed. That powerful body which tried to guide and lead people compassionately, and put himself in danger that Allah sent him a message “Our friend, We did not send you Quran to put yourself in difficulty” did not have any strength.

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Nestor

By Thomas Patrick Hughes, B.D., M.R.A.S.
ref: Dictionary of Islam.
Adapted from: A posting on: ABDG Discussion Group

Nestor: (Arabic: Nastur).

Nestor was a Christian monk, who resided in Syria, who is said to have borne witness to Muhammad. The legend is not accepted by Sunni writers, and Sir William Muir (Life of Mohomet, new ed., p. 21), says it is to be rejected as a puerile fabrication. It is, however believed by the Shi'ah, and following is the story as given in the Shi'ah work entitled the "Hayatu 'l-Qulub", on the supposed authority of Abu Talib, Muhammad's uncle:-

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Life and Teachings of The Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

by Kenneth Moakan

Arabia is a land of unparalleled charm and beauty, with its trackless deserts of sand dunes and mirages in the dazzling rays of a tropical sun. Its starry sky has excited the imagination of poets, travelers and mystics. It was in this land, that the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), on whom be peace, was born in the city of Mecca, which is about fifty miles from the Red Sea. (Culled from Life of Muhammad by Sufi Mutiur Rahman Bengalee M.A. p.70)

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Muhammad (S.A.) the Foretold Prophet

Time of Expectation and Hope

The prophets of ancient times, especially Hazrat Musa and Hazrat `Isa (A.S.), had given their followers news of the advent of Islam, even to the extent that indications of the special attributes of the Prophet of Islam appeared in their revealed books. For this reason, the Jews and the Christians and the followers of other religions were watching out for the advent of Islam, like people who see their ship with torn sails and broken anchor in danger of sinking in the sea and therefore direct their gaze at the shore of future safety.(See Ibn Hisham's Life of Muhammad, translated by a. Guillaume (London,1955) pp.90-95.)

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Sayings of the Holy Prophet of Islam (S.A.W.)

Charity

A man giving in alms one piece of silver in his lifetime is better for him than giving one hundred when about to die.

To meet friends cheerfully and invite them to a feast are charitable acts.

To extend consideration towards neighbors and send them presents are charitable acts.

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Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) Biography

Birth
Muhammad (PBUH) (Blessings and Peace be upon him) was born in Makkah, Arabia, on Monday, 12 Rabi' Al-Awwal (2 August C.E). His mother, Aminah was the daughter of Wahb bin Abd Al-Manaf of the Zahrah family. His father, Abdullah, was the son of Abd Al-Muttalib. His genealogy has been traced to the noble house of Isma'il, the son of Ibrahim (Abraham) (PBUH) (May Peace be upon him) in about the fortieth descent.

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About Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW)

Muhammad (s) was born on Friday, the 17th Rabi'-ul-Awwal, 1st year of 'Amul-Fil (corresponding to 570 C.E.) to bring the Message of God to the world. In Sunni circles, 12th Rabi'-ul-Awwal is more famous. Thus, the prayer of Ibrahim while constructing the Ka'bah was granted

Lord! And raise a Messenger from among them who shall recite to them Thine verses, and teach them the Book and the wisdom, and purify them, indeed Thou art the Mighty, the Wise (Qur'an, 2:129).

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Hazrat Muhammed (SAW) - Life History

By Maulana Ali Naqi Naqvi

Name and Genealogy

Amongst the progeny of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) (Abraham) was Prophet Ishaq (AS) (Issac) whose descendants were Bani Israil (the tribe of Jews). In this tribe were born the Prophets Musa (AS) (Moses ), Isa (AS) (Jesus) and many others. One of the twelve sons of lsmail (AS) , the other son of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS) , was Qaidar whose descendants came to reside in Hijaz. Amongst them Adnan was the most famous. The Prophet of Islam belonged t o this pedigree. His genealogy upto Adnan is as follows:

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Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.)" Champion of Human Rights"

A brief Description of the Time before the Birth of the Prophet:
The whole concept of Human Rights was far away from the minds of the population. Some of the examples were: Burying the girls alive or killing them. Discrimination of the poor by the rich. Torturing. Slavery and many other things.

