Majed Mahmoud

The Passing of the Prophet Muhammad What is the duaa that the Prophet SAW made for his ummah in every prayer? What was the first thing the Prophet SAW asked when he woke up after losing consciousness while leading the believers in prayer? What did he tell Fatimah (R) that made her first cry, then laugh? In our last session, we discuss the final days of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (S), how the believers reacted, and what we can do to be with him in Paradise.

The Farewell Hajj and the Final Sermon How did the Prophet (s) handle the passing of his young son, Ibrahim? What were the four main issues that the Prophet (S) advised the believers about in his final sermon? How did he address the rights of women? What are five ways that we can connect with the Quran? In this session, we discuss the Prophet’s (S) first and only performance of Hajj, the internal and external actions that results in its acceptance, and the foundational lessons we can take from the final sermon he delivered to the believers.

The Battle of Hunayn Who are the closest people to the Prophet s in Paradise? How did the Prophet (s) comfort the Ansar (R) after the war gains were distributed? What are the three steps of conveying Islam that the Prophet (s) taught Muadh ibn Jabal (R)? In this session, we discuss the Battle of Hunayn, how to deal with believers who do acts of disbelief out of ignorance, and the importance of addressing our feelings with our loved ones.

The Conquest of Makkah Can someone love Allah and His Messenger S and still commit a major sin? When should we stop forgiving a person? How do we understand the concept of “an eye for an eye”? How was the Prophet S described upon his return to Makkah? In this session, we talk about the importance of fulfilling trusts, how Quraysh broke the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah, Abu Sufyaan’s (R) acceptance of Islam, and the long-awaited conquest of Makkah.

Conveying Islam to the World How can we convey Islam to people if we aren’t capable of teaching or preaching to others? What were the six points that Abu Sufyaan gave Heraclius to explain the message of Islam? Did Heraclius ask more questions about the Messenger (ﷺ), or the message? In this session, we discuss five important points about conveying Islam, the Prophet’s (ﷺ) letter to Heraclius, and the lessons we can take from Heraclius’ reaction.

The Return from Abyssinia & the First Umrah _ Where did Amr ibn al-Aas (R) first accept Islam? What did he ask the Prophet (SAW) before he took his shahadah? Which famous companion took his shahadah at the same time? In this session, we learn about Muslims who migrated to Madinah from Abyssinia, the Prophet’s (SAW) first time visiting Makkah since the Hijrah, the status of women in Islam, and the importance of having hope in people and learning from their experiences.