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Chapter 5: Building the First Islamic Society in Madinah
Building the First Islamic Society in Madinah After the migration (Hijrah), Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the early Muslims arrived in Madinah, a city very different from Makkah. Unlike Makkah, Madinah had many tribes, different religions, and long-standing conflicts. The city needed peace, order, and unity. What happened next was not only the beginning of an Islamic state, but also one of the most important social transformations in history.
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Chapter 4: Migration to Madinah (Hijrah)
Migration to Madinah (Hijrah) The situation in Makkah became extremely difficult for Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his followers. The Quraysh leaders had failed to stop the spread of Islam through threats, insults, and punishment. Islam continued to grow quietly, but the anger of the Quraysh also increased. Muslims were mocked, beaten, and socially rejected. Some were tied under the hot sun, others were starved, and many lost their families and homes. Life in Makkah was no longer safe for those who believed in one God.
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Chapter 3: Early Persecution in Makkah
Early Persecution in Makkah In the early years after the birth of Islam, Makkah was a city deeply rooted in tradition, power, and pride. The Quraysh tribe controlled trade, religion, and social order. The Ka‘bah stood at the heart of the city, filled with idols that represented not only religious beliefs but also economic power. Pilgrims from across Arabia came to worship these idols, bringing wealth and status to the Quraysh. When Prophet Muhammad ﷺ began preaching the message of one God, it was not seen as just a religious idea—it was viewed as a direct threat to the entire system of Makkah.
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Chapter 2: The Birth of Islam (610 CE)
The Birth of Islam (610 CE) In the year 610 CE, the land of Arabia stood at a turning point in human history. The tribal society described in the previous chapter—marked by injustice, violence, and moral confusion—was about to encounter a message that would transform not only Arabia, but the entire world.
By Wings of Time 21 days ago in Chapters
Chapter 1: Arabia Before Islam (Before 610 CE)
Arabia Before Islam (Before 610 CE) Before the rise of Islam in the early 7th century, the Arabian Peninsula was a land without a unified system of law or governance. Society was organized almost entirely around tribes, and a person’s identity, safety, and honor depended on the strength of their tribal connections. There was no central authority to enforce justice, no common legal code, and no concept of equal rights across tribes. This environment shaped daily life and laid the foundation for the dramatic transformation that Islam would later bring.
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World War 3: Fear, Power, and the Dangerous Language of Our Time
World War 3: Fear, Power, and the Dangerous Language of Our Time The phrase “World War 3” has become one of the most searched and shared terms in recent years. It appears in headlines, political speeches, social media posts, and everyday conversations. Some people treat it as an inevitable future, while others dismiss it as fear-mongering. The truth, however, lies in a more complex and serious space—one that demands caution, context, and responsibility.
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The Library Where Books Aged Readers
Each book added years to the reader’s eyes—not physically, but perceptually. Wisdom arrived heavier than expected. Those who read too fast felt burdened. Those who read slowly gained steadiness. Knowledge, the library taught, must be carried responsibly.
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The Wind That Memorized Hesitation
Each time someone hesitated to speak or act, the wind changed direction slightly. Over years, the weather patterns revealed where courage had been delayed. Storms, it seemed, were made not of anger—but of unexpressed truth.
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A Whisper Through the Wood
Roots and Branches were a pair of star-crossed lovers. Roots andBranches's marriage was a typical arranged marriage. Before marriage, Roots was a well-known carpenter in the surrounding area. He was skilled and handsome, but he had one major flaw: he was stubborn and had a bad temper. When doing carpentry work, if anyone provoked his stubbornness, no matter how much you pleaded, he would simply walk away. Those who knew him would describe him as a "stubborn mule." Because of his stubbornness, he was already in his late twenties and still hadn't found a wife. His parents were anxious and inquired everywhere, looking for matchmakers. At that time,Branches was a famous beauty in the surrounding villages, but she had a fiery temper, like a cannon blazing, easily angered, and not only verbally abusive but also capable of physical violence. Seeing her peers getting married and having children one after another, but no matchmaker came toBranches's family, who would want to marry this notorious femme fatale? One of Roots's distant aunts happened to beBranches's aunt. Seeing the two families' anxiety about their children's marriages, an idea popped into her head: why not bring these two together? She couldn't help but applaud herself.Branches's parents were naturally delighted. Roots was tall and strong, handsome and capable, and possessed a skill; marrying him would surely bring them a good life. However, Roots's mother disagreed, dislikingBranches's fiery temper, believing her son couldn't handle her and would suffer. After much persuasion fromBranches's aunt, Roots's mother finally agreed. Roots's father chimed in, "Fiery temper? That depends on who she's with. Our Roots may be a quiet, stubborn mule, but he's got a way with a woman." "Let's see what you can do. What will you do when Roots can't handle her?" Roots's mother retorted. Roots's father glared at her, and she immediately fell silent. And so the matter was settled. On the eighth day of the tenth lunar month that year, Roots marriedBranches. On the day of the wedding, it snowed heavily. "A wicked girl's marriage is either a bad omen or a snowstorm. Be careful, you might marry a fierce wife and be forever haunted!" many people joked with Roots, using the local saying. Roots chuckled but didn't reply. Roots's father, displeased, glared and said, "Fierce? She's only been beaten lightly! Roots, use the handle of your work axe, three blows and she'll be fine! Your mother was a feisty woman back then, but I beat her into submission. Now, if I tell her to go east, she won't dare go west!" Roots's mother glared at the old man from the side. Roots, who had never seriously listened to his father before, listened this time and gaveBranches a good beating on the wedding night. That day, after entertaining the guests and seeing off the bride's family, a group of young people from the village went to make a ruckus in the bridal chamber. At first,Branches was shy and let the young men tease her. Later, for some reason,Branches got angry, slapped a young man twice, and went straight to her aunt's house in the same village. She refused to go back that evening, and no one could persuade her otherwise.
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