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Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S21) The masses had received the Quran. Abdullah Ibn Abaas رضي الله عنهم said he didn't like this, for: “They will recite it, and learn without guidance. They'll have their own opinions and fight over them, killing eachother”. The Messenger ﷺ: “Prefer death when; authority is with the stupid. There is many policemen. Judgement is bought and sold. Evil is seen as significant and when the Quran is turned into a musical instrument - whilst the understanding is left out”. The Messenger ﷺ: “A time will come where all that will remain of Islam is its name, and all that will remain of the Quran is its writing”. One must consider, are we reciting outwardly to impress others, or inwardly to please Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى?

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S20) The Messenger ﷺ: “Indeed a great calamity is going to happen” The companions رضي الله عنهم asked how do we stay safe from this? The Messenger ﷺ replied: “Hold firm to the origin of your affairs”. (I.e turn to the pious predecessors and hold firm to the Qur'an and Sunnah). The Messenger ﷺ: “In front of you lays fitnah. Money will be abundant. The Quran will be opened. The believer, disbeliever, hypocrite, man, woman, slave, freed, young and old will all recite it. A man will recite it and say: ‘I know the Quran, why does no one follow me?'. The man will be in his home, make a room into a masjid and will innovate things not found in the Quran or Sunnah! Be wary of this misguidance”.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S19) The Messenger ﷺ: “Seek to read the Qur'an from 4; Abdullah Ibn Masood, Saalim Mawla Abu Hudayfah, Ubayy Ibn Ka'ab and Muazh Ibn Jabal [رضي الله عنهم]”. The 4 Collectors of the Qur'an in the lifetime of The Messenger ﷺ; Ubayy Ibn Ka'ab, Muazh Ibn Jabal, Zayd Ibn Thaabit and Abu Zayd رضي الله عنهم. Collectors of the Qur'an here means hearing, obeying and doing what is commanded therein. Memorised, mastered and implemented! Muazh رضي الله عنه did so in his 20s - a feat not many can claim.

Muazh Ibn Jabal (رضي الله عنه) (S18) The Sunnah of making up missed rakats was introduced by Muazh رضي الله عنه, and The Messenger ﷺ ordered us to follow suit. Now, billions follow - imagine the honour for Muazh! رضي الله عنه The Messenger ﷺ: “The most compassionate of my Ummah, to my Ummah is Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه. The strictest in religious rulings is Umar رضي الله عنه. The truest in Haya is Uthmaan رضي الله عنه. The best reciter of the Qur'an is Ubay Ibn Ka'ab رضي الله عنه. The most learned in inheritance laws is Zayd Ibn Thaabit رضي الله عنه. The most learned in matters of Halal and Haram is Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه. Every Ummah has a trustworthy one, this Ummah has Abu Ubaydah رضي الله عنه”. Umar, Ali and Muazh رضي الله عنهم all share the same opinion with regards to a Hadith - such is an honour to be amongst these two great souls.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S17) Muazh رضي الله عنه, though young, gained knowledge to an extent one can only dream of. Two people will never be satiated; The seeker of knowledge & the one who chases the Duniya. Luqmaan (a.s) advised his son (رضي الله عنه): “Make it fardh upon yourself to sit with the people of knowledge”. The first revelation to be revealed after a ~600 year gap was “Iqra” - One must seek knowledge, from the cradle to the grave…

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S16) Muazh رضي الله عنه asked The Messenger ﷺ “Where does mischief lie?”, The Messenger ﷺ replied: “Don't ask of mischief, ask about good - to answer your question, the greatest mischief is from wicked scholars”. Umar رضي الله عنه: “The ones who will destroy this Ummah are hypocrites with educated tongues”. Muazh رضي الله عنه: “Acquire knowledge, it is an excellent thing. Seeking it is worship. Reviewing it is glorifying Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى. Researching it is Jihad. Teaching it to the ignorant is charity”. The ants in their holes and whales in the sea pray for those who teach good.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S15) The head of faith is Islam. The support is Salah. The Peak is jihad. The controller of all these is the tongue! Muazh رضي الله عنه had such intimate moments with The Messenger ﷺ that he related a Hadith even Abdullah Ibn Amr رضي الله عنهم hadn't heard - the latter being one of the most prolific narrators! Muazh رضي الله عنه relates a Hadith regarding signs of the hour… “The restoration of Bayt al-Maqdis. The Destruction of Yathrib, The Destruction of Yathrib…”.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S14) The Messenger ﷺ: “O Muazh [رضي الله عنه]. A content heart, a tongue moist with Zhikr and a righteous wife - these are far greater than wealth for which people aspire”. The Companions رضي الله عنهم didn't want The Messenger ﷺ to pass away before them. They'd pray to pass away before him. Muazh رضي الله عنه asked, should you (ﷺ) pass away before us, what deeds should we do afterwards? Muazh رضي الله عنه mentioned Jihad, Sadaqah, Fasting, and then mentioned every single good deed. Our Messenger ﷺ gave the same reply: All these deeds are done in abundance [i.e in the times of the companions رضي الله عنهم. One cannot even fathom the level of piety that was present!] There was one deed which The Messenger ﷺ instructed to do: “Remain silent. Speak only when necessary and speak good”. Muazh رضي الله عنه visibly became ill when he was searching for deeds to enter Jannah and to protect him from Hell. Such was his Taqwa - The Messenger ﷺ told him of Nafl fasts, Sadaqah and Tahajjud. They are the passage of excellence!