Year of the Elephant
There was a king in Yemen, his name was Abraha. Abraha was jealous because everybody was going to Mecca and not coming to Yemen. Well, Abraha had an idea, he built a beautiful temple in Yemen called Sancia. His main aim was to attract people to Sancia, but his plan didn't work out. Abraha wanted to destroy the Kaaba in Mecca. As the army was moving in Mecca, the sky turned black and there was a roaring sound; Allah sent thousands of birds, each bird had three stones. These birds threw the stones on the army of Abraha. This incident was 50 days before the birth of Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.).

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An introduction to first infallible Hazrat Muhammad (P.B.U.H.) 

Quraish Tribe

The tribe of Quraish was taken into consideration as one of the most respectable and honorable one amid the honorable Arab tribes of Hijaz (The land which is now known as Saudi Arabia was known as Hijaz before the Saudi dynasty came into existence).

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Chapter: From Marriage to Prophethood

The most sensitive period of the life of a person begins when he (or she) comes of age. It is so because at this time the sexual instincts attain perfection, the sensual self inspires passions in one's head every moment, the storm of lust darkens the atmosphere of human intellect, the foundation of the rule of material instincts becomes more firm and as a result of all this the lamp of wisdom becomes dim. During day and night and time and again a grand palace of desires assumes a concrete form before the eyes of the grown up person.

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Events that happened at birth-time of Prophet Muhammad (p)

By: Sayedah Fatimah

Until the birth of Last Messenger of God and Seal of Prophets Holy Prophet Muhammad b. Abdullah Al-Mustafa (peace be upon him and his pure progeny) on the 17th of Rabi` ul Awwal in the Year of Elephant (Aam` ul-Feel)[corresponding to 570 C.E.] in the holy city of Makkah, people all over the world were in great poverty as to thought, opinions, individual and social attitudes; the world was troubled and submerged with polytheism and idolatry; the fire of corruption was flaming; superstitions and false views ruled the world in the name of religion; many worshipped non-Allah; Tribal fights and disputes were very common; the Arabian Peninsula was suffering from social, economic, political and other crisis, up to a point where Arabs were facing extinction because of their ignorance and the power of their oppressive neighbors.

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Description of event

History of two birth prophet Muhammad (a.s.) and sixth Imam, Hazrat Sadeq (a.s.)
At the dawn of Friday, 17th Rabi Awal, in 530 A.D.) a child born whose birth was announced in the divine Books (Old and New testaments). Muhammed Ibn Abdullah is the last prominent prophet (who has divine book), the prophet's honour and the mercy for the inhabitants of the world, whom the exalted God granted to mankind, and forever his light brightened the world.

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A Review of Prophet (Saww)’s Life

Name: Ahmad, Mahmoud, Taha, Yasin, Mostafa, Mohammad
Title: Shafi’ Al-Mozanebin, Khatam Al-Nabiyan, Rahmat Lelalemin, Habeeb Allah
Epithet: Abu Al-Gassem, Abu Ibraheem
Father’s Name: Abdullah Ibn Abd Al-Muttalib(Pbuh)
Mother’s Name: Aminah Bint Wahab (Pbuh)

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CHILDHOOD OF THE PROPHET

History tells us that the life of the Prophet, the noble guide of the Muslims, was replete with a chain of wonderful events from his very childhood up to the time when he was entrusted with the prophetic mission and all these events had an aspect of greatness. On the whole these events testify that the life of the Prophet was not a usual one.

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CHILDHOOD OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD (S.A.W.A)

The Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.A) was the son of Abdullah and Amina. His father, Abdullah, passed away a few days before his birth. He was born in the city of Mecca in Arabia. His forefathers were the chiefs of the tribe of Quraysh.

It was customary among the noble families of Quraysh that they entrusted their new-born to country-women so that they might be brought up in the open and healthy environments. According to this custom, therefore, the mother of the Holy Prophet gave him into the care of Halima Sa'dia, a lady belonging to the tribe of Banu Sa'd.

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Birthday of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and Orphans Day 

In the Name of Allah The Merciful, The Compassionate

Praise be to Allah, and peace and blessing be upon our Leader and Guide Muhammad and his pure Progeny.

In this blessed night, we gather to celebrate the birth of the Prophet of God  which resembled the new dawn to all Mankind, when the radiant sun of his Prophethood shined luminously to spread its rays in all the corners of the World.

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Birth of Light
A brief account of the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)


Until the advent of Islam, people all over the world were in great poverty as to thought, opinions, individual and social attitudes. The world was troubled and submerged with polytheism and idolatry. The fire of corruption was flaming. Superstitions and false views ruled the world in the name of religion.

