History, when divested of the historians' bias and prejudice, is a beautiful string of incidents and events, which speak a thousand tongues. When we study the history of early Islamic era, we are able to gain an insight into the society to which the message of Islam was preached, the circumstances which then prevailed, and the reciprocal responses of the leaders and the led.

A brief Biography of a great Companion of the Holy Prophet, Abu Dharr. Abu Dharr, was the fourth or fifth person who joined Islam. He had been most effective in assisting the progress of the Islamic movement.

GOD AND HIS ATTRIBUTES: Explains the monotheistic view of Islam is twenty-one lessons with brilliant clarity. Drawing heavily on the Traditions of the Prophet as well as extensive quotes from the Quran, the author convincingly refutes the materialist point of view while presenting sound reasoning for the monotheistic world view.

A study that examines and seeks to remind us of the basic moral principles of the Qur'an, particularly those that are most likely to be forgotten or neglected at times.

Excellent lessons and activities on the month of Ramadhan for children and youth; includes verses from the Qur'an, traditions on fasting, a chant, Ramadhan checklist. . .

Abu-Talib, the uncle of the Messenger of Allah, took care of the Messenger of Allah and dearly loved him more than his own children. He took good care of his nephew and strongly stood by Muhammad's Mission. He was always protecting him from the Quraysh's polytheists. When the polytheists knew that Abu-Talib would not leave our Master Muharnmad (P.B.U.H.) alone and that he was ready to die for him, they decide to announce an economic and social ban on banu Hashim.

Ja`far bin Abi Talib (died 629), also known as Ja'far al-Tayyar, son of Abu Talib ibn 'Abdul Muttalib. He was , was a companion of Prophet Muhammad [s] and an older brother of Ali, son of Abu Talib, and was born about 25 years after the Year of the Elephant. The Holy Prophet [s] asked him to lead a group of Muslims to take refuge in Abyssinia.

Al-Hamza was born in 570 AD., namely in the year of the Elephant. He was Holy Prophet's foster brother, for a woman called Thwaibah suckled them. After the polytheists in Makkah attacked the Muslims houses and robbed them, the Holy Prophet (s) sent some groups of the Muslims to face the Quraishi trading caravans to punish them. In Ramadhan, the first year after Hijra, our Master Muhammad [s] called al-Hamza, the Lion of Allah, and gave him the first banner in the history of Islam.

Mus'ab bin Umair bin Hashim bin Abd Munaf belonged to Abduldaar, who belonged to the Quraish. His epithet was Abdullah. He was one of the good companions of the Holy Prophet (s). He became a Muslim early. He kept his Islam a secret. When the polytheists knew about his Islam, they imprisoned him in his house. He immigrated to Habasha (Ethiopia) and came back to Makkah after the al-Akaba First Homage.

The tribe of Ghifar was one of the Arab Pagan tribes that worshipped an idol named Munat. They lived near al-Madina al-Munawwara (Yathrib), where the Makkan trading caravans passed. One day, a man came from Makkah and said to Jundub: There's a man in Makkah who says that there is no god but Allah and claims that he is a prophet.

Al-Miqdad belonged to Kunda's tribe. When Al-Miqdad was twenty-four years old, he heard about our Master Muhammad's mission. He hurried to believe in the new religion. He kept his Islam a secret. He met our Master Muhammad [s] secretly. Al-Miqdad was among the first Muslims who obeyed the order of Allah's Apostle.

To teach them the meaning of Islam, Salman answered: I'm the son on Islam! I was lost! So, Allah's guided me with Muhammad. I was poor! So, Allah's made . . .

The people in Makkah were of two classes: one class was rich, the other was poor. The rich persecuted the poor. The poor and the persecuted listened to the Mission of Islam. They believed in it. At a very young age, Ammar made friendship with our Master Muhammad [s]. Then he became his companion. When . . .

Malik bin al-Haarth al-Nakhay belonged to an old Yemeni tribe. He became a Muslim in the time of the Prophet (s). He was loyal to his Islam. When Imam Ali (a) became the Caliph, a new time began. He dismissed all the unjust rulers. And he appointed good persons. Some people were ambitious for the Caliphate. Talha and Zubair were two of them. They went to Makkah and urged A'isha, Abu Bakr's daughter, to revolt against Imam Ali (a). A'isha's Army began attacking Imam Ali's army. . .

