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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
Abu Sufyan Ibn Al-Harith
eBook: Companions of The Prophet
Rarely can one find a closer bond between two persons such as existed between Muhammad the son of Abdullah and Abu Sufyan the son of al-Harith. (This Abu Sufyan of course was not the same as Abu Sufyan ibn Harb, the powerful Quraysh chieftain) Abu Sufyan ibn al-Harith was born about the same time as the blessed Prophet. They resembled each other a great deal. ... continue reading
Abdullah Ibn Umm Maktum
AbdulWahid Hamid
eBook: Companions of The Prophet
Abdullah ibn Umm Maktum was a cousin of Khadijah bint Khuwaylid, Mother of the Believers, may God be pleased with her. His father was Qays ibn Za'id and his mother was Aatikah bint Abdullah. She was called Umm Maktum (Mother of the Concealed One) because she gave birth to a blind child. Abdullah witnessed the rise of Islam in Makkah. He was amongst the first t... continue reading