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Unveiling the Real Story: How Key Figures Played a Role in the Early Betrayal of Islam

The story of Islam’s birth is woven with extraordinary sacrifices, fierce opposition, and, ultimately, a complex legacy that many believe has been obscured by history. While the Prophet Muhammad (SAWW) and his close family, the Ahl al-Bayt, faced relentless hardship, the behavior of some early converts raises profound questions about loyalty and intentions. In particular, we see a sharp divide between the sacrifices of the Prophet’s family, including Lady Khadija (SA) and Imam Ali (AS), and the contrasting path taken by future leaders who would shape Islam’s political landscape.

Early Opposition to Islam and the Prophet’s Nearest Supporters

As the Prophet Muhammad (SAWW) began spreading his message, he encountered fierce resistance from the Quraysh, who controlled Makkah’s political and economic spheres. Only a few supporters stood by him unwaveringly, most notably his wife, Lady Khadija (SA), and his young cousin, Imam Ali (AS). These figures were not only the first to believe in his message but also the first to sacrifice everything they had to see it succeed. In contrast, key figures like Abu Bakr, Umar, and Uthman, while outwardly accepting Islam, seem to have faced far less opposition, enjoying protection from influential families even as true believers suffered persecution and death.

Lady Khadija: The True Mohsin of Islam

Lady Khadija’s immediate acceptance of Islam upon the Prophet’s revelation set the standard for devotion. Her role extended far beyond emotional support; she provided her entire fortune to shield the Prophet from his enemies and facilitate the spread of his message. Her wealth became a shield for the early Muslim community, funding campaigns, sheltering followers, and even buying the Prophet (SAWW) and his supporters much-needed peace amid hostile conditions.

During the intense Quraysh-imposed boycott on Banu Hashim, Khadija’s last resources were spent ensuring the community could survive in the barren valley of Shab e Abu Talib. She endured starvation, thirst, and deprivation, ultimately sacrificing her own life. This selflessness has earned her the title of “Mohsin of Islam” – the true benefactor whose generosity and faith provided Islam with the foundation it needed to endure.

In stark contrast, many of the prominent early converts, including the first three caliphs, seemed to experience a level of immunity from the Quraysh’s wrath. Figures such as Abu Bakr, Umar, and Uthman are notably absent from records of persecution and torture. Their alliances with Qurayshi families allowed them to convert without fear, raising questions about their motivations and long-term intentions.

The Persecution of True Believers Outside Banu Hashim

The divide between true believers and those protected by political affiliations is made starkly clear through the persecution of early Muslims like Ammar bin Yasir, whose parents were killed for their faith. His mother, Sumayyah, and father, Yasir, suffered brutal deaths, serving as powerful examples of the sacrifices endured by the Prophet’s early followers. The torture and killing of Banu Hashim supporters, along with the exiling of others to Abyssinia, stand in contrast to the privileged positions of certain early converts, whose families protected them from harm.

Prophet Muhammad (SAWW) received little support outside his family and close followers. The strength of Islam’s early community lay primarily within Banu Hashim, bolstered by a handful of individuals who accepted suffering in order to preserve the message. Lady Khadija’s support and Imam Ali’s courage in defending the Prophet under life-threatening conditions reflect an unwavering loyalty unmatched by those who were later poised to assume leadership of the Muslim community.

Political Calculations and Strategic Marriages: The Long-Term Ambitions of the First Caliphs

As Islam gained influence, these individuals, particularly Abu Bakr and Umar, positioned themselves strategically. Through marriage alliances with the Prophet, they sought both legitimacy and a lasting foothold in the growing Muslim community. The marriages of their daughters to the Prophet seem not to have been acts of devotion but rather calculated steps, part of a broader ambition to gain influence within the new Islamic order. These connections afforded them both prestige and an implicit claim to power—a plan that would reveal itself fully only after the Prophet’s passing.

