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
S48 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - The miraculous sign of the Divine Pleasure
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S48)
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
(S47)
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
(S46)
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
(S45)
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
(S44)
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
(S43)
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
(S42)
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
(S41)
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
(S40)
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
(S39)
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
(S38)
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
S4 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Hadrat Talha (ra), Zubayr (ra) & Ali (ra) were peers of the same age.
The Special Disciple, Session 4.
Zubayr ibn Al Awaam ibn Khuwaylid ibn Asad ibn Qusayy (ra).
His 2 Brothers
Sa'ib (ra) who fell during The Battle of Yarmuk.
Abdurehman (ra) also fell during The Battle of Yarmuk.
Hadrat Talha (ra), Zubayr (ra) & Alee (ra) were peers of the same age.
Zubayr (ra) became a muslim after Hadrat Aboo Bakr (ra) he was a fifth to embrace Islam.
S3 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - His Lineage
The Special Disciple, Session 3.
Lineage
Zubayr ibn Al Awaam ibn Khuwaylid ibn Asad ibn Qusayy (ra).
Safeeyah bint Abdul Muttalib (raa), she was first married to the older brother of Abu Sufiyan (ra), Harith ibn Harb.
Thereafter she married Awaam ibn Khuwaylid, the brother of Khadija (raa).
Mothers Lineage
The Aunt of The Messenger ﷺ Safeeyah bint Haalah bint Wuhayb ibn Abd Manaf (great great
S2 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - The Pact of Fadool
The Special Disciple, Session 2.
Zubayr ibn Al Awaam ibn Khuwaylid ibn Asad ibn Qusayy (ra).
The Pact of Fadool
2 incidents where this pact was mentioned.
A brief of Abdullah ibn Jud'aan.
S1 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - The Special Disciple
The Special Disciple, Session 1.
Zubayr ibn Al Awaam ibn Khuwaylid ibn Asad ibn Qusayy (ra)
Mothers Lineage
Zubayr ibn Safeeyah bint Abdul Muttalib (ra).
The Messenger ﷺ and Zubayr (ra) are first cousins.
Zubayr (ra) entered Isalm at the age of 8, he was fair skinned and tall.
He was named after his uncle Zubayr.
The Fudool Pact
An agreement that no person in Makkah is to be oppressed.
The
S6 - Reflections on the Akhira - The Pleasures & Delights
Reflections on The Hereafter
The Garden of Eternity
The Pleasures & Delights
S5 - Reflections on the Akhira - Toobaa is a tree which Allah (SWT)
Reflections on The Hereafter
🌳
Toobaa is a tree which Allah (SWT) has planted with His Hand and breathed into it from His spirit.
Indeed Its fruits are clothing and adornment, and its branches are visible behind the wall of Paradise.
S4 - Reflections on the Akhira - The 4 walls surrounding The Fire.
Reflections on The Hereafter
The 4 walls surrounding The Fire.
And His bonds will be such on that day as none (other) can bin, Surah Fajr.
S3 - Reflections on the Akhira - 3 signs that noor has entered your heart
Reflections on the akhirah
(S3)
Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilaanee (r.h) mentions different stages one reaches on their spiritual journey. A star of wisdom, to look at this lower world. A moon of knowledge to observe the afterlife and a sun of gnosis to realise the greatness of Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى.
Paradise is veiled by disliked and undesirable things. Hell is veiled by desires and lust.
The
S2 - Reflections on the Akhira - The little and sufficient is better than the abundant and alluring.
Reflections on the akhirah
(S2)
The shayateen tried to attack the companions رضي الله عنهم in Makkah, but the shayateen were unsuccessful, they said: “We’ve never seen anyone like them”. [رضي الله عنهم]. Shaytaan said wait for the duniya to open up for them, then attack.
The little and sufficient is better than the abundant and alluring. Taqwa is our journeys provision.
