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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.

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه Session 51 The 5 Signs of the dreaded fitnah The departing of Umar (ra) The loss of the ring of The Messenger ﷺ Zayd ibn Khaarijah (ra) speaking after his death The extension of Masjid Nabi

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه Session 50 The unruly slave of Hadrat al-Mugheerah (ra) had treacherously fatally struck the Ameerul Mu'mineen (ra) with a poisoned dagger.

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه Session 49 The Wry Guard is placed over Koofa! 'Strive to be one whom the righteous trust and the evil-doers fear, Umar advises Mugheerah (raa).

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه Session 48 The fast of Ashoora is an atonemen for the sins of the past year (Muslim). Whoever looks into the inside of somebody elses dwelling before receiving permission is then a faasiq (i.e., degenerate) (Bukhari). Domestic etiquettes Knock a maximum of 3 times (ie not too loud or quietly). Never peep within another dwelling Offer Salaam first and Upon a reply, then one mentions one's name and then request permission to enter. Never say "It is me." Better to wait outside for the pious to emerge rather than to call upon them Permission not needed in public places. In an emergency, one may enter without permission.

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه Session 47 The Prophets (as) used to Fast on the Day of Aashooraa so you should also Fast on this Day," (Baqee ibn Makhlad). Accusations & The Accused

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه Session 46 He who Fasts for 1 day Muharram shall have his sins fo 30 days forgiven (Al Matjar). Ctesiphon, Persia falls. Mugeerah (ra) governs Basrah for 2 years. The Badri - Hadrat Utbah ibn Ghazwaan ibn Jaabir ibn Uhayb al-Mazanee (ra) and ally of Banu Abd Shams. There has never been a (ie a succession of leaders starting from the era of) Prophethood that does not gradually decline until it degenerates into a monarchy (Haakim).

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه Session 45 The most superior month after Ramadaan is Muharram (Haakim). It used to be called 'the deaf month of Allah (SWT)" because of its Intense sanctity. After The Battle of Buzaakha Tulayha (ra) becomes one of the faithful. Imam Zuhree (ra) stated, When the truth dawned upon Tulayha (ra), he left the battlefield on foot and went onto embrace Islaam and enter into the Ihraam for Umrah (Bayhaqi). Umar (ra) considered Tulayha (ra) equal to 1,000 men (Tabarani).

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه Session 44 Ashoora! Remind them of The Days of Allah SWT Surah 14:5, refers to the deliverance from Pharoah (Bayhaqi). Tulayha Ibn Khuwaylid (rah) the Chief of Bano Asad, a fallen martry at Nihaawand.

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه Session 43 The Siege of Nihaawand 21 AH The Battle of Nihaawand, fought over a period of 2 weeks. This splended opening was called The Openings Of All Openings or The Victory Of Victories - for after it the Persians had no more authority and the Muslims took control over their lands (Tabaree). After Nihaawand, with regards to Hadrat al-Mugheerah (ra) himself Haafiz Dhahabi (rah) had related, "He (ra) led the Conquests of Azerbaijan and Hamadhaan (Haafiz Dhahabi). Amr ibn MA'A'Dikarib (rah) is maryted at Nihaawand. Hadrat Maalik ibn Abdullah Khath'ami had related re Amr (raa)... I have not seen anyone step forward (ie to challenge an opponent) in The Battle of Yarmook who was better than a certain Muslim. When a powerfully built unbeliever came to meet his challenge, he effectively killed him (in no time). When another came forward, he killed him (in no time) as well (Hayatus Sahaba).

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه Session 42 And of the nomadic Arabs there is he who believes in Allah (SWT) and the Last Day... Surah Tawbah 9 : 99. Hadrat An-Nu'maan ibn Muqarrin (ra) himself had related, We were 400 people from the Muzaynah tribe whom came to The Messenger ﷺ and we learnt aspects of Islam. Nu'maan, Umar (ra) & The Dates.

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه Session 41 Hadrat Nu'maan (ra) had his earnest wish granted, for he was struck by an arrow in the waist when his horse had slipped on the blood-soaked earth. Hadrat Sawaad ibn Muqarrin (ra) dressed himself in his brother's clothes, held his sword and then mounted his horse. The people thus did not suspect that he was not Hadrat Nu 'maan (ra) - thus they fought valiantly till Allah (SWT) granted them victory over their enemies. The 2 forces thus clashed with such intensity which had not been witnessed before the fighting continued till dusk.

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه Session 40 An Intense Battle Ensues The Zenith Must Pass Hadrat Nu maan (ra) You are a man of many virtues O Mugeerah (ra). I have fought with the Messenger of Allah ﷺ and whenever he did not launch an attack at the beginning of the day, he ﷺ would then postpone it for the time when the sun had passed the meridian, when the wind started to blow and Allah's (SWT) help would descend.

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه Session 39 Mugeerah (ra) sent as an Envoy We are some people from the Arabs We led a hard miserable, disastrous life. We used to suck the hides and the date-stones from hunger. We used to wear clothes made up of the fur of camels and the hairs of goats and used to worship trees and stones. Whilst we were in this state, the Lord of the heavens and of the earths be elevated in His Remembrance and be Majestic in His Highness sent to us from amongst ourselves a Prophet ﷺ whose father and mother were known to us.

