House of Al-Arqam

Video Title : Story of the House of Al-Arqam

Video Description : Another short cartoon for kids. This one is the Story of the House of Al-Arqam where the Prophet (SAW) gathered his companions regularly to instruct them in the teachings of Islam.

Dar Al-Arqam


In the name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Ever-Merciful. All prayers and blessings of Allah be upon our master, the most noble Prophet (s.a.w).

The Prophet (s.a.w) and his companions had been inflicted with great tortures. Many of the companions were humiliated, tortured, or witnessed murder of their beloved.

In order to lift his companions’ spirits, the Prophet (s.a.w) introduced and conducted training courses for the companions to give them much needed moral support.

It was very astute of the Prophet (s.a.w) to select the 17-year-old Al-Arqam’s house for Quraysh would have never suspected it, due to the Al-Arqam’s young age. Al-Arqam’s house also had a great advantage; it was constructed in the middle of Al-Arqam’s own tribe, which offered the Muslims great protection.

The companions who attended them turned out to be the ones who ultimately excelled in sublime values that included team spirit, brotherhood, loving one another for the sake of Allah, purifying one’s heart, striving to be close to Allah, loving one’s land and community, and gaining a better understanding of world affairs.

The Prophet (s.a.w) only selected people who were unique, and the uniqueness about Al-Arqam was the house he offered and donated for Islam. Moreover, out of gratitude, when the Prophet (s.a.w) immigrated from Makkah to Madinah he bought a house for Al-Arqam there.

Ibn-Al-Arqam lived until the time of Uthman Ibn-Affan. Dar Al-Arqam was indeed an example that should be followed to guide the young to new horizons.

(excerpts from articles in www.amrkhaled.net/)