Uhud: The First Skirmish ⚔️

This lecture covers various events that occurred on the day of the prophet's passing and the day after, up until his burial. This lecture includes: - The Prophet consoling Fatima by telling her she would be the first of his family to join him in paradise. - Ali ibn Abi Talib ...  Show more

Everyone knows the prophet died of illness, and many say it was due to poison. Some say it was poison he consumed during te Battle of Khaybar three years earlier, but there are some serious doubts about that theory. Another theory suggests Aisha may have poisoned him. This lectur ...  Show more

How do non-radical Muslims explain the many verses in the Quran that urge violence and killing of non-believers or “infidels”—like Christians? How can we have a conversation about the Quran with our Muslim friend without it becoming confrontational? This week on The Land and the ...  Show more

The 17th Ramadan marks the most decisive battle in the history of early Islam. Dr Wajid Akhtar, founder of Charity Week for Orphans and Children in Need and Council member of the British Islamic Medical Association discusses the great battle of Badr, the most consequential battle ...  Show more

Ibn Taymiyyah is known as the “Sheikh of Islam” to his admirers, and to his detractors, one of the most significant antecedents of modern Salafi Jihadism. Simultaneously a genius scholar, brutal warrior and unflinching polemicist, he is one of the most important pioneers of a mil ...  Show more

One of the most troublesome spots in the Muslim world was the Iraqi city of Kufah. The people were fickle, restless, and never satisfied with their governor. Uthman had to change their governor no less than three times. Uthman's popularity took another hit during the Hajj of 649. ...  Show more