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Chapters: Birth & Childhood of the Prophet (s)

The dark clouds of ignorance had completely enveloped the Arabian Peninsula. Abominable and unlawful deeds, bloody campaigns, wide-spread plundering, and infanticide had obliterated all moral virtues, and placed the Arab society in a strange declivity. The distance between their life and death had become very short. Just at this time the morning star of prosperity made its appearance and that dark atmosphere was illuminated with the auspicious birth of the Holy Prophet. Thus the preliminary step towards the foundation of the civilization and the advancement and prosperity of a backward nation was taken. Soon the beams of this light lit up the entire world and the foundation of learning, wisdom and civilization was laid.

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A Brief History of the Prophet's Life

LINEAGE

The oldest and noblest tribe in the whole of Arabia was Banu Hashim. They were the descendants of Ibrahim through his son Isma'il. The Arabs respected and loved them for their goodness, knowledge and bravery. 

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The Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.) was very kind to children and loved them very much .One day, he placed his two grandchildren, Hasan and Husayn, on his lap and began kissing and cuddling them. A man who was passing by saw what the Prophet (S.A.) was doing, and became very surprised. “I have ten children,” he said .And I have not kissed even one of them. The Prophet heard what this hard-hearted man said and became very annoyed. “I do not think this man will attain paradise , “ he said.

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Birth of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW)

Muhammad (s) was born on Friday, the 17th Rabi'-ul-Awwal, 1st year of 'Amul-Fil (corresponding to 570 C.E.) to bring the Message of God to the world. In Sunni circles, 12th Rabi'-ul-Awwal is more famous. Thus, the prayer of Ibrahim while constructing the Ka'bah was granted

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A WILL WHICH WAS NOT WRITTEN

The last chapter of the life of the Prophet of Islam, when he was confined to bed, is one of the most delicate and subtle chapters of the history of Islam. In those days the Muslims were passing through very tragic moments. Open disobedience on the part of some companions and their refusal to join the army of Usamah was an evidence of a series of underground activities and the earnest determination of the persons concerned that after the demise of the Prophet they would take possession of the governmental and political affairs of Islam, and would push back the person, who had been formally appointed on the day of Ghadir as the successor to the Prophet.

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A strange scene

Meanwhile a strange scene was being enacted at the Mosque. Shortly after the Prophet’s death, Omar entered the apartment and raising the sheet that covered the body, gazed earnestly on the Prophet’s features, which looked as of one peacefully sleeping. Softly replacing the covering, he started up and exclaimed: “The Prophet is not dead, he hath gone to his Lord as aforetime Moses did and remained forty days absent. He will yet return among us again.” Brandishing his sword he exclaimed, “I will cut off the head of him who dares to say that the Prophet is dead.” He was haranguing the people in a similar strain when Abubakr appeared. He listened to the words of Omar for a moment and passed on to see the Prophet. He entered, and, lifting the sheet that covered the body, stooped down and kissed the forehead. Then taking the head upon his hands, he slightly lifted it ‘and minutely scanned the features. Replacing the head gently on its pillow, he exclaimed: “Yes! Sweet thou were in life and sweet thou art in death. Alas, my Master! Thou art dead indeed.” Covering the body, he issued forth and proceeded at once to the spot where Omar was brandishing his sword and haranguing the people. “Be quiet Omar! Sit thee down,” cried Abubakr. But Omar would not listen to him. Turning therefore to the assemblage, he addressed them thus: “Do ye forget already the verse which was revealed to the Prophet after the battle of Ohad?”

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In Search of True Beauty

"... Ibn Mas'ud narrates: I once saw Prophet Muhammad crying, and so I asked him the reason. He replied: I cry because of the compassion I have for these sinful people (of my community) ..."

