Yusuf Circle Sheffield
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
S4 - Surah Qasas (28) Verses 11-13
Surah Qassas 28 v11-13 Session 4
The mother of Musa (A.S) refused to stay in Firawns palace to suckle the baby and returned home with her son whilst being paid 1 gold coin per day.
A young Musa (A.S) grabbed the beard of Firawn whilst sat in his lap.
So Musa (A.S) was tested with firebrands and pearls, he took the firebrands after the advisors claimed that he is the one who will end the Kingdom
S3 - Surah Qasas (28) Verses 8-10
Surah Qassas 28 v8-10 Session 3
A Tabut/trunk drifts towards Acia (ra) a baby is found within the trunk.
'Here is the joy to the eye for me and you'
The baby refuses to suckle and is later joined with his mother.
Acia bint Mozahim (ra) has the lineage of the Prophets.
Fir'awns only daughter who suffers from leucoderma is cured from the saliva of baby Musa (A.S), the Fir'awns advisors knew of su
S78 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Once, Umar رضي الله عنه was walking and a group of boys were on the road and they ran away, all except Abdullah Ibn Zubayr رضي الله عنهم. Umar رضي الله عنه asked why he did not move and he replied the road isn’t narrow, I don’t need to move. I have not made a mistake so I do not need to fear you. Umar رضي الله عنه s
S77 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - A healthy rivalry between Umar and Zubayr رضي الله عنه
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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When spoils are received, 4/5 go to the Mujahids and 1/5 goes to the public treasury.
Amr رضي الله عنه was appointed as the governor of Egypt, however Umar’s رضي الله عنه first choice was Zubayr رضي الله عنه. Zubayr said no, he just wishes to do Jihad without any restrictions. A fitting response from the Hawaaree of the Messenger ﷺ.
A healthy rivalry be
S76 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Safeeya رضي الله عنها had passed away so Zubayr رضي الله عنه returned to Madinah
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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Thus the fortress was conquered. Safeeya رضي الله عنها had passed away so Zubayr رضي الله عنه returned to Madinah. He رضي الله عنه was later called back to fight again.
Umar رضي الله عنه sent 4 men to Amr Ibn al-Aas رضي الله عنه and said they are worth 1,000 men each. They were: Zubayr, Miqdaad, Ubadah Ibn as-Saamit and Maslama Ibn Muhallad رضي الله عنهم.
S75 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - The next siege at fort Baabliyoon lasted ~7 months!
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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One report mentions Bilbees was conquered peacefully, however another mentions that it was taken by force. Zubayr رضي الله عنه climbed the fortress and uttered the Takbeer which shook the fort. It was conquered by the believers. The general of the Romans here was ar-Taboon, which means fox. His force was ~12,000. The Roman casualties were ~1,000. Our fox رض
S74 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - A few years after Yarmook, the conquest of Egypt took place
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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A few years after Yarmook, the conquest of Egypt took place. Amr Ibn al-Aas رضي الله عنه proposed a plan and Umar رضي الله عنه gave the green light. Umar رضي الله عنه later sent reinforcements, which included Zubayr رضي الله عنه.
Egypt was a Roman stronghold. Different areas were conquered sequentially, some peacefully and some by fighting.
Amr رضي الله
S73 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Battle of Yarmook
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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At Yarmook: During Yarmook, the Companions said to Zubayr رضي الله عنهم you charge first and we’ll follow. Zubayr said you won’t be able to keep up. Zubayr رضي الله عنه broke through the enemies and the others couldn’t follow.
There was ~200,000 Romans and ~40,000 believers, thus a ratio of 5:1. The people were blown away by Zubayr’s رضي الله عنه fighting
S72 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه had the whole of Islam on his shoulders during his blessed Khilafat
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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Narrations from other Companions رضي الله عنهم state Ali pledged to Abu Bakr رضي الله عنهم straight away. When Faatima رضي الله عنها passed away ~6 months after the Messenger ﷺ, Ali رضي الله عنه pledged again to Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه.
Ali رضي الله عنه said whoever believes he is more superior to lead than Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه then this is a trait of the
S71 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه grieved and said he never wanted leadership
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه wanted to give back the khilafat when an incident occurred between Zubayr and Muhammad Ibn Maslama رضي الله عنهم. Muhammad رضي الله عنه broke Zubayr’s رضي الله عنه sword.
Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه grieved and said he never wanted leadership, he never asked for it neither secretly nor openly. Ali and Zubayr رضي الله عنهم said they only gr
S70 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه never forgot this sacrifice of the Ansar رضي الله عنه
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه never forgot this sacrifice of the Ansar رضي الله عنهم. He once praised the Ansar during a sermon, saying the Muhajireen رضي الله عنهم had failings however the Ansar overlooked them and helped them, not getting frustrated, when even their own mothers may have gotten frustrated with them.
