Majed Mahmoud

The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah

The Battle of the Trench

Alcohol, Hijab, & the Slander of Aisha (R) Which of the Jewish scholars in Madinah accepted Islam, and how did the Jewish tribes treat him afterward? Who was the hypocrite who spread a false accusation against Aisha (R)? How did Allah (ﷻ) respond to the accusation? In this session, we talk about the prohibition of drinking alcohol, the importance of hijab, and what we can learn from Aisha’s (R) experience about trusting Allah’s wisdom during difficult times.

The Battle of Uhud

The Battle of Badr _Which of the leaders of Quraysh insisted on fighting the Muslims at Badr? What did Allah do to comfort and prepare the Muslims before the battle? What is the status of the Muslims who fought at Badr compared to the rest of the believers? In this session, we talk about how the Muslims succeeded against all odds by trusting Allah, doing everything in their power, and asking for His help through duaa. Risalah: Reflections from the Prophet’s Life is a 21-part lecture series by Majed Mahmoud, released daily throughout Ramadan 2020.

Establishing the First Muslim Community

Returning from Israa’ & Mi’raaj, and Migrating to Madinah

The Trip to Ta’if, and Israa’ & Mi’raaj

The Migration to Abyssinia & the Boycott

The Persecution of the Muslims

The Message Goes Public & Quraysh’s Rejection

The Message of Islam Begins What are the fundamental values and principles that Islam teaches? What are the differences between how the submitters and the arrogant experience this life and the Afterlife? Why did his wife and close friends accept his message? In this session, we talk about some of the proofs of Prophethood, the Prophet’s (ﷺ) exemplary character, and the first people who accepted his message. Risalah: Reflections from the Prophet’s Life (ﷺ) is a 21-part lecture series by Majed Mahmoud, released daily throughout Ramadan 2020.

The Prophet’s Adulthood & the First Night of Revelation What was the Prophet’s (ﷺ) role in helping to rebuild the Ka’bah? How did his relationship with Khadijah (R) begin? What were the miraculous events that occurred when he was 40 years old? In this session, we discuss the Prophet’s (ﷺ) adulthood before becoming a Messenger, touching on his ability to unite people for the common good despite differences and his love for his wife and family, and his reaction to receiving a revelation from Allah (ﷻ) for the first time. Risalah: Reflections from the Prophet’s Life (ﷺ) is a 21-part lecture series by Majed Mahmoud, released daily throughout Ramadan 2020.

The Childhood & Upbringing of the Prophet SAW What did the Prophet (ﷺ) experience as a young boy in the care of Halimah as-Sa’diyya? How was his relationship with his mother Amenah? What were the early experiences and responsibilities that prepared him for his role as a Prophet? In this session, we discuss Prophet (ﷺ)’s upbringing as a child and teenager, the importance of parents to a child’s development, the experience of losing his mother and grandfather, and growing up in the home of his uncle Abu Taleb into a young man of excellent character. Risalah: Reflections from the Prophet’s Life (ﷺ) is a 21-part lecture series by Majed Mahmoud, released daily throughout Ramadan 2020.

Ramadan Mubarak! One hadith is shared explaining 5 things which happen right when the first night of Ramadan comes.

Arabia Before the Prophet Muhammad What did Arabia look like before the Prophet (ﷺ) was born? What were his family and community like? What were some of the major events that led up to his birth? In this session, we discuss the six defining traits of the Arabs before Islam and their parallels in today’s world, touching on ideas like the blind acceptance of cultural values, the objectification of women, and more. Risalah: Reflections from the Prophet’s Life (ﷺ) is a 21-part lecture series by Majed Mahmoud, released daily throughout Ramadan 2020.