#risalah #story #duaa What is the duaa that the Prophet (ﷺ) made for his ummah in every prayer? What was the first thing the Prophet (ﷺ) asked when he woke up after losing consciousness while leading the believers in prayer? What did he tell Fatimah (R) that made her first cry, then laugh? In our last session, we discuss the …
The Farewell Hajj and the Final Sermon | #RisalahSeries Part 20 by Majed Mahmoud
#risalah #story #seerah How did the Prophet (ﷺ) handle the passing of his young son, Ibrahim? What were the four main issues that the Prophet (ﷺ) advised the believers about in his final sermon? How did he (ﷺ) address the rights of women? What are five ways that we can connect with the Quran? In this session, we discuss the …
The Battle of Hunayn | #RisalahSeries Part 19 by Majed Mahmoud
Who are the closest people to the Prophet (ﷺ) in Paradise? How did the Prophet (ﷺ) comfort the Ansar (R) after the war gains were distributed? What are the three steps of conveying Islam that the Prophet (ﷺ) taught Muadh ibn Jabal (R)? In this session, we discuss the Battle of Hunayn, how to deal with believers who do acts …
The Conquest of Makkah | #RisalahSeries Part 18 by Majed Mahmoud
Can someone love Allah (ﷻ) and His Messenger (ﷺ) and still commit a major sin? When should we stop forgiving a person? How do we understand the concept of “an eye for an eye”? How was the Prophet (ﷺ) described upon his return to Makkah? In this session, we talk about the importance of fulfilling trusts, how Quraysh broke the …
Conveying Islam to the World | #RisalahSeries Part 17 by Majed Mahmoud
#risalah #story #seerah How can we convey Islam to people if we aren’t capable of teaching or preaching to others? What were the six points that Abu Sufyaan gave Heraclius to explain the message of Islam? Did Heraclius ask more questions about the Messenger (ﷺ), or the message? In this session, we discuss five important points about conveying Islam, the …
The Return from Abyssinia & the First Umrah | #RisalahSeries Part 16 by Majed Mahmoud
Where did Amr ibn al-‘Aas (R) first accept Islam? What did he ask the Prophet (ﷺ) before he took his shahadah? Which famous companion took his shahadah at the same time? In this session, we learn about Muslims who migrated to Madinah from Abyssinia, the Prophet’s (ﷺ) first time visiting Makkah since the Hijrah, the status of women in Islam, …
The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah | #RisalahSeries Part 15 by Majed Mahmoud
If difficulties are meant to purify our sins, why did the Prophet (ﷺ), who is sinless, still go through difficulties? How did he react when someone spoke negatively about his camel? In this session, we talk about the Prophet’s (ﷺ) first attempt to perform Umrah since emigrating from Makkah, the obstacles Quraysh put in his way, and how the Prophet …
The Battle of the Trench | #RisalahSeries Part 14 by Majed Mahmoud
What were the three predictions the Prophet (ﷺ) made when he broke the boulder before the Battle of the Trench? Which of the Sahabah spied on the enemy camp before the battle, and how did he protect himself from being exposed? In this session, we discuss how the enemies of the Muslims united unlike ever before to fight them, how …
Alcohol, Hijab, & the Slander of Aisha (R) | #RisalahSeries Part 13 by Majed Mahmoud
Which of the Jewish scholars in Madinah accepted Islam, and how did the Jewish tribes treat him afterward? Who was the hypocrite who spread a false accusation against Aisha (R)? How did Allah (ﷻ) respond to the accusation? In this session, we talk about the prohibition of drinking alcohol, the importance of hijab, and what we can learn from Aisha’s …
The Battle of Uhud | #RisalahSeries Part 12 by Majed Mahmoud
What was the Prophet’s (ﷺ) advice about what people should look for in a spouse? Which of his relatives was killed by Wahshi during the battle of Uhud? What was the duaa he made when he was close to being killed? In this session, we discuss Ali’s (R) marriage to Fatimah (R), the battle of Uhud, and the lessons we …