Muhammad Essays & Research Papers

Prophet Muhammad He is believed to be the last prophet sent to mankind by God. Some believe Him to be the genesis of the Islamic faith. But we best know Him as the messenger and prophet of God. Prophet Muhammad whose full name is Abu al-Qasim Muhammad ibn `Abd Allah ibn `Abd al-Mittalib ibn Hashim was born in the town of Mecca in the year 570. His name is derived from the Arabic word ‘Hamada’ which simply means ‘to glorify’ or ‘to praise.’ Being the first and only child to Abd Allah bin...

The Prophet Muhammad The Prophet Muhammad is the founder of Islam. He is known as the Messenger of God to people of the Islamic faith. Muhammad lived a rough life but he also changed people’s lives. His religion has had an effect on millions of people. There are no pictures of Muhammad’s face; he made a point that the religion was to not be about him, but about Allah. In 570 C.E in Mecca, Arabia a baby boy, a descendant of Abraham named Muhammad, whose name means “highly praised”, was born....

Prophet Muhammad was a religious, political, and military leader[2][3][4] from Mecca who unified Arabia into a single religious polity under Islam. He is believed by Muslims and Baha'is to be a messenger and prophet of God. Muhammad is almost universally considered by Muslims as the last prophet sent by God for mankind.[5][n 1] Non-Muslims regard Muhammad as the founder of Islam.[6] Muslims consider him to be the restorer of an unaltered original monotheistic faith of Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses,...

The Prophet Muhammad The Prophet Muhammad is both the final messenger of God and a role-model for the whole of humanity. He was born in Makkah in 571 C.E. in the tribe of Quraish, a highly respected tribe by the Arabs. He was orphaned and at age six and raised by his uncle Abu Talib, who has helped him a great deal by protecting him and taking care of him until he died. He had married a chaste, widowed woman Khadija when she was 45 years old and he was 25 years old. Many people say that he...

Generosity Behavior is the most important thing in generosity. It is the habit of giving without expecting anything in return. It can involve offering time, assets or talents to aid someone in need. Often equated with charity as a virtue, generosity is widely accepted in society as a desirable trait. It is important that how you deal with other people. Ibn `Abbas said that he heard Prophet Muhammad say, “The believer is not the one who eats when his neighbor beside him is hungry,”...

Most Historical Person in Human History | | Muhammad Ibn `Abd Allāh Ibn `Abd al-Muttalib was the founder of the religion Islam. Muslims believe that he is the messenger of Islam and that he is the last prophet of God, Allah. Prophet Muhammad is to be the last of many prophets before him, according to the Quran, the holy book of Islam. Prophet Muhammad guided people in every aspect of their lives. The Hadiths, Sunnahs, and political leadership that Prophet Muhammad had, make him the...

Biography of Muhammad “O Children of Israel! Surely, I am the messenger of Allah to you, verifying that which is before me of the Torah and giving the good news of a Messenger who will come after me whose name will be Ahmed” (Qur'an, 61:6). This was the prophetic announcement of the coming of the Prophet Muhammad by Jesus Christ. Muhammad was able achieve this status as a prominent leader through his ability to unify the Arab nation while in political power and also as a religious leader, led...

Muhammad and Khadija Muhammad married Khadija in 595 AD, in Arabia; Muhammad was the prophet of Islam. Muhammad refrained polygamy while he was married to Khadija because Khadija was special to him. Khadija was the first to publicly accept Muhammad’s revelations, as the messenger of Allah. Muhammad doubted his revelations at first, but Khadija told him to have faith. Muhammad states” Indeed, Allah did not grant me better than her; She accepted me when people rejected me, she believed in...

Islam EDITED BY John Alden Williams GEORGE BRAZILLER NEW YORK 1962 [c. 1961, not renewed] CHAPTER TWO The Ḥadīth: The News of God's Messenger Next to the Qur’ān itself, the most important Islamic textual material is the Ḥadīth: the body of transmitted actions and sayings of the Prophet and his Companions. Professor Wilfred C. Smith has made a most perceptive analogy: the Qur’ān is in Islam what Christ is in Christianity, and Muhammad stands in relation to it as the Twelve Apostles...

Jesus and Muhammad Throughout history many religions have originated. Some of them are philosophical and others are more spiritual. Tales have been told and scriptures have been written. Religion has been connected to great men all through history. Of all the written accounts, two men seem to stand out more than any others. They are Jesus and Muhammad. They were both influential spiritual leaders. Jesus is associated with the Christian religion while Muhammad is of the Islamic faith. The two...

Muhammad's Rise Muhammad originates from the Arabian Peninsula, which at his time was a barren wasteland. Scorching heat and frigid cold left the area with little vegetation and scarce inhabitation. This description is to help paint the picture for the, “harsh circumstances into which the religion was born” (Explore Islam, 2014). Muhammad was just six years old when he lost his widowed mother. He was raised as a camel herder, by his uncle, and would continue this social position until age...

Mustapha J. Gidado A00014728 Pavel Ushakov PHI_201 Research Paper JESUS AND MUHAMMAD: (The comparative character). In the history of world, religion has always played a vital role in the lives of humans. Even in the olden ages, people used to worship idols and refer them as their gods. Religion has been a factor of the way through which people live, interact and perform so many activities. It is the key through which one grows and achieves his or her moral values depending on the type of...