The Messenger ﷺ said regarding the Ansar رضي ا
S69 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - During the khilafat of his father in law, Abu Bakr رضي الله عنهم:
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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During the khilafat of his father in law, Abu Bakr رضي الله عنهم:
Because the Messenger ﷺ never appointed a successor, the Companions رضي الله عنهم differed regarding who should succeed. They رضي الله عنهم split into 3 groups. The difference wasn’t to do with who was greatest, they all knew Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه was senior, it was to do with who would be
S68 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Zubayr رضي الله عنه was present at the farewell Hajj.
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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Just ~3 months after the farewell Hajj the Messenger ﷺ passed away. Zubayr رضي الله عنه was present at the farewell Hajj.
The Messenger ﷺ a few weeks prior gave a beautiful message to the people. He ﷺ said Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه has never failed me, know his status. I ﷺ am well pleased with Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthmaan, Ali, Talha, Zubayr and all the earliest
S67 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Onto the final expedition of the Messenger ﷺ, Tabook:
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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The prisoners of war from Hunayn were ~6,000. There was a plethora of spoils too, but they were kept in Jiraana whilst the Messenger ﷺ went to Ta’if to siege the fortress.
Onto the final expedition of the Messenger ﷺ, Tabook: Zubayr رضي الله عنه was ~30 here. The Messenger ﷺ gathered a force of ~30,000 رضي الله عنهم to take on Roman juggernaut as they pla
S67 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Onto the final expedition of the Messenger ﷺ, Tabook
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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The prisoners of war from Hunayn were ~6,000. There was a plethora of spoils too, but they were kept in Jiraana whilst the Messenger ﷺ went to Ta’if to siege the fortress.
Onto the final expedition of the Messenger ﷺ, Tabook: Zubayr رضي الله عنه was ~30 here. The Messenger ﷺ gathered a force of ~30,000 رضي الله عنهم to take on Roman juggernaut as they pla
S66 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Zubayr’s رضي الله عنه participation in the battle of Hunayn
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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Zubayr’s رضي الله عنه participation in the battle of Hunayn: Makkah was conquered ~7 A.H. The Messenger ﷺ stayed there for ~10 days. During this time, the Khawazeen and Thaqeef tribes in Ta’if prepared for battle, thinking the Messenger ﷺ was coming to conquer them.
Hunayn can be described as three clashes: the first was when the believers were ambushed i
S65 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Returning to the Conquest
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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Returning to the Conquest:
Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه sees Zubayr and his squadron of ~500 رضي الله عنهم entering Makkah. Zubayr رضي الله عنه was given a black flag to carry.
Sa’ad Ibn Ubadah رضي الله عنه was given the flag of the Messenger ﷺ initially. Later, it was passed onto Zubayr رضي الله عنه. Thus Zubayr رضي الله عنه had the honour of bearing 2 flags
S64 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - The Messenger ﷺ sent Khaatib رضي الله عنه to Makawkis when inviting the world leaders to Islam
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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The Messenger ﷺ sent Khaatib رضي الله عنه to Makawkis when inviting the world leaders to Islam. Khaatib رضي الله عنه was handsome, he had a handsome body with rough fingers.
Khaatib رضي الله عنه was the one who brought back Maria, Sheereen رضي الله عنهم and Dul Dul (gifts from Makawkis). The Messenger ﷺ married Maria, she was the mother of Ibraaheem رضي ا
S63 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - The Conquest of Makkah
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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The Conquest of Makkah: The Banu Bakr were sided with the disbelieving Quraysh, the Banu Khuza’a were sided with the Messenger ﷺ and the believers. The Banu Bakr attacked a man from Banu Khuza’a, breaking the peace pact. When the Messenger ﷺ was informed of this, he ﷺ said the Banu Khuza’a have his help. The Messenger ﷺ intended to take the mother city peac
S62 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - The Messenger ﷺ made a term of peace
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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When Marhab was killed, his brother Yaasir roared a challenge. Zubayr رضي الله عنه stepped up, he was ~28 years old here. Safeeya رضي الله عنها asked the Messenger ﷺ: “Will my son be killed?”. The Messenger ﷺ replied: “No, rather he will do the killing, Insha’Allah”. Zubayr رضي الله عنه killed Yaasir.
The second fortress to be conquered at Khaybar was al-
S61 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - The Messenger ﷺ said his famous words at Khaybar
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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The Messenger ﷺ said his famous words at Khaybar: “Tomorrow I will give this flag to a person who loves Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى and His Messenger”. (ﷺ).
The next day, everyone waited eagerly hoping they were chosen. Umar رضي الله عنه said this was the only time he wanted authority. Ali رضي الله عنه was chosen.
