Episode 7: Invasion of the Elephants
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
This episode continues to review the attack on Makkah by Abraha, the leader of Yemen, with a group of intimidating elephants accompanying his 60,000-strong army.
Abdul Muttalib, the grandfather of the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), met Abraha before the attack: he asked to have his 200 camels returned, which had been taken by the army. Abraha reports that with this seemingly nonsensical request, his initial high regard for Abdul Muttalib rapidly dissipated, as he was expecting him to appeal for the attack on the Kaba to be halted. With this, Abdul Muttalib intelligently answered that he was the owner of the camels and the Kaba had an owner, Allah, who would take care of it. Abraha remained intent on destroying the Kaba. Thus, the inhabitants of Makkah evacuated to the hills in anticipation of the attack, with Abdul Muttalib appealing to Allah to protect the Kaba.
Abraha approached Makkah, riding the largest elephant, Mahmood. However, the mighty elephant sat down and refused to walk. He would walk in the opposite direction, but on being turned towards the Kaba, immediately sat down. The army proceeded, but a flock of small birds carrying 3 small stones each, one in the beak and one in each claw, threw the stones down on the army and obliterated it. A flash flood carried the bodies away from Makkah. Abraha died a slow, painful death as a result of the injuries he sustained.

Episode 7: Invasion of the Elephants Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). This episode continues to review the attack on Makkah by Abraha, the leader of Yemen, with a group of intimidating elephants accompanying his 60,000-strong army. Abdul Muttalib, the grandfather of the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), met Abraha before the attack: he asked to have his 200 camels returned, which had been taken by the army. Abraha reports that with this seemingly nonsensical request, his initial high regard for Abdul Muttalib rapidly dissipated, as he was expecting him to appeal for the attack on the Kaba to be halted. With this, Abdul Muttalib intelligently answered that he was the owner of the camels and the Kaba had an owner, Allah, who would take care of it. Abraha remained intent on destroying the Kaba. Thus, the inhabitants of Makkah evacuated to the hills in anticipation of the attack, with Abdul Muttalib appealing to Allah to protect the Kaba. Abraha approached Makkah, riding the largest elephant, Mahmood. However, the mighty elephant sat down and refused to walk. He would walk in the opposite direction, but on being turned towards the Kaba, immediately sat down. The army proceeded, but a flock of small birds carrying 3 small stones each, one in the beak and one in each claw, threw the stones down on the army and obliterated it. A flash flood carried the bodies away from Makkah. Abraha died a slow, painful death as a result of the injuries he sustained.

Episode 7:&nbsp;Invasion of the Elephants
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
This episode continues to review the attack on Makkah by Abraha, the leader of Yemen, with a group of intimidating elephants accompanying his 60,000-strong army.
Abdul Muttalib, the grandfather of the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), met Abraha before the attack: he asked to have his 200 camels returned, which had been taken by the army. Abraha reports that with this seemingly nonsensical request, his initial high regard for Abdul Muttalib rapidly dissipated, as he was expecting him to appeal for the attack on the Kaba to be halted. With this, Abdul Muttalib intelligently answered that he was the owner of the camels and the Kaba had an owner, Allah, who would take care of it. Abraha remained intent on destroying the Kaba. Thus, the inhabitants of Makkah evacuated to the hills in anticipation of the attack, with Abdul Muttalib appealing to Allah to protect the Kaba.
Abraha approached Makkah, riding the largest elephant, Mahmood. However, the mighty elephant sat down and refused to walk. He would walk in the opposite direction, but on being turned towards the Kaba, immediately sat down. The army proceeded, but a flock of small birds carrying 3 small stones each, one in the beak and one in each claw, threw the stones down on the army and obliterated it. A flash flood carried the bodies away from Makkah. Abraha died a slow, painful death as a result of the injuries he sustained.

