Discussions on Ashura and the Prophet's Family
LastProphet.info would like to offer a reminder of the value of our modern scholars, and the elegant commentary they offer on the subject of Ashura, a tragedy for all Muslims, and one which needs to be remembered in the context of the historical and religious lessons we should take. We offer a selection of videos/audio link for lectures on Ashura, Karbala and Love of the Prophet's Family, in ​Eng...

Forgiveness and Justice: Meditation on Some Hadith
Forgiveness and Justice: Meditations on Some Hadiths by Abdal Hakim Murad (1) The Prophet prayed for pardon for his people, and received the reply: ‘I have forgiven them all but acts of oppression, for I shall exact recompense for the one who is wronged, from his oppressor.’ In the Quran, God is just, and requires justice; but he is also forgiving, and requires forgiveness; in fact, its referenc...

Refreshing Our Faith in the Month of Dhu al-Hijjah
As we welcome the month of Dhu al-Hijjah in which the Hajj Pilgrimage takes place, we should strive to do righteous deeds, especially during the first ten days of this sacred month.

Imam Zaid Shakir, the prominent American Muslim Imam, reminds us of the virtue of the first ten days of Dhu al-Hijjah and the devotional practices that are recommended during these blessed days in the light of the had...

Hamza Yusuf on the Hajj of Community
There is no animal on earth, nor yet a bird on the wing, but forms communities like you. We have not neglected anything in the Book; and they will ultimately be gathered to their Lord. Those who repudiate Our signs are deaf and dumb, in the dark. God confuses whomever God wills, and places whomever God wills on a straight path. – Qur’an, Sura 6, Cattle, (38-39) Pilgrimage is one of the profound ...

Crash Course in Islamic History
In an online first, Lastprophet.info presents audio recordings of Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad (Tim Winter)’s Crash Course in Islamic History. This is the most succint and yet comprehensive Islamic History available. Presented in Oslo on 18-19 March 2011, the course is offered in seven parts. Audio courtesy of Muhammad Hüdayi. © www.lastprophet.info The complete course is available here… Part I The ...

In the Footsteps of Prophet Abraham - Afroz Ali
From the Editor: As Hajj pilgrims leave, we are grateful to republish the advice of Imam Afroz Ali, who advises both pilgrims and those not going this year to remember that they are walking in the footsteps of the Noble Prophets...We have all heard the phrase, “following in someone’s footsteps”. It is used figuratively to mean that we look up to that someone who has set an e...

Being Trustworthy
Saying in one hadith, "Anyone who is not trustworthy has no faith," the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) pointed out that one of the most important traits of a believer (or muqmin) is his trustworthiness. Well, what does being trustworthy mean? In the Quran the term trust is generally used to mean the duty of a servant, divine responsibility and duty stipulated in revelation. "We did indeed...

Jonathan Brown Addresses Misunderstandings
Jonathan Brown examines the historical misunderstandings about the Prophet Muhammad's life. Jonathan AC Brown is Assistant Professor of Islamic Studies in the Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Center for Muslim Christian Understanding at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. He received his BA in History from Georgetown University in 2000 and his doctorate in Near Eastern Languages and Civil...

Umar: The Man Satan Feared
Tradition and stubbornness tied his hands. Five years passed before these ties were broken. The sun rose and set hundreds of times during five years. He slept and awoke hundreds of times. But his hands were always bound.  His being able to easily move his hands and arms fooled him. The acts of pulling his sword, putting a water jug on his head and brandishing his spear did not allow him to see th...

Ummu Salama: Our Mother Who Ran
First she ran to Arkam's house with her husband Abu Salama; she had heard about the Prophet (pbuh)'s call to Islam. Later she went to Abyssinia with her husband because she was called to migrate. Just as she was getting accustomed to this land where Zainab had been born, she went to Mecca because of a new invitation... But Mecca was on fire, and the Prophet was pointing to Medina. This time she w...

Khadija: The Woman to whom God Sent Greetings
He draws on the ground with a branch. His students carefully watch his hand and lips. What they see is four long lines. What they hear is: "Do you know what these are?" The lines flow to their eyes from the ground which has become an endless black board.  The question takes them by the hand and leads them to the familiar sentence they say in unison at times like this: "Allah and His Messenger kno...

The First British Guest of Allah
digg_title = "The First British Guest of ALLAH"; var sburl7404 = window.location.href; var sbtitle7404 = document.title; At a time when  Britain had major political and economic interests in the Middle East, Hedley Churchward had only one concern in mind while going on a pilgrimage to Mecca; the pleasure of Allah. Hedley Churchward, later known as Mahmoud Mobarek, was th...