Khadija Prophet Muhammad Wife (Peace be upon them) In my religion Islam, many women played important roles for the rising of the religion. Among all of those women the most important and greatest woman is Khadija (peace be upon her) the prophet Mohammed (PBUH) first wife. Khadija had a great impact in the religion and a great impact on the prophet Mohammed life. It is because of her support that the prophet Mohammed was able to face all the difficulties he had at the beginning of...

Impact of blasphemous movie “innocence of Muslims” on the Muslims countries; Analysis of such stereotypical representations by western media. Abstract: Media is held responsible for the distorted and caricature image of Muslims and their most holy figure prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in the West. The movie “innocence of Muslims” is the most recent stereotype demonstration of them. People’s thinking on a matter, which they don’t have much knowledge about, is largely formed by what...

In 570 AD a man to be by the Islamic people as the last prophet was born into the world; his name was Muhammad. Muhammad was born into a poor family in Mecca, but spent most of his childhood being raised by Bedouin relatives in a different town after he was orphaned at the age of six. His uncle Abu Talib brought him under his wing and taught him to be a successful merchant. When Muhammad was about twenty years old he moved into Mecca and began trading for widow named Khadijah. Through the...

Why is Muhammad important to Muslims? Muslims believe that Muhammad is the Last Prophet and Allah’s Messenger as he brought the Qur’an (Muslim’s holy book) to the people. They also believe the Qur’an is made entirely of Allah’s word to them and that when he gave Muhammad the Qur’an’s word, Allah told him all the words which he committed to memory and had to scribes to write it down for him later as he could not read or write. This is why Muslims say that Muhammad could not have copied the...

MUHAMMAD IN THE BIBLE I The idea that the Bible contains prophecies about the coming of Muhammad (peace be upon him), may surprise many people. It isn’t di cult to understand why, since the general perception people have of Muhammad (pbuh) is that of a man with no connection to Biblical Prophets or prophecies. However, taking a closer look at Muhammad’s (pbuh) life, it becomes clear that he upheld the basic tenets that the Biblical Prophets came with, and led millions to do the same....

Feb 25, 2013 Anth 360.01 Islam and the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him The documentary about the Islamic religion and its founding prophet Muhammad peace be upon him was very interesting to me because, I come from a dominant Muslim country know as Iran and I have never really knew how, from where and by who the Islamic religion started. This movie sums it up in about an hour. The azan is the sound called five times a day everyday across the world. Nearly a quarter of the people on...

Life in MAKKAH Ancestors: The holy prophet was a direct descendant of hazrat ismail. Quraish was the descendant of hazrat ismail and quraish’s descendant, qussai had the custody to hold the key of kaaba. Hashim who was qussai’s grandson who was very famous at that time and was the most rich among qussai’s descendants. He traded with foreign countries. Abdul muttalib was very prominent among the quraish because of 3 things: the restoration of the fountain of zam zam; the dialougue with...

BOOK -A FAITHFUL FRIEND I have several kinds of books in my book shelve. Some are old some are new. Some are very colorful and some include plain text. Some are small and some big. But all of them are equally important for me. I care for them and they care for me. I do not let dust settle on them and I keep reading them over and over again. I am never bored of a book. So are books to me. Books are always ready to fascinate me. Books are my best friend because they do not have mood swings. I...

THINKING FROM THE QUR’ANIC PERSPECTIVE ABSTRACT The Qur’an is the main reference and source of knowledge for Muslims. It is logically follows that understanding the concept of thinking should also be referred to the Qur’an. Even though the word intellect is mentioned 49 times in the Qur’an and there are hundreds of verses that urge Muslims to think, but the theory of thinking from the Qur’anic perspective is not extensively explored to guide Muslim educators and curriculum designers and...

Female Muslim Names with meaning Female Names A to Z A'idah - means Guest, the one who's returning. A'ishah - means Wife of the Prophet (SAW). A'shadieeyah - means Princess, cute, perfect. Aa'idah - means Name of a narrator of hadith. Aabidah - means Worshipper. Aabirah - means Fleeting, transitory, ephemeral. Aabish - means Daughter of Sa'd who was a queen of Iran (AN). Aadila - means Just, Honest, Equal, Upright. Aaeedah - means Visiting, Returning, Reward. Aaeesha -...

Jianyang Zhang History 2351 5/11/2014 Karen Armstrong, Muhammad: A Prophet for Our Time (San Francisco: Harper, 1992) Pp.240 The author of the book Muhammad: A Prophet of Our Time, Karen Armstrong, born on 14 November 1944 is a well-known British author and commentator for her books on comparative religion. She is a provocative, original thinker on the role of religion in the contemporary world. Being a religious thinker, she has written more than 20 books on faith and the major...

Jesus & Mohammad Paper Travis Davis Course HUM 130 Professor Ferris 01/20/2008 There are hundreds of thousands of religions all over the world. Some of them we know about and some of them we don’t. Usually, one thing that most religions have in common is a founder or the head figure of the religion that any particular religion revolves around. This one person is the teacher and everyone else is the follower. Two major religions that are still extremely active in today’s world are...