Throughout his lifetime, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP) delivered many of his teachings and recommendations through instances, which addressed Amir al-Mu'minin and his close companions like Abu Dharr, Salmaan, and Ibn Mas'ud. As we approach the commemoration of the demise of the Holy Prophet, let us ponder over some of the teachings Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP) conveyed to Ibn Mas'ud:

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WIVES OF THE APOSTLE OF GOD

The RAUZAT-US-SAFA OR GARDEN OF PURITY (by Mohammad Bin Khavendshah Bin Mahmud) is the most authentic book having detailed, well documented description about the Holy Prophet (SAW) his family his missions, his miracles etc. most of the  material under this heading has been derived from that book for the beneft of the  new generation who may not have an access to such books. (Compiler)

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TWO HISTORIC AND MEMORABLE SPEECHES OF
THE PROPHET AFTER HAJJATUL WIDA
AND  BEFORE HE LEFT THIS WORLD

On the 25th of Zu'l -Ka'da (23rd Feb 632 A.C.), the Prophet left Madina with an immence concourse of Muslims. On his arrival at Mecca, and before completing all the rites of the pilgrimage, he addressed the assembled multitude from the top of  Jabal-ul-Arafat (8th Zu'l-Hijja, 7th March), in words which should ever live in the hearts of moslems.

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A LIST OF HAPPY INDIVIDUALS
WHO ATTAINED THE FELICITY OF RELIGION
AT THE BEGINING OF THE MISSION OF PROPHET- u.w.b.

The U'lama of the nation agree that the first person the stature of whose ability became honoured by the robe of religion was Khudyjah (peace be upon her); but a number of pious men assert that Ali, (A.S.) was made happy by becomming the first proselyte to the faith, and after him Zaid bin Hareth, the freed slave of the prince of existence, was exalted by that gift, and after that Abu Bakr (RAA) beleived the words of prophet-u.w.b. The traditions now related may, however, also be adjusted  as follows : The first person who believed in the prophetship of the prince of righteous was Khudyjah (peace be upon her), the first who confessed it was Ali (A.S.) it was Ali the select-u.w.b. and the first who attached himself  to his lordship was Zaid Bin Hareth.The priority of these three in  believing the words of Ahmad (SAW), the chosen respectacle of the blessings of the Almighty Sovereign, is made clear as follows Sidiq Abu Bakr was the first man, Ali Murtaza (i.e the select) the first boy, and Zaid Bin Hareth the first liberated, who had professed the religion; and as for the priority of Khudyjah, it needs no explanation. The other followers who pronounced Kalimat are in this sequence, U'thman Bin U'ffan, Zobeir Bin Ala'wam, Tolhah Bin Abdullah, Sa'ad Bin Abu Woqas, and Abbdur Rehman Bin A'uf.Rauzat-us-Safa vol.1.Part II - p150.

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THE PROPHET’S BIRTH AND CHILDHOOD

Makka was covered by a heavy blanket of darkness. No sign of  life and activity could be observed in it.Only the moon slowly emerged from behind the darkened surrounding mountains and cast its pale, delicate rays upon the simple, austere houses and upon the sandy regions outside the city.

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When Was The Prophet (PBUH) Born

There is no unanimity on the exact date of  birth of the Apostle of God (SAW), only unanimity is found, among eight different authors/Translators is the year of Elephant, during which the Prophet was born. The  compiler has tried to present the views of different authors whatever is correct is known to the Almighty God.

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A RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL JOURNEY

The sixth year of migration was terminating with all its bitter and sweet events when suddenly the Prophet dreamt a pleasant dream that the Muslims were performing ceremonies of Haj in Masjidul Haram. He related this dream to his companions and took it to be a good omen for the Muslims as they would achieve their heart's desire soon.[1]

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A GLANCE AT "TRANSCENDENTAL EVENTS"

The previous paragraphs spoke of Lady Khadija’s excellent and noble characteristics, which should be a fantastic example for mankind to follow. She is the lady who gave birth to Fatima Zahra and brought her up with talents and virtues.

Fatima Zahra was a descendant of two great people; we have briefly spoken about her parents, lives and virtues and have drawn a picture through which we can look at Fatima’s genius and a corner of her life in light of genetic inheritance becomes clear to us.

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A Brief Biography of the Holy Prophet of Islam (S.A.W.)

The State of the World before Islam
When Almighty Allah sent His last and greatest Prophet, Muhammad [s], mankind was immersed in a state of degeneration. The messages of the past prophets had been distorted and ignored, civilisation was on the decline and humanity had slumped into an age of darkness, with disbelief, oppression and corruption rife everywhere. The whole world presented the gloomiest picture ever of human history. Hence, the Qur'an's terming of this chaotic state of affairs as 'Ignorance', or to put it exactly in the words the Holy Book has used 'Jahiliyah'.

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The Holy Prophet of Islam ('s)

Peace be upon you, O messenger of Allah and the Mercy of Allah and blessings be upon you.

