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The Birth of Muhammad ﷺ: Pre-Prophethood [Seerah Ep 5]

Muhammad ﷺ was born into the clan of Hashim, one of the most distinguished family groups in Makkah. His great-grandfather had been the first merchant to engage in the independent trade with Syria and Yemen and the clan had the privilege of providing the pilgrims with water during the hajj, one of the most important…

September 5, 2023
The Ka’bah is Attacked: Pre-Prophethood [Seerah Ep 4]

The respect and esteem which Makkah and the Holy house enjoyed suggested to some distant provinces in Arabia that they should construct Holy houses in order to attract some of the people away from Makkah. The Ghassanids built such a house at al Hirah and Abrahah al Ashram built another in Yemen. Abraha was the…

August 28, 2023
Dua & Zikr (Hisnul Muslim) Word by Word Translation

Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullah, We have some exciting news to share with you all. Alhamdulillah, the dream feature Word by Word Translation of the Dua & Zikr (Hisnul Muslim) English App [v1.10.3 for Android] has been launched successfully! We believe this is a game-changer for your Dua experience. We’re grateful to Allah for making us the…

August 10, 2023
Political & Religious Status of Arabia: Pre-Prophethood [Seerah Ep 3]

When Muhammad ﷺ was born in the city of Makkah in about 570, neither of the great powers of the region gave Arabia a second thought. Persia and Byzantium were both locked in a debilitating struggle with one another, which ended shortly before Muhammad ﷺ passed away. Though the southern lands of Arabia benefitted from…

August 3, 2023
15+ Best Dua for Safar (Travel) for Protection & Blessings

The word Safar derives from the Arabic wordسفر, which refers to travelling, journey, tour, etc. Travelling is considered an opportunity to explore the world, seek knowledge, and engage in trade or business. Islam encourages going on a journey as long as it is done safely and lawfully. Allah’s Messenger ﷺ teaches us several dua for…

August 3, 2023
Ascendancy of Quraysh: Pre-Prophethood [Seerah Ep 2]

The Quraysh had settled in Makkah towards the end of the fifth century. Their ancestor Qusayy (the fifth grandfather of the Prophet), his brother Zuhrah and his uncle Taym had settled in the Makkan valley besides the Sanctuary (Haram). Makhzum, the son of another uncle, and his cousins Jumah and Sahm settled there with Qusayy,…

July 24, 2023
The History of Karbala and Martyrdom of Hussain Ibn Ali (R)

The Battle of Karbala is one of the saddest events in Islamic history. It reminds us of the painful martyrdom of Hussain ibn Ali (R), the beloved grandson of our Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, along with his family members and companions. This tragic event happened on the 10th of Muharram, in the year 61 Hijri. In…

July 20, 2023
How to Maintain Spirituality After Hajj? 5 Tips for Life After Hajj

Hajj is a profound spiritual journey for Muslims. It is a perfect time for self-reflection, repentance, and seeking forgiveness from Allah. It’s mentioned in the Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim that Allah makes one innocent, like a newborn, after performing Hajj. So, after cleansing your sins, it’s important to maintain spirituality. It’s true that we’ll…

July 16, 2023
What is the Day of Ashura: History, Significance, Do’s & Don’ts

The 10th of Muharram, known as Ashura, is a special and meaningful day for Muslims. It’s a day full of history, blessings, and important reminders. On this day, Allah saved Prophet Musa (AS) and his people from Pharaoh. It shows us how Allah’s help and mercy can be. But Ashura isn’t just about what happened…

July 13, 2023
The Descendants of Ibrahim (AS): Pre-Prophethood [Seerah Ep 1]

Assalamualaikum warahmatullah, Dear GTAF Family, Alhamdulillah, we are going to start a new series of blog posts on the Seerah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. This will highlight the events of the life of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ from the Prophetic Timeline by MRDF. In this series, we will classify the life journey of Allah’s…

July 10, 2023

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