Yusuf Circle Sheffield
Yusuf Circle Sheffield 500 episodes Nov 9, 2026
Podcast by Yusuf Circle Sheffield, a community group based in Sheffield, UK. The podcast likely covers topics related to Islamic teachings, community events, and discussions. It is produced by the Yusuf Circle Sheffield organization.
Episodes
S6 - Sawdah bint Zam’a - The Mothers of the Believers رضي الله عنهم are lovingly and lightly rebuked in Surah Tahreem.
Sawdah bint Zam’a رضي الله عنها
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The Mothers of the Believers رضي الله عنهم are lovingly and lightly rebuked in Surah Tahreem.
The Messenger ﷺ will marry Maryam, Aasiyah and Kulthoom (the sister of Musa (a.s)) رضي الله عنهم in Jannah.
When Aisha رضي الله عنها was ill, Abdullah Ibn Abaas رضي الله عنهم said to her: O Mother of the believers, do not worry, you will reunite with the Messenge
S5 - Sawdah bint Zam’a - The incident of the honey and the Revelation of the first five verses of Surah Tahreem. (Surah 66).
Sawdah bint Zam’a رضي الله عنها
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Razeenah رضي الله عنها was the maid servant of the Messenger ﷺ. She narrates a report where Sawdah رضي الله عنها had once readied herself for the Messenger ﷺ, she looked so beautiful that our other mother Hafsah bint Umar رضي الله عنهم showed signs of possessiveness.
The incident of the honey and the Revelation of the first five verses of Surah Tahreem. (Su
S4 - Sawdah bint Zam’a - A glimpse into our Mothers’ رضي الله عنهم possessiveness over the Messenger ﷺ.
Sawdah bint Zam’a رضي الله عنها
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The Scholars mention 6 reasons why the Messenger ﷺ married Sawdah رضي الله عنها.
Her Hijrah to al-Madinah: As is known, after the Messenger ﷺ migrated to Madinah he could now bring his family رضي الله عنهم over. Zayd Ibn al-Haaritha and Abu Rafi رضي الله عنهم were sent and Sawdah رضي الله عنها was taken by them to Madinah.
A glimpse into our Mothers’ رضي
S3 - Sawdah bint Zam’a - The Messenger ﷺ married Sawdah رضي الله عنها in the 10th year of Prophethood
Sawdah bint Zam’a رضي الله عنها
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The Messenger ﷺ asked Khawla رضي الله عنها to propose on his behalf to Sawdah and Aisha رضي الله عنهم.
Sawdah رضي الله عنها had Haatib Ibn Amr رضي الله عنه as her wali, he was her cousin and brother in law.
The Messenger ﷺ married Sawdah رضي الله عنها in the 10th year of Prophethood, either in Ramadan or Shawaal. Sawdah is the only wife along with Khadija
S2 - Sawdah bint Zam’a - The marriage between the Messenger ﷺ and Sawdah رضي الله عنها.
Sawdah bint Zam’a رضي الله عنها
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When Sakraan رضي الله عنه passed away, Sawdah رضي الله عنها was now a widow. They had a son together: Abdul Rahman رضي الله عنه. He fought at the battle of Jaloola and was martyred, this was during Umar’s رضي الله عنه Khilafat. Sawdah رضي الله عنها was still alive at this time.
The Messenger’s ﷺ grandfather, Abdul Muttalib, was born in Madinah. His mother,
S1 - Sawdah bint Zam’a - The Mother of the Believers
The Mother of the Believers
Sawdah bint Zam’a رضي الله عنها
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Sawdah رضي الله عنها is the second wife of the Messenger ﷺ. She رضي الله عنها is from the Banu Amir Ibn Lu’ay.
Sawdah رضي الله عنها was one of the earliest Muslims. She was first married to Sakraan Ibn Amr رضي الله عنه, who was her first cousin. He initially didn’t embrace Islam but Sawdah رضي الله عنها gave him dawah over time
S9 - Reflections - The blessings of Paradise are such that even the food we eat will speak to us!
Reflections
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The blessings of Paradise are such that even the food we eat will speak to us!
The Pure drink we will drink in Paradise: Abu Darda رضي الله عنه said it is white, like silver. We drink this after eating and our stomachs shrink, we then sweat beautiful musk.
The Messenger ﷺ said Paradise’s fragrance can be smelt from a distance of 40 years.
Paradise is living. It is anxious f
S15 - Surah 28 al Qassas - Verse 43-46
Surah 28 Qassas Verses 43-46
Session 15
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After the Torah was revealed, nations were not totally destroyed, except for those who broke the Sabbath (S7 v163 -166), a people who lived in a village named Ayla near Madyan.
Our sacred day is to attend the Jumma Prayer on time!
