Utsman bin Affan (Arabic: عثمان بن عفان, 574 – 656 / 12 Dhu al-Hijjah 35 AH; aged 81-82 years) is a friend of the Prophet Muhammad which includes the third caliph in first four caliphs Ar-Rasyidin. Utsman was a wealthy merchant, but very generous. He was also instrumental in the Qur’an booked. He is the [...]
No ResponsesFebruary 26th, 2010
God has said in the Quran: “And give good news (O Muhammad) to those who believe and do good deeds, that they will have gardens (Paradise) in which rivers flow….” (Quran 2:25) God has also said: “Race one with another for forgiveness from your Lord and for Paradise, whose width is as the width of [...]
No ResponsesFebruary 21st, 2010
Abu Bakar (Arabic: أبو بكر الصديق, Abu Bakar al-Siddiq) (b. 572 – d. August 23 634/21 Jumadil End 13 H) were among the earliest to embrace Islam. After the Prophet died, Abu Bakar became the first caliph first four caliphs in 632. He was the original name Abdullah bin Abi Quhafah. Birth Abu Bakar’s wife [...]
One ResponseFebruary 15th, 2010
Umar bin Khattab (581 – November 644) (Arabic: عمر بن الخطاب) was one of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad also became the second caliph (634-644) of the four Caliphs Al-Rasyidin. Background He has the full name of ibn Umar bin Abdul Nafiel Uzza, born in Mecca, the Banu Adi, one of the Quraysh tribe [...]
No ResponsesFebruary 13th, 2010
Ibn Sina (980-1037) also known as Avicenna in the Western World is a philosopher, scientist, and Persian-born physician (now part of Uzbekistan). He is also a prolific writer, where most of his work is about the philosophy and treatment. For many people, he was the “Father of Modern Medicine” and many more titles to her [...]
One ResponseFebruary 8th, 2010
Averroes (Ibn Rushdi, Ibn Rusyid, 1126 – Marrakech, Morocco, December 10, 1198) in Arabic ابن رشد and in Latin Averroes, was a philosopher from Spain (Andalusia). Abu al-Walid Muhammad ibn Rushd was born in Cordoba (Spain) in the year 520 Hijri (1128 AD). Father and grandfather Ibn Rushd is renowned judges at the time. Little [...]
3 ResponsesFebruary 3rd, 2010