The Prelude to Revelation
Before the revelation descended upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, signs of prophethood began to appear, preparing him for this momentous (...)
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Before the Message and Prophethood
The Prophet ﷺ as a Shepherd
Abu Talib had no wealth, so when the Prophet ﷺ returned from this journey, he began seeking a livelihood. During (...)
Before the Message and Prophethood
The Prophet’s ﷺ Marriage to Khadijah
Khadijah bint Khuwailid bin Asad bin Abdul Uzza bin Qusayy—may Allah be pleased with her—was the lady of all women (...)
Before the Message and Prophethood
Prophet Muhammad’s Son Ibrahim and His Mother, Maria al-Qibtiyya
When the Messenger of Allah ﷺ sent emissaries to rulers, he dispatched Hatib ibn Abi Balta'a to Al-Muqawqis, the ruler (...)