The Firsts: The Forerunners of Islam

Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy recounts a beautiful story on traveling for the Hajj pilgrimage as told by an elderly cab driver.

Sh. Ibrahim Hindy looks back on the advice given to him by his father’s friend during his first Hajj on reaching the Black Stone. 

Trendsetters, Revivers, and Strangers Who are The Firsts? There are forerunners in every age and circumstance. They rise to the occasion, and inspire a generation. They are the firsts that are chosen to lead the way for humanity. In this series, we will go through not only the fa ...  Show more

The leadership and stabilization of the Ummah under Abu Bakr became the defining challenge for the early Muslim community following the passing of Prophet Muhammad (SAWS). This episode explores the intense Succession Crisis in Medina and how the community navigated the transition ...  Show more

Zaid Ibn Amr (ra)_ A One Man Ummah Zaid Ibn Amr Ibn Nufaid (ra) is an absolutely remarkable figure in the history of Islam and has a story unlike any other from the companions of the Prophet ﷺ. Aside from being a monotheist before the coming of Islam, he would guide people to wha ...  Show more

Foundations of Islam Series: Session 1