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 - Family -The Messenger ﷺ: “The best of you are those who are the best to their family and I am the best of you all to my family”.
Family
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The Messenger ﷺ: “The best of you are those who are the best to their family and I am the best of you all to my family”.
Abu Waa’il رضي الله عنه: “One dirham earned through trade is more beloved to me than ten dirhams given to me as a gift”.
Onto character
The Messenger ﷺ: “Good character brings the best of this world and the Hereafter”.
The Messenger ﷺ: “A person may achieve
S3 - Family - Just because both parties are pious doesn’t mean the marriage will be a bed of roses
Family
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A man رضي الله عنه wanted to get married and the Messenger ﷺ advised him: “Search for a good mother for your children”.
Just because both parties are pious doesn’t mean the marriage will be a bed of roses. Ups and downs are normal and even the greatest of creation ﷺ had situations with his blessed wives رضي الله عنهم.
The Messenger ﷺ: “You must not speak to her foul language”. One
S2 - Family - The Messenger ﷺ: “The fragrance of your children is the fragrance of Paradise”.
Family
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Hasan al-Basri (r.h) said none of the inhabitants of the Heavens and the Earth know the reward for the one who brings joy to his dependents, children and family, I.e the reward is unfathomable.
The Messenger ﷺ told us to play with and amuse our families. He ﷺ disliked being too strict. They must be given time and love.
The Messenger ﷺ: “The fragrance of your children is the fragr
S1 - Family - If you look at your parents with affection, you get the reward of Hajj Mabroor.
Family
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The Messenger ﷺ: “Serving your parents with kindness is more virtuous than Salah, fasting, sadaqah, Hajj, Umrah and engaging in Jihaad”.
The Messenger ﷺ: “The supplication of the father reaches The Hijab”. (I.e The Veil).
If you look at your parents with affection, you get the reward of Hajj Mabroor. If you look at your father with love, you get the reward of freeing a slave.
S1 - Zhikr of Allah - The Messenger ﷺ: “Strengthen the bond with your Lord سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى by abundantly remembering Him سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى”.
Zhikr of Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى
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The Messenger ﷺ: “Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى Has not favoured any of His servants with anything greater than the ability to do Zhikr of Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى”.
The Messenger ﷺ: “Strengthen the bond with your Lord سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى by abundantly remembering Him سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى”.
If one recites abundant Salawat, Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَ
S1 - Makkah & Madina - The Messenger ﷺ: “Between my house and my pulpit is a garden from the gardens of Paradise”.
Makkah and Madinah:
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The Messenger ﷺ did itikaaf and placed his blessed bedding/couch behind the pillar of repentance. This is the same pillar Abu Lubaba رضي الله عنه tied himself to as a means of his repentance. It is located within the garden of Paradise inside Masjid Nabi ﷺ.
There is also the pillar of Aisha رضي الله عنها, also known as the pillar of drawing lots. Aisha رضي الله عنها sa
S2 - Sadaqah - Shrouds do not have pockets.
Sadaqah
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Shrouds do not have pockets.
The Messenger ﷺ: “Whoever feeds someone for Allah’s سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى sake, then Paradise is incumbent upon him”.
If you think you are sincere, then your sincerity needs sincerity.
Onto Makkah and Madinah:
The Messenger ﷺ: “Establish Salah, give Zakat, perform Hajj and Umrah and be steadfast, you will then be granted steadfastness”.
The Mess
S1 - Sadaqah - By giving Sadaqah, 70 doors are closed that lead to a bad death.
Sadaqah
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By giving Sadaqah, 70 doors are closed that lead to a bad death.
The Messenger ﷺ: “Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى Dislikes both the life of a miser and the death of generous person”.
The Messenger ﷺ: “The ignorant generous one is more beloved to Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى than the worshiping miser”.
The Messenger ﷺ: “Pardoned are the sins of the generous”.
S2 - Fasting - Verily Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى and His Angels (a.s) Send Blessings upon the ones who have Sehri.
Fasting
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There are 4 nights where Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى Showers His Blessings and Mercy: 1). The night of Eid ul-Adha, 2). The night of Eid ul-Fitr, 3). The night of the first of Shabaan and 4). The night of the first of Rajab.
The Messenger ﷺ said whoever keeps 3 fasts in Rajab gets the reward of 900 years of worship.
Verily Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى and His Angels (a.s) Send Bl
S1 - Fasting - If the people in the graves had one wish, they’d wish for one more day of Ramadan.
Fasting
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Ibn al-Jawzi (r.h) said if the people in the graves had one wish, they’d wish for one more day of Ramadan.
If you are consistent with standing at night during Ramadan (be that in Taraweeh, Tahajjud or both, Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى knows best), you will be risen with the Siddiques and the Martyrs.
The Messenger ﷺ said whoever stands in the night of Laylatul Qadr, with Imaan a
S1 - Salah - The Messenger ﷺ said to read 2 Rakats after Midnight is greater than the World and everything encompassed therein. (Tahajjud).
