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Mothers of the Believers

The wives of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) we blessed with the title of Mothers of the Believers by Allah in His Quran. Also referred to as the Mothers of the Faithful[1]. All wives with the exception of Aisha had previously been married and they numbered at eleven[2][3][4]. Khadijah bint Khuwaylid Sawdah bint Zama’ah Aishah bint Abi Bakr Hafsah […]

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List of Expeditions of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)

Numerous expeditions occurred during the Prophet’s (ﷺ) ten years in Madinah. The intentions of each expedition varied and included defensive battles, reconnaissance missions, economic expeditions and some for diplomatic purposes. The expeditions are categorized by the twenty six missions the Prophet (ﷺ) actively took part in which are know as Ghazawat (Arabic: غزوات | Expeditions) and the […]

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Khawlah bint Hakim

Khawlah bint Hakim (Arabic: خولة بنت حكيم‎ transliterations include Khawla bint Hakeem) was the wife of Uthman ibn Madh’oon and one of the first companions of Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ).[1] Description Khawlah was a strong and vocal women who was not afraid to approach and discuss matters with the Prophet (ﷺ) even those of a personal nature. A mature women […]

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Khalid ibn al-Walid

Khālid ibn al-Walīd ibn al-Mughīrah al-Makhzūmī (Arabic: خالد بن الوليد بن المغيرة المخزومي‎‎;) Other Names Kunya: Abū Sulaymān (أبو سليمان)Also known as Sayf ullah al-Maslūl (Arabic: سيف الله المسلول‎; Drawn Sword of God) Appearance Khalid grew to over six feet and had enormous strength. He was athletic with broad shoulders and a wide chest. His […]

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Ibrahim ibn Muhammad (ﷺ)

Ibrahim ibn Muhammad (Arabic: إبراهيم بن محمد‎) was the son of Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) and Maria bint Sham’un. Family Maria bint Sham’un (Mother) Muhammad ibn Abdullah (ﷺ) (Father) Qasim ibn Muhammad (ﷺ) (Brother) Zaynab bint Muhammad (ﷺ) (Older Sister) Ruqayyah bint Muhammad (ﷺ) (Older Sister) Umm Kulthoom bint Muhammad (ﷺ) (Younger Sister) Abdullah ibn Muhammad (ﷺ) (Brother) Fatimah bint Muhammad (ﷺ) (Younger Sister) Ibrahim […]

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Ibraheem (Abraham) (ﷺ)

Ibraheem ibn Tarekh (Arabic: إبراهيم translit. Ibrahim) also known as Abraham was a Prophet and Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) whose family lineage leads to Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). Names and Lineage Ibn Kathir references the lineage of Ibraheem from the bible as Ibraheem ibn Tarekh ibn Nahoor ibn Saroogh ibn Raghoo ibn Falegh ibn ‘Aber ibn Saleh […]

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Hilf al-Fudul

Hilf al-Fudul (League of the Virtuous, the Virtuous Pact, the Fadul Alliance) (Arabic: حلف الفضول translit: Hilf al-Fudool‎) was a pact made amongst the Arab tribes around Makkah after the Fijaar War prior to Prophethood. Fudul comes from Fadl which means nobility, superiority and virtue. The allegiance was also known as Hilf Al-Mutayyabeen (The Pledge of the Perfumed) because […]

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Hijab in Quran

Hijab (Arabic: حجاب‎) is a very misunderstood concept in Islam which is further complicated due to the contemporary worlds over emphasis on one particular aspect of Hijab. The aspect that relates to modesty of women is further narrowed to a limited view on one specific item of clothing that covers the head (Khimar). Hijab is not […]

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Hatib ibn Abi Balta’ah

Hatib ibn Abi Balta’ah was a companion of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) who served at the battle of Badr. Incident of Treason Coming from a small tribe Hatib feared for his family when the Muslim army prepared for the Conquest of Makkah. In an effort to protect his family Hatib sent a letter with a women intended for […]