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A major theme of the Prophet’s directions on how to perform Hajj was flexibility. He knew that, just as Allah never places a burden upon anyone beyond what they can handle, Hajj was also meant to be something every individual could handle. He reminded his Companions to be flexible and to remember that honoring each other was even more important than the holy pilgrimage itself.
On the most blessed day of all in the Sight of Allah, the Prophet (s) did two things: speak to the people and speak to Allah. And on that fateful day, as the Ummah was spread out across Arafah, he delivered his final sermon: the unparalleled, most comprehensive message to the world that marked the moment Islam was perfected and completed.
The journey of the Prophet ﷺ began with rejection, as he stood atop a hill in Makkah to declare a message that few accepted. But many years later came a moment of redemption, when a crowd of 144,000 believers joined him in his farewell Hajj. The example he set in his final pilgrimage is one we still follow today.
After the Battle of Hunayn in the 8th year after Hijrah, the Prophet (s) performed his third Umrah. But it was the eventful 9th year that saw both the abolishment of the rituals from the days of ignorance and the first ameer of Hajj in Islam who set the stage for the Prophet’s (s) farewell pilgrimage to come in the next year.
The opening of Makkah was a momentous event, but it was immediately followed by challenges. After the Battle of Hunayn, whisperings of discontent arose among the Ansar. But in a speech that left everyone present in tears, the Prophet ﷺ reassured the hearts of the people of Madinah, affirmed his abiding love for them, and chose them even over his own homeland.
After the Treaty of Hudaybiyah was broken by the Quraysh, the Prophet ﷺ and the Muslims embarked on the long-awaited journey back to their homeland of Makkah. In a day of reconciliation and mercy that was an example of the faith they were persecuted over, he ﷺ liberated the Ka’bah from idolatry and solidified the triumph of truth.
Sometimes a sign can lead to good things that we didn’t expect. For the Prophet ﷺ, the truth of a dream of performing Umrah was assured, but it was not to be fulfilled immediately. Instead, it re-directed to a lasting good: the Treaty of Hudaybiyah. What did the eventual journey to Umrah and the first homecoming back to Makkah look like for the Messenger ﷺ and his Companions?
Forced out of the only home they knew, the Prophet ﷺ and the Companions missed Makkah dearly. They reminisced through tearful poetry and heartbreaking conversations, until the Prophet ﷺ made a du’a that not only gave them solace, but made the city of Madinah twice as beloved to believers for generations to come.
Before Islam, the Quraysh knew the Ka’bah was special, but they misused the holy site in pursuit of idolatry. As a result, the Prophet ﷺ avoided the Ka’bah in his early years, wishing to stay away from shirk and obscenity. But that would change once he received revelation. As he learned about what the Ka’bah truly stood for—a symbol of monotheism in a lost world—he began to spend more time there to establish the rituals of Hajj.
Over Ramadan, we peered into the life of the Prophet ﷺ. We saw him in gatherings, met him around town, and heard his khutbahs. But we haven’t yet explored one of the seminal moments of his life—and the experience that every Muslim strives for, too: the Hajj. What did the first official pilgrimage look like? What was the story surrounding it? This Dhul Hijjah, we’ll step deeper into the life of Muhammad ﷺ and learn his Hajj story. From the long and arduous journey to his homecoming into Makkah, j...
The final and most oft-recited section of the blessed Qur'an is full of lessons that were taken to heart by the Prophet ﷺ and that apply more than ever to all of us. As we finish out Ramadan, the many short surahs in juz 30 remind us to absorb the deepest lessons of revelation and to internalize the reality that Allah's presence and promise are true and will always be with us. Sh. Yasir Fahmy joins Sh. Abdullah Oduro and Dr. Omar Suleiman for one last session of Qur'anic reflectio...
Juz 29 is the juz of da’wah, guiding the Prophet ﷺ on how to invite people to Islam, how to depend upon Allah, and how to draw inspiration from the prophets that came before him. Sh. Suleiman Hani joins Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro to reflect on these themes, their sequence, as well as delayed gratification through sabr. Download our FREE eBook “Qur’an 30for30: The Companion Reader” here . Pursue a prophetic mission in the last 10 nights. Donate here ....
