Seerah: The Life of Prophet Muhammed (saw)

As the battle of Uhud unfolds we learn how the Prophet Muhammad (saw) and the early muslims defeated the much larger Quraysh reinforcements. A secondary defeat and major catastrophe for the people of Mecca and the enemies of Islam.

We continue with the six young men from Medina who were approached by the Prophet Muhammad (saw). We learn of how they accept Islam and upon returning to Medina along with Mus'ab ibn Umayr they set in motion the events that led to the Pledge of Al Aqabah to Protect the Prophet Muhammad (saw).

After Al-Isra Wal-Mi'raj the Prophet Muhammad (saw) campaigns for support that would gain the Muslims protection from the Quraysh. We learn of some interesting individuals and the hold culture and ethnicity would have prevented some from accepting the truth, and we learn about how Allah swt sent the Prophet assistance from an unlikely source.

We cover the lowest point of the journey of the Prohet Muhammad (saw) known as the year of sorrow.

We explore the story of Al Tufayl bin Dausi and the seven that mock the Prophet Muhammad (saw) Allah grants further signs but those who disbelieve remain stubborn in their ways.

The leaders launch a boycott that directly impacts the livelihood of the Muslims. The Prophet Muhammad (saw) makes a dua and a very powerful adversary joins the Muslims.

Mounting pressure leads to the splintering of the Muslims as a group takes leave toward Abyssinia marking it as the first Hijrah.

The Dawah continues and the Prophet Muhammad (saw) is reaching further people, the leaders of the Qureish plot a retaliation.

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.

This session covers the parents of the Prophet Muhammad saw, his birth, infant years and the reaction of some who were anticipating his coming. We learn more examples of how Allah can use anybody as an instrument to bring about what he desires as was the case with Abdul al-Muttalib.

Picking up where we left Abdul Mutalib, this session covers the events of Surah Al-Fil (105) with Abraha comanding a military force headed up by the famed war elephants as they attempt to destory the Kabah in retaliation for the desecration of their church.

This session covers the struggle for power between the Quresh and the Khuza tribe resulting in the Quresh taking back control of Mecca and becomnig the custodians of the Khaba.  We are also introduced to Abdul Muttalib and the role he plays as an ancestor to the prophet Muhammad SAW.

We continue the story of Dhu Nuwas and the resulting conflict that comes from his actions of killing the people in the trench. The Negus dispatches two comanders Aryat and Abraha, fulfiling the dream of an Abasynian invasion of Yemen.  We explore how idol worship is introduced and goes onto further permiate the Arab lands.

We conclude the story of the boy and the king and lay the foundation of what will bring the Abyssinians into Yemen leading into the stroy of Surat Al Fil.

Continuing to cover the many events that shape the cultural landscape ahead of the birth of Prophet Muhammad saw this session covers the Kattan tribe, Amir bin Amr and the foundation for what would become the Jurruhm and Huzzah tribes; a migration of Persians into the Arab lay-lands bringing with them the downfall of monotheism and introducing the Arabs to idol worship.

We begin by introducing the framework of understanding the Seerah and its importance in shaping the belief of a Muslim. The first session serves as a prelude that will establish events leading to the introduction of the Prophet Muhammad SAW into the world.