Jesus Christ and Muhammad are the Gods looked upon by all Christians and Muslims as their religious leader. Each religions thoughts and ideas are similar with certain variances. Do Christians and Muslims look upon the same God but use a different name? Jesus Christ Jesus Christ is known as the Son Of God, his life story is told in the four Gospels written by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. All around the world the birth of Jesus Christ is celebrated on December 25 although in the gospels the...

Effective Leadership principles of Prophet Muhammad (s) Author: Muhammad W. Khan It is a well-known fact that the Prophet of Islam (saw) was the supremely successful man in the entire human history. But he was not just a hero, as Thomas Carlyle has called him. According to the Qur’an, he was the best example for all mankind. He has shown us the way of achieving supreme success in this world. By studying the life of the Prophet (saw), we can derive those important principles which were...

FOREWORD God sent his messengers for guidance, and to create love and brotherhood among the people but unfortunately the history of religion is full of bigotry and hatred. The messengers were always the victims of violence. From Adam to this time, all the prophets without any exception, passed through the same channel of hatred and persecution. How nicely the Holy Quran has described this fact in the following verse: Alas for my servants! There comes not a Messenger to them but they mock at...

'The night journey' was a miraculous journey that Muhammad had with the arch Angel Jibril in which he was taught the ritual of the five daily prayers. The angel Jibril took Muhammad through the air from Mecca to Jerusalem and then from 'the Dome of the Rock mosque' he made the ascension into heaven and to God. The Ka’ba is a central shrine of Gods and housed 360 idols of tribal patron Gods. It was also the site of great annual pilgrimage and fair and is therefore very significant for Muslims....

Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH). Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) was the son of Abdullah. He (PBUH) belonged to Quraish tribe. He (PBUH) was born in Makkah. His (PBUH) father died before he (PBUH) was born. First he (PBUH) was nourished by his (PBUH) grandfather. But after the death of his (PBUH) grandfather, he (PBUH) was looked after by his (PBUH) uncle, Abu Talib. His (PBUH) uncle kept him with his (PBUH) merchant caravan. He (PBUH) had been working as an agent in the business of Hazrat Khadija R. A. Later...

Hazrat Muhammad (saw) today’s Prophet myself to Abdi lail bin Abd Kulal and offered him Islam, but he failed to make any responce to what I had offered to him. I therefore, left with a heavy heart and depressed. I felt some relieft only when I reached Qarn Sa'alib. Here I looked up and saw a cloud covering Assalam-o-Alaikum! When we talk about the historical personalities, Hazrat Mohammad PBUH is the greatest person among all. Prophet Mohammad PBUH is the last and perfect Prophet of...

Jesus and Muhammad are both known as religious leaders who founded the largest religions in the world. Both men have affected humanity and laid down many principles to live by. Although they had the same "call of duty", they were definitely two different types of people. Jesus is said to be the Son of God, while Muhammad is a Messenger of God. Both Jesus and Muhammad are known for their methods in establishing and strengthening each respective religion. This paper will compare and contrast the...

A Concise Biography of the Prophet Muhammad In an epoch of widespread cultural dilapidation and ruin, there arose from the sandy wastes of Arabia a community of men and women who bore the banner of a nascent religion that would go on to inspire an efflorescence in the very fields which are the peak expressions of civilization, amongst which are to be numbered mathematics, science, philosophy and literature. As the Well of Zamzam gushes forth from below the barren landscape upon which Mecca...

Development of Modern Middle East Research Paper Executive Summary The purpose of this paper is to give a synopsis of the life history and work of Muhammad, son of Abdullah, the prophet of Islam. It will also seek to address the persecutions he underwent at the hands of his own clan. Muhammad was and remains one of the most influential people the world has ever seen. He was a mortal, illiterate man who has changed world history and left an indelible mark on the history books. He...

WHAP DBQ Rough Draft The roles played by metropolises in the Islamic civilizations were huge. In the Post-Classical Age, the Muslim societies had roles such as the expansion and prosperity of their empire, the standardized and organized form of government they brought, and finally, the spread of their culture through trading and invasions throughout the Post-Classical world. Firstly, the expansion of the Islamic empire kept growing and its prosperity was never lacking. Marco Polo,...

JESUS AND MUHAMMAD Axia College Jesus and Muhammad, ever since they walked this earth people have flocked and worshiped these men. But why, what makes them important and why are they still the most influential people on earth. Christianity alone makes up for 2 billion people world-wide while Islam commands over 1 billion worldwide. Followers of both reach to all parts large and small on the planet and from all areas the views differ in the way they worship the leaders. Both have one God...

My personal description I am an extremely thoughful person and pretty loyal too. I´m intelligent and talkative but I am prudent. Sometimes I am impatient. I am honest and a little disorganized with my stuff. I am not stingy at all, I am sensible an generous. I am really responsable, fairly radical and extremely logical. I am simple and practical, I am too a person very presentable. I am a passionate and obstinate person. My strengs are a lot. For example, for me it´s easy to talk in...

