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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S30) Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه: “There has never been a victory in Islam greater than the victory of Hudaybeeyah”. Surah al-Fath (The Victory) was thus revealed. The Messenger ﷺ recited it to Umar رضي الله عنه. The Messenger ﷺ sends letters inviting the world leaders to Islam. This was after Hudaybeeyah, ~7 A.H. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه was in Gaza. He رضي الله عنه was summoned by Heraclius. Heraclius wanted to ask questions about the Messenger ﷺ.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S29) The Messenger ﷺ camped at Hudaybeeyah. He ﷺ sent Kharraash Ibn Umayyah رضي الله عنه as the first ambassador. The unbelieving Quraysh killed his camel and almost killed him! رضي الله عنه. Umar رضي الله عنه recommended sending Uthmaan رضي الله عنه, as he رضي الله عنه had family in Makkah and would be safer there. Uthmaan رضي الله عنه goes to Makkah. The rumour was spread that he رضي الله عنه had been martyred and thus the famous pledge under the tree was taken. ~1,400 Companions رضي الله عنهم pledged to the Messenger ﷺ. Everyone (رضي الله عنهم) who pledged to the Messenger ﷺ under the tree on that day is free from the fire. اَللَّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S28) The Messenger's ﷺ marriage to Umm Habeebah رضي الله عنهم: It was after the battle of the trench that the Messenger ﷺ married Abu Sufyaan's daughter, Umm Habeebah رضي الله عنهم. She رضي الله عنها received the highest dowry out of all the wives رضي الله عنهم of the Messenger ﷺ. Thus, Umm Habeebah رضي الله عنهم became the mother of the believers, Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه became the father in law of the Messenger ﷺ and Muawiya رضي الله عنه became the brother in law. He رضي الله عنه is thus reffered to as the uncle of the believers. Onto the treaty of Hudaybeeyah: The Messenger ﷺ saw in a dream he ﷺ was performing Umrah with his companions رضي الله عنهم. To ensure the safety of the people, the Messenger ﷺ took precautions.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S27) The siege was so intense that the Messenger ﷺ and the believers رضي الله عنهم were prevented from praying 4 obligatory prayers. The Messenger ﷺ told Bilal رضي الله عنه to do the Azaan and they made up the prayers. The Messenger ﷺ was supported by the Eastern wind. The western wind was used against the people of Aad. At the battle of the trench, Ali رضي الله عنه duelled Amr Ibn abd al-Wudd and killed him.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S26) When Hudayfah رضي الله عنه was returning to camp, he encountered 20 horsemen and drew out his sword. The horsemen said: “Inform your leader [ﷺ] that Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى Has acted on his behalf”. When Hudayfah رضي الله عنه returned, the Messenger ﷺ was praying and wearing a shawl. The Messenger ﷺ signalled to Hudayfah رضي الله عنه to get in the shawl. 17 verses were revealed. Surah [33:9-25]. This battle was extremely intense. The believers (رضي الله عنهم) felt as if though their hearts were in their throats.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S25) Many attempts were made to breach the trench but the disbelievers were unsuccessful. The siege lasted ~a month. The Messenger ﷺ appointed Hudayfah Ibn al-Yamaan رضي الله عنهم to gather intel from the opposition. Hudayfah رضي الله عنه said they never experienced a night like the battle of the trench. The wind was so harsh and it sounded like thunder. The darkness was so intense they couldn't even see their fingers. Hudayfah رضي الله عنه snuck into the enemy base and heard Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه saying that they should leave as the conditions are too tough. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه thought something didn't feel right, and told his men to ask who the person next to them was. Again we see the military genius of Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S24) The battle of the trench: This battle took place in the year 5 A.H. The Jews instigated this. They went to Makkah to rally a force to attack the Messenger ﷺ. The Jewish tribes told the Quraysh to lead and that they'll follow. The Jews prostrated to Jibt and Thaaghoot (2 Idols) to prove their oath. The Messenger ﷺ received intel from Abaas رضي الله عنه that ~10,000 men were coming. The believers had one week to prepare. Salman al-Farsi رضي الله عنه suggested digging a trench as this was a tactic he saw in his lands before. Thus a trench was dug around the northern side.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S23) The expedition to Bi'r Ma'oona: This took place in Safar, 4 A.H. Companions رضي الله عنهم were requested to teach Islam at Najd. The Messenger ﷺ sent 70 Companions رضي الله عنهم. Amongst these souls was Haram (the maternal uncle of Anas رضي الله عنهم), Mundir Ibn Amr and Amir Ibn Fuhayra رضي الله عنهم. When the Companions رضي الله عنهم got to the area, they were betrayed and martyred. Ka'b Ibn Zayd رضي الله عنه was the only survivor, he رضي الله عنه passed away a year later.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S22) The incident of Rajee: This occurred ~4 A.H, after Uhud. 2 tribes requested some companions رضي الله عنهم to be sent and teach about Islam. The Messenger ﷺ sent some companions رضي الله عنهم. There was 6 amongst them (رضي الله عنهم), they were betrayed and 3 were martyred at the well of ar-Rajee and 3 were sold as prisoners to Makkah (رضي الله عنهم). One companion, Abdullah Ibn Tariq رضي الله عنه managed to untie himself and escape, but was caught and blessed with martyrdom. Another companion, Zayd Ibn ad-Dithinnah رضي الله عنه, was caught and sent to Makkah as a prisoner. Khubayb Ibn Adee رضي الله عنه was another who was caught. He رضي الله عنه was crucified at at-Tan'eem. (The same place where Masjid Aisha رضي الله عنها is).

