Seerah: The Life of Prophet Muhammed (saw)

We continue with the reaction to the Prophet (saw) openly welcoming people to Islam.

The Prophet Muhammad (saw) is given the responsibility of giving Dawah openly. We explore the initial response and inevitable backlash from the leaders of the Quresh.

This episode covers the early stages of the Prophet (saw) dawah and the conversion of some prominent sahaba, In particular the conversion of Abdullah Ibn Masood and Abu Darr Ghafari (ra) and how from conversion they had a profound impact on the communities as a whole and the examples they set for us to admire.

We cover the early stages of the Prophet Muhammad’s (saw) revelation and his interactions with Angel Jibreel. We explore some of the first conversations to Islam and the impact it had on their lives.

We learn about the early stages of the Prophet (saw) receiving revelation and the means by which it was revealed to him. We also identify the difference between Quran and Hadith, how they were relayed to the Sahabah, recorded, and transmitted for future generations.

We discuss some of the signs that indicate the coming of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) closer to his time. We also learn about the story of Salman Al-Farsi - the Persian boy who journeyed away from home to learn from the Christians, was eventually enslaved, and was later freed with the help of the Prophet.

We proceed with exploring the early adulthood of Prophet Muhammad (saw) and examine how his character impacted those around him. This influence solidified his position in the community and ultimately led to his marriage with Khadija. We delve into the impact her marriage and support left on the Prophet Muhammad and how it was looked upon by Allah swt. Finally, we discuss the construction, destruction, and subsequent rebuilds the Kaaba went through over the years.

We continue exploring the adolescent life of the Prophet Muhammad (saw) and how the circumstances of his early years shaped the people around him, developed his character, and prepared him for the challenging tasks that lay ahead.