Habeeb bin Muazhir belonged to the tribe of Bani Asad, and one of the companions of Ali, Hasan ibn Ali and Husayn ibn Ali. He was one of the people of Kufa. He was one of the people of Kufa who sent letters to al-Husayn ibn Ali (grandson of Muhammad) and invited him to Kufa. Though, when he realized that people of Kufa have broken their allegiance to Husayn, he left Kufa, joined Husayn, and was martyred at the age of 75 while fighting in Husayn's army, in Karbala.

Maitham was born at Nihrawan near Kufa. Maitham was a non-Arab, and because he was the slave of an Asadi woman, he was ascribed to the tribe of bani Asad. Later, he was bought and then freed by Imam Ali (a). He sold dates in Kufa Market. Maitham lived a simple life. Two things grew in his heart: faith in Islam and love for Imam Ali [a]. Imam Ali [a] taught him that Islam was the only way to freedom. Maitham was a date-seller in the bazaar of Kufa; therefore, he was given the title of "al-Tammar", "seller of dates".

Al-Mukhtar's father loyally believed in Islam. He led the Muslim Army to conquer the Persian country. An elephant killed him at the Battle of al-Jisr. So, his son Jubair led the Muslim army. He became a martyr, too. After the battle of Karbala al-Mukhtar began calling up the people to punish the persons who committed Karbala massacre. Al-Mukhtar ordered his followers to make fires. The fires were a sign of the revolution. The revolutionaries went to al-Mukhtar's house. Street clashes took place in Kufa. The Ruler's soldiers and the police surrendered. Then the Ruler himself escaped to al-Hejaz. Al-Mukhtar went up the pulpit. He announced the aims of the revolution: "I'll conform to Allah's Book and to His Apostle's Sunnah. . ."

Kumayl bin Ziyad an-Nakha'i was among the most loyal companions of Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib. Moreover, Kumayl occupies a prominent position in Shia Islam. Imam Ali (a) said: Kumayl, knowledge is better than wealth. Knowledge guards you while you guard wealth. Wealth is diminished by expenditure while knowledge is increased even by giving it away.

Story about the life of a companion of Imam Zain ul Abideen named Saeed bin Jubayr, and his martyrdom by the orders of Al-Hajjaj bin Yousuf al-Thaqafi and the. . .

Allah created the universe millions of years ago. He created the stars and planets and skies. He created angels from light. He created the jinn from fire. He created the earth. At a moment of divine favor and mercy, Allah breathed life into the clay statue. The statue sneezed and said: "Praise belongs to Allah." Allah appointed Adam as a caliph in the earth. All angels prostrated to Adam on the command of Allah, except Iblis. . .

Prophet Noah (A. S.) lived in the land of the two rivers (Tigris and Euphrates). He noticed that his people led a life full of corruption and deviation from the truth. The strong deprived the weak of their rights. Allah, the Glorified, inspired prophet Noah to make a big Ark. The sky was full of dark clouds. Day was as dark as night. Our prophet Noah ordered his followers: "Come on. Let's go to the Ark! The water descended from the tops of the mountains. The valleys became rivers full of water. The rain fell heavily. The wind blew strongly. . .

The tribes of 'Ad lived in a green grassy area. They were pagans, who worshipped idols. They made the idols with their own hands, and then they worshipped them. They built their temples on hills and put idols in them. They said: "This is the god of fertility, this is the god of sea, this is the god of land, and that is the god of war." Prophet Hud went on inviting his people to believe in Allah. He always preached to them. He reminded them of Allah's blessings and favors, but all his efforts were in vain. . .

"Whose ruins are they?" The answer was: "They're Thamud's ruins. The tribe of Thamud lived at this place." Our prophet Mohammed (S. A. W.) prevented the Moslems from drinking water from the wells. Then he showed them a spring near the mountain. He said to them: "Salih's she-camel drank from this spring." One day the members of the tribe went to a big rock in the mountain. They worshipped the rock for a long time. Prophet Salih said to them: "People, serve Allah. You have no god other than Him."

The fortune-tellers told Namrud and said to him: "The stars have told us that a baby boy will be born. He will end your kingdom." "When will he be born?" asked Namrud. The fortune-tellers replied: "He will be born in this year." In that year Namrud ordered all the male babies to be killed. Our Prophet Ibrahim, Allah's friend, was born in that year. Allah, our Lord took care of him. When Ibrahim grew up into a young man, Allah, the Glorified, blessed him with great intelligence. As he had a clean and pure. . .

