Famous But Unauthentic Stories from The Seerah of The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

Famous But Unauthentic Stories from The Seerah of The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Author: Mohammed Thajammul Hussain Manna
Publisher:
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2020-05-25
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All Praises and Thanks be to Allah and peace and salutations be upon the last and final Messenger Muhammad ﷺ.This small but beneficial work began as an assignment, attempted at training the third year students of The Taleem-ush-Shariah Department1 (Women), in translating and summarizing Arabic books.Initially, the third year students, of the batch 2018-19, were given a fifty four point short summary of the book in Arabic2, which they Alhamdulillah successfully completed in translating into the English language.I later referred to the original book and found it very beneficial for students of The Prophetic Seerah, thus I decided to summarize and translate all the unauthentic stories mentioned in the book and compile them so as to benefit a larger audience.The narrations mentioned in the Arabic text of the original book as authored by Shaikh Dr.Muhammad bin Abdullah Al-Ushan were studied and summarized, and the accuracy of the summaries were cross checked in other English renderings of the famous books of Seerah3 and were finalised. Whilst mentioning who declared a narration weak or checked the authenticity, we tried not to bring the entire discussion presented in the original book. We only named the scholar(s), who criticised the narration and referenced the summarized ruling to their respective books of research. Sometimes I named the weak narrators when the discussion in the book was brief and at times I mentioned the alternative authentic story and their references as pointed out by Shaikh Dr.Muhammad bin Abdullah Al-Ushan4 .5 At times I referenced some authentic narrations from myself when I thought it to be beneficial.I and the author as he mentioned in his introduction, do not claim that only these are the most unauthentic stories being spread. The reality of the matter is that there are numerous other unreliable narrations as the scholars have mentioned6.In the 'Appendix', we have added a handful of other stories which are false or very weak but are frequently heard in Islamic speeches and lectures, as we found it fit to use this booklet to alert and warn the readers of the weak and false narrations spread in the Ummah.We hope that this endeavour by us will be fruitful in enlightening the masses on being careful in studying the Prophet's biography ﷺ.May Allah accept this from us.-Abu Muaaz Mohammed MannaIslamic Studies teacher at The Islamic Education Center for Women (IEC)(R), Mangalore, India.

Wanderlust to wonder

Wanderlust to wonder
Author: Nafil Farzana Fathima A
Publisher: Shahan Khan
Total Pages:
Release:
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
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Still round the corner, there may wait, a new road or a secret gate. -J.R.R.Tolkien Wanderlust to Wonder is an anthology binded with lots of surprise, love, gift, and life. Fasten your seat belt for the roller coaster ride. The book inked to make you laugh, cry, and feel. 20+ writers have penned in this book using their dreams as ink.

The Life of the Prophet Muhammad

The Life of the Prophet Muhammad
Author: Leila Azzam
Publisher:
Total Pages: 94
Release: 2020-07-25
Genre:
ISBN:

All Praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds, the [One Who] Sustains the Heavens and Earths, Director of all that is created, who sent the Messengers (may the peace and blessings of Allah beupon all of them) to rational beings, to guide them and explain the religious laws to them with clearproofs and undeniable arguments. I praise Him for all of His bounties. I ask Him to increase HisGrace and Generosity. I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah alone, whohas no partner, the One, Who Subdues, the Generous, the Forgiving. I bear witness that our leaderMuhammad is His servant and Messenger, His beloved and dear one, the best of all creation. Hewas honoured with the Glorious Qur'an that has been an enduring miracle throughout the years.He was also sent with his guiding Sunnah that shows the way for those who seek guidance. Ourleader Muhammad has been particularised with the characteristic of eloquent and pithy speech, and simplicity and ease in the religion. May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, theother Prophets and Messengers, all of their families and the rest of the righteous.NO Copyrights!!!This book can be printed or reproduced or utilized in any form or by anyelectronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, without permission from the publisherfor the sake of spreading the True teachings of Isl

The Future of Islam

The Future of Islam
Author: John L. Esposito
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2010-02-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 019974596X

