Prophet Muhammad

The Prophet's Burial
Muslim Shock at the News of Death
It was therefore in `A'ishah's quarters, while his head lay in her lap that the Prophet-may God's peace and blessing be upon him chose the company of God on High.

The Prophet's Burial | Let Us Learn Islam The Prophet's Burial Muslim Shock at the News of Death It was therefore in `A'ishah's quarters, while his head lay in her lap that the Prophet-may God's peace and blessing be upon him chose the company of God on High. When this happened, `A'ishah laid his head down on a pillow and joined the other w...

The Prophet's Sickness and Death
Effects of the "Farewell Pilgrimage"
The "Farewell Pilgrimage" completed, tens of thousands of pilgrims began their return home

The Prophet's Sickness and Death | Let Us Learn Islam The Prophet's Sickness and Death Effects of the "Farewell Pilgrimage" The "Farewell Pilgrimage" completed, tens of thousands of pilgrims began their return home. Those who came from the desert returned to the desert; those who came from Tihamah returned hence, and those who came from the south, from...

The Farewell Pilgrimage
Ever since 'Ali ibn Abu Talib recited the opening verses of the Surah "Al Tawbah" to the Muslims and associationists who came to perform the pilgrimage under the leadership of Abu Bakr,

The Farewell Pilgrimage | Let Us Learn Islam The Farewell Pilgrimage Ever since 'Ali ibn Abu Talib recited the opening verses of the Surah "Al Tawbah" to the Muslims and associationists who came to perform the pilgrimage under the leadership of Abu Bakr, and ever since the announcement that henceforth no associationist would enter paradise or ...

The Year of Deputations and Abu Bakr's Leadership of the Pilgrimage
The Effects of the Campaign of Tabuk
With the campaign of Tabuk the word of God was fulfilled throughout the Arabian Peninsula

The Year of Deputations and Abu Bakr's Leadership of the Pilgrimage | Let Us Learn Islam The Year of Deputations and Abu Bakr's Leadership of the Pilgrimage The Effects of the Campaign of Tabuk With the campaign of Tabuk the word of God was fulfilled throughout the Arabian Peninsula. Muhammad had firmly secured it against all attacks. In fact, as soon as he returned to Madinah from Tabu...

Campaign of Tabuk and the Death of Ibrahim
Institution of Zakat and Kharaj
All the foregoing conflicts between the Prophet and his wives did not in the least affect the conduct of public affairs

Campaign of Tabuk and the Death of Ibrahim | Let Us Learn Islam Campaign of Tabuk and the Death of Ibrahim Institution of Zakat and Kharaj All the foregoing conflicts between the Prophet and his wives did not in the least affect the conduct of public affairs. After the conquest of Makkah and the conversion of its people, the cause of Islam confronted less danger...

Ibrahim and the Wives of the Prophet
Effect of the Conquest of Makkah upon the Peninsula
Muhammad returned to Madinah after his conquest of Makkah, his victory at Hunayn, and his siege of al Ta‘if. He had convinced all that no power could match his power within the Arabian Peninsula and that no tongue might henceforth vituperate him or spread any false information regarding himself or his cause

Ibrahim and the Wives of the Prophet | Let Us Learn Islam Ibrahim and the Wives of the Prophet Effect of the Conquest of Makkah upon the Peninsula Muhammad returned to Madinah after his conquest of Makkah, his victory at Hunayn, and his siege of al Ta‘if. He had convinced all that no power could match his power within the Arabian Peninsula and that no to...

Campaigns of Hunayn and al Ta'if
After its conquest, the Muslims remained in Makkah for two weeks during which they showed their joy over the victory which God had granted to them. They gave thanks that such a great victory had been achieved with such little bloodshed

Campaigns of Hunayn and al Ta'if | Let Us Learn Islam Campaigns of Hunayn and al Ta'if After its conquest, the Muslims remained in Makkah for two weeks during which they showed their joy over the victory which God had granted to them. They gave thanks that such a great victory had been achieved with such little bloodshed. They hurried to the sanctuary ...

The Conquest of Makkah
Effects of the Previous Campaign
After the Campaign of Mu'tah, the Muslim army led by Khalid ibn al Walid returned to Madinah neither victorious nor vanquished, but happy to be able to return at all.

The Conquest of Makkah | Let Us Learn Islam The Conquest of Makkah Effects of the Previous Campaign After the Campaign of Mu'tah, the Muslim army led by Khalid ibn al Walid returned to Madinah neither victorious nor vanquished, but happy to be able to return at all. Their return affected the Byzantines, the Muslims of Madinah, and the Quraysh...

The Campaign of Mu'tah
Skirmishes before the Campaign
Knowing that time was on his side, Muhammad was in no hurry to conquer Makkah. The Treaty of Hudaybiyah was hardly more than a year old, and nothing had happened to warrant its abrogation

The Campaign of Mu'tah | Let Us Learn Islam The Campaign of Mu'tah Skirmishes before the Campaign Knowing that time was on his side, Muhammad was in no hurry to conquer Makkah. The Treaty of Hudaybiyah was hardly more than a year old, and nothing had happened to warrant its abrogation. Being a man of his word who never failed to honor a promi...

The `Umrah or Lesser Pilgrimage
The Muslims' March to Makkah
A full year had passed since the Treaty of al Hudaybiyah. Muhammad and his companions were accordingly free to enter Makkah and to visit the Ka'bah under the terms of that treaty.

The `Umrah or Lesser Pilgrimage | Let Us Learn Islam The `Umrah or Lesser Pilgrimage The Muslims' March to Makkah A full year had passed since the Treaty of al Hudaybiyah. Muhammad and his companions were accordingly free to enter Makkah and to visit the Ka'bah under the terms of that treaty. The Prophet, therefore, proclaimed to the people that they ...

The Campaign of Khaybar and Missions to Kings
Muhammad and the Muslims returned from al Hudaybiyah to Madinah three weeks after the signing of the treaty with Quraysh and the agreement that they would not enter Makkah that year but the following year

The Campaign of Khaybar and Missions to Kings | Let Us Learn Islam The Campaign of Khaybar and Missions to Kings Muhammad and the Muslims returned from al Hudaybiyah to Madinah three weeks after the signing of the treaty with Quraysh and the agreement that they would not enter Makkah that year but the following year. Many of them returned with wounded pride. They c...

The Treaty of Hudaybiyah
Six years had passed since the emigration of the Prophet and his companions from Makkah to Madinah. During that time, they were constantly occupied with war and conflict, now with the Quraysh, now with the Jews

The Treaty of Hudaybiyah | Let Us Learn Islam The Treaty of Hudaybiyah Six years had passed since the emigration of the Prophet and his companions from Makkah to Madinah. During that time, they were constantly occupied with war and conflict, now with the Quraysh, now with the Jews. All along, Islam was gaining converts as well as power. From th...