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Character (S1) Having a good character ensures you a long life. The scholars (r.h) mention that a long life here could mean, literally, a long life or it could mean extra blessings within your life. Our good deeds should be performed purely for the sake of Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى. This is similar to how milk is described in Surah [16:66], milk comes out from between the excrement and blood of cattle, however it is pure. A glimpse into the sincerity of those before us: Hasan al-Basri (r.h) said that the Salaf (r.h) would sit in gatherings and if they were going to cry, they'd get up and leave. Another trait of the Muhsineen is that they perform righteous deeds in private. The Messenger ﷺ told us to do this.

Family (S1) To start with the mother: Umm Qais bint Mihsan's رضي الله عنها son passed away. When they were giving him ghusl, she رضي الله عنها said don't wash him with cold water or he'll die (motherly love). Umm Qais's brother, Ukashah رضي الله عنهم (the Badri) heard this and went to tell the Messenger ﷺ. The Messenger ﷺ smiled and said: “May Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى prolong her life”. She رضي الله عنها lived longer than all the women. The Messenger ﷺ: “Do not have a dislike for daughters, for they are the cheering and dear ones”. In Surah [42:49] Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى first mentions daughters before sons. What an honour for daughters. This is the complete opposite to how the Jahilliya Arabs treated daughters. They treated them like nothing. Glad tidings to the one who has daughters.

Health (S1) The Messenger ﷺ was once in an area and was conversing with a group. The Messenger ﷺ described the variety of dates from that area. The people were shocked and said: “Even if you grew up here, you couldn't have told us this much”. The Messenger ﷺ then said their best dates are the dry ones, they contain shifa against diseases. Ali رضي الله عنه said the best dates are Barni dates. The Messenger ﷺ said they take away illness and have no illness within them. One should try and eat one of these dates in the mornings on an empty stomach. Doing this kills stomach bacteria and Abu Hurayrah رضي الله عنه said doing this prevents appendicitis. The Messenger ﷺ: “Leave those medicines that cause disease to the healthy body”.

Virtues of Salawat (S1) The Messenger ﷺ: “Whoever invokes blessings upon me, then he has opened for himself 70 gates of Divine Mercy. The people will love him and anyone who hates him does so out of hypocrisy”. A companion رضي الله عنه used to send Salawat in abundance. The Messenger ﷺ said he رضي الله عنه will intercede for 100,000 people on the Day of Judgement. Hafiz Ibn Hajr (r.h) said that Salawat is not rejected and is accepted from us. Onto another priceless blessing: our health. The order of priority is Iman, then health, then wealth.

The Qur'an (S1) The Messenger ﷺ: “Recite the Qur'an with grief, for it descended with grief”. Grief here is in a positive context, it refers to the longing we have to meet our Lord سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى and the longing we have for our true and eternal home, Paradise. Whoever gives his own interpretation of the Qur'an (I.e ignorantly) will have a bridle of fire on his neck on the Day of Judgement. One gift within the Qur'an is Ayatul Kursi, Surah [2:255]. One report mentions that if you recite it after every obligatory prayer, it's like you've defended 70 Prophets (a.s) on the battlefield and you're covered in your own blood.

The Pillars (S8) Onto Zam Zam water: Hafiz Ibn Hajr (r.h) said Zam Zam is the most blessed water, as it was chosen to wash the blessed heart of the Messenger ﷺ. According to another scholar (r.h) Zam Zam water is superior to the water of Kauthar. One might ask how can water of Earth be superior to that of Paradise? But Zam Zam water is from Paradise. The Messenger ﷺ said: “There is no suroora in Islam”. The scholars (r.h) mention that suroora here refers to abstaining. In this context it refers to abstaining from marriage and Hajj. One must not put away these deeds and if he has the means should get them done as soon as possible - for there is no tomorrow.

The Pillars (S7) The reward for throwing stones at Shaytaan during Hajj is stored for you in a chest. This reward is saved for you when you need it most. Located in Mina is Masjid al-Hayf. 70 Prophets (a.s) prayed there, one of which was Prophet Musa (a.s). The reward for each step you take during Hajj is x70,000,000.

