Prophet Muhammad Podcast

These first few episodes come from a Seerah (life of Prophet Muhammad) class and podcast I ran a few years ago. In this episode, we'll introduce the topic and discuss the condition of Arabia before Islam.

In today's class we're going to discuss the following topics: Arab society before Islam Islam compared to other faiths The early life and lineage of Prophet Muhammad And finally, my method of teaching the Seerah of the Messenger of Allah, Peace be upon him.

In today's class, we're going to discuss the following topics: Prophet Muhammad as a teenager and young man. The history of the Black Stone. The Prophet's marriage to Khadijah. The Prophet's love for Khadijah. The story of Zaid Ibn Harithah and Ali Ibn Talib.

In today's class, we're going to discuss the following topics: The biographies of the Prophet's daughters including: Zaynab Ruqayyah Um Kulthum And Fatimah We will also discuss: The differences between Sunnis and Shias. The beginning of Revelation The miraculous nature of the Quran Khadijah's loyalty. And the beginning of the mission of Islam.

In today's class we're going to discuss the following topics: The commandment from Allah (SWT) to His Messenger (pbuh) to begin spreading the message. The biographies of the ten companions promised paradise The conversion of Umar Ibn Al-Khattab The difference between Mecca and Medina surahs The first three years of revelation The difference between Shariah and Fiqh.

In today's class we're going to discuss the following topics: The prophet makes the call to all the Quraish Debates and discussions between the Pagans and the Prophet The Quran becomes more assertive and the Quraish push back Responding to so-called contradictions in the Quran Reasons the Quraish resisted the message of Islam The Quraish begin to persecute the weaker Muslims

In this lesson we'll discuss the following: The Quraish try to bribe the Prophet The persecution of Bilal ibn Rabah The persecution of Ammar ibn Yasar and his family The first migration to Abyssinia The revelation of Surah Al-Kahf The Mongols conquest of the Muslim lands The revelation of Surah An-Najm The so-called Satanic Verses and Salman Rushdie

In this class we'll discuss the following: The life of Jafar ibn Abi Talib The persecution of Muslims in Mecca The Quraish campaign of mockery against Prophet Muhammad Darul Arqam, the first house of Islamic learning Conversion of Umar ibn al-Khattab Benefit of good Muslim leaders Quraish boycott of the Muslims

In today's class, we're going to discuss the following topics: The Sacred Months The death of Abu Talib and Khadijah The Prophet's marriage to Saudah The Pagans become bolder and intensify their persecution The Prophet begins to look outside of Mecca to relocate The Prophet goes to Taif The revelation of Surah Al-Jinn

In this class we'll discuss the following: The conversion of Abu Dharr Al-Ghifari The first delegation from Yathrib The message begins to spread in Yathrib The Night Journey and Ascension Link to hadith about Al-Isra wal-Miraj The 5 daily prayers are established The lessons of The night journey and ascension

In today's class, we're going to discuss the following topics: The Prophet's marriage to Aishah The 12th year of the Message The 2nd group from Yathrib come to Mecca for Hajj The first pledge of Al-Aqabah The Prophet sends Musab Ibn Umair to Yathrib to teach the people about Islam. Islam begins to spread in Yathrib. The features and benefits of Yathrib.

In today's class, we're going to discuss the following topics: The Prophet and his companions prepare for the Hijrah. The story of Shuaib Al-Rumi. The Quraish attempts to stop the migration. The migration of Prophet Muhammad and Abu Bakr. The Prophet's intelligence network and espionage activities.

In this class we'll cover the following topics: The establishment of Medina Building the first Masjid The Muhajir meet the Ansar

In this episode we'll discuss the following: The politics of Medina The Aws and Khazraj tribes of Medina Dealing with the hypocrites The Jewish tribes of Medina

Discussing the events that led to the Battle of Badr.

The Battle of Badr

In this episode we will discuss the following topics: The aftermath of Badr The reaction in Mecca The captives of Badr The Expedition against Banu Qaynuqah Other minor events of the second year of the Hijrah

The assassination of two enemies of Islam The Prophet's marriage to Hafsah bint Umar ibn al-Khattab The buildup to the Battle of Uhud

The Battle of Uhud The death of Hamza ibn Abdul Muttalib

A brief review of some interesting events from the Battle of Uhud.