"And God wished to favour me with, so He said (Exalted is He!): "And you were not beside the Mountain when We called y
S8 - Reflections - Fudayl Ibn Iyaad (r.h) said Paradise is so beautiful because its ceiling is The Arsh of Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى.
Reflections
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The Messenger ﷺ said Paradise has 100 levels, one of which can hold all of the creations of the kingdoms! (Mankind, jinnkind, Angelkind (a.s) etc).
Fudayl Ibn Iyaad (r.h) said Paradise is so beautiful because its ceiling is The Arsh of Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى.
The Messenger ﷺ said the residents of Paradise will continue to increase in beauty and excellence just as the re
S7 - Reflections - The fuel of the Hellfire is men and stones
Reflections
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Onto our eternal homes
The Messenger ﷺ said if you was to bring just one small piece of Paradise and place it in the world, the entire world would become a place of pleasure. This piece could be something as small as a cloth, pebble or branch!
The hammers of Hell are made of iron and will be used to strike those in Hell. The Messenger ﷺ said if all of mankind and jinnkind tog
S14 - Surah 28 al Qassas - Verse 39-42
Surah 28 Qassas- Verses 39-42
Session 14
The body of Fir'awn is preserved for Mankind.
Pride is to reject the truth and to look down on others.
S13 - Surah 28 al Qassas - Verse 36-38
Surah 28 Qassas- Verses 36-38
Session 13
The infidels claim that the Signs are nothing but sorcery.
The good deeds remain with you in the grave and you say, I thought you were the least important.
Every breath of your life is precious!
Jibreel (A.S) is enraged by Firawn;
50k masons were deployed to build a tower for Pharaoh; Jibreel (A.S) knocks it down.
5 categories are invited to the forg
S6 - Reflections Sufyaan Ibn Uyayyna (r.h): “The dead are in need of dua more than the living are in need of food”.
Reflections
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Sufyaan Ibn Uyayyna (r.h): “The dead are in need of dua more than the living are in need of food”.
When we supplicate for the deceased, an Angel (a.s) presents the dua as a gift and the inhabitants of the grave use it to decorate their graves.
The Messenger ﷺ would visit the martyrs of Uhud رضي الله عنهم every Saturday. Abu Bakr and Umar رضي الله عنهم did this during their K
S5 - Reflections - Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى loves the one who remembers death.
Reflections
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The Messenger ﷺ: “No one remembers death during hardship except it pleases him. No one remembers death during ease except it restrains him”.
Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى loves the one who remembers death.
If you pass away on a Friday you are protected from the trials of the grave and receive the reward of 100 martyrs.
Onto graves
We have two homes, one on the surface of th
S4 - Reflections - Mawlana Rumi (r.h): “Death in reality is our wedding with eternity”.
Reflections
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Amr Ibn al-Aas رضي الله عنه said to his son Abdullah رضي الله عنه when the former was dying: “Death is an affliction that defies all description”.
The Messenger ﷺ: “Death is equal to 300 blows with a sword”.
The pangs of death are a purification for the believer. The Messenger ﷺ said: “Death is an atonement for every Muslim”.
Mawlana Rumi (r.h): “Death in reality is our wed
S3 - Reflections - The Messenger ﷺ: “There is no worship greater than being disinclined from this world”.
Reflections
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The Messenger ﷺ: “There will be many people who forget Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى and His Messenger ﷺ due to their love for wealth. Hence, on the Day of Judgment they shall enter the fire”.
By practicing Zuhud, Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى will love you. By staying away from people’s possessions, people will love you.
The Messenger ﷺ: “There is no worship greater than being
S2 - Reflections - The Messenger ﷺ: “Do not engross your hearts in this world”
Reflections
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Surah [87:16-17]: “Yet foolishly you prefer the life of this world, even though the Hereafter is far better and more lasting”.
The Messenger ﷺ: “There is no true life except the life of the Hereafter”.
The Messenger ﷺ: “Your love of something makes you blind and deaf”.
The Messenger ﷺ: “Do not engross your hearts in this world”
S1 - Reflections - The Messenger ﷺ: “The world and everything it contains is cursed, except for Zhikr of Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَ
Reflections
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Surah [80:24]: “Let man look at his food”. Ibn Abaas رضي الله عنهم said this refers to one’s excrement.
The Messenger ﷺ: “The world and everything it contains is cursed, except for Zhikr of Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى, what He سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى is pleased with, a scholar and a student of knowledge”.
The Messenger ﷺ: “Whoever is content with little provision in that world
S5 - Character - The Messenger ﷺ: “You can never attain attraction of people through wealth, but you can do it with a cheerful face”.
Character
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The 3rd sign of the Awliya: They genuinely want the best for others.
The Messenger ﷺ: “You can never attain attraction of people through wealth, but you can do it with a cheerful face”.
The 4th sign of the Awliya: They are always content.
The 5th sign of the Awliya: They hate sinning.