Date: 21-September-2013 Leadership & Management Question 1A) Choose are leader you are interested in and analyse why you consider him/her to be a leader? Describe his or her key strengths and weaknesses as a leader. What makes you consider that person as an effective leader? Justify your answers in relation to the theories & practices we have examined in the course. Leadership is a crucial important topic that is deeply studied over time till today because it has a major effect in...

Diplomacy of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) A model for peace building in 21st century By Muhammad Amir Submitted to Dr Ejaz Hussain 1 Table of Content Table of Content ………………………………………………………………2 Introduction…………………………………………………………………….3 Core Question…………………………………...…………………………….3 Hypothesis……………………………..………………………………………3 Methodology……………………………………..…………………………….3 Literature Review……………………..……………………………………….4 Theoretical Consideration ……………………………………………………5 Diplomacy of Prophet Muhammad ………….………………………………6...

Why is Muhammad (pbuh) important to Muslims? Muhammad (pbuh) is extremely important to Muslims all around the world, and a sacred symbol for the Islamic religion. Pbuh stands for ‘peace be upon him’. This abbreviation is added along with his name all around the world as a sign of respect for him. Not only that, but Muslims do this to give peace upon him. Muhammad was not able to read or write so his was known as an ‘illiterate’ when he was born, and until he died. Because of this, when...

The actual democratic states are the one which are also the welfare states. The states like Norway, Denmark and Finland are the welfare states. The people select the people who are going to lead the country and the people then work hard for the betterment of the people who select them. They work for the welfare of the people and take the leadership as a pure responsibility towards the state and towards the people as well. This article started a new debate in the corners of the...

Muhammad Al-Fateh is the Conqueror of Constantinople So how to become perfectionists: 1- By having a goal in life. 2- A strong willpower. 3- Patience. 4- Knowledge and expertise, or seeking the assistance of the experts. These, if you noticed, are the same elements of positiveness. If you find these 4 elements in you, perfection will come automatically. I will relate to you the story of a person who had all those elements, and the result was an excellent and astounding work!...

Muhammad is one of the most influential men in history as he has millions of followers due to his characteristics. Leadership has been defined in many ways but it is mostly agreed that “leadership is about influencing others towards a common goal.” According to Michael Hart (1978) book ‘The 100: He listed Muhammad (peace be upon him-PBUH) as the most influential individual in the history because he “was the only man in history who was supremely successful on both the religious and secular...

A short history about the world's fastest growing religion and of the man, who seeded the plant of Islam himself, Muhammad (saw). Armstrong writes this book in a humanist style and introduces the reader to the cultural and historical background of the life of Mohammed and the revelation of the Quran. She first starts with the West's long history of hostility toward Islam, which has often led to the stigma of “a religion of the sword." She contradicts this ideology, by this sympathetic,...

 Life in Madinah of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) Masjid-e- Nabwi The first significant event after the migration of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) was the construction of the mosque of the Prophet. It not only acted as a spiritual centre for worship, but also the political and military headquarters for the new state. It soon developed into an institute of learning where discussions and seminars were held. A social institution where Muslims learnt and practiced discipline, unity and...

ENGLISH ESSAY: PROPHET MUHAMMAD (PBUH) AS A ROLE MODEL FOR RELIGIOUS TEACHERS Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is the example par excellence for his ummah, especially for religious teachers with his good example and noble personality. His behavior in all cases is the behavior that is not contrary with the Qur'an, in fact his behavior reflects the contents of the Qur'an such as his patient, sincere and forgiving character. In education, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) has provided many lessons...

Why Muhammad cannot be drawn? Islam has a strict mindset that Allah and Muhammad cannot be drawn and there was an event last year where the whole Saudi Arabia protested against ‘youtube’ for allowing the video of Muhammad to be uploaded. They argue that they have specific reason for these believe. First of all, Muslims do not draw their prophet out of respect. This is because no matter how artistic a person could be, they would not be able to draw exactly like Muhammad himself as we have...

When considering the question of the Prophet’s success in the Arab Conquests there are various factors that must be taken into consideration. These factors shape the success, give reason for the rapidity of the spread and illustrate why Arabia was so responsive to his message. Factors such as the state of Arabia and its pagan tribes, recent historic events and the dissatisfaction of the peoples, shape this drastic and historic change in the area. Arabia was in a constant state of war due mainly...

The Holy Prophet Muhammad’s (saw) Kindness to Children [pic] And we have sent thee not but as a mercy for all peoples (Chapter 21, verse 108) The Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw), had many extraordinary characteristics, one being Rah-mit-ul-ala-meen, or, merciful to the peoples. The Holy Prophet (saw) showed mercy and kindness to all people. Today I am only going to discuss his kindness towards the children, through three different perspectives: as a messenger, as a person, and as a...

History of Civilizations I – Response Paper: Life of Muhammad The persuasion of the prophet Muhammad was to make sure that everyone believes in the goodness and oneness of Allah, to show everything comes to you from Allah and his gift and point in peoples’ actions. His persuasion was not only existing for people around him; but also; the persuasion was existing for those who believed in the Old or the New Testament who were also in the search of the truth of the God’s covenant. Water was...