The Pillars (S6) The black stone is [metaphorically] like the right Hand of Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى. Kissing the black stone thus is symbolically like kissing the right Hand of Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى. Exalted be our Lord سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى, there is nothing like Him سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى. When the black stone came from Paradise it descended onto mount Abu Qubais which is adjacent to mount Safa. It remained on mount Abu Qubais for 40 years. Regarding the Yemeni corner: The Messenger ﷺ said whenever I pass by it, I see Jibraaeel (a.s) there and he (a.s) supplicates for the forgiveness of the one who touches the Yemeni corner. Regarding the Shaving of one's hair: for every hair you shave, a sin is forgiven. If you have more hair than sins, then the extra hair you shave off will be saved for you as a treasure. Every hair you shave off will be a light for you on the Day of Judgement.

The Pillars (S5) The purpose of Hajj is that we may benefit by seeing the signs. One of the blessed signs we see is the Maqaam-e-Ibraaheem (a.s). The black stone and the Maqaam-e-Ibraaheem (a.s) [i.e the stone there in] are both from Paradise. They initially shone so bright they could light up everything between the East and West, but Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى removed the light. Prophet Ibraaheem's ﷺ blessed footprint remains etched within the Maqaam-e-Ibraaheem (a.s) today. One of the signs of the hour is that the black stone and the Maqaam-e-Ibraaheem (a.s) will be taken back.

The Pillars (S4) Is a Nafl Hajj superior to Sadaqah? According to the majority of scholars, the Nafl Hajj is superior. However a minority do mention that Sadaqah is superior. Another question people pose is can Hajj be performed with Haram wealth? Imam Ghazali (r.h) breaks down the process if one performs Hajj with Haram wealth. Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى is The Most Merciful. Another whisper people get is that Hajj will make you lose your wealth. This is incorrect. In reality, it is the opposite. The Messenger ﷺ said: “If you perform the Hajj, you will be independent”.

The Pillars (S3) Umar رضي الله عنه: “Mount your saddles for Hajj, for indeed this is one of the two jihads”. The Messenger ﷺ was asked: “What is the best deed?”. He ﷺ replied: “Belief in Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى, Jihad in the path of Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى and an accepted Hajj”. The Messenger ﷺ made the dua: “O Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى, forgive the Hujaaj and forgive those who the Hujaaj seek forgiveness for”. The signs of Hajj Mabroor: Good character. Feed and speak kindly to others, spread the Salaam and control your tongue.

The Pillars (S2) Abu Zharr رضي الله عنه asked the Messenger ﷺ which is the most rewarding fast? The Messenger ﷺ replied: “The fast of Ramadan. It has with Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى an immense reward”. (The reward is so great that the Messenger ﷺ didn't even mention it specifically here). The Messenger ﷺ: “Whoever fasts in the month of Ramadan, with Iman and expecting reward, his past and future sins will be forgiven”. Onto Charity: One must make sure he does not just simply give money. Abdullah Ibn Abaas رضي الله عنهم recited Surah [34:39] and said it refers to spending without extravagance and miserliness. A just measure must be met between your capacity and others' needs.

The Pillars (S1) The Messenger ﷺ: “When you intend to pray, pray like the one who is about to depart from this world. Avoid saying things for which you'll have to excuse yourself from tomorrow. Do not be eager to gain people's possessions”. Most of us will not taste the sweetness of worship - this isn't the end of everything however. There is immense goodness in continuing to worship even if we dislike it. Persevere, until it becomes a habit. The Messenger ﷺ: “Steadfastness is a treasure from the treasures of Paradise”.

The Sunnah (S2) An example of misguidance in these times is numerology. Abdullah Ibn Abaas رضي الله عنهم said whoever partakes in numerology, I don't think he has any aql or any religious commitment. Abdullah Ibn Abaas رضي الله عنهم said whoever partakes in astrology (star signs etc) is doomed. The true scholars of the Sunnah, may Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى preserve them, are human. Thus, they sometimes make mistakes. It is our duty to overlook this.

The Sunnah (S1) Whoever holds firm to the Sunnah during these times, receives the reward of 50 Companions! (رضي الله عنهم). The Messenger ﷺ: “Whoever gives life my to Sunnah, loves me. Whoever loves me will be with me in Paradise”. The Messenger ﷺ: “Whoever adheres to my Sunnah when my Ummah is corrupt, will have the reward of 100 martyrs”. The Messenger ﷺ: “That which I fear the most for my Ummah are the imams of misguidance”.