The Messenger ﷺ said sins scar the heart. (It thus makes sense why the Awliya have the pur
S4 - Character - The Messenger ﷺ: “Iman is naked, its clothing is piety”.
Character
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The Messenger ﷺ: “Iman is naked, its clothing is piety”.
Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه: “and remembrance of the righteous expiates sins”.
The Messenger ﷺ said whoever fulfils a brothers need, I (ﷺ) will be standing close to The Scales of Justice on the Day of Judgement and if his sins are heavier, I (ﷺ) will intercede for him.
Anas رضي الله عنه: “Become a scholar. If you ca
S3 - Character - Some signs of the Awliya so we know who to keep company with.
Character
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The Messenger ﷺ famously said in a Hadith that a woman is married for 4 reasons: 1). Money, 2). Status, 3). Beauty and 4). Her religiousness, so marry the religious woman. (If we are supposed to be selective of our friends, then what about our life long partner!).
A man from the Bani Israel was known as: “the vulgar one”. He saw a pious man from amongst the Bani Israeel and deci
S2 - Character - Ibn al-Jawzi (r.h) said the more forbidden something is, the more our nafs wants it.
Character
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The Messenger ﷺ said the believer has 5 enemies: 1). The jealousy of another believer, 2). The enemy of a hypocrite, 3). The struggle of an unbeliever to take his life, 4). The misleadings of shaytan and 5). Your nafs.
Ibn al-Jawzi (r.h) said the more forbidden something is, the more our nafs wants it.
One of the best ways one can purify himself is to keep the company of the r
S1 - Character - The Messenger ﷺ: “and I guarantee a dwelling in the highest part of Paradise for the one who has a good character”.
Character
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The Messenger ﷺ: “and I guarantee a dwelling in the highest part of Paradise for the one who has a good character”.
The Messenger ﷺ: “Indeed, Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى elevates the one who behaves humbly”.
The Messenger ﷺ in a dua said: “O Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى, I seek refuge in You from the evil of pride”.
In Surah [7:146] Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى Says He will tu
S4 - Family -The Messenger ﷺ: “The best of you are those who are the best to their family and I am the best of you all to my family”.
Family
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The Messenger ﷺ: “The best of you are those who are the best to their family and I am the best of you all to my family”.
Abu Waa’il رضي الله عنه: “One dirham earned through trade is more beloved to me than ten dirhams given to me as a gift”.
Onto character
The Messenger ﷺ: “Good character brings the best of this world and the Hereafter”.
The Messenger ﷺ: “A person may achieve
S3 - Family - Just because both parties are pious doesn’t mean the marriage will be a bed of roses
Family
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A man رضي الله عنه wanted to get married and the Messenger ﷺ advised him: “Search for a good mother for your children”.
Just because both parties are pious doesn’t mean the marriage will be a bed of roses. Ups and downs are normal and even the greatest of creation ﷺ had situations with his blessed wives رضي الله عنهم.
The Messenger ﷺ: “You must not speak to her foul language”. One
S2 - Family - The Messenger ﷺ: “The fragrance of your children is the fragrance of Paradise”.
Family
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Hasan al-Basri (r.h) said none of the inhabitants of the Heavens and the Earth know the reward for the one who brings joy to his dependents, children and family, I.e the reward is unfathomable.
The Messenger ﷺ told us to play with and amuse our families. He ﷺ disliked being too strict. They must be given time and love.
The Messenger ﷺ: “The fragrance of your children is the fragr
S1 - Family - If you look at your parents with affection, you get the reward of Hajj Mabroor.
Family
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The Messenger ﷺ: “Serving your parents with kindness is more virtuous than Salah, fasting, sadaqah, Hajj, Umrah and engaging in Jihaad”.
The Messenger ﷺ: “The supplication of the father reaches The Hijab”. (I.e The Veil).
If you look at your parents with affection, you get the reward of Hajj Mabroor. If you look at your father with love, you get the reward of freeing a slave.
S1 - Zhikr of Allah - The Messenger ﷺ: “Strengthen the bond with your Lord سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى by abundantly remembering Him سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى”.
Zhikr of Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى
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The Messenger ﷺ: “Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى Has not favoured any of His servants with anything greater than the ability to do Zhikr of Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى”.
The Messenger ﷺ: “Strengthen the bond with your Lord سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى by abundantly remembering Him سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى”.
If one recites abundant Salawat, Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَ
S1 - Makkah & Madina - The Messenger ﷺ: “Between my house and my pulpit is a garden from the gardens of Paradise”.
Makkah and Madinah:
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The Messenger ﷺ did itikaaf and placed his blessed bedding/couch behind the pillar of repentance. This is the same pillar Abu Lubaba رضي الله عنه tied himself to as a means of his repentance. It is located within the garden of Paradise inside Masjid Nabi ﷺ.
