Holiday with the Prophet ﷺ: Travel back in time and accompany the Prophet ﷺ by Shaykh Haytham Tamim

Holiday with the Prophet ﷺ: Travel back in time and accompany the Prophet ﷺ by Shaykh Haytham Tamim

£60.00

The life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is filled with invaluable lessons on faith, resilience, and leadership. This course takes you through the significant phases of his life, beginning with his birth and early years in Makkah, the trials of prophethood, and his migration to Madinah, where he established a just and thriving society. Understanding his seerah (biography) allows us to draw lessons that apply to our personal lives and the challenges we face today.

7 sessions
14.5 hours

Category:
  • A structured approach: This course presents the Prophet’s ﷺ journey chronologically, covering major events in both Makkah and Madinah.
  • Timeless lessons: Learn from the Prophet’s leadership, struggles, and victories.
  • Deeply rooted in Islamic tradition: Based on authentic sources from the Quran and Hadith.
  • Interactive and engaging: Includes discussions, reflections, and Q&A sessions.

7 Sessions covering Makkah and Madinah

 

Makkah Sessions

Session 1: The Early Years of the Prophet ﷺ

  • Why study the Seerah?
  • The backdrop to the Seerah: Life in Pre-Islamic Arabia
  • The Year of the Elephant and its significance
  • The birth and lineage of the Prophet ﷺ
  • His early upbringing, character, and trade
  • Signs of Prophethood before revelation
  • The Prophet’s marriage to Khadijah (may Allah be pleased with her)
  • The rebuilding of the Ka’bah and his role in resolving disputes

Session 2: The first revelation and prophetic mission

  • The Prophet’s worship in the Cave of Hira
  • The first revelation: Iqra – Read
  • The significance of divine revelation
  • Waraqa bin Nawfal and the prophecy
  • The gap in revelation and early doubts
  • The first believers: Khadijah, Abu Bakr, and Ali (may Allah be pleased with them)
  • The secret phase of Dawah: Dar Al-Arqam
  • Persecution of early Muslims

Session 3: struggles, migration, and hope

  • The Prophet ﷺ’s public call to Islam
  • The resistance from Quraysh
  • Boycott of the Muslims and its impact
  • The death of Khadijah (may Allah be pleased with her) and Abu Talib – The Year of Sorrow
  • Journey to Ta’if and its lessons in patience
  • Isra’ and Mi’raj – The Night Journey and its spiritual significance
  • The pledge of Aqaba: The foundation for migration
  • Quraysh’s plot to assassinate the Prophet ﷺ

Madinah Sessions

Session 4: The Hijrah – A New Beginning

  • The Prophet’s migration: escape and pursuit
  • The role of the Umm Ma’bad and Suraqah ibn Malik in the Hijrah
  • Arrival in Quba and the first masjid
  • Grand reception in Madinah
  • Establishing the bonds of brotherhood between Muhajirun and Ansar

Session 5: Laying the Foundations of a Just Society

  • The structure of Madinan society
  • Establishing governance: The Constitution of Madinah
  • The role of the masjid as the heart of the community
  • Economic reform: Fair trade and market ethics
  • The call to prayer (adhan) and its significance
  • Challenges from Quraysh and neighbouring tribes
  • The Battle of Badr: A turning point for the Ummah

Session 6: Trials and Strengthening the Ummah

  • The impact of the Battle of Badr
  • The rise of hypocrisy in Madinah
  • The Battle of Uhud and lessons in resilience
  • The Battle of the Trench (Ahzab) and strategic defence
  • The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah: A lesson in patience and diplomacy

Session 7: The Final Years and the Prophet’s Legacy

  • The conquest of Makkah: A model of forgiveness
  • The Farewell Pilgrimage and Final Sermon
  • Key messages of the last days
  • The passing of the Prophet ﷺ and the continuation of his mission

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