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S21) The second encounter at Badr: 4 A.H, in Shabaan. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه got a messenger to tell the believers that they (the unbelievers) were in even larger numbers than before. This tactic didn't work. The Messenger ﷺ said: “I shall keep the appointment with the unbelievers, even if I have to go alone!”. The Messenger ﷺ set out with ~1,500 men. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه had ~2,000. The Messenger ﷺ camped at Badr for 8 days. False propaganda was spread that the Muslims were weak. This propaganda was destroyed when the people saw the Muslims camping at Badr, engaging in trade and making loads of profit. The Quraysh were humiliated and not a single drop of blood was spilt.

Fasting is a protection from the punishment of Allah SWT (Baihaqi). Whoever dies whilst Fasting enters Paradise (Abu Ya'laa). Allah SWT Commands the Angels (as) who hold the Throne to leave their worship and to say "Ameen' to the supplications of those who are Fasting during Ramadhan (Baihaqi). The supplication of the Fasting person will not remain unanswered (Baihaqi). Making Wudoo before and after meals removes deprivation and is from the Sunnah of The Messengers (as) (Tabarani). The wudu here refers to the washing of hands and rinsing of the mouth. I SWT intend to punish those on earth but I SWT turn the punishment away from them because of those who attend the Masjids, those who leave each other for my sake and those who seek forgiveness at the time of Sehree (Baihaqi).

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S20) Some of the martyrs of Uhud (رضي الله عنهم): Hamza, Musab Ibn Umayr, Yamaan, Sa'ad Ibn Rabee, Hanzala رضي الله عنهم. The disbelieving Quraysh were going to return to finish their mission after Uhud. The Messenger ﷺ and the Companions رضي الله عنهم were at a place called Hamraa al-Asad, which is ~8 miles away from Madinah. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه asks for a message to be conveyed to the Messenger ﷺ.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S19) The Messenger ﷺ sees the mutilated bodies of the martyrs رضي الله عنهم. He ﷺ sees his beloved uncle Hamza's رضي الله عنه body cut open. The Messenger ﷺ: “O Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى, how I would have loved to have been left there with them [رضي الله عنهم] at the foot of the mountain”. 70 Companions رضي الله عنهم were martyred at Uhud. The Messenger ﷺ went to visit their graves.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S18) 22 disbelievers were killed at Uhud. 70 Companions رضي الله عنهم were martyred. As Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه was leaving he said next year at Badr we will fight again. The Messenger ﷺ told Ali رضي الله عنه to make sure the disbelievers are leaving, and that they don't plan a surprise attack on Madinah. ~70 men رضي الله عنهم went with Ali رضي الله عنه.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S17) After the battle, Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه was looking for the body of the Messenger ﷺ but did not find it. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه tells Khalid Ibn al-Waleed رضي الله عنه to go mount Uhud as Khalid رضي الله عنه saw the Messenger ﷺ ascending it. The Martyrs رضي الله عنهم bodies were mutilated by Hind رضي الله عنها and other Qurayshi women. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه did not order Hind رضي الله عنها to do this, he turned his face away from this. Hind's رضي الله عنها family was killed at Badr. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه goes to the base of mount Uhud and enquires if the Messenger ﷺ is still alive, or if Abu Bakr and Umar رضي الله عنهم were still alive.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S16) On the day of Uhud, the Messenger ﷺ supplicated: “O Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى, curse Abu Sufyaan, Haarith Ibn Hishaam and Safwaan Ibn Umayya”. (رضي الله عنهم). Surah [3:128] was revealed [It is not for you whether He (سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى) forgives or punishes them]. Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى showed Mercy to all 3 of these blessed souls رضي الله عنهم and they all embraced Islam. The Messenger ﷺ supplicated that if he curses someone and they don't deserve it, may it be converted to a blessing. The Messenger ﷺ fell into a ditch at Uhud. He ﷺ supplicated: “O my Lord (سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى), forgive my people for they do not know what they are doing”.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S15) Out of the 50 archers رضي الله عنهم, around 7-9 remained firm. Khalid Ibn al-Waleed رضي الله عنه took this opportunity to attack. ~200 horses charged towards the archers رضي الله عنهم. Amr Ibn Qameeya struck the Messenger ﷺ and he ﷺ fell into a ditch. Musab Ibn Umayr رضي الله عنه jumped to defend the Messenger ﷺ and he رضي الله عنه was martyred. Utbah Ibn Abi Waqaas threw a rock at the Messenger's ﷺ face, breaking his blessed lower teeth.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S14) The Messenger's ﷺ force consisted of ~700 men. It was initially ~1,000, but Abdullah Ibn Ubay, the Munafiq, broke off. The battle of Uhud took place. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه had a close call. Hanzala رضي الله عنه knocked Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه off his horse and they duelled. Hanzala رضي الله عنه was about to deliver a fatal blow. Shadaad Ibn al-Aswad struck Hanzala رضي الله عنه fatally. Hanzala رضي الله عنه was martyred and was washed by the Angels (a.s).