There is also the pillar of Aisha رضي الله عنها, also known as the pillar of drawing lots. Aisha رضي الله عنها sa
S2 - Sadaqah - Shrouds do not have pockets.
Sadaqah
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Shrouds do not have pockets.
The Messenger ﷺ: “Whoever feeds someone for Allah’s سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى sake, then Paradise is incumbent upon him”.
If you think you are sincere, then your sincerity needs sincerity.
Onto Makkah and Madinah:
The Messenger ﷺ: “Establish Salah, give Zakat, perform Hajj and Umrah and be steadfast, you will then be granted steadfastness”.
The Mess
S1 - Sadaqah - By giving Sadaqah, 70 doors are closed that lead to a bad death.
Sadaqah
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By giving Sadaqah, 70 doors are closed that lead to a bad death.
The Messenger ﷺ: “Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى Dislikes both the life of a miser and the death of generous person”.
The Messenger ﷺ: “The ignorant generous one is more beloved to Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى than the worshiping miser”.
The Messenger ﷺ: “Pardoned are the sins of the generous”.
S2 - Fasting - Verily Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى and His Angels (a.s) Send Blessings upon the ones who have Sehri.
Fasting
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There are 4 nights where Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى Showers His Blessings and Mercy: 1). The night of Eid ul-Adha, 2). The night of Eid ul-Fitr, 3). The night of the first of Shabaan and 4). The night of the first of Rajab.
The Messenger ﷺ said whoever keeps 3 fasts in Rajab gets the reward of 900 years of worship.
Verily Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى and His Angels (a.s) Send Bl
S1 - Fasting - If the people in the graves had one wish, they’d wish for one more day of Ramadan.
Fasting
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Ibn al-Jawzi (r.h) said if the people in the graves had one wish, they’d wish for one more day of Ramadan.
If you are consistent with standing at night during Ramadan (be that in Taraweeh, Tahajjud or both, Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى knows best), you will be risen with the Siddiques and the Martyrs.
The Messenger ﷺ said whoever stands in the night of Laylatul Qadr, with Imaan a
S1 - Salah - The Messenger ﷺ said to read 2 Rakats after Midnight is greater than the World and everything encompassed therein. (Tahajjud).
Salah
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The Messenger ﷺ said to read 2 Rakats after Midnight is greater than the World and everything encompassed therein. (Tahajjud).
The Messenger ﷺ: “There are 3 whom Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى Looks at and Laughs: 1). The man who prays at night, 2). When the people straighten their rows for Salah and 3). Standing in the rows for Jihad”.
Some virtues of Salatul Tasbeeh: It wipes out o
S2 - Masjids - The Messenger ﷺ: “Whoever offers Salah in congregation, it is like he has filled his chest with worship”.
Masjids
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The Messenger ﷺ: “Whoever offers Salah in congregation, it is like he has filled his chest with worship”.
Masjids are the magnets of Divine Mercy.
The Messenger ﷺ: “Perform the prescribed prayer, for it is the best Jihad”.
The Messenger ﷺ said of all the things Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى made Fardh, the most virtuous is Tawheed and Salah.
S1 - Wudu & Masjids - The Messenger ﷺ: “A person in Wudhu is comparable to the person who is fasting”.
Wudhu and Masjids
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The Messenger ﷺ: “A person in Wudhu is comparable to the person who is fasting”.
The Messenger ﷺ: “Maintain your purity so that your rizq becomes abundant”.
Sa’eed Ibn al-Musayib (r.h): “Sitting in the Masjid is like sitting with Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى”.
A pious gathering expiates 2 million evil gatherings
S3 - Sacred knowledge - Veneration for the Sunnah is paramount
Sacred Knowledge
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A report from the Salaf mentions for the student to ask a good question is half of knowledge. For the teacher, to say I don’t know is half of knowledge.
Veneration for the Sunnah is paramount. Ibn Taymiyyah (r.h) mentions that the Khawaarij only partially follow the Sunnah, leaving some of it. Because they did this they deviated. So what then of those who do not follow the
S2 - Sacred knowledge - Ali رضي الله عنه highlights 16 points regarding the rights of our teachers.
Sacred Knowledge
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The Messenger ﷺ: “The one who enjoins virtues and forbids evil, he is known as the Khalifa of Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى and His Messenger ﷺ on the Earth”.
The Messenger ﷺ made a dua that may Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى shower His Special Mercy on his (ﷺ) successors. His (ﷺ) successors are those who narrate Hadith and teach them to the people.
Ali رضي الله عنه highligh
S1 - Sacred knowledge - The Messenger ﷺ: “To love knowledge defeats the Shaytaan”.
Sacred Knowledge
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The Messenger ﷺ: “To love knowledge defeats the Shaytaan”.
The Messenger ﷺ: “The seeker of knowledge is actually the seeker of Mercy. The seeker of knowledge is the very pillar of Islam”.