Amir رضي الله عنه first duelled Marhab,
S60 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - The fall of Khaybar
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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Because of the condition of no wars in the treaty, this was a massive win for the believers. Just the next year, ~10,000 Companions رضي الله عنهم were present with the Messenger ﷺ at the conquest of Makkah.
The fall of Khaybar: With the Quraysh no longer being a threat, the only issue now was the treacherous Jews. The Banu Nadir were exiled, some of them
S59 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - The Divine Help: Many things occurred to aid the believers
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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The Divine Help: Many things occurred to aid the believers. A man called Nu’aym رضي الله عنه from the Banu Ghatafaan came to the Messenger ﷺ and embraced Islam during the battle. The Messenger ﷺ told Nu’aym رضي الله عنه instructions and he defeated the enemies from within, playing a genius role.
Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى sent a cold wind which affected
S58 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - The Banu Nadir attempted to assassinate the Messenger ﷺ thus they were exiled
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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The Messenger ﷺ took ultimate precautions before proceeding. He ﷺ sent Sa’ad Ibn Muazh, Sa’ad Ibn Ubadah, Abdullah Ibn Rawaha and Khawaat Ibn Jubayr رضي الله عنهم to the Banu Qurayzah.
The Banu Nadir attempted to assassinate the Messenger ﷺ thus they were exiled. Some of them went to Khaybar and some of them went to Syria.
The situation was extremely in
S57 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Zubayr رضي الله عنه informed the Messenger ﷺ what the Banu Qurayzah were doing
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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Zubayr رضي الله عنه informed the Messenger ﷺ what the Banu Qurayzah were doing. They planned to betray the Muslims.
The women, children and elderly رضي الله عنهم stayed in the fortress of Hasan Ibn Thaabit رضي الله عنه during the battle of the trench. A Jew was circling the fortress. Safeeya رضي الله عنها, who was was ~58 years old here, took a tent pole
S56 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - The Messenger ﷺ: “Every Prophet (a.s) that Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى sent before me had Hawareeyoon
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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The Messenger ﷺ: “Every Prophet (a.s) that Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى sent before me had Hawareeyoon and Companions [رضي الله عنهم] which adopted their Sunnah and observed their commands”.
Zubayr رضي الله عنه told his son Abdullah رضي الله عنه that the Messenger ﷺ said to him: “Let my father and mother be sacrificed for you”. (رضي الله عنهم).
This was
S55 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - The Jewish tribe, the Banu Qurayzah, had made a pact with the Messenger ﷺ
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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The Jewish tribe, the Banu Qurayzah, had made a pact with the Messenger ﷺ that if anyone broke through they’d defend eachother. The Messenger ﷺ was suspicious of them however.
The Messenger ﷺ asked if anyone was willing to volunteer to check on this tribe. The Messenger ﷺ asked three times on three separate occasions. Each time Zubayr رضي الله عنه volunte
S54 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Zubayr’s رضي الله عنه bravery at the battle of the trench
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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Zubayr’s رضي الله عنه bravery at the battle of the trench: ~10,000 men launched an attack against Madinah, aiming to finish the Messenger ﷺ and Islam. The Jews went to the Quraysh to get a larger force. Zubayr رضي الله عنه was ~26 years old here.
As is known, the trench was dug. The disbelievers couldn’t get through, so duels occurred. Nawfal Ibn Abdullah
S53 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - It took these 2 blessed souls رضي الله عنهم ~forty days to get to Khubayb’s رضي الله عنه body
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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The Messenger ﷺ was informed via revelation of what happened to Khubayb رضي الله عنه. He ﷺ asked: “Who will bring his body back and be granted Paradise?”. Zubayr and Miqdaad Ibn al-Aswad رضي الله عنهم volunteered.
It took these 2 blessed souls رضي الله عنهم ~forty days to get to Khubayb’s رضي الله عنه body. 40 men were guarding the body, they were drinkin
S52 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - As Zubayr رضي الله عنه was the special disciple
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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As Zubayr رضي الله عنه was the special disciple, he would be sent on special missions. One of these missions was to recover the body of Khubayb رضي الله عنه.
Khubayb رضي الله عنه was a Badri. He was held as a prisoner. He رضي الله عنه was honoured with fruit from the unseen just as Maryam رضي الله عنها was. He رضي الله عنه was martyred at the area where M
S51 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - The Tragic incident of Rajee
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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The Tragic incident of Rajee: Time passed and our Beloved Messenger's ﷺ message was now spreading further.
It is related that after the Battle of Uhud (~4 A.H.) a group of men from the tribes of Adal and al-Qaarah came and requested that Holy Prophet ﷺ to send some of his Companions رضي الله عنهم with them to teach them about Islam.
