Makkah
- Arabia before Islam
- Birth, childhood and early life
- The beginning of revelation
- The early Muslim community in Makkah
Seerah (Biography of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him)
The life of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, told in order, from his early life in Makkah to the Madinah period.
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About this subject
Seerah is the study of the life of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. Lessons follow the events of his life in order, with the places, people and circumstances of each period.
Lessons are taught from established works of Seerah and presented at a level that suits the learner, from stories for younger children to a fuller study for adults.
- Focus
- Biography (Seerah)The events of the life of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, in order.
- How it differs from other subjects
- Seerah is biography. It is related to Islamic History, which covers the periods after the Prophet's lifetime, and to Tafseer, which explains the Quran.
Who it may suit
Children, teenagers and adults. Younger learners hear the main events as stories; older learners study them in more detail.
- Children who learn best when the main events are told as stories, in order
- Teenagers who want a fuller account of the Prophet's life, peace be upon him
- Adults who want to study the Seerah in order and in more detail
- For
- ChildrenTeenagersAdults
- Starting level
- BeginnerIntermediate
Before you start
- None.
Taught from established works of Seerah
Lessons follow established works of Seerah and present events respectfully. The tutor does not add unsupported stories or quotations, and where sources give different accounts of a detail, lessons say so.
Learning objectives
- Know the main events of the Prophet's life in order
- Know the key places and people of each period
- Describe his character and conduct as recorded in the Seerah
These are goals to work towards, not promises. Progress depends on the learner’s starting point, age and regular practice, and we do not set a fixed timeframe.
Topics covered
An outline, not a fixed syllabus. What is covered, and in what order, is planned around the learner.
Madinah
- The migration (Hijrah) to Madinah
- Building the community in Madinah
- Major events of the Madinah period
- The final years
Character
- His character and conduct with family, companions and others
How lessons may be structured
Lesson length, the number of classes a week and the pace are agreed with you before lessons begin.
In order
Events are taught in sequence, so learners see how each period leads to the next.
Suited to age
Stories and simple timelines for children; more detail and discussion for teenagers and adults.
Established sources
Lessons follow established works of Seerah. The tutor does not add unsupported stories.
Related subjects
Islamic History
The major periods, places and people of Muslim history, from established sources.
Tafseer
The meaning, context and themes of the Quran, explained from established works of tafseer.
Duas and Supplications
Everyday duas: the words, correct pronunciation, meaning and when they are said.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Seerah suitable for young children?
Yes, at their level. Younger learners hear the main events as stories, in order; older learners study them in more detail and discuss them.
Which sources are used?
Lessons follow established works of Seerah. Tell us if you have a preference; we confirm the sources the tutor uses before lessons begin.
How is Seerah different from Islamic History?
Seerah is the life of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. Islamic History continues from there, with the periods and people that followed.
Do lessons follow a set order?
Events are usually taught in the order they happened, so each period leads into the next. The depth of each topic is adjusted to the learner.