The Firsts

Born a refugee, embraced by the Prophet ﷺ, and connected to nearly every major trial in early Islamic history, Abdullah ibn Ja’far (ra) lived a life marked by displacement, loss, and legacy. From the shores of Abyssinia...

“O daughter of the noble ones!” This was the way to address the younger granddaughter of the Prophet ﷺ, Umm Kulthum bint Ali (ra). She was a woman of piety, like her mother Fatima (ra). In the glimpses we have into her...

A granddaughter of the Prophet ﷺ, exemplary for her patience, courage and generosity. She established institutions to support the poor, elderly, and disabled. She persevered after the painful massacre of her family at...

Should we curse Yazid? What is the right approach to the day of Ashura? Is fasting in memory of the victory of Musa (as) a distraction from the tragedy of Karbala? How should we express our love for Imam al-Husayn (ra)...

Who is Husayn (ra)? The beloved grandson of the Prophet ﷺ, a role model for believers in their pursuits of justice, and the master of the youth of Jannah. Dr. Omar Suleiman explores his life in depth: his birth and...

The Prophet ﷺ called his grandson a sayyid, and indeed, Hasan (ra) was a master among men. Explore the life and legacy of Hasan ibn Ali (ra) in rich detail: his joyous birth, the Prophet ﷺ’s love for him, his unique...

The son of the first martyrs, a martyr himself, and the father of a martyr. Ammar ibn Yasir (ra) was part of a family chosen by Allah for shahadah. Learn his inspiring story, from being one of the first Muslims; facing...

A Palestinian companion of the Prophet ﷺ. The first to light up masjids with oil lamps. He loved the Qur’an. He famously met the Dajjal. This is the story of the incredible Tamim al-Dari (ra). The Firsts is a weekly...

How beautiful would you be if an angel wiped your face? It happened to Jarir ibn Abdullah (ra), a Yemeni companion of the Prophet ﷺ. He was called “the Yusuf of this ummah.” But he had another special gift—the power of...

A famous Christian king enters the Prophet ﷺ’s room in Madinah. A moment of unexpected humility shakes him to his core. How did a feared leader become one of Islam’s devoted companions? The Firsts is a weekly video...

He stood guard over the Muslims’ camp in the middle of the night, praying qiyam. Three enemy arrows struck him as he prayed. But the Friend of the Qur’an wouldn’t stop praying. What happened next? The Firsts is a weekly...

He was the spokesperson of the Prophet ﷺ—an eloquent man with a powerful voice. But he committed a sin that’s more serious than you might think: he raised his voice over the voice of the Prophet ﷺ. The Firsts is a...