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28 Safar death anniversary of Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and martyrdom of Imam Hassan (‘A)

28 Safar death anniversary of Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and martyrdom of Imam Hassan (‘A)

www.alhassanian.org/english extends its heartfelt condolences to all the Muslims and truth seekers around the world as well as to our present and the last Imam al-Mahdi (may God hasten his reappearance) over the sad demise of Holy Prophet Muhammad - upon whom be blessings and peace of Allah - and martyrdom of his elder grandson, Imam Hassan Mujtaba ('A).

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If Prophet Muhammad could not read or write, why did Angel Jibraeel tell him to “read”?

If Prophet Muhammad could not read or write, why did Angel Jibraeel tell him to “read”? I wonder if the Holy Prophet (S) could read and write before the age of 40? And if it’s true that when Jibraeel (as) said to the Prophet (S) “read”, why didn’t the Prophet (S) answer “I have not learned” or “I cannot read”?

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Death and Burial of the Holy Prophet

 Death and Burial of the Holy Prophet Three days before the Prophet's death, 'Umar ibn al­Khattab and other companions were present by his side. The Prophet said, "Now let me write something for you whereby you shall not go astray after me." 'Umar said, "The Prophet is overcome by illness; you have the Qur'an, the Book of Allah, which is sufficient for us.

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Prophet's Migration and Arrival in Madina

Prophet's Migration and Arrival in Madina Ali bin Ibrahim, Shaykh Tusi, Shaykh Tabarsi, Ibn Shahr Ashob etc. have narrated through reliable chains about the migration of the Messenger of Allah (S) that when the Quraish infidels saw that the cause of the Prophet gained ground daily, ..

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Some Important Events during the Holy Prophet's Mission in Madinah

Some Important Events during the Holy Prophet's Mission in Madinah After his arrival in Madina, the Holy Prophet (S) was faced with a new challenge. For the first time, the Muslims were centralised and arrangements had to be made to run this new Muslim state. The Holy Prophet (S) faced three main problems. These were: ...

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Life of Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) Before Starting the Mission

Life of Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) Before Starting the Mission This paper is an attempt to study some aspects of the Prophet Mohammad's life before his mission started. Issues such as the Prophet's birth, his nursing, the story of the splitting of his chest (shaqq al-Sadr) and his participation in the Sacrilegious War (Harb al-Fijar) are discussed.

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The Prophet's Spiritual State at the Time of His Mission

The Prophet's Spiritual State at the Time of His Mission This paper discusses the part of the life of the Prophet wherein all of the aims of the Prophet's apostleship and all of his teachings are concentrated. Those who believe in the doctrine of prophethood acknowledge that it is a divine duty and a mission from God. They consider that God appointed it to those whom He selected from among His good servants, from those who were exalted among mankind. They believe that Allah sent the Prophets to teach people wisdom and knowledge and the ways of happiness and goodness.

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Some Useful Sayings of the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H and His Household) [02]

Some Useful Sayings of the Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H and His Household) [02] الحَسَدُ يَأْكُلُ الحَسَناتِ كَمَا تَأْكُلُ النَّارُ الحَطَبَ، وَالصَّدَقَةُ تُطْفِى‏ءُ الخَطِيْئَةَ كَما يُطْفِى‏ءُ الماءُ النَّارَ. Jealousy eats away good deeds just as fire eats away firewood, and charity puts out (the flames of) sins just as water puts out fire.

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Muhammad (S) The Messenger of Allah: A Glimpse on Holy Prophet's Life

 Muhammad (S) The Messenger of Allah: A Glimpse on Holy Prophet's Life   Born in Makka on 17th Rabiul Awwal about 53 years before Hijra. The year of his birth was called “Amul Feel” due to the invasion of the Ka’aba by Abraha the viceroy of the Abyssinian King. Since the forces of Abraha arrived on elephants which is “Feel” in Arabic, the Arabs called this the year of the elephant. According to the Christian Calendar it was 571 AD.  

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The Necessity for Sending the Messengers

The Necessity for Sending the Messengers Did God create man as part of the chain of reproduction, to be a cog in a machine, and to be counted only as an automaton? Was man created only for his own enjoyment? Was he created only to amass as much wealth as possible through any means, direct or devious, so as to satisfy his material wants? Is there no greater idea behind his creation?

