The beloved Prophet (Sm) was more beautiful than the moon. Allah Almighty created him with incredible beauty. Every Muslim in the world dreams - if only he could see the Prophet Muhammad (Sm) in his lifetime, even if it meant everything!

The beloved Prophet (Sm) was more beautiful than the moon. The beloved Prophet Muhammad (Sm) was the most beautiful creation on earth. Allah Almighty created him with incredible beauty. Every Muslim in the world dreams - if only he could see the Prophet Muhammad (Sm) in his lifetime, even if it meant everything!

There are many narrations from the companions about how the beloved Prophet Muhammad (Sm) was, what his body shape was like. Whenever Hazrat Ali (RA) used to describe the body shape of the Prophet Muhammad (Sm), he would say that the Prophet (Sm) was neither extremely tall nor extremely short. Rather, he was of average height among people. His hair was neither completely curly nor completely straight. Rather, it was moderately curly. He was not very fat and his face was not completely round. Rather, it was long and round.

The skin color was a mixture of red and white. The color of the eyes was black and the eyelashes were long. The joints of the bones were thick. The whole body was hairless, although a thin line of hair ran from the chest to the navel. The palms of the hands and feet were full of flesh. When he walked, he would raise his feet fully and place them on the ground, as if he were descending from a high place.

When he looked in any direction, he would turn his neck completely. Between his two shoulders was a miraculous sign of prophet hood. In fact, he was the Khatamun Nabiyyin (the final one of the prophets). He was the most generous of people, the most truthful. He was the most gentle in nature and of noble lineage. Anyone who suddenly saw him would be afraid. On the other hand, anyone who got to know him and mixed with him would love him very much. The companion who described the qualities of the Prophet (peace be upon him) was compelled to say that I have never seen anyone as beautiful as him before or after him. (Tirmidhi Sharif). 

In another hadith, Hazrat Jabir (RA) said, “Whenever the Prophet (Sm) used to walk, anyone who followed that path would easily know that he had walked that path. This was because of the fragrance of his body or, as the narrator says, because of the scent of his sweat.” Darimi. Regarding the appearance of the Holy Prophet (SAW), Hazrat Jabir ibn Samurah (RA) said, “Once I saw the Prophet (SAW) on a moonlit night. Then I looked at the Messenger of Allah (Sm) once and at the moon. He was wearing a red garment. I thought he was more beautiful than the moon.” Tirmidhi and Darimi. Hazrat Ka’b ibn Malik (RA) said, “When the Messenger of Allah (Sm) was happy about something, his face would shine brightly. It seemed as if his face was a piece of the moon. In fact, we could all feel it.” Bukhari and Muslim. Hazrat Ibn Abbas (RA) said, "The Messenger of Allah (Sm) had a gap between his two front teeth. When he spoke, it seemed as if light was radiating from between them." (Darimi)

 

Hazrat Abu Hurairah (RA) said, "I have never seen anyone more beautiful than the Messenger of Allah Muhammad (Sm). It seemed as if the sun was shining on his face. And I have never seen anyone faster in walking than the Prophet (Sm). When he walked, it seemed as if the ground had become narrower for him. We tried our best to keep up with him. However, he walked normally. Tirmidhi. Hazrat Jabir ibn Samurah (RA) said, "The feet of the Messenger of Allah (Sm) were light and thin. He did not laugh loudly except with a soft smile. And whenever I looked at him, I would say to myself, 'He has applied antimony to his eyes.' However, he did not use antimony at that time." Tirmidhi. In short, the beloved Prophet (Sm) was the most beautiful person on earth. He had the best character. He showed the people of the dark ages of Arabia the path of light. He illuminated them with the light of guidance. He taught humanity. He taught politeness. He freed us from the days of ignorance. May Allah Almighty grant us the good fortune to see the Prophet Muhammad (Sm) once in our lives, even in our dreams.  

Amin!

 

 

 

The unknown story of the Aztec civilization. One of the most well-known civilizations of Mesoamerica was the Aztec civilization. It lasted from about 1325 AD to 1521 AD.

One of the most well-known civilizations of Mesoamerica was the Aztec civilization. It lasted from about 1325 AD to 1521 AD. A large part of modern-day central and southern Mexico was under the control of the Aztecs. The Aztec Empire used a combination of military conquest and diplomatic alliances to control this vast region. The Aztecs are still discussed today as the greatest empire to rule Mexico for many reasons. Today's story is about that unknown story.