Seerah: EP7 – Invasion of the Elephants

Episode 5: Monotheism Before Islam
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
Although idol worship was rampant in Pre-Islamic Arabic, there remained a few people who followed the religion of Prophet Ibrahim- the ‘Hunafa’, and these individuals are explored. The singular form ‘Haneef’ means to ‘focus constantly’. Two notable personalities include:
1. Zaid bin Amr bin Nufayl: he travelled outside Arabia in search of the true message. He strongly denied idolatry and its associated practices, as well as saving newborn girls from being buried alive. The Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) is narrated to have said that he will be resurrected as an Ummah by himself between the Prophet Muhammed (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) and Isa bin Maryam (alaihissalam).
2. Waraqa bin Nawfal: he also travelled with Zaid bin Amr bin Nufayl to explore the truth, and converted to Christianity. A cousin of Khadija, the wife of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), Waraqa was the person consulted after the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) received the first revelation. He proclaimed his belief, but died soon after.
The lineage of the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) is explored back to Prophet Adam (alaihissalam).

Episode 5: Monotheism Before Islam Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). Although idol worship was rampant in Pre-Islamic Arabic, there remained a few people who followed the religion of Prophet Ibrahim- the ‘Hunafa’, and these individuals are explored. The singular form ‘Haneef’ means to ‘focus constantly’. Two notable personalities include: 1. Zaid bin Amr bin Nufayl: he travelled outside Arabia in search of the true message. He strongly denied idolatry and its associated practices, as well as saving newborn girls from being buried alive. The Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) is narrated to have said that he will be resurrected as an Ummah by himself between the Prophet Muhammed (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) and Isa bin Maryam (alaihissalam). 2. Waraqa bin Nawfal: he also travelled with Zaid bin Amr bin Nufayl to explore the truth, and converted to Christianity. A cousin of Khadija, the wife of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam), Waraqa was the person consulted after the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) received the first revelation. He proclaimed his belief, but died soon after. The lineage of the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) is explored back to Prophet Adam (alaihissalam).

Seerah: EP5 – Monotheism Before Islam

Episode 4: Pre-Islamic Society Pt 2
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
In this episode, the religion of Pre-Islamic Arabia is explored. In surah Yasin, it is mentioned that Prophet Muhammed (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) was sent to warn the people.
‘That you may warn a people whose forefathers were not warned, so they are unaware.’ (V36:6)
Guidance had not been sent for a long time: the message of monotheism had been brought by previous prophets. Over time, the message had been diluted and corrupted. Christianity and Judaism were practiced by the fringes of society.
Notably, idol worship was introduced to the area by a leader named Amr bin Luhayy. Although Allah was accepted as the supreme God, the idols were considered to have their own levels of influence as intermediaries. In each area, mini sanctuaries similar to the Kaba in Makkah were established with idols at their centre. Ultimately, the idols became the ends and not the means of worship.
Lack of religious guidance gave rise to the practices of superstition, belief in evil omens, and the use of gambling and divination by shooting arrows, watching the directions of flight of birds, and astrology. The minor remnants of the practices of past prophets were that the Kaba in Makkah was seen as a sacred place and that the idols were accountable to the higher authority of Allah. However, innovations far from the practices of past prophets also crept in, like doing tawaaf naked, whilst clapping and whistling. Religious practice was amended to suit the people, for example, with the rearranging of sacred months during times of warfare.

Episode 4: Pre-Islamic Society Pt 2 Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). In this episode, the religion of Pre-Islamic Arabia is explored. In surah Yasin, it is mentioned that Prophet Muhammed (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) was sent to warn the people. ‘That you may warn a people whose forefathers were not warned, so they are unaware.’ (V36:6) Guidance had not been sent for a long time: the message of monotheism had been brought by previous prophets. Over time, the message had been diluted and corrupted. Christianity and Judaism were practiced by the fringes of society. Notably, idol worship was introduced to the area by a leader named Amr bin Luhayy. Although Allah was accepted as the supreme God, the idols were considered to have their own levels of influence as intermediaries. In each area, mini sanctuaries similar to the Kaba in Makkah were established with idols at their centre. Ultimately, the idols became the ends and not the means of worship. Lack of religious guidance gave rise to the practices of superstition, belief in evil omens, and the use of gambling and divination by shooting arrows, watching the directions of flight of birds, and astrology. The minor remnants of the practices of past prophets were that the Kaba in Makkah was seen as a sacred place and that the idols were accountable to the higher authority of Allah. However, innovations far from the practices of past prophets also crept in, like doing tawaaf naked, whilst clapping and whistling. Religious practice was amended to suit the people, for example, with the rearranging of sacred months during times of warfare.