The Messenger ﷺ sent wi
S50 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - 70 men رضي الله عنهم volunteered after Uhud to go ensure that the disbelievers were leaving for Makkah
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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70 men رضي الله عنهم volunteered after Uhud to go ensure that the disbelievers were leaving for Makkah and not planning an attack directly on Madinah. Included in this group was Abu Bakr, Ali and Zubayr رضي الله عنهم. This blessed group still went forward even though they had sustained injuries from the battle (Surah [3:172]).
The Messenger ﷺ said if the d
S49 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - The rumour that the Messenger ﷺ had been martyred at Uhud
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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The rumour that the Messenger ﷺ had been martyred at Uhud caused the Companions رضي الله عنهم to react in 4 ways:
Group 1: This group رضي الله عنهم upon hearing the news regrouped at Madinah. Included in this group is Uthmaan Ibn Affaan رضي الله عنه.
Group 2: This group رضي الله عنهم went to mount Uhud to get a better view and see if the Messenger ﷺ had
S48 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - The miraculous sign of the Divine Pleasure
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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The miraculous sign of the Divine Pleasure: Some Companions رضي الله عنهم fell into a sublime state of slumber. Among those who felt this blessed state was Ali, Zubayr and Abu Talha رضي الله عنهم.
Surah [3:154] contains every letter of the Arabic alphabet. Another verse which contains every letter of the Arabic alphabet is Surah [48:29].
Abdullah Ibn Ma
S47 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Safeeya رضي الله عنها went to her brother Hamza’s رضي الله عنه body and supplicated for his forgiveness.
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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Safeeya رضي الله عنها went to her brother Hamza’s رضي الله عنه body and supplicated for his forgiveness.
The Messenger ﷺ said to Faatima and Safeeya رضي الله عنهم that Jibra’eel (a.s) told him (ﷺ) that Hamza’s name is written in the 7th Heaven as Hamza Ibn Abdul Muttalib (رضي الله عنه), the lion of Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى and the lion of His Messenger
S46 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Abu Dujaana رضي الله عنه was a Badri and fought bravely at Uhud
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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Qataadah Ibn Nu’maan رضي الله عنه also defended the Messenger ﷺ with his body. An arrow struck his eye and it fell out. The Messenger ﷺ supplicated for him رضي الله عنه and when the eye was placed back it was healed and was stronger than the other eye.
Ali رضي الله عنه said to Faatima رضي الله عنها after Uhud: “Take this flawless sword from me”. The Messe
S45 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Abu Dujaana رضي الله عنه was given the sword and he tied a red bandana
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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The reason Zubayr رضي الله عنه was eagerly observing Abu Dujaana رضي الله عنه was because Zubayr wanted the sword first, he even asked for it first but the Messenger ﷺ decided to give it to Abu Dujaana رضي الله عنه.
Abu Dujaana رضي الله عنه was given the sword and he tied a red bandana, strutting between the rows with pride. The Messenger ﷺ said Allah سُب
S44 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - The Messenger’s ﷺ force at Uhud consisted of ~700 men رضي الله عنه
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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The Messenger’s ﷺ force at Uhud consisted of ~700 men رضي الله عنهم. The disbelievers were ~3,000.
Zubayr رضي الله عنه was ~24 years old at Uhud. For the opening duel, the Quraysh sent forth their standard bearer, Talha Ibn Abu Talha. He was known as a ram, a great warrior. Zubayr رضي الله عنه accepted the challenge and killed him immediately. The ram was
S43 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - After Badr, the disbelievers swore revenge. The following year, the battle of Uhud occurred.
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى said regarding the Badris رضي الله عنهم that they can do whatever they want, Paradise is obligatory upon them and that they have been forgiven.
Ali رضي الله عنه would do six Takbeers in janazah prayers for Badris رضي الله عنهم, five for any Companion رضي الله عنهم of the Messenger ﷺ and four for any other Muslim.
After Badr,
S42 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Zubayr’s رضي الله عنه entire body was covered in sword wounds
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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There was 3 holes on Zubayr’s رضي الله عنه chest as big as eyes. 2 of those holes were from Badr and 1 was from Yarmook. The scars were from arrows and spears. To give credit to the Quraysh warriors, they managed to strike Zubayr رضي الله عنه twice, whereas the Romans only managed to strike him once.
Zubayr’s رضي الله عنه entire body was covered in sword
S41 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra)
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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The Angels (a.s) that were present at Badr were the best of the Angels. The Muslims (a.s) that were present at Badr were the best of the Muslims.
Ubaydah Ibn Sa’eed Ibn al-Aas was a warrior at Badr, he sought a fight. The only thing that was visible was Ubaydah’s eyes I.e due to him being covered in armour. Zubayr رضي الله عنه launched with a spear and ki
S40 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - The battle of Badr was the only battle where Angels (a.s) fought.