 

Having many wives is a symbol of social status

The Aztecs practiced polygamy. Although the first marriage was socially celebrated, having more wives meant more income and work power. This served as a central feature of Aztec culture and governance, which was part of a series of new systems and institutions.

 

Men of any social class were allowed to marry as many wives as they wanted. Wives could be of any social class and could be free or slaves. In fact, the number of wives an Aztec man could have depended on his wealth and success. However, the number of wives was not limited solely by financial considerations. Aztec women performed domestic chores and made cloth. Making cloth was considered a prestigious occupation. Successful Aztec warriors could have a free wife as well as a slave wife. However, Aztec nobles typically had hundreds of wives. Chiefs and kings usually collected wives from their subordinate villages.

 

In many cases, the marriage system was used to establish diplomatic relations, whether voluntarily or involuntarily. Among these, the first wife had the highest status. Although all other wives were legally equal in status, in practice they were ranked based on love and respect for their husbands.

The largest ancient city in the world

 

The year is 1450. Two pyramids painted red and blue, each about 9 stories high, stand tall on a large platform in the center of the city of Tenochtitlan.

 

Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec Empire, is home to a bustling zoo, botanical gardens, and markets. Nearby, farmers work in canoes on floating plantations where tamarind, tomatoes, peas, and other crops are grown. About 300,000 people call this city home, which was one of the largest cities in the world at the time. The Aztec Empire lasted about 200 years and was the last major civilization in Mesoamerica (the region from present-day northwestern Mexico to the Central American country of El Salvador) until Europeans arrived and conquered the region. Today, 500 years later, when the Aztec civilization fell, the ruins of Tenochtitlan lie beneath modern Mexico City. The people who formed the Aztec Empire called themselves the Mexica (Me-shi-kah). They believed that they actually came from the legendary place of Aztlan, and so historians later called them Aztecs.

The brutal practice of human sacrifice and barbarity

 

he Aztecs are most notorious for their bloodshed and brutality. Human sacrifice was an important religious practice in the Aztec civilization. It was performed to appease the gods and maintain the balance of nature. In particular, human blood and life were sacrificed to empower the sun god Huitzilopochtli. Prisoners of war or slaves were usually selected for sacrifice and their hearts were removed and offered to the gods. They believed that if the gods were not properly sacrificed, the sun would stop rising and destruction would descend upon the earth.

 

It was a way to demonstrate political power in addition to religious beliefs. The Aztecs sacrificed about 20,000 people each year, and this number increased fourfold when new temples were built. Removing the heart while alive, flaying, and dismembering the limbs were all part of their religious rituals. Not only that, but at one time human sacrifice was also included in taxes. Sometimes women and children were sacrificed. However, most of the victims were prisoners of war collected from neighboring kingdoms.

 

These captives were often sacrificed on the top of the Templo Mayor (Great Temple) in the heart of Tenochtitlan. However, modern scholars now see this as more than just barbaric behavior. It was part of a religious belief and social structure that influenced the economic and political systems of their civilization.

 

In search of an eagle sitting on a cactus

 From the Aztecs to the Conquistadors The Toltec civilization collapsed in the early 1200s. The Toltec civilization was a highly developed civilization located in central Mexico just before the rise of the Aztecs. It was a magnificent urban center. It had pyramids, temples, tall buildings, and many statues. When it fell, hunter-gatherers and various other tribes took advantage of it. Among them was a group called the Chichimeca, led by Soltl. They moved from the arid plateau of northern Mexico to the fertile, densely populated areas of the central region. Soltl's Chichimeca intermarried with the surviving Toltecs. This led to a period of peace and cultural progress in the Valley of Mexico. It was during this time that the Aztecs, who according to legend were wandering to settle in a new place, built a temporary settlement near the ruins. There they improved their approach to agriculture and acquired other technological knowledge. However, their stay was temporary. According to Aztec tradition, the god Huitzilopochtli ordered them to leave again in search of a permanent home.

