Earlier Prophets

SUMMARY: Lessons from Prophet Ibrahim and his family in service, intelligence, moral courage, and trust in Allah.

Muslims have long faced criticism and hostility from those who oppose their faith.

SUMMARY: The story of the family of Prophet Ibrahim carries timeless lessons for Muslims in faith, patience and perseverance, and sincerity towards Allah.

SUMMARY: On Eidul-Adha we commemorate the story of Prophets Ibrahim and Ismail who proved their sincerity and faith to Allah, who turned their trial into a demonstration of His mercy that Muslims mark every year.

Trees are powerful symbols in Islam and are often presented in the Holy Quran as metaphors of good and bad.  For example, the Touba, or Blessed Tree mentioned, in Suratur-Raad refers to a tree that grows in paradise, whereas the tree of Zaqqoum mentioned in at least five verses refers to the