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The Splitting of the Moon and the Holding Back of the Sun

The Splitting of the Moon and the Holding Back of the Sun

“The Hour has drawn near, and the Moon was split in two. Yet, when- ever they see a sign, they turn away, saying, ‘Same old magic.’” (54:1-2)

Allah Exalted informs us of the splitting of the Moon in the past tense, and describes how the disbelievers turned away from His signs. Commentators and people of the Sunnah unanimously agree that this miracle took place.

Al-Ḥusayn ibn Muhammad al-Ḥāfiẓ reports in his book: Siraj ibn ‘Abdullah narrated, from al-Asiti, from al-Marwaziyy, from al-Farabi, from Bukhari, from Musaddad, from Yahya, from Shu’bah, and Sufyan, from al-A’mash, from Ibrahim, from Abu Ma’mar, from Ibn Mas’ud رضي الله عنه who said:

“The Moon was split at the time of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ into two parts: one part was above the mountains, and the other part was below them. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: ‘Witness!’” (Bukhari 4864) (Muslim 2800)

An Introduction to Qasidah Burdah: The Most Famous Poem in the World

An Introduction to Qasidah Burdah: The Most Famous Poem in the World

The Burdah of Imam al-Busiri might be one of, if not, the most famous poem in the world. Chances are, you've heard portions of this growing up or in passing. It's that famous "mawlaya salli wa sallim" nasheed so many know sing.

It is a poem that contains many profound - even miraculous - secrets.

It is a study of the seerah and spirituality all in one.

Today, 800 years after it was composed, this ode to the Prophet ﷺ is probably the world's most often recited poem as well.

Why?

First & foremost:

Reading, singing, & reciting the Burdah is a means for us to strengthen one’s love for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ & connection to him. And connection to the Prophet ﷺ is, of course, one of the best means of seeking the forgiveness, mercy, & pleasure of Allah, the Most High.

A Picture of the Prophet ﷺ: The Noble Hilya Sharif

A Picture of the Prophet ﷺ: The Noble Hilya Sharif

YOU ARE PROBABLY AWARE THAT TRADITIONALLY, PICTURES OF THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD ﷺ ARE NOT ENCOURAGED.

This is because Muslims hold all prophets, most especially the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, in the highest honor, and Muslim scholars have long agreed that any depiction of any of the prophets “will always fall short of the reverence and honour due to them.”

Many people from other traditions do not understand this prohibition, and this issue is often the focal point of conflict.

What Do I Do When the Month of Rabi al-Awwal Arrives?

What Do I Do When the Month of Rabi al-Awwal Arrives?

When Rabi al-Awwal comes, open your heart to receive the divine outpouring and to attain closeness to Allah and His Beloved. Do not place anything above him. We have not been permitted to love anyone or anything, however great, as much as him. May Allah not deprive any of us of the goodness that You have because of the evil which we have.