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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The Blessed Angels (a.s) were also seen helping others from the Elite 10 Promised Paradise in their very lifetimes (رضي الله عنهم).
An Angel (a.s) was sent from the reinforcements of the 3rd Heaven.
The Companions رضي الله عنهم would miraculously see the unseen help of the Blessed Angels (a.s).
The battle of Badr was the only battle where Angels (a.s)
S39 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - The Angels (a.s) killed those whom they were appointed to kill
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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The Angels (a.s) which participated at Badr were seen by both the believers رضي الله عنهم and the disbelievers.
Suhayl ibn Amr رضي الله عنه (who was on the opposing side at the time) had also related: “Without doubt, it was during the Battle of Badr that I saw brilliant men riding spotted horses that glided between the ground and the sky. They were very c
S38 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - The day before Badr, the Messenger ﷺ showed the spots where the enemies would fall
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
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The day before Badr, the Messenger ﷺ showed the spots where the enemies would fall. Umar رضي الله عنه said the enemies died in those exact spots.
The battle lines were drawn. The battle of Badr took place, the greatest battle of all time. It was family vs family. Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه against his son, Abdul Rahman رضي الله عنه. Hamza against Abaas رضي الل
S2 - Surah Qasas (28) Verses 7-8
Surah Qassas 28 v7-8 Session 2
The Mother of Prophet Musa (A.S) was inspired.
A midwife from the people of Fir'awn becomes deeply attached to the new born Musa (A.S).
A carpenter attempts to alert the authorities of the new born but fails.
'We will return him to you'
Moo means water in Koptic.
Sa means rescue in Koptic.
S37 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - The firaun of this Ummah, Abu Jahl, told the Quraysh to continue on and fight
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S37)
The firaun of this Ummah, Abu Jahl, told the Quraysh to continue on and fight, leading his people to loss, just like firaun led his people to loss all those years before.
2 tribes split off, Banu Zuhra and Banu Adee. They did not go with Abu Jahl.
Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى sent down 1,000 Angels (a.s). 500 were led by Jibra’eel (a.s) and 500 were led
S36 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - The Messenger ﷺ sent Ali, Sa’ad Ibn Abi Waqaas and Zubayr رضي الله عنهم to a well.
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S36)
The Messenger ﷺ sent Ali, Sa’ad Ibn Abi Waqaas and Zubayr رضي الله عنهم to a well. They found 2 men there.
Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه had his own spy network, he found about the Messenger ﷺ. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه sent a messenger to the Quraysh asking for reinforcements. However, when Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه got the caravan to safety, he told the Qurays
S35 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Zubayr رضي الله عنه participated in every battle with the Messenger ﷺ
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S35)
Zubayr رضي الله عنه participated in every battle with the Messenger ﷺ. To take a look into his (رضي الله عنه) jihad.
Badr wasn’t planned. The intention was to get the caravan, so the Muslims could get back what they lost.
The Messenger ﷺ only had 2 horsemen in the battle of Badr. To his ﷺ right was Zubayr رضي الله عنه and to his ﷺ left was Miqdaad Ibn a
S34 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Wearing gold and silk is permissible for women.
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S34)
Zubayr and Abdul Rahman Ibn Awf رضي الله عنهم were given concessions so that they could wear silk, this was because they had a problem with lice and would get itchy skin. They wore silk shirts during travel. (Imam Bukhari (r.h) records this in the chapter of Jihad).
The Messenger ﷺ said whoever wears silk in this life will not wear it in the next life. Th
S33 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - We must conceal the sins of our brothers and sisters and make excuses for them.
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S33)
Abdullah Ibn Mubarak (r.h) said Surah [24:22] is the verse that gives us the most hope. Part of the verse: “Let them pardon and forgive. Do you not love to be forgiven by Allah? And Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful”.
The Messenger ﷺ said whoever doesn’t show mercy won’t be shown mercy and whoever doesn’t forgive others won’t be forgiven.
We must con
S32 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Due to Zubayr’s رضي الله عنه Taqwa, he narrated few Hadith
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S32)
Due to Zubayr’s رضي الله عنه Taqwa, he narrated few Hadith. He رضي الله عنه said: “I was always with him (ﷺ), but I heard him (ﷺ) say: ‘Whoever tells a lie against me intentionally, has reserved himself a seat in the fire’.”.
Zubayr رضي الله عنه told us to do secret deeds, just as we commit sins in secret.
The Messenger ﷺ: “Strive to perfect your deeds”
S31 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Surah 99, Al-Zalzalah. This Surah is equivalent to half of the Qur’an.
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S31)
The first thing we will be questioned about (of the blessings we received) on Qiyamah will be our health and cold water.
