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Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S11) Some more Companions رضي الله عنهم who are still classed as Badris, but did not physically participate in Badr due to other reasons; Uthmaan Ibn Affaan, Abu Lubaba, Asim Ibn Adee, Haarith Ibn Haathib, Haarith Ibn al-Sammah, Khuwaat Ibn Jubayr, Abu Seeya and Sa'ad Abu Malik (رضي الله عنهم). Talha رضي الله عنه did miss out physically at Badr, however his performance in the next battle, Uhud, showed his determination, and it went down in history. Uhud was fought ~3-4 A.H, making Talha رضي الله عنه around 32 years old. The disbelievers numbered around 3,000, the Muslims numbered around 700. The Battle was initially being won by the Muslims, however the turn over occurred and the situation worsened. 200 horses came from one direction and a group of disbelievers from the other, sandwiching the Muslims. They fought bravely in smaller, split groups. The Battle was divided into 2 arenas.

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S10) The blessed pairing: There are 3 views with regards to who Talha رضي الله عنه was paired with in Madinah; Abu Ayub al-Ansari, Ubayy Ibn Ka'ab and Ka'ab Ibn Maalik رضي الله عنهم. The strongest view is that Talha رضي الله عنه was paired with Ka'ab Ibn Malik رضي الله عنه. Ibn Taymiyyah (r.h) endorses this view. One should stand for his brother when greeting him. Not doing so may cause ill feelings in the heart. The one being stood up for should not feel pride in his heart, if he does then he should request the people not to stand for him. Talha and Sa'eed Ibn Zayd رضي الله عنهم didn't participate in Badr due to being sent out by The Messenger ﷺ to scout out the caravans 10 days prior to Badr. Talha and Sa'eed رضي الله عنهم still recieved spoils from Badr and are classed as Badris.

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S9) Why did Nawfal target Abu Bakr and Talha? رضي الله عنهم. Zubayr's رضي الله عنه father, al-Awaam was the brother of Nawfal (thus the brother of Khadija رضي الله عنها also!). al-Awaam passed away early thus Nawfal was the caretaker of Zubayr رضي الله عنه. When Nawfal found out he embraced Islam he put Zubayr رضي الله عنه in a straw mat and placed fire underneath to choke him. Nawfal told him to leave Islam, Zubayr رضي الله عنه didn't budge, even though he was ~8 years old! Nawfal thus targeted Abu Bakr and Talha رضي الله عنهم as they were the ones who told Zubayr رضي الله عنه of Islam. Talha رضي الله عنه is returning from a business trip and runs into The Messenger ﷺ and Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه who were performing the Hijrah! Talha رضي الله عنه dresses them in Syrian garments and he himself goes to Makkah to sort things final. Talha رضي الله عنه performs Umrah when he returns to Makkah despite the dangerous circumstances in Makkah. Zayd Ibn al Haaritha, Abu Rafi, Abdullah Ibn Urayqidh رضي الله عنهم and some other men were chosen to bring The Messenger's ﷺ and Abu Bakr's family رضي الله عنهم to Madinah. Talha رضي الله عنه also aided them in this.

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S8) Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه was so instrumental as he was very knowledgeable and generous, thus the people followed him so. It can be said that Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه was close to bringing the entirety of the Quraysh into Islam. Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه has al-Waleed Ibn Mugheera on the verge of accepting Islam but Abu Jahl intervenes. 19 Verses were then revealed… Nawfal Ibn Khuwaylid, the brother of Khadija رضي الله عنها. He was known as The lion of the Quraysh. He tied up Abu Bakr and Talha رضي الله عنهم to rough them up and give them some harsh words. Thus they affectionately were given the title: “al-Qarinayn” “The Two tied together”. Nawfal was killed at Badr by Ali رضي الله عنه. Our Lion (رضي الله عنه) killed their lion.

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S7) Talha رضي الله عنه was of the first of the first to embrace Islam. He was amongst the first 8. A ~15 year old Talha رضي الله عنه embarks on a business trip to Busra, Syria. There, he encounters a Christian monk who says: “Has Ahmed [ﷺ] emerged yet?”. The Monk tells Talha رضي الله عنه to go to Makkah and follow The Messenger ﷺ and to not let anyone beat him to it! It is a tremendous honour! Talha رضي الله عنه returns to Makkah and the people tell him of The Messenger ﷺ proclaiming and that Talha's cousin, Abu Bakr (رضي الله عنهم) has followed him. Talha رضي الله عنه embraced Islam at the hands of Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه. Many of the Companions, including some of the ten promised Paradise (رضي الله عنهم) embraced Islam at Abu Bakr's رضي الله عنه hands.

