Naat (poem)
Naat is the name of a work written to praise the Prophet, to ask for his intercession, and remember and describe his beautiful attributes; it is sung musical form. The lyrics are mainly selected verses written by Sufi poets in Turkish, Arabic and Persian.  Separated into two categories of mosque or dervish lodge poems, these works are recited by the na'than (reciter) after the Qur'an is read befo...

Qasida (Eulogy)
A Qasida is a poem, sung by one person, which conveys praise for the Prophet, describes great people of religion or the praise due to them, or mentions Sufi topics and is produced within a modal framework. The eulogies most loved in mosques and dervish orders are those whose lyrics are related to the Prophet Muhammad. Next in popularity with the people after Süleyman Çelebi's Mevlid and Regaibiyy...

Share your Ramadan! Share in Ramadan!
Lastprophet.info is preparing a special Ramadan blog for its readers. The blog aims to be a sphere where people around the world can share their own Ramadan experiences and write on topics related to Ramadan. From spiritual growth to hosting your first iftar this is your opportunity to share your feelings and thoughts on this blessed time of the year.  "Ramadan Diaries " is now onl...

The names and attributes of Prophet Muhammad
Question: It is stated in one hadith that calamities, illnesses, troubles, the evil-eye, jealousy, sorcery, fire and the collapse of residence will befall those who write, read or display on their walls the names and attributes of Prophet Muhammad. Similarly, misfortunes such as poverty, being poisoned and anxiety will not be experienced by the members of households who bear his name. How true is...

How the Prophet related to his wives
Question: How was the relationship between the Prophet and his wives? Answer (Theologian Nimet Yılmaz): There is information in famous sources about the relationship between the Prophet and his wives. A good deal of information is given to us about how the Prophet treated his wives and vice versa. Prophet Muhammad was a husband who respected the rights that had been granted to his wives; he fulfi...

The real date of the Prophet's death
  Question: It is known that our Prophet's date of birth is 571 A.D. He is known to have lived for 63 years. Thus, his year of death, which is known to be 632, means that he spent less than 63 years on this earth. What is the reason for this? What is the real year of the death of Prophet Muhammad? Answer (Theologian Nimet Yılmaz): There are different narrations about the date of the birth of our ...

Sources that relate the names of Prophet Muhammad
Question: Can you give us some information about the sources that relate the names of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)? Answer (Theologian Meral Günel): There are names which are used in the Qur'an, in other holy books and hadith, in addition to names which the Companions of the Prophet used for him.  Hadith scholars have allotted a section in their books to Asma-un Nabi (The Names of the Prophet); here t...

The Eating Habits of God's Messenger
Question: What were Prophet Muhammad's manners when eating meals and what was his monthly nutritional intake? Answer (Theologian Nimet Yılmaz): Our Prophet always lived a simple and humble life. He would distribute his income to those in need. There were times when he did not eat for days and when a single meal would not be cooked in his house for 2 months on end. He rarely ate bread made of whe...

'Follow the Islamic way to save the world,' Prince Charles urges
digg_title = "'Follow the Islamic way to save the world,' Prince Charles urges environmentalists"; var sburl5872 = window.location.href; var sbtitle5872 = document.title;Prince Charles yesterday urged the world to follow Islamic 'spiritual principles' in order to protect the environment. In an hour-long speech, the heir to the throne argued that man's destruction of the world was contrary to the s...

Inspired by Muhammad ad campaign launched in U.K.
An advertising campaign aimed at countering negative views of Muslims was launched in London on Monday as a survey showed that a majority of Britons linked Islam with terrorism. The adverts, which will appear on London taxis, underground trains and bus stops, feature pictures of Muslim professionals. The Inspired by Muhammad campaign is organised by the Exploring Islam Foundation, a group run by ...

Being a part of an Umma
What is the feeling that makes one feel part of the Muslim ummah? What brings about this feeling, a feeling which eliminates excludes all unnecessary attachments and makes one feel a part of a whole, leaving all appendages such as race, culture, income, etc. irrelevant? When I go on umrah, I savour the sounds, smells and colours of Mecca and Medina, and this strengthens my admiration of the unity...

Super-Muslim-man
Superman, Batman, X-Men... There is probably no one in the world who hasn't heard of these superheroes. While watching them, we may admire such heroes, who have, in some way, shape or form, been a part of our lives, regardless of how culturally or religiously undesirable they may have been. How wonderful it would be if there were Muslim super heroes who could entertain our children. The US-ra...