Browsing: Life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Part 21 – In search of new land
The Prophet’s search for a new home: protection after Taif, al-Mut‘im ibn Adi’s help and appeals to communities before the migration to Medina.
Part 22 – The Ansar: Hosts and Partners in Madinah
Who the Ansar were, how they supported the emigrants, and why the Quran and hadith remember their generosity without turning their history into legend.
Part 23 – “I am yours, you are mine” – The Second Oath of Aqaba
Understand the Second Pledge of Aqaba, the Ansar’s promise of protection and the teaching and commitments that prepared the way for the Hijra.
Part 24 – The Companions’ Migration to Madinah
How the companions left Makkah for Madinah, the risks they faced, the protection networks they used and what authenticated reports establish.
Part 25 – The Prophet Muhammad’s Migration to Medina
Explore the Prophet Muhammad’s migration to Medina: Abu Bakr, preparations, the cave of Thawr and what the Quran and hadith actually report.
Part 26 – Yathrib is Medina
How the Hijra transformed Yathrib into Madinah: the Prophet’s arrival, the Muhajirun and Ansar, the mosque, and the formation of a new community.
Part 27 – Construction of the Prophet’s Mosque
How the Prophet’s Mosque was established in Madinah and why authenticated reports describe it as a centre of worship, learning and community life.
Part 28 – Brotherhood Between the Muhajirun and Ansar
Editorial note: The Quran and authenticated hadith establish the solidarity between the emigrants from Mecca and the helpers of Medina.…
Part 29 – Medina Charter
An evidence-aware introduction to the Madinah Charter: its historical setting, communal obligations, security provisions and debated textual history.
Part 30 – Formation of the Muslim army
How the early Muslim community prepared for armed conflict around Madinah, with attention to command, discipline, covenants and historical context.