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S6) A common query: Did Talha رضي الله عنه want to marry Aisha رضي الله عنها if The Messenger ﷺ passed away? People incorrectly assume it was thee Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه, I.e one of the ten. However, it was another Talha - Ibn Ubaydullah Ibn Musafi رضي الله عنه. (He رضي الله عنه shared the same tribe as Aisha رضي الله عنها). The confusion arises as they shared the same names. Surah [33:53] was then revealed, stating no one can marry The Messenger's ﷺ wives (رضي الله عنهم) after he [ﷺ] passes away. Talha رضي الله عنه had 10 sons named after Prophets (a.s). Zubayr رضي الله عنه had 10 sons named after Martyrs.

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S5) Umm Kulthoom bint Abu Bakr bore Talha (رضي الله عنهم): Zakariya, Yusuf [Who passed away during infancy] and Aisha (r.h). Talha رضي الله عنه says to his wife Umm Kulthoom (r.h): “You are successful lady, daughter of a successful man [Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه]”. Talha's رضي الله عنه daughter, Aisha (r.h) was of the most learned Tabi'een. Talha رضي الله عنه had something perhaps unique: He رضي الله عنه had 4 wives who were sisters of The Messenger's ﷺ wives (رضي الله عنهم); Hamna, sister of Zainab bint Jahsh. Umm Kulthoom, sister of Aisha. Fa'ria, sister of Umm Habeeba and Ruqayya, sister of Umm Salama (رضي الله عنهم). Such was how close Talha's رضي الله عنه ties were to The Messenger ﷺ!

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S4) Hamna رضي الله عنها bore Talha رضي الله عنه Muhammad and Imran Ibn Talha رضي الله عنهم. Muhammad Ibn Talha رضي الله عنهم was named by The Messenger ﷺ himself! Muhammad Ibn Talha رضي الله عنهم was known as “as-Sajaad” due to his immense worship/prostrations. He lowered his aunt, the mother of the believers Zainab bint Jahsh رضي الله عنها into her grave. He was martyred in the Battle of the Camel. The Ahlul Bayt (رضي الله عنهم) loved the family of Talha رضي الله عنه: Talha's رضي الله عنه daughter married Hasan Ibn Ali رضي الله عنهم. When Hasan رضي الله عنه passed away, Hussain Ibn Ali رضي الله عنهم married her! Such a tremendous honour for Talha رضي الله عنه - he was the father in law of both Hasan and Hussain رضي الله عنهم. Another wife of Talha رضي الله عنه: Umm Kulthoom bint Abu Bakr رضي الله عنهم.

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S3) His noble wives: First is Hamna bint Jahsh رضي الله عنها. She was the first cousin of The Messenger ﷺ, and the sister of our mother, Zainab bint Jahsh رضي الله عنها. Hamna رضي الله عنها was first married to Musab Ibn Umayr رضي الله عنه. After Uhud, The Messenger ﷺ told Hamna رضي الله عنها about the martyrdom of her brother, Abdullah Ibn Jahsh, her uncle Hamza and her husband Musab رضي الله عنهم. Hamna رضي الله عنها supplied water to the warriors at Uhud. A dangerous battle, an even braver woman. Talha رضي الله عنه nobly offered to marry Hamna رضي الله عنها after finding out Musab رضي الله عنه was martyred. She already had a daughter, Zainab bint Musab.

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S2) His family: Not much is known regarding his father. His mother is as-Sa'aba bint al-Khadrami رضي الله عنها. She was from Yemen and embraced Islam after her son, but still during the Makkan period. She had a famous brother: al-Alaa Ibn al-Khadrami رضي الله عنه. Alaa Ibn al-Khadrami رضي الله عنه thus was the maternal uncle of Talha رضي الله عنه. He رضي الله عنه was a scribe. Many miracles occurred which involved Alaa رضي الله عنه… Alaa had 10 brothers, one being Shurayh Ibn al-Khadrami رضي الله عنه, thus he was also the maternal uncle of Talha رضي الله عنه.