 

The location of which would be marked by an eagle. The eagle would sit on a cactus and hold a snake in its mouth (it is depicted on the Mexican national flag). A long pilgrimage began, which ended in 1325 on a small island in Lake Texcoco. Where the older members of the group saw the eagle, the cactus, and the snake. There they built a temple and around it, on the islands of Lake Texcoco, they built the first settlements of the city of Tenochtitlan, which later became a powerful city.

 

Agriculture is the main traditional way of life

Tenochtitlan was on an island in a lake. So the Aztecs created a floating agricultural system from the swamps, which is still used in Mexico City today. These were called chinampas. They first built square fences with bamboo fronds in the swamps. When water flowed through the fronds, the mud and debris would be trapped, forming a wall. They would also plant willow trees between the branches to make the wall stronger. They would then fill the wall with soil until it floated above the water. Farmers would row their canoes to cultivate the land. The Aztecs used long stone channels called archaducts to bring water into the city. From there, water was supplied to flower gardens, private homes, and city fountains. Young Aztec children were educated at home, but as teenagers, all boys went to school. Where they were trained in philosophy, nature, music, military science, and one of several other professions. Women were usually engaged in child-rearing and household chores. However, some women could also become doctors or teachers. Men worked in agriculture. However, some people were also engaged in pottery, woodworking, or metalworking.

 

All adult males were required to serve in the military, and the elite members of Aztec society were the main warriors. But life for conquered peoples under Aztec rule was extremely difficult. They were forced to work in the military; were made slaves; or were sacrificed to Aztec gods. The Aztecs built temples and pyramids throughout their empire. These structures were places of worship for the gods, sacrifices, and sometimes the resting places of the emperors.

 

A 200-year journey

The Aztec Empire lasted from 1325 to 1521. This powerful empire in the Valley of Mexico grew and flourished for over 200 years. During this period of history, they expanded their influence in various regions and established a strong organizational structure. The Aztec Empire was based on their capital city of Tenochtitlan, which is now Mexico City. This city was home to three million people. The city's advanced waterways and technology made it an important commercial and cultural center.

 

The Aztec Empire can be described as a military regime, where new territories were conquered through war and conquest. The Aztecs followed a system known as 'mochtum'.

 

The Aztecs created a strong administrative structure, where the emperor or Tlatoctini (ruler of the world) held supreme power. He performed both religious and military duties. Under him was a well-organized government. Where the administration was divided into various departments and provincial governors implemented the emperor's orders. In addition, the Aztecs were also skilled in science, mathematics, and agriculture. They used advanced technologies for farming. Such as irrigation systems and the establishment of farms on the ground. Their religious beliefs were very strong and they played a huge role in religious festivals and worship, the most famous of which was their practice of human sacrifice.

 

Smallpox and the decline of Spanish influence   
 

The fall of the Aztec civilization was not an isolated event. The process took place between 1519 and 1521. Several factors were at play in this decline, including external invasions, disease outbreaks, and internal political unrest.

 

First, Spanish troops led by Spanish conquistador Hernán Cortés launched an attack against the Aztecs.In 1519, Cortés arrived on the coast of Mexico and headed for the city of Tenochtitlan. The Aztec emperor Montezuma II initially welcomed him because he believed that Cortés might be the reincarnation of Quetzalcoatl, an ancient Aztec god. However, Cortés's troops were extremely powerful. In particular, they used firearms, rifles, and horses, which were unfamiliar to the Aztecs. At that time, in 1521, Cortés and his army besieged the city of Tenochtitlan and defeated the Aztecs.

 

Second, disease outbreaks were crucial to the Aztecs' downfall. The Spanish brought diseases from Europe, such as chicken pox, pneumonia, and flu. These spread quickly among the Aztecs. The Aztecs had no natural immunity, and these diseases killed millions of Aztecs. Disease greatly reduced their population and weakened their ability to wage war.

 

Internal conflict was also a factor in the decline. There were some indigenous groups within Aztec society that rebelled against Aztec exploitation. These groups allied with the Spanish and fought against the Aztecs. In addition, there was some internal unrest during the reign of the Aztec emperor Montezuma II, which led to growing discontent among the people. The Spanish considered the Aztec religious and social practices to be barbaric, which gave them the moral basis for their destruction. And from there, the path of Spanish colonization was paved and a new chapter in the history of the Mexican region began.

