Shaykh Abdul Nasir Jangda
The Seerah - Life of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) podcast is authored and presented by Shaykh Abdul Nasir Jangda of the Qalam Institute.
This series, often referred to as "Seerah Pearls", aims to highlight tantalizing learning points from each stage of the Prophet's ﷺ life. It goes beyond dry facts to provide eternal practical lessons for everyday life.
What is 'Seerah'?
Linguistically, it means 'a path' or 'to walk in a particular direction'. More figuratively, it refers to the Prophetic biography—covering everything from his daily practices and physical characteristics to his family life and expeditions.
Authentic Sources
Cross-referenced with classical works like Ibn Ishaq and Ibn Hisham.
Humanizing History
Aiming to engender true love for the Prophet ﷺ through knowing his character.
The Quranic Pattern
The Quran itself states that there is not a better example than the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) himself:
"There has certainly been for you in the Messenger of Allah an excellent pattern for anyone whose hope is in Allah and the Last Day and [who] remembers Allah often."
— Quran 33:21
This series aims to humanise the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) and provide eternal practical lessons, as well as engender love for the best of humankind.
How can you possibly love someone you do not know?