Browsing: Life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Part 1 – Jahiliyyah: Understanding Pre-Islamic Arabia
A balanced introduction to pre-Islamic Arabia, explaining the Quranic idea of jahiliyyah without portraying every Arab or neighbouring religious community as ignorant or morally identical.
Part 2 – Shepherding as a Metaphor for Prophethood
Editorial note: This article distinguishes an authenticated report from later interpretation. The report that Prophet Muhammad worked as a shepherd…
Part 3 – Prophet Muhammad’s Marriage to Khadijah: Partnership, Sources and Context
A source-aware account of Prophet Muhammad’s marriage to Khadijah, their commercial and family context, her response to the first revelation, and common historical questions.
Part 4 – Hanifs: Monotheism in Pre-Islamic Arabia
What the Quran means by hanif, what authenticated reports say about Zayd ibn Amr and why later stories about pre-Islamic monotheists require caution.
Part 5 – Traditions of the Pre-Islamic Arab World
A careful introduction to religion, trade, tribal organization and social life in pre-Islamic Arabia, separating Quranic evidence from later generalizations.
Part 6 – The First Revelation in the Cave of Hira
A source-based account of Prophet Muhammad’s first revelation, Khadijah’s support and Waraqah ibn Nawfal’s response, with careful separation of the earliest report from later embellishment.
Part 7 – The Early Private Call and the First Muslims
How the earliest Muslim community formed through trusted relationships, who is commonly counted among the first believers, and why later details require careful sourcing.
Part 8 – The Public Call at Safa and Early Opposition
How the Prophet Muhammad moved from close-circle teaching to public proclamation at Safa, and why opposition should be described through named actors rather than broad stereotypes.
Part 9 – The Warning at Mount Safa and Abu Lahab’s Response
The Prophet Muhammad’s public warning at Mount Safa, Abu Lahab’s hostile response, and the Quranic lessons of this defining early Meccan event.
Part 10 – Quraysh’s Objections and Attempts at Compromise
How Quraysh objected to the Prophet’s message, defended inherited customs, and explored compromise—and why the Quran rejected divided worship.