This talk is about the universal Sun Guidance, the saviour of humanity from the whirlpool of deviation and perdition, the prophet of Affection and blessings, Hazrat Mohammad Ibn Abdullah ('s).

On that blessed night, Mecca was showered with the divine light. The angels would descend in groups; the stars were shedding tears of joy in a twinkling way at the earth. It was as if the whole universe had become an eye and was looking and crying happily at Mecca and the house of Hazrat Amina (the mother of the Holy Prophet).

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The Ascension of Prophet Muhammad (p)

Meraj According to the Quran, Hadith & History.

By Hurulein Teja 

With Buraq commentary by Syed-Mohsin Naquvi 
Acknowledgements to S. Abidin and Board of Istifta
Office of Grand Ayatollah Sayed Al-Sistani

Introduction

And Allah swt says in the holy Quoran:

"He it is Who raised among 
the "Ummies" ( illiterates) 
an Apostle from among themselves, 
reciting unto them His signs, 
and purifying them, and teaching 
them The Book (Qur'an) 
and Wisdom although they were 
of before in manifest straying."
Surat Al Jumu'ah, Ayat 2.

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The Advent of The Most Noble Messenger Prophet Muhammed (SAW)

By Mr A G Karim coffee@euro-comm.co.uk

With eyes as bright as the shining sun, a reality on the lips more brilliant than the light of the sun, a heart more fresh than the flowers of the gardens of Yathrib and Taif, habits and morals more decent than the moon- lit nights of the Hijaz, a mind more brisk than the strong winds, a bewitching tongue, a heart with heavenly light, firm determination like a trenchant sword and heavenly words on the tongue - such was Muhammad son of Abdullah, the prophet of Arabia, the prophet who destroyed the idols which had separated brothers from brothers. He did not break only the idols of wood and stone but also broke the idols of wealth, indecent habits and party spirit.

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Start of the Universal Mission

By: Seyyed Ali Shahbaz

     "And we have not sent you but to all mankind as a bearer of good news and as a warner, but most people do not know." (Holy Qur'an 34:28)

     Like a shaft of light, divine revelation pierced the darkness of jahiliyya in the year 609 CE. As Archangel Gabriel brought the first few verses of the Holy Qur'an on the 27th of Rajab at Cave Hera on the outskirts of Mecca to the 40-year old son of Abdullah, it was clear that faith had at last dawned on a world steeped in ignorance.

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Prophet Muhammad's Emigration (Hijrat)

By Sorraya Mahdian

The Holy Qur'an says:

"... When he said to his companion: Grieve not, surely Allah is with us. So, Allah sent down His tranquillity upon him and strengthened him with hosts which you did not see, and made lowest the word of those who disbelieved; and the word of Allah, that is the highest; and Allah is Mighty, Wise." (9:40)

Two months after the death of Hazrat Khadija (SA) in the 10th year of the Prophet's mission, the Prophet's (SAW) uncle and supporter, Abutalib, passed away. The year was called "The Year of Grief". The Quraysh unbelievers persecuted the Prophet relentlessly. In the season of pilgrimage to Mecca, the Prophet (SAW) called various Arab tribes to Islam, but his uncle, Abi Lahab, prevented them from responding.

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Life and Teachings of The Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw)

by Kenneth Moakan


Arabia is a land of unparalleled charm and beauty, with its trackless deserts of sand dunes and mirages in the dazzling rays of a tropical sun. Its starry sky has excited the imagination of poets, travelers and mystics. It was in this land, that the Holy Prophet Muhammad , on whom be peace, was born in the city of Mecca, which is about fifty miles from the Red Sea. (Culled from Life of Muhammad by Sufi Mutiur Rahman Bengalee M.A. p.70)

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Muhammad (s) in the Mirror of Islam 

'Allamah Tabataba'i

Translated from the Persian by William Chittick and Dr. Seyyed Hossein Nasr

Free Islamic Literatures, Inc, Houston

In the Name of God, Most Merciful and Compassionate

ISLAM AND OTHER RELIGIONS: THE SHI'ITE VIEW

Islam is based on two realities: the blessed personality of the Prophet Muhammad, who was chosen exactly fourteen lunar centuries ago to deliver God's message and to be the leader of mankind;

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Life and Teachings of The Holy Prophet Muhammad