We should show gratitude for all the blessings Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى Has given us by reciting Surah 102, At-Takathur. Reciting this is like you have recited 1,000 verses.
Surah 99, Al-Zalzalah. This Surah is equivalent to half o
S30 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - A glimpse into Zubayr’s رضي الله عنه Taqwa
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S30)
Abdullah Ibn Jafar رضي الله عنهم first married Zainab bint Ali رضي الله عنهم. When Zainab passed away, he married her sister Umm Kulthoom bint Ali رضي الله عنهم. Thus, Abdullah married 2 granddaughters رضي الله عنهم of the Messenger ﷺ.
A glimpse into Zubayr’s رضي الله عنه Taqwa: Surah [39:31]: “Then on the Day of Judgment you will ˹all settle your˺ disput
S29 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Zubayr رضي الله عنه had many properties
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S29)
Zubayr رضي الله عنه had many properties. Abdullah Ibn Zubayr رضي الله عنهم began clearing the debt. Hakeem ibn Hizaam رضي الله عنه told Abdullah رضي الله عنه if he needs any help, he can ask him.
Zubayr’s رضي الله عنه entire estate was worth around ~50,000,000. He رضي الله عنه said a third is for the poor. He had 4 wives رضي الله عنهم who received ~1.2 mi
S28 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - The Messenger ﷺ: “If you wish to have a downpour of rizq, give sadaqah”.
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S28)
The Messenger ﷺ: “If you wish to have a downpour of rizq, give sadaqah”.
Zubayr رضي الله عنه was extremely generous, this was one of the reasons why he رضي الله عنه had so much wealth. He never gathered it to make his life easier, rather he did so to aid the people.
The commercial loan Zubayr رضي الله عنه left behind when he was martyred was ~2,200,000
S27 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - The Messenger ﷺ grabbed the tail of Zubayr’s رضي الله عنه turban and gave him priceless advice
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S27)
Zubayr رضي الله عنه was so beloved and trusted he was asked by 7 Companions رضي الله عنهم if he رضي الله عنه could look after their children رضي الله عنهم after they passed away. This includes: Uthmaan, Abdullah Ibn Masood and Abdul Rahman Ibn Awf رضي الله عنهم. Zubayr رضي الله عنه was one of a kind.
The Messenger ﷺ grabbed the tail of Zubayr’s رضي الله ع
S26 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - A glimpse into Zubayr’s رضي الله عنه generosity
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S26)
A glimpse into Zubayr’s رضي الله عنه generosity: Zubayr رضي الله عنه used to be poor, however due to many campaigns he was now wealthy, he رضي الله عنه had ~1,000 slaves. He رضي الله عنه would receive a percentage of wealth from them, at night he would give it all away in Sadaqah. He رضي الله عنه would also give away all his land tax.
Abdullah Ibn Zubayr
S25 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Zubayr رضي الله عنه was ~21 years old when he reached Madinah.
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S25)
Whilst the Messenger ﷺ and Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه were performing the Hijrah, they ran into Talha رضي الله عنه (according to one report. another report mentions it was Zubayr رضي الله عنه).
The Messenger ﷺ reached Madinah and sent Zayd Ibn al-Haaritha and Abu Rafi رضي الله عنهم to get his ﷺ family رضي الله عنهم.
Zubayr رضي الله عنه was ~21 years old when
S24 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - The Messenger ﷺ supplicated for Zubayr, his kids and his progeny رضي الله عنهم.
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S24)
Zubayr had 10 sons who were named after martyrs رضي الله عنهم. Talha had 10 sons رضي الله عنهم named after Prophets (a.s).
Hasan Ibn Ali رضي الله عنهم said in his will: Marry from the family of Zubayr (رضي الله عنهم), they are your equals.
Sukaynah bint Hussain Ibn Ali (r.h) married Musab Ibn Zubayr (r.h), they had a daughter named Faatima (r.h).
The
S23 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Another one of Zubayr’s wives was Umm Khalid bint Khalid Ibn Sa’eed رضي الله عنه
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S23)
Another one of Zubayr’s wives was Umm Khalid bint Khalid Ibn Sa’eed رضي الله عنهم. Umm Khalid’s parents رضي الله عنهم were early Muslims. Umm Khalid رضي الله عنها was born in Abyssinia when her parents رضي الله عنهم migrated there.
Zubayr and Umm Khalid had the following children: Umar, Khalid, Habeebah, Hind and Sawda رضي الله عنهم.
The famous scholar
S22 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Another one of Zubayr’s wives was Aatika bint Zayd رضي الله عنه
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S22)
Another one of Zubayr’s wives was Aatika bint Zayd رضي الله عنهم. She رضي الله عنها was the sister of Sa’eed Ibn Zayd رضي الله عنهم. The people of Madinah would say: “Whoever wants martyrdom, let them marry Aatika bint Zayd رضي الله عنهم”.