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S1) - The Living Martyr One of the ten promised Paradise The 4 signs of love; 1) To emulate, 2) To learn about [them], 3) To mention frequently and 4) to love what they love. His name and lineage: Abu Muhammad Talha [رضي الله عنه] Ibn Ubaydullah Ibn Uthmaan Ibn Amr Ibn Ka'ab Ibn Sa'ad Ibn Taym Ibn Murrah. Abu Bakr and Talha رضي الله عنهم were from the same tribe: Banu Taym. They were second cousins, as their grandfathers were brothers. Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه was 23 years older. Talha رضي الله عنه shares the common ancestor “Murrah” with The Messenger ﷺ. He رضي الله عنه was born 15 years before The Messenger ﷺ proclaimed, making Talha 25 years younger than The Messenger ﷺ. He رضي الله عنه was handsome, of a brownish, wheatish complexion. He had a narrow nose, had lots of hair which was neither straight nor curly. He didn't dye it. He was of medium height, and he was thin, with a large chest and broad shoulders and feet - thus had an athletic, ripped build.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S61) - Final Session Some of the Companions who were martyred by the plague; Abu Ubaydah, Muazh, Shurahbeel Ibn Hasana, Yazeed Ibn Abu Sufyan, Fadl Ibn Abaas, Suhayl Ibn Amr, Haarith Ibn Hishaam (رضي الله عنهم). Abu Ubaydah, Muazh and his son, Abdul Rahman (رضي الله عنهم) are buried next to eachother in Jordan - an honour for the residents! The Messenger ﷺ: “My Companions [رضي الله عنهم] will be a guide and a light for the land they pass away in, on The Day of Judgement”. The people of Jordan will have Muazh Ibn Jabal! رضي الله عنه. May Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى allow us to reunite with him, and be resurrected with him [رضي الله عنه] on that Awesome Day. Ameen.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S60) Muazh رضي الله عنه showed utmost patience when his son رضي الله عنه was martyred by the plague. Muazh رضي الله عنه himself was wounded in battle. On his deathbed, Muazh رضي الله عنه appeared to be uttering something. He elucidated: “My son came to me and told me The Messenger ﷺ, Angels (a.s), Saints and Martyrs will attend my Janazah then take me to Paradise”. The Messenger ﷺ [in part of a report]: “When a believers soul leaves his body, he is like a man out of prison. He roams on the Earth freely”. (This is for the souls of righteous believers). The more pious a person, the more he can roam. The lowest rank [thus every believer for definite] gets to see/know who is visiting them when they are in their graves. You only recognise the person if you knew them in real life however. Saintly souls can roam where they wish. So, what of Prophets! (a.s). The Messenger ﷺ for definite could attend the Janazah of Muazh رضي الله عنه.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S59) Muazh's رضي الله عنه parting to Firdaus: Muazh رضي الله عنه was on his death bed, his tongue moist with Zhikr - a deed which The Messenger ﷺ told Muazh رضي الله عنه [in their final conversation] is the most beloved to Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى. Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى: “I offer all goodness to the believer who praises Me when I am taking his soul out of his body”. Thus passed away; The one who The Messenger ﷺ said is one of his best Companions [رضي الله عنهم], an excellent man, the one who fell of the mule thrice with The Messenger ﷺ, the Badri, the most learned in matters of Halal and Haram, 1 of 4 collectors of the Qur'an during The Messenger's ﷺ lifetime, the one who also gave fatwah therein, teacher of Palestine, governor of Yemen, the subduer of shaytaan, the Muhajiroon from the Ansar, the one whose Janazah The Messenger ﷺ, Angels (a.s) and noble souls [رضي الله عنهم] attended (Even though The Messenger ﷺ had passed away before him رضي الله عنه), the one who Abdullah Ibn Masood رضي الله عنه likened to Prophet Ibraaheem ﷺ - The list goes on, ink does not do him service: our exemplar: Abu Abdul Rahman Muazh Ibn Jabal al-Khazraji رضي الله عنه. May our mothers and fathers be sacrificed for him. Muazh رضي الله عنه was definitely in his 30s when he passed. The age ranges from ~33 to 36.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S58) Muazh's رضي الله عنه sister began to wail. when Muazh رضي الله عنه regained consciousness, he said: “Whenever you wailed, an Angel (a.s) asked me: ‘Are you really as she says?'”. (Similar occurred to another Companion, Abdullah Ibn Rawaha رضي الله عنه). Thus, if the likes of these 2 blessed souls (رضي الله عنهم) were asked by Angels (a.s), then what of us? Wailing is prohibited. One may cry and grieve, but do not be excessive. Muazh رضي الله عنه was overcome by anxiety on his deathbed. When asked why, he رضي الله عنه said: “By Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى, it's not due to fear of death or due to a debt. It's due to The Messenger ﷺ saying: ‘2 Handfuls of souls were taken, one for Paradise and one for Hell'. I don't know which handful I was in…”. One must ponder, which handful was you in…? Surah [18:49]: “and your Lord [سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى] treats no one with injustice”.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S57) Close to his passing, Muazh رضي الله عنه would faint. When he regained consciousness, he'd say: “O Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى, You know full well I love You. O death, your coming is blessed. A blessed guest! But I am poor [deeds]. You know my Lord سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى I always feared You. Now I have hope. I love life: not to dig and plant [i.e orchards etc] but to be thirsty on a hot day [fasting]. To sacrifice for You سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى and to sit with the scholars in gatherings”. The Pangs of death were most severe on Muazh رضي الله عنه. Our Mother, Aisha رضي الله عنها: “I do not envy anyone who has an easy death”. A believer is rewarded for the good he does in this life and in the next. The disbeliever gets the reward for the good they did in this life - for in the next life they'll have nothing. Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى is The Most Just.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S56) Abu Hurayrah رضي الله عنه recalls the incident of the two blessed sandals of The Messenger ﷺ… Muazh رضي الله عنه kept a Hadith hidden from the people and only revealed it on his death bed… Prophets (a.s) have the hardest tests. Then those closest to them. Then the scholars, then the righteous. What of Muazh? رضي الله عنه. He is of the closest to The Messenger ﷺ, a stones throw ahead of the scholars and is of the righteous! Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى gives the toughest tests to His most beloved servants.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S56) Abu Hurayrah رضي الله عنه recalls the incident of the two blessed sandals of The Messenger ﷺ… Muazh رضي الله عنه kept a Hadith hidden from the people and only revealed it on his death bed… Prophets (a.s) have the hardest tests. Then those closest to them. Then the scholars, then the righteous. What of Muazh? رضي الله عنه. He is of the closest to The Messenger ﷺ, a stones throw ahead of the scholars and is of the righteous! Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى gives the toughest tests to His most beloved servants.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S54) Muazh's رضي الله عنه two wives passed away from the plague. Muazh رضي الله عنه drew lots to decide which to lower into the grave first - showcasing his utmost Taqwa. The blessed wives were buried in the same grave. The passing of Abu Ubaydah رضي الله عنه: He and his family initially weren't affected. He made dua that his family be given a share. Abu Ubaydah رضي الله عنه, now dying, gave his final advice. Muazh, Amr Ibn al-Aas and Dahaak Ibn Qays رضي الله عنهم lowered Abu Ubaydah رضي الله عنه into his grave. Muazh رضي الله عنه began to praised him…

