The Life of Rasulullah
- An-Noor Institute
- Sep 15
- 6 min read
SEERAH
Definition: Seerah is the biography and life story of our beloved Rasulullah ﷺ.
Status: It is necessary to learn about the life of Rasulullah ﷺ and to lead our life according to how he led his life.
“There is indeed a good model for you in the Messenger of Allah - for the one who has hope in Allah and the Last Day, and remembers Allah profusely.” (33:21)
BRIEF SEERAH OF NABI MUHAMMAD ﷺ
Chapter 1
Nabi Muhammad ﷺ was born in Makkah Mukarramah on Rabee ‘Ul-Awwal, April 571 C.E.; this was the same year in which Abrahah, Governor of Yemen, tried to destroy the Ka’bah. The demise of Abdullah, the father of Rasulullah ﷺ, took place before the birth of the Prophet ﷺ. Rasulullah’s mother, Aaminah, sent him to Haleemah (RADH), from the tribe of Sa’d, so that he may be weaned and brought up by her. The first splitting of his heart also took place during this time.
Chapter 2
Rasulullah ﷺ spent four years in the tribe of Sa’d, after which he went to his grandparent’s house with his respected mother. Rasulullah’s mother passed away on the way to Makkah Mukarramah in a place called ‘Abwa'. Rasulullah ﷺ was 6 years old at that time. Umme Ayman, the female servant of Rasulullah’s mother, brought him back to Makkah Mukarramah. ‘Abdul Muttalib, the grandfather of Rasulullah ﷺ, took him into his care but he also passed away when he was 8 years old. His uncle Abu Talib was then blessed with the opportunity to look after him. He took Rasulullah ﷺ to Syria when he was 12 years old where a christian monk, Baheera, recognized that he will be a prophet. Three years later when Rasulullah ﷺ was 15, the Hilful Fudhool (Alliance of the Virtuous) took place, where leaders promised to protect the oppressed.
Chapter 3
The second time Rasulullah ﷺ traveled to Syria was for business when he was 25 years old. He had gone at the request of Khadijah (RADH). Rasulullah ﷺ married Khadijah (RADH) after he returned from Syria. Rasulullah held a high status amongst the Quraysh and was therefore respected very much by them. They even chose him to be the judge regarding the black stone when a war almost broke out due to everyone wanting the honor of placing the black stone within the Ka’bah wall. The Prophet was 35 years old when this event took place.
Chapter 4
When Rasulullah ﷺ was 40 years old, the first Wahy (revelation) was revealed to him at the cave of Hira in Jabal Noor and he was blessed with the gift of prophethood. When Rasulullah started to preach openly in accordance to Allah’s order, the disbelievers started to torture and intimidate those who responded to his call, therefore some of companions were forced to migrate to Habashah (Absyinnia).
Chapter 5
Rasulullah ﷺ was 50 years old when Abu Talib passed away and not long after, Khadijah (RADH) also passed away. The disbelievers now started to trouble Rasulullah ﷺ so much that he made intention to travel to Taif to call the people there. When Rasulullah ﷺ preached in Taif, he came across the same kind of hardships and therefore returned to Makkah Mukarramah.
Chapter 6
When Rasulullah ﷺ got back, he was, in bodily form, taken from Makkah Mukarramah to Jerusalem and from there onwards to the seven heavens and above. Rasulullah ﷺ was also given 5 prayers as a gift. The first and second pledge of ‘Aqabah also took place after this time. Rasulullah then migrated to Madinah Munawwarah when he was 53 years old. The rulings of Zakaah, Sawm, and Hajj were given in Madinah Munawwarah after migration.
Chapter 7
Rasulullah ﷺ stayed in Madinah Munawwarah for 10 years and 2 months and passed away just before noon on Rabee ‘Ul-Awwal 11 Hijri, June 632 C.E. at the age of 63 years and 3 months. He was buried in ‘Aishah’s (RADH) room. Jibraeel (AS) and all the angels performed Janaazah salaah and then the household of Rasulullah ﷺ and thereafter the Sahaabah (RADH) and then the women and children. Rasulullah ﷺ was buried on Tuesday night.
Characteristics and Appearance:
His face shone like the full moon. He was average, not too short or tall.
He had a broad forehead. He had fine hair on his eyebrows.
His hair was slightly curled. His hair naturally parted in the middle. His hair used to pass over his earlobes.
Both eyebrows were separate and did not meet. There was a vein between them, which used to expand when he became angry.
His beard was full and dense. The pupils of his eyes were black.
He had a luminous complexion. His nose was prominent and had Noor. His mouth was moderately wide.