Aatika رضي الله عنها was first married to Abdullah Ibn Abu Bakr رضي الله عنهم, when he رضي الله عنه was martyred she
S21 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Umm Kulthoom bint Uqbah رضي الله عنها had a daughter with Zubayr رضي الله عن
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S21)
Arwa رضي الله عنها passed away in Madinah during the caliphate of her son, Uthmaan Ibn Affaan رضي الله عنه. She رضي الله عنها was buried in Al-Baqee.
Umm Kulthoom bint Uqbah رضي الله عنها first married Zayd Ibn al-Haaritha رضي الله عنه. He رضي الله عنه was martyred at the battle of Mu’ta, she رضي الله عنها then married Zubayr رضي الله عنه. They رضي الله ع
S20 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Abu Bakr’s family رضي الله عنهم had a unique honour
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S20)
Abu Bakr’s family رضي الله عنهم had the unique honour of being the only family which had 4 generations that were all Companions رضي الله عنهم of the Messenger ﷺ. They are: Abu Quhafa (the father of Abu Bakr), Abu Bakr, Asmaa bint Abu Bakr and Abdullah Ibn Zubayr (the son of Asmaa, grandson of Abu Bakr) رضي الله عنهم.
Another one of Zubayr’s رضي الله عنه w
S19 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Asmaa رضي الله عنها had 8 kids with Zubayr رضي الله عن
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S19)
Asmaa رضي الله عنها had 8 kids with Zubayr رضي الله عنه. They are: Abdullah, Urwah, al-Mundhir, al-Muhajir, Khadijah, Aisha, Aasim and Umm al-Hassan رضي الله عنهم. Some were companions (رضي الله عنهم) and some were Tabi’een (r.h).
The best women are those who bear the most children and those who have the most Taqwa. They are loving and caring towards thei
S18 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Asmaa رضي الله عنها was present at the battle of Yarmook
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S18)
Asmaa رضي الله عنها was present at the battle of Yarmook. Abdullah Ibn Zubayr رضي الله عنهم was also present, he was ~13 years old thus was spectating.
Zubayr رضي الله عنه was disciplined and strict. Asmaa رضي الله عنها showed patience during their blessed marriage for decades. However, one incident occurred which lead to their divorce.
Urwah Ibn Zubayr
S17 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Asmaa رضي الله عنها had the honour of being amongst those who performed the farewell Hajj
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S17)
Asmaa’s رضي الله عنها mother was Qutaylah bint Abdul Uzza. She was from Banu Amir Ibn Luay, the same tribe our mother Sawda bint Zam’a رضي الله عنها was from. Qutaylah married Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه in the jahilliya period and they got divorced then also. She gave birth to Asmaa and Abdullah رضي الله عنهم. There’s dispute whether Qutaylah embraced Islam or n
S16 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - The Messenger ﷺ would educate his sister in law Asmaa رضي الله عنه
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S16)
The Messenger ﷺ would educate his sister in law Asmaa رضي الله عنها. She رضي الله عنها had once perfumed herself and went to visit her sister Aisha رضي الله عنها. The Messenger ﷺ taught her the rulings regarding women perfuming themselves.
al-Mundhir Ibn Zubayr (r.h) was another one of Zubayr’s and Asmaa’s رضي الله عنهم children.
Asmaa رضي الله عنها had
S15 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - When Asmaa رضي الله عنها was ill, she freed every servant she had
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S15)
The Messenger ﷺ ordered Asmaa رضي الله عنها to not hoard wealth and to give it. This is something only those at a high spiritual level can do.
When Asmaa رضي الله عنها was ill, she freed every servant she had. She رضي الله عنها would get headaches.
The Messenger ﷺ said if you are punished by Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى in this life due to a sin, then He
S14 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Abdullah Ibn Zubayr رضي الله عنهم said he had never seen anyone more generous than Aisha and Asmaa رضي الله عنه
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S14)
Another one of Zubayr’s and Asmaa’s children was Khadijah رضي الله عنهم.
A poor man asked Asmaa رضي الله عنها if he could set up shop in the shade of their dwelling. She رضي الله عنها tells him to return and ask again when Zubayr رضي الله عنه is present.
Although Asmaa رضي الله عنها herself was going through extreme hardship, she still put others first
S13 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Abdullah Ibn Zubayr رضي الله عنهم was named by the Messenger ﷺ himself.
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S13)
Asmaa bint Abu Bakr رضي الله عنهم was heavily pregnant during her migration to Madinah. She رضي الله عنها just reached Quba when she experienced labour pains. It was here where Abdullah Ibn Zubayr رضي الله عنهم was born. He رضي الله عنه was the first child (from the Muhajireen) to be born in Islam after the hijrah.
