Islamic History: Seeratun Nabi (ﷺ)

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Introduction to Seerat / Biography of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

Introduction to Biography

What is a Biography?

Introduction to Seerah

Lesson 2

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Arabs before Islam

The Geography of Arabian Peninsula

Deserts of the Arabian Peninsula

Unfavorable Climate

Oases: Lifelines in the Desert

Mountain Ranges

Coastal Areas

Tribal Communities

Fertile Regions of the Arab

Sea Trade and its Route

The key points we learnt

Lesson 3

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Arabs during Ancient and Medieval Ages

The Ancient Arab Kingdoms

The Kingdom of Saba

The Nabatean Kingdom

The Lihyanite Kingdom

The Kingdom of Kindah

The Ghassanid and Lakhmid Kingdoms

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Religions of the Ancient Arabs (Pre-Islamic Era)

Polytheism and Idolatry

Monotheistic Influences

What have we learnt?

Lesson 5

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Civilization of the Ancient Arabs

Tribal Society

Economy and Trade

Cultural Achievements

Urban and Architectural Development

Religious Transition

What we have learnt?

Lesson 6

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Glimpses from the Period of Ignorance

Descendants of Prophet Ismail (as)

Lineage of Prophet Ismail (as)

Adnanite Arabs: Descendants of Prophet Ismail (as)

Key Figures in Prophet Ismail’s (as) Lineage

Contributions of Prophet Ismail’s (as) Descendants Cultural and Religious Influence

The Rebuilding of the Ka’bah

Trade and Economy

Arab Unity and the Spread of Islam

Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: The Most Prominent Descendant

What have we learnt?

Lesson 7

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Tribal Warfare in Pre-Islamic Arabia

Causes of Tribal Warfare

Nature of Tribal Warfare

Tribal Code of Warfare

Famous Tribal Conflicts

Role of Poetry

Impact of Islam on Tribal Warfare

What have you learnt?

Lesson 8

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Plight of Women before Islam

Status of Women in Pre-Islamic Arabia

Marriage

Divorce

Infanticide

Status of Women in Other Ancient Societies

Ancient Greece and Rome

Legal Rights

Pandora’s Box

Pre-Islamic Persia

Sati in Indian Civilization

Changes After the Advent of Islam

What have we learnt?

Lesson 9

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Status of Slaves in Pre-Islamic Arabia and Other Ancient Societies

Slavery in Pre-Islamic Arabia

Sources of Slavery

Roles of Slaves: Domestic Workers

Concubines:

Slavery in Other Ancient Societies

Sub-Saharan Africa and Sub-Continent India

Changes after the Advent of Islam

Lesson 10

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The Genealogy of the Family Tree of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)

Why Genealogy or Family Tree is Important?

Genealogy of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)

Connection to Prophet Ibrahim (as)

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The Ancestors of the Prophet (ﷺ)

The Father: Abdullah ibn Abdul Muttalib

Amina bint Wahb

Amina bint Wahb

Grandparents (paternal) of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)

Uncles of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)

Aunts of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)