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The Battle of Tabuk: A Commentary on Surah Al-Tawbah
I’ve been going on a googling search frenzy to find out more about the Battle of Tabuk which happened in Rajab. Surah Al-Tawbah (Bara’ah), the 9th surah of the Qu’ran, tells us the majority of what we know about the Battle of Tabuk and the lessons to be learned from it in verses 30-129. Surah […]
To go to Jerusalem, or not to go to Jerusalem: That is the Question
June 9, 2010
I’m being hit by a lot of conflicting ideas. It requires patience, sincerity of intent, and a prayer for guidance on my part. I want to go to Jerusalem. I want to live and breathe its spiritual history. I want to live out the hadiths of the prophet Muhammad (saws): Zaid Ibn Thabit (ra) reports […]
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