The Messenger ﷺ (S4) The priceless Sunnah: Imam Shafi (r.h) said: “Whenever I see a man from the people of Hadith, it is as if I see a Companion of the Messenger ﷺ”. Sa'eed Ibn Jubayr (r.h) once quoted a Hadith and a man said: “This contradicts the Qur'an!”. Sa'eed (r.h) replied: “I quote from the Messenger ﷺ and you argue about the Qur'an?”. He (r.h) also said that the Messenger ﷺ knew the Qur'an better than you, so how could you have found a contradiction? We need the Hadith more than we need food and drink, for the Hadith explain the Qur'an.

The Messenger ﷺ (S3) The Messenger ﷺ was given the strength of 40 men, each man being a man of Paradise. A man of Paradise has the strength of 100 men of this world, thus the Messenger ﷺ had the strength of 4,000 men. Ruqana رضي الله عنه was the previous undefeated wrestling champion of the Quraysh. The Messenger ﷺ beat him رضي الله عنه and invited him to Islam. The Archangels (a.s) were frequently seen around the Messenger ﷺ. Once whilst the Messenger ﷺ was praying he ﷺ smiled. The Companions رضي الله عنهم noticed and enquired. The Messenger ﷺ said that Mikaeel (a.s) smiled at him and he ﷺ smiled back.

The Messenger ﷺ (S2) Miracles were a common occurrence. A woman once brought her bald child (رضي الله عنهم) to the Messenger ﷺ. The Messenger ﷺ rubbed his blessed hand on the baby's head and the baldness went. We were chosen to be in this Ummah. We must thank Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى. Prophet Adam (a.s) said: “Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى Has bestowed upon the ummah of Muhammad ﷺ four things which even I don't have: 1). I had to repent in Makkah, they can repent anywhere. 2). When I slipped [Prophets (a.s) don't sin] my clothing was stripped off me. When they sin, their clothing is not stripped off them. 3). Due to the slip, I was distanced from my wife (رضي الله عنها). When they sin, they are not distanced. 4). I was taken out of Paradise, they will not be taken out of Paradise”.

The Messenger ﷺ (S1) Aisha رضي الله عنها: “His (ﷺ) conduct was the Qur'an”. The Messenger ﷺ would say in the early days in the Makkan period: “Say La Ila Ha Il Allah, save yourselves. With this you'll become sovereign over the Arabs. The Persians will become subject to you. If you don't live to see it, you'll still be the kings of Paradise”. The Makkans would mock the Sahaba رضي الله عنهم upon seeing them, saying: “The kings are coming!”. This is very relevant today. Muslims all around the world wonder how it's possible we will be victorious, but nothing can alter Allah's سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى Words. Be it Makkah ~1400 years ago, or today in 2026 - same game, different players. Whenever the Messenger ﷺ mounted an animal it would never urinate or defecate.

Allah's سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى Mercy (S5) Surah [42:11]: “There is nothing like Him” (سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى). Sufyan at-Thawri (r.h) said The Best Judge to Judge us is Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى. He'd (r.h) prefer to be judged by Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى over his own father. Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى is The Most Merciful, The Most Just. We love to the see creation: the full moon, the still night, the blooming flowers, the rays of sunshine scattered through the scenery - what then when we see The Creator? سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى. The residents of Paradise will see Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى - may we be amongst these chosen souls. The Messenger ﷺ: “My Lord سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى educated me, and what a beautiful education He سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى gave”.

Allah's سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى Mercy (S4) Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى is Ash-Shakoor, Appreciative of even the little. He سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى accepts our works from us no matter how small. The Messenger ﷺ said whoever eats a meal or has a chilled drink and says ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّٰهِ, then Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى will be pleased with him. Those who sincerely say: “La Ila Ha Il Allah” will show no fright at the time of death, nor in the grave nor on the last day. Such is the Mercy of our Lord سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى.

Allah's سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى Mercy (S3) Do non Muslims receive rewards for their good deeds? Hakeem Ibn Hizaam رضي الله عنه asked the Messenger ﷺ if he would be rewarded for the good deeds he رضي الله عنه did in the days of jahilliya. The Messenger ﷺ said: “You became a Muslim along with the good deeds you had already done”. Imam as-Sindee (r.h) said the good deeds of disbelievers are held in suspension until they embrace Islam. If they don't embrace Islam, the deeds are lost. Abdullah Ibn Abaas رضي الله عنهم recited Surah [57:28] and said the people of the book recieve 2x the rewards if they embrace Islam. Such is the Mercy of our Lord سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى. The believer is rewarded for his good deeds in this life and in the next, whereas the disbeliever is rewarded in this life only.