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S53) When the Plague of Amwaas struck, Muazh رضي الله عنه made dua that his family be given a fair share: they all were martyred by it. His 2 blessed daughters were martyred first. His son, Abdul Rahman Ibn Muazh رضي الله عنهم also caught it. He رضي الله عنه was most beloved to Muazh. When Muazh رضي الله عنه caught it, a man started weeping. Muazh رضي الله عنه asked why. The man said: “I used to get my knowledge from you, now what will I do when you leave?!”. Muazh رضي الله عنه comforted him, saying: “Do not weep. Ibraaheem (a.s) recieved knowledge from Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى even when knowledge wasn't available. After me, seek knowledge from 4; Abdullah Ibn Masood, Abdullah Ibn Salaam, Salman al-Farsi and Abu Darda رضي الله عنهم”. It can be said that the plague of Amwaas was a recalling of the Companions رضي الله عنهم back to their Lord, سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى. Their duty of establishing the Religion was complete. It only took them 7 years after the passing of The Messenger ﷺ that they spread Islam around the globe. Now, Islam was never to fall. May Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى reward these blessed souls handsomely for their service to the Deen. They did more in 7 years than we have done in thousands… Muazh, Abu Ubaydah, Shurahbeel and Abu Malik al-Ashari رضي الله عنهم all were struck by the plague on the same day.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S52) The Plague of Amwaas, 18 A.H: around 30,000 Muslims were martyred by this plague, including many Companions رضي الله عنهم. It occurred around half way through Umar's رضي الله عنه Khilafat. The Messenger ﷺ tells Muazh رضي الله عنه about the plague and that he will migrate to Shaam… When Muazh رضي الله عنه was affected by the plague, he said it was more beloved to him than being given red camels. He made dua his entire family be given a share of the plague - they all were martyred by it. Plagues used to be a punishment, but for this Ummah it is a mercy. It grants one martyrdom, however you must be patient, not flee, expect reward and know it is the degree of Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى. Muazh رضي الله عنه: “The plague is martyrdom. It is a mercy. It is a dua of The Messenger ﷺ”.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S51) Umar رضي الله عنه asked some men around him: “What are your wishes?”. One man replied: “That this room be full of silver and I spend it in the path of Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى”. Umar رضي الله عنه wasn't impressed. Another said: “that it be filled with gold” and another: “that it be filled with rubies and I spend it in the Path of Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى”. Umar رضي الله عنه still wasn't impressed. The men wondered what the right answer was. Umar رضي الله عنه said: “I wish this room was full of men like Abu Ubaydah, Muazh Ibn Jabal and Hudayfah Ibn al-Yaman [رضي الله عنهم], so I could employ them to serve the Deen”. Wealth is the standard for the people of the world, the standard for the God-fearing is Taqwa. Umar رضي الله عنه heard of the plague outbreak in Shaam. He رضي الله عنه said: “If I am martyred by the plague, my successor is Abu Ubaydah رضي الله عنه. If Abu Ubaydah رضي الله عنه passes before me, then my successor is Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه”. Such was the love and trust that Umar had for these 2 noble souls [رضي الله عنهم].