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه Session 38 Nahawand - Battle Begins I (ra) shall (now) reinforce you with (another) 2000 men. They are Amr ibn Ma'a' dikarib (rah) and Tulayha (rah), as per Umar (ra). The Companions faced 'A mountain of Iron- Persians' (Tabaree).

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه Session 37 The Battle of Nahaawind 21 A.H. The Binder is sent to Isfahan - Nu'maan ibn Muqarrin (ra), the son of The Badri Hadrat Ubayd ibn Aus (ra) Al Ansari. Nu'maan (ra) rejects govnership & authority preferring martyrdom.

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه Session 36 We observe that the tactics employed by the Muslims were highly flexible, changing as the situation demanded. On the 1st day of battle they fought the elephants first by pelting them with arrows and then cutting off their saddles which made the animals flee. (Secondly) Whilst waiting for reinforcements from Ash-Shaam, the leaders of those reinforcements let their brigades arrive in batches to make the enemy believe the size of the new army to be much larger than it really was. Another (ie third) innovative technique employed was that the Muslims dressed their camels in cloaks and attached bells to them this made them appear as elephants to the enemy's horses which duly fled in fright. (Fourthly) On the 3rd day however they changed their tactics, by attacking the largest of their elephants. They attacked it in a platoon consisting of infantry and cavalry both. Finally they pierced its eyes and cut its trunk making it flee back along with the other elephants. This then levelled the field for both armies , as the Persians lost their flagship elephants. (Fifthly) When the Muslims sensed that the battle would drag on, they then decided to launch an all-out attack, charging forward and targeting their leader specifically. The Persians continued to put up a fight until the Muslims were able to kill Rustum. His demise led to a sudden collapse of their will to fight and resulted in a conclusive defeat for them. Hence we see that the Muslim's syle of conducting warfare was not limited to textbook methods, instead it was highly adaptive and innovative. The above was a glimpse of the strategy and tactics employed by Muslims in Qaadiseeyah.

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه Session 35 Rustum in a grim state declares... The enemy has now taken your land without doubt This is what the son of the hairdresser (ie referring to the Persian emperor for his mother was indeed a hairdresser) has done to the country. The enemy has now snatched away the keys of the kingdom!' (Tabaree).

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه Session 34 Qaadiseeyah Rustum offers Mugeerah (ra) clothing and gold coins so as to leave Persia. The Muslims & Persians engage at Qaadiseeyah. Mugeerah (ra) says... '(Remember) I would not have come to your had your not sent for me but today I can see that your sovereignty is soon to vanish and that vou will be vanquished because no power can survive with such away of life and with such a mentality. (Hearing this) The common people shouted, "The Arab is right!

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه Session 33 The Predicament of Rustum Mugeerah (ra) invites Rustum the Persian to Islam, he recognises the truth but his people do not, the same predicament as the Roman Emperor Heraclius. The second emissary converses with Rustum, Ribee ibn Aamir (ra) and states... Allah (SWT) has sent us to remove those whom He (SWT) Wills Fom the slavery of man to the slavery of Allah (SWT). To remove them from the narrowness of this world towards its vastness. And; From the oppression of other religions towards the justice of Islaam.

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه Session 32 Mugeerah (ra) loses an eye at Yarmook. Qadisseyah Against the 20,000 Muslims, the Persians had mobilised a force of around 200,000 men under the leadership of Rustum, one of their most brilliant commanders. Rustam himself had seen in a dream that an Angel (as) descended from the heavens placed a seal on the weapons of the Persians and then handed them over to The Messenger ﷺ.

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه Session 31 Mugeerah (ra) participates in Yamaamah, Yarmmok & Qadisseyah.

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه Session 30 Yassar (ra) the Abyssinan who diverts punishment from the earths inhabitants. He often swept and cleaned the Masjid (Tirmidhi). There will never cease to be in my Ummah seven (elite souls), and they will never ask Allah (SWT) without Him answering them. By means of them, you are given rain, victory and protection (Musanaaf). "The Abdaal are 40 men and 40 women.." (Daylamee). The Abdaal are from Ash-Shaam, The Nujaba' are from Egypt. And; The Isaabah (ie the elite righteous servants) are, from Iraq (Ibn Assakir).

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه Session 29 The marriages of Mugeerah (ra).

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه Session 28 A weeping Mugeerah (ra) is present during the burial of The Messenger ﷺ.

