The Qarawiyyin Newsletter
وَمَآ أَرْسَلْنَـٰكَ إِلَّا رَحْمَةً لِّلْعَـٰلَمِينَ
And We have not sent you [O Muḥammad], except as a mercy to the worlds.
[21:107]
Welcome to The Qarawiyyin Newsletter!
Rabi al-Awwal marks the birth of our beloved Rasul, Muhammadﷺ. The greatest of mankind, the Seal of the Prophets, the Final Messenger. It is of his Ummah that we belong, and it is he who will intercede for us on the day of Judgement.
Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “None of you have faith until I am more beloved to him than his children, his father, and all of the people.”
This blessed month, express your love for Rasul’Allah by increasing your salawat upon him, learning about his life and implementing his teachings.
Here at TQP, we have kick-started our first internship, with a team of seven brilliant sisters from across the globe. You can read more about them here and we look forward to sharing their upcoming work with our readers and listeners!
To Love as He ﷺ Loved
As Muslims around the world express their love for our beloved Rasul in different ways, this Rabi' al-Awwal three TQP interns reflect on how the Prophet ﷺ taught us to love.
Reflections on Rabi’ al-Awwal
Some reflections from last Rabi al-Awwal, looking at Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ character, his ability to create unity among the divided and striving to become his mirror in this dunya.
In pursuit of forgiveness
As the distractions of the dunya bring us closer to sin, we remember that Allah is Al-Ghaffar, the forgiving, and Al-Raheem, the merciful. Sarah Masri writes on the path of forgiveness.
Podcast Ep. 13: Reflecting on the Names of Allah | Jinan Yousef
In Episode 13, we delve into what it means to truly know God ﷻ, common misconceptions about His nature, and practical ways to improve our relationship with our Creator.
Recommended Reads for Rabi al-Awwal
There is an abundance of literature devoted to the greatest of all mankind, with just Seerah works alone numbering in their thousands. We have compiled a list focusing on his life, his lessons and his rights upon us.
Muhammad ﷺ the Last Prophet: A Model for All Time, Shaykh Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi
Path of Muhammad ﷺ: A Book on Islamic Morals and Ethics, Imam Birgivi
In the Footsteps of the Prophet: Lessons from the Life of Muhammad ﷺ, Dr Tariq Ramadan
Al-Shama'il Al-Muhammadiyya, Imam Abu 'Isa al-Tirmidhi
As well as periodically updating our resource bank, here we share some other insightful contributions from prominent Muslim figures and organisations.
VIDEO: Meeting Muhammad - Yaqeen Institute Imam Omar Suleiman takes us on a journey to know our beloved Rasool ﷺ and how to lovingly emulate him in the hope that we may be united in the next life.
STATEMENT: Islamic Imperative for Women’s Education in Afghanistan A group of scholars, academics, activists and professionals have issued a join statement outlining the importance of Women's education, in Afghanistan but also more generally, in accordance with shari'ah and tradition.
ARTICLE: The last casualty of 9/11: Speaking up for Muslim political prisoners - Imam Omar Suleiman Imam Omar Suleiman reflects on the War on Terror and its role in why so many high-profile Muslim political prisoners have not had the full support of their community and human rights advocates post 9/11.
ARTICLE: The Hoax in the ISIS Flag - Professor Ahmed El Shamsy Professor Ahmed El Shamsy writes about the letters housed in the Topkapi palace attributed to Muhammad ﷺ, their revitalisation in 2007 with the rise of ISIS – and why they are a 19th century forgery.
FUNDRAISER: Winter Appeal 2021 - Ummah Welfare Trust Tens of thousands of extra deaths occur during winter every year due to higher fuel costs, poor nutrition and a lack of warmth for the poor, exacerbated now with the worsening refugee crisis. UWT is distributing winter packs consisting of blankets, clothing and other supplies in 7 countries. Please donate generously.
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Until next time, Assalaamu Alaykum.