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assalamualaikum warrohmatullohi babarokatuh Yaqub (Alayhis salaam) was the son of Ishaq (Alayhis salaam) and the grandson of Ibrahim (Alayhis salaam). He wasa also the daughter's son of Batweel, Ibrahim's nephew. His mother was Rafqah. He was his mother's favourite. He was also loved by Esau, his maternal uncle. When Yaqub (Alaihis salaam) went to Faddan (Padan-aram) at the indication of his mother, his maternal uncle, Laban took a pledge from him that he will shepherd his sheep for ten years. This period of ten years would be his dowry in exchange of Laban's daughter. When Yaqub (Alaihis salaam) completed the ten-year period, Laban wanted him to marry his elder daughter, Laee'ah. However, Yaqub (Alaihis salaam) expressed his inclination for the younger daughter, Raaheel. Laban proffered the excuse that according to the custom it was not legal to allow the marriage of the younger daughter before the marriage of the elder one. He suggested that Yaqub (Alaihis s

 The unique quality about the story of Prophet Yusuf [علیہ السلام] is that it has been narrated in one go in the Qur'an, and it has been described by Allah as “Ahsan Al-Qasas” –  the most beautiful of stories. This is because it has a beautiful example of human nature that can guarantee us success should we choose to adopt and follow it in our personal lives. The way it has been narrated, providing dialogue and details of what happened to Prophet Yusuf at the different phases of his life, throws light on the ways people dealt with him throughout his young years, and how his consistently good reactions to their actions ultimately worked in his favor and led to his success. Yusuf was one of twelve sons of Prophet Yaqoub [علیہ السلام]. His ten older brothers felt envious of the love and affection felt for him and his younger brother by their father. إِذْ قَالُواْ لَيُوسُفُ وَأَخُوهُ أَحَبُّ إِلَى أَبِينَا مِنَّا وَنَحْنُ عُصْبَةٌ إِنَّ أَبَانَا لَفِي ضَلاَلٍ مُّبِينٍ Now [Y

 the story of the prophet ishaq After God gave to Abraham Ismail ‘ peace be upon the Prophet Ibrahim prayed to Allah Almighty Subhaanahu that given the child of his wife , Sarah ; wife who is always faithful to her in enforcing kalimatullah . And God answered his prayer and sent some angels in human form to convey the good news to him will be the birth of a child from his wife Sarah . They also tell their other goals , namely gone to the people of Lut to inflict doom them . When the angels came to Abraham , he welcomes them as well as possible and sat them down in the living room , then he immediately prepared a banquet for them . Ibrahim, peace be upon is the one who always glorify as a guest on the generous side . Not long after , Ibrahim, peace be upon coming to bring a fat calf that has been baked and serve it to them , but they do not eat and do not drink the banquet that has served it , until finally the Prophet conceived a fear of them , the angels also calm him down and t

History of Madinah Munawwarah Madinah is the second-holiest city in Islam, with significant religious and historical significance to Muslims. Learn more about the City of the Prophet, and find a list of must-see sites in and around the city. Significance of Madinah Madinah is also known as Madinah An-Nabi (The City of the Prophet) or Madinah Al-Munawwarah (The Enlightened City). In ancient times, the city was known as Yathrib. Located 450 kilometers (200+ miles) north of Makkah, Yathrib was an agricultural center in the harsh desert landscape of the Arabian Peninsula. Blessed with an abundant water supply, the city of Yathrib became a stopping point for caravans passing through, and its citizens were heavily involved in trade. When the Prophet Muhammad and his followers faced persecution in Makkah, they were offered refuge by the main tribes of Yathrib. In an event known as the Hijrah (Migration), the Prophet Muhammad and his Companions left Makkah and traveled to Yathrib in 62

The Story of the building of Kaabah in Makkah Al-Mukarramah The following hadith by the prophet provides the background of how Makkah and Kaa’ba came into existence. Narrated Ibn ‘Abbâs [On the authority of the Prophet (See Fath Al-Bari, Vol. 7, Page 210)]. “…(Prophet) Ibrâhîm (Abraham) brought her (Hajar) and her son Ismail (Ishmael) while she used to nurse him at her breast, near the Ka‘bah under a tree on the spot of Zamzam, at the highest place in the mosque. During those days there was nobody in Makkah, nor was there any water. So he made them sit over there and placed near them a leather bag containing some dates, and a small water-skin containing some water, and set out homeward. Ismail’s (Ishmael) mother followed him saying, “O Ibrâhîm (Abraham)! Where are you going, leaving us in this valley where there is no person whose company we may enjoy, nor is there anything (to enjoy)?” She repeated that to him many times, but he did not look back at her. Then she asked him