The Angel (a.s) on our
S1 - Reflections on the Akhira - The Messenger ﷺ said death for the believer is better than tribulations.
Reflections on the akhirah
(S1)
Surah [90:4] mentions that Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى has created mankind in toil.
This world is the place of work. There’s truly no time to rest. When we die, then we are free from the fatigue of the duniya.
The Messenger ﷺ said death for the believer is better than tribulations.
S2 - Character - Strive to keep your blessings secret. Envious purple lurk.
Character
(S2)
Thinking well of others is a must. It something we must all strive to do. Thinking ill of others, being pessimistic etc, leads to bad health.
Strive to keep your blessings secret. Envious purple lurk. Amr Ibn al-Aas رضي الله عنه said he doesn’t regret anything because he رضي الله عنه never told anyone about his blessings.
Not being able to weep is due to a hard heart. Our hear
S1 - Character - The Messenger ﷺ: “Being affable with people is a type of charity”.
Character
(S1)
The Messenger ﷺ: “Being affable with people is a type of charity”.
Surah [25:20]: “We have made some of you a fitnah for others, will you not then show patience?”.
The Messenger ﷺ forbade building houses in seclusion. It is part of one’s test to deal with people, to put up with how you are treated. A smooth sea never made a seasoned sailor.
Malik Ibn Dinar (r.h) said it is b
S2 - Women in Islam - The Messenger ﷺ: “The women with the most blessings are those who are the easiest to maintain”.
Women in Islam
(S2)
The Messenger ﷺ: “The women with the most blessings are those who are the easiest to maintain”.
The Messenger ﷺ said if a woman says to her husband: “I’ve never got anything good from you”, then all of her deeds are diminished.
Onto character:
The Messenger ﷺ: “Good character is half of Religion”.
The Messenger ﷺ: “Good character is the greatest creation of Allah سُبْحَ
S1 - Women in Islam - Righteous women will enter Paradise before their husbands
Women in Islam
(S1)
The Messenger ﷺ said: “The man who has no wife is the most dependent”. The Companions رضي الله عنهم asked even if he’s wealthy? The Messenger ﷺ said yes. He ﷺ then said the woman with no husband is the most dependent. The Companions رضي الله عنهم asked even if she’s wealthy? He ﷺ said yes.
Forced marriages are completely forbidden within Islam. The Messenger ﷺ said: “Do not
S3 - Dhikr - The Messenger ﷺ said for as long as you recite Salawat, Angels (a.s) supplicate for your forgiveness.
Zhikr
(S3)
The Messenger ﷺ said for as long as you recite Salawat, Angels (a.s) supplicate for your forgiveness.
There are Angels (a.s) who are roaming the streets, searching for those who are reciting Salawat.
The Messenger ﷺ: “There is not a person in the East or West who sends salaam upon me except that I and the Angels (a.s) return the salaam to him”.
The Messenger ﷺ: “Love all that Al
S2 - Dhikr - Whoever seeks refuge from shaytaan 10x in the morning and evening, he will be safe from shaytaan.
Zhikr
(S2)
The Messenger ﷺ: “By Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى, if I was to make everything on Earth permissible for you except for one spot the size of a camel’s hoof, you’d still fall into it”.
When Iblees was chucked onto Earth, he asked for a dwelling place. Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى said your home is the bathrooms. Iblees asked for a muazzin, Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى said your muazzin i
S1 - Dhikr - The Messenger ﷺ said he preferred to sit and do zhikr after Fajr until sunrise
Zhikr
(S1)
The Messenger ﷺ said he preferred to sit and do zhikr after Fajr until sunrise than to be riding a horse on the path of Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى.
Whoever says in the morning: “I am pleased with Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى as my Lord, with Islam as my Deen and with Muhammad ﷺ as my Prophet”, then on the Day of Judgement the Messenger ﷺ will take you to Paradise holding your hand.
