Conquest Of Mecca The Conquest of Mecca ( فتح مكة, Fatḥ Makkah) was the capture of the town of Mecca by Muslims led by the Islamic prophet Muhammad on December 629 or January 630 AD (Julian), 10–20 Ramadan, 8 AH. The conquest marked the end of the wars between the followers of Muhammad and the Quraysh tribe. Dates Ancient sources vary as to the...
Treaty Of Hudaybiyyah The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah (صلح الحديبية) was an event that took place during the formation of Islam. It was a pivotal treaty between the Islamic Prophet Muhammad, representing the state of Medina, and the Quraysh tribe of Mecca in March 628 (corresponding to Dhu al-Qi’dah, 6 AH)....
Battle Of Uhud The Battle of Uhud (غَزْوَة أُحُد Ġazwat ‘Uḥud) was a battle between the early Muslims and their Qurayshi Meccan enemies in 625 CE in the Hejazi region of the Arabian Peninsula. Many Muslims were killed and the battle was considered a setback for the Muslims. The battle was fought on Saturday, 23 March 625 (7 Shawwal AH...
Battle Of Badr The Battle of Badr (غزوة بدر), fought on Tuesday, 13 March 624 CE (17 Ramadan, 2 AH in the Islamic calendar) in the Hejaz region of western Arabia (present-day Saudi Arabia), was a key battle in the early days of Islam and a turning point in Muhammad‘s struggle with his opponents among the Quraish in Mecca. The battle has...
Hegira Or Hijrah The Hegira or Hijra (هِجْرَة) is the migration or journey of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Yathrib, later renamed by him Medina, in the year 622. In June 622, after being warned of a plot to assassinate him, Muhammad secretly left his...
Persecution Of Muslims By Meccans This article covers Persecution of Muslims by Meccans. In the early days of Islam at Mecca, the new Muslims were often subjected to abuse and persecution. The persecution lasted for 12 years beginning from the advent of Islam to Hegira. Muhammad preached Islam secretly for 3 years. Then, he openly...
Muhammad In Mecca This article covers the life of the Islamic prophet Muhammad in Mecca. Muhammad was born and lived in Mecca for the first 52 years of his life (570–632 A.D.). Orphaned early in life, he became known as a prominent merchant, and as an impartial and trustworthy arbiter...
Muhammad’s The Companions And The Tabi‘Un This article covers the friends of Prophet Muhammad and their friends (The Companions And The Tabi‘Un) The Companions (Sahabah) These people constitute the first pure and blessed channel through which the Qur’an and the Sunnah were transmitted. God is the All-Trustworthy and Inspirer of...
Why Was The Prophet Polygamous? This article covers the answer to the question: “Why Was The Prophet Polygamous?“ Some critics of Islam have reviled the Prophet Muhammad as a self-indulgent libertine. They have accused him of character failings that are hardly compatible with being of average virtue, let alone with...
Why Do We Give Blessings And Peace To Prophet Muhammad? This article covers the answer to the question: “Why Do We Give Blessings And Peace To Prophet Muhammad?“ As God Already Gives His Blessings and Peace to Prophet Muhammad, What is the Wisdom in Our Invoking God’s Blessings and Peace...
Why Did Prophet Muhammad Practice Polygamy? In this article, you will find the answer to your burning question: “Why Did Prophet Muhammad Practice Polygamy?“ POLYGAMY In this time of sexual permissiveness and sexual scandals within certain religious and social circles, some people are claiming that polygamy is a social evil....
What Is the Sunna’s Role Today? This article covers the answer to the question: “What Is The Sunna’s Role Today?” A Hadith says: “There is a reward as much as that of 100 martyrdoms for one who adheres to my Sunna when my community is spoiled.” Technically, Sunna refers to...
Was Muhammad’s Mission Limited and Temporary? This article covers the answer to the question: “Was Muhammad’s Mission Limited And Temporary?“ All of the available information and resources, including his life, shows that his mission was universal and eternal. Such men as Alexander the “Great,” the Roman Caesars, Napoleon, Hitler, and...
Was Messenger Muhammad For All Nations And All Times? This article covers the answer to the question: “Was Messenger Muhammad For All Nations And All Times?“ There is no source, no evidence, which indicates that the Messengerhood of Muhammad was peculiar to Arabs or only to those who lived during...
The Prophet Muhammad Sent As A Mercy Prophet Muhammad appeared at a time when people had lost their knowledge of the true religion and had reverted to worshipping idols of stones, earth, bread, and even cheese. The Dark Period of Ignorance Every period of history characterized by associating partners with...
Prophet Muhammad’s Illiteracy This article covers the Islamic Prophet Muhammad’s Illiteracy. Question: Was the Prophet illiterate throughout his life? Or did he (the one for whom veils were lifted with the verse “Read!”, and thus who could read the mysteries of the universe) ever read and write in the sense that...
Prophet Muhammad’s Life Prior To His Messengership Promised His Prophethood This article covers the Islamic Prophet Muhammad’s Life Prior To His Messengership. 1. The extraordinary events which took place on the night of his birth, the different character he displayed even in his childhood, and the meaningful signs men of...
Prophet Muhammad Humanity came to know true civilization by means of the Prophet Muhammad and favored it. All efforts exerted after him for the sake of true civilization have been no more than practicing or trying to practice the principles he brought and adjusting them to new conditions. For this...
Muhammad’s Life Following His Prophethood This article covers the Islamic prophet Muhammad’s life following His Prophethood. 1. If the Messenger Muhammad had cherished selfish aims and intentions, and if he had not been a Messenger chosen by God to guide people into truth, he would not have had to wait until...
Muhammad’s Character And High Morality This article covers Muhammad’s Character and High Morality, written by M. Fethullah Gulen. If a man’s universally admired accomplishments, wealth, and fame do not change him, and he remains as humble as he was at the beginning of his career, this shows an impressive strength...