Welcome to this new series on the history of a land that is beloved in the heart of all Muslims. It is described as blessed and sacred. It is a land that Allah (AWJ) himself…
We have spoken about the virtues and significance of Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa and the region surrounding it. We have also spoken a little bit about what exactly we refer to when we say Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa, or…
The next portion of our discussion of Bayt Al-Maqdis and Al-Quds has a great deal to do with one family, and that is the family of Ya’qub (AS). It would be good to familiarize ourselves…
Musa (AS) and his people have been rescued from Fir’Awn. As they are coming out of this situation, they see a group of people that are worshipping idols. They have just seen the power and…
We are now entering the time in which the 40 years of wandering about, lost in the desert is coming to an end. During this time, as previously mentioned, Harun (AS) and Musa (AS) have…
Welcome to this series in which we will focus on the most important place on earth. This is that house of Allah that Allah (SWT) has designated solely and exclusively for him and his worship.…
Ibrahim (AS)’s life began in what is now known as Iraq, in the Mesopotamian region. After inviting his people and the incident of the fire caused by people not accepting his invitation, Ibrahim (AS) starts…
Sayyid Hajar and sayyid Isma’il (AS) have now started living in this town of Makkah. Isma’il (AS) is still a young boy and, at some point, a nomadic tribe by the name of Jurhum happened…
Allah (SWT) has given the command to Ibrahim (AS) to construct Bayt-Allah with his son Isma’il (AS). The father and son join together in this noble effort and special project. While the location and the…
We are now jumping a few centuries ahead. It is the sixth century, AD, and Arabs have become very well populated in and around Makkah. The house that was established by Ibrahim (AS) have become…
As news of Abraha’s departure with this massive army begins to spread, the Arabs begin to feel alarmed, shocked and very angry. They thought, “Who would dare to do this?” One of the noblemen of…
In this episode we take a look at the significance of the Ka’bah in the life of the prophet (SAW) after migrating to Madinah. Surely the first and most significant event involving the Ka’bah after…
We pick up the story from after Yusha (AS) has successfully entered into the land of Canaan along with Bani Isra’il, notwithstanding their attitudes or behaviors. Now, time begins to pass and eventually Yusha (AS),…
After defeating Jalut, Dawud (AS) eventually becomes the king of Bani Isra’il and of that land. [“Thereupon by Allah’s leave they put the unbelievers to flight, and David killed Goliath, and Allah granted him dominion…
Allah (SWT) granted Dawud (AS) a great deal of knowledge, power, authority, wisdom, and additionally, divine revelation. He also started some work on the construction of Bayt Al-Maqdis. Some narrations mention that he had started…