By: Kenneth Moakan

Arabia is a land of unparalleled charm and beauty, with its trackless deserts of sand dunes and mirages in the dazzling rays of a tropical sun. Its starry sky has excited the imagination of poets, travelers and mystics. It was in this land, that the Holy Prophet Muhammad, on whom be peace, was born in the city of Mecca, which is about fifty miles from the Red Sea. (Culled from Life of Muhammad by Sufi Mutiur Rahman Bengalee M.A. p.70)

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Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) in Hindu Scriptures

DR. Z. HAQ
There Never Was A People Without A Warner

Qur'an 35:24
Verily We have sent thee (Muhammad) in truth as a bearer of glad tidings and as a warner:
And there never was a people without a warner having lived among them (in the past).
Qur'an 16:36

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And we have sent you making you only a mercy for the worlds"
(Holy Quran-21;107)

Our holy prophet Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa S.A.W , the last apostle and messenger of Allah was sent to mankind as a mercy for this world and the Hereafter. Superior to all 123.999 prophets and that is why He is titled as Fakhre Ambiya. If we begin from the beginning we’ll be aware of His prophethood and we can also give an answer to they who say that Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa became a prophet at the age of 40.

“And Muhammad is merely a Messenger” (Holy Quran-3;144)

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Finality of Prophethood
by Martyr Ayatullah Murtada Mutahhari


We have said that despite the differences in details all Prophets have delivered the same message and belonged to the same ideological school. The principles and teachings of this school were explained to human society gradually in proportion to its development till the humanity reached the stage when the entire teachings in a comprehensive form were presented. At this point Prophethood came to an end. The Holy Prophet, Muhammad bin Abdullah (Peace be on him and his progeny) was the person through whom the complete ideology was conveyed, and the Holy Qur'an was the last celestial Book. The Holy Qur'an itself says: "In truth and justice has been perfected the word of your Lord. None can change His words." (Surah al-An'am, 6:115)

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Epistemology of Prophethood in Islam

Dr. Jalal al-Haqq
Revelation as a medium of information about the content of reality has not been particularly a subject of scholarly interest in Western tradition of philosophy and philosophical theology. Medievalists talked of `revelation' but they did not mean by it an epistemic activity in which God `spoke' to a human person: it was rather for them a concrete event in which God `entered' into a human body.

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Beginning of the Prophetic Mission

By Sayyid Mujtaba Musavi Lari
Finally the appointed moment arrived, the moment which had been foretold by previous Prophets (PBUH) to their followers. At the age of 40, the orphan son of Abdullah attained the exalted station of messengerhood. It was he alone at that time who had prepared for guiding the world with his message for only this great and heavy responsibility could call for such qualities and virtues as he possessed.

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Before the Mission

The World Before Islam

The chaotic situation of the world prior to Islam is clearly reflected in the accurate mirror of history. The outline of decline, oppression, bloodshed, idol-worship is evident in this mirror. Before Islam, it was as if mankind were leaning over the edge of the precipice of ruin and destruction, and there was the fear that at any moment it could roll down and be annihilated in it.

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Attitude & Conduct of the Holy Prophet Mohammad (SAW)

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

"It was by the mercy of Allah that you were gentle with them (O, Mohammad) for if you had been harsh and hard of heart they would of dispersed from around you. So pardon them and pray forgiveness for them and consult with them in the affair" (Quran 3:159).

This verse from the Holy Quran indicates that Prophet Mohammad's (sas) attitude was a factor in attracting people to Islam. Any leader who wants to summon people to God should also be gentle and lenient in his personal attitude.

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Ascension and Mab’ath of Chief of Prophets (p)

By: Zaynab Abbas

Highlighting the significance of 27 Rajab, history recounts two very important events that took place on this date. The first event was Mab’ath (Holy Prophet Muhammad’s, peace be upon him and his progeny, official appointment to the Prophetic Mission), while the second one is that of the Me'raj (The Night Ascension).

Mab’ath (Holy Prophet Muhammad’s, peace be upon him and his progeny, official appointment to the Prophetic Mission) signals the turning point in the history of the world as the Seal of Messengers with the final revelation was finally brought into this material world.

