Rabi’ul Akhir in the Lives of the Sahabah
The Expedition of Sayyiduna Usamah ibn Zaid During the final days of his blessed life, Nabiy (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) assembled an army and appointed Sayyiduna Usamah ibn Zaid…
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Rabi’ul Awwal in the Lives of the Sahabah
The Beginning of the Islamic Calendar The Islamic calendar is a symbol of the Muslim Ummah’s identity and history. It is based on the lunar cycle and consists…
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Safar in the Life of the Sahabah
The Acceptance of Islam of Sayyiduna Khalid ibn Walid, Sayyiduna ‘Amr ibnul As and Sayyiduna ‘Uthman ibn Talhah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) One of the remarkable events that took place…
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Muharram in the Life of The Sahabah
The Marriage of Sayyidah Fatimah (radiyallahu ‘anha) Among the notable events that occurred after the Hijrah was the marriage of Sayyidah Fatimah (radiyallahu ‘anha), the beloved daughter of…
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Dhul Hijjah in the Sirah
Bay‘atul ‘Aqabah – A Turning Point in the Sirah Among the most significant events to occur in the month of Dhul Hijjah during the Makkan period was the…
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Dhul Qa’dah in the Sirah
The ‘Umrahs of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Dhul Qa‘dah is one of the four sacred months and holds a special place in the Sirah, as it is…
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Shawwal in the Sirah
The Journey to Taif 10 years after Nubuwwah, after a year filled with deep pain in Makkah Mukarramah, Nabiy (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) set out in the month…
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Ramadan in the Sirah
Ramadan is more than just a month of fasting and Tarawih; it is a month filled with divine gifts, pivotal moments for this Ummah, and transformative events in…
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Sha’ban in the Sirah
The Daughters of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) was blessed with four daughters, all of whom were born to Sayyidah Khadijah (radiyallahu ‘anha): Zaynub, Ruqayyah,…
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Rajab in the Sirah
The Changing of the Qiblah One of the most significant events of the Madani period occurred in the month of Rajab, in the second year after Hijrah, when…
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Jumadal Akhirah in the Sirah
The Demise of Sayyiduna Abu Salamah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Sayyiduna Abu Salamah ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abdil-Asad al-Makhzumi (radiyallahu ‘anhu) was a senior and early Sahabi of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa…
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Jumadal Ula in the Sirah
The Battle of Mu-tah The month of Jumadal Ula holds significance in the Sirah as the time when the Battle of Mu-tah took place. This battle occurred in…
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Rabi’ul Akhir in the Sirah
Each month in the Islamic calendar is a reminder of significant events from the life of our beloved Nabiy (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam). The month of Rabi’ul Akhir…
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Rabi’ul Awwal in the Sirah
Events in the life of Rasulullah (sallallahu ’alayhi wasallam) that occurred during the month of Rabi’ul Awwal and lessons derived therefrom The month of Rabi’ul Awwal was graced…
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Safar in the Sirah
Final Days in Makkah Mukarramah After receiving Nubuwwah, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) lived for thirteen years in Makkah Mukarramah, calling the people to Islam. Many accepted his…
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Muharram in the Sirah
The People of the Elephants and Divine Intervention The infamous invasion of Abrahah and his army into Makkah Mukarramah occured during Muharram two months before the blessed birth…
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