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Join Sheikh Ahmad Al-Hoori as he explains the first three verses of the 100 Verse Poem on the Life of the Best of Mankind by Imām ‘Alī bin ‘Alī bin Muḥammad bin Abī al-’Izz ad-Damashaqī al-Hanafī (792 AH). This class is based on the detailed explanation by Shaykh ‘Abdur-Razzāq Ibn ‘Abdul-Muḥsin al-’Abbād al-Badr.

In this session, Sheikh Ahmad Al-Hoori delves into the "Explanation of the 100 Verse Poem on the Life of the Best of Mankind" by Imām ‘Alī bin ‘Alī bin Muḥammad bin Abī al-’Izz ad-Damashaqī al-Hanafī (792 AH). The explanation is based on the work of Shaykh ‘Abdur-Razzāq Ibn ‘Abdul-Muḥsin al-’Abbād al-Badr. Join us for an enlightening exploration of the Seerah of the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. Study Guide 1. What is the name and author of the book? 2. Mention a verse that shows the obligation to take the Messenger as an example to follow in our lives. 3. Mention a hadeeth that shows the obligation of loving the Messenger more than anyone else. 4. Mention a few names of the Prophet. 5. According to the opinion of the author, what is meant by “the salah of Allah"? 6. What is the definition of the scientific terminology of seerah? 7. What are some benefits of studying Islamic sciences through poetry? 8. What year was the Prophet born?

Join Sheikh Ahmad Al-Hoori for Class 3 of the "Explanation of the 100 Verse Poem on the Life of the Best of Mankind" by Imām ‘Alī bin ‘Alī bin Muḥammad bin Abī al-’Izz ad-Damashaqī al-Hanafī (792 AH). This detailed study is based on the explanation by Shaykh ‘Abdur-Razzāq Ibn ‘Abdul-Muḥsin al-’Abbād al-Badr. Gain deeper insights into the Seerah of the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. Study Guide 1. Why did Halima, the Prophet’s sallallahu alayhi wa sallam wet nurse, want him to go back with her? Did he? 2. How old was the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam when the event of the opening of his chest took place? What are the two opinions mentioned? 3. Mention a verse that mentions the supplication of Prophet Ibraheem asking for Allah to send a prophet from amongst the people of Makkah. 4. Mention a verse that Jesus the Son of Mary gives glad tidings of the coming of our Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam. 5. Mention the three times the Prophet’s sallallahu alayhi wa sallam chest was opened according to al hafidh Ibn Hajr. 6.How old was the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam when his mother passed away? 7. Where did she pass away? 8. Who took care of the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam after his mother? 9. How did the Prophet’s sallallahu alayhi wa sallam grandfather treat him? And why? 10. How old was the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam when his grandfather passed away?

Join us for the fifth class in our Seerah series, taught by Sheikh Ahmad Al-Hoori, where we delve into the life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. This class is based on the book "Explanation of the 100 Verse Poem on The Life of The Best of Mankind" by Imām ‘Alī bin ‘Alī bin Muḥammad bin Abī al-’Izz ad-Damashaqī al-Hanafī, with explanations by Shaykh ‘Abdur-Razzāq Ibn ‘Abdul-Muḥsin al-’Abbād al-Badr. In this session, we cover the following topics: 1.After the Prophet’s ﷺ grandfather, in whose care was the Prophet ﷺ entrusted, and what were some reasons for this? 2.The role of Abu Talib in the early years of the Prophet's ﷺ call to Islam. 3.The Prophet's ﷺ age during his business trip to Sham with his uncle. 4.Who was Baheerah? 5.Events that took place during the Prophet’s ﷺ trip to Sham. 6.The Prophet's ﷺ second trip to Sham: his age and the purpose. 7.What made our mother Khadijah رضي الله عنها want to marry the Prophet ﷺ? 8.The age of the Prophet ﷺ when he married Khadijah رضي الله عنها. Some virtues of Khadijah رضي الله عنها.

