SIX WEEK INTENSIVE

The Madinah

Blueprint

The Arrival of the Messenger ‎ﷺ in Madinah

A READING OF AL FUSUL - CHAPTERS FROM THE LIFE OF THE MESSENGER ‎ﷺ BY HAFITH IBN KATHIR

Course Description:

In this term, we continue our journey through Chapters From the Life of the Messenger ‎ﷺ by Hafith Ibn Kathir, tracing one of the most transformative episodes in the Seerah: The Arrival of the Messenger ‎ﷺ in Madianh.

This semester begins with the Prophet’s departure from Makkah, his perilous migration, and his divinely guided arrival in Al Madinah.

We will explore the strategic, spiritual, and social dimensions of this transition, including his initial establishment in the city, the construction of Masjid Quba, the construction of Masjid An Nabawi, and the profound act of brotherhood instituted between the Muhajirun and the Ansar.

Whether continuing from our previous terms or joining for the first time, students will find in this course a rich and reflective study of the Prophet’s ﷺ earliest days in Al Madinah and the emergence of the first Islamic governance.

    • Comprehensive Study of the Prophet’s Life - From the textbook: Chapters From The Life Of The Messenger ‎ﷺ

    • Core Themes and Lessons – Explore the fundamental principles and key lessons derived from the life of the Prophet ‎ﷺ.

    • In-Depth Analysis – Examine the text thoroughly to understand its historical and spiritual significance.

    • Foundation Building – Establish a strong foundation for further studies in Seerah and broader Islamic sciences.

  • What We Have Covered So Far

    (Term One - 7 Weeks):

    • Biography of Hafith Ibn Kathir

    • Overview and structure of Al-Fusul

    • Names of the Prophet ﷺ

    • His lineage to Ibrahim عليه السلام

    • His lineage to Adam عليه السلام

    • The Year of the Elephant

    • The Birth of the Prophet ﷺ

    • His early years with Halimah As-Sa’diyyah (first 4 years)

    • The Splitting of the Chest

    • His time with his mother Aminah (years 4–6)

    • Under the care of Abdul Muttalib (years 6–8)

    • Under the care of Abu Talib (from age 8 onwards)

    • His early work as a shepherd and merchant

    • Marriage to Khadijah رضي الله عنها and the study of her age

    • The rebuilding of the Ka'bah and his role in resolving the dispute

    • The months before Prophethood and signs of revelation

    • The first revelation in the Cave of Hira

    • Seeing Jibril عليه السلام in his original form

    • Receiving the first command to warn — Surat al-Muddaththir

    • The two pauses of revelation.

    • Was the Prophet ‎ﷺ suicidal?

    • The first Muslims: Khadijah, Abu Bakr, Ali, and others

    • The secret phase of Da'wah (first three years)

    • The beginning of public Da'wah

    • The persecution of the believers in Makkah

    (Term Two - 9 weeks)

    • The Migration to Abyssinia – and the just rule of Najashi

    • Who was Najashi and how did he come to power

    • The incident of Ja’far and Najashi

    • The Islam of Hamzah Bin Abdul Muttalib

    • The Islam of Umar ibn Al Khattab

    • The Three Years of Boycott – in the valley of Abu Talib

    • The Incident of Hisham ibn Amr, Mut'im ibn Adiy, and others in ending the Boycott

    • The Return of Some of the Believers from Abyssinia

    • Why did they come back?

    • The Death of Abu Talib and Khadijah – the Year of Sorrow

    • Did Abu Talib die a Muslim?

    • The increase of Quraysh’s persecution of the Prophet ﷺ following their deaths

    • The Journey to Ta’if – and its painful lessons and hidden blessings

    • The Great Night Journey: Al-Israa wal-Mi'raaj – from Makkah to Jerusalem and beyond

    • Was the Israa and Mi'raaj just a dream?

    • The Buraq

    • Masjid Al Aqsa

    • The Prophet ﷺ meeting the Prophets

    • Sidratul Muntaha

    • Bayt Al Ma'moor

    • Did the Prophet ﷺ see Allah?

    • The Hijab of Allah

    • Seeing Allah on the Day of Judgement

    • What occurred on the day the Prophet ﷺ returned

    • The incident of Abu Bakr becoming As-Siddeeq

    • The Da'wah to the Arab Tribes – during Hajj and other seasons

    • The response of the people of Madinah

    • How was the Da'wah so successful in Madinah as opposed to Makkah

    • The Origins of Aws and Khazraj

    • The Origins of the Jews in Al Madinah

    • The Origins of the Conflict between Aws and Khazraj

    • The First and Second Pledges of Aqabah – and the seeds of the Islamic State

    • What We Will Cover Next Semester

      • The Hijrah of the Prophet ﷺ – from Makkah to Al Madinah

      • The Arrival in Al Madinah – and the beginning of a new era

      • The Building of Masjid Quba

      • The Building of Masjid Nabawi

      • The Brotherhood between the Muhajirin and the Ansar

    • This course is open to all students, whether or not you completed Part 1 or Part 2 with us.

    • If you would like to catch up, recordings and detailed notes from Term One and Term Two are available upon request for a fee.

    • To enrol in this course, students must be over 16 years old and have a good understanding of English.

    • To enrol in this course, students must be over 16 years old and have a good understanding of English.