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه Session 27 42 Scribes, Mugheerah (ra) was one of them. Sa'eed ibn al-Musayyab (rah), Not one day passes except the Prophet's ﷺ Ummah is shown to him morning and evening. He ﷺ knows them by their marks (or names) and their deeds - hereby giving witness concerning them (Ibn Al Mubarak). "...when We bring from every Ummah a witness, and We (hen) bring you ﷺ as a witness against these?" (Surah 4: 41) "Verily, I ﷺ am a "harbinger" for you and (also) a "witness over you (Bukhari). "Harbinger'" means that he ﷺ has gone before us in order to look after our best interests and prepare for what we need (ie when we eventually join him ﷺ). "Witness'" is mentioned as above (ie and he ﷺ thus is now supplicating for us when we fall into sin). Thus SubhaanAllah! Our Beloved Messenger ﷺ is taking care of our needs in both abodes the eternal Peace and Blessings of Allah (SWT) be upon him always and forever.

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه Session 26 The Messenger ﷺ used a knife to cut meat. The Messenger's ﷺ affectionate supplication for his dear servant Bilal (ra). The Messenger ﷺ affectionately telling Hadrat al- Mugheerah (ra) that his moustache should not encroach upon his lips. Partake of garlic for it has a cure for over 70 ailments, (Daylamee). We were allowed a maximum of 40 nights for trimming our moustache clipping our nails, plucking our armpit hair and shaving our pubic region as per Anas (ra) (Muslim).

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه Session 25 The people of scripture refuse the challenge stated in Suarh 3 v61. Hence in conclusion, as the modern phraseology would go, "They were thus nothing but people of pride and hype (Bani Israel and the Christians) -who sadly led many of their sincere followers to the eternal humiliation and damnation. Mugeerah (ra) asks about the Dajaal.

Umar (ra) the one likened to the Prophets (as) Session 2 When the righteous are mentioned, Divine Blessings come down (Tabarani). Umar (ra) should be mentioned first when talking about the righteous (Ahmad). Beautify your gatherings by Durood and speaking about Umar (ra) (Ibn Asaakir). Whoever hates Umar (ra) hates the beloved prophet ﷺ (Tabarani). The sun has not risen over a better man than Umar (ra) (Tirmidhi). Copy the two who come after me ﷺ Abu Bakr and Umar (ra) (Tirmidhi).

Umar (ra) the one likened to the Prophets (as) Session 1 If there was a Prophet after me ﷺ it would have been Umar (ra) (Tirmidhi). The Angels (as) would speak from Umar's (ra) tongue - 4 examples of this. The two mysterious lions that protected Umar (ra) from the assassin (Ibn Asaakir).

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه Session 24 The Verse of Mubaahalah. Mugeerah (ra) is sent to Najraan to invite its inhabitants to Islam. The people raised objections to The Quran and asked about Surah Mariam v28... O sister of Harron (A.S), Mugheerah (ra) returns to ask The Messenger ﷺ. "Are you not aware that they used to give the names of their children as the names of the Prophets (as)?" (Muslim). 10 AH A delegation from Najraan visits Medina to ask further questions.... they remained Stubborn and finally the verse of Mubaahalah is revealed Surah 3 v 61. If these people would have accepted the challenge in (Surah 3 v61) they would then have returned to find none of their wealth nor of their families alive (Bukhari).

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه Session 23 The people of Ta'if refuse and reject The Messenger ﷺ. 12 laters later the entire tribe embrace the faith I received from my people a harsh treatment at Uhud. However, the hardest day that I ﷺ encountered was on the day of Aqabah when I ﷺ presented myself to Ibn Abd Yaaleel ibn Abd Kilaal (ie the Chieftain of Thaqeef who did not respond positively)... (Bukhari). Jibreel (as) descends to a cloud and speaks with The Messenger ﷺ.

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه Session 22 Brilliant camaraderie as Mugheerah (ra) demolishes Al Laat.

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه Session 21 Khinzab the shaitan pays a visit, send it away with a dry spittle to the left. Cure bodily pains with words from the Sunnah... Bismil'laahi x 3 I seek refuge with the Honour of Allah (SWT) and with His Power from the evil that I find and fear x7. Al Laat is destroyed.

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه (S20)

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه (S19) The Thaqeef began negotiating about their Idol, Arrabbah. They asked The Messenger ﷺ if they could keep it for 3 years, The Messenger ﷺ said no. 2 years, 1 year, 1 month? All these were declined. They said we cannot destroy it ourselves, so The Messenger ﷺ said someone will be sent to deal with it. The Thaqeef delegation asked if they could go back to their people first, as to inform them of the situation. When they returned to their people, they put on an act, claiming: “This man [i.e ﷺ] is the most harsh, and he rules by the sword! He has prohibited Khamr, Zina and Riba and our idol!” The Thaqeef people were completely against this, and said to prepare for war. Some time passed and they calmed down, they then said: “Accept whatever he ﷺ says, we will follow him”. The delegation then dropped their act and said: “We have already done so. He ﷺ is not harsh nor does he lead by the sword. He is the softest and humblest of creation. We said the contrary first to rid you of your pride”. The entire tribe (رضي الله عنهم) then embraced Islam. The youngest among the delegation, Uthman Ibn Abu Al-Aas رضي الله عنه was made the Ameer of his people. Why? - For Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه said: “He is the one most eager to learn the religion and the Qur'an”. He spent a few days with The Messenger ﷺ and was learning the religion. Thus, wisdom is not linked to age nor experience, rather it is from Allah SWT.