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S50) Muazh رضي الله عنه, now in Shaam (Palestine/Jordan) was teaching the masses. He رضي الله عنه would sometimes perform 5 Takbeers in the Janazah Salah, the usual being 4. This was to honour the deceased, depending on who it was. Imam Ali رضي الله عنه performed 6 Takbeers for his paired brother, Sahl Ibn Hunayf رضي الله عنه and said it was due to him being a Badri. Ali رضي الله عنه would do 5 Takbeers for the Companions (رضي الله عنهم) and 4 for the Muslims. The Messenger ﷺ himself did 9 Takbeers for his beloved uncle, Hamza رضي الله عنه - The Lion of Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى). Umar رضي الله عنه loved the advice and words of Abu Ubaydah and Muazh رضي الله عنهم. Umar رضي الله عنه told them (رضي الله عنهم) to never stop writing to him. The one who consults never regrets. Only a buffoon would not consult with the people…

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S49) During these clashes, Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه passed away and Umar رضي الله عنه succeeded him. Umar رضي الله عنه called back Muazh رضي الله عنه. Muazh رضي الله عنه: “Salvation lies in 3 things; Purity in deeds. Salah, for it represents the entire Religion. Obedience, in which lies protection”. The Messenger ﷺ said to Muazh رضي الله عنه: “Obey the leader. Offer Salah behind any Imam. Never curse any of my Companions [رضي الله عنهم]”. The people were coming to Islam in flocks in Shaam - Yazeed Ibn Abu Sufyan رضي الله عنهم writes to Umar رضي الله عنه to send some teachers. Muazh, Ubadah Ibn as-Saamit and Abu Darda رضي الله عنهم went…

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S48) Muazh رضي الله عنه was involved in the campaigns during Abu Bakr's رضي الله عنه Khilafat. The cousin of Muazh رضي الله عنه, Asma bint Yazeed Ibn Sakan رضي الله عنها killed 9 Romans with a tent pole in the Battle of Yarmook. During the Battle of Pella, the Romans suggested a messenger to be sent to them. Abu Ubaydah رضي الله عنه sent Muazh رضي الله عنه. Muazh رضي الله عنه use the Qur'an to answer the Romans questions…

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S47) During the reign of the 2 Shaykhs رضي الله عنهم: Whenever Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه needed men of knowledge for a meeting, he'd gather Umar, Uthmaan, Ali, Abdul Rahman Ibn Awf, Muazh Ibn Jabal, Ubayy Ibn Ka'ab & Zayd Ibn Thaabit رضي الله عنهم. (Muazh رضي الله عنه even gave fatwa during the lifetime of The Messenger ﷺ). Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه dismisses Khalid Ibn Sa'eed رضي الله عنه and puts in his place Shurahbeel Ibn Hasana رضي الله عنه. Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه informs Shurahbeel رضي الله عنه to consult with 3 excellent men who will yield excellent results; Abu Ubaydah, Muazh Ibn Jabal and Khalid Ibn Sa'eed رضي الله عنهم. Muazh رضي الله عنه seeks permission to participate in Jihad in Shaam. Umar رضي الله عنه doesn't want Muazh رضي الله عنه to go for Jihad, as he was such an ocean of knowledge that the people needed him…

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S46) Muazh's رضي الله عنه heartbreaking return to the grave of The Messenger ﷺ. Muazh رضي الله عنه was weeping by the grave, recalling words of The Messenger ﷺ: “Even a little bit showing off is Shirk”, “Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى loves those are upright and righteous. Those when absent, no one asks of them. Those when present, no one asks of them”. Glad tidings to the strangers… Hasan al-Basri (r.h): “The believers knowledge is in their deeds. The Munafiqs knowledge is in their tongues”. Abu Ayub al-Ansari رضي الله عنه places his face on the blessed grave of The Messenger ﷺ. He says: “This is not stone, this is The Messenger of Allah [سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى] ﷺ”. Some incorrectly assume the grave of The Messenger ﷺ is mere stone and dirt. This couldn't be further from the truth… Bilal رضي الله عنه would also weep and place his face on the grave of The Messenger ﷺ. Muazh رضي الله عنه was ~31 years old now.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S45) The Messenger ﷺ allowed Muazh رضي الله عنه to take gifts even as the Governor of Yemen. This usually wasn't allowed but an exception was made. When The Messenger ﷺ passed away, Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه was now the Caliph. He رضي الله عنه appointed Umar رضي الله عنه as the Ameer of Hajj. Muazh رضي الله عنه was returning from Yemen and also was doing Hajj! Umar and Muazh رضي الله عنهم met in Mina. They caught up and consoled eachother over the passing of The Messenger ﷺ. Umar رضي الله عنه notices and enquires about the slaves Muazh رضي الله عنه had with him…

