God the Almighty revealed: «And (remember) when your Lord said to the angels: “Verily, I am going to place (mankind) generations after generations on earth.”They said: ‘Will You place therein those who will make mischief therein and shed blood, –…
The Story of Mary Daughter of ‘Imran In many verses of the Glorious Qur’an God the Exalted denied the claim of the Christians that He has a son. A delegation from Nagran came to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). They began…
The years had taken their toll on the Prophet Zechariah (Zakariyah) (PBUH). He was now old and bent with age, in his nineties. Despite his feebleness, he went to the temple daily to deliver his sermons. Zechariah was not a…
Prophet Jonah (Yunus) (pbuh) also known as Dhan-Nun. About his people Almighty Allah said: Was there any town community that believed after seeing the punishment, and its Faith at that moment, saved it from the punishment? (the answer is none)–except…
Solomon inherited David’s Prophethood and dominion. This was not a material inheritance, as prophets do not bequeath their property. It is given away to the poor and needy, not to their relatives. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: “The prophets’ property will…
When the two armies faced each other, Goliath challenged any soldier from King Saul’s army to single combat, as was the custom of battle in those days. Goliath also wanted to show off his strength. The men were terrorized, and…
The pharaoh who ruled Egypt was a tyrant who oppressed the descendants of Jacob (pbuh), known as the children of Israel (Bani Israel). He used every means to demean and disgrace them. They were kept in bondage and forced to…
Allah the Almighty declared: “And (remember) Ishmael and Idris (Enoch) and Dhul-Kifl, all were from among those who observe patience. ” Surah 21:85-86 Immediately following Job’s story in the Qur’an, Almighty Allah also directed: “And remember Our slaves, Abraham, Isaac,…
Almighty Allah said: Did you (O Muhammad) not think of those who went forth from their homes in thousands, fearing death? Allah said to them, “Die.” And then He restored them to life. Truly, Allah is full of Bounty to…
Ibn Ishaaq stated that he was a man of Rum. His name was Job, Ibn Mose, Ibn Razeh, Ibn Esau, Ibn Isaac (PBUH), Ibn Abraham (PBUH). Someone else said he was Job, Ibn Mose, Ibn R’imil, Ibn Esau, Ibn Isaac,…
