The Real Meaning of the Relics of Muhammad
Contrary to certain claims, it is generally known that donning a beard for a man is a characteristic of Muslim identity associated with merit and piety, a tradition established by the Prophet Muhammad himself, which many Muslim men follow to this very day.  However, it is not the hair or the beard itself that is holy, nor the locks of hair that are cut after the Hajj pilgrimage (including t...

Problems Caused by the Reductionist Approach in Understanding th
The sunnah (practices of the Prophet) is a basic source of Islam and has an important role and many implications in the believers' daily life; as such it is important that the many studies that have been carried out should be properly understood. When studies on understanding sunnah are examined, explanation of the language and content come to the fore. A significant number of studies include...

Observations and Evaluations on Prophet Muhammad’s Relationship

Introduction When his life is examined, it is apparent that Prophet Muhammad exhibited universal behaviors that was for the whole of humanity and traveled beyond the centuries. Generally speaking, people possess a great desire to have children. This is due to the innate feeling of continuing one’s own lineage, which can be found in all living creatures, as well as in every human...

Human Rights in the Prophetic Sunna
  The Sunnah is the second primary source of legislation after the Holy Qur’an. It clarifies the major behavioural features of the individual and the society as well.   This is the first and opening article to a series of articles investigating and highlighting the various issues of human rights in the Prophetic Sunnah: the life of Muhammad (pbuh), the last Prophet...

Prophethood and the Prophet Muhammad in Divine Religions
Divine religion is the name of “the system of laws imposed by Allah,” and the sole religion in the world today that protects its quality as a “divine religion” is Islam. As Judaism and Christianity were unable to protect their original identities for various reasons, they became “corrupted religions.” The word peygamber (messenger) means “bearer of news” in Farsi. The terms “nabi” and “rasul” are...

The Devotion of Youth to Prophet Muhammad
"Hello! I am indeed writing this letter to my Prophet Holy Muhammad with all my sincerity. They say that back in the old times many bad things used to happen. Then those days passed... Our Prophet arrived. With his arrival, every living thing came to life. When he came, we reached enlightenment after the days of darkness. Life became meaningful with his arrival. "I wish to deliver this letter...

Youth and Children in the Path of the Prophet
The fact that the children and youngsters were more receptive to the divine message, and their pure and clean creation enabled them to put a sincere effort in living and spreading the teachings of the Prophet in that day within the way of their faith, and exceedingly widened the link of the Prophet in which they take place in a short time. These unique people, who transformed their society in...

How is Prophet Muhammad Introduced in the Qur’an?
The Qur’an instructs and guides us in every aspect of life. Lastprophet.info introduces us to Prophet Muhammad (saw) and informs us of his characteristics. In this article, we will be examining ten of the Prophet’s characteristics mentioned in the Qur’an: 1- Prophet Muhammad is the Last Messenger and Last Prophet “I am like the last brick (of an excellent structure that ha...

The Last Days of the Prophet
Prophet Muhammad became ill after he had returned to Medina from the Farewell Pilgrimage. During these days, he visited the martyrs of Uhud and performed their funeral prayers. One night, he went to the Jannat al-Baqi graveyard and prayed to God for their forgiveness. Meanwhile, Aswad al-Ansi from the Mazhij tribe proclaimed his false prophethood in Yemen. Aswad marched through Sana'a with about ...

Social Unification from the Revelation to the Sunna
The Quran generally reports a variety of processes which make up the historical experiences of various societies. These historical events, which are described to provide a lesson for people and as a way to make them think, despite occurring at different times and in different social structures, show the same divine goal. Values, which are constant and continuous, form the basis of the fitrat. It ...

Supplications often recited by Prophet Muhammad
"Prayer is the best form of worship." (Abu Dawud) It has been said that each part of the Prophet Muhammad's life entailed supplication and entreaty to God. The following is a brief compilation of suppllications often recited by the Prophet. 1.      "My Lord, I ask from You guidance and truth." (Muslim) 3.      "My Lord, I ask from You guidance, piety, chastity and wealth." (Muslim) 4.      "O Al...

Letter of Invitation from Prophet Muhammad to the Khaybar Jews
  "In the name of Allah the Most Merciful...! (A letter) from Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah, the friend and brother of Musa, a man who has confirmed all the things that Musa has brought: O people who follow the Torah and gather around it! Be warned and know that in truth these words uttered by God can be found in your own book: "Muhammad is the Apostle of God, and those who are ...