Allah's سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى Mercy (S2) The highest level of patience you can bear is that when you're struck with a calamity, you act like the day before it struck, I.e you remain unphased. May Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى make us amongst this level. Sufyan Ibn Uyayna (r.h) mentions that what we dislike is better for us than what we like, for when we dislike something we make dua. Ease is a greater threat to progress than hardship. The Messenger ﷺ said Dua is the bone marrow of worship. He who does not make dua is arrogant. We are always in need of Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى. We are tested by Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى so that we may turn to Him سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى, so that our sins may be forgiven and so that our ranks are elevated. The best of us are tested the most. So Glad tidings, O you who shows patience through the storm!

Allah's سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى Mercy (S1) An agnostic once walked through a field which had watermelons growing. He sat under a cherry tree and said: “How can God exist if things are misplaced? Such a large tree that bears small fruits and such a small bush that bears large fruits”. [i.e the watermelons]. A cherry fell from the tree and hit his head. He then reflected and said: “God definitely exists”. Surah [56:72]: “Is it you who produce its trees, or is it We Who do so?”. The righteous show joy at the beginning of calamities, just as the normal person shows joy during times of ease. A smooth sea never made a seasoned sailor.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S55) - Final session Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه was now in his 90s, he fell ill and passed away from this illness. At ~94 years old, in ~32 A.H, during Uthmaan's رضي الله عنه caliphate, Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه passed away. (There is a difference regarding the exact year, the range is from 30-34 A.H. The strongest view is 32 A.H). Thus passed away the cousin and father in law of the Messenger ﷺ, the father of Umm Habeebah, Yazeed and Muawiya رضي الله عنهم, the one promised Paradise twice upon the loss of his sight, the shaykh and sayed of the Quraysh, the one who saw many miracles, the brave preacher on the plain of Yarmook, the blessed companion of the Messenger ﷺ: Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه. Uthmaan رضي الله عنه performed his رضي الله عنه Janazah and Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه was buried in the blessed graveyard of al-Baqee.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S54) The plague of Amwaas, 18 A.H: Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه was now ~80. His son Yazeed رضي الله عنهم was martyred here. Umar رضي الله عنه appointed Muawiya رضي الله عنه as the governor of Syria. Umar رضي الله عنه had great love and respect for Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه. Umar رضي الله عنه once summoned Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه and gave him a cushion to sit on. Umar رضي الله عنه said: “The Messenger ﷺ told us when a noble person comes to you, honour him”. When Umar رضي الله عنه was martyred, Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه was ~86 years old, making him 23 years older than Umar رضي الله عنهم.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (53) A fabricated report in the books of history accuses Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه and some other Makkans of cowardice and treachery. The truth is that Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه fought bravely and he encouraged his son Yazeed رضي الله عنهم to be steadfast. The Muslims fought defensively for the first 4 days. After this, there was a turning point and on the 6th day the Muslims were victorious. ~4,000 Muslims were martyred. ~70,000 Romans were killed. Thus, for every Muslim martyr, ~17-18 Romans were killed. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه thus had lost both his blessed eyes. One during the lifetime of the Messenger ﷺ and one during the battle of Yarmook. Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى has Said: “If I take away the eyesight of a slave of Mine and he shows patience and seeks My reward, I will reward him with nothing less than Paradise”. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه thus now resided in Madinah. He رضي الله عنه was in his mid 70s.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S52) On the 4th day, Abu Sufyaan's رضي الله عنه name appears again: This day was known was the day of lost eyes, decapitated heads and severed hands. The Romans shot a large barrage of arrows at the Muslims. The arrows blocked out the sun. ~700 Muslims lost an eye. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه was also struck, losing his remaining eye. Ikrimah, his son Amr and his uncle Haarith رضي الله عنهم were martyred at this battle. Many noble and courageous women also stepped forward to fight and defend, including Khawla and Umm Hakeem رضي الله عنهم.