Al-Baraa ibn Aazib (ra): He Described the Grave in Detail
He was only ten when the Prophet ﷺ entered Madinah, a day Al-Baraa ibn Aazib (ra) would never forget. He described the Prophet ﷺ’s face as b...
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The Firsts
The Firsts: The Forerunners of Islam is the series that visits trailblazers of the ummah. Those that rise to the occasion, and inspire a generation. Host Sh. Dr. Omar Suleiman dives into the...
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Umayr ibn Sa’d (ra): First in Salah and Battle
He was just a boy — yet Allah revealed a verse of the Qur’an verse to defend him. This is the story of Umayr ibn Sa‘d (ra), who chose truth...
Zayd ibn Al-Arqam (ra): Exposer of Hypocrites
Zayd ibn al-Arqam (ra) — the companion whose truth was confirmed by revelation. Raised by the poet-warrior Abdullah ibn Rawaha (ra), he grew...
Fatima bint Qays (ra): She Preserved Hadiths About Dajjal and Divorce
A woman of elite status, beauty, and intellect. The home of Fatima bint Qays (ra) became the setting for one of the most pivotal moments in...
Usama ibn Zayd (ra): The Prophet ﷺ’s Chosen Grandson
At birth, his name was Usama ibn Zayd ibn Muhammad – but he wasn’t the Prophet ﷺ’s biological grandson. He (ra) was born into the house of t...
Abdullah ibn Amr (ra): The One Who Preserved The Sunnah
He embraced Islam later in the Prophet ﷺ’s life, but strove to catch up in seeking and serving knowledge, sometimes almost going to extremes...
Urwa ibn az-Zubayr (ra): The First Muslim Historian
While other children dreamed of glory on the battlefield or positions of power, Urwa ibn az-Zubayr (ra) dreamed of knowledge—and he pursued...
Abdullah ibn az-Zubayr (ra): The Defender of Mecca
Abdullah ibn az-Zubayr (ra) was no ordinary child. Born into an extraordinary family, his childhood offered glimpses of the fearless warrior...
Abdullah ibn Umar (ra): The Prophet’s ﷺ Shadow
He walked exactly where the Prophet ﷺ walked. Abdullah ibn Umar (ra) lived a life of unmatched devotion, preserving every detail of the Sunn...
Qutham ibn Abbas (ra): The Prophet’s ﷺ Lookalike
While Abdullah ibn Abbas (ra) became known for his knowledge and eloquence, his younger brother Qutham (ra) was known for something else: hi...
Ubaydullah ibn Abbas (ra): The Rich Little Brother
He wasn’t a scholar like his brother, but he found his own way to serve. While Abdullah ibn Abbas (ra) became one of the greatest scholars o...
Fadl ibn Abbas (ra): How The Prophet ﷺ Made Him Lower His Gaze
He rode behind the Prophet ﷺ, stood by him in battle, and carried him to his final resting place. Fadl ibn Abbas (ra) may not be well-known,...
The Ocean of Knowledge: The Life of Abdullah ibn Abbas (ra)
What made a teenager one of the most trusted scholars of the Qur’an among the Prophet ﷺ’s Companions? In this episode, discover the remarkab...
Abdullah ibn Ja’far (ra): Son of the Man With Two Wings
Born a refugee, embraced by the Prophet ﷺ, and connected to nearly every major trial in early Islamic history, Abdullah ibn Ja'far (ra)...
Umm Kulthum bt. Ali (ra): Daughter of Nobility and Tragedy
“O daughter of the noble ones!” This was the way to address the younger granddaughter of the Prophet ﷺ, Umm Kulthum bint Ali (ra). She was a...
Zaynab bint Ali (ra): A Voice of Courage
A granddaughter of the Prophet ﷺ, exemplary for her patience, courage and generosity. She established institutions to support the poor, elde...
Husayn ibn Ali (ra): Redefining Victory in Karbala
Who is Husayn (ra)? The beloved grandson of the Prophet ﷺ, a role model for believers in their pursuits of justice, and the master of the yo...
Hasan ibn Ali (ra): The Beloved Grandson of the Prophet ﷺ
The Prophet ﷺ called his grandson a sayyid, and indeed, Hasan (ra) was a master among men. Explore the life and legacy of Hasan ibn Ali (ra)...
Ammar ibn Yasir (ra): Sacrifice After Trauma
The son of the first martyrs, a martyr himself, and the father of a martyr. Ammar ibn Yasir (ra) was part of a family chosen by Allah for sh...
Tamim al-Dari (ra): The Palestinian Sahabi That Met Dajjal
A Palestinian companion of the Prophet ﷺ. The first to light up masjids with oil lamps. He loved the Qur’an. He famously met the Dajjal. Thi...