The Prophet’s Passing and the Power Struggle that Followed

After the Prophet’s death, the struggle for leadership culminated in a sudden shift away from the Ahl al-Bayt, despite the Prophet’s repeated declarations of Imam Ali (AS) as his chosen successor. The Prophet’s family, already reeling from his loss, now faced betrayal from those who had once stood by them, or so it seemed. Abu Bakr’s swift assumption of leadership, followed by Umar and Uthman, effectively sidelined Imam Ali (AS) and the Prophet’s family from the authority that had been rightfully theirs.

This power struggle took a devastating toll on the Ahl al-Bayt, culminating in the death of Lady Fatima (SA) under suspicious circumstances. Her pleas for justice went unheard, her rights denied, and her final days marked by grief and pain inflicted by those who had once pledged loyalty to her father.

The Lasting Legacy of Lady Khadija’s Sacrifice

In comparison, Lady Khadija’s legacy shines as a beacon of true sacrifice and faith. Her contributions, both material and emotional, became the bedrock of early Islam. The lasting gratitude the Prophet felt for her was evident throughout his life; he would often remember her kindness, calling her the “best of women.” Lady Khadija’s sacrifices, alongside those of the Prophet’s family, continue to stand in contrast to the privileged lives of others who would later wield power in the Muslim community.

Her example reveals a clear divide in motives: while some were willing to give everything for Islam, others capitalized on its rise without enduring its hardships. Lady Khadija’s story serves as a powerful reminder that the truest believers are those who sacrifice without expectation, embodying the values of justice, mercy, and selflessness that the Prophet Muhammad (SAWW) cherished.

Conclusion: A Legacy of Betrayal and the Courage of the Ahl al-Bayt

The sacrifices of Lady Khadija, Imam Ali, and Lady Fatima underscore a dedication to Islam that transcends political gain—a dedication grounded in love, loyalty, and faith. These were the qualities that sustained Islam in its infancy, making their betrayal by certain early figures all the more painful. Despite the best efforts to erase these truths from history, the actions and words of the Ahl al-Bayt continue to testify to their rightful place and their sacrifices for Islam. As readers, we are left to question: if the true believers sacrificed everything, what was it that others were protecting?

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This infographic illustrates the Five Pillars of Islam, which form the core practices of the religion, established during the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad (7th century CE) —Shahada (faith), Salah (prayer), Zakat (charity), Sawm (fasting), and Hajj (pilgrimage). Rooted in earlier Abrahamic traditions, these obligations were systematized as Islam expanded, ensuring religious unity across diverse...

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Gaza's casualties surpass Ukraine's in just 30 days.

More civilians have been killed in #Gaza in just 30 days than in the 18 months of conflict in #Ukraine.

🇵🇸: 25,000+ civilians injured, 10,000+ are children

🇺🇦: 17,500+ civilians injured, 1,180+ are children

🇵🇸: 10,000+ civilians killed, 4,000+ are children

🇺🇦: 9,600+ civilians killed, 555 are children

Gaza’s Ministry of Health also received 2,000 reports of missing persons, including 1,250 children, believed to still be under the rubble of bombed-out buildings.

On average, a child is killed and two are injured every 10 minutes in Gaza and there are an estimated 50,000 pregnant women in the besieged strip.

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“Peace Be Upon You” — The Power Of Peaceful Greetings

Recently I was walking through some tight, dark streets I’ve never walked through before, it felt eery and foreign to me, with strangers sitting on the side staring at the unfamiliar intruder barging their neighbourhood. Feeling uncomfortable and feeling the gaze piercing a hole through me, I tried avoiding eye contact and stared at the floor until I suddenly remembered this saying:

“By the One in Whose hand is my soul, you will not enter Paradise until you believe, and you will not believe until you love one another. Shall I not tell you of something that if you do it, you will love one another? Spread (the greeting of) peace amongst yourselves.” — Prophet Muhammed(PBUH) (Sahih Muslim)

I gathered up my courage and greeted them with the greeting of peace. “Assalamu Alaykum! (peace be upon you)” I waved with a smile at the group and was reciprocated with an even better greeting of peace and cheerful smiles by the group, whose attitude had completely changed.