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S13) The Messenger ﷺ gave Muazh رضي الله عنه golden, comprehensive advice: Do not associate anyone with Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى, even if you're killed or burnt alive. Don't disobey your parents, even if they ask you to leave your family and goods. Don't miss an obligatory prayer deliberately. Don't consume intoxicants. Keep away from sins, for they invite Allah's سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى wrath. Don't turn away from Jihad. If a plague arrives, stay firm in the area and don't flee. Spend on your descendants, take care of your dependents. Such was the sincere advise that the greatest of creation ﷺ gave to a young Muazh رضي الله عنه - one must reflect that wisdom is not with age, rather it is granted by Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S12) Once, The Messenger ﷺ was missing from the campsite, which worried the companions رضي الله عنهم. Muazh Ibn Jabal, Abu Musa al-Ashari and Awf Ibn Malik رضي الله عنهم searched for him (ﷺ). They heard a grindstone like noise at the top of the valley - our Messenger ﷺ received revelation: an Angel (a.s) said either half of your Ummah enters Jannah, or you can intercede for the Ummah. The Messenger ﷺ chose the intercession. The Messenger ﷺ: “I am for the worst of my Ummah”. Surah [93:5], the most hopeful verse to our Messenger ﷺ. He (ﷺ) saved it for us, his Ummah, on that Awesome Day. Our Messenger ﷺ was so pleased with this gift, that he prostrated for so long, Muazh رضي الله عنه though he (ﷺ) passed away! Such was the gratitude of The Messenger (ﷺ).

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S11) Once, the Messenger ﷺ was on his mule, and asked Muazh رضي الله عنه to get on. Muazh initially said no (I.e not to cause any troubles) - The Messenger ﷺ said again to get on and so Muazh رضي الله عنه did. After a few steps, they both fell off! Muazh رضي الله عنه was embarrassed, but our Messenger ﷺ was smiling. This occurred twice more, every time our Messenger ﷺ smiled. The Messenger ﷺ is the most humble of creation. He ate with the companions رضي الله عنهم, married into them etc, however there is no one in creation like him. An exemplar with no competition, yet still showed utmost humility. Muazh رضي الله عنه encounters an orphan and makes a heartfelt dua.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S10) 30 companions رضي الله عنهم were in the Masjid of Hims (Syria), amongst them Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه - Abu Muslim (r.h) said he was a youngster, kohl eyed with lightning with teeth, and remained silent. The people would turn to him to ask questions. When he spoke, Noor came out of his mouth. Muazh رضي الله عنه was fond of Masjids, he رضي الله عنه said that prayer isn't just standing as we know it. For each step to the masjid, you are rewarded 10 good deeds. Whilst waiting for prayer, you are written amongst the ‘resolute', ‘Qaniteen', which is how Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى describes Maryam رضي الله عنها in Surah Tahreem. One is rewarded for praying until he reaches his home!