Continuity of Prophethood Proofs from Holy Quran, Hadiths and list of Islamic Scholars of the Past 1) Chapter 1: Al-Fatihah Verse: 6, 7 ِ ِْ ۙ‫]6:1[ اِﻫﺪﻧَﺎ اﻟﺼﺮاط اﳌُﺴﺘَﻘِﻴْﻢ‬ َ ْ ْ َ َ ّ ِ َ َ ِ ‫]7:1[ ﺻﺮاط اﻟَّﺬﻳْﻦ اَﻧْﻌَﻤﺖ ﻋَﻠَﻴْﻬﻢ ۙ ﻏَﲑ اﳌَﻐْﻀﻮب ﻋَﻠَﻴْﻬﻢ وﻻ اﻟﻀﺂﻟ ِ ّﲔ‬ َ ْ َّ َ َ ْ ِ ِ ْ ُ ْ ِ ْ ْ ِ َ ْ َ [1:6] Guide us in the right path [1:7] The path of those on whom Thou hast bestowed Thy blessings, those who have not incurred Thy displeasure, and those who have not...

The Qur’an is the word of God as it was given to Muhammad. Critically assess this statement. The Qur’an is considered the word of God by Muslims. The Islamic faith believes that the stories within the book were sent to the lowest of the seventh heavens by Allah, during the time of Ramadan, and revealed to the Prophet Muhammad over a period of time in instalments. A question that is often asked regarding the Qur’an is if its contents are recorded as they were once delivered to Muhammad or...

The last sermon of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad islam covers all the aspects of human life.it is not only a religion but also a complete code of life. Hazrat Muhammad is the last prophet of Allah Almighty.At the accasion of perfoming hajj,he delivered his last sermon on 9thzil_ hajjah 10 A.H.He addressed more than one hundred thousand companions and advised them to devote their lives for the service of islam,so that they might gain the glory of Allah Almight.He...

The controversy in question is simply a series of cartoons which were first published in a Danish newspaper (Jyllands-Posten) in 2006. This controversy has recently been stirred by a reprinting of the article in many European newspapers in a stand of solidarity for freedom of speech. The original (and subsequent) publication(s) led to a public outcry, and sparked violent protests in the Islamic world. Danish Muslim organizations staged protests, while the cartoons were being reprinted in more...

My favourite personality:THE PERSONALITY OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD (S.A.W.W) The Personality Of The Prophet Muhammad The Prophet Muhammad was known for good character throughout his life. He was known as: "The Honest" long before he received the message of Islam . He was handsome, of medium height, very active, walked rapidly which forced his companions to race to keep up with him. People reported seeing light around his body and in his face, which they compared to the sun or the full moon....

[pic] Today one in every five persons of the world believes Muhammad (pbuh) as the last messenger of Allah (pbuh) and millions of others are continuing to bear testimony to this fact…..Yaqeen ul Haq Ahmad Sikander writes. Ever since dawn of the civilization, mankind has witnessed the emergence of a large number of great people who did significant contributions in their respective fields and immortalized their names forever. Their contributions, which they left behind, have been responsible...

What was the importance of Muhammad for the success of the Arab conquests? The role of Prophet Muhammad, as both a temporal and religious leader was undeniably an important factor in the success of the Arab conquests. These events took place between 622 and 750, first involving the establishment of a new unified polity in the Arabian Peninsula, then leading to a Muslim Empire which stretched from central Asia to North Africa and was one of the largest the world has ever seen. This...

Explain how and why Muhammad was opposed in Makkah (30 marks) The prophet Muhammad preached in Makkah to bring people in the right path and to believe in one god. However, he was opposed in many ways possible by many people mainly the Quraish. There were many reasons why people opposed the prophet Muhammad in Makkah and many were due to selfish needs such as wealth and power. The prophet Muhammad was opposed in many ways such as verbal and physical abuse. The Quraish were the main...

A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF POLYGAMY IN ISLAM, AND MUHAMMAD REGARDING THE SAME. ARGUMENTS POSED IN DEFENSE OF ISLAM: Polygamy means a system of marriage whereby one person has more than one spouse. Polygamy can be of two types. One is polygyny where a man marries more than one woman, and the other is polyandry, where a woman marries more than one man. In Islam, limited polygyny (up till four wives) is permitted; whereas polyandry is completely prohibited. RESPONSE: I agree with your...

Muhammad in Mecca Prophet Muhammad was born and lived in Mecca for the first 52 years of his life (570–622). Orphaned early in life, he became known as a prominent merchant, and as an impartial and trustworthy arbiter of disputes. He married his first wife, the 40-year-old widow Khadijah bint Khuwaylid at age 25. He would not take other wives during her lifetime. According to Muslim tradition, Muhammad began receiving revelations at the age of 40. The key themes of his messages in Mecca were...

Analyse the religious and social situation in Arabia When Muhammad began his work. The period before Mohammad’s teachings in Arabia were uncivilised, lawless and brutal- these were known as Jahiliyyya, meaning “days of ignorance”. The laws of the land were only oral and usually varied from tribe to tribe. The Arabs used to indulge in adultery, gambling and drinking- known as Abul Ala Mawdudi. Although Arabia is a vast one million square miles, most of it is barren desert with small oases...