Welcome to Class 6 of our Seerah series, taught by Sheikh Ahmad Al-Hoori. In this session, we continue our exploration of the life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, based on the esteemed book "Explanation of the 100 Verse Poem on The Life of The Best of Mankind" by Imām ‘Alī bin ‘Alī bin Muḥammad bin Abī al-’Izz ad-Damashaqī al-Hanafī, with insightful explanations by Shaykh ‘Abdur-Razzāq Ibn ‘Abdul-Muḥsin al-’Abbād al-Badr. Join us as we delve deeper into the significant events and lessons from the life of the Prophet ﷺ, gaining a profound understanding of his exemplary character and the early days of his Prophethood. Key topics covered in this class include: 1. How many children did the Prophet sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam have with Khadijah? 2. Are all of his children from her? 3. Name the children of the Prophet sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam in order from eldest to youngest. 4. Was the Prophet’s sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam son, Abdullah, born before or after Islam? 5. Which of the Prophet’s sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam children lived after his death by six months? 6. Recall the story between the Prophet sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam and his daughter Fatima that came in Saheeh Al-Bukhari. 7. How old was the Prophet sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam when the Kaaba was reconstructed? And why did it need to be reconstructed? 8. Mention the dispute that took place at the time of the placement of the black stone. 9. How was the dispute resolved?

Welcome to Class 7 of our Seerah series, taught by Sheikh Ahmad Al-Hoori. In this class, we continue our journey through the life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, using the esteemed book "Explanation of the 100 Verse Poem on The Life of The Best of Mankind" by Imām ‘Alī bin ‘Alī bin Muḥammad bin Abī al-’Izz ad-Damashaqī al-Hanafī, with insightful explanations by Shaykh ‘Abdur-Razzāq Ibn ‘Abdul-Muḥsin al-’Abbād al-Badr. Join us as we explore more significant events and lessons from the life of the Prophet ﷺ, gaining a deeper understanding of his character and the foundations of his Prophethood. Topics covered in this class include: 1. How old was the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam when he was commissioned as a prophet? 2. On which day was he sallallahu alayhi wa sallam commissioned as a prophet? 3. Mention a proof for him sallallahu alayhi wa sallam being commissioned as a prophet on that day. 4. Mention a verse explaining the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam being sent to all of mankind. 5. What is one of the wisdoms behind the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam being commissioned at his mature age? 6. Mention some signs or events that occurred right before he sallallahu alayhi wa sallam was commissioned with prophethood. 7. Describe what took place during the first meeting between Angel Jibreel and the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam. 8. What did the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam do immediately after the first meeting with Angel Jibreel. 9. How did Khadijah radi Allahu anha react to the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam after he told her about his experience with Angel Jibreel? 10. Describe the Prophet’s sallallahu alayhi wa sallam meeting with Waraqah?

Welcome to Class 8 of our Seerah series, taught by Sheikh Ahmad Al-Hoori. In this class, we continue our detailed study of the life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, using the esteemed book "Explanation of the 100 Verse Poem on The Life of The Best of Mankind" by Imām ‘Alī bin ‘Alī bin Muḥammad bin Abī al-’Izz ad-Damashaqī al-Hanafī, with comprehensive explanations by Shaykh ‘Abdur-Razzāq Ibn ‘Abdul-Muḥsin al-’Abbād al-Badr. Join us as we delve into the significant events and lessons from the life of the Prophet ﷺ, gaining a deeper understanding of his exemplary character and the foundations of his Prophethood. Topics covered in this class include: 1. In what month was he sallallahu alayhi wa sallam commissioned as a prophet? 2. Mention a proof for those who say he sallallahu alayhi wa sallam was commissioned as a prophet in the month of Ramadan. 3. How do those who say it was in Rabi’ Al-Awal explain their position? 4. What is the tafseer of Abdullahi ibn Abbas for the verse “Verily! We have sent it (this Quran) down in the night of Al-Qadr (Decree) (Al-Qadr:1)?” 5. In what ways did the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam receive revelation? Give examples.

Welcome to Class 9 of our Seerah series, taught by Sheikh Ahmad Al-Hoori. In this class, we continue our detailed study of the life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, using the esteemed book "Explanation of the 100 Verse Poem on The Life of The Best of Mankind" by Imām ‘Alī bin ‘Alī bin Muḥammad bin Abī al-’Izz ad-Damashaqī al-Hanafī, with comprehensive explanations by Shaykh ‘Abdur-Razzāq Ibn ‘Abdul-Muḥsin al-’Abbād al-Badr. Join us as we delve into the significant events and lessons from the life of the Prophet ﷺ, gaining a deeper understanding of his exemplary character and the foundations of his Prophethood. Topics covered in this class include: 1. When did ablution and salah first become established and how many rak’aat did the salah originally consist of? 2. What is the significance of the salah being legislated before all of the other commandments and prohibitions? 3. Mention a narration that explains the way salah and ablution were taught to the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam. 4. Name an opinion pointing to how many salahs there were in the day and when they were prayed. 5. Why were the jinn expelled from their stations of stealing information from the sky? 6. Why was this significant especially after the commissioning of the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam? 7.What transpired between Iblees and his soldiers when they were prevented from stealing information from the sky?