Seerah: EP4 – Pre-Islamic Society Pt 2

Episode 3: Pre-Islamic Society Pt 1
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
To understand the Seerah, it important to appreciate the circumstances at that time in Arabia: this gives perspective as to why the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) was sent to this region.
The origins of the word ‘Arab’, as well as the geographic, political and economic background of Pre-Islamic Arabia are explored. Essentially, the area was a tribal-dominated system, with deep traditions of culture and language. In some respects, it was insulated from the outside world by the natural barriers of immense bodies of surrounding water and expanses of arid desert areas. Conversely, being bordered by the Persian and Roman empires and sea routes made it a natural epicenter for trade.
Culturally, there were positives and negatives to life in Arabia. Privileges were enjoyed according to social standing: high-society controlled the political situation, and was immune from justice and accountability. Those unfortunate enough to belong to lower social classes were treated unjustly, and in some cases worse than animals. Family life was revered in some cases, with the institution of marriage respected. In contrast, immoralities like infidelity and promiscuity were also rampant. Positive characteristics of the Arab people themselves included their renowned hospitality, being true to their word, having a great respect for genealogy, and giving great weight to knowledge being passed on via oral traditions.
The lack of unifying governance, economy and religion made pre-Islamic Arabia a prime area to receive divine guidance as a fresh start.

Episode 3: Pre-Islamic Society Pt 1 Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). To understand the Seerah, it important to appreciate the circumstances at that time in Arabia: this gives perspective as to why the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) was sent to this region. The origins of the word ‘Arab’, as well as the geographic, political and economic background of Pre-Islamic Arabia are explored. Essentially, the area was a tribal-dominated system, with deep traditions of culture and language. In some respects, it was insulated from the outside world by the natural barriers of immense bodies of surrounding water and expanses of arid desert areas. Conversely, being bordered by the Persian and Roman empires and sea routes made it a natural epicenter for trade. Culturally, there were positives and negatives to life in Arabia. Privileges were enjoyed according to social standing: high-society controlled the political situation, and was immune from justice and accountability. Those unfortunate enough to belong to lower social classes were treated unjustly, and in some cases worse than animals. Family life was revered in some cases, with the institution of marriage respected. In contrast, immoralities like infidelity and promiscuity were also rampant. Positive characteristics of the Arab people themselves included their renowned hospitality, being true to their word, having a great respect for genealogy, and giving great weight to knowledge being passed on via oral traditions. The lack of unifying governance, economy and religion made pre-Islamic Arabia a prime area to receive divine guidance as a fresh start.

Seerah: EP3 – Pre-Islamic Society Pt 1

Episode 2: Introduction Pt 2
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
Further discussion is pursued about the benefits of studying the Seerah: it aids our understanding of the Quran, as the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) makes the Quran come to life.
His (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) perfect example gives us the ultimate role model to emulate in our interactions with all demographics of society: children, youth, women, non-Muslims, students and family members to name a few. Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) juggled all this, on top of the epic responsibility of being the Messenger of God.
No human being’s life has been documented like his. Reports are so detailed as to describe physical features, like the light tan colour of his skin, his broad, welcoming face and his dark, almost black eyes, to his perfect conduct and character e.g. he was always concerned about the condition of the people, he did not talk unnecessarily, but was always the first to give salaam, and when conversing, he would turn his body fully to face people.
This section also covers resources to supplement the study of the Seerah, including Ibn Ishaq’s ‘Sirat Rasul Allah’ (The Life of Muhammad), Ibn Kathir’s ‘Al Bidayah Wa Al Nihayah’ (The Beginning and the End), Martin Lings’ ‘Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources’, ‘Fiqh Us-Seerah’ by Muhammad Al-Ghazali, and ‘The Sealed Nectar’ by Safiur Rahman Mubarukpuri.