 

Aztec in pieces   

This 12-foot-wide calendar stone helped the Aztecs keep track of the year.

 

♦ The Aztecs used cocoa beans (coffee seeds) as currency.

♦ The Aztec capital was located on the site of present-day Mexico City. Tenochtitlan was once one of the most populous cities in the world, home to around 200,000 people.

♦ On the busiest market days in Tenochtitlan, 50,000 people would come.

♦ The Aztecs used to build artificial islands called chinampas, which were the mainstay of their agricultural production.

The main weapon of the Aztecs was the macuahuitl, which was a wooden sword with a sharp stone blade.

 

♦ The Aztecs played a game called Ullamaliztli, which was played with a 16-pound rubber ball. The heavy rubber ball was played using only the shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees; the use of hands or feet was prohibited. It was played on a rectangular field with a circular ring on the wall, and a goal was scored if the ball was passed through the ring. The game was not only for entertainment, but also carried religious and symbolic significance, reflecting the conflict between light and darkness, or good and evil. In many cases, the losing team was sacrificed as a human sacrifice, which added to the mystery of the game.

 

♦ The Aztecs used two calendars: a 365-day calendar and a 260-day cycle. These two calendars coincided every 52 years.

 

♦ The Aztecs spoke the Nahuatl language, which is still used among many communities in Mexico today. 

 

Several words from the Aztec language, Nahuatl, are used in our daily lives, such as ‘chocolate’, ‘tomato’, ‘avocado’ and ‘chili’. Many of the foods we eat today – such as corn tortillas, hot chocolate and popcorn – were also eaten by the Aztecs. 

 

♦ The Aztecs had advanced medical science. They treated diseases with various herbs and natural ingredients.

♦ The Aztecs knew the technique of making chocolate from cocoa and it was considered the food of the gods.

♦ The Aztecs worshipped over 200 gods, each with its own festivals. 

♦ Many of the gods had human-like qualities, and their life stories were fascinating and complex. 

♦ The Aztecs had a highly organized tax system. Conquered kingdoms paid them tribute, which could be food, gold, or other resources. 

♦ Their main temple, the Templo Mayor, was the center of Aztec religious life. Human sacrifice was most common here. 

♦ Women played important roles in trade, medicine, and family responsibilities. 

♦ The Aztecs placed great importance on beauty. They wore jewelry, bright clothing, and carved stones. ♦ The Aztecs recorded their history and religious stories in hieroglyphics, known as codexes. 

♦ The last emperor of the Aztec Empire was Cuauhtémoc, who was captured and killed by the Spanish.

 

  

 

 

Pictures that can change your perception of time. History is not just about ancient events. Many events that seem ancient are actually more recent than that, and some modern institutions are actually older than any extinct civilization.

By comparing some historical milestones side by side, we can understand how time has progressed differently in different parts of the world. Online portal Bright Side has put together some images that reveal unexpected connections and may change our perception of time.

Elizabeth II and Marilyn Monroe may have been the same age

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, and Marilyn Monroe, one of the most iconic actresses of the 1950s, were both born in 1926. They were born just a month apart. They met at the London premiere of The Battle of the River Plate in 1956, when they were both 30. The Queen had been on the throne for just four years, and Monroe was at the peak of her career.

Woolly mammoths were still alive when the pyramids were being built.

We usually think of woolly mammoths as extinct creatures along with the dinosaurs. But woolly mammoths were still roaming the earth when the ancient Egyptians were building the Pyramids of Giza. The pyramids were built about 4,500 years ago. A 2019 study found that the last woolly mammoths on Wrangel Island in the Arctic Ocean went extinct about 4,000 years ago.

 

Anne Frank and Martin Luther King Jr. were born in the same year.

Anne Frank and Martin Luther King Jr. are two iconic figures who were victims of torture and oppression, but who inspired others through their words. Anne Frank's diary and Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech represent two different periods - the Holocaust in Germany and the Civil Rights Movement in America.

But both of these historical figures were born in 1929, a time of economic uncertainty and the Great Depression. King was born on January 15 in Atlanta, and Frank on June 12 in Frankfurt.