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S51) Abu Sufyaan's رضي الله عنه participation in the Battle of Yarmook, 14 A.H: It was during Umar's رضي الله عنه reign that this battle took place. The main commander was Khalid Ibn al-Waleed رضي الله عنه. The Muslims were split into 4 battalions: The right was led by Amr Ibn al-Aas رضي الله عنه, the right middle by Shurahbeel Ibn Hasana رضي الله عنه, the left middle by Abu Ubaydah رضي الله عنه and the left by Yazeed Ibn Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنهم. Abu Sufyaan fought behind his son رضي الله عنهم. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه was in his mid 70's here. There was ~1,000 companions رضي الله عنهم present at this battle, 100 were Badris رضي الله عنهم. The Battle lasted 6 days.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S50) Some of the chiefs of the Quraysh رضي الله عنهم came to see Umar رضي الله عنه. Umar رضي الله عنه spoke to Suhayb, Bilal and Ammar Ibn Yasir رضي الله عنهم first (they were the elite companions and Badris رضي الله عنهم). One of the chiefs رضي الله عنه said: “He [رضي الله عنه] has chose these slaves over us?”. Suhayl Ibn Amr رضي الله عنه then said: “They are Badris, we can never catch them up. The only thing we can do now is Jihad”. Suhayl رضي الله عنه then left to Shaam for Jihad and never returned. He رضي الله عنه was martyred by the plague of Amwaas. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه took these words to his blessed heart. He رضي الله عنه then made preparations for Jihad as well.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S49) During the Era of the Khilaafur Raashideen رضي الله عنهم: The Messenger ﷺ passed away ~11 A.H. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه was ~73 years old. He رضي الله عنه resided in Madinah, even though he used to be the chief of the Quraysh. Such was his رضي الله عنه love for the Messenger ﷺ. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه thought that the successor of the Messenger ﷺ should be from a prominent Quraysh tribe. He رضي الله عنه speaks to Ali and Abaas رضي الله عنهم. All the Companions رضي الله عنهم knew that the most worthy to succeed amongst them was Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه. They رضي الله عنهم pledged to him رضي الله عنه. Abu Sufyaan and his sons Yazeed and Muawiya رضي الله عنهم were loyal to Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه. They fought at the battle of Yarmook.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S48) The destruction of the idol Al-Laat: Al-Laat was the idol of the Thaqeef. Al-Laat was a righteous man who used to mix saweeq for the pilgrims. When he passed away, the people would remain by his grave and ended up eventually worshipping him. A delegation of the Thaqeef tribe came to Madinah to accept Islam. The Messenger ﷺ sent Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba, Khalid Ibn al-Waleed and Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنهم to destroy the idol. A Masjid was built over the spot where the idol was destroyed. The Masjid is named Masjid Abdullah Ibn Abaas رضي الله عنهم.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S47) Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه is given the glad tidings of Paradise: The Muslims launched a siege against the disbelievers. It was here where Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه was struck in the eye by an arrow. The Messenger ﷺ said to Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه: “I can supplicate so that you may be healed. Or, Paradise can be yours”. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه replied: “Let it be Paradise”. The Spoils were distributed. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه was given 100 camels and 40 Ookiya of silver. He رضي الله عنه asked what about his sons Yazeed and Muawiya رضي الله عنهم. They رضي الله عنهم recieved similar.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S46) The Banu Hawazeen descended into Hunayn to attack the Muslims. They gathered more men, their force was ~20,000. They brought their women and children as well. The Muslims numbered ~12,000. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه was ~70 years old here. His sons Yazeed and Muawiya رضي الله عنهم were also present. The disbelievers set a trap in the valley. The Messenger ﷺ was at the front with his mule. Abaas رضي الله عنه and Abu Sufyaan Ibn al-Haarith رضي الله عنه were also with him ﷺ.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S45) Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه jokes with the Messenger ﷺ. The Messenger ﷺ smiles. Onto Abu Sufyaan's رضي الله عنه first campaign with the Messenger ﷺ: The battle of Hunayn. When Makkah was conquered, the Messenger ﷺ stayed there for 10 days. The Banu Hawazeen were a tribe ~30 miles away from Makkah, they defied the authority of the Messenger ﷺ. The Messenger ﷺ tells Ali, Zubayr and Miqdaad رضي الله عنهم to intercept a letter.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S44) Abu Sufyaan's wife, Hind رضي الله عنهم, also embraced Islam on this special day. Hind رضي الله عنها pledged to the Messenger ﷺ using a cloth. The Messenger ﷺ didn't touch the hands of women. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه was from Banu Umayya. This tribe had Companions such as Uthmaan Ibn Affaan and Sa'eed Ibn al-Aas رضي الله عنهم who were extremely generous. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه requested 3 things from the Messenger ﷺ

