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Things You'll Learn In This Episode of Our Prophet: - Prophet's reaction when Jibraeel informed of Najash's demise - How Allah exonerated Najashi in Verse 4:159 - Which prayer did the Prophet do for Najashi? Salat al-Ghayib or Salat Janazah? - Proofs from Sunni books on five Takbirs in Salat Janazah - When would the Prophet say four Takbir in Salat Janazah? - Why would the Prophet pray...

Things You'll Learn In This Episode of Our Prophe t: - Details of Usama's encounter with a Jewish man from Bani Murra - Reason provided by Usama for the murder and the Prophet's response - Alternate version of this incident and the revelation of Verse 4:94 - Miqdad's question on killing an enemy reverting to Islam and Prophet's response - Usama's excuse not to fight in the...

Things You'll Learn In This Episode of Our Prophet: - Narration in Ilal al-Sharayi' about miracle of Radd al-Shams - Sunni books that have mentioned this incident - Companions who have narrated the event of Radd al-Shams - Views of prominent Sunni scholars on the hadith of Radd al-Shams - Response to the concern that such a miracle would disrupt the solar system - Probable reasons this inc...

Things You'll Learn In This Episode of Our Prophet: - Hadith in Bukhari about the ban on Mut'ah at Khaybar - How does Mut'ah (temporary marriage) compare with permanent marriage? - Acceptability (validity) of a verbal contract in Islamic law - Three important purposes that Mut'ah serves - Rules in the temporary marriage contract that prevent prostitution - Answer to the claim that...

Things You'll Learn In This Episode of Our Prophet: - Details of Abdullah bin Sahl's mysterious murder at Khaybar - Prophet's response to the demand for retribution by Abdullah's family - Dilemma of this murder and how the Prophet solved it - How Prophet's decision shows he is a man of justice and peace - Lessons on conflict resolution from this incident Join us in creating the...

Things You'll Learn In This Episode of Our Prophet: - Who was Ya'fur? What was his conversation with the Prophet - Ya'fur's attachment to the Prophet during his life and after his demise - Hadith in al-Kafi about Ya'fur and why Sunnis criticize it - Incidents found in the Quran involving animals who spoke - Who is the narrator of this hadith, Ya'fur or Imam Ali? - Sahih Had...

Things You'll Learn In This Episode of Our Prophet: - Asma's visit to Hafsa and Umar's reaction on seeing her - Asma's complaint to the Prophet about Umar's reaction and his response - How Umar's interaction with Asma shows his insincere character Join us in creating the most comprehensive life story (seerah) of Prophet Muhammad (s). Dedicate episodes in the memory of your...

Things You'll Learn In This Episode of Our Prophet: - Why and how Najashi repatriated Muslims back to Hijaz - Prophet's reaction at meeting Jafar & the gift of Salat - Virtues of Salat Jafar Tayyar and its method - How 70 monks accompanying Jafar converted to Islam - Status of Jafar and Prophet's love of him Join us in creating the most comprehensive life story (seerah) of Prophet...

Things You'll Learn In This Episode of Our Prophet: - Hajjaj's conversion to Islam and why Prophet allowed him to scheme Meccans - Story forged by Hajjaj about the fate of Khaybar and its impact - How Abbas ibn Abdul Muttalib revealed the truth to Meccans - When is lying permissible, and to what extent? - What is Tawriya? Do the Prophet and Imams practice it? Join us in creating the most c...

Things You'll Learn In This Episode of Our Prophet: - Various versions of this incident as found in Sunni books - Hadiths in Shia and Sunni books claiming Prophet's heart/mind doesn't sleep - Proof in Sahih Bukhari that the Prophet is aware of time during sleep - Significance of this incident and why do the discrepancies make it questionable? - Version of this incident in Shaheed al-Aw...

Things You'll Learn In This Episode of Our Prophet: - Summary of the attempt by Jewish woman to poison the Prophet - Versions of this incident found in Sunni Hadith and Seerah books - What did the Prophet do to the woman who tried to poison him? - Role of this poisoning in the demise of the Prophet - Various problems with the Sunni version of this incident - Alternate version as presented in &...

Things You'll Learn In This Episode of Our Prophet: - Prophet gifting Fadak to Lady Fatima and how he officialized the transfer? - Revelation of Verse (17:26) and Sunni scholars confirming its connection with Fadak - Ibn Kathir's objection in Asbab al-Nuzool of this verse and the response - 2 reasons the Prophet Gifted Fadak to Lady Fatima - How crucial was Fadak for the survival of Ahlulb...