  • Students who wish to receive a certificate of completion for this term, must successfully complete the following:

    • Final Exam - Assess your grasp of the course material through a final exam (Pass Mark: 80%)

  • Students must attend all classes. One absence is permitted, but multiple unexcused absences will result in expulsion from the course.

  • Send your questions to admin@thesunnahhub.com

CLASS DETAILS

    • 6 Week Term.

    • Every Friday - Starting 14th of November. 5 Spots Left.

    • Every Sunday - Starting 16th of November. 8 Spots Left.

    • 6 - 7:30pm

    • Location:

      The Sunnah Hub 197 Haldon Street, Lakemba, NSW 2195

      (The Library of the Sheikh)

    • OPEN FOR BROTHERS AND SISTERS WORLDWIDE.

    • 6 Week Term

    • LIVE DEDICATED CLASS - Every Friday

    • Starting 14th of November.

    • 8:25pm - 10pm (Sydney Australia Time).

    • Zoom Recordings Will Be Made Available After Each Class.

  • $100 AUD Per Term

    • Course Notes Provided After Each Class.

    • Students are highly encouraged to obtain a copy of Al-Fusul: Chapters from the Life of the Messenger from Darussalam Australia for this course.

    • This book will serve as our primary textbook, and, InshaAllah, it will be a valuable resource for years to come.

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What have previous students said about our Sirah program?

  • "Amazing class, so detailed and beneficial. Can't wait for the next semester InshaAllah!"

    “Online classes were something to look forward to, especially which the content Sheikh Farhan brings and how he brings it. Points are very clear in every class and always has questions time at the end.”

  • "A source of peace for me each week and a sense of comfort. None to do better, exceeding excellence. The slides are great, the Seerah is explained very clearly, the teacher is always very energetic and enthusiastic and engaging. The stories are well-told. "

    “A new insight into the seerah.”

  • "Alhamdulillah, it was a beautiful experience. May Allah reward everyone involved in setting up the course. Its something I really look forward to and listen to the recordings which gives a whole another perspective when listening second time."

    “I feel like the lessons are amazing and i benefit greatly from them.”

  • " I find your method of teaching highly engaging and beneficial. Learnt a lot about the migration from the mecca to medinah. I also really liked how you organised the google drive to include all the videos. This made it very easy to find all the videos. Jazakallahu khyran"

    “Alhamdulillah I have benefited immensely on events that I had vague understandings of but now know in more detail…Sheikh Farhan has done an incredible job in relaying the seerah to us.”

  • "Allhamdulilah, I benefitted alot in this class, the teaching method is already top tier I have no qualms with how the course is run."

    “I am enjoying the Sirah so much. The biggest benefit besides learning about our Prophet ‎ﷺ and the events that shaped our faith, is the unlearning of the widely spread misconceptions. Besides the Sheikhs presentation, I do enjoy the slides the most. Please keep that up. I find them very helpful in summarising the main points. JazakumAllahu khayran.”

  • "This class has impacted me so profoundly. I feel as if my connection to both Allah and the Prophet ‎ﷺ has increased and strengthened, and I understand to a deeper level the suffering the Rasul and the Sahabah endured for Islam to be spread. Alhamdulillah I feel like there isn't much to improve in terms of classes. Alhamdulillah, Sheikhna Farhan has always made the classes fun, and engaging, and always knocks each class out of the park, Allahuma Barik.

    “Alhamdulillah - This class has been monumental in gaining a deeper understanding of the Life events of the Propeht PBUH and especially in relation to the lessons that we learn can aim to apply in our day to day lives. I am very satisfied by the current teaching methods of this course”

  • "May Allah grant you abundant reward and the highest levels of Jannah without Judgement for all your efforts! Alhamdulillah this course was extremely beneficial and i have learned a lot about the Seerah of the Prophet Sallalahu alayhi wasalam. The sheikh keeps the class super engaging especially through how he tells and gives us a visual of what happened and how the people would have felt and acted during their times. I dont think i have anything to comment on that you can improve in this course as i feel like much of it is absolutely perfect alhamdulilah Jzakullahu 5ayran for all what you have done for us."

    “Jazakallahu khairan sheikh to you and the team, once again an amazing seerah class, some lessons that left us in tears, definitely leaves me looking forward to Friday nights every term.”

  • "Overall, the class is very informative, engaging and the timelines provided in the slide shows were very helpful. JazakAllah Khair."

    “Alhamdulillah, I’ve really benefited from this class, it helped me understand my deen better and reminded me to seek knowledge sincerely for the sake of Allah ﷻ. I love learning about the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and it’s been the biggest blessing that I’m able to be able to learn about His life. The lessons were clear and inspiring, and I truly enjoyed the way everything was taught.”

  • "I have immensely be benefited from these Seerah classes. I previously thought that reading a Seerah book alone would have been enough for me. However, through these classes, I can now appreciate going through a book with a teacher. This unlocks a better understanding of the background information or additional context that the book does not mention. 2) In my opinion, the course checks all the boxes in order to keep the students engaged. I really like the power point slides as they summarise the lessons."

    “The main benefit from this class which makes me want to come every week is the level of detail which we are going through in the Sirah. I have listened to Sirah's before, but the level of detail Allahuma Barik is unreal; we are not limited by the constraints of the author because Sheikh has done extensive research into the various books Sirah and gives us the strongest version of events, while also informing us of others. All this, while the class still does not feel like a chore to sit through - very autistic and ADHD friendly. The vibes are still friendly and the Sheikh is very understanding. As of yet, I am not sure what can be improved.”