No longer was I a stranger, and nor were they to me. 

That was the profound effect of a simple greeting of peace! 

This simple greeting and way of life was something I hadn’t found outside of Muslim countries, having lived in many places around the world, including Europe, I often found people looked at strangers with animosity and people seldom greeted their own neighbours, let alone strangers! 

This greeting, prescribed in both the Quran and Hadith, serves as more than a polite exchange — it is a bond that unites Muslims worldwide and serves as a means to soften hearts, fostering friendship and dispelling animosity among people.

The Origin of “As-Salamu Alaikum”

The phrase “As-Salamu Alaykum” comes directly from the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the Quran itself. In Surah An-Nisa, Allah says:

“And when you are greeted with a greeting, greet in return with what is better than it, or (at least) return it equally.” (Quran, 4:86)

This verse illustrates the importance of returning a greeting with an equal or better response, emphasising the positive reinforcement of goodwill and kindness. By using peaceful greetings, Muslims not only comply with Islamic etiquette but also strengthen relationships and foster mutual respect.

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) frequently mentioned the significance of spreading peace among people. In one well-known hadith, he said:

“Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should speak a good word or remain silent, and whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should be generous to his neighbour, and whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should be generous to his guest.” (Sahih al-Bukhari and Muslim)

Another hadith mentions the great reward of the Islamic greeting. A man once asked the Prophet (PBUH) about the best actions in Islam. The Prophet responded:

“Feed the hungry and greet with peace those whom you know and those whom you do not know.” (Sahih al-Bukhari)

Here, the Prophet extends the greeting beyond just family and friends, encouraging Muslims to greet everyone, familiar or unfamiliar, with peace. This practice helps bridge social divisions and reduce prejudice, making every person feel respected and acknowledged.

By greeting each other with peace, we can break down barriers of animosity and misunderstandings. This small yet powerful act has the potential to transform a tense interaction into a positive one. When someone greets another with “As-Salamu Alaikum,” they implicitly convey a message of goodwill, disarming any hostility and signalling openness.

Psychologically, offering peace disarms defensive feelings and creates a sense of safety. Both parties feel a sense of shared purpose and respect, reducing any initial feelings of judgment, bias, or hostility. The greeting sets a peaceful tone, creating an environment where people are more likely to listen to and respect one another.

By embracing the greeting of peace and sharing it with sincerity, Muslims can continue building bridges of understanding and harmony, dispelling animosity and contributing to a community rooted in respect, kindness, and unity.

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Allah’s blessings are infinite, and His mercy is unmatched. Surah Fatir, Ayah 2 reminds us to be grateful and trust in His divine wisdom. 🌙✨

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"The most beloved of deeds to Allah are those that are most consistent, even if they are few." — Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

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Eid Milad-un-Nabi 2024: Public Holiday Announcement

The federal government has declared September 17, 2024, a public holiday to celebrate Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW), marking the birthday of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). 🎉🕌

This day will see the closure of government offices, schools, and banks as people across Pakistan participate in prayers, processions, and cultural activities. Eid Milad-un-Nabi is a time for reflection on the Prophet’s teachings of peace, tolerance, and love.

Join in the celebrations and embrace the values that this significant event represents.

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The Prophet said about Fathers

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PodThought: Positive Change –

I had a thought, which I wanted to share. An important principle of Islam which is connected to trusting in Allah, the Exalted, is that muslims must fulfil two important tasks in order to achieve a positive change within the world.