The Messenger ﷺ: “The most superior worship is seeking knowledge”.
The Messenger ﷺ: “There is no greater poverty than ignorance”.
S7 - The Messenger ﷺ - The Messenger ﷺ said we will be with those whom we love, thus it is critical we love the Companions رضي الله عنهم.
The Messenger ﷺ
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The Messenger ﷺ said we will be with those whom we love, thus it is critical we love the Companions رضي الله عنهم. The signs of love are 4: 1). To love what they love, 2). To emulate them, 3). To learn about them and 4). To frequently mention them.
The Messenger ﷺ: “Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى chose me, chose my Companions (رضي الله عنهم) for me and made them my ministers,
S6 - The Messenger ﷺ - The Messenger ﷺ: “Honour and respect the Ansaar (رضي الله عنه
The Messenger ﷺ
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The Messenger ﷺ: “Honour and respect the Ansaar (رضي الله عنهم), for they brought up Islam like a chick is brought up in its nest”.
The Messenger ﷺ: “For every Messenger (a.s) there are heirs, my heirs are the Ansaar, thus look after them for my sake”.
Sa’eed Ibn Zayd رضي الله عنهم, one of the ten promised Paradise, took an oath and said someone who stood in the ranks be
S5 - The Messenger ﷺ - Another honour for the Messenger ﷺ is that the Archangel Israafeel (a.s) only came to him ﷺ
The Messenger ﷺ
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Another honour for the Messenger ﷺ is that the Archangel Israafeel (a.s) only came to him ﷺ and no other Prophet (a.s).
When the Messenger’s ﷺ father, Abdullah رضي الله عنه, passed away the Angels (a.s) wept and said to Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى that the Messenger ﷺ has become orphaned. Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى Said: Do not worry, I am his Protector.
The Buraaq took
S4 - The Messenger ﷺ - The Messenger ﷺ: “My intercession is for the members of my Ummah who commit major sins”.
The Messenger ﷺ
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The Messenger ﷺ: “In the Qur’an my name is Muhammad. In the Injeel it is Ahmad. In the Torah it is Uheed. I am named such for I will keep my Ummah away from the fire. Thus for this reason, love the Arabs wholeheartedly”.
The Messenger ﷺ: “My intercession is for the members of my Ummah who commit major sins”.
The Messenger ﷺ said every Ummah that has been, half of them ar
S3 - The Messenger ﷺ - The Messenger ﷺ: “When the Arabs remove their turbans they will lose their dignity”.
The Messenger ﷺ
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Wahab Ibn Munabih (r.h) said he had read 71 scriptures and no one in history nor in the future matches the Messenger ﷺ in intellect. He ﷺ is the most sound in judgment.
Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى gave permission to the Messenger ﷺ to openly proclaim Prophethood at 40 years old. The Messenger ﷺ knew he was a Prophet before this.
The Messenger ﷺ: “When the Arabs become l
S2 - The Messenger ﷺ - One night, the Messenger ﷺ was shown his entire Ummah
The Messenger ﷺ
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One night, the Messenger ﷺ was shown his entire Ummah. He ﷺ recognised everyone just as one recognises his companion. Such was how much the Messenger ﷺ loved us, his Ummah. اَللَّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ.
Mu’azh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه: “Zhikr of the Prophets (a.s) is an act of worship. Zhikr of the righteous expiates sins”.
When the Messenger ﷺ was a baby, Abaas رضي الله عنه, who at
S1 - The Messenger ﷺ - The Messenger ﷺ: “O Mankind, verily indeed, I am a mercy gifted”.
The Messenger ﷺ
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The Messenger ﷺ: “O Mankind, verily indeed, I am a mercy gifted”.
This mercy was not attainable through hard work, it was bestowed upon the Messenger ﷺ by Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى.
The Messenger ﷺ is a Mercy to the worlds. Worlds here refers to all the kingdoms: be it the animal kingdom, jinn kingdom, Angelic (a.s) kingdom etc. اَللَّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ.
The Messenger ﷺ: “T
S8 - Allah ﷲ - We attribute good to Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى, we attribute evil to ourselves.
Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى
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We attribute good to Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى, we attribute evil to ourselves.
Everything Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى has created, He سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى did so perfectly. There is no flaws in Allah’s سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى design.
The verse of Izza (attached below). Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى needs no one, we are all in need of Him سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى
S7 - Allah ﷲ - Every blessing from Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى is His Grace. Every punishment is Justice.
Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى
(S7)
The Messenger ﷺ: “Whoever’s account is scrutinised, he will be destroyed”. Thus, one must ask for an easy reckoning.
A poem goes as follows: “In my righteous deeds I have no expectation, in Allah’s سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى Mercy I have anticipation”.
Every blessing from Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى is His Grace. Every punishment is Justice.