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S9) Muazh was paired with Jafar رضي الله عنهم, however he lived in the same dwelling as Abdullah Ibn Masood رضي الله عنه. Abdullah Ibn Masood was paired with Zubayr رضي الله عنهم. The Messenger ﷺ once held Muazh's رضي الله عنه hand and said: “By Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى I love you!”, Muazh رضي الله عنه replied: “May my father and mother (رضي الله عنها) be ransomed for you. By Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى I love you!”. The Messenger ﷺ then instructed to recite after every obligatory Salah: ‘Allahuma a'innee ala Zhikrika…' Whoever loves a brother for the sake of Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى, then both of them enter Paradise. The one who loves his brother more, gets the higher station. Thus, what of The Messenger ﷺ and Muazh رضي الله عنه loving eachother? He (ﷺ) loves us more than we love ourselves.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S8) Our Mother, Safiya (a.s): “I was the closest child to my father and uncle. They always showed love to me, picking me up [etc]. When The Messenger ﷺ first arrived in Quba, my father Huyay and uncle Abu Yasir went to enquire - they went before sunrise and returned at sunset. They were so tired they didn't even lift me up as they usually did. My uncle said to my father: ‘Is it really him? [ﷺ] what is your intention?', my father replied: ‘It is certainly him! But I will show hatred and enmity!'”. We can see the eagerness of Bani Israel to identify this was the final Messenger ﷺ. However, when they found out he was an Arab, they rejected him! Such racism has no place in Islam, unfortunately we see this being practiced today… This event would've had a positive impact on the blessed heart of our mother (رضي الله عنها). Muazh رضي الله عنه was paired as a brother with Jafar Ibn Abu Talib! رضي الله عنه An honour for the both of them. Jafar رضي الله عنه was in Abyssinia when this took place, returning only in ~7 A.H, and was martyred in the Battle of Mutah in 8 A.H - thus only had one year with his brother Muazh رضي الله عنه.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S7) Some more of the blessed martyrs of Uhud: Hamza, Musab, Hanza, Sa'ad Ibn Rabee, Kharija Ibn Zayd, Yaman, Thaabit Ibn Waqash, Mukhayriq, Usayrim and of course the living martyr: Talha رضي الله عنهم. Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه was often seen trying to make the Jews see the light. The Jews always mentioned that the final Messenger (ﷺ) was coming and that they'd side with him to beat the Ansar, however when our Messenger ﷺ came and was from the Arabs, they rejected him. Muazh رضي الله عنه said to them, why do you now reject him? You told us of his arrival! Surah [2:59] was then revealed. Another time, Muazh رضي الله عنه, Sa'ad Ibn Muazh and kharija Ibn Zayd رضي الله عنهم asked the Jews about information in the Torah, which they concealed. Thus was revealed surah [2:159]. Such was a young and courageous Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S6) When Amr Ibn al-Jamooh and his son, Khalaad رضي الله عنهم were martyred at Uhud, Amr's wife رضي الله عنهم came with a camel to bring the bodies back to Madinah. When the bodies were placed on the camel, it wouldn't stand until it was struck - however it would not face Madinah, and wanted to stay at Uhud. The Messenger ﷺ said that the camel was ordered to do this! Amr's wife رضي الله عنهم informed the Messenger ﷺ of Amr's dua, that he didn't want to return to his people (I.e martyrdom), which was accepted. اَللَّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ. A period of time had passed (one report says ~37 years), and when water was flowing into the gravesite of Uhud, the graves had to be exhumed. When they saw the bodies of Amr Ibn al-Jamooh and Abdullah Ibn Amr Ibn Haram رضي الله عنهم, they looked as if they were buried yesterday! The people moved the hand of Abdullah رضي الله عنه , and he had a wound which the hand was covering. When the hand was moved, blood began pouring out and the hand returned back to the face to cover it! The Messenger ﷺ loved the martyrs of so, that he yearned to be buried with them. He (ﷺ) said: “O Allah! سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى If only I was left with them at the foot of Uhud”.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S5) Amr Ibn Jamooh رضي الله عنه had 3 sons; Muazh, Mu'awad and Khalaad رضي الله عنهم, who were all Badris. Khalaad was martyred alongside his father, Amr, at Uhud. Muazh Ibn Amr رضي الله عنهم was one of those who attacked Abu Jahl at Badr. He cut off his leg, and it flew like kernel. Muazh was struck and his forearm was almost fully severed. He then stretched it and ripped it off - grieving that he didn't get to finish of Abu Jahl! Amr Ibn Jamooh رضي الله عنه was excused to fight at Badr, due to a limp. He رضي الله عنه fought at Uhud. He was martyred and buried alongside his best friend, Abdullah Ibn Amr Ibn Haram رضي الله عنه, his nephew and his freed slave رضي الله عنهم.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S4) Amr Ibn al-Jamooh's (رضي الله عنه) journey to Islam: He was the chief of Banu Salamah. He had the idol ‘Manaf' in his dwelling. When Musab Ibn Umayr رضي الله عنه originally came to preach, Amr called and said: “what is this religion?”. Musab رضي الله عنه said set a time and date and we shall discuss and so they did. Musab رضي الله عنه recited Surah Yusuf, verses 1-2 which moved Amr! Amr's entire family had embraced Islam (رضي الله عنهم) but he was the only one yet to do so. A group gathered, including Muazh Ibn Amr, who is his son, and Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنهم who would take the idol from Amr's رضي الله عنه house and chucked it into a well. They tied a dead dog to it also. When Amr saw this, Imaan entered his heart. He declared to his people: “O my people! Do you not follow my religion? We will follow the religion of Muhammad ﷺ”. Amr رضي الله عنه would later say in poetry: “I was in a dark grave (I.e his previous religion). And Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى brought us to the light (I.e Islam)”.

Surah 26 The Poets v221-227 Final Session 26 A word of truth that the Jinn snatches, then he gabbles it like the clucking of a chicken into the ear of his friend but he mixes it with more than 100 lies, v223. As death approached Abu Bakr (ra) stated, This is a time when a Kaafir accepts faith, a sinner develops fear for Allaah SWT and even a liar speaks the truth, view v227. Where poetry is condemned in certain narrations, it is with the purpose that one should not get engrossed so much in it that he neglects his worships and The Quran.