Abdullah Ibn Zubayr رضي الله عنهم was na
S12 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) -The incident of the streamlets
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S12)
The incident of the streamlets: Something happened on the land that the Messenger ﷺ gifted to Zubayr رضي الله عنه. It involved irrigation of Zubayr’s رضي الله عنه land and land of another Ansari man رضي الله عنه. According to Zubayr’s رضي الله عنه opinion, it was because of this incident that Surah [4:65] was revealed.
Some scholars say this Ansari man wa
S1 - Surah Qasas (28) Verses 1-6
Surah Qassas 28 v1-6 Session 1
Ta Seen Meem refers to...
Tur Sineen Musa (a.s), Imam Razi (rah).
This Book that makes things 'Mobeen'
Mobeen means clear, beautiful & radiant.
By The Quran The Zikir, Surah Saad v1
The hidden patterns between Surah Yusuf & Surah Qassas.
Divide & Conquor is Firawns method to cause trials & tribulations.
Firawn & Haman are mentioned together.
The Quran & The Ph
S11 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Zubayr رضي الله عنه was known for his ghayrah
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S11)
Asmaa رضي الله عنها married Zubayr رضي الله عنه when all he رضي الله عنه had was his horse. She رضي الله عنها would take care of his horse and she said it was the most difficult task, having to walk ~2 miles just to get date stones from some land. The Messenger ﷺ gifted this land to Zubayr رضي الله عنه.
Zubayr رضي الله عنه was known for his ghayrah. This
S10 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - One of Zubayr’s رضي الله عنه wives was Asmaa bint Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S10)
One of Zubayr’s رضي الله عنه wives was Asmaa bint Abu Bakr رضي الله عنهم. She رضي الله عنها was the daughter of Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه and was one of the earliest Muslims. She رضي الله عنها played a huge part in serving the Messenger ﷺ and Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه when they went on the Hijrah.
Asmaa رضي الله عنها is the mother of Abdullah Ibn Zubayr رضي الله
S9 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Najashi (r.h) gifted Zubayr رضي الله عنه a spear.
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S9)
Najashi (r.h) gifted Zubayr رضي الله عنه a spear. Zubayr رضي الله عنه gave it to the Messenger ﷺ.
When Zubayr رضي الله عنه returned to Makkah, his beloved mother Safeeyah رضي الله عنها and his uncle Hamza رضي الله عنه had embraced Islam.
Zubayr رضي الله عنه had the honour of being amongst those who performed a dual migration.
S8 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - A force gathered to try and attack Najashi
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S8)
A force gathered to try and attack Najashi (r.h) and take over. He (r.h) gathered his troops and crossed the Nile river and readied for battle.
The companions رضي الله عنهم needed someone to keep an eye on the battle to see who wins, a ~16 year old Zubayr رضي الله عنه volunteered and was chosen. He رضي الله عنه swam across the Nile to witness the battle an
S7 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - The Wisdom as to The Hijra to Abyssinia
The Special Disciple, Session 7.
Zubayr ibn Al Awaam ibn Khuwaylid ibn Asad ibn Qusayy (ra).
Negus (rah) embraces Islam.
The Wisdom as to The Hijra to Abyssinia
The Quraysh nobles emigrated to Abyssinia so as to maintain a stronghold outside of Makkah.
After The Battle of The Trench, the Companions leave Abyssina for Al Medina.
S23 FINAL - Surah Al-Naml (27) Verse 89-93
Surah 27 An Naml The Female Ant v89-93
Final Session 23
3 types attend The Jumma Prayer,
The frivolous,
One seeking a supplication,
and the one who is present silent and quiet hence this is an atonement of sins till the next Jumma plus a few days as a Mercy.
A good action is the declaration of faith, The Kalima.
Those who produce a good action will receive ten like it, Surah 6 The Cattle v160.
S6 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - The Hijra to Abyssinia
The Special Disciple, Session 6.
Zubayr ibn Al Awaam ibn Khuwaylid ibn Asad ibn Qusayy (ra).
The Hijra to Abyssinia
At 12 years Zubayr (ra) is the first to defend The Messenger ﷺ.
At 14 Zubayr (ra) migrates to Abyssinia along with 15 other companions.
The second Hijra took place one year later with around 100 companions.
S5 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - The Early Makkan Persecutions
The Special Disciple, Session 5.
Zubayr ibn Al Awaam ibn Khuwaylid ibn Asad ibn Qusayy (ra).
Mount Sa'ooda (S74.v17) for Al Waleed.
Al-Waleed ibn al-Mugheerah almost embraces Islam but is lead astray from the Firawn of this nation.
The Early Makkan Persecutions
Abo Bakr, Talha and Zubayr (raa) are persecuted due to their Faith.
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