No one can question
S6 - Allah ﷲ - The Messenger ﷺ said whoever dies of an illness is a martyr.
Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى
(S6)
The Messenger ﷺ said a believer is afflicted with illness due to 2 reasons: 1). A sin which can only be forgiven through this illness and 2). A Maqaam which can only be achieved through this illness.
The Messenger ﷺ said whoever dies of an illness is a martyr.
There is regions of Paradise which can only be achieved through showing sabr during tribulations and
S5 - Allah ﷲ - If you intend to do good, but did not get it done, Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى still rewards you.
Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى
(S5)
If you intend to do good, but did not get it done due to circumstances out of your control, Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى still rewards you. If you get the deed done, Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى multiplies it by x10-700.
If you intend to do a sin but do not do it, it is recorded for you as a good deed.
For the person who is ill, his groaning is converted to سُبْح
S4- Allah ﷻ - The Messenger ﷺ said his entire Ummah has been forgiven except for those who expose their sins
Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى
(S4)
The Messenger ﷺ said if you do not expose your sins in this world then Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى wont expose them on the Day of Judgement. Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى is too kind to expose them.
The Messenger ﷺ said his entire Ummah has been forgiven except for those who expose their sins when Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى had hidden them.
The Messenger ﷺ: “V
S3- Allah ﷻ - Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى Said the Mercy is prescribed for those who are God fearing
Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى
(S3)
Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى mentions in Surah [7:156] that His Mercy encompasses everything. Shaytaan said I am a thing. Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى Said the Mercy is prescribed for those who are God fearing. The Jews and Christians said we are God fearing. Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى said this is for those who follow the Messenger, the unlettered one ﷺ.
Yaqoob
S2- Allah ﷻ - One of the greatest sins we can commit is speaking ignorantly about Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى.
Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى
(S2)
The Messenger ﷺ: “Contemplate on Allah’s سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى creation. Do not contemplate about Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى, for you will simply cannot understand His Magnitude”.
The Messenger ﷺ: “Indeed having good thoughts about Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى is part of the excellence of worship”.
One of the greatest sins we can commit is speaking ignorantly
S1 - Allah ﷻ - Those who attribute a place or direction to Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى are guilty of an innovation.
Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى
(S1)
The Messenger ﷺ: “Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى was, and there was nothing with Him سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى”.
Those who attribute a place or direction to Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى are guilty of an innovation.
We don’t even know the creation, never mind comprehending The Creator سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى. The Messenger ﷺ told us of a creation that is to the west, it
S106 FINAL - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - To conclude with the battle of the camel: Talha and Zubayr رضي الله عنهم were martyred in the first phase of the battle
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S106)
Final session:
To conclude with the battle of the camel: Talha and Zubayr رضي الله عنهم were martyred in the first phase of the battle. Eventually, the battle was won by the side of Ameer-ul-Mumineen Ali رضي الله عنه.
Ali رضي الله عنه himself took Aisha رضي الله عنها a few miles back to al-Madinah. He then sent his sons Hasan and Hussain رضي الله عنهم
S105 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - The Messenger ﷺ: “It is sufficient for my Companions (رضي الله عنهم) to be killed”.
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S105)
The Messenger ﷺ: “It is sufficient for my Companions (رضي الله عنهم) to be killed”. I.e as a means for their purification. This is relevant during the times of differences.
Abdullah Ibn Abaas رضي الله عنهم told us to pray for the forgiveness of the Companions رضي الله عنهم, for Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى knew they would soon clash with each other.
Sur
S104 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - What an honour for our brothers and sisters in Iraq!
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S104)
When Ali رضي الله عنه returned from burying his brothers رضي الله عنهم he saw his wife and 2 daughters weeping due to Uthmaan’s, Talha’s, Zubayr’s رضي الله عنهم martyrdom as well as their other relatives from the Quraysh. Ali رضي الله عنه then recited Surah [15:47] and said I hope this is regarding us. If not us, then who? He رضي الله عنه kept repeating th
S103 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Ali performed the Janazah for both Talha and Zubayr رضي الله عنه
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S103)
Shortly after Zubayr رضي الله عنه was martyred, Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه was also martyred.
Ali performed the Janazah for both Talha and Zubayr رضي الله عنهم. They were initially buried together. They are buried in Basra, Iraq.
Ali رضي الله عنه said I have heard with my own ears the Messenger ﷺ said Talha and Zubayr (رضي الله عنهم) will be my
S102 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Abdullah Ibn Zubayr’s رضي الله عنهم reign lasted ~9 years
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S102)
Abdullah Ibn Zubayr’s رضي الله عنهم reign lasted ~9 years. He رضي الله عنه fought bravely but was ultimately martyred in the sacred Haram in Makkah.