A few events from the fourth year of the Hijrah. The Prophet sends six companions to teach a pagan tribe about Islam but they are betrayed. In retaliation, the Prophet sent an assassin to Mecca.

More events from the fourth year of the Hijrah. Once again, the Prophet sends a group of companions to teach a pagan tribe about Islam. And once again, he's betrayed. This leads to a confrontation between the Prophet and the Jewish tribe of Banu Nadir.

A look at some of the final events of the 4th year of the Hijrah including: The Prophet's marriage to Zaynab bint Kuzaymah The Prophet's marriage to Umm Salamah Two minor expeditions

It's now the fifth year of the Hijrah. This will be a turning point for the Muslims in Medina. The Prophet's marriage to Zaynab bint Jahsh The political dealings behind the Battle of the Trench A little background on the companion, Salman al-Farisi

The Prophet (pbuh) and his companions continue their preparations for the approaching allied armies. Here's what we'll cover in this episode: The details about the digging of the trench Some miracles that occurred while digging the trench The Prophet learns of Banu Quraidah's betrayal.

The Battle of the Trench is underway and Medina is put to siege.  In this episode, we'll the following: How the Muslims survived this difficult time Some of the heroic feats during the battle How Prophet Muhammad (with Allah's help) broke the alliance and the siege

The Battle of the Trench is over but the fighting is not done. In this episode, the Prophet must now deal with Banu Quraydah who betrayed the Muslims at their of need. This episode covers: The siege of Banu Quraydah The judgement of Banu Quraydah The harsh punishment of Banu Quraydah

We begin the sixth year of the Hijrah and discuss two minor expeditions. The Expedition of Banu Lihyan The Expedition of Dhu Qurad

The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah The Prophet decides to make Umrah (the minor pilgrimage) The Quraish block his access to Mecca The Quraish and the Prophet negotiate a peace treaty

The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah has brought peace between the Muslims and the Quraish. Now the Prophet has the opportunity to spread Islam using peaceful means. He begins by sending emissaries to the regional powers of the area.

The Prophet leads the Muslims in the Battle of Khaibar Khaibar was a collection of several settlements north of Medina The Muslims were victorious and accumulated a large amount of wealth Jaffar ibn Abi Talib and other migrants to Abyssinia returned to Medina

The Prophet and his companions return to Mecca to make Umrah (the Minor Pilgrimage) We will also cover various minor events to close out the 7th year of the Hijrah.

The Muslim emissary to the Ghassanid tribe of Jordan is killed. The Prophet organizes a force of 3000 men. The Muslim forces are nearly destroyed. Khalid ibn Waleed earns his nickname "Sword of Allah."

Excerpt from the Prophet's speech: O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another. Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you. Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Acquainted.

Nearby tribes are scared the Muslim will attack them next They organize a preemptive strike to drive the Muslims out of Mecca At first, the pagan tribes are winning, but the Muslims soon rally

After the Battle of Hunayn is won, it's time to divide the spoils of war. The Hawazin accept Islam Malik ibn Awf accepts Islam The Prophet reconciles the hearts of his former enemies The Ansars learn their true place in Islam The Prophet and his companions return to Medina

Now beginning the 9th year of the Hijrah This year is known as the Year of Delegations Over 70 delegations from around Arabia came to Medina One of the most important delegations came from the Thaqif clan

The Prophet prepares for the Battle of Tabuk Rumors were circulating that the Byzantines were preparing to invade The Prophet called on the Muslims to contribute to the war effort Many of the hypocrites dragged their feet in this effort

Completing the story of the Battle of Tabuk..which wasn't much of a battle at all. However, many interesting things took place while the Muslim army hiked north to Syria.

Ka'b ibn Malik was one of three righteous Muslims who did not participate in the Battle of Tabuk. Unlike the hypocrites, these three men did not make up an excuse for the Prophet.

The story of Adi ibn Hatim.

Wrapping up the ninth year of the Hijrah with several stories of delegations, revelations, and stories.

We're getting closer to the end of the Prophet's life. In this episode, we discuss some of the early fractures in the growing Islamic state, primarily the rise of three false prophets.

In this episode, we discuss the final days of the Prophet's life and his death.

This is the final episode of the Seerah series. In this episode, we'll discuss the members of the Prophet's household.