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The Messenger ﷺ (S3) 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 lowly, then Islam becomes lowly”. The Messenger ﷺ: “When the Arabs remove their turbans they will lose their dignity”.

The Messenger ﷺ (S2) 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 the time was ~3 years old, saw him ﷺ talking to the moon and it was following where he ﷺ pointed with his finger. When the Messenger ﷺ was in his mother Amina's رضي الله عنها womb, he ﷺ heard The Pen writing on the Lawhim Mahfoozh and he ﷺ heard the Angels (a.s) doing Tasbeeh.

The Messenger ﷺ (S1) 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: “There is not a single believer except that I am nearer to him in this life and the next”. Thus, the Messenger ﷺ loves us more than our mother loves us, he ﷺ loves us more than we love ourselves! All praise be to Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى.

Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى (S8) 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. This verse is very powerful and must be implemented. Whenever the Messenger ﷺ was going through a hard time, Jibraaeel (a.s) would tell him ﷺ to recite it.

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 Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى, He is The King of everything, He سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى is The Most Wise.

Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى (S6) 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 showing gratitude during times of ease. It is harder to show gratitude during times of ease! A smooth sea never made a seasoned sailor.

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 سُبْحَانَ ٱللَّهِ, his weeping is converted to La Ila Ha Il Allah, his laboured breathing is converted to Sadaqah, his little sleep is converted to worship and his turning in pain is converted to Jihad.

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: “Virtues wash away sins just as water washes away dirt”.

Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى (S3) 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 (a.s) said to his sons [in Surah Yusuf (a.s)] do not despair of the Soothing Mercy of Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى, only the disbelievers despair of Allah's سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى Soothing Mercy.

Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى (S2) 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 about Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى. A sinful servant has Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى, The Lord Who is Merciful and Forgiving. اَللَّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ.

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 takes the sun 40 days to reach it. This creation has never disobeyed Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى. It is unaware of the creation of Adam (a.s) and is also unaware of Shaytaan. Surah [74:31]: “And none knows the forces of your Lord except He”. (سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى). اَللَّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ.

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 to take Aisha رضي الله عنها another days distance. Hasan Ibn Thaabit رضي الله عنه beautifully praised Zubayr رضي الله عنه in some poetry. He رضي الله عنه was a famous knight, his fame will never fade, how a great a deed it is to praise Zubayr رضي الله عنه.

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. Surah [59:8-9] praises the Muhajireen and the Ansar رضي الله عنهم, the next verse [59:10] then mentions we are to pray for the forgiveness of those who came before us and not to hold any hatred for them رضي الله عنهم in our hearts.

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 this until the people wished he stopped. What an honour for our brothers and sisters in Iraq! Whichever land a Companion رضي الله عنه is buried in, they will be a guide and a light for the people of that land on the Day of Judgement. Talha and Zubayr رضي الله عنهم were initially buried together, however Talha رضي الله عنه was moved ~30 years after the initial burial due to his grave being flooded.

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 neighbours in Paradise.

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 الله عنه. She was ~100 years old.

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 Makkah.

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 Zubayr رضي الله عنهم became the Caliph, he appointed his brother Musab Ibn Zubayr (r.h) as governor of Iraq.

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 Badr, the fifth person to embrace Islam, the Hawaaree of the Messenger ﷺ, one of the neighbours of the Messenger ﷺ in Paradise, the first to raise a sword for the sake of Islam, one of the ten promised Paradise, one of the Companions رضي الله عنهم of the final Messenger ﷺ of Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى: Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه. When Ali رضي الله عنه heard of Zubayr's رضي الله عنه martyrdom he burst into tears. Ali رضي الله عنه said let the killer of Zubayr رضي الله عنه enter the fire. Amr Ibn Jarmooz, the killer of Zubayr رضي الله عنه, took the blessed head off Zubayr's رضي الله عنه body and also took his sword and brought it to Ali رضي الله عنه. Ali رضي الله عنه took the sword off him and said: “How many times has this sword taken the sorrow and care away from the Messenger's ﷺ brow”.

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 الله عنه was treacherously killed whilst he was praying Salah. Again, he رضي الله عنه was killed by Amr Ibn Jarmooz. 3). Zubayr رضي الله عنه was treacherously killed whilst having a nap (Kayloola) at a river which was nearby Basra. Again, it was Amr Ibn Jarmooz which killed Zubayr رضي الله عنه. The third narrative is the one which is favoured by the scholars (r.h). Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى knows best.

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?

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).

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 war and Zubayr will be the aggressor. Upon hearing the words of the Messenger ﷺ, Zubayr رضي الله عنه was in awe and left the battlefield.

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 Muslims vs Muslims. On one side our mother, on the other side our mawla رضي الله عنهم. Thus the battle of the camel broke out. It was ~16th of Jumada al-Thaanee, on a Friday, 36 A.H.

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 the safer option. Neither Aisha nor Ali رضي الله عنهم wanted war. Ali رضي الله عنه sent the legend Ka'ka Ibn Amr رضي الله عنه as a messenger. Peace was agreed upon.

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 Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى, the Messenger ﷺ already told me of this. Ali رضي الله عنه praised the Companions رضي الله عنهم as follows: He said he is being tested with Aisha, the most obedient of people. With Zubayr, the toughest. With Talha, the most genius and with Ya'la رضي الله عنهم, the most cooperative.