Abdullah Ibn Zubayr’s رضي الله عنهم body was crucified. His mother Asmaa bint Abu Bakr رضي الله عنهم asked to be given his body. Asmaa رضي الله عنها passed away only a few weeks after her son Abdullah رضي ال
S101 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Amr Ibn Jarmooz had a similar fate to Hajaaj Ibn Yusuf.
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S101)
Amr Ibn Jarmooz had a similar fate to Hajaaj Ibn Yusuf.
Musab (r.h) was a very pious and noble soul. Musab Ibn Zubayr (r.h) was martyred during battle in the year 72 A.H. He (r.h) was ~36 years old. His son Eesa (r.h) was also martyred here.
Abdullah Ibn Zubayr رضي الله عنهم was martyred a year after his brother Musab (r.h) in the year 73 A.H, in Makka
S100 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - There is a difference regarding Zubayr’s رضي الله عنه age when he was martyred
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S100)
There is a difference regarding Zubayr’s رضي الله عنه age when he was martyred. Some say he was either 57, 61 or 64. 57 is preferred. Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى knows best.
The killer of Zubayr رضي الله عنه, Amr Ibn Jarmooz, lived on for ~3 decades after he killed Zubayr رضي الله عنه. Amr would have frequent horrific nightmares.
When Abdullah Ibn Zuba
S99 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - When Ali رضي الله عنه heard of Zubayr’s رضي الله عنه martyrdom he burst into tears.
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S99)
Thus was martyred: Abu Abdullah, the son of Safeeya رضي الله عنهم, first cousin of the Messenger ﷺ, first cousin of Faatima رضي الله عنها, father in law of Sakeenah bint Hussain (r.h), paired brother of Abdullah Ibn Masood رضي الله عنه, one of the two horsemen رضي الله عنهم at Badr, the slayer of champions, the one whom Jibraaeel (a.s) took the form of at B
S98 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Zubayr’s رضي الله عنه tragic martyrdom
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S98)
Zubayr’s رضي الله عنه tragic martyrdom: it if first important to mention that Zubayr رضي الله عنه knew he would be martyred around 30 years earlier!
Zubayr’s رضي الله عنه martyrdom has 3 narratives:
1). Upset deviants ambushed Zubayr رضي الله عنه as he was leaving the battlefield. Amr Ibn Jarmooz treacherously killed Zubayr رضي الله عنه.
2). Zubayr رضي
S12 - Surah 28 al Qassas - Verse 31-35
Surah 28 - Verses 31 - 35.
Session 12
The Blessed Staff changes into a serpent as this reptile was revered in the era.
The Blessed Illuminated Hand of Moosa (A.S).
Haroon (A.S) was appointed to Prophethood at exactly the same time as Moosa (A.S).
Which Brother did the Greatest favour in human history to his Brother?
S11 - Surah 28 al Qassas - Verse 29-30
Surah 28 Al Qassas - Verses 29-30
Session 11
The Reflcted Light of Allah SWT
Firewood to Prophethood
During the Night Journey The Messenger ﷺ prays at Mt Sina where Allah SWT spoke with Moosa (A.S).
Moosa (A.S) observes knowledge!
3 ways to acquire knowledge by Imam Suyuti (rah).
The light of Allah SWT is reflected upon the Blessed Tree.
Seeing vs perceiving explained by ibn Abbas (ra).
S97 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Messenger ﷺ said Ali and Zubayr رضي الله عنهم will go to war and Zubayr will be the aggressor
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S97)
Before the battle, Abdullah Ibn Abaas رضي الله عنهم said to Zubayr رضي الله عنه: “Where have you placed your mother, Safeeya bint Abdul Muttalib رضي الله عنها, now that you’re fighting her nephew?”. (I.e Ali رضي الله عنه).
Ali رضي الله عنه also reminded Zubayr رضي الله عنه of a Hadith in which the Messenger ﷺ said Ali and Zubayr رضي الله عنهم will go to w
S96 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - The forces agreed to not fight
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S96)
The forces agreed to not fight. However, the mischief mongers were amongst both forces - they did not want peace, they wanted war. They instigated an attack on both sides during the night and blamed each other, causing a battle to break out.
Talha and Ali رضي الله عنهم tried their best to stop the havoc but were unable to. For the first time, it was sadly
S95 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Ali’s رضي الله عنه initial force was ~900
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S95)
Ali’s رضي الله عنه initial force was ~900. After Koofa, he رضي الله عنه gained ~7,000 men and another ~2,000 from Basra. His total force was ~12,000.
En route Basra, some of Ali’s رضي الله عنه men asked him questions regarding the situation. He رضي الله عنه said Aisha’s رضي الله عنها force was correct in their opinion. He رضي الله عنه said he himself took
S94 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Aisha رضي الله عنها wrote letters to the leaders
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S94)
Aisha رضي الله عنها wrote letters to the leaders of the cities in Shaam, Koofa, Yamamah and Madinah explaining what happened in Basra. The only survivor from the Khawaarij was Harkoos Ibn Zuhayr.
