The Distilled Essence: A Biography of The Last Prophet

By Dr. Muddassir Khan

This is a short book based on the explanation of the life of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).

This book is written for the person who is desirous to know about the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).

This book serves as an outline of the life and character of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). After reading this book a person will be able to appreciate and grasp the life of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) easily from books having more details of his blessed life.

If you have been desiring to know about the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) then this book is written so that you can achieve this goal with ease.

By reading this compact but comprehensive book with a pure intention and attentive heart, you can cultivate your love for the Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and live a life of gratitude and contentment.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Muddassir Khan
• Release date: May 6, 2022
• ISBN: 9798201797874

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The Distilled Essence

A Biography

of

The Last Prophet

Dr. Muddassir Khan

Copyright © 2020

Bismillahir Rahmaanir Raheem.

In the Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

Preface

All praise is due to Allah. We praise Him, seek His assistance and forgiveness and we seek refuge with Him from the evil of our souls and our misdeeds.

I testify that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah alone. He has no partner. I also testify that Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) is His slave and Messenger.

This is a short book based on the explanation of the life of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).

This book is written for the person who is desirous to know about the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him).

This book serves as an outline of the life and character of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). After reading this book a person will be able to appreciate and grasp the life of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) easily from books having more details of his blessed life.

If you have been desiring to know about the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) then this book is written so that you can achieve this goal with ease.

By reading this compact but comprehensive book with a pure intention and attentive heart, you can cultivate your love for the Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and live a life of gratitude and contentment.

A Muslim is encouraged to utter certain phrases at the mention of Allah, the Prophet, other Prophets, the angels, the companions of the Prophet, and righteous Muslims. Please say these phrases whenever you come across them in the book.

Allah: Say "Subhaanahuu wa ta’aalaa" which means ‘Glorified and Exalted is He.’

Prophet Muhammad: Say, "Sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa salam" which means, ‘May the peace and blessing of Allah be on him.’ Say this phrase always when you hear the beloved name of the Prophet or at any place where the Prophet is mentioned.

Other Prophets or an Angel: Say, "Alayhis Salaam" which means, ‘Peace be on him.’

A male companion of the Prophet: Say, "Radiyallaahu ‘anhum" which means, ‘May Allah be pleased with him.’

A past scholar or righteous Muslim: Say, "Rahimahullaah" which means, ‘May Allah have Mercy on him.’

A female companion: Say "Radiyallaahu ‘anhaa" which means, ‘May Allah be pleased with her.’

Rabi’ al-Awal, 52 or 53 BH

570 CE or 571 CE

BIRTH OF MUHAMMAD (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him)

The Messenger of Allah is born to Aminah into the clan of Banu Hashim within the tribe of Quraish in Makkah. This occurred in what was known as the Year of the Elephant and in the month of Rabi’ul-Awwal. He was born on a Monday. His father, ‘Abdullah had died two months before his birth, therefore the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was born an orphan.

Aminah was the first to suckle the child. After two or three days he was suckled by Thuwaybah, a slave girl of his uncle Abu Lahab. It was a custom in those days that babies born in the cities were generally given to wet nurses (who became their foster mothers) who took them to their own houses in the outskirts of Makkah (in the desert). Halima (Allah be pleased with her) belonging to the Hawazin tribe in the family of Sa'd came to Makkah and took charge of the child (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and moved to her far off village for his nourishment in the open climate. He remained with her for six years and was nourished in the Hawazin clan.

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The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: I am Muhammad, servant of Allah and his Messenger. I do not like that you raise me above my rank that Allah has placed me at.

47 BH

OPENING OF THE CHEST

When Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was a child living among Banu Sa'd, with his foster-mother Halimah (Allah be pleased with her), the Angel Jibreel (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) came to him and opened his chest. He removed a clot from it and cleaned it with Zamzam water. Halimah sent him back to live with his mother after this incident.

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The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was the best of mankind. Allah said: And indeed, you are of a great moral character. (Al-Qalam: 4)

A’isha (Allah be pleased with her) said: His moral character was the Quran

47 BH or 46 BH

576 CE

6 Years

AMINAH'S DEATH

The death of the mother of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) Aminah took place in Abwa when they returning from Madinah to Makkah. His grandfather Abdul Muttalib took over as his guardian.

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The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "Indeed Allah took me as His friend (khaleel) just

as He took Ibrahim as His friend."

44 BH

8 Years

DEATH OF ABDUL MUTTALIB

Abdul Muttalib dies. Abu Talib,