26 results for “biography”
Clear filterThe first major battle in Islamic history: 313 Muslims against 1,000 Quraysh, and how divine aid secured victory.
The second major battle: the reversal of fortune, the wounding of the Prophet, and the lessons for the ummah.
The siege of Medina: Salman al-Farisi's trench strategy, the coalition of enemies, and the decisive divine intervention.
The diplomatic turning point: how a seemingly disadvantageous treaty became the greatest victory for Islam.
The peaceful liberation of Mecca: 10,000 Muslims marching, the general amnesty, and the cleansing of the Kaaba.
The life and legacy of the Prophet's first wife, a successful businesswoman who was the first person to accept Islam.
The life of the Prophet's beloved daughter Fatimah, her devotion, her family, and her status in Islam.
The life of the Prophet's closest companion, the first adult male to accept Islam, and the leader who preserved the ummah after the Prophet's death.
The military genius who never lost a battle, from his early opposition to Islam to becoming the most celebrated Muslim commander.
The Persian companion who traveled from Zoroastrianism through Christianity to Islam, and whose idea saved Madinah at the Battle of the Trench.
The pivotal event that marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar, when the Prophet and his companions migrated from Makkah to Madinah.
The first major battle in Islam, where 313 Muslims defeated over 1,000 Quraysh warriors with divine aid on the 17th of Ramadan, 2 AH.
How the Prophet returned to Makkah with 10,000 companions, forgave his enemies, and cleansed the Kaaba of 360 idols.
The peace agreement that seemed like a setback but which the Quran called 'a clear victory,' leading to the spread of Islam across Arabia.
The miraculous night journey from Makkah to Jerusalem and the ascension through the heavens, where the five daily prayers were ordained.
Key events and lessons from the Prophet's years in Madinah, from the establishment of the Muslim state to the farewell pilgrimage.
The campaign against the fortresses of Khaybar, the heroism of Ali ibn Abi Talib, the resulting treaty, and its lessons in dealing with hostility.
The ambush at Hunayn valley, the initial retreat of Muslim forces, the Prophet's steadfastness, and the Quranic commentary on the lesson of overconfidence.
The Prophet's campaign against Taif after Hunayn, the use of siege warfare in early Islam, and the Prophet's famous supplication for the people of Taif.
The year when tribes across Arabia sent delegations to Madinah to accept Islam, marking the rapid expansion after the Conquest of Makkah.
The events of the Prophet's final illness, his last words and instructions, Abu Bakr's address to the grieving community, and the succession to the caliphate.
The biography of one of Islam's greatest scholars, author of Riyad al-Sal...
The life and works of Ibn al-Qayyim, his relationship with Ibn Taymiyyah, his contributions to Islamic spirituality, medicine, and jurisprudence.
The biography of the author of Fath al-Bari, the most authoritative comme...
The life and works of al-Dhahabi, author of Siyar A'lam al-Nubala and Mizan al-I'tidal, and his critical approach to biographical scholarship.
The life and achievements of al-Biruni in astronomy, mathematics, geography, and comparative religion, including his accurate measurement of the earth's circumf