×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Home To Bold Columnists
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Let’s take the positives in this year of sorrow

The tenth year of Prophet Mohamed (PBUH) prophethood is described as the “Year of Sorrow.” This is the year when he lost Khadija, his beloved wife of over 25 years and his uncle, Abu Talib his protector against the oppression of his own tribe.  In the same year, he was also insulted and dirt thrown in his face. This was the early years when the Prophet Mohamed (PBUH) was struggling to proclaim  his prophethood. Indeed it was a year of great sorrow. 2020 was our year of great sorrow.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in