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A Glance at the Life of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)

By:
Professor Muhsin Qara'ati

Among all the Prophets, the Holy Prophet is the only Prophet about whose life even ordinary matters have been recorded in history and this is a great accomplishment of the Muslim nation because the biographical sketches of other Prophets have been written after a lapse of considerable time with alterations and incorrect accounts by some of their followers. However on the life and attributes of the Holy Prophets many books were written in Arabic language some details of which have been mentioned in our discussions on the signs of the Prophets. Thus it seems pertinent to give a brief account of the conduct and character of our Holy Prophet. It would be profitable for all the Muslims to know the details of the Prophet's character, morals, and private life. Whatever is written in the following pages has been derived from Biharul Anwar, vol. XVI; Sirah-i Ibn Hisham, Kuhlul Basar, Tafsir al-Mizan, vol. VI and other authentic books.

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A Brief Account On The Morals and Behavior of Rasul-Allah (SAWA)

BISMI-ALLAHI AL-RAHMANI AL-RAHIM

Of all the Anbiya 'Alayhimu-Salaam that Allah sent to different tribes and nations, Rasulu-Allah (Sallallahu 'Alayhi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) was sent to the whole mankind. Allah says He sent him as a mercy to the whole universe. At another place, that (Mankind) will find in Rasulu-Allah the "uswat al-Hasana", i.e. the best example (to follow). Rasul-Allah's status, (i.e. darajat) therefore, was the flowering of all Anbiya 'Alayhimu salaam that precede him. In this sense, a Sufi poet by the name of Mahmud Shabistari explains in his book "Gulshan-i Raz"

Nabuwwat ra zuhur az Adam Aamad
Kamaalash dar wujud khaatam Aamad

(The very first to appear in the chainhood of Nabuwwat was Adam (and) Its perfection was in (Muhammmad who was)'the Seal of all Prophets.

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The Month of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) - Sha'baan

                           
The Holy Prophet said: "Shaa'baan is my month".
 Imam Ali bin Husayn Al Zaynul Abideen (a.s.) told his companions:
 "The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) used to observe fast during the whole month of Shaa'baan. Therefore whoso, in love of the Holy Prophet (s.a.), wishes to seek nearness o Allah and receive bounties, favors and rewards in this world and in the Hereafter, must connect Sha'baan with Ramadhan (in the matter of fasting and special prayers)."

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What They Say About Muhammad (PBUH)

                                                                                     
        During the centuries of the crusades, all sorts of slanders were invented against the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).  But withthe birth of the modern age, marked with the religious tolerance and freedom of thought, there has been a great change in theapproach of Western authors in their delineation of his life and character.  The views of some non-Muslim scholars regarding Prophet Muhammad, given at the end, justify this opinion. 

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Prophet Muhammed in the Bible

to come before the Second Advent of Jesus (AS) 
Peter describing the time of "That Prophet" [that prophet is referring to "that prophet" 
mentioned in Deuteronomy 18:18]  says: 

"He shall send Jesus Christ which before was preached unto you; whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began. For Moses truly said unto the fathers, a Prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren like unto  me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you." 
(The Acts 3:20-22). 

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First Infallible Sayings

  • The most honored among people who is pious, and the strongest among people who depends on Allah.

  • A man giving in alms one piece of silver in his lifetime is better for him than giving one hundred when about to die.

  • To meet friends cheerfully and invite them to a feast are charitable acts.

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The Trustworthy

It had rained heavily and continuously for a long period, and the water poured down towards the Holy Ka'aba in Masjid-ul-Haram, the big mosque in Mecca, The Ka'aba was in the lower section of Mecca. It had become old and collapsed.

So the rebuilding was started. The work progressed well enough until al-Hajar-ul-Aswad, the Black Stone, was to be put back in its place.

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Refuge to Ethiopia

When the Holy Prophet Muhammad (s) began to preach religion of Islam in Mecca, those who did not believe in him and his message, opposed and troubled him. They called him a lunatic and a sorcerer. They offered bribes to persuade him to stop preaching the religion. When all these ways failed, they used harsh threats against the Prophet and the new Muslim converts.

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Muhammed Ibn  Abdullah

The tribe of Quraish was taken into consideration as one of the most respectable and honorable one amid the honorable Arab tribes of Hijaz (The land which is now known as Saudi Arabia was known as Hijaz before the Saudi dynasty came into existence).

