Anwar al-Awlaki is a Muslim scholar of Yemeni heritage born in New Mexico. He served as an Imam in California, and later in the Washington, D.C. area where he headed the Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center and was also the Muslim Chaplain at George Washington University. In 2004 he returned to his native Yemen where he taught at Eman university until his arrest in mid 2006. Imam Anwar was released from custody on the 12th of December 2007 having spent a year and a half behind bars. In his first interview since his release, conducted by former Guantanamo Detainee and cageprisoners spokesman Moazzam Begg, he spoke about the conditions of his detention and shared his reflections on his time in prison.
The Life of Prophet Muhammad (S) – Makkan Period
In these talks, the Imam eloquently presents the Makkan, period of the Prophet’s life in a detailed manner, deriving valuable lessons from it and thus making it relevant to our modern times. This series is primarily based on Ibn Kathir’s book on the Sirah.
The Life of Prophet Muhammad(S)
- Madinah Period ----- PART 1
This set of lectures covers the first five years of the Medina era which include the all important events of the Hijrah, the establishment of the first Islamic State, the battle of Badr, the Battle of Uhud, and finally the battle of the Trench.
The Life of Prophet Muhammad (S)
Madinah Period ----- Part Two
In these talks, Imam covers the last five years of the life of the Messenger of Allah, Muhammad (SAW) from the fifth year of Hijra to the tenth. It includes the important events of the truce of Hudaybiyyah, the battle of Khaibar, the battle of Muatah, the conquest of Makkah, the battle of Hunain, the battle of Tabuk and finally the passing away of the seal of the Prophets.