John L. Esposito is one of America's leading authorities on Islam. Now, in this brilliant portrait of Islam today--and tomorrow--he draws on a lifetime of thought and research to sweep away the negative stereotypes and provide an accurate, richly nuanced, and revelatory account of the fastest growing religion in the world. Here Esposito explores the major questions and issues that face Islam in the 21st century and that will deeply affect global politics. Are Islam and the West locked in a deadly clash of civilizations? Is Islam compatible with democracy and human rights? Will religious fundamentalism block the development of modern societies in the Islamic world? Will Islam overwhelm the Western societies in which so many Muslim immigrants now reside? Will Europe become Eurabia or will the Muslims assimilate? Which Muslim thinkers will be most influential in the years to come? To answer this last question he introduces the reader to a new generation of Muslim thinkers--Tariq Ramadan, Timothy Winter, Mustafa Ceric, Amina Wadud, and others--a diverse collection of Muslim men and women, both the "Martin Luthers" and the "Billy Grahams" of Islam. We meet religious leaders who condemn suicide bombing and who see the killing of unarmed men, women, and children as "worse than murder," who preach toleration and pluralism, who advocate for women's rights. The book often underscores the unexpected similarities between the Islamic world and the West and at times turns the mirror on the US, revealing how we appear to Muslims, all to highlight the crucial point that there is nothing exceptional about the Muslim faith. Recent decades have brought extraordinary changes in the Muslim world, and in addressing all of these issues, Esposito paints a complex picture of Islam in all its diversity--a picture of urgent importance as we face the challenges of the coming century.

Did Muhammad Exist?

Did Muhammad Exist?
Author: Robert Spencer
Publisher: Bombardier Books
Total Pages: 307
Release: 2021-07-13
Genre: History
ISBN: 1642938548

Is there any sound historical evidence that the prophet of Islam actually existed, or is the entire story of Muhammad fable or fiction? It is a question that few have thought—or dared—to ask. Virtually everyone, Muslim and non-Muslim alike, takes for granted that the prophet of Islam lived as a prophet, as well as a political and military leader, in seventh-century Arabia. But this widely accepted story begins to crumble on close examination. In his blockbuster New York Times bestseller The Truth about Muhammad, historian and Islam expert Robert Spencer revealed the often shocking contents of Islamic teachings about Muhammad. Now, in this newly revised and expanded version of Did Muhammad Exist?, he lays bare those teachings’ surprisingly shaky historical foundations. This updated and enlarged version of this acclaimed book examines even more striking and compelling evidence that the story of Muhammad, who for so long was assumed to have lived in the “full light of history,” could be more myth and legend than historical fact. Spencer meticulously examines historical records and archaeological findings, pioneering new scholarship to reconstruct what we can know about Muhammad, the Qur’an, and the early days of Islam. The evidence he presents challenges the most fundamental assumptions about Islam’s origins.

Golden Morals

Golden Morals
Author: Abdul Malik Mujahid
Publisher:
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2014
Genre: Hadith stories, English
ISBN: 9786035003445

Life and Teachings of the Prophet Muhammad

Life and Teachings of the Prophet Muhammad
Author: Farida Khanam
Publisher:
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2003-01-01
Genre: Islam
ISBN: 9788178983387

A book on seerah, the life of the Prophet Muhammad, is always a unique study, in that the Prophet of Islam was the seal of the prophets and came to mankind to establish the divine religion in its original form. His life and his teachings, the touchstones of sublimity, faith and purity, have naturally been the subjects of extensive research. Since the advent of Islam, numerous valuable books have been written depicting his life and emphasizing the timelessness of his teachings. In this book on seerah, the author focuses on the continuing relevance of the Prophet s life and teachings I the contemporary context and endeavours to underline those aspects of the Prophet which have won the hearts of millions of people.