S1 - Quran - Whoever learns the Qur’an and preserves it will enter Paradise
The Qur’an
(S1)
The Messenger ﷺ said the heart becomes rusty just as iron does. The remedy for this is the Qur’an and abundant zhikr.
The Messenger ﷺ said whoever learns the Qur’an and preserves it will enter Paradise. They can intercede for 10 of their family members who are destined for Hell.
The Messenger ﷺ said just as the Qur’an is easy to memorise, it is easy to forget it. (We must ther
S2 - Fasting - whoever keeps a voluntary fast, you will have a tree planted for you in Paradise
Fasting
(S2)
The Messenger ﷺ said whoever keeps a voluntary fast, you will have a tree planted for you in Paradise. The fruit of this tree is smaller than a pomegranate and larger than an apple. It is sweeter than honey. The person will be fed this fruit on the Day of Judgement.
Ka’ab al-Ahbar (r.h) said on the Day of Judgement an announcement will be made that everyone will reap what they sow
S1 - Fasting - Only Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى knows the true reward we will receive for fasting.
Fasting
(S1)
We are in the blessed days of Zhul Hijjah. In these days, we are to recite in abundance the 3rd kalimah, read Tahajjud and try our best to avoid sinning. It is also sunnah to fast the first 9 days.
The Messenger ﷺ said fasting one optional fast is greater than giving the entire worlds worth in sadaqah everyday until the Day of Judgement!
Only Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى knows th
S2 - Sadaqah - The pious predecessors would work overtime just to give more to charity.
Sadaqah
(S2)
The pious predecessors would work overtime just to give more to charity.
The Messenger ﷺ said to Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه that whenever someone gives gifts to maintain family ties, then Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى increases blessings in abundance for him.
The Messenger ﷺ: “Assist your rizq by giving sadaqah”.
The Messenger ﷺ: “Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى did not mould a saint exc
S1 - Sadaqah - The Messenger ﷺ: “The food of the generous is a medicine. The food of the miserly is an illness”.
Sadaqah
(S1)
When it comes to giving, many believe that it’s about the amount. In reality, it is about the quality and purity.
The Messenger ﷺ: “The food of the generous is a medicine. The food of the miserly is an illness”.
The Messenger ﷺ: “Worship consists of 10 parts, 9 of which are seeking the halal”. Such is the importance of working and earning a halal income.
S1 - Zakat - If a community fails to pay Zakat, then famine is sent upon them.
Zakat
(S1)
The Messenger ﷺ: “He who believes in Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى and His Messenger ﷺ, then let him pay zakat on the things he owns”.
If a community fails to pay Zakat, then famine is sent upon them.
The Messenger ﷺ: “The one who fails to pay Zakat will enter the fire on the Day of Judgement”.
The Messenger ﷺ: “Verily the completeness of your Islam is that you must pay zakat on y
S1 - Salah - The Messenger ﷺ said that Salah is to be intimate, or that it is our proof.
Salah
(S1)
The Messenger ﷺ said to Abu Zharr رضي الله عنه that Salah is the highest objective. We always hear people talk about what they want to achieve, what their goals are, but when was the last time we heard any goals linked to Salah?
The Messenger ﷺ said that Salah is to be intimate, or that it is our proof.
If Salah is abandoned then partners have been ascribed to Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وت
S2 - Masjids - Someone who frequents/serves the Masjids, then you can testify to their Iman
Masjids
(S2)
The Messenger ﷺ said whoever spits in the direction of the Qibla, will have that saliva placed between their eyes on the Day of Judgment.
Aisha رضي الله عنها: “The Messenger ﷺ ordered us to build Masjids in every neighbourhood and to keep them clean”.
Surah [9:18] mentions that the Masjids are to be maintained by the believers. The Messenger ﷺ said if you see someone who frequen
S1 - Masjids - The Messenger ﷺ: “Whoever loves the Masjid, Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى loves him”.
Masjids
(S1)
The Messenger ﷺ: “Whoever does wudhu, and does it properly, then graciously his past and future sins will be forgiven”.