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S44) Muazh رضي الله عنه gave without ever saying no. He gave so much, he ended up in debt. The Messenger ﷺ gave Muazh رضي الله عنه two things to help. 1) A special dua for debt. First, Surah [3:26-27] is to be recited. Then, the dua that The Messenger ﷺ gave to Muazh رضي الله عنه. 2) The second thing given was Governorship of Yemen. This dua for debt is extremely powerful. It can clear debts even if they were as large as Mount Sibeer, in Yemen. Muazh's رضي الله عنه extra possessions were gathered to help clear some of his debt…

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S43) Can a Muslim Inherit from a non-Muslim relative? The 4 Imams (r.h) agree there is no inheritance from a non-Muslim relative. Embracing Islam at someone's hands, now makes that person an inheritor, only if the new revert doesn't have any Muslim relatives. If the new revert had Muslim relatives, then they are the ones to inherit. Can Zakat al-Fitr be given in money? Or does it need be given in dates, barely, raising etc.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S42) Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى has said: “For a believing servant, when I take away someone beloved to him from this world, I will grant him nothing other than Paradise”. (To be entitled to this, one must expect reward and be patient). Apostasy has been greatly misunderstood in Islam: Apostates may only be killed if they are treacherous to the Islamic state - them leaving Islam is not the reason they are killed. Female apostates can not be killed whatsoever. (Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه took care of this matter - not killing them). Umar رضي الله عنه heard of some men who had left Islam, and joined the Kuffar to fight the Muslims, and they died. He رضي الله عنه still said he would've given them 3 days to repent, and if they chose to remain disbelievers he still wouldn't have killed them. Thus: it is not due to the fact that people leave Islam they are killed. They are only killed if once they leave, they cause havoc, they poison the people and attack the Islamic state.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S41) Muazh رضي الله عنه recited Surah [4:125] during Salah (that Prophet Ibraaheem ﷺ is the Khaleel of Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى). A man in the congregation said: “How pleased must have Ibraaheem's (a.s) mother (رضي الله عنها) been when she heard this!”. Indeed She رضي الله عنها was. Nabi Ibraaheem's (a.s) mother was called Ameela رضي الله عنها. She embraced Ibraaheem (a.s) in the fire and kissed him - and was unscathed. Thus, سُبْحَانَ ٱللَّهِ, it was this Messenger (a.s) that Abdullah Ibn Masood رضي الله عنه said Muazh رضي الله عنه is like! One of Muazh's رضي الله عنه sons passed away in Yemen…

The Divine Mercy of Earthquakes Earthquakes occur due to the proliferation of fornication, intoxicants, music and singing. For the believers this is a lesson, Mercy and a blessing. For the infidels the earthquake is abandonment, punishment and indignation. 'A believer is afflicted due to 2 reasons; due to a sin and due to a high status that cannot be achieved by good deeds.' When Allah SWT intends good for a person then the punishment is quickend... if a servant is to be harmed the punishmnet is witheld till the Last Day (Tirmidhi). Having a good opinion of others is beautiful worship (Ahmad). Destiny is a Secret of Allah SWT so do not attempt to disclose it (Ibn Adee).

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S40) Muazh رضي الله عنه: “A woman cannot fulfill the rights of her husband. Strive your best to do so”. The Messenger ﷺ: “If a woman knew her husbands rights, she wouldn't sit whilst he was eating, she'd wait till he had finished”. The Messenger ﷺ: “…Men are the Sayeds of their families. Women are the Sayedas of their homes”. The Messenger ﷺ: “The best amongst you are those who are best to their women”. A man may fall short in Salah, Zakat, Fasting etc - but if he treats his women with utmost care, then he is the best amongst us. May Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى allow us to carry out such noble acts.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S39) The final parting: Muazh رضي الله عنه was mounted on his beast, and The Messenger ﷺ was walking beside him. He (ﷺ) said: “It may be when you return, you will visit me my grave, my masjid”. Muazh رضي الله عنه wept profusely. The Messenger ﷺ: “Those closest to me are the God Fearing. Whoever and wherever they are”. The Messenger ﷺ made the dua for Muazh رضي الله عنه: “O Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى, protect him from all sides, from the evil of men and jinn”. Muazh رضي الله عنه arrives in Yemen and immediately begins his mission - the first lesson being Ikhlaas.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S38) The Messenger ﷺ advised Muazh رضي الله عنه: “Be modest of Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى, as you are before a man of your family who you have awe for”. When Muazh رضي الله عنه set off for Yemen, The Messenger ﷺ called him back and said: “Do not take anything without my permission. If you do, it is ‘ghulool'”. The very last thing The Messenger ﷺ said to Muazh رضي الله عنه: Muazh رضي الله عنه asked what deed is most beloved to Allah? سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى. The Messenger ﷺ replied: “To have a tongue moist with zhikr when death comes to you”.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S37) The Messenger ﷺ advised Muazh رضي الله عنه: “Make your religion sincere, then a few deeds will be sufficient”. Sincerity magnifies the value of a deed, no matter how small it is. The Messenger ﷺ advised Muazh رضي الله عنه: “Fear Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى wherever you are. When you sin, do a good deed to wipe it out. Treat people in a beautiful way”. 3 traits harden the heart; Love of food, love of sleep and love of ease. Accustom your nafs to discomfort, we are in prison - who beautifies their prison cell?

