8 Beautiful Stories of PROPHET

 Prophet Sulaiman (AS) - Trials of wealth and worldly success Prophet Sulaiman was one of the prophets who was rich and granted a glorious kingdom to rule. He also had the ability to know the language of animals and during one time, there lived an ant. The ant      had some of the best qualities such as helpfulness and was always putting the needs of her kingdom above her own. At one time, Prophet Sulaiman had gathered his army of jinns, humans and birds and they were marching towards the direction of the ant nest. The ant then heard that the army was approaching, and knew that they were likely to crush all of them. Being ants, they are always overlooked and barely noticeable. She informed her community of the potential disaster so that all the ants can seek refuge in their homes.  With the help of Allah, the prophet then heard the tiny ant’s plea. Hearing the ants talk, the prophet thanked Allah for the many blessings bestowed upon him including his ability to...

 Prophet Yusuf (AS) - Remaining patient and faithful even when facing trials after trials There is much to learn from the story of Prophet Yusuf, as he is an example of an afflicted believer who remained patient and faithful to his God. When Prophet Yusuf was a child, he had brothers who were so jealous of him that they came up with a plan to get rid of him. He was then thrown inside a well and left there. This led him to be separated from his beloved father for many years, then becoming a slave and being thrown in prison for a wrongdoing that he did not commit. Through constant patience and remembrance of Allah, the prophet was successful in all of life’s tests following that episode, and was rewarded for his patience. After so much hardship, he still rose up, with his patience, bravery and reliance on Allah. Only those who are truly patient and reliant only to Him will be able to understand that whatever happens to a person has been predestined by God. With every adversity, we sh...

 Prophet Ayub (AS) - Being patient even with the most difficult life challenge Life is full of challenges and nobody is free from hardship. Even the prophets and messengers were tested with trials and tribulations such as loss of wealth, health and loved ones.  The story of Prophet Ayub’s resilience, perseverance and patience in dealing with Allah’s tribulations is one of the many stories recorded in the Quran. He was a righteous servant and respected man, who had been blessed with countless bounties and wealth, but then was afflicted by great suffering and illness for a long period of time and lost his family except for his wife. His illness was so severe that not a single limb was free from the disease, except for his tongue and heart, which he used to constantly remember Allah. Not only did he not complain or reject his fate, Prophet Ayub would praise and glorify his Lord, supplicating and making dua constantly, with whatever was left of his strength. One day, his wife aske...

Prophet Yunus (AS) - Being steadfast when facing hardships  Have you ever felt that you are faced with a situation that you see no way of getting out of? Do you look at the issues that the world is facing today, and wonder how they can ever be solved? The timeless story of Prophet Yunus teaches us that there is always a way out if only we have faith. Prophet Yunus was sent to preach to the people of Nineveh, a great city but had become a wicked place filled with idol worshipping and sin. But the people of his city rejected him, just as many nations rejected the messengers before him. When he realised he did not manage to achieve what he had hoped for and failed this mission, he left disheartened. Having left the city without the permission of Allah, he boards a ship to set sail far away from the city. Once at sea, a massive storm grew stronger and stronger and started to sink. After drawing lots three times, Yunus was the one to leave the ship. In the water, something extraordinary...

 3.  Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) -  Intellectual humility           We are taught to always seek and increase our knowledge, but we must always remember to be humble, and realise there is so much out there that we do not know about. Our beloved Prophet had demonstrated that while receiving guidance and revelation, yet he still maintained his humility. And this can be witnessed in some of his iconic life stories. Before the military mission to protect the city of Medina from attack, the Prophet (pbuh) had gathered some views of his companions when deciding the best military strategy. Initially, he proposed to stay in the city and attack the enemies when they arrived in Medina. Nevertheless, the majority of the companions suggested a different strategy by going to the border instead. The Prophet decided to agree with the views of his companions, instead of his inclination. In another battle of Khandaq, the Prophet himself also had sought the suggestion ...

  The first revelation that Allah s.w.t. revealed to our beloved Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was the commandment for his people to seek knowledge, through the spirit of “Iqra”. When Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) received his first revelation in Hira’ Cave through angel Jibril, he was asked to “iqra”, which means read. Astounded, he replied “I am not literate.” He was asked two more times to read, but he answered again, that he could not read. After that, angel Jibril conveyed the revelation: "Read in the name of your Lord Who created; created man from a clinging substance. Read, and your Lord is the Most Generous Who taught by the pen; taught man that which he knew not” (Surah Al-’Alaq; 1-5).