Salah
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The Messenger ﷺ said to read 2 Rakats after Midnight is greater than the World and everything encompassed therein. (Tahajjud).
The Messenger ﷺ: “There are 3 whom Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى Looks at and Laughs: 1). The man who prays at night, 2). When the people straighten their rows for Salah and 3). Standing in the rows for Jihad”.
Some virtues of Salatul Tasbeeh: It wipes out o
S2 - Masjids - The Messenger ﷺ: “Whoever offers Salah in congregation, it is like he has filled his chest with worship”.
Masjids
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The Messenger ﷺ: “Whoever offers Salah in congregation, it is like he has filled his chest with worship”.
Masjids are the magnets of Divine Mercy.
The Messenger ﷺ: “Perform the prescribed prayer, for it is the best Jihad”.
The Messenger ﷺ said of all the things Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى made Fardh, the most virtuous is Tawheed and Salah.
S1 - Wudu & Masjids - The Messenger ﷺ: “A person in Wudhu is comparable to the person who is fasting”.
Wudhu and Masjids
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The Messenger ﷺ: “A person in Wudhu is comparable to the person who is fasting”.
The Messenger ﷺ: “Maintain your purity so that your rizq becomes abundant”.
Sa’eed Ibn al-Musayib (r.h): “Sitting in the Masjid is like sitting with Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى”.
A pious gathering expiates 2 million evil gatherings
S3 - Sacred knowledge - Veneration for the Sunnah is paramount
Sacred Knowledge
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A report from the Salaf mentions for the student to ask a good question is half of knowledge. For the teacher, to say I don’t know is half of knowledge.
Veneration for the Sunnah is paramount. Ibn Taymiyyah (r.h) mentions that the Khawaarij only partially follow the Sunnah, leaving some of it. Because they did this they deviated. So what then of those who do not follow the
S2 - Sacred knowledge - Ali رضي الله عنه highlights 16 points regarding the rights of our teachers.
Sacred Knowledge
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The Messenger ﷺ: “The one who enjoins virtues and forbids evil, he is known as the Khalifa of Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى and His Messenger ﷺ on the Earth”.
The Messenger ﷺ made a dua that may Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى shower His Special Mercy on his (ﷺ) successors. His (ﷺ) successors are those who narrate Hadith and teach them to the people.
Ali رضي الله عنه highligh
S1 - Sacred knowledge - The Messenger ﷺ: “To love knowledge defeats the Shaytaan”.
Sacred Knowledge
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The Messenger ﷺ: “To love knowledge defeats the Shaytaan”.
The Messenger ﷺ: “The seeker of knowledge is actually the seeker of Mercy. The seeker of knowledge is the very pillar of Islam”.
The Messenger ﷺ: “The most superior worship is seeking knowledge”.
The Messenger ﷺ: “There is no greater poverty than ignorance”.
S7 - The Messenger ﷺ - The Messenger ﷺ said we will be with those whom we love, thus it is critical we love the Companions رضي الله عنهم.
The Messenger ﷺ
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The Messenger ﷺ said we will be with those whom we love, thus it is critical we love the Companions رضي الله عنهم. The signs of love are 4: 1). To love what they love, 2). To emulate them, 3). To learn about them and 4). To frequently mention them.
The Messenger ﷺ: “Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى chose me, chose my Companions (رضي الله عنهم) for me and made them my ministers,
S6 - The Messenger ﷺ - The Messenger ﷺ: “Honour and respect the Ansaar (رضي الله عنه
The Messenger ﷺ
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The Messenger ﷺ: “Honour and respect the Ansaar (رضي الله عنهم), for they brought up Islam like a chick is brought up in its nest”.
The Messenger ﷺ: “For every Messenger (a.s) there are heirs, my heirs are the Ansaar, thus look after them for my sake”.
Sa’eed Ibn Zayd رضي الله عنهم, one of the ten promised Paradise, took an oath and said someone who stood in the ranks be
S5 - The Messenger ﷺ - Another honour for the Messenger ﷺ is that the Archangel Israafeel (a.s) only came to him ﷺ
The Messenger ﷺ
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Another honour for the Messenger ﷺ is that the Archangel Israafeel (a.s) only came to him ﷺ and no other Prophet (a.s).
When the Messenger’s ﷺ father, Abdullah رضي الله عنه, passed away the Angels (a.s) wept and said to Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى that the Messenger ﷺ has become orphaned. Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى Said: Do not worry, I am his Protector.
The Buraaq took
S4 - The Messenger ﷺ - The Messenger ﷺ: “My intercession is for the members of my Ummah who commit major sins”.
The Messenger ﷺ
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The Messenger ﷺ: “In the Qur’an my name is Muhammad. In the Injeel it is Ahmad. In the Torah it is Uheed. I am named such for I will keep my Ummah away from the fire. Thus for this reason, love the Arabs wholeheartedly”.