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 them and Aisha's رضي الله عنها force. The Khawaarij were wiped out, all except one of them. The Companions رضي الله عنهم said: we are only here for the killers of Uthmaan رضي الله عنه, disengage if you have nothing to do with that. The Messenger ﷺ said the reward is immense for the one who fights against the khawaarij.

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 further issues arise. Most of Basra joined Aisha رضي الله عنها to aid them in their quest to avenge 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 الله عنهم. The force headed for Basra, Iraq. Talha and Zubayr's stance was closer to the truth than Ameer Muawiya's رضي الله عنهم. All the Companions رضي الله عنهم involved were correct in their understanding - some were just closer to truth than others.

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 Muhammad Ibn Abu Bakr (r.h) out of the fitnah. Talha and Zubayr رضي الله عنهم waited ~4 months after Uthmaan's رضي الله عنه martyrdom, giving Ali رضي الله عنه enough time however no decision was made, so they sought permission from Ali رضي الله عنه to leave Madinah and he granted them it. Abdullah Ibn Zubayr رضي الله عنهم also went with them to Makkah

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 was not able to take the murderers to task. Talha, Zubayr and a group of other Companions رضي الله عنهم went to Ali رضي الله عنه and said revenge must be taken immediately.

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?

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).

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.

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).

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..."

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.

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 was ~57 years old when Uthmaan رضي الله عنه was martyred. He رضي الله عنه was now processing this and had feelings of anger. Justice needed to be served.

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 Surah [34:54].

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 month of Zhul Hijjah. After martyring Uthmaan رضي الله عنه, the rebels went on a looting spree in Madinah. The guards said: “Save yourselves, these wretches are only after worldly gains”. ~1,000 men were part of the force of rebels who sieged Uthmaan's رضي الله عنه house. The ring leaders of this rebellious force were now going to be hunted down.

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 Abdullah Ibn Zubayr رضي الله عنهم to leave and gave him his will and told him to pass it to Zubayr رضي الله عنه.

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 Messenger ﷺ. The fitnah erupts: Uthmaan رضي الله عنه had longest khilafat, lasting around 12 years. The first 6 years were free of problems, but the last 6 years is when the fitnah broke out. Abu Ubaydah رضي الله عنه said that it Umar رضي الله عنه dies, Islam will weaken. He رضي الله عنه said whoever leads after Umar رضي الله عنه will not be able to fill those shoes, even if he follows Umar رضي الله عنه exactly.

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 granddaughters of the Messenger! ﷺ. Abdullah Ibn Jafar and Ibn Zubayr رضي الله عنهم were ~7 years old when they went to pledge to the Messenger ﷺ, the Messenger ﷺ smiled. Abdullah Ibn Jafar رضي الله عنهم was born in Ethiopia. Zubayr's paired brother, Abdullah Ibn Masood رضي الله عنهم passed away ~32 A.H.

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 course, this can only be done as a lawful loan and also not for extravagance). Our mother Maymoonah رضي الله عنها would also do this. The Messenger ﷺ: “Jafar [رضي الله عنه] most resembles my looks and my personality. You, Abdullah [i.e Ibn Jafar رضي الله عنهم], out of all of Allah's سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى creation resemble your father the most”. The Messenger ﷺ once placed Abdullah Ibn Jafar رضي الله عنهم in front of himself ﷺ on his beast of burden, and he ﷺ placed either Hasan or Hussain رضي الله عنهم behind himself ﷺ. What an honour for Abdullah Ibn Jafar! رضي الله عنهم

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. The decision was difficult, it took Abdul Rahman رضي الله عنه the full 3 days to decide. He رضي الله عنه consulted with everyone, the Muhajireen and Ansar رضي الله عنهم, the wise people etc. 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 (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. The 3 day consultation for who should be the next Caliph thus begun.

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 رضي الله عنهم out of Madinah to do jihad). Ali, Uthmaan, Talha, Zubayr, Sa'ad Ibn Abi Waqaas and Abdul Rahman Ibn Awf رضي الله عنهم once gathered and they said that the people want to approach Umar رضي الله عنه to get their needs fulfilled but they're scared of him - they told Abdul Rahman رضي الله عنه to speak to Umar رضي الله عنه.

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 of Firawn. The impediment of the speech of Musa (A.S) refers to the dialect of the Kopts which he lost due to living in Madyan. A tradesman who pleases his Lord is like the Mother of Musa (A.S).

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 such a cure. Both Acia (raa) and the biological mother are referred to in verse 10.

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 smiled. Like father like son. A group of kids once called Yahya (a.s) to play. He (a.s) was ~3, 4 years old at the time and replied: “Was I created to play?”. The Messenger ﷺ said to Sa'ad Ibn Abi Waqaas رضي الله عنه: “You are given wealth and provisions due to the weak ones amongst you”. The real man can be seen by how he treats those who can do nothing for him.

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 between Umar and Zubayr رضي الله عنهم: These two mountains amongst men would race eachother, sometimes Umar would win and sometimes Zubayr would win. Umar would also race Abdullah Ibn Zubayr رضي الله عنهم. This is the Sunnah!