By Salman the Persian Description: The long search finally ends with Salman meeting the promised Prophet, and earning his freedom become one of his closest companions. The man died, and Salman stayed in Amuria. One day, “Some merchants from the…
By Salman the Persian Description: One of the greatest of companions, Salman the Persian, once Zoroastrian (Magian) narrates his story of his search for the true religion of God. Part One: From Zoroastrianism to Christianity. The blessed Companion of the…
By Aisha Stacey (© 2008 IslamReligion.com) Description: Abu Bakr used his good judgement, wealth and strength to protect his companions. Abu Bakr was a man of shrewd judgment. He was able to discern the truth when others were muddled by…
By Aisha Stacey (© 2008 IslamReligion.com) Description: Two friends face danger and put their trust in God. Prophet Muhammad, may God shower him with praises, and his close companion Abu Bakr were less then three years apart in age. Both…
By Aisha Stacey (© 2008 IslamReligion.com) Description: A devout man accepts Islam and strides into history. ‘If I had taken anyone as my closest friend I would have taken Abu Bakr, but he is my brother and companion.’[1] These are…
By whyislam.org (edited by Islamreligion.com) Description: An introduction to hadith; their importance, collection, process of authentication, and a few examples. Islam has two primary sources. First is the Quran which is the direct word of God inspired to the Prophet…
By Aisha Stacey (© 2010 IslamReligion.com) Description: Humans need God. Last week we discussed a beautiful Hadith Qudsi, and learned that this type of hadith belong in a special category. These sayings are God’s message to humankind in the words…
By Aisha Stacey (© 2010 IslamReligion.com) Description: A Hadith Qudsi is God’s message to humankind but in the words of Prophet Muhammad. This week we are going to begin a short series of articles about one of the traditional sayings…