By Yusuf Badat Sirah is an Arabic term. From a literal perspective it means to traverse and or to journey. In a technical context, it refers to the noble biography of the Final Prophet, Muhammad (peace and blessings upon him). Some experts have described the sirah as follows: Here are six...
Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Question: What is the significance of the “Rawdah” (Garden of Paradise) in the Prophet’s mosque? Answer: In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate Jazak Allah Khayr / Thank you for your question. Imam Ibn Hajr Al-Asqalani (may Allah’s mercy be...
It is part of our nature as human beings to develop an attachment to those we love. From leaders to role models, to our family and friends; it’s hard to imagine a world without those dear to us. The strongest and most powerful form of this love is the love we should feel for our beloved...
This is the third in a series of articles entitled “7 steps to Ace your Exams”, in which I hope to extract gems from traditional Islamic sources which are of benefit to students struggling to revise for their exams. First things first Allah said in a hadith qudsi (divine narration through...
One of the most common mistakes that occurs in a pop-cultured understanding of Islam is that we tend to focus entirely on numbers. How many people are attending? How large was the event? What did the stage look like? However, this is a massive mistake that has major consequences for...
