Hazrat Maryam, Um Isa (Mary, the Mother of Jesus) Maryam (Mary), the mother of Isa (Jesus), was a pious Muslim woman during the time of Prophet Zakariyya. She was Maryam daughter Imran from the family lineage of Dawud (David), the offspring of the Children of Israel. In the Quran there is a chapter named Maryam […]
Bibi Hawwa (Eve) (Mother of Mankind) “Hawwa was the first woman and the first Muslimah to be created by Allah (s.w.t).” Bibi Hawwa represents, on the one hand, womanhood and, on the other, the source of human population. In fact, her name means “the source of life”. Hawwa also has another meaning which is used […]
To think according to principle, to possess true faith and believe and accept the true Commands of Islam is known as “Aqeeda”. It is also understood as one’s intention, concept and path that one follows. It must also be understood that the basis of one’s action is one’s Imaan and that the basis […]
The Fourth Caliph, Hazrat Ali (ra) (656-661 A.C.) “You [Ali] are my brother in this world and the next.” (Hadeeth) Hazrat Ali’s Election After Uthman’s martyrdom, the office of the caliphate remained unfilled for two or three days. Many people insisted that Ali should take up the office, but he was embarrassed by the fact […]
The Third Caliph, Hazrat Usman (ra) (644-656 A.C.) “Every Prophet has an assistant, and my assistant will be Uthman.”(Hadeeth) Hazrat Usman’s Election When ‘Umar fell under the assassin’s dagger, before he died the people asked him to nominate his successor. ‘Umar appointed a committee consisting of six of the ten companions of the Prophet (peace […]
The Second Caliph, Hazrat Umar (ra)(634-644 A.C.) “God has placed truth upon Umar’s tongue and heart. (hadeeth)” ‘Umar’s Life During his last illness Abu Bakr had conferred with his people, particularly the more eminent among them. After this meeting they chose ‘Umar as his successor. ‘Umar was born into a respected Quraish family thirteen years after […]