Examine the reasons why Muhammad left Makkah and went to Madinah. (30 marks) Muhammad left Makkah due to several reasons. However there were several factors, such as the social boycott, the loss of clan protection and the threats he faced, which lead him to make his final decision. Muhammad and his followers were shunned by the people of Makkah, to such an extent that no one was providing them with food. This was known as the social boycott. As a result Muhammad sought refuge in Madinah who...

Critically assess the claim that the Danish newspaper Jyllands Posten was irresponsible for publishing the satirical cartoons of Muhammad in 2005. On September 30th 2005, twelve satirical cartoons most of which were representations of the prophet Mohammed of Islam, were published in a Danish newspaper called Jyllands-Posten. The drawings, which included a representation of Mohammad with a bomb as his turban or under his turban, were printed alongside an article about self-censorship and...

Dangers of Smoking! Most Muslims are aware of and try to avoid the major sins in Islam - murder, suicide, adultery, alcohol, gambling, usury, etc. Muslims are forbidden to harm themselves or others. Yet millions of Muslims all over the world are doing just that - harming, even killing themselves and their families. Islamic scholars have historically had mixed views about tobacco, and until recently, cigarette smoking has not been unanimously forbidden or even discouraged. The mixed views on...

Islamic Financial Planning: Guiding Principles Financial Planning, as defined conventionally, is “a process which helps individuals set and achieve their long-term financial goals, through the proper management of your finances.” Financial planning normally covers the areas of investments, tax planning, asset allocation, risk management, retirement planning, and estate planning. In other words, financial planning can also be broadly divided into five areas or pillars of focus, which are wealth...

Women rights in Islam Outline Introduction Background Equal rights of men and women in Islam Social rights .right to get education .right to accept or reject marriage proposal .right to get divers .right to secrecy .right to just treatment in case of polygamy .right to entertain and dine out .right to demand separate house .right to deny doing all the chores of home .right to dress Economic rights .right to Inheritance .right to ownership .right to dowry .right to...

The role of woman, her position and status in society, and her nature have been issues of debate and discussion informed by religion, tradition and culture, misogyny, feminism and - many times - downright ignorance and bigotry. In discussing the role of women in contemporary society there are three main areas that can be addressed. The perceptions of woman within contemporary Muslim societies. The status, position and role of woman in the Qur'an and in early Islam from where we derive our...

The worship of Allah is principal in a Muslim's mind at all time. There are also five formal acts of worship which help strengthen a the faith and obedience of a Muslim. They are frequently called the "Five Pillars of Islam". The Five Pillars of Islam are the framework and guidelines of the Muslim life. They are the testimony of faith, prayer, supporting the needy, fasting during the month of Ramadan, and the once in a lifetime trip to Makkah for those who are able to do so. These Five Pillars...

Stories of the Prophets Written by Al-Imam ibn Kathir Translated by Muhammad Mustapha Geme’ah, Al-Azhar Stories of the Prophets Al-Imam ibn Kathir Contents 1. Prophet Adam 2. Prophet Idris (Enoch) 3. Prophet Nuh (Noah) 4. Prophet Hud 5. Prophet Salih 6. Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) 7. Prophet Isma'il (Ishmael) 8. Prophet Ishaq (Isaac) 9. Prophet Yaqub (Jacob) 10. Prophet Lot (Lot) 11. Prophet Shuaib 12. Prophet Yusuf (Joseph) 13. Prophet Ayoub (Job) 14 . Prophet Dhul-Kifl 15....

The topic of today’s day is - ‘The Women’s Rights in Islam - Modernising or Outdated?’ According to the Oxford dictionary, ‘Women’s Rights are the rights, that promote a position of social and legal equality, of women to men’ According to the Oxford dictionary, ‘they are the rights, claimed for the women, equal to those of men, as regards to suffrage that right to vote, as regards to property, etc’. ‘Modernising’, according to the Oxford dictionary means, ‘to make modern, to adapt to...

Is Islam a Violent Religion by Nature? Islam and the worship of Allah (god) began with Muhammad and his revelations that lasted for 23 years of his life from (610 C.E.- 623 C.E.). In the Islamic religion it is believed that he was the last prophet sent by Allah (god) and this made all his teachings into to Law and are looked at as the will of God. These messages were given to him through the archangel Gabriel, in a kind of continuation to the Jewish Torah and Christian Bible, which the...

Personal Redemption: A Way to Attain Ultimate Success Personal redemption is very hard to achieve, both mentally and physically. Amir’s search for redemption in his fathers eyes for the death of his mother and his remorse for Hassan’s rape results to his seek for redemption. Similarly, Thao’s quest for redemption is commenced by his gratitude toward Walt, as well as his remorse for trying to steal the Gran Torino. The quest for self redemption is a very hard and extensive procedure, not...

The Life of Fatimah (ra) – The youngest daughter of Prophet Muhammad (s) The sons of the Prophet were al-Qasim, Abdullah, Tahir/Tayib, and the daughters were Zaynab, Ruqayya, Umm Kulthoom and Fatima. She was born five years before her father was sent as a Prophet. Mohammed was 35 years old when she was born. She was born during the year when the Ka’bah was being rebuilt. She became a Muslim when she was 5 years old, as soon as her father was sent as a Prophet. She was the youngest Muslim in...