The Seerah of Prophet Muhammad

The Seerah of Prophet Muhammad
Author: The Way of Islam UK
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2017-07-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9781973729518

Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was born in Makkah to Amina and Abdullah. Abdullah passed away before Muhammad (pbuh) was born and was brought up by Amina, his mother. When he was six, his mother passed away and then he was looked after by his loving grandfather Abdul Mutallib. Two years later, Abdul Mutallib also passed away and Muhammad (pbuh) was brought up by his uncle Abu Talib. Muhammad (pbuh) lived a simple life, marrying Khadija when he was twenty five years old. At the age of forty, the first verses came from Allah in the month of Ramadan. The Angel Jibrael brought these first five verses to Muhammad (pbuh). These words were written down by the scribes and memorised by the Muslims. This message continued for twenty three years and is known as the Qu'ran - the word of Allah. The Qu'ran is this pure message that was revealed to Muhammad 1400 years ago. These are the words of Allah that were sent to the prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Allah has guarded it and kept it pure from changes and errors. The purpose or mission of the prophet (pbuh) was to deliver this message to Mankind and to follow its teachings. The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was kind and honest. He looked after his family and friends. He had good character and respected the elders. He looked after the orphans and the poor. He was concerned for the wellbeing of all people. He never stole or swore at anyone. He was loved and respected by everyone - the Muslims and the non-Muslims. The prophet's character and actions are also recorded in the Hadith books which give us an insight into this great man. Many people try and follow the example of the prophet (pbuh), indeed he is a role model for all Muslims. We should also be kind and good - following the example of the prophet (pbuh) throughout our lives. In this Seerah Book, Children will learn a lot about the prophet (pbuh) and about his life.

In the Footsteps of the Prophet

In the Footsteps of the Prophet
Author: Tariq Ramadan
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2007-02-05
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0199705461

Named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most important innovators of the century, Tariq Ramadan is a leading Muslim scholar, with a large following especially among young European and American Muslims. Now, in his first book written for a wide audience, he offers a marvelous biography of the Prophet Muhammad, one that highlights the spiritual and ethical teachings of one of the most influential figures in human history. In the Footsteps of the Prophet is a fresh and perceptive look at Muhammad, capturing a life that was often eventful, gripping, and highly charged. Ramadan provides both an intimate portrait of a man who was shy, kind, but determined, as well as a dramatic chronicle of a leader who launched a great religion and inspired a vast empire. More important, Ramadan presents the main events of the Prophet's life in a way that highlights his spiritual and ethical teachings. The book underscores the significance of the Prophet's example for some of today's most controversial issues, such as the treatment of the poor, the role of women, Islamic criminal punishments, war, racism, and relations with other religions. Selecting those facts and stories from which we can draw a profound and vivid spiritual picture, the author asks how can the Prophet's life remain -- or become again -- an example, a model, and an inspiration? And how can Muslims move from formalism -- a fixation on ritual -- toward a committed spiritual and social presence? In this thoughtful and engaging biography, Ramadan offers Muslims a new understanding of Muhammad's life and he introduces non-Muslims not just to the story of the Prophet, but to the spiritual and ethical riches of Islam.

Muhammad

Muhammad
Author: Sarah Conover
Publisher: Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2014-03
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1558967044

"I recommend this book to all those who are honestly struggling against bigotry and ignorance. This is a useful tool in the hands of truth seekers and peace makers." --Dr. Sayyid M. Syeed, National Director, Office for Interfaith & Community Alliances, Islamic Society of North America In the pages of Muhammad: The Story of a Prophet and Reformer, young readers will encounter a man very different from the figure often presented in Western popular culture. Drawing from biographies, the Quran, and hadith, Sarah Conover, co-author of Ayat Jamilah: Beautiful Signs: A Treasury of Islamic Wisdom for Children and Parents, relates the story of a radical prophet who challenged the rich and powerful, guided his community of followers through a dangerous time of persecution and exile, formed alliances with people of different beliefs, and preached "love for humanity what you love for yourself." Before he became one of the most venerated, and most misunderstood, religious leaders in history, Muhammad was an orphaned child and a shepherd. Written for readers 12 and up, and with a foreword by Eboo Patel, Muhammad: The Story of a Prophet and Reformer will educate and inspire youth and adults of all faiths.