Surah 26 The Poets v218-220 Session 25 And we see your movements amongst those who prostrate themselves (Surah 26:219). The Messenger ﷺ is the best in ancestry (Baihaqi). Poetry from Abbas (ra) after the return journey from Tabook... Before it, you ﷺ enjoyed the shade of Paradise, within the glade where first the leaves were plucked (ie for you were already within the Blessed loins of Adam [A.S] before the fall) And then you alighted upon earth, neither a human being, nor a piece of flesh nor a clot. A drop that sailed within the Ark whilst mighty floods washed Nasr away, and put pay to his worshippers (Nasr was one of the idols in the time of Nooh [A.S] Soorah Nooh [as] 71 23). From loin to womb you ﷺ travelled through the ages and all the while worlds and generations passed on, each by each. O coolness for the Friend's [Ibrahim A.S] furnace, O reason for protection from the fire despite its burning! Until your line, preserved from any fault, arrived to Khinzhif, a plateau above a wide expanse ("khinzhif literally means "to walk quickly" - it is a epithet for the wife of Ilyaas ibn Mudhar a distant grandfather of our Beloved Messenger ﷺ, given to her because of the way she would run between her 3 sons. The word thus then became a symbol of fine lineage. Upon your birth, the earth was bathed in brightness. and by your light the far horizons shone. And we, beneath this brightness and this radiance burn gladly in the glory of your guiding light (Tabarani). The Immaculate Lineage... Muhammad ﷺ Son of Abdullah (ra) Son of Abdul Muttalib Son of Haashim Son of Abd Manaaf Son of Qusayy Son of Kilaab Son of Mur 'rah Son of Ka'ab Son of Lu 'ayy Son of Ghaalib Son of Fihr Son of Malik Son of Nadhr Son of Kinaanah Son of Khuzaymah Son of Mudrikah Son of Ilyaas Son of Mudhar Son of Nizaar Son of Ma ad'di Son of Adnaan (Bukhari - Sahih).

Surah 26 The Poets v213-217 Session 24 The Messenger ﷺ warns his kindred. Alee (ra) agrees to being the successor of Bau Hashim (Surah 26:214). The Holy Prophets (A.S) are the most abstinent regarding worldly matters and many of their own relatives weigh down heavily upon them (Surah 26 v213-216 Ibn Kathir). Explaining how family is fitnah.

Surah 26 The Poets v202-212 Session 23 The Messenger ﷺ grave concern for his Ummah. Abū Mūsa Ash'ari (ra) narrates that Rasūlullah ﷺ said, "None is more tolerant than Allah SWT at hearing abuse. People attribute children to him, yet he pardons them and continues to feed them" (Bukharee).

Surah 26 The Poets 192-201 Session 22 The Pure Creed. The Trustworthy Jibreel (A.S), Ruh Ul Qudus. "O people! I have been granted speech that is comprehensive, conclusive, yet very concise, I have also brought to you a creed that it exceptionally pure. Therefore, you need never be confused and never allow yourselves to be deceived by the confused ones (The Ahlul Kitaab).'" Hadhrat Umar (ra) continues, "I then stood up and said, 'I am satisfied with Allaah as my Rabb, with Islaam as my religion and with you as my Nabi.' Rasulullaah ﷺ then descended from the pulpit.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S3) The second pledge of Aqabah: Musab and the Ansar رضي الله عنهم returned to Makkah alongside with some polytheists to not blow their cover - this was during the Hajj season, in the days of Tashreek, in Dhul Hijjah. Musab رضي الله عنه was given the title: ‘The Mentor'. ~70 of the Ansar رضي الله عنهم went in ones and twos to meet our Messenger ﷺ in Mina. This time, the pledge was more full of commandments, including that they رضي الله عنهم must obey in times of hardship and ease, must defend the Messenger ﷺ as they do their wives and children etc. All the Ansar agreed and gave the pledge. Included in this pledge was Muazh's mother, Hind رضي الله عنهم. Ka'ab Ibn Malik رضي الله عنه said that the second pledge of Aqabah was greater than Badr! Such is the status of Mina - where 70 Prophets (a.s) were born and where ~70 companions رضي الله عنهم gave the pledge to The Messenger ﷺ.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S2) In the year of grief, Abu Taalib and Khadija (a.s) had passed away. After preaching for 10 years, the Quraysh still barely followed the Messenger ﷺ - He (ﷺ) went to Ta'if and had stones thrown at him. He then asked his uncle Abaas رضي الله عنه if he could accompany him to the Uqas fair to preach. The people there took the message but didn't accept it out of fear of the Quraysh. In the 11th year of Prophethood, our Messenger ﷺ met 6 members of the Khazraj tribe and preached to them (رضي الله عنهم). They heard the Jews in Madinah speaking of the final Prophet ﷺ and how they'd join him to beat the Khazraj - so the Khazraj men embraced it first! This meeting was a prerequisite to the first Pledge of Aqaba, which occurred in the 11th year of Prophethood. The Khazraj returned and now every household knew who our Messenger ﷺ was. In the 12th year of Prophethood, was the first pledge of Aqabah. 12 men from the Ansar رضي الله عنهم went to meet the Messenger ﷺ during Hajj. The next year, 13th year of Prophethood, Musab Ibn Umayr رضي الله عنه was sent to Madinah - all the Ansar embraced Islam, including Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه, who was around 18 years old at the time.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S1) Our Beloved Messenger ﷺ said: “What an excellent man is Abu Bakr. What an excellent man is Umar. What an excellent man is Abu Ubaydah. What an excellent man is Usayd Ibn Khudair. What an excellent man is Thaabit Ibn Qais. What an excellent man is Muazh Ibn Amr Ibn Jamooh. What an excellent man is Muazh Ibn Jabal [رضي الله عنهم]. What a foul man is (so and so). What a foul man is (so and so)”. Thus, what an honour it is for Muazh رضي الله عنه to be mentioned with the 2 Shaykhs, and Ameen ul-Ummah رضي الله عنهم. A physical description: Muazh رضي الله عنه was an incredibly handsome youth. He had a most handsome physique. He was tall, had beautiful teeth that appeared like lightning. Large eyes, and curly hair. Inwardly, he had a most beautiful character, extremely generous and wouldn't say no! His age: Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه was around 20 - 21 years old when he fought at Badr! Thus, he رضي الله عنه was born around 5 years before the Messenger ﷺ received revelation. (Around the same time as Faatima and Hafsa (a.s)). His Kunya was Abu Abdul Rahman. His mother was Hind bint Sahl رضي الله عنها, and he had a half brother: Abdullah Ibn al-Jadh رضي الله عنه, who was also a Badri!

