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
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.
S88 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Uthmaan’s رضي الله عنه funeral prayer was lead by Zubayr رضي الله ع
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S88)
Uthmaan’s رضي الله عنه funeral prayer was lead by Zubayr رضي الله عنه according to one report and he also buried him.
Uthmaan رضي الله عنه couldn’t be buried for 3 days due to the commotion that was occurring. He had to be buried between Maghrib and Isha. Angels (a.s) from the Heavens read his Janazah also, an honour unique for him.
Zubayr رضي الله عنه
S87 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - All those who murdered Uthmaan رضي الله عنه were themselves killed
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S87)
All those who murdered Uthmaan رضي الله عنه were themselves killed. They also died still believing they were correct in their beliefs.
Uthmaan رضي الله عنه reminds Talha رضي الله عنه of a Hadith of the Messenger ﷺ which only they heard. (This is another proof of Prophethood).
Upon hearing of Uthmaan’s رضي الله عنه martyrdom, Zubayr رضي الله عنه recited S
S86 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Zubayr رضي الله عنه himself offered to defend the house of Uthmaan رضي الله عنه.
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S86)
4 were injured when defending Uthmaan’s رضي الله عنه house. They were: Hasan Ibn Ali, Abdullah Ibn Zubayr, Muhammad Ibn Haatib and Marwaan Ibn Hakam رضي الله عنهم.
Zubayr رضي الله عنه himself offered to defend the house of Uthmaan رضي الله عنه.
Uthmaan رضي الله عنه was martyred whilst reciting the Qur’an, on a Friday, whilst fasting, in Madinah, in the
S85 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - The day of Uthmaan’s رضي الله عنه martyrdom
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S85)
The fitnah had spread.
Zubayr رضي الله عنه ordered Abdullah Ibn Zubayr رضي الله عنهم to guard Uthmaan’s رضي الله عنه house from the rebels. Hasan, Hussain, Abdullah Ibn Umar and Marwaan رضي الله عنهم also rushed their with their swords, but Uthmaan رضي الله عنه didn’t give them permission to fight.
The day of Uthmaan’s رضي الله عنه martyrdom, he told Ab
S84 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - The fitnah erupts
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S84)
During the year of the nose bleeds, an aged Uthmaan رضي الله عنه suffered from a severe nose bleed thus couldn’t attend Hajj. He رضي الله عنه wrote his will. When he was asked to appoint a successor he said do the people suggest Zubayr? رضي الله عنه. Uthmaan رضي الله عنه said Zubayr رضي الله عنه is the best amongst us to succeed and the most beloved to the
S83 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Zubayr’s paired brother, Abdullah Ibn Masood رضي الله عنهم passed away ~32 A.H.
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S83)
Umar رضي الله عنه married Umm Kulthoom (r.h), the daughter of Ali and Faatima رضي الله عنهم.
Another of Ali and Faatima’s daughters was Zainab رضي الله عنهم. She was first married to Abdullah Ibn Jafar رضي الله عنهم. When she passed away, Abdullah رضي الله عنه married Umm Kulthoom bint Ali (r.h). Thus, Abdullah Ibn Jafar رضي الله عنهم married 2 granddaugh
S82 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - During the Khilafat of Uthmaan رضي الله عنه: Uthmaan was ~28 years older than Zubayr رضي الله عنه
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S82)
During the Khilafat of Uthmaan رضي الله عنه: Uthmaan was ~28 years older than Zubayr رضي الله عنهم.
Abdullah Ibn Jafar رضي الله عنهم would take out a loan and use this money for trade. The Messenger ﷺ said whoever takes out a loan, Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى is with him until he pays it back. Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى will pay it back for him. (Of cour
S81 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Everyone agreed that Uthmaan رضي الله عنه was the best amongst them and he should be the Caliph.
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S81)
Haafiz Zhahabi (r.h) said one of the greatest deeds of Abdul Rahman Ibn Awf رضي الله عنه was that he stepped down from the Khilafat. He said he preferred to be stabbed in the neck with a knife.
Zubayr dropped out and voted for Ali. Talha dropped out and voted for Uthmaan. Sa’ad Ibn Abi Waqaas dropped out and voted for Abdul Rahman Ibn Awf رضي الله عنهم.
S80 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Zubayr رضي الله عنه was one of the six رضي الله عنهم that Umar رضي الله عنه appointed to succeed him
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S80)
Zubayr رضي الله عنه was one of the six رضي الله عنهم that Umar رضي الله عنه appointed to succeed him after he was attacked and ultimately martyred.
Abdullah Ibn Umar رضي الله عنهم said: “Whenever Umar رضي الله عنه said ‘I think this thing is like this’, then that thing would be like that”.
When Umar رضي الله عنه passed away, Zubayr رضي الله عنه was ~45.
S79 - Zubayr ibn Al Awaam (ra) - Muhajireen رضي الله عنهم asked Umar رضي الله عنه to allow them to go for jihad he would say no,
Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه
(S79)
Whenever one of the Muhajireen رضي الله عنهم asked Umar رضي الله عنه to allow them to go for jihad he would say no, you did jihad with the Messenger ﷺ and that is enough. Zubayr رضي الله عنه once asked to go and Umar رضي الله عنه said no, you must stay as you leaving would cause civil war. (On some occasions Umar رضي الله عنه would let the Senior Companions
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
(S78)
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
(S77)
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
(S76)
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
(S75)
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
(S74)
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
(S73)
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
(S72)
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
(S69)
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
(S68)
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
(S67)
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
(S64)
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
(S61)
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
(S60)
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
(S50)
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
(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
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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
(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
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