Whenever you perform wudhu at home and go to the Masjid, your two scribes (a.s) write 10 good deeds for you for each step you take. For each step a sin is also removed and you are raised a rank higher. Every step taken is also written as charity. This applies whe
S4 - Sacred Knowledge - The Scholars (r.h) mention there are 5 types of innovations.
Sacred knowledge
(S4)
Ibn Abaas رضي الله عنهم: “looking at a man of the Sunnah, who calls to the Sunnah and forbids innovations, is a form of worship”.
The Scholars (r.h) mention there are 5 types of innovations.
Innovations cause splitting within the Ummah. It would be best for laymen to stick to the pure and clear Sunnah. There’s so many things from the Sunnah which we haven’t implemented
S3 - Sacred Knowledge - Whoever treads a path in search of knowledge, then Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى will make the path to Paradise easy for him”
Sacred knowledge
(S3)
One of the righteous (r.h) said: “Writing down one Hadith is more beloved to me than standing the entire night in prayer”.
Prophet Musa (a.s) asked Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى: “Who is the most knowledgeable of Your servants?”. Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى said: “A scholar who seeks knowledge, always adding it to his own”. Musa (a.s) said: “Who is the most deprived?”. Alla
S2 - Sacred Knowledge - The Messenger ﷺ: “The best charity is for a person to learn something and teach it to his Muslim brother”.
Sacred knowledge
(S2)
The Messenger ﷺ: “No good deed is recorded for the one who had no intention of doing it, and no reward is received by the one who has no anticipation of it”.
The Messenger ﷺ: “The best charity is for a person to learn something and teach it to his Muslim brother”.
You will benefit from knowledge when you share it, just as we benefit from gold once it has been extracted
S1 - Sacred Knowledge - The Angels (a.s) surround the student of knowledge. They (a.s) shade the student with their wings.
Sacred Knowledge
(S1)
Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى honoured Adam (a.s) by teaching him (a.s). Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى ordered Adam (a.s) to tell the Angels (a.s) the names of things (Surah [2:33]). On the other hand, the one who is ignorant, even shaytaan wants nothing to do with him! (Surah [59:16]). Such is the difference between someone with knowledge and someone who is ignorant.
The Mes
S4 - The Messenger ﷺ - The Messenger ﷺ always ensured justice was served.
The Messenger ﷺ
(S4)
The Messenger ﷺ always ensured justice was served. A man from Yemen came and sold his camel to Abu Jahl, Abu Jahl kept putting off the payment. The Yemeni asked the Quraysh leaders to help but they ignored him. When one of them saw the Messenger ﷺ they told the Yemeni man to go ask him (ﷺ) to help him. As he went to ask, the leaders began to laugh. The Messenger ﷺ then dealt
S3 - The Messenger ﷺ - The Messenger ﷺ never said no.
The Messenger ﷺ
(S3)
The Messenger ﷺ never said no. He ﷺ always gave, and if he ﷺ wasn’t able to give he ﷺ would remain silent.
The gatekeeper of Paradise, Ridhwaan (a.s) will give the keys to the Messenger ﷺ on the Day of Judgement.
The Messenger ﷺ and Zayd Ibn Arqam رضي الله عنه encountered a deer that was captured. A miracle then occurred. The deer spoke to the Messenger ﷺ.
S2 - The Messenger ﷺ - When the Messenger ﷺ was ill, the Ansaar رضي الله عنهم wept
The Messenger ﷺ
(S2)
The Companions رضي الله عنهم truly understood the status of the Messenger ﷺ. How beautiful were their (رضي الله عنهم) descriptions.
al-Bara Ibn Azib رضي الله عنه: “His (ﷺ) hair kissed his shoulders”.
Our mother Aisha رضي الله عنها said when the Messenger’s ﷺ ears burst through his black hair, it was like two stars emerging from the darkness.
When the Messenger ﷺ was il
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