The first is to establish and fulfil the rights of Allah, the Exalted, such as the obligatory prayers, and the rights of people. This will ensure they correctly use the blessings they have been granted as outlined in Islamic teachings. As a result, they will obtain a balanced mental and physical state and correctly place everything and everyone within their life while adequately preparing for their accountability on the Day of Judgement. This will lead them to peace of mind in both worlds. In addition, this behaviour will ensure they fulfil the rights of people, such as their relatives, which will cause the spread of peace and justice within society.

The second important task is to take into consideration worldly events, such as the widespread oppression of innocent people, and react to it in an appropriate manner, such as holding demonstrations and appealing to politicians and the government to intervene.

Sadly, many muslims have adopted an extreme attitude whereby they only do one of these two important tasks while falsely believing they will be able to change the world in a positive way. Some muslims believe they must dedicate all their time to worshipping Allah, the Exalted, and as a result, He will fix the oppression that occurs within the world without any effort on their part. The other extreme is that people deal with worldly events, such as the oppression of innocent people, by holding demonstrations and urging their governments to intervene, yet they fail to fulfil the basic rights of Allah, the Exalted, such as the obligatory prayers or the rights of the people within their lives, such as their relatives. Neither extreme attitude will cause the positive change within the world which is needed.

Instead, one must observe the lives of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, and his Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, to understand that success is granted when people combine fulfilling the rights of Allah, the Exalted, such as the obligatory prayers, and the rights of people but also deal with external worldly events, such as the oppression of people, in appropriate ways and according to their means.

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The Trials of Ibrahim: A Story Written in Divine Light

History remembers him as Abraham, the patriarch of nations. But before the world knew his name, Ibrahim, Peace be upon him, was a boy born into a world of idols — a world that feared the truth before it ever saw the light.

But what history often forgets is that Ibrahim was born an orphan — a child whose real father, a descendant of Prophet Noah (AS), passed away before Ibrahim ever knew his face. Ibrahim’s father was not an idol worshipper, for he came from the preserved lineage, the Sharjah e Tayyabah — the pure ancestral line that carried the sacred light of divine guidance from Adam to Nuh, and from Nuh to Ibrahim himself.

This pure lineage was not an accident of birth, but a divine selection — a lineage carefully protected, through which the system of Imamah would gradually unfold. Though the full reality of Wilayah would remain hidden until Ghadeer-e-Khum, the foundation of Imamah was laid through these chosen souls, from Adam to Nuh to Ibrahim, and eventually reaching its perfection in the Twelve Imams (AS) from the family of Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings upon him and his Purified Household).

Trial One: The Fire and the First Declaration of Truth

When Ibrahim shattered the idols and declared Tawheed, his people retaliated with fire. But the flames refused to touch him, for Ibrahim stood not alone — he stood within the protective light of Divine Imamah.

Imamah is not just leadership. It is the spiritual inheritance of divine authority — a trust carried by the Pure Onesthrough every age. This chain of divine leadership, rooted in Ibrahim, would one day culminate in the Imams from the family of Prophet Muhammad (SAWW).

“We said, ‘O fire, be coolness and safety upon Ibrahim.’” (Quran 21:69)

Trial Two: The Sacrifice and the Promise of the Greatest Offering

When Allah commanded Ibrahim to sacrifice his beloved son, Ishmael (AS), both father and son submitted without hesitation. But Allah replaced Ishmael with ذبح عظيم — The Great Sacrifice.

Shia tradition teaches that this “Great Sacrifice” was not just a ram. It was a prophecy — pointing toward Imam Hussain (AS), whose blood would one day drench the sands of Karbala. Where Ishmael was spared, Hussain was not. The knife that stopped for Ibrahim, continued for Hussain, whose sacrifice fulfilled the highest covenant of submission.

“And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice.” (Quran 37:107)

Trial Three: Migration and the Birth of a Sacred Legacy

Ibrahim was commanded to leave his newborn son Ishmael and his mother Hagar in the barren deserts of Hijaz — the very land where Mecca would rise. The emptiness of the desert mirrored the spiritual emptiness of the world awaiting divine leadership.

