Inspiring Muslim Women: Khadijah bint Khuwaylid (RA)

Hz Khadijah (RA) was the first wife of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). She was the first person to believe in the Prophethood of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Once Hz Aisha (RA) asked Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) whether Hz Khadijah (RA) was the only woman worthy of his love. He replied: She believed in me when no…

Inspiring Muslim Women: Zainab bint Muhammad (RA)

Over the course of next four weeks, Allah be willing, Muslim Memo intends to publish short biographies of the daughters of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Today, we shall start with the eldest daughter of our dear Prophet (PBUH): Hz Zainab bint Muhammad (RA). Hz Zainab bint Muhammad (RA) was the eldest daughter of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Hz Khadijah (RA).…

10 Islamic Rules of War Given by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

Islam is often projected as a violent religion, either due to bias or misinformation. At times, mainstream media portrays Islam as an ideology of violence. This leads to many people mistakenly assuming the media version of Islam to be the real one. However, do you know that Islam has its own rules of war? Also,…

10 Life Lessons We Can Learn From Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

Life lessons can be found anywhere. Some people look for inspiration and knowledge in the classroom and in books, whereas others seek life lessons by practical application. Many people follow their role models and celebrities. However, in order to truly lead a fruitful life, we need not look too hard for inspiration. A great source…

10 Inspirational Quotes by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

Inspirational quotes by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), commonly known as Hadith or Ahadith, have long served as a source of guidance for humanity. In fact, these Hadith, or sayings, actions and expressions of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), act as a fountain of inspiration for millions of Muslims worldwide. Such quotes tend to be both simple and practical…

5 Examples of Supreme Muslim Tolerance

As we see the images of burning embassies and burnt flags unfolding across the Muslim world, it is easy for non-Muslims (and some Muslims too) to jump to the conclusion that there is an inherent lack of tolerance amongst “religious” Muslims. A lot of this is down to the hypocrisy of trying to judge others…

Inspiring Muslim Women: Asiya bint Muzahim (RA)

Narrated by Anas (RA): [1] The Prophet (PBUH) said: “Among the women, the best ones to guide you are Maryam bint Imran, Khadijah bint Khuwaylid, Fatima bint Muhammad, and Asiya the wife of Pharaoh.” Hz Asiya bint Muzahim (RA) was the wife of the Egyptian Pharaoh. Allah (SWT) describes her in the Quran saying: [2]…

Inspiring Muslim Women: Sumayyah bint Khayyat (RA)

Abdullah bin Masud (RA) once said: [1] The first people to declare their Islam publicly were seven: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH), Abu Bakr, Ammar and his mother Sumayyah, Suhaib, Bilal and Miqdad. Hz Sumayyah bint Khayyat (RA) was the first martyr woman companion in Islam. She was under the service of Abu Hudhayfah ibn…

Inspiring Muslim Women: Aisha bint Abu Bakr (RA)

Narrated Amr bin al-Aas (RA): [1] I came to the Prophet (PBUH) and said, “Who is the most beloved person to you?” He said, “Aisha.” I asked, “Among the men?” He said, “Her father.” Hz Aisha bint Abu Bakr (RA), the daughter of Hz Abu Bakr as-Siddique (RA), was born in Mecca in 614 CE.…

Inspiring Muslim Women: Khadijah bint Khuwaylid (RA)

Hz Khadijah (RA) was the first wife of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). She was the first person to believe in the Prophethood of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Once Hz Aisha (RA) asked Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) whether Hz Khadijah (RA) was the only woman worthy of his love. He replied: She believed in me when no…