al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه (S66) Where was Mugheera رضي الله عنه buried? It appears, and Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى knows best, that Mugheera رضي الله عنه is buried in Iraq, where the Shia have built a shrine for Ali! رضي الله عنه. Ali رضي الله عنه was martyred ~40 A.H. No one ever visited Najaf, Iraq (where the modern day shrine is) for ~360 years, believing that Ali رضي الله عنه was buried there. This was innovated after centuries and a shrine was built, although the actual companion buried there is Mugheera رضي الله عنه - ironic. Some verses in relation to the companions رضي الله عنهم - thus also al-Mugheera رضي الله عنه: Surah [80-13-16] - Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى mentions ‘Honoured scribes'. Some scholars state this includes the scribes of our Messenger ﷺ, thus Mugheera! رضي الله عنه Surah [57:10] - the famous verse, those who spent and fought before the victory (Hudaybeeya) are greater than those after. al-Mugheera رضي الله عنه belonging to the elites of course. Surah [89:27] - Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى tells those blessed souls who have achieved the peak status “Enter you into My Paradise”. This applies to all the companions رضي الله عنهم of course. We are to follow the example they left behind.

al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه (S65) When al-Mugheera رضي الله عنه passed away, Jarir Ibn Abdullah رضي الله عنه said to the Kufans: “Ask for Afiyah for your governor [i.e Mugheera رضي الله عنه], because he used to love Afiyah”. The Kufans grieved over Mugheera's رضي الله عنه passing. Afiyah is a means of protection, security and forgiveness, it aids us in this life and the next. It was this that our Messenger ﷺ advised his uncle, Abaas رضي الله عنه to ask for. No one has been given anything better after certainty, than Afiyah. Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى loves being asked for Afiyah, over anything. During his lifetime, Mugheera رضي الله عنه advised not to wail over the deceased. When one of the Ansar, Qarza Ibn Ka'ba رضي الله عنه passed away, the people wailed. Mugheera رضي الله عنه said: “What has wailing got to do with Islam? I heard the Messenger ﷺ say: ‘The one who is wailed over, will be punished'.”. (Punishment here meaning a mental discomfort is to be felt by the deceased. Excessive praise is to be avoided, I.e “We lost a mountain of protection! We lost our master!”).

Surah 26 The Poets v185-191 Session 21 The Day of The Canopy The original 10% fee highway robbers. The simmering heat sent to the people of Madian

Surah 26 The Poets 176-184 Session 20 The Dwellers of Al Aykah - a thicket Madian ibn Prophet Ibrahim (A.S), Madian's mother was Kantura (ra). The Orator states, "My people always give full measure and weight. To give full measure and weight is more expressive than not falling short on both of them. The effect of giving full measure and full weight is much more kindly than that of not falling short.

Surah 26 The Poets 167-175 Session 19 The Overthrown Cities Angels in human form arrive at the threshold of Lut (A.S). Prophet Lut (A.S) is delivered from his nation. The eldest daughter departs the world, a spring thereupon gushes forth. The youngest daughter departs the world, a spring thereupon gushes forth. All Prophets thereafter came from an influential tribe.

Surah 26 The Poets 160-166 Session 18 Prophet Lut (A.S) testifies against his nation. Lut's (A.S) 2 daughters Reetha & Zaghratâ (raa). The City of Sodom Due to the affluent and prosperous conditions of the city, people from far and wide used to come and stay there as guests. Shaitan appears in the guise of an old man to advise a group of people.

al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه (S64) In 50 A.H, during Mugheera's رضي الله عنه seventh year ruling Kufa, the Angel of Death (a.s) arrived. A once muscular Mugheera رضي الله عنه was now old and pale. There was a plague in Kufa, thus it's possible Mugheera رضي الله عنه was martyred by the plague. Thus passed away; The handsome, genius and one of the four shrewdest Arabs. The best fruit from Ta'if. The one who destroyed Laat. The one who our Messenger ﷺ called his beloved son. The last to physically touch our Messenger ﷺ. Governor of Bahrain, Busra and Kufa. The warrior for Allah's سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى sake. The grand nephew of Urwah Ibn Masood رضي الله عنه - al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba! رضي الله عنه He رضي الله عنه was martyred in Sha'baan, 50 A.H, aged ~80. Plagues were a punishment for previous Ummahs, however for ours, due to our Messenger ﷺ making a dua, they are a means of martyrdom for us.

