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Bilāl ibn Rabah (RA) stands as one of the most inspiring figures in early Islamic history—a symbol of faith, perseverance, and equality. Born into slavery in Mecca to Abyssinian parents, Bilāl’s early life was marked by hardship. Yet, it was his unshakable belief in Islam that would etch his name into history. Early Life and Conversion Bilāl (RA) […]
Before the Hijrah: Faith Was Under Fire in Makkah Before the Hijrah reshaped the course of Islamic history, the early Muslim community endured years of relentless persecution in Makkah. What began as mockery and ridicule soon escalated into open violence, social isolation, and murder. For the first Muslims, believing in one God was not a […]
Islam does not treat death as ambiguity. There is no doctrinal space in Islam for the idea that the soul “drifts,” “rests,” or “goes unconscious.” These are assumptions of the living, not descriptions from revelation. The Qur’an and Sunnah describe death as a transfer of awareness, not its extinction. Death Is a Taking, Not a Fading […]
For many people, Jesus is most closely associated with Christianity. Yet in Islam, Jesus—known as ʿIsa ibn Maryam (Jesus, son of Mary) holds an honoured and deeply spiritual place. Far from being a marginal figure, Jesus is one of the most revered prophets in Islam, mentioned frequently in the Qur’an and respected by Muslims around […]
How much do we really know about Masjid Aqsa? Whilst many of us are eager and passionate to visit the holy and blessed cities of Makkah and Madinah, do we ever pause to think about visiting Masjid Aqsa? In one prophetic tradition, the Prophet PBUH spoke about the three holiest mosques in the world and […]
Lailat al Miraj, also known as Isra and Mi’raj, marks one of the most profound and miraculous events in Islamic history—the Prophet Muhammad’s night journey (Isra) from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension (Miraj) to the heavens. During this divine event, the Prophet was purified, met previous prophets, and received the command for Muslims to perform five daily prayers (Salat). […]
