MikhailSpeaks

  • The Longing to See the Prophet ﷺ

    Every Muslim carries a deep longing in their heart to meet the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It is a longing unlike any other, rooted not in physical proximity but in a spiritual connection that transcends time and space. He is a man we have never seen, yet we know him intimately through his words, actions, and…

  • 6. Zubayr ibn al Awwam RA

    Name and Lineage: His Islam: His Description: His Children: His Virtues and Excellence His Death: Source: Ranks of the Elite by Imam ibn al Jawzi (Dar as Sunnah Publishers, 1st Edition July 2023)

  • Understanding Allah’s Command to Remember Him

    Al-Hasan Al-Basri commented about Allah’s statement: فَاذْكُرُونِى أَذْكُرْكُمْ (Therefore remember Me. I will remember you), “Remember Me regarding what I have commanded you and I will remember you regarding what I have compelled Myself to do for your benefit (i.e., His rewards and forgiveness).” An authentic Hadith states: «يَقُولُ اللهُ تَعَالَى: مَنْ ذَكَرَنِي فِي نَفْسِهِ…

  • Before Prophethood

    These are my notes from The Sealed Nectar by Sheikh Safiur Rahman al Mubakpuri: His Birth ﷺ :  -born on Monday morning, 9th of Rabi’ul Awwal,  -same year of the Elephant incident  -40 years into the reign of Kisra (Khosru Nushirwan) -20th or 22nd April, 571 CE -significant signs accompanied his birth: -circumcised on the…

  • Family of the Prophet ﷺ

    Wives: Children: Grandfathers: Grandmothers:

  • The Lineage of the Prophet ﷺ

    These are my notes from The Sealed Nectar by Sheikh Safiur Rahman al Mubakpuri: Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ lineage is divided into three parts.  Part 1: Muhammad bin Abdullah bin Abdul Muttalib bin Hashim bin Abd Manaf bin Qusai bin Kilab bin Murrah bin Ka’b bin Lo’ay bin Ghalib bin Quraish bin Malik bin An-Nadr bin…

  • Arab Tribes

    These are my notes from The Sealed Nectar by Sheikh Safiur Rahman al Mubakpuri: Arabs divided into 3 groups: Pure Arabs: originally lived in Yemen Two famous tribes: Kahlan tribes emigrated from Yemen to different Arabian Peninsula before the Great Flood, migrated due to failure of trade under Roman Pressure Emigrating tribes of Kahlan divided…

  • What the Prophet ﷺ Looked Like

    Height: not very tall, not very short, medium height Complexion: not pale white, not dark brown, wheatish-brown complexion Hair: not in curls, not completely straight, curly-wavy combo Face: not very fleshy, not completely round, tanned face, his blessed face shined like the full moon Eyes: large eyes, jet-black pupils, long eye lashes Nose: high tipped…