As Al-Quds suffers blows, our global ummah faces trial after trial, and we continue to encounter personal tests, there is no better place to look to for guidance than the Book of Allah. In light of this, Dr. Omar Suleiman, Sh. Abdullah Oduro, and Ustadha Lobna Mulla discuss the teachings of juz 28, reflecting on: the struggle the Muhajiroon faced when they were driven from their homes and possessions, the mistreated woman whose complaint Allah directly responded to, what we should do in times of...
The surahs of the 27th juz contain powerful verses and symbols that inspire awe, from the many signs of Allah in nature to the majestic nature of the angels and the mystery of qadr . These themes are timelessly inspiring, so much so that at the time of their revelation, even the most stubborn of the disbelievers in Makkah were compelled to bow down in acknowledgement of God. Along with Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro, Ustadha Zaynab Ansari brings her insights and reflections to this epi...
While the surahs in juz 26 cover a significant sequence of the seerah , they all contain examples regarding the adab of listening to Allah and His Messenger ﷺ. Sh. Mowlid Ali joins Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro to reflect on these mannerisms, as well as the themes of Surat al-Hujurat—from unity and brotherhood, to the Qur’anic guidelines of building a healthy community. Download our FREE eBook “Qur’an 30for30: The Companion Reader” here . Pursue a prophetic mission in the last 10 nigh...
Jealousy and envy, among other vices, led some Makkans who could have been companions of the Prophet ﷺ to become disbelievers. In light of those incidents, Dr. Omar Suleiman, Sh. Abdullah Oduro, and Sr. Sarah Sultan reflect upon Allah’s warning to the disbelievers, how understanding His blessed Names can benefit us, and how to overcome our negative desires and vices. Download our FREE eBook “Qur’an 30for30: The Companion Reader” here . Pursue a prophetic mission in the last 10 nights. Automate y...
In the early days of Makkah, the Prophet's ﷺ preaching faced constant anger, retribution, and counter-efforts from the opponents of Islam. Many of the verses in juz 24 offered reassurance to the Prophet and his Companions that their diligence would be worth it. Dr. Omar Husain joins Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro to draw parallels between early and contemporary dawah efforts and how we can learn to act with patience and dignity in the face of anger and hate. Download our FREE eBoo...
Every single human must face trials and tribulations in their lifetime, and the prophets faced the most severe ones. Ustadha Ieasha Prime joins Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro to reflect on juz 23 in light of those hardships. They discuss the qualities that make believers different, why the du’a from Yunus (pbuh) is so beautiful, and the value of tawbah , especially in these last ten nights of Ramadan. Download our FREE eBook “Qur’an 30for30: The Companion Reader” here . Pursue a prophe...
The chapters of juz 22 cover many different themes: from the revelation of hijab, to the 5th year after hijrah when the Prophet ﷺ and the Muslims had to face the difficult Battle of Khandaq , under siege in a month of forced starvation, to a blueprint for maintaining a lifestyle of hamd and gratitude and knowledge, to knowing how to distinguish between good and evil. In today’s episode, Sh. Suleiman Hani joins Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro to explore these rich verses. Download our FR...
As Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the Sahaba dealth with the Battles of Badr and Ahzab, juz 21 revealed three Makkan surahs that describe some of the virtues and victories of monotheism. Dr. Osman Umarji joins Sh. Abdullah Oduro and Dr. Omar Suleiman to expand on the predictions of Surah Al-Rum, the triumph of monotheism over polytheism, the differences between knowledge and wisdom, and more. Download our FREE eBook “Qur’an 30for30: The Companion Reader” here . Pursue a prophetic mission in the last 10 ...
When Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his companions faced increasing challenges, Allah sent down clear guidelines and stories to exemplify the message. Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro are joined by Dr. Ovamir Anjum to reflect on the stories revealed about the other prophets that helped guide the early Muslims through not one but two migrations and the many instances in between. Download our FREE eBook “Qur’an 30for30: The Companion Reader” here . Pursue a prophetic mission in the last 10 nights....
