Site Admin (part 1 of 3): Who Made Us? At some point in everyone’s life comes the point where you ask yourself the big questions: „Who made us?“ and „Why are we here?“ So who made us? Atheists speak of a big bang and evolution, while others speak of God. Those who answer, „I don’t know“ … Weiterlesen
The Quran and Sunnah have been the leaders of Muslims for centuries, politically and morally. The model of how the Prophet Muhammad and his companions led their lives and formed the first Muslim community serves as a blueprint for an Islamic-led and socially just state and society. The founder of a state was more than … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 3): The Empire of Ghana Muslim geographers and historians have delivered extraordinary reports of Muslim rulers and peoples in Africa. Among them are Al-Khwarzimi, Ibn Munabbah, Al-Masudi, Al-Bakri, Abul Fida, Yaqut, Ibn Batutah, Ibn Khaldun, Ibn Fadlallah al-‚Umari, Mahmud al-Kati, Ibn al Mukhtar and Abd al-Rahman al -Sa’di. Islam reached the … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 2): What’s in a name? In 622 CE the prophet Muhammad, may God exalt him, and most of the Muslim community migrated from Mecca to Medina. At the time Medina was known as Yathrib. It was more a series of forts and fortifications in which several political factions were united by … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 2): What is your name? In 622 AD the Prophet Muhammad, God’s blessings and peace, and the majority of the Muslim community emigrated from Mecca to Medina. At that time, Medina was known as Yathrib. It was not a real city, rather a series of fortresses and castles, where various political groups … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 2): The early years Ali “Ibn” (son of) Abu Talib was the younger cousin of the Prophet Muhammad. This child, who admired his older cousin very much, grew up to be a noble fighter for Islam, a knowing judge, a remarkable clarifier of the Quran and righteous leader of the Muslim … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 2): Generous and pious Uthman ibn Affan was the third successor to the Prophet Muhammad. He was known as the leader of the faithful and ruled for about twelve years. The first six years were periods when things were pretty calm and peaceful; the last years of his rule were marked … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 3): “Strengthen Islam with Umar” When the enemies of Islam heard the name Umar, their knees trembled. If they saw Sultan Umar walking on the street, they took a different route. Even Umar’s friends sometimes found his presence intimidating, and they too feared his anger. However, this man of strength and … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 3): The First ‚If I had taken someone as my closest friend, I would have taken Abu Bakr, but he is my brother and companion.‘ [1] These are the words of the Prophet Muhammad , may God shower him with praise, and Abu Bakr was his closest earthly companion. Abu Bakr … Weiterlesen
(part 1 of 2) The women of the Prophet Muhammad, God’s blessings and peace be upon him, have a special place in Islamic piety. The Quran calls them „mothers of the believers“ (Quran 33: 6). They were his women in this life and are supposed to be so in the next life. They were … Weiterlesen