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Did the wives of the Prophet poison him as narrated by al-Ayyashi?

Did the wives of the Prophet poison him as narrated by al-Ayyashi? This is a follow up question from the original question posted here: Was the Holy Prophet poisoned and martyred or did he die a natural death? - Please read that post first before reading this.

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The Last Holy Prophet and Universal Man

The Last Holy Prophet and Universal Man The Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) as the founder of Islam and the messenger of God's revelation to mankind is the interpreter par excellence of the Book of God; and his Hadith and Sunnah, his sayings and actions, are after the Quran, the most important sources of the Islamic tradition.

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The Last Hours of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)

The Last Hours of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) The Holy Prophet (S) returned from the Farewell Haj at the end of the month of Zilhaj of 10 A.H. After passing the one month of Muharram, he fell ill at the beginning of Safar 11 A.H.

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Muhammad (S.A.W.) in the Mirror of Islam

Muhammad (S.A.W.) in the Mirror of Islam Islam is based on two realities: the blessed personality of the Prophet Muhammad, who was chosen exactly fourteen lunar centuries ago to deliver God's message and to be the leader of mankind; and the Quran, the Book from God which is the Prophet's enduring miracle and which contains God's words in the form of intellectual and practical teachings of a universal nature.

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A General Account of the Holy Prophet's Battles

A General Account of the Holy Prophet's Battles A general account of the prophet's battles in Which He Himself Participated, and for Which He Sent Detachments. The Main Events of His Life Until He Departed This World, the Signs of His Prophethood Which Occurred During That Time, and Proofs of His Veracity and Apostleship. Biographers of the Prophet and Qur'an commentators have reported that the number of the battles: which the Messenger of Allah himself led was twenty-six. As for the detachments which he sent out for battle but in which he himself did not take part, they were thirty-six. In nine of his battles, he himself took part in the fighting. These were: Badr, Uhud, al-Khandaq (the Trench), the battle against the Jewish tribe of Banu Qurayzah, al-Mustaliq, Khaybar, al-Fath (the Conquest of Mecca), Hunayn and the battle of at-Ta'if.

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Death of the Holy Prophet (s): The Immortal Sorrow

Death of the Holy Prophet (s): The Immortal Sorrow The Prophet’s death was the greatest of calamities that the Ahlul Bayt faced Death of the Holy Prophet (s): The Immortal SorrowAfter appointing Imam Ali (a.s.) in Ghadeer Khum as the caliph over the nation after him, the Prophet (saws) set out back to Medina. But, a day after another, his health got worse and illnesses began attacking him. He suffered a bad fever for many days that whoever of his wives or visitors put herhis hand on his (the Prophet) body, felt its heat. [1] A vessel of cold water was put beside him in which he put his hand and put it on his holy face in order to lessen the heat of the fever.

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Last Words of Prophet Mohammad (s)

Last Words of Prophet Mohammad (s) Historians mentioned that the generous prophet (peace be upon him) called one of his followers in the last days of Safar and asked him to join him to Al Baqeea. He told him: I have been ordered to ask for absolution for people of al Baqeea, so come with me tonight.

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Truth of The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)

Truth of The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) Now that I have explained all necessary conditions of prophet-hood, it will not be out of place to give in short sentences some proofs of the Divine origin of the prophethood of the Holy Prophet of Islam, Muhammad Mustafa (s.a.w.).

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Another Proof of the Rightfulness of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.)

Another Proof of the Rightfulness of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) In order to understand the truth of the invitation of a claimant to prophethood, and his truthfulness or falsity, we have other ways in addition to the question of his miracles and this can be another living proof of the way to reach the truth which is to study the following:

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Did the Prophet Order the First Caliph to Lead the Prayers Before his Death?

Did the Prophet Order the First Caliph to Lead the Prayers Before his Death? As mentioned earlier, the Prophet before his death ordered the majority of his companions to leave Madina and to join the battalion of Usama, in order to defend the Muslims against the Roman aggression. However, some of the companions refused his commands and stayed in Madina, while Usama camped in an area called Jurf.

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