Episodes
This is the final episode of the Seerah series.
In this episode, we'll discuss the members of the Prophet's household.
Published 05/02/20
In this episode, we discuss the final days of the Prophet's life and his death.
Published 05/01/20
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.
Published 04/30/20
Wrapping up the ninth year of the Hijrah with several stories of delegations, revelations, and stories.
Published 04/29/20
The story of Adi ibn Hatim
Published 04/28/20
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.
Published 04/27/20
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.
Published 04/26/20
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
Published 04/25/20
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
Published 04/24/20
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
Published 04/23/20
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
Published 04/22/20
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.
Published 04/21/20
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."
Published 04/20/20
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.
Published 04/19/20
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
Published 04/18/20
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.
Published 04/17/20
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
Published 04/16/20
We begin the sixth year of the Hijrah and discuss two minor expeditions.
The Expedition of Banu Lihyan
The Expedition of Dhu Qurad
Published 04/15/20
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
Published 04/14/20
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
Published 04/13/20
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.
Published 04/12/20
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
Published 04/11/20
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
Published 04/10/20
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.
Published 04/09/20