In one sense, equality between men and women is possible and reasonable as well because they are both human, with similar souls, brains, hearts, and the most of the rest of the body. In another sense, equality between men and women is impossible and an absurdity due to their natural differences in physical, mental, emotional and psychological qualities, and abilities. However, Islam tries not to differentiate the rights of women from the rights of men. In many instances Islam treats women as...

Most of us know about Jesus Christ and his life. Therefore, I will briefly cover Jesus in this paper. As for Muhammad, I will attempt to shed some light on the subject of this "Messenger of God". Perhaps a better understanding of this Islamic icon can be obtained and understood through this comparative essay. Both of these religious figures caused a renewal of faith and belief in the one and only God, or Allah as the Muslims know Him by. Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, son of God, was born to...

2013 | Leadership | | Cohort Five Mohamed Abd El-Aziz El-behery | [Khalid ibn Al waleed] | I am the pillar of Islam! , I am the Companion of the Prophet! , I am the noble warrior, I’m Khalid bin Al Waleed! | Under supervision of Professor doctor: Ali Mosalam Abstract "What an excellent slave of Allah: Khalid Ibn al-Walled, one of the swords of Allah, unleashed against the unbelievers!" [Prophet Muhammad (BPUH)], those great words were said by the prophet...

Nowadays, Islamic accounting is greatly discussed between the academician and professional personnel that have already did some research about the differences between conventional and Islamic accounting. Therefore, we can identify the differences with the article written by them. For example, Mohd Ibrahim (2001), Baydoun and Willett (2000), Toshikazu Hayashi and so forth. Thus, in their articles they have stated that there are several differences that can be spotted between both types of...

The Twentieth century of the Christian era, according to our analysis, presents a decisive turning point in the history of the Muslim Ummah (community). At the end of the first quarter of the century the state of the Muslim world had taken a definite turn, and there were some signs of resuscitation in the moribund body of the Muslim Urnmah. If we look at it closely, the middle half of this century presents an astounding picture. On one hand, the process of decline and deterioration reached...

Battle of Tabuk 1. Brief history This battle occurred in the month of Rajab, the 9th year of Hijra (October, 630 AD) when in the height of summer.1 This battle took place in Tabuk. The reason for this war erupted was because Al-Ghassain, the Governor of Al-Balqa had killed an envoy of Prophet SAW’s ambassadors.2 Likewise, firm actions been taken against them who are breaking the term of their treaty with the Muslim.3 Besides, this battle also happen because the Muslims get news from traders who...

ISLAMIC LEADERSHIP : A SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP PARADIGM ABSTRACT Leadership has been an object studied by many scholars for centuries, and brings a lot of theories forth in term of leadership. Leadership is a multidisciplinary field concerned with both ethics and morality. Davis, K. (1967) defined Leadership asthe ability to persuade others to seek defined objectives enthusiastically. It is the human factor which binds a group together and motivates it toward goals. Management activities such as...

Difference between Zakat and Tax First I would like to say that Zakat is related to religion and tax is related to government. In no way Zakat and tax can go together; they are different in many respects. While zakat has a religious sanctity, tax is not like that. Tax is collected from all citizens of a country. The government collects tax for the overall development of the country; On the other hand, Zakat is only imposed on Muslims. Zakat is fixed as per the Holy Quran and cannot be changed...

Modern day poverty- While the world continues to progress technologically, faster than it’s growth in technology, it’s retrogressing morally and spiritually. While life seems to become easier theoretically, in theory, when you analyse life today, we have such advanced modes of transport, such easy ways of communication, in theory life seems easier than previous times, but practically life has become more challenging than the previous times. Tension, depression and frustration has become the...

This article is about religious observances during the month of Ramadan. For the actual calendar month, see Ramadan (calendar month). Ramadan A crescent moon can be seen over palm trees at sunset in Manama, Bahrain, marking the beginning of the Muslim month of Ramadan Observed by Muslims Type Muslim, cultural Begins 1 Ramadan Ends 29, or 30 Ramadan Date Variable (follows the Islamic lunar calendar) 2010 date 11 August – 10 September 2011 date 1–29 August 2012 date 20 July-18 August...

Differences between Islamic and Conventional Financial Planning Financial planning is the process of creating strategies in managing financial affairs to meet life goals and the role of the professional financial planner is to analyse the financial circumstances of the client and to provide a plan to meet the client’s financial needs and goals. In carrying out his mission, the financial planner shall provide impartial assistance and act in the best interest of the client. For the Islamic...

1.4 THE ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE OF QUALITY In order to produce quality goods or services, every task at every level of the operation has to be performed in a manner that will ensure the achievement of a particular standard. The whole exercise entails the physical aspect of the whole process which can be achieved through the right habit that is accompanied by the proper intention of wanting to be a productivity or quality conscious person. In inculcating the right habit, a character...

Article 1 The direction of Islamic economics emerged since the prophetic period from the practice of Prophet Muhammad as an entrepreneur. His life and the companions that surrounded within the parameter of this business culture as guided by the Holy Qur’an. Nevertheless, the formal discussion of the discipline is rarely discussed in the previous conventional economic system. In order to serve the responsibility as a khalifah, Muslims practice a just economic system to achieve the objective...

