Muhammad The Last Prophet

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MUHAMMAD the Last Prophet - A Model for All Time - محمد اخر الانبياء - رجل كل العصور Contents Foreword Preface The Age of Ignorance Ancient religions The Arabian peninsula Corruption The Prophet is sent to the Arabian peninsula Before Prophethood Makbh and the Quraysh Idol-wors in Makkahhip The event of the elephant 'Abdullah and Aminah Noble birth and pure lineage B b hoodya The deaths of Aminah and 'Abdu'l-Muttalib His uncle, Abu Talib Divine training Marriage to Khadijah R building the Ka'bahe Hilf al-Fudul After Prophethood Intimations of Prophethood The Cave of Hira' The mission begins Khadijah's reaction Waraqah ibn Nawfal Khadijah's Islam and her character 'Ali ibn Abi Talib and Zayd ibn Harithah accept Islam Quraysh noblemen accept Islam The call to Islam on Mount Safa Enmity of the Quraysh and Abu Talib's concern 'Ifthe sun had been placed in my right hand and the moon in my left ... ' The Quraysh torture the Muslims The Quraysh attack the Messenger of Allah The Quraysh attack Abu Bakr The Quraysh are confused The Quraysh step up their hostilities Hamzah ibn 'Abdu'l-Muttalib accepts Islam 'Utbah and the Messenger of Allah The Muslims' hijrah to Abyssinia The Quraysh pursue the Muslims Ja'far ibn Abi Talib defines Islam The Qurayshi mission fails 'Umar ibn al-Khattab accepts Islam The Quraysh boycott the Banu Hashim In the Sh 'b Abi Talibhe The boycott ends The deaths of Abu Talib and Khdijahha Islam spreads The journey to T a'if The ascent to the heavens The Messenger of Allah offers himself to the tribes The Ansar accept Islam The First Pledge of 'Aqabah I lam spreads throughout Madinahs The Second Pledge of 'Aqabah The Hijrah to Madinah begins The Quraysh's final plot fails The Hijrah of the Messenger of Allah The Cave of Thawr Suraqah's experience A blessed man In Madinah Madinah receives the Messenger of Allah The house of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari The Messenger of Allah's Mosque Brotherhood The Prophet's covenant The Adhan The hypocrites The Qiblah The Quraysh are still hostile The first expeditions The fast The Decisive Battle of Sadr Ass ce from the Ansaruran Jihad and martyrdom Disparity in numbers Preparation for battle Supplication and entreaty A confrontation War breaks out Brothers competing in Jihad Captives as teachers The Battle of Uhud Revenge In battle position Another race for Jihad The battle The Muslims' victory Wonders of love and sacrifice The aftermath of battle A believing woman's bravery The martyrs are buried A woman's joy The Muslims' desperate struggle Double-crossed An ambush Influential last words The Banu'n-Nadir are banished The Dhat ar-Riqa' expedition The Battle of the Ditch Wisdom is the los property of the believert The spirit of equality and mutual support among the Mus slim Prophetic miracles Quraysh cavalry A mother encouraging her son to fight and gain martyrdom To Allah belong the armies of the heavens and the earth The Expedition Against the Banu Qurayzah The Banu Qurayzah break a treaty The advance on the Banu Qurayzah Thumamah ibn Uthal The Peace Treaty of Hudaybiyyah The Messenger of Allah's dream Makkah visited at last Bay'at-ar-Ridwan Treaty and truce; wisdom and forbearance The Muslims' distress A humiliating peace or a clear victory? Outcome of the treaty Khalid ibn al-Walid and 'Amr ibn al-'As accept Islam Inviting the Kings and Rulers to Islam An invitation Heraclius The Negus and Muqawqis Chosroes The Expedition to Khaybar Reward from Allah An army of believers A victorious general Another victory The slave's reward The Bedouin's r warde Conditions for remainin, in Khaybar Poisoned meat Booty 'Umrat al-Qada' Rivalry The Expedition to Mu'tah An assassination Repercussions Dedicated fighters Khalid, a wis generale Advance information Come-agains not runaways The Conquest of Makkah Preparations A broken treaty Seeking help The Quraysh attempt to renew the treaty Abu Sufyan fails Making ready A pardoning Abu Sufyan ibn Harb accepts I lams The amnesty Abu Sufyan's influence A humble victory Mercy not slaughter Small skirmishes Purifying the Haram A day of piety I lam: Tawhid and unitys Prophet of Love, Prophet of M ercy No discrimination Paying homage in Islam Removing all vestiges of idolworship Outcome of the conquest of Makkah The Battle of Hunayn The Hawazin The valley of Hunayn The Hawazin are defeated The Expedition of Ta'if The booty of Hunayn A noble gesture The Thaqif's decision No leniency The Tabuk Expedition The Companions' response to jihad The trial of Ka'b ibn Malik Tabuk: the last expedition The firs hajjt The Year of D elegations Delegations The Farewell Hajj The Prophet performs Hajj The Death of the Messenger of Allah Completion of his task The Prophet's illness The last expedition A caution An ascetic Concern for the prayer Concern for the imamah of Abu Bakr The Farewell Address A last look A warning The final instructions Leaving this world News of his death Abu Bakr Abu Bakr is paid homage as caliph Farewell to the Messenger of Allah A sad day The Prophet's wives The Prophet's children The Prophet's Character and QuaIities WORKBOOK Glossary