Episode 2: Introduction Pt 2 Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam). Further discussion is pursued about the benefits of studying the Seerah: it aids our understanding of the Quran, as the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) makes the Quran come to life. His (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) perfect example gives us the ultimate role model to emulate in our interactions with all demographics of society: children, youth, women, non-Muslims, students and family members to name a few. Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) juggled all this, on top of the epic responsibility of being the Messenger of God. No human being’s life has been documented like his. Reports are so detailed as to describe physical features, like the light tan colour of his skin, his broad, welcoming face and his dark, almost black eyes, to his perfect conduct and character e.g. he was always concerned about the condition of the people, he did not talk unnecessarily, but was always the first to give salaam, and when conversing, he would turn his body fully to face people. This section also covers resources to supplement the study of the Seerah, including Ibn Ishaq’s ‘Sirat Rasul Allah’ (The Life of Muhammad), Ibn Kathir’s ‘Al Bidayah Wa Al Nihayah’ (The Beginning and the End), Martin Lings’ ‘Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources’, ‘Fiqh Us-Seerah’ by Muhammad Al-Ghazali, and ‘The Sealed Nectar’ by Safiur Rahman Mubarukpuri.

Episode 2: Introduction Pt 2
Welcome to Seerah Pearls, which aims to highlight some tantalising learning points from each episode of the Seerah- Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
Further discussion is pursued about the benefits of studying the Seerah: it&nbsp;aids our understanding of the&nbsp;Quran, as the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) makes the Quran come to life.
His (sallallahu alayhi wasallam)&nbsp;perfect example gives us the ultimate role model to emulate in our interactions with all demographics of society: children, youth, women, non-Muslims, students and family members to name a few. Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) juggled all this, on top of the epic responsibility of being the Messenger of God.
No human being’s life has been documented like his. Reports are so detailed as to describe physical features, like the light tan colour of his skin, his broad, welcoming face and his dark, almost black eyes, to his perfect conduct and character e.g. he was always concerned about the condition of the people, he did not talk unnecessarily, but was always the first to give salaam, and when conversing, he would turn his body fully to face people.
This section also covers resources to supplement the study of the Seerah, including Ibn Ishaq’s ‘Sirat Rasul Allah’ (The Life of Muhammad), Ibn Kathir’s ‘Al Bidayah Wa Al Nihayah’ (The Beginning and the End), Martin Lings’ ‘Muhammad: His Life Based on the Earliest Sources’, ‘Fiqh Us-Seerah’ by Muhammad Al-Ghazali, and ‘The Sealed Nectar’ by Safiur Rahman Mubarukpuri.

Seerah: EP2 – Intro Pt 2

Seerah: EP86 – Instituting the Adhan

Seerah: EP85 – The Fever of Yathrib

Episode 84: The Prophets Family Joins him in Madinah

Episode 84: The Prophets Family Joins him in Madinah

Episode 84:&nbsp;The Prophets Family Joins him in Madinah

Seerah: EP84 – The Prophets Family Joins him in Madinah

Episode 83: A Survey of Madinah Before Migration

Episode 83: A Survey of Madinah Before Migration

Seerah: EP83 – A Survey of Madinah Before Migration

Episode 82: The Construction of the Prophets Mosque

Episode 82: The Construction of the Prophets Mosque

Seerah: EP82 – The Construction of the Prophets Mosque

Episode 81: The Prophets First Khutbah in Madinah

Episode 81: The Prophets First Khutbah in Madinah

Seerah: EP81 – The Prophets First Khutbah in Madinah

Episode 80: The House of Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari

Episode 80: The House of Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari

Episode 80:&nbsp;The House of&nbsp;Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari

Seerah: EP80 – The House of Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari

Episode 79: The Prophets Arrival in Quba

Seerah: EP79 – The Prophets Arrival in Quba

Seerah: EP78 – The Two Thieves

Episode 77: The Story of Suraqah bin Malik

Episode 77: The Story of Suraqah bin Malik

Seerah: EP77 – The Story of Suraqah bin Malik

Welcome to Seerah Pearls by Shaykh Abdul Nasir Jangda, which aims to highlight some tantalizing learning points from each episode of the Seerah - Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam). The series includes everything from the occurrences in the life of the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam), from his daily practices, attributes, physical characteristics, mannerisms, and expeditions, to family life.

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