When Ali رضي الله عنه was leaving Madinah for Koofa, Abdullah Ibn Salaam رضي الله عنه said do not go to Iraq, they will kill you. Ali رضي الله عنه replied: by Al
S93 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - The Messenger ﷺ said the reward is immense for the one who fights against the khawaarij.
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S93)
Hukaym Ibn Jabla, who was one of the chief rebels, had the noose tightening around his neck. He attacked the force of Aisha رضي الله عنها. Aisha’s رضي الله عنها force fought only to defend themselves, they did not want any bloodshed.
Hukaym joined forces with the others who were involved in Uthmaan’s رضي الله عنه assassination. A battle was fought between
S92 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Aisha’s رضي الله عنها force reached Basra
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S92)
Aisha’s رضي الله عنها force reached Basra, they stopped at a place called al-Hubayrah, which was just outside Basra. They called the leaders of Basra and said we seek the killers of Uthmaan رضي الله عنه.
Aisha رضي الله عنها wrote a letter to the governor of Koofa, Abu Musa al-Ashari رضي الله عنه, informing him to tell the people to remain inside so no fur
S91 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - En route Makkah, Talha and Zubayr رضي الله عنهم blamed themselves for what happened to Uthmaan رضي الله عنه.
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S91)
En route Makkah, Talha and Zubayr رضي الله عنهم blamed themselves for what happened to Uthmaan رضي الله عنه. They now planned to find the murderers of Uthmaan رضي الله عنه.
In Makkah, our mother Aisha رضي الله عنها rallied the troops. Her force was ~3,000. The governor of Makkah, Abdullah Ibn Amir رضي الله عنه, joined her and so did Talha and Zubayr رضي ا
S90 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Our mother Aisha رضي الله عنها also took the same stance as Talha and Zubayr رضي الله عنه
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S90)
Our mother Aisha رضي الله عنها also took the same stance as Talha and Zubayr رضي الله عنهم - that Uthmaan رضي الله عنه had to be avenged immediately.
Aisha رضي الله عنها was in Makkah performing Hajj whilst Uthmaan’s رضي الله عنه house was being besieged. She رضي الله عنها left Madinah hoping it would cause the fitnah to reduce and also to get her brother
S89 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Talha and Zubayr pledged allegiance to Ali رضي الله عنه
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S89)
Talha and Zubayr pledged allegiance to Ali رضي الله عنهم. The Muhajireen and Ansar رضي الله عنهم also pledged.
Aisha, Talha and Zubayr رضي الله عنهم told al-Ahnaf Ibn Qays (r.h) to pledge to Ali رضي الله عنه.
The problems with trying to get Uthmaan’s رضي الله عنه murderers was that there wasn’t sufficient witnesses. Also, Ali رضي الله عنه at the time wa
S10 - Surah Qasas (28) Verses 27-28
Surah Qassas 28 v27-28
Session 10
Why was there no dowry fixed for the marriage of Moosa (A.S)?
How did Moosa (as) obtain the staff of Aadam (A.S)?
The Miraculous Blessed Staff of Moosa (A.S) and its many uses.
Why was Moosa (as) bestowed with Prophethood?
S9 - Surah Qasas (28) Verses 25-26
Surah Qassas 28 v25-26
Session 9
The Sublime character of the Blessed daughters of Shu'ayb (A.S).
Shu'ayb (A.S) loses his sight out of love for Allah (SWT) thus Moosa (A.S) was given as a servant to Shu'ayb (A.S).
S8 - Surah Qasas (28) Verses 24
Surah Qassas 28 v24 Session 8
The Sublime supplication of Moosaa (as) which completely changed his Blessed state.
This supplication was one of gratitude which opened the portal of Divine Mercy.
S7 - Surah Qasas (28) Verses 20-23
Surah Qassas 28 v20-23 Session 7
Except Acia (ra) there's only one other believer who is mentioned in verse 20.
Prophet Musa (as) travels by foot to Madyan; Madyan is named after a son of Prophet Ibrahim (A.S).
People around a watering well in Madyan are impressed with the strength of Musa (A.S).
S6 - Surah Qasas (28) Verses 16-19
Surah Qassas 28 v16-19 Session 6
After a dispute Musa (A.S) made an end to another man.
Ibn Umar (ra) recites the supplication of Musa (A.S) v17 in Salah, "O my Lord you have favoured me..."
S5 - Surah Qasas (28) Verses 14-15
Surah Qassas 28 v14-15 Session 5
Prophet Musa (A.S) now the age of "Ashud' 33. He (A.S) is granted wisdom, is mighty in words and deeds as well as handsome.
He (A.S) is now living outside the city and has left the palace of Fir'awn.
