Why do people experience trials and tribulations in this world? And why does prosperity, when it finally comes, so often prove to be the real test? In this second volume of Enlightening Insights from the Calls of the Messengers, Sayyed Ahmed Alhasan reflects upon the stories of the prophets to reveal the wisdom behind divine punishment and the mercy that always precedes it. Through the story of Noah and the communities who came after him, this book asks challenging questions about how a messenger can be known, what signs God sends as proof, and why so many people who witness those signs still choose to deny them. It is a close look at the scholars and leaders who stand between a people and the truth, and at the followers who choose to trust them anyway, and at what becomes of all of them when the time for excuses runs out. Written with the wisdom that is the signature of all of this author’s works, this volume speaks directly to anyone searching for how to recognize truth in an age of competing claims. It is guidance for anyone wishing to know how these enlightening insights from the prophets and messengers apply to them, and what role they might play in these stories. Click here to read or download the book Book 2 of 3. Revised Third Edition, 2010 AD / 1431 AH.

The first of a three-part series, this book looks at the calls of Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad, and what can be learned from the different ways each of them called their people to God. Sayyed Ahmed Alhasan draws out qualities such as patience, mercy, steadfastness, reliance upon God, asceticism, sincerity, justice, and courage in confronting falsehood, showing how each prophet’s approach was suited to the particular corruption he faced. Noah’s call was marked by patience, pleading with his people night and day over many years. Abraham confronted the idolatry of his people directly and without hesitation. Moses stood against the tyranny of Pharaoh. Jesus challenged the religious scholars of his time who had led people astray while claiming piety. Muhammad’s call, the author explains, brought together everything found in the calls before him. The book closes by connecting these lessons to the present day, reflecting on what it means to support the call of Imam Mahdi and the patience and sacrifice this requires.   Book 1 of 3 — Revised Third Edition, 2010 AD / 1431 AH