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S36) In 10 A.H, the chiefs of Yemen had embraced Islam and asked The Messenger ﷺ to send some teachers. He (ﷺ) sent Abu Musa al-Ashari first, then Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنهم. The Messenger ﷺ is a witness to his Ummah, a bearer of glad tidings of Paradise, a Warner of the Hellfire and a caller, to the Oneness of Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى. (Surah [33:45-46]). The Messenger ﷺ in a letter stated: “I have sent to you one of the best of my Companions. He will take charge of your knowledge and religion”.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S35) Muazh رضي الله عنه relates the event where water was scarce during Tabook. The Messenger ﷺ makes dua and a miracle takes place. The water from the well is enough for all 30,000 to drink to their fill and lasted them the 20 days they were at Tabook! The Messenger ﷺ to Muazh رضي الله عنه: “If you live long enough, you'll see what is here is enough to fill many gardens”. As always, true were the words of The Messenger ﷺ, Tabook to this day is full of beautiful, serene greenery. Surah [9:117] mentions that Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى has forgiven the Muhajireen and the Ansar رضي الله عنهم who were with The Messenger ﷺ during the ‘Hour of Hardship' I.e Tabook.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S34) Muazh رضي الله عنه defended Ka'ab Ibn Malik رضي الله عنه when the latter was absent at Tabook. (Ka'ab رضي الله عنه was a giant - one of those who pledged at Aqabah and was paired with Talha رضي الله عنه). The Messenger ﷺ: “Whoever defends his brother in his absence, Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى will defend him in this life and the next”. Your face is also protected from the fire. Muazh رضي الله عنه once again showing he is a walking Qur'an. Qais Ibn Matatiah is racist towards Salman, Bilal and Suhayb رضي الله عنهم - these 3 titans were non-Arabs. Muazh رضي الله عنه grabs Qais by the collar and takes him to The Messenger ﷺ who was furious upon hearing this. Time and time again, The Messenger ﷺ tells us we are one Ummah. Races, borders, countries are all man made to divide us. Truly, whoever is racist is following the path of Shaytaan and Abu Jahl! Indeed, what a disgraceful path to follow…