Things You'll Learn In This Episode of Our Prophet: - Where was Fadak? What was the significance of this area? - Who led the Muslim army and negotiated the surrender of Fadak? - Why did the Jews of Fadak surrender, and on what terms? - 2 types of lands captured by the Prophet as defined in Sharia - Quranic verse 59:6 and its connection with Fadak Join us in creating the most comprehensive life...

Things You'll Learn In This Episode of Our Prophet: - Why did some women request a share in the war booties? - Prophetic drink for a lady who went through labour - What is Ghulul/Ghil? What was the Prophet's reaction when a companion committed it? - How does this incident negate the 'righteousness of all companions'? - Why did some companions accuse the Prophet of embezzling war sp...

Things You'll Learn In This Episode of Our Prophet: - Casualties at Khaybar and why were they low in number? - Peace proposal by Khaybarians and the conditions set by the Prophet - Was Prophet's condition - asking for half of Khaybar's produce - fair? - Appointment of Abdullah ibn Rawaha as administrator and how the Jews treated him? - Excuses by the Jews not to accept the Prophet'...

Things You'll Learn In This Episode of Our Prophet: - Details of Safiyya's arrival to the Prophet and the choices given to her - Safiyya's previous husbands and why did her last husband slap her? - Aisha's foul treatment of Safiyya and how the Prophet showed support - Lies about Safiyya's marriage with the Prophet and the reality - Reasons behind various marriages of the Prophe...

Things You'll Learn In This Episode of Our Prophet: - Divine call after Imam Ali's victory and Jibraeel's report on celebrations in heaven - Hassan ibn Thabit's poetry for Imam Ali after his victory - Details of Imam Ali's reunion with the Prophet and how the Prophet healed his wounds - Hadith by Allama Majlisi describing the force of Imam Ali's strike at Khaybar Join us in...

Things You'll Learn In This Episode of Our Prophet: - Story of Imam Ali losing his shield and why he lifted the gate of Khaybar? - How heavy was the gate of Khaybar's Fort Qamus? - Hadith by Imam Ali on how he used the gate to liberate the fort - 4 narrations explaining how Imam Ali was able to lift the heavy gate Join us in creating the most comprehensive life story (seerah) of Prophet Mu...

Things You'll Learn In This Episode of Our Prophet: - How did Amir ibn Aqwa die, and why did Usaid ibn Huzair call it a suicide? - Prophet's response upon hearing this allegation - Usaid's role at Saqifa and how does the Prophet's response reveal his character Join us in creating the most comprehensive life story (seerah) of Prophet Muhammad (s). Dedicate episodes in the memory of...

Things You'll Learn In This Episode of Our Prophet: - Why was Imam Ali compelled to face al-Harith and Marhab all alone? - Prophet's glad tidings to Imam Ali before he left for battle - Prophetic warning to Marhab by his wet-nurse - Who was Marhab, and why did the Prophet ask Imam Ali for protection from him? - Marhab's war poetry (Rajaz) and Imam Ali's valiant poetry in response -...

Things You'll Learn In This Episode of Our Prophet: - Choice of words by the Prophet in Hadith al-Raya and their implications - Role of renowned companions during the struggle of Shi'b Abi Talib - How and where did Imam Ali develop his eye condition? - Why were some companions overjoyed with Imam Ali's illness? Join us in creating the most comprehensive life story (seerah) of Prophet M...

Things You'll Learn In This Episode of Our Prophet: - Why liberating Fort Qamus became a test for the companions? - Why was Imam Ali unable to lead Muslims at Fort Qamus? - Historical account of Abu Bakr and Umar's failed efforts to liberate Qamus - Prophet's announcement on multiple failures and why it made companions anxious - Prophet's selection of Imam Ali and miraculous healin...

Things You'll Learn In This Episode of Our Prophet: - Analysis of Aisha's hadith on Prophet eating until full - Why were the Forts at Khaybar considered 'insurmountable'? - Significance of the Sa'b Fort and why liberating it was important - What was the Muslim strategy to conquer Khaybar forts? Join us in creating the most comprehensive life story (seerah) of Prophet Muhammad (...

Things You'll Learn In This Episode of Our Prophet: - Why the Prophet objected to calling a Muslim killed at Khaybar a 'Martyr'? - Similarities between this incident and the story of Prophet Sulaiman and Hudhud - Prophet's dua before battle and the initial fight between Muslims and Jews - Story of an Abyssinian shepherd who accepted Islam at Khaybar - Martyrdom of the new convert a...

Things You'll Learn In This Episode of Our Prophet: - Narration by Anas ibn Malik on the Prophet exposing his thighs - 2 reasons that make this hadith doubtful - Similar disturbing narration by Aisha that also praises Uthman - Alleged report on Prophet choosing a weak campsite and Habbab correcting him - How this narration raises questions about the Prophet's character and leadership - Pol...