The Messenger ﷺ: “My intercession is for the members of my Ummah who commit major sins”.
The Messenger ﷺ said every Ummah that has been, half of them ar
S3 - The Messenger ﷺ - The Messenger ﷺ: “When the Arabs remove their turbans they will lose their dignity”.
The Messenger ﷺ
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Wahab Ibn Munabih (r.h) said he had read 71 scriptures and no one in history nor in the future matches the Messenger ﷺ in intellect. He ﷺ is the most sound in judgment.
Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى gave permission to the Messenger ﷺ to openly proclaim Prophethood at 40 years old. The Messenger ﷺ knew he was a Prophet before this.
The Messenger ﷺ: “When the Arabs become l
S2 - The Messenger ﷺ - One night, the Messenger ﷺ was shown his entire Ummah
The Messenger ﷺ
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One night, the Messenger ﷺ was shown his entire Ummah. He ﷺ recognised everyone just as one recognises his companion. Such was how much the Messenger ﷺ loved us, his Ummah. اَللَّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ.
Mu’azh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه: “Zhikr of the Prophets (a.s) is an act of worship. Zhikr of the righteous expiates sins”.
When the Messenger ﷺ was a baby, Abaas رضي الله عنه, who at
S1 - The Messenger ﷺ - The Messenger ﷺ: “O Mankind, verily indeed, I am a mercy gifted”.
The Messenger ﷺ
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The Messenger ﷺ: “O Mankind, verily indeed, I am a mercy gifted”.
This mercy was not attainable through hard work, it was bestowed upon the Messenger ﷺ by Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى.
The Messenger ﷺ is a Mercy to the worlds. Worlds here refers to all the kingdoms: be it the animal kingdom, jinn kingdom, Angelic (a.s) kingdom etc. اَللَّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ.
The Messenger ﷺ: “T
S8 - Allah ﷲ - We attribute good to Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى, we attribute evil to ourselves.
Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى
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We attribute good to Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى, we attribute evil to ourselves.
Everything Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى has created, He سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى did so perfectly. There is no flaws in Allah’s سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى design.
The verse of Izza (attached below). Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى needs no one, we are all in need of Him سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى
S7 - Allah ﷲ - Every blessing from Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى is His Grace. Every punishment is Justice.
Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى
(S7)
The Messenger ﷺ: “Whoever’s account is scrutinised, he will be destroyed”. Thus, one must ask for an easy reckoning.
A poem goes as follows: “In my righteous deeds I have no expectation, in Allah’s سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى Mercy I have anticipation”.
Every blessing from Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى is His Grace. Every punishment is Justice.
No one can question
S6 - Allah ﷲ - The Messenger ﷺ said whoever dies of an illness is a martyr.
Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى
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The Messenger ﷺ said a believer is afflicted with illness due to 2 reasons: 1). A sin which can only be forgiven through this illness and 2). A Maqaam which can only be achieved through this illness.
The Messenger ﷺ said whoever dies of an illness is a martyr.
There is regions of Paradise which can only be achieved through showing sabr during tribulations and
S5 - Allah ﷲ - If you intend to do good, but did not get it done, Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى still rewards you.
Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى
(S5)
If you intend to do good, but did not get it done due to circumstances out of your control, Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى still rewards you. If you get the deed done, Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى multiplies it by x10-700.
If you intend to do a sin but do not do it, it is recorded for you as a good deed.
For the person who is ill, his groaning is converted to سُبْح
S4- Allah ﷻ - The Messenger ﷺ said his entire Ummah has been forgiven except for those who expose their sins
Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى
(S4)
The Messenger ﷺ said if you do not expose your sins in this world then Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى wont expose them on the Day of Judgement. Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى is too kind to expose them.
The Messenger ﷺ said his entire Ummah has been forgiven except for those who expose their sins when Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى had hidden them.
The Messenger ﷺ: “V
S3- Allah ﷻ - Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى Said the Mercy is prescribed for those who are God fearing
Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى
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Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى mentions in Surah [7:156] that His Mercy encompasses everything. Shaytaan said I am a thing. Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى Said the Mercy is prescribed for those who are God fearing. The Jews and Christians said we are God fearing. Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى said this is for those who follow the Messenger, the unlettered one ﷺ.
Yaqoob
S2- Allah ﷻ - One of the greatest sins we can commit is speaking ignorantly about Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى.
Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى
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The Messenger ﷺ: “Contemplate on Allah’s سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى creation. Do not contemplate about Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى, for you will simply cannot understand His Magnitude”.
The Messenger ﷺ: “Indeed having good thoughts about Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى is part of the excellence of worship”.
One of the greatest sins we can commit is speaking ignorantly
S1 - Allah ﷻ - Those who attribute a place or direction to Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى are guilty of an innovation.
Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
(S71)
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
(S70)
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
