Factbites
 Where results make sense
About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us  

Topic: Hassan ibn Thabit


Related Topics

In the News (Fri 1 Jan 10)

  
  Ghadir Khum (Part 3 of 3)
Ibn Hamzah al-Dimashqi al-Hanafi, in "al-Bayan wal Taarif"...
37 in Siffin): * Ibn 'Uqdah, in "Hadith al-Wilayah"; * Abu Bakr Ju'abi, in "Nakhb al-Manaqib"; * al-Khatib al-Khawarizmi, in "Maqtal al-Imam al-Sibt"; * al-Samhoudi al-Shafi'i, in "Jawahir al-'Aqdain".
Abu Rafi' al-Qabti (Servent of the Messenger of Allah): * Ibn 'Uqdah, in "Hadith al-Wilayah"; * Abu Bakr Ju'abi, in "Nakhb al-Manaqib"; * al-Khatib al-Khawarizmi, in "Maqtal al-Imam al-Sibt"; 9.
www.al-islam.org /encyclopedia/chapter3/4.html   (2191 words)

  
 Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : Arabic literature   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
One notable exception was Hassan ibn Thabit who wrote poems in praise of Muhammed and was known as the "prophet's poet".
Another important biographical dictionary was begun by ibn Khallikan and expanded by al-Safadi and one of the first significant autobiographies was Kitab al-I'tibar which told of Usamah ibn Munqidh and his experiences in fighting in the Crusades.
Ibn Khurradadhbih, apparently an official in the postal service wrote one of the first travel books and the form remained a popular one in Arabic literature with books by ibn Hawqal, ibn Fadlan, al-Istakhri, al-Muqaddasi, al-Idrisi and most famously the travels of ibn Battutah.
www.hallencyclopedia.com /Arabic_literature   (4441 words)

  
 Bilal ibn Ribah - tScholars.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
In Muslim history Bilal ibn Ribah (Arabic: بلال بن رباح) was an Ethiopian born in Mecca in the late 6th century, whom Prophet Muhammad chose as his muezzin.
Bilal's master Umayah ibn Khalaf considered the acceptance of Islam by one of the Banu Jumah slaves as a shock.
According to Ibn Ishaq, Ibn Zaid went to Muhammad with his story and Muhammad, approving, told him to ask an Ethiopian named Bilal, who had a marvelous voice, to call the Muslims to prayer.
www.tscholars.com /encyclopedia/Bilal   (2000 words)

  
 The Fatrah: Intermission of the Prophet Muhammad(P)
Thus, Hasan ibn Thabit, a poet of Yathrib who later became a Muslim, says that when he received his poetic vocation his jinni had appeared to him, thrust him to the ground and forced the inspired words from his mouth.
Muhammad’s religious experiences are quite similar to that of Hassan’s and yet, according to the sources, Hassan’s poetry was a result of his encounter with a jinn or a demon.
Hassan’s experiences were identical to Muhammad’s experiences with the "angel." Muhammad himself goes so far as to claim that Hassan’s poetry was the result of Gabriel and the Holy Spirit assisting him.
www.answering-islam.org /Responses/Menj/fatrah.htm   (10727 words)

  
 Mufti Taqi Usmani's Fatwa on Mawlid
Ibn Dihya compiled a 'Book of Mawlid' for him for which he received 1,000 dinars.
Similarly, Ibn Kathir said in al-Bidaya wa al-Nihaya (Beirut and Riyadh: Maktabat al-Ma`arif and Maktabat al-Nasr, 1966 ed.
Comment: This is another half-truth in the light of Ibn Rajab's report that the vast majority of the authorities settled on the twelfth.
www.livingislam.org /n/tufm_e.html   (6256 words)

  
 Media Monitors Network (MMN) - Home / Platform / Seeking Knowledge -- Our National Imperative
He lived nearly a thousand years ago and was a contemporary of Ibn Sina (Avicenna) and Sultan Mahmoud of Ghazni.
The greatest philosopher, Al-Farabi was a Muslim; the greatest mathematicians Abul Kamil and Ibrahim Ibn Sinan were Muslims; the greatest geographer and encyclopaedist Al-Masudi was a Muslim; the greatest historian, Al-Tabari was still a Muslim."
Muslims should also ponder over the statement made by Mu’adh ibn Jabal (RA): “Acquire knowledge for the pleasure of Allah, for learning engenders piety, reverence for one’s Lord and fear of wrongdoing.
mobile.mediamonitors.net /content/view/full/24937   (2786 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

Factbites
  About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us  
Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.