The Prophet (s.a.a.w.) wrote to Juraij bin Matta, called Muqawqas, vicegerent of Egypt and Alexandria saying: “In the Name of Allâh, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. From Muhammad servant of Allâh and His Messenger to Muqawqas, vicegerent of Egypt.Peace be upon him who follows true guidance. Thereafter, I invite you to accept Islam. Therefore,… Continue reading Letter to the Vicegerent of Egypt, called Muqawqas
Month: May 2007
A Deputation to Abyssinia (Ethiopia)
Negus, king of Abyssinia (Ethiopia), his name was Ashama bin Al-Abjar, received the Prophet’s message, despatched by Amr bin Omaiyah Ad-Damari, which At-Tabari referred to, either late in the sixth year or early in the seventh year A.H. Deep scrutiny into the letter shows that it w as not the one sent after Al-Hudaibiyah… Continue reading A Deputation to Abyssinia (Ethiopia)
Superiority only in Rightousness
On a certain occasion the Prophet (s.a.a.w.) was travelling on his camel over hilly terrain with a disciple, Uqba Bin Aamir. After going some distance, he asked Uqba to ride the camel, but Uqba thought this would be showing disrespect to the Prophet (s.a.a.w.). But the Prophet (s.a.a.w.) insisted and he had to comply. The… Continue reading Superiority only in Rightousness
Far Removed from Love of Wealth
Muhammad (s.a.a.w.) was the most far removed among his people from the love of money or wealth. He encouraged his followers to be industrious, make an honest living and discouraged them from seeking charity. He did not condemn wealth and the wealthy, however, he feared for his followers and encouraged them to not allow it… Continue reading Far Removed from Love of Wealth
Cleanliness is …
The Messenger of Allah (pbuh) said: 'Cleanliness is half of faith, and [saying] 'Praise be to God' fills the scale, and [saying] 'Glory be to God' and 'Praise be to God' fill up what is between the heavens and the earth, and prayer is a light, and charity is proof [of one's faith], and patience… Continue reading Cleanliness is …
Disposition by Ali
He was the most generous of heart, truthful of tongue, softest in disposition, and noble in relationship. He who first set eyes upon him feared him, but he who associated with him loved him. Those who described him would say: 'I have never seen before or after him anyone similar to him, peace be upon… Continue reading Disposition by Ali
Description of the Prophet
In order to understand the message of Islam, it is first necessary to acquaint ourselves with the prophet of Islam. You cannot, as the popular saying goes, separate the message from the messenger. It is therefore only natural to wish to study the life of Muhammad (pbuh), his manners and his morals, and to see… Continue reading Description of the Prophet
Generosity, Clemency and Conduct
Abdullah ibn Amr narrated: “Allah’s Messenger (s.a.a.w.) neither spoke in an insulting manner nor did he ever speak evil intentionally. He used to say, ‘The most beloved to me among you is the one who has the best character and manners.’” (Narrated by Al-Bukhari) AbuHurayrah narrated that the Prophet (s.a.a.w.) said: “The most Perfect believer… Continue reading Generosity, Clemency and Conduct
With His Family and Children
Aisha, the wife of Muhammad (s.a.a.w.) said: “Allah’s Messenger (s.a.a.w.) used to patch his sandals, sew his garment and conduct himself at home as anyone of you does in his house. He was a human being, searching his garment for lice, milking his sheep, and doing his own chores.” (Narrated by al-Tirmathi). She also said:… Continue reading With His Family and Children
Prophet with People
“By the grace of Allah, you are gentle towards the people; if you had been stern and harsh-hearted, they would have dispersed from round about you” The noble Qur’an, A’al-Umran(3):159 Even with all of his concerns and obligations, Muhammad (s.a.a.w.) never became unmindful of his people. He had a special place in his… Continue reading Prophet with People