Prophet Abraham left the land of Babylon, Lot accompanied him. When they arrived in the land of Sadum, our Prophet Abraham ordered Lot to live in that village. The people of Sadum attacked travelers, robbed them, and abused their women. Our Prophet Lot saw his people committing ugly deeds. Our Prophet Lot advised his people to "Return to your nature! Return to your Lord!"

Allah, the Glorified, gave Abraham a baby. Abraham called the baby Isma'il. Isma'il was a lovable baby. He filled his father's heart with happiness. Our Lord, the Glorified, ordered Abraham to take Hajir and her son Isma'il and go to a distant place in the south. In that valley, the angel came down from the sky and said to prophet Abraham: "You have arrived in the Sacred Land." Abraham stopped in that valley. They valley was void of life. It bad neither water nor plants. No one had lived in it. Allah wanted Hajir and her baby to live in that place. . .

Prophet Ya'qub, like his father Ishaq and his grandfather the Friend of the Merciful (Allah), was generous. He helped the poor. He entertained guests and strangers. His father Ya'qub loved him more than anybody. Yousif saw a wonderful dream. He saw eleven stars. He saw the sun and the moon. He saw them all prostrating to him. Prophet Ya'qub listened carefully to Yousif's dream. Thus, he said to his son kindly: "O my son, do not relate your vision to your brother, lest they plot against you. Surely Satan is an open enemy to man."

Prophet Ayyub (A.S.) lived in the land of Hawran. He was Prophet Ayyub (A.S.) married a young lady called Rahma. Rahma also was among the children of Yousif (A.S.). Allah, the Glorified, endowed Ayyub with sons and daughters. Satan envied Prophet Ayyub. Satan wanted people to follow the way of evil and deviate from the right path, for this reason he whispered evil to them, saying, "Ayyub is afraid that Allah will take his property and farms. This is why he serves Him. If Ayyub was poor, he would not serve Allah nor would he prostrate himself to Him."

The people of Naynawa deviated from the right path. They worshipped idols. They thought that the idols would have an effect on their lives. Our prophet Younis came and urged them to serve Allah, the One and Only. However, Younis's efforts were in vain. Our prophet Younis left Naynawa and went away. He thought that Allah would punish the people of Naynawa. Many days passed. However, our prophet Younis heard nothing of the people of Naynawa. Our prophet Younis was astonished. Allah had not punished the people of Naynawa.

Of the people of Madyan, one party believed in Shu'ayb and Allah's messagewhile the other party disbelieved in Shu'ayb and Allah's message. The members of this party annoyed Shu'ayb and the believers. Shu'ayb (A. S.) said to them: "Why do you fear the members of my tribe and not fear Allah? I want to spread good manners in this village. I don't want any reward for that. When a person wanted to go to Shu'ayb to listen to his words, the unbelievers hindered and threatened that person. The promised day came. The people prostrated themselves to their idols, and then they went to their work early in the morning. Suddenly, an earthquake occurred. . .

The bare footed workers built the pyramids, and then they considered carefully the things below them. They saw boats floating on the calm waves of the Nile. They considered the date palms about the banks of the Nile, which flowed into the Mediterranean Sea. In that land thousands of slaves spent their lives in carrying huge rocks to the island (al jazira) to build the graves of the pharaohs.

Youshi` bin Noon led the believers to wage war against the unbelievers. He defeated the unbelievers and entered the Holy Land. The children of Israel established their state, but this state did not last for a long time. After the death of Youshi` bin Noon, the children of Israel returned to crimes and disdained the Testament. Taloot announced that he prepared himself struggle in the way of Allah, and that the children of Israel had to get ready to wage war against Jaloot, the oppressive one. Again the children of Israel broke their promise.

Taloot died, and Dauwud became king. Allah, the Glorified, sent down the Zabur to him as a book after the Torah. He taught him many things; He taught him the language of birds and endowed him with effective and beautiful voice. Allah, the Glorified, also softened iron for him. Iron, Dauwud made breastplates from iron for those who struggled in the way of Allah. Dauwud was a just king; he ruled his people according to Allah's Law. He supported the oppressed, so the people led a happy life during his rule. . .

It was very hot when our prophet Uzayr rode his donkey and went to his farm. The farm was distant. When Uzayr went to his farm, he passed through the ruins of a forgotten city and ancient scattered cemeteries. Our prophet Uzayr dismounted his donkey and sat in the shade of a wild tree. Our prophet Uzayr dismounted his donkey and sat in the shade of a wild tree. . .