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S43) All the idols were destroyed and there was now constant worship around the Ka'ba. At night, the Muslims (رضي الله عنهم) continuously performed Tawaf and uttered the Takbeer and Tahleel. Upon seeing this blessed scene, Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه said to his wife, Hind رضي الله عنها: “Do you not see that this is all from Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى?”. Hind رضي الله عنها replied: “Yes indeed, this is certainly from Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى”.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (42) Khalid's رضي الله عنه division رضي الله عنهم was attacked by a group of the Quraysh who didn't want to go down without a fight. Khalid رضي الله عنه acted in defence. With the conquest of Makkah, the Ka'ba was now cleansed of the idols surrounding her. The Messenger ﷺ pointed at the idols with his blessed staff and they fell. The Messenger ﷺ then went inside the Ka'ba with some companions رضي الله عنهم and prayed. The Messenger ﷺ forgives the Quraysh. He ﷺ recited Surah Yusuf (a.s): Verse 92. He ﷺ said the same words as his brother Yusuf (a.s), when he (a.s) forgave his brothers. The Messenger ﷺ told Bilal رضي الله عنه to climb the Ka'ba and give the Azaan

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S41) Whilst entering the city on the evening of the Conquest of Makkah, Sa'ad Ibn Ubadah رضي الله عنه said: “Today is a day of slaughter!”. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه related these words to the Messenger ﷺ. He ﷺ said: “No, today is a day of mercy”. When Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه saw all these faces he didn't recognise (رضي الله عنهم), he رضي الله عنه said to the Messenger ﷺ: “O Messenger (ﷺ) of Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى), you have preferred these people over your own?”. The Messenger ﷺ replied: “This is the result of your people's actions. These people [رضي الله عنهم] believed in me when you all called me a liar. They supported me when you expelled me”. Thus the peaceful conquest of Makkah took place. The Quraysh went into the safe zones. The Messenger ﷺ entered Makkah with humility, showing no pride nor boasting.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S40) Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه saw the various tribes رضي الله عنهم entering Makkah and said: “What do they have to do with us?”. (I.e a tribal thing). Abaas رضي الله عنه elucidated the matter to Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه. The Messenger ﷺ walked past with the Muhajireen and the Ansar رضي الله عنهم. All that was visible of them was their eyes. Abaas رضي الله عنه recalled Abu Sufyaan's رضي الله عنه words all those years prior, about how he'd only accept Islam if he saw horses high on mount Qada. At this moment, Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه saw this very thing! He رضي الله عنه said: “All praise be to Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى Who Has guided me to Islam”. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه thus embraced Islam in the blessed month of Ramadan.