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S13) Zainab رضي الله عنها passed away ~8 A.H. Her ghusl was done by Sawdah, Umm Salamah, Umm Ayman and Umm Atiyyah رضي الله عنهم. She رضي الله عنها had 2 children with Abu al-Aas رضي الله عنه, they were Ali and Umamah رضي الله عنهم. Onto the battle of Uhud: ~3,000 men from the opposing side marched to Uhud. The Messenger ﷺ was informed of this and he ﷺ said let's fight a defensive battle.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S12) When Zainab رضي الله عنها was preparing to migrate, Hind رضي الله عنها found out. Hind asked Zainab رضي الله عنهم if she was migrating. Zainab رضي الله عنها said no, I have no intention. Hind رضي الله عنها said: “O my cousin, do not do (or say) this. Do not let disputes between men get in the way of us women. If you need anything I have it”. Zainab رضي الله عنها was attacked whilst migrating. Due to these injuries, she رضي الله عنها miscarried a child she was bearing. She رضي الله عنها later died due to these injuries, thus is a martyr. When Zainab رضي الله عنها was injured, She رضي الله عنها was taken care of by Hind رضي الله عنها. Hind رضي الله عنها had not yet embraced Islam.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S11) Ali رضي الله عنه captures Amr Ibn Abu Sufyaan and the grandson of Uqbah Ibn Abi Mu'ayt at Badr. Sa'ad Ibn an-Nu'maan رضي الله عنه was an elderly companion who went to perform Umrah and was captured. Zainab رضي الله عنها uses her mother Khadija's رضي الله عنها necklace to pay the ransom for her husband Abu al-Aas رضي الله عنه who was captured as a prisoner at Badr. He wasn't a Muslim at this point.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S10) After Badr, the Quraysh wanted vengeance. Many of their notables were killed and 70 were taken as prisoners of war. The Chiefs were killed so Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه was made the new chief. Abu Sufyaan's رضي الله عنه son Hanzala was killed at Badr. His other son, Amr, was taken as a prisoner. Hind's رضي الله عنها father, Utbah Ibn Rabee, her uncle, Shaybah Ibn Rabee and her brother, Waleed Ibn Utbah, were killed at Badr. Surah [8:38]: “Tell the disbelievers that if they desist, their past will be forgiven. But if they persist, then they have an example in those destroyed before them”.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S9) Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه sent a message to the Quraysh that their caravan was going to be attacked. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه brilliantly travels near the coast for safe passage. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه informs the Quraysh that they no longer need to come and that the caravan is safe. Abu Jahl said no, we will go out and camp at Badr for 3 days. The Bedouins will respect us for it! Indeed, the whole world remembers Badr. The disbelievers were humiliated. The greatest battle in history took place. The Angels (a.s) were present. 313 (a.s) blessed souls were on the field. Father vs son, uncle vs nephew. Jibraaeel (a.s) arrived on his horse, Hayzoom. This was it!

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S8) The Messenger ﷺ returns to Makkah from Ta'if. al-Muth'im Ibn Adee offers protection to the Messenger ﷺ whilst he ﷺ performs Tawaf. The Messenger ﷺ said: “If Muth'im asked me to release the prisoners of Badr, I would have done so”. Never forget when someone does good for you. The build up to Badr: The Quraysh had taken the belongings of the believers رضي الله عنهم. A large caravan with ~1,000 camels lead by Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه was coming from Syria. The intention of the Muslims رضي الله عنهم was go to for the caravan, not for battle.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S7) When the Quraysh were struggling, the Messenger ﷺ sent wealth to them. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه said: “I have never seen anyone with a more sublime character than Muhammad”. (ﷺ). Khadija رضي الله عنها passed away and so did Abu Talib. The Messenger ﷺ and Zayd Ibn al-Haaritha رضي الله عنه go to Ta'if. Stones were thrown at the Messenger's ﷺ feet, this caused his feet to bleed. Zayd Ibn al-Haaritha رضي الله عنه recieved many injuries to his head.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S6) The persecutions increase: The Quraysh boycotted the believers. This lasted ~3 years. Hishaam Ibn Amr Ibn al-Haarith would get a camel loaded with supplies and sneak it to the Muslims. Once, Hishaam was caught. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه intervened and said let him go, he only wishes to aid his family. The Messenger ﷺ supplicates and the Quraysh then went though a famine. It lasted ~1 year. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه goes to the Messenger ﷺ and asks him to supplicate to Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى to end this.