Allah supported Islam with Hamzah and his conversion. He was strong in defending the Prophet of Allah and the helpless amongst his Companions.

Hamzah ibn `Abdul-Muttalib: The Lion of Allah & the Martyr of Martyrs (Part 2)

There were people among the non-believers who yearned to declare their belief in Muhammad, but their fear of the prevailing norms and inherited traditions prevented them. Among them was Hamzah

Hamzah ibn `Abdul-Muttalib: The Lion of Allah & Martyr of Martyrs (Part 1)

`Ammar was enduring the dreadful anguish of the body because his spirit was lofty, but now when he thought defeat had reached his spirit,..

`Ammar Ibn Yasir: A Man of Paradise (Part 1)

Let us now approach the first years of his message. Those were years one rarely finds an equal to in the annals of history for the constancy, truth, and eminence.

Muhammad: The First Years of His Message

One feels amazed by the degree of detailing in the description of the Prophet’s physical features. The scholars talked about his external traits in the minutest way.

Prophet’s Physical Features: As If You Were Seeing Him

Among the seventy-man delegation of the Ansar who took the oath of allegiance to the Prophet in the Second Allegiance of `Aqabah sat a young man with a bright face, graceful eyes, and a radiant smile.

Mu`adh Ibn Jabal: The Most Learned of Halal and Haram

What was Prophet Muhammad to his Companions? What did make them believe in him, cherish him, sacrifice their lives for his sake?

Muhammad to His Companions: The Light They Followed

Generosity, asceticism and piety all worked together in complete harmony to shape the most magnificent merits of that great man, Ibn `Umar. Learn more

`Abdullah ibn `Umar: A Great Man with a Tender Heart (Part 2)

Possessing two weapons, his lance and his prayer. Whenever Sa`d pierced an enemy with his lance he hurt him; whenever he invoked Allah He answered. Learn more…

Sa`d Ibn Abi Waqqas: The Lion’s Claws!

What do you know about the man whose body bore the scars of the horrible torture and, at the same time, the document of amazing steadfastness and extraordinary greatness?

`Ammar Ibn Yasir: A Man of Paradise (Part 2)

How did Bilal ibn Rabah, the Abyssinian who once was only a slave, become one of the great and holy men of Islam, even one of Islam's great miracles?

Bilal ibn Rabah: A Miracle of Faith & Truthfulness

Can attacking the places of worship, i.e. churches, be justified in any religious teachings including Islamic? What does Islam say and teach about that? How can a religion be judged correctly?

Does Islam Command Attacking Churches?

The story of Bilal teach us the true meaning of freedom, that blackness of skin and bondage would not decry the greatness of the soul if it found its faith, adhered to its Creator, and clung to its right.

Bilal Ibn Rabah: A Living Lesson on Human Freedom

The fact that Islam came to abolish corrupt human relationships based on false and superficial discrimination, is embodied in the story of Zayd. Who is Zayd ibn Harythah? How did he become a commander of the Islamic army?

Zayd ibn Harithah: From Slavery to Commandership

Do you see the man sitting there in the shade making baskets and utensils out of palm fronds? Take a good look at him. That is Salman whose grant was 5,000 dirhams a year!!

Salman Al-Farisi: True Faith & Real Richness (Part 3)

Of knowledge, modesty, straight conscience and path, piety, persistence in worship, and sincere adherence to the Prophet's model is made this unique personality. Learn how…

`Abdullah ibn `Umar: The Persistent Repentant to Allah (Part 1)

Who was that Persian Companion of the Prophet? What was his story with the trench? How did he contribute to phenomenal spread of Islam?

Salman Al-Farisi: The Seeker after the Truth (Part 1)

Giving Zayd the choice between staying with him or returning to his parent’s, the Prophet laid down the foundations of the basic freedoms of man.

Zayd ibn Harithah: From Bondage to the Prophet’s Home

Leaving the luxury and wealth of his family, to the wilderness of desert, Salamsn set out on unprecedented journey searching for meaning of life, existence, faith and guidance…

Salman Al-Farisi: A Journey of Truth and Existence (2/3)

With unmistakable good sense, excellent mind, true faith and a noble character Mus`ab had proven to be the man for the mission. How did he fulfilled it and with what weapons?

Mus`ab ibn `Umayr: The First Envoy of Islam (2/2)