 

Oxford University is older than the Aztec Empire 

 

About 500 miles west of the Maya civilization of Central America, the Aztecs emerged as a new civilization. They were a Mesoamerican civilization that flourished during the Postclassic period, from about 1300 to 1521 AD. The Aztec people were a diverse ethnic group of people from central Mexico. The capital of the Aztec Empire, Tenochtitlan, was founded in 1325, in what is now Mexico City. But even earlier, in 1096, Oxford University began teaching. By the 13th century, university dormitories and the first colleges had been established.

 

Slavery was not banned in Mauritania before the iPod

Mauritania ratified the Forced Labor Convention in 1961. Mauritania was the last country in the world to officially abolish slavery in 1981. The practice was then abolished through a presidential decree. But it has not stopped since.

Slavery was prevalent. In 2007, six years after Apple released the first iPod in 2001, legal action was taken to punish slave owners. This means that slavery was prevalent even at the time of groundbreaking inventions like the iPod.

 

There is not much time gap between the invention of aviation and the landing on the moon.  

The Wright Brothers made the first successful powered flight on December 17, 1903. Within just six decades, humans were able to build rockets and spacecraft that took us far above the sky. On July 20, 1969, the Apollo 11 mission successfully landed on the moon. And Neil Armstrong took the first step on the moon as a 'giant step for mankind.' When you consider that, the gap between these two historical events is not very large.

 

Thomas Edison was alive when the Empire State Building opened. 
 

One of the greatest inventors of all time, Thomas Alva Edison played a major role in modernizing human life. He contributed to inventions such as the electric light bulb, the phonograph, and the movie camera. He also played a significant role in improving the telegraph and telephone.

Thomas Alva Edison died on October 18, 1931. But during his lifetime, the Empire State Building was lit on May 1, 1931. During the inauguration, US President Herbert Hoover symbolically turned on the lights from the White House.

 

Harvard University is older than Newton's law of gravity 

 

Harvard University was founded as a college in Massachusetts in 1636 and its name was changed to Harvard in 1639. About 50 years after its founding, in 1687, Sir Isaac Newton published his law of universal gravitation. 

 

According to Newton's law of universal gravitation, "Every particle in the universe attracts every other particle with a force which is proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between their centers." This law turned the tide of science. Calculus was not even taught at Harvard at that time, because Newton had discovered calculus in the mid-to-late 1660s.

 

Betty White is older than slice bread. 

 

Actress and comedian Betty White lived through a time when sliced ​​bread was invented six years after she was born. Betty White was born on January 17, 1922, and pre-cut bread was first sold in Chillicothe on July 7, 1928. Betty White spent a nearly seven-decade career as a television pioneer. She was best known for her numerous television appearances, starring in sitcoms, sketch comedies, and game shows. In this comparison, she is older than sliced ​​bread.

 

 

Tiffany & Co. is older than the Kingdom and Republic of Italy.

 

Tiffany & Co. opened its first store in New York City in 1837. At that time, Mazzini and Garibaldi Giuseppe led a small army into the Italian peninsula. The goal was to conquer the various city-states and unite them under one ruler. The Kingdom of Italy was established in 1861. At the end of World War II, the Italian monarchy was abolished and King Victor Emmanuel III formally abdicated. In June 1946, Italy officially became a republic.

 

Space Research Began Before Earthquakes Increase Understood

 

 

Humans began exploring space long ago, when scientists could not explain the movement of the Earth's crust. When the energy stored in the Earth's interior due to the compression of rocks is suddenly released, the Earth's surface trembles for a moment and some parts of the crust move, and this vibration is called an earthquake.

 

The idea of ​​continental drift was first proposed in 1912. However, it was not accepted until Jason Morgan published the theory of plate tectonics in 1967. It was then that people began to understand earthquakes. Before that, the Soviet Union launched the first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, in 1957. Interestingly, people did this before they understood earthquakes!

 

Machu Picchu and the Sistine Chapel were built around the same time.
 

 

 

Machu Picchu is a pre-Columbian Inca city located 2,400 meters (7,875 feet) above sea level. It is located on a mountain peak above the Urubamba Valley in Peru. It is essentially a fortress built of single-stone blocks. The Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, on the other hand, is decorated with Renaissance artwork. However, both of these structures were built within a 20-50 year gap. Machu Picchu was built between 1421 and 1476, while the restoration of the Sistine Chapel began between 1477 and 1480.