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The virtues of Zakat There is no benefit in the pillars of Islam if zakat is not paid. The completion of Islam is to pay zakat on your wealth. Fortify your wealth with zakat and the evil of the wealth is removed. Nearing the last hour zakat will be treated like a fine. The excellence of Zakat Ul Fitir, the obligatory fasts are accepted, the agonies of Death become easy and you avoid the punishment of the grave.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S39) The Messenger ﷺ said to Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه: “Shame on you O Abu Sufyaan. Has the time not come for you to testify there is none worthy of worship but Allah? (سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى)”. The Messenger ﷺ said: “Has the time not come for you testify that I am indeed the Messenger of Allah? (سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى)”. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه was honoured as per Abaas's رضي الله عنه request. The Messenger ﷺ said: “Whoever enters Abu Sufyaan's house is safe”. The Messenger ﷺ tells Abaas رضي الله عنه to take Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه to the mountains. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه would thus be able to see the horses and Muslims (رضي الله عنهم) high up on the mountains.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S38) Abaas رضي الله عنه and Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه encounter each other. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه went with Abaas رضي الله عنه on the Messenger's ﷺ mule. As they رضي الله عنهم passed by the people (رضي الله عنهم), no one showed concern as it was the Messenger's ﷺ uncle رضي الله عنه on the mule. However, when they passed by Umar رضي الله عنه he enquired about who it was. He رضي الله عنه realised it was Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه, and was happy that he was brought to him so he could deal with him رضي الله عنه. Umar رضي الله عنه raced to the Messenger's ﷺ tent to seek permission to deal with Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه. Abaas رضي الله عنه and Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه were on the Messenger's ﷺ mule and beat Umar رضي الله عنه to the tent. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه sees the Muslims (رضي الله عنهم) get ready for Fajr prayer. He رضي الله عنه saw them waiting for the Messenger ﷺ and was shocked. He رضي الله عنه saw all sorts of kings and leaders, but the best leader he ever saw was the Messenger ﷺ.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S37) The Conquest of Makkah: On the 10th of Ramadan ~7 A.H the conquest of Makkah took place. The Messenger ﷺ supplicated and the Quraysh didn't know he ﷺ was coming to Makkah even when he ﷺ was close. ~10,000 Companions رضي الله عنهم left with the Messenger ﷺ. En route Makkah, Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه had a dream and the Messenger ﷺ told him رضي الله عنه the meaning. The Muslims set up camp ~16 KM away from Makkah. Abaas رضي الله عنه went to the Muslim camp.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S36) Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه defends Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه at this point still wasn't a Muslim but Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه said: “He [رضي الله عنه] is a shaykh and a sayed”. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه returned to Makkah. The Quraysh said to him that you've been played. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه said to them: “What would you have done?”. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه was a noble leader. Although the mess wasn't his he still tried to fix it.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S35) Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه being the chief, was chosen to try and fix this matter. He رضي الله عنه went to Madinah to see the Messenger ﷺ. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه arrives in Madinah and goes to the Messenger ﷺ first. He then goes to his daughter, Umm Habeebah رضي الله عنهم. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه goes to sit down on the Messenger's ﷺ bedding and Umm Habeebah رضي الله عنهم moves it out of the way. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه wanted his case to be heard. He decided to go to Abu Bakr, then Umar, then Uthmaan, then Ali رضي الله عنهم. Note the order he رضي الله عنه visited them! Ali رضي الله عنه gives Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه some words to help him in this matter.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S34) The Treaty of Hudaybeeyah was broken by the Quraysh and their allies. The Banu Khuza'a joined the Messenger's ﷺ side and the Banu Bakr joined the Quraysh. The Banu Bakr attacked the Banu Khuza'a. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه was angry and had nothing to do with this. The Messenger ﷺ sent Dhamura رضي الله عنه to give the Quraysh a message: Break away from the Banu Bakr, play the blood money for the men of Banu Khuza'a you killed. If not, we will go to war.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S33) Heraclius stored the Messenger's ﷺ letter in a golden case. Years later, the descendant of Heraclius, King Francis, had the same letter of the Messenger ﷺ wrapped in silk and stored in a golden chest. He said as long as they have this letter, their empire would remain. Abu Sufyaan and Safwaan ibn Umayya رضي الله عنهم saw a wolf hunting a deer. When the wolf got to the Haram at Makkah, he stopped attacking the deer. The wolf spoke! He said to Abu Sufyaan and Safwaan رضي الله عنهم (who at the time weren't Muslims): “The Messenger ﷺ calls people to Paradise, whilst you are calling to them to the fire”.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S32) Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه said to Heraclius that he has one thing on the Messenger ﷺ: He ﷺ claims to have gone from Makkah to Jerusalem, then return in one night. The Patriarch of Jerusalem said: “I know that very night!”. The Patriarch would always close the gates, however this one night he could not close the gate. In the morning, he said that last night a Prophet (ﷺ) came here and prayed. Heraclius said to Dihya al-Kalbee رضي الله عنه that he knows that the Messenger ﷺ is indeed a Divine Messenger, however he said he won't proclaim this as he feared he would be killed. He didn't pay attention to what the Messenger ﷺ said in his letter: “Embrace Islam and you will live in peace”.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S31) Heraclius asks Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه about the Messenger ﷺ. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه said he ﷺ has the noblest lineage amongst us, no one before him ﷺ amongst us claimed to be a Prophet, none of his (ﷺ) ancestors were kings, his (ﷺ) followers are increasing. One can only imagine what effect this had on Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه. He was in the presence of the head of the Christian world, and Heraclius was speaking about the Messenger ﷺ as if he knew him (ﷺ) his whole life. Heraclius read out the letter that the Messenger ﷺ sent to him which invited him to Islam.