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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.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S22) Muazh رضي الله عنه was one of few who were selected to give fatwa - that too in the lifetime of The Messenger ﷺ. Masrook (r.h): “You can find the knowledge of the Companions [رضي الله عنهم] with 6; Umar, Ali, Abdullah Ibn Masood, Abu Darda, Muazh Ibn Jabal and Zayd Ibn Thaabit [رضي الله عنهم]”. The Messenger ﷺ: “Muazh رضي الله عنه will be raised on the Day of judgment a stones throw ahead of all the scholars”. Abdullah Ibn Masood رضي الله عنه likened Muazh رضي الله عنه to Prophet Ibraaheem! ﷺ

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.