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12 Outstanding Characteristics of Hadhrat Muhammad [s] The Last Prophet of Allah

By Mohammed Husain

My brothers and sisters everywhere! With this essay, I am not singling out the adherents of Islam - to which I ascribe - but rather I am writing this essay to every man and woman throughout the whole world. I ask Allah that He facilitates that this essay reaches every ear, falls under the sight of every eye, and is understood by every heart... Mohammed the son of `Abdullah is Allah's Prophet and the Final Messenger Sent by Allah to the Inhabitants of Earth. My brothers and sisters everywhere! You should know that the Messenger, Mohammed the son of `Abdullah [s] is Allah's Messenger in reality and truth. The evidences that show his veracity are abundant. None but an infidel, who out of arrogance alone, could deny these signs. Among these proofs:

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The Attack of Abraha and Ka'ba

In the year of the birth of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) the army of Najjashi came to attack the Holy Ka'ba. It was led by the commander Abraha. The army consisted of elephants and possessed all the armaments of war. Abraha, proud of his large army and weapons was confident of success. But the creator of all causes weakened their efforts. When Allah willed all the human and animals in the army came to a standstill. However much they tried, the elephants refused to move towards the sacred house.

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Control your Anger

A simple unlettered man from the desert once arrived in Medina and came to the Prophet (s.a.w). He asked the Prophet (s.a.w) to give him a word of advice which he said he would follow.

The Prophet (s.a.w) said: "CONTROL YOUR ANGER." And then the Prophet (s.a.w) remained silent.

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A Young Man and his Invalid Mother

It is reported that a young man approached the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) and asked, "O Prophet of Allah (s.a.w.s.), I have a mother who is an invalid. She cannot even move by herself. I carry her on my back and feed her with my hands. I also clean her excreta. Have I fulfilled her rights?". The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) replied, "No. Because you have remained in the womb for a long period during which you derived your nourishment from her body. She was every busy in caring and protecting you at all costs. Inspite of such hardships she always wished a long life for you. But you are waiting for her to die so that you may relieved of the responsibility of taking care of her."

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The Dictionary Meaning of the Word  'Khaatam-un-Nabiyyin' (Mo'min:40)

It is evident that the text can bear one meaning and it is that Khaatam-un-Nabiyyin stands for the Finality of Prophethood with a clear implication that the prophethood has been culminated and finalized in Hadhrat Mohammad (WAS). It is not only the context that supports this interpretation but also the lexicography.

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A Garden of Paradise in Madina

Almighty Allah says in the Holy Qur'an, chapter 30, verse 15:

Then as to those who believed and did good, they shall be made happy in a beautiful garden.

According to exegetes of Qur'an the word "Rawdha" mentioned in this verse does not mean any kind of garden whatsoever. It literally stands for a specific kind of garden. 'Allama Tabataba'i in his al-Mizan and Shaykh Tabrasi in al-Majma' say:

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Muhammad (SAW) in the Mirror of Islam 
By 'Allamah Tabataba'i
Translated from the Persian by William Chittick and Dr. Seyyed Hossein Nasr

ISLAM AND OTHER RELIGIONS

Islam is based on two realities: the blessed personality of the Prophet Muhammad, who was chosen exactly fourteen lunar centuries ago to deliver God's message and to be the leader of mankind; and the Quran, the Book from God which is the Prophet's enduring miracle and which contains God's words in the form of intellectual and practical teachings of a universal nature. These two realities must be considered as one of the most important factors in the development and perfection of human life, or rather, they are the most important factor to have manifested itself over the course of fourteen centuries in the faith and practice of hundreds of millions of men, extending its influence deep into every aspect of their society.

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Mathematical Problems Solved by Imam Ali (AS)

One Day a person came to Ali (A.S.), thinking that since Ali thinks he is too smart, I'll ask him such a tough question that he won't be able to answer it and I'll have the chance to embarrass him in front of all the Arabs.

He asked "Ali, tell me a number, that if we divide it by any number from 1-10 the answer will always come in the form of a whole number and not as a fraction."

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What the Bible Says About Prophet Muhammad (pbuh&hf)

According to the Bible, God said to Moses, on whom be peace:
I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brohters; I will put my words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him. (The Holy Bible, New International Version, Deuteronomy chapter 18, verse 18).

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The Prophet, an 'Ummi'..
By Ali Khalfan

One of the specific challenges in the Qur’an to prove its miraculous nature is the position of the recipient of the revelation, prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

In one of the verses, Allah commands the prophet to say to his people that before the revelation, he lived a lifetime among them. During this time, he had not received any formal education; nor did he write even a single line of poetry or read anything. Muhammad was an orphan and a poor shepherd behind those mountains where he was commissioned by Allah to spread the message of Islam.

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