al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه (S63) Abdullah Ibn Umar رضي الله عنهم: “Those who revile the companions (رضي الله عنهم), are not part of ‘them'”. ‘them' here refers to Surah Hashr: 10. Verses 8-9 mention the Muhajireen and Ansar (رضي الله عنهم), verse 10 mentions we, the believers who came after and who pray for the forgiveness of those that came before, and that we should not have any hatred in our hearts towards them. Ziyad Ibn Abee had stabilised Iraq, thus asked Muawiya رضي الله عنه for control over the Hijaaz as ‘his hand was free'. The people were worried so went to Abdullah Ibn Umar رضي الله عنهم and sought help. Abdullah رضي الله عنه faced the Ka'ba and made the dua: “O Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى, save us from the evil of Ziyad”. A swelling appeared on Ziyads hand, and he passed away from this. It was Ziyad's son, Ubaydallah who was the one that martyred Imam Hussain and his family رضي الله عنهم.

al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه (S62) When Muawiya رضي الله عنه faced the pangs of death he said thrice: “My day is for you, O Hujr [رضي الله عنه]”. When Hujr رضي الله عنه was imprisoned his comrades requested him to make a dua for their freedom. Hujr رضي الله عنه made the following, critical dua: “O Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى, grant us what is better, martyrdom or freedom”. Martyrdom was chosen. This dua highlights something very significant - that martyrdom was the best course for them, and thus Muawiya's رضي الله عنه view was correct. Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى is The Greatest Judge. Many years prior to this, Ali رضي الله عنه said: “7 of your people will be killed, like those mentioned in Surah Burooj”. Hujr رضي الله عنه was referred to as Hujr al-Khayr, I.e the good Hujr. Some scholars say he embraced Islam in the year of delegations. Some say he was a junior Sahaba, some say senior Tabi'een. He was an ascetic, immense worshiper, always in wudhu and took care of his mother. To sum up the matter, the words of our Messenger ﷺ: “There will be a discord amongst my companions (رضي الله عنهم) and they'll be forgiven for they are my companions. A group of people will later research into this, and they'll enter the fire”.

al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه (S61) Muawiya رضي الله عنه appointed Ziyad Ibn Abee as next governor of Kufa. He also governed Busra - spending 6 months in each city. With Hasan's رضي الله عنه martyrdom, Hujr رضي الله عنه thought his binding was over, thus began speaking up. He رضي الله عنه was a supporter of Imam Ali (a.s). Mugheera's رضي الله عنه words were true. Ziyad did not show the same treatment to Hujr رضي الله عنه as Mugheera رضي الله عنه did. Amongst other things, when Ziyad found out Hujr رضي الله عنه had a gathering in his house in which were supporters of Ali رضي الله عنه, and that Hujr رضي الله عنه threw pebbles at Ziyad, tensions rose. Ziyad sent police to arrest Hujr رضي الله عنه and solve matters. After some resistance, Hujr رضي الله عنه and 13 of his close allies were arrested and sent to Ameer ul-Mumineen Muawiya رضي الله عنه. Ziyad sent a letter that there is witnesses that testify to these men criticising the Khalif.

al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه (S60) Hujr Ibn Adee رضي الله عنه was a supporter of Imam Ali رضي الله عنه. When Hasan رضي الله عنه gave Baiyah to Muawiya رضي الله عنه, Hujr رضي الله عنه was the first to say to him: “O son of The Messenger! ﷺ. It would've been better if I died before this day! Why did you do this?”. Hasan رضي الله عنه replied: “To prevent bloodshed”. How did the supporters of Hasan رضي الله عنه react to his decision? There was 3 groups; 1). Acceptance and Happiness straight away. This includes Abdullah Ibn Jafar رضي الله عنهم 2). Initially weren't happy, but later accepted. This includes Qais Ibn Sa'ad رضي الله عنهم. 3). Weren't happy, yet accepted reluctantly. This has 2 subsections - a). This binding is only until Hasan رضي الله عنه is alive. This included Hujr Ibn Adee رضي الله عنه. and b). This binding is only until Hasan and Muawiya رضي الله عنهم are alive. This included Hussain رضي الله عنه. An aged Mugheera رضي الله عنه knew his time was near. Mugheera رضي الله عنه said that they will not see a governor like himself after his leaving - and true were his words. The Salaf (r.h) said: “After Mugheera رضي الله عنه, we never had a leader like him”. The governor after Mugheera رضي الله عنه was Ziyad Ibn Abee. He governed both Kufa and Busra.

