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The Second Caliph: Umar ibn Al-Khattaab
MSA National Publication
eBook: The Rightly Guided Caliphs
The Second Caliph, Umar (634-644 A.C.) "God has placed truth upon Umar's tongue and heart." [Hadith] 'Umar's Life During his last illness Abu Bakr had conferred with his people, particularly the more eminent among them. After this meeting they chose 'Umar as his successor. 'Umar was born into a respected Quraish family thirteen years after the birth of Muham... continue reading
The Story of Hud
Imam Ibn Kathir Ad-Dimashqi
eBook: Stories of the Prophets
The people of 'Ad lived many years in the windswept hills of an area between Yemen and Oman. They were physically well built and renowned for their craftsmanship especially in the construction of tall buildings with lofty towers. They were outstanding among all the nations in power and wealth, which, unfortunately, made them arrogant and boastful. Their politic... continue reading
The Story of Isaac (Is-haq)
Imam Ibn Kathir Ad-Dimashqi
eBook: Stories of the Prophets
The Quran does not give details of Isaac's life (pbuh), but reliable Quranic commentators mentioned that when Abraham felt that his life was drawing to a close, he wished to see Isaac married. He did not want Isaac to marry one of the Canaanites, who were pagans, so he sent a trustworthy servant to Haran in Iraq to choose a bride for Isaac. The servant's choice f... continue reading