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S33) Whilst we fight battles with shaytaan between good deeds and sins, Muazh رضي الله عنه was battling between the better of 2 good deeds - such was the level of his Taqwa. Muazh رضي الله عنه participated in all of the expeditions during The Messenger's ﷺ lifetime. He was ~20 years old at Badr. The Messenger ﷺ instructed Muazh رضي الله عنه to stay in Makkah during the battle of Hunayn, to teach the new reverts about Islam, using the Qur'an. Teaching the faith to your brothers and sisters is also like Jihad - a unique honour for Muazh رضي الله عنه.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S32) Muazh رضي الله عنه warns the people of a severe test: Ease. Many assume difficulties are a harder test, however ease is a much bigger concern. It is a greater threat to progress than difficulty. The Messenger ﷺ: “The little and sufficient is better than the abundant and alluring”. Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه advised the Companions (رضي الله عنهم): “…It is better for you to be beheaded than swim in the intoxications of this world”. Hasan Ibn Ali رضي الله عنهم: “The least of the world is sufficient. The whole of it doesn't enrich you”.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S31) Muazh رضي الله عنه had 2 wives. He رضي الله عنه was so cautious about their rights, if it was the turn of one of the wives, he wouldn't make wudhu nor drink water from the other wives dwelling! When both wives were martyred by the plague of Amwas, he drew lots to determine which to bury first - ensuring equality right till the very end. Time and wealth must be divided equally between one's wives. If one fears he cannot do this, he must marry one woman. (Surah [4:3]) Muazh رضي الله عنه had utmost ghayrah. This was a fitting trait, being as he is from the Khazraj tribe, whose leader was Sa'ad Ibn Ubadah رضي الله عنه, another man having utmost Ghayrah. A true sign of the greatness of a man can be seen by how he treats his women - Muazh رضي الله عنه as usual, was chasing the highest standard.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S30) Muazh رضي الله عنه was once walking with a man when he suddenly picked up a stone and moved it out the way. The man enquired. Muazh رضي الله عنه said that he heard The Messenger ﷺ say: “Whoever removes a stone/rock from the pathway, he will be granted a Hasanah. Whoever has one Hasanah, will enter Paradise”. Muazh رضي الله عنه took every opportunity to do a good deed - not belittling any of them. Had not come true the dua that The Messenger ﷺ taught Muazh? رضي الله عنه An immense worshipper, who came to conquer, not complete. A glimpse into his Taqwa: Muazh رضي الله عنه said: “Whoever wilfully knows who is stood to his right or left whilst praying, has not truly prayed”.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S29) Muazh رضي الله عنه advised his friend: You are guaranteed your Rizq, but not guaranteed success in the next life. So strive for the Hereafter, and don't over chase the pointless excess of this life. The Messenger ﷺ: “Whoever arises with this world as his greater concern, will feel panic and anxiety. You will not receive anything except that which is in your Rizq. Whoever arises with the Hereafter as his greater concern, will feel peace and serenity and the world will come to him willingly or unwillingly”. Walk to your Rizq. Race to Paradise. Flee to Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S28) The last conversation that Muazh رضي الله عنه had with The Messenger ﷺ, he asked: “what deed is most beloved to Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى?”. The Messenger ﷺ replied: “At the end of your, life to make your tongue moist with Zhikr”. Muazh رضي الله عنه loved circles of knowledge. He would say: “Sit with us for an hour, so we may increase our belief”. This was a common practice amongst the Companions رضي الله عنهم. Muazh رضي الله عنه said avoid these 3 things. If you do not, you will be resented. 1) To laugh without reason. 2) To sleep and not awake for Salah. 3) To eat without being hungry.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S27) Jaabir رضي الله عنه: “Muazh (رضي الله عنه) was the handsomest of people, physically, physique wise and in character. He was very generous. He never said no. He thus had a debt that was greater than his wealth”. Muazh رضي الله عنه would sleep the first part of the night, then awake and recite the Qur'an in tahajjud. Muazh رضي الله عنه said that Zhikr is greater than Jihad - it was also more beloved to him.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S26) A few questions one may ask: If you've prayed Salah at home and there is a Jamaat, can you repeat the prayer? The Shaafis (r.h) say yes, all prayers can be repeated. The Hanbalis and Malikis (r.h) say all can be repeated, except Maghrib. The Hanafis (r.h) say only Isha and Zuhr can be repeated. (The intention when repeating is for Nafl, not fardh). Hanafis, Hanbalis and Malikis (r.h) agree that the imam and followers must be of the same intention both outwardly and inwardly. Shaafis (r.h) say the intention can differ. Fiqh is a deep topic - only when we study through the lives of the companions رضي الله عنهم do we get an understanding of it. A glimpse into Muazh's رضي الله عنه immense love for worship…

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S25) Muazh رضي الله عنه was appointed the imam of Salah for a tribe a few miles out of Madinah. He رضي الله عنه would pray with The Messenger ﷺ then make his way to lead the people there. Muazh رضي الله عنه reached the tribe and read Surah Baqarah in Isha! One man (رضي الله عنه) made tasleem and finished the Salah himself. The Messenger ﷺ instructed Muazh رضي الله عنه to recite Surahs such as al-Ala, Fajr - being around a page. The Messenger ﷺ advised Uthmaan Ibn Abu al-Aas رضي الله عنه: “Lead your salah according to the weakest amongst you”.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S24) Other Companions (رضي الله عنهم) also had run ins with the shayateen, including; Abu Hurayrah, Abu Ayub and Ubayy Ibn Ka'ab رضي الله عنهم. All these separate incidents point towards the virtue of Ayatul Kursi. Below are some of the benefits: - Reading it in your household protects you from the Shaytaan and from others. - ⁠they cannot enter your home. - ⁠reading it before bed has you appointed a guard till the morning. - ⁠reading it in the morning protects you till the evening, reading it in the evening protects you till morning.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S23) Muazh رضي الله عنه reached ihsaan - “When it is the morning, I don't know if I'll reach the evening. When I take a step, I don't know if I'll make the next. I see the Ummahs kneeling on the Day of Judgement…”. Piety becomes the observer. Qur'an becomes the guide. Nobility is his trade. Caution is his companion. Salah is his cavern. Fasting is his shield… Muazh رضي الله عنه was instructed by The Messenger ﷺ to capture a shaytaan who was taking dates from his [رضي الله عنه] household.