al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه (S59) Ameer Muawiya رضي الله عنه appointed Sa'eed Ibn al-Aas رضي الله عنه as governor of Madinah. In 50 A.H, Sa'eed lead Imam Hasan's رضي الله عنهم janazah. Aqeel رضي الله عنه was asked by his son, Muhammad (r.h), who is the noblest of the Quraysh. Aqeel رضي الله عنه replied: “Myself and my mother's son [Ali رضي الله عنهم]. After this, Sa'eed Ibn al-Aas رضي الله عنه is sufficient for you”. Sa'eed رضي الله عنه passed away just before Muawiya رضي الله عنه, around 57-59 A.H - thus he was protected from witnessing the fitnah that ensued. A noble woman was known to give birth to extremely intelligent and wise sons. Muawiya's رضي الله عنه close circle suggested he should marry her. Muawiya رضي الله عنه did so and the son that was born was Yazeed Ibn Muawiya. Thus we can note that Yazeed had 2 traits: Intelligence and wisdom.

al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه (S58) Sa'eed Ibn al-Aas رضي الله عنه once asked for some water, and someone from a dwelling brought it. The person was in debt and was going to sell his house. Sa'eed رضي الله عنه intervened and cleared the man's debt of 4,000 Dirhams! Such was his generosity! When Umar رضي الله عنه was martyred, Sa'eed رضي الله عنه proposed to Umm Kulthoom bint Ali رضي الله عنهم, and gifted her 100,000 Dirhams. Umm Kulthoom and Imam Hassan رضي الله عنهم were happy with this, but Imam Hussain رضي الله عنه didn't want to go through with it. So Sa'eed رضي الله عنه said: “I will never enter anything that Imam Hussain رضي الله عنه dislikes”. Sa'eed رضي الله عنه was the one who lead Imam Hassan's رضي الله عنه janazah! Sa'eed رضي الله عنه was of those who personally defended Ameer ul Mumineen Uthmaan رضي الله عنه when he was besieged - however Sa'eed didn't receive permission to draw his sword.

Surah 26 The Poets 153-159 Session 18 The Day of The Shadow A bio of The She-Camel Both Saleh (A.S) and The Messenger ﷺ spoke to the deceased who were punished; the deceased do hear but cannot respond. The Father of The Prophets He is Ibraheem (A.S) ibn Tarekh (250 years of age) ibn Nahoor (148) ibn Saroogh,(230) ibn Rafihoo (239) ibn Falegh (439) ibn 'Aber (454 ibn Shaleh (433) ibn Arfakhshach (438) Ibn Sam (600) ibn Nooh (A.S) (1k+ years of age) (peace be upon them all, Ibn Kathir). Ibn Asâkir reported that Ikrimah said, "Ibraheem's (as mother was called Ameelah and Ibraheem (as) was knows as 'Abu Daifan' (Father of The Guests). It is said that when his father Târekh was 75, Ibraheem (A.S) and his other brothers Nâhoor and Hârân were born. Hârân had a son called Loot (A.S).

Surah 26 The Poets 141-152 Session 17 The Dwellings of Thamud The houses which they carved in the mountains as a form of extravagant play, with no need for them as dwelling places. They were highly skilled in the arts of masonry and stone carving. Thamūd 9 people of the city shaved off gold & silver from coins for profit. Salih (A.S) Son of Obaid Son of Asf Son of Maikh Son of Ofkd Son of Khadar Son of Thamud Son of Jair (Abir) Son of Iram Son of Siem Son of Noah (A.S)

Surah 26 The Poets 131-140 Session 16 The Nation of Hud (A.S) are punished and the Believers move to Makkah. A supplication which protects against a storm... The measure of wind & rain were not applied when the punishment hit the Nation of Aad. "We have lived for a long period in this fort in great prosperity. Our canals were always full of water, ,, and our rulers were noble kings who were free from evil. They were, however, hard on those who disturbed the peace. They ruled over us in accordance with the Law of Hud (A.S)."

Surah 26 The Poets 123-130 Session 15 The Suriani Language The Valley of Al Azraq The Harsha Pass The Valley of Usfan Hadra Mawt - Death has come, Prophet Salih (A.S) departs the world. Al Jabbar The Ever-Compeller and The Ever-Restorer (SWT).

Surah 26 The Poets 112-122 Session 14 The nobility of a person depends on deeds and moral qualities and not on family or status. Prophet Nuh (A.S) is assaulted by some people. A lion on board the Ark contracts fever.

Surah 26 The Poets 105-114 Session 13 The Valley of Asafan... The Prophets Nuh, Ibrahim & Hud (A.S) travelled through this valley to perform the pilgrimage to The Ancient House, they rode on young camels and donned long black & white gowns (Ahmad). 10 Qarn / generations between Prophet Adam & Nuh (A.S).