UNIVERSITY OF GUJRAT 1ST MERIT LIST Hafiz Hayat Campus Department: Programme: S# Serial No. Form No. English Language (02) BS (15) Applicant Information Marks (%) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 00066 00048 00053 00085 00043 00038 2-310 00015 00062 00031 00050 00019 00040 00034 00044 00046 00051 00026 00001 00020 10005 07560 10862 15496 03676 03915 07220 00072 03577 15509 16023 06683 12333 10969 13602 07927 18530 11985 10409 03302 06529 13930 Mahmoor Ghani...

Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh Good afternoon. My name is Rismadilla Ulfah. I am a student of faculty of communication. This is my second year at Bachelor and I am currently studying primary education. Ladies and Gentlemen, Before I begin my speech I would like to respect, thank and acknowledge the lord of the world, the only one Allah SWT, to given us such deeply enjoyable, particularly faith and healthy comfort, hence, we could attend here in a good situation. To our...

Definition of Hiba (Gift) and its Significance in Sharia By Ahmed Shahir Usmani 1-Definition of Gift (Hiba): To give some amount of wealth or goods (in self consent) by a mature or sane person is called Gift. Just like giving a house, money or clothes to a Muslim brother without any compensation. 2-The word Hiba falls under both Gift and Charity. Words like gift, charity, ransom and donation all has similar meanings. If the giver wishes to earn Allah’s mercy by giving to needy or dependant is...

सभी प्रशंसा अल्लाह की वजह से है, और उनका अंतिम मैसेंजर पर आशीर्वाद और शांति हो. Some non-Muslim westerners have been wondering what Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) offered humanity. कुछ गैर - मुस्लिम पश्चिमी देशों के सोच रहा है क्या पैगंबर मुहम्मद (शांति और आशीर्वाद उस पर हो) मानवता की पेशकश की. This question was raised particularly after the recent defamation of his honorable character by western media. पश्चिमी मीडिया के के द्वारा अपने माननीय चरित्र के हाल ही मानहानि के...

Essay on Mother INTRODUCTION MOTHER- A GIFT FROM ALLAH MOTHER- THE FIRST AND BEST SCHOOL OF A CHILD MOTHER AND ISLAM MOTHER- OUR BEST COMPANY RESPECT OF A MOTHER CONCLUSION Edwin Hubbell Chapin says, “No language can express the power, and beauty, and heroism, and majesty of a mother’s love. It shrinks not where man cowers, and grows stronger where...

[pic] WHAT DO MUSLIMS BELIEVE? BY MUHAMMAD AMMAR CONTENTS Belief in Allah subhana na wa ta’ala 6 Belief in Prophecy 7 Belief in Angels 8 Belief in the Books 9 Fate 10 Death 11 Death of a Muslim 11 Death of a Non-Believer 14 The day of Judgement 16 Imam Mahdi 16 Dajjal (The Anti-Christ) 18 Hazrat Isa (Jesus) comes back to Earth 21 Hazrat Tamim Dari saw Dajjal 22 Ya’jooj Ma’jooj (Gog Megog) 23 The sinking of the houses 26 Smoke 26 The rising of the Sun from the West...

Muslim Persecution by the Quraish When the Holy Prophet declared Allah's message in public and called upon the people of Makkah to adopt Islam as their religion, he moved into a new stage in Islamic history. Before this, the Holy Prophet's had only been preaching on very minor scales to his close fellows. The declaration of the message changed the picture. It called upon the people of Makkah to accept a total change - to pay homage to Allah instead of their idols and to bring a complete...

s [pic] ASAD.M PREP1-T MAIN THINGS: CHILDRENS RIGHTS: ALL religions of the world have laid great emphasis on the rights of parents and the duties of children towards them. According to Islamic teachings, to be obedient and to show kindness to parents...

I agree with you in many ways. Jerusalem is the single most complex city in terms of cultural, religious and historical importance to the world’s leading monotheist belief; Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. You mentioned (and I agree) that the Dome is one of the earliest Islamic monuments that have survived and the original purpose for its creation has been the subject of much debate. You also highlighted that the Dome is so unique for Islam not only because of its artistic decoration but...

Contribution of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan towards Muslim education July 15, 2010 Q.1. Describe the contribution of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan towards Muslim education. Sir Syed’s (1817-98) Contribution towards Muslim Education Perhaps the Muslims of the Sub-Continent owe their greatest gratitude to Syed Ahmed Khan. He flourished in the second half of the 19th century. His talent, deep-insight, love for Islam and hard work played a major role in the revival of Muslims in India. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan...

THE RISE OF ISLAM AND THE ISLAMIC LITERATURE Origins of Islam Islam was a religion founded in the 7th Century AD by Muhammad, an Arabian merchant from the City of Mecca. Islam is a monotheistic religious tradition that developed in the Middle East during 570 CE, which literally means “surrender” or “submission” to the will of Allah, who is the creator and sustainer of the world. Two Divisions: Sunni - translated variously as the “Trodden Path,” “the way,” “example,” or “habitual practice,” it...