The Qur’an was revealed to guide humanity, and yet the Messenger’s ﷺ own people refused to acknowledge its miracle. Though many verses in juz 19 were revealed as a response and warning to Quraysh, the message is universal. Dr. Omar Suleiman, Sh. Abdullah Oduro, and special guest Dr. Farah Islam reflect on the Qur’an’s guidance, avoiding heedlessness, and turning to the Lord of Mercy in times of hardship. Download our FREE eBook “Qur’an 30for30: The Companion Reader” here . Pursue a prophetic mis...
In juz 18, we see Surah Al-Nur elaborate on a difficult reality that the Prophet and his family faced: the slander of Aisha (ra). Dr. Nazir Khan joins Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro to examine themes shared by the chapters in this juz–achieving true success as believers by turning back to Allah, acting mindfully, and avoiding heinous deeds like slander. Download our FREE eBook “Qur’an 30for30: The Companion Reader” here . Pursue a prophetic mission in the last 10 nights. Automate your ...
Juz' 17 contains themes around the hijrah of the Prophet ﷺ and offers guidance for him and for us on overcoming hardship. Mufti Abdul Rahman Waheed joins Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro to reflect on struggling for the sake of Allah and the reassuring promises of ease after difficulty. Download our FREE eBook “Qur’an 30for30: The Companion Reader” here . Pursue a prophetic mission in the last 10 nights. Automate your donation now here ....
This juz contains the powerful chapters that played a role in establishing Islam in both Makkah and Madinah: Al-Kahf, Maryam, and Ta-Ha. Within their verses are vivid stories of the prophets—of da’wah and du’a as they relate to Muhammad ﷺ. Dr. Jihad Saafir joins Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro to glean the wisdoms Allah has set forth in a way that speaks to every one of us. Download our FREE eBook “Qur’an 30for30: The Companion Reader” here . Pursue a Prophetic mission by supporting our...
At the halfway point of the Qur'an, two surahs offer a glimpse into important events in the seerah . Surah Al-Isra describes the Night Journey and Ascent of the Prophet ﷺ, while Surah Al-Kahf offered answers to questions posed by Jewish scholars. Both proved the truthfulness of Muhammad ﷺ to believers and skeptics alike. Ustadha Dania Tbakhi joins Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro to explore the themes of this juz and how it demonstrates the veracity of the Prophet's ﷺ testimony...
Juz' 14’s Makkan surahs Surah Al-Hijr and Surah An-Nahl reaffirmed the Prophet ﷺ in his mission and warned those who continued to persecute the Muslims. These verses also helped nurture the faith of early Muslims learning about Islam for the first time. Dr. Tahir Wyatt joins Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro to reflect on the blessing of the Qur’an and having gratitude toward Him and the Message. Download our FREE eBook “Qur’an 30for30: The Companion Reader” here . Pursue a Prophetic...
Before the Prophet ﷺ left to Madinah, Allah revealed Ar-Ra’d and Ibrahim as a final warning to value the light that would soon leave their midst. Sh. Yahya Ibrahim joins Sh. Abdullah Oduro and Dr. Omar Suleiman to have a beautiful discussion on the du'a of Ibrahim (pbuh), Shaytan’s khutbah, and the ten recommendations Allah makes for us to move from darkness to the light of tawheed. Download our FREE eBook “Qur’an 30for30: The Companion Reader” here . Pursue a Prophetic mission by supportin...
Surah Yusuf offers immense healing power to those who are hurting. Fittingly, it was revealed during the Prophet’s ﷺ ‘Year of Sorrow’, as a means to ease the pain of a difficult period in his life. Along with Sh. Abdullah Oduro and Dr. Omar Suleiman, Dr. Rania Awaad lends her insight into the many lessons of Surah Yusuf. Download our FREE eBook “Qur’an 30for30: The Companion Reader” here . Pursue a Prophetic mission by supporting our work during this blessed month. Donate now here ....
The stories of the prophets were revealed to Muhammad ﷺ for many reasons, one of which was to comfort him when he faced rejection. Sh. Yaser Birjas joins Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro to reflect on the stories and themes in Surat Yunus, including the credibility of Allah’s messengers, the oneness of God, and the nature of guidance. Download our FREE eBook “Qur’an 30for30: The Companion Reader” here . Pursue a Prophetic mission by supporting our work during this blessed month. Donate n...
