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Women Around the Messenger by Muhammad Ali Qutb

The first English edition (2007) of Women Around the Messenger by Muhammad Ali Qutb was translated by ‘Abdur-Rafi Adewale Imam from the first Arabic edition published in 1995. [1] Published by the international Islamic Publishing House, the book covers numerous women who interacted with the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), including those consider his mothers, his wives, his daughters and his friends in […]

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Virtues of the Arabs

Arabs struggled with their lives of ignorance, but they did have some virtuous qualities: as masters of horsemanship, courage, fighting skills, toughness and karaam (كرام – generosity)[1]. References Jump up↑ Sword Of Allah, Khalid Bin Al-Waleed, A Biographical Study of one of the Greatest Military Generals In History, by A.I. Akram: Chapter 1 (The Boy) pg. […]

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Uthman ibn Madh’oon

Uthman ibn Madh’oon (Arabic: عثمان بن مظعون‎) ; translit. include ‘Uthman ibn Math’oon, Uthman bin Maz’oon) was the husband of Khawlah bint Hakim and one of the first companions of Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ).[1] References Jump up↑ Women Around the Messenger by Muhammad Ali Qutb pg.60

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Umm Kulthoom bint Abi Bakr

Umm Kulthoom bint Abu Bakr (Arabic: أم كلثوم بنت ابي بكر‎) was the daughter of Abu Bakr As-Siddeeq and Habiba bint Kharija. Family Abdur-Rahman (Brother) Abdullah (Brother) Muhammad (Brother) Asmaa (Sister) Aaishah (Sister) Rejection of ‘Umar Umar ibn Al-Khattab proposed to Umm Kulthoom when she was still young. He spoke to ‘A’ishah concerning her, but Umm Kulthoom said: “I have no need of […]

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Umm Kulthoom bint ‘Ali ibn Abi Tālib

Umm Kulthoom bint Abu Bakr As-Siddeeq Rejection of ‘Umar Umar ibn Al-Khattab proposed to Umm Kulthoom when she was still young. He spoke to ‘A’ishah concerning her, but Umm Kulthoom said: “I have no need of him. ” ‘A’ishah asked, “Are you rejecting the Ameer al-Mu’mineen?” She said, “Yes, for he lives a rough life.” ‘A’ishah sent […]

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Umar’s Prominence in Jahiliyah

Even though Umar ibn Al-Khattab was young he still held a very prominent position in Makkan society. He was strong, and forbearing with a noble heritage. Being wise, eloquent, and well-spoken Umar readily defended all the traditions, acts of worship and systems to which Quraysh was accustomed. His nature was one of sincerity which led him to […]

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Umar’s Passion at Hudaybiyyah

Umar was a very passionate man when it came to Allah, the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and his Islam. Umar was often deeply troubled when events transpired that did not seem to favour the Muslims. Events like those on the day the Prophet (ﷺ) signed the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah were incidents in which Umar did not suffer […]

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Umar Accepts Islam

Umar ibn Al-Khattab accepted islam three days after Hamzah ibn Abdul-Muttalib in the month of Dhul-Hijjah during the sixth year of Prophethood.[1][2] Leading up to his acceptance of Islam Umar was torn between ideas of high regard for the traditions and values of Makkan society while admiring the stamina and dedication of faith of the few who rejected […]

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Um Bishar

Um Bishar was the mother of Bishar ibn Al-Bara. Narrations: Sahih (Authentic) Chapter 6: If A Person Gives A Man Poison To Drink Or Eat, And He Dies, Is He Subject To Retaliation? 6 باب فِيمَنْ سَقَى رَجُلاً سَمًّا أَوْ أَطْعَمَهُ فَمَاتَ أَيُقَادُ مِنْهُ Narrated Ibn Ka’b b. Malik: On the authority of his father: Umm […]

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The Sufis

This topic is included on Wikiislam.ca for academic purposes only. No assumption should be made in support for or against the positions mentioned.Abu Huraira reported Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: Avoid suspicion, for suspicion is the gravest lie in talk and do not be inquisitive about one another and do not spy upon one another […]