His cheeks were smooth and full of flesh. His cheeks were beautiful and thin.
His teeth were thin and bright; the front teeth had a slight gap.
All parts of his body were of a moderate size and fully fleshed.
His body was proportionately joint. The bones of his joints were strong and large.
His chest and stomach were in line, but his chest and shoulders were wide.
Both sides, the shoulders and the upper portion of the chest, had hair.
His forearms were long and palms wide. The palms and the feet were fully fleshed.
The fingers and the toes were moderately long. The soles of his feet were a bit deep.
When he walked, he put his feet softly on the ground. He walked at a quick pace.
When he looked at something, he turned his whole body. His habit was to look at something with a light gaze.
His sight was focused more on the ground than on the sky. He always kept his gaze down.
He used to make Salaam first to whomsoever he met.
Some Sunnah Food and Drinks:
1) Honey
2) Black Cumin (Kalunji)
3) Pumpkin
4) Meat
5) White (fine) Flour
6) Dates
7) Watermelons
8) Cucumber
9) Vinegar
10) Olives
11) Figs
12) Beetroot
13) Pears
14) Oranges
15) Pomegranate
16) Milk
17) Hareera (Talbeenah: mixture of barley, milk and honey)
Some Sunnah Clothes and Applications:
1) White coloured clothes
2) Qamees/Tunic
3) Hibarah (Yemeni Blanket)
4) Lungi
5) Roomi Jabbah (Robe)
6) ‘Imaamah (Turban) - Black/White
7) Qalansuwah (Cap/Topi)
8) Leather socks
9) Ithmid Kuhl (Surma, antimony)
10) Perfume - ‘Itr/Musk/Amber/Oudh
11) Henna
12) Olive Oil
13) Comb
14) Ring
15) Mudd
16) Miswaak
Some Miracles:
1) Rasulullah ﷺ split the moon in half and restored it.
2) Rasulullah’s ﷺ blessed heart was slitted and cleansed 4 times in his life.
3) Water gushed out from between his fingers when they needed water.
4) He informed the Jews about the Baitul Maqdis in great detail.
5) The tree informed him about the location of the Jinns.
6) One cup of his milk was sufficient for all of the people in a large group.
7) He walked past the non-believers without them knowing when leaving.
8) The horse of Suraaqah sunk in the ground when he chased after Rasulullah ﷺ.
9) A rock presented itself after Rasulullah’s ﷺ call.
10) Rasulullah ﷺ had vision of what was in front of him and behind of him.
11) The presence and support of the angels in the battle of Badr.
12) Tree would give shade to Rasulullah ﷺ and say Salaam to him.
13) Camels would obey the orders of Rasulullah ﷺ.
14) He informed about the martyrs of the battle of Mu-tah when he wasn’t there.
15) Trees and mountains would say Salaam to Rasulullah ﷺ.
Ghazawaat (Ghazwah) are those battles and expeditions led by Rasulullah ﷺ .
Saraayah (Sariyyah) are those expeditions that were dispatched and sent by Rasulullah ﷺ.
There were a total of 28 Ghazawaat and 46 Saraayah.
Famous Ghazawaat and Expeditions of Islam:
The Battle of Badr - Ramadhan 2 AH
The Battle of Banu Qaynuqaa’ - Shawwaal 2 AH
The Battle of Uhud - Shawwaal 3 AH
The Battle of Banu Nadheer - Rabee ‘Ul-Awwal 4 AH
The Battle of Muraysee’ / Banul Mustaliq - Sha’baan 5 AH
The Battle of Khandaq (Trench) / Ahzaab (Confederates) - Shawwaal 5 AH
The Battle of Banu Qurayzhah - Dhul Hijjah 5 AH
The Treaty of Hudaybiyah - Dhul-Qa’dah 6 AH
The ‘Umrah - Dhul-Qa’dah 7 AH
The Battle of Khaybar - Jumaadal-Oolaa 7 AH
The Conquest of Makkah - Ramadhan 8 AH
The Battle of Hunayn and Awtaas and the Siege of Taif- Shawwaal 8 AH
The ‘Umrah of Ji’raanah - Dhul-Qa’dah 8 AH
The Battle of Tabuk - Rajab 9 AH
Hajjatul Wadaa’ (The Farewell Hajj) - Dhul Hijjah 10 AH
Famous Saraayah of Islam:
Saiful Bahr
Bir Ma’oonah and Rajee’ - Safar 4 AH
Fidak
Dawmatul Jundal
Mu-tah - Jumaadal-Oola 8 AH
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