In that moment of separation, Ibrahim made a dua — not just for water, or survival, but for righteous descendantswho would uphold the divine truth until the end of time.

This prayer was accepted in its fullest form through Prophet Muhammad (SAWW) and the Imams (AS), who carried the divine trust (Amanah) of Imamah — the continuation of divine leadership, ensuring that the light of Ibrahim would never be extinguished.

“Our Lord, make us both submissive to You, and [raise] from our descendants a nation submissive to You.”(Quran 2:128)

The Dua of Ibrahim: A Vision of Imamah

In Surah Ibrahim, we are given a glimpse of Ibrahim’s famous prayer:

For his land to be safe and pure

For his descendants to remain upon Tawheed

For divine forgiveness to embrace his children and all believers until the Final Day

Shia tafsir explains that during this prayer, Allah unveiled for Ibrahim a vision of his descendants — including the arrival of Prophet Muhammad (SAWW) and the Twelve Imams (AS).

Ibrahim was shown that the Imamah he asked for was not ordinary leadership, but the divine office of guardianship— preserved only for the Purest Souls, selected and cleansed by Allah Himself. This prayer secured the lineage of Imamah — a chain unbroken, running from Ishmael to Muhammad and through him to Ali, Hassan, Hussain, and the rest of the Imams (Peace be upon them all).

“My Lord, make me an establisher of prayer, and [also] from my descendants. Our Lord, and accept my supplication.” (Quran 14:40)

From Ibrahim to Karbala: The Path of Divine Imamah

Every trial that befell Ibrahim found its mirror in the life of Prophet Muhammad (SAWW) and his family:

Orphaned at birth, like Ibrahim.

Born from a pure lineage, preserved by divine command.

Standing alone against a world drowning in idolatry and corruption.

Cast out, exiled, and tested — yet always holding onto Tawheed and truth.

The sacrifice that began on Ibrahim’s altar found its final fulfillment at Karbala, where Imam Hussain (AS) carried the torch of Imamah into the darkest night.

There was no ram to replace Hussain. No hand came to stop the sword from falling on him or his children. For some sacrifices can only be carried by the Chosen Bloodline — the family who bore the banner of Imamah from Ibrahim to Muhammad to Hussain, until the final Imam, Al-Mahdi (AS).

Awaiting the Final Imam

Ibrahim’s trials were not just stories. They were prophetic blueprints, showing us that divine leadership must always face trials — yet the light of Imamah cannot be extinguished.

The final prayer of Ibrahim — for righteous descendants who uphold the truth — finds its ultimate answer in the arrival of Imam Al-Mahdi (AS), who will establish the justice Ibrahim prayed for, the justice Muhammad (SAWW) fought for, and the justice Hussain (AS) died for.

“And We have already written in the Book [of Psalms] after the reminder that the land is inherited by My righteous servants.” (Quran 21:105)

This Story Is Our Inheritance

The story of Ibrahim is not ancient history. It is the living chain of Imamah — from Adam to Nuh to Ibrahim, and from Ibrahim to Muhammad and his family (Peace and Blessings upon them all).

To walk this path today is to inherit this story — to know that no fire can burn the truth within you, no exile can erase the love of Ahlul Bayt (AS), and no worldly power can break the chain of Imamah that began with Ibrahim’s prayer and will end with the rise of Al-Mahdi (AS).

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Don't forget to say Allahumma barik when you see someone achieving their goals.

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Ya Allah, Ya Fattahu, The Supreme Solver, The Opener, The Reliever, The Judge, The One who opens for His slaves the closed worldly and religious matters. I want to witness greatness. I want to witness miracles, only you can make impossible possible! Amen

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Milad un Nabi Mubarak! 

Let the inspiring deeds of the Prophet serve as a guiding light, encouraging you to enrich the beauty of your life.

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