al-Mugheera ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه (S57) When Sa'eed Ibn al-Aas رضي الله عنه was previously governor of Kufa, he conquered Tabristan, Jarjaan and settled the uprising in Azerbaijan. He was known for his incredible strength and bravery. Just as one searches for the new moon in Ramadan, people would search for Sa'eed on the battlefield to witness his show. He رضي الله عنه was extremely generous. A man had 4 blood moneys that needed paying, 4 people were suggested; Hasan Ibn Ali, Abdullah Ibn Jafar, Sa'eed Ibn al-Aas and Ubaydallah Ibn Abaas رضي الله عنهم. A man once wept when Sa'eed رضي الله عنه helped him. The man said: “Where will I find a man like you on Earth after your passing?”. Sa'eed رضي الله عنه would put himself in debt just to aid others. Our Messenger ﷺ said whoever is in a [lawful] debt, then Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى is with you. Indeed, Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى was with Sa'eed. Sa'eed was just like his first cousin, Uthmaan رضي الله عنهم. He gave without being asked, he never said no. This was the man who Mugheera رضي الله عنه didn't want to lead over the Kufans - imagine how they would treat this noble soul.

al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه (S56) A now elderly Mugheera asks Ameer Muawiya رضي الله عنهم if he can be removed from his post in Kufa - Muawiya originally didn't want to remove him but upon seeing the aged physical condition of Mugheera, he decided to relieve him from the post. Muawiya رضي الله عنه wanted the replacement to be Sa'eed Ibn al-Aas رضي الله عنه - a brief overview of this elite companion: He was first cousins with Ameer ul Mumineen Uthman Ibn Affan رضي الله عنه. He was a descendant of Abd Manaf. He was of the most eloquent amongst the Quraysh, his speech matching The Messenger's ﷺ himself! Sa'eed رضي الله عنه was extremely righteous and Mugheera رضي الله عنه didn't want him to have to deal with the Kufans - so Mugheera رضي الله عنه asked Yazeed Ibn Muawiya to ask his father if he should succeed. This silences those who claim Muawiya رضي الله عنه wanted his son to succeed him straight away out of nepotism! Mugheera رضي الله عنه was appointed as governor of Kufa again, to pave the way for Yazeed.

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه Session 55 The shrewdest persons during the time of civil unrest were 5, Hadrat Amr ibn al-Aas (ra) and Hadrat Mu'aawiyah (ra) from the Quraysh. Hadrat Qays ibn Sa'ad (ra) from amongst the Ansaar. Hadrat al-Mugheerah ibn Shu'ruba (ra) from the Thaqeef: And; Hadrat Abdullah ibn Budayl ibn Warqa al-Khuzaa'ee (ra) from amongst the Emigrants. Hadrat Qays (ra) and Hadrat ibn Budayl (ra) were on Hadrat Alee 'S (ra) side -whilst Hadrat al-Mugheerah ibn Shu'uba (ra) remained neutral during the conflict. (Haafiz Dhahabi [rah] in his Siyar). "I like being in authority for 3 reasons - and I also hate it for 3 reasons; I like it for I can raise supporters (ie to support the Truth and unity), lower the enemies (ie by incapacitating them) and obtaining things (lawfully but) cheaply. And; I hate it for. fear of espionage (ie the plotting of unruly ones which will thus naturally tarnish my name), the death of being deposed (ie and thus losing the benefit of helping the Ummah) and the gloating of the enemy (ie at having foolishly achieved this). (Haafiz Ibn Abd Rabbih [rah]). "Yerily, Allah (SWT) detests for you three (matters). Talking too much or about others. Wasting of wealth. Asking too many (ie unnecessary) questions (Bukhari). Recite this at the conclusion of Salah "O Allah (SWT)! None can deny that which You bestow. And none can bestow that whteh Yow hold back and "al-fad'du" (o-good fortune and prosperity) will be of no avall to, them agalnst Your "alad'edu" (e the true good fortune and prosperity namely, faith and-pure-righteous deeds), Bukhari. When people would ask Mugheerah (ra) about his fading health, he would thus often respond with the most profound words and touching words... We entered the morning drowning in bounties and unable to give thanks, Our Lord (SWT) (thus) woos us whilst He (SWT) is free from us- whilst we make ourselves loathsome to Him (SWT) while we are always in need of Him (SWT) Ibn Abi Dunya. This supplication echoes the divine words... O child of Adam My good is descending incessantly upon you whilst your evil ascends. I SWT am wooing you with My Favours - whilst you are making yourself loathsome to Me by sins. Indeed, a noble Angel (as) ascends constantly with evil from you (Ahmad).

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه Session 54 The brilliance of Mugeerah (ra) whilst Governor of Koofa. Sa'eed ibn Zayd (ra) defends Alee (ra) and states the 10 Promised Paradise.

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه Session 53 During the reign of Muawiyah (ra) 'Hadrat al-Mugheerah (ra) initially withdrew to Yemen during the 1st civil war - but then pledged allegiance to Hadrat Mu'aawiyah (ra) (ie when the Ummah had united once more). He (ra) did not take part in the Batle of Siffeen but supported Hadrat Mu`aawiyah (ra) thereafter. 40 AH Mugeerah (ra) leads the Hajj. Muawiyah appoints Mugheerah (raa) to his old post, Governor of Koofa.

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه Session 52 The 5 Signs of the dreaded fitnah... The departing of Abbas (ra) Mugeerah advises Uthmaan (raa), but the latter is well aware of the inevitable.