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Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S37) Uthmaan's رضي الله عنه Khilafat lasted 12 years. The first 6 were peaceful, the last 6 was when the fitnah began. The mischief mongers were spreading their propaganda, wanting to destroy Islam from within. The rebels were lead by the following; Abdul Rahman Ibn Udays, Malik al-Ashtar and Hukaym Ibn Jabla. When Talha رضي الله عنه heard of Uthmaan's رضي الله عنه martyrdom he made dua for him, and said may the killers perish! He then recited Surah [36:49]. Talha رضي الله عنه said: “Certainly, Uthmaan رضي الله عنه was innocent”. Uthmaan's رضي الله عنه funeral was so packed, if you threw a stone it would certainly land on someone's head (I.e no space was left free). Talha رضي الله عنه was ~63 when Uthmaan رضي الله عنه was martyred. Uthmaan رضي الله عنه was ~84.

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S36) Ali's son, Muhammad Ibn al-Hanafiyah رضي الله عنهم said his father never spoke ill of Uthmaan رضي الله عنه. Ali رضي الله عنه: “Whoever speaks ill of Uthmaan رضي الله عنه is like the one who tries to stab someone that is behind him, by stabbing though his own stomach!”. Talha رضي الله عنه was of the last to pledge to Uthmaan رضي الله عنه. Uthmaan رضي الله عنه said: “Should you want, I will step down”. Talha رضي الله عنه said no, you will lead and gave Uthmaan رضي الله عنه the pledge. The love between Uthmaan, Ali and Talha رضي الله عنهم was such.

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S35) With Umar's رضي الله عنه passing, Talha رضي الله عنه was around 51 years old. Abdul Rahman Ibn Awf رضي الله عنه said let us boil it down to three of us. Zubayr رضي الله عنه stepped down and nominated Ali رضي الله عنه. Talha رضي الله عنه stepped down and nominated Uthmaan رضي الله عنه. Sa'ad Ibn Abi Waqaas رضي الله عنه stepped down and nominated Abdul Rahman Ibn Awf رضي الله عنه. The council was long, the decision was difficult. It took Abdul Rahman Ibn Awf رضي الله عنه three days to decide his decision. Abdul Rahman couldn't sleep and tells his nephew Miswar Ibn Mahrama رضي الله عنهم to summon Zubayr and Sa'ad Ibn Abi Waqaas رضي الله عنهم. They discuss for a portion of the night. He then called for Ali, discussed for half the night and then called Uthmaan رضي الله عنهم and discussed till Fajr. The 3 days were up… Everyone gathers in Masjid Nabi ﷺ. The blessed 6 رضي الله عنهم gather near The Messenger's ﷺ pulpit and the senior Companions رضي الله عنهم were at the front. The people were in agreement and Abdul Rahman Ibn Awf رضي الله عنه says to Ali رضي الله عنه that Uthmaan رضي الله عنه shall be the successor.

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S34) Umar رضي الله عنه knew one thing about each of the 6 of the 10 promised Paradise رضي الله عنهم which he said a leader must not have…their relationship was like no other. The blessed assembly: Abdullah Ibn Umar رضي الله عنهم asks his father if he is going to appoint a successor. Umar رضي الله عنه replies that The Messenger ﷺ didn't appoint a successor. Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه appointed a successor. Abdullah Ibn Umar رضي الله عنه realised his father was not going to appoint a successor… The successor was to be decided by the council of 6, رضي الله عنهم. Abdullah Ibn Umar رضي الله عنه was appointed a referee if there was a 3-3 vote split. Umar رضي الله عنه summons Abu Talha رضي الله عنه and says gather 50 Ansar رضي الله عنهم to also decide between the 6.

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S33) Talha رضي الله عنه sees Umar رضي الله عنه leave his dwelling and entering other dwellings at the dead of night. Talha رضي الله عنه made investigations. Umar رضي الله عنه was taking care of an old, blind crippled woman. He had been doing this for years. Talha رضي الله عنه said to himself: “May your mother [رضي الله عنها] lose and bereave you, O Talha”. Umar رضي الله عنه was in his thoughts, deciding who should succeed him… Umar رضي الله عنه told Abdullah Ibn Abaas رضي الله عنهم that a man must have 4 traits to be a leader; To be strong, but not harsh. To give generously, but not be extravagant. To be lenient, but do not be weak. To be cautious in accounting, but not stingy. Abdullah Ibn Abaas رضي الله عنهم said: “None had these traits except Umar رضي الله عنه”.

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S32) Umar رضي الله عنه held Talha رضي الله عنه in high regard. Umar once saw Talha رضي الله عنهم wearing an Ihraam, with a red, clay stained colour. Umar رضي الله عنه asked: “What is this?”. Talha رضي الله عنه replied: “It is my Ihraam. It is permissible”. (Different colours are permissible but white is best). Umar رضي الله عنه replied lovingly: “You are an Imaam to the people. I fear the people [who are ignorant] will imitate you, claiming Talha رضي الله عنه wore red, so we will. Refrain from this from now on”. The Messenger ﷺ prohibited the selling of gold for gold, silver for silver, barley for barley and dates for dates. Exchanging these items when they are of the same value is classed as Riba. One must first sell his item (I.e gold) then use that money to buy another product of gold of the same value. Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى knows best. Umar رضي الله عنه: “If the people knew how much love, compassion and mercy I had for them, they'd rip the clothes off my back!”. (I.e they'd take advantage).

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S31) The Messenger ﷺ: “The Dua of my brother Yunus [a.s] is astonishing. The beginning is Taheel, the middle is Tasbeeh, the end is the confession of the lapse…”. Whoever is in debt/grieved and recites the Dua of Prophet Yunus a.s 3 times, will be alleviated from their worries. If you are ill and recite it 40 times, and you die, you will be martyred. If you survive, your sins will be wiped out. Abu Bakr's رضي الله عنه rule was short but super; In 2 years, the apostates were dealt with, the zakat-avoiders were handled, the false prophets were crushed and attacks were launched against the Roman and Persian superpowers. Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه crowned off his rule by appointing Umar رضي الله عنه as his successor. Some Companions رضي الله عنهم weren't fully sure that Umar رضي الله عنه should have succeeded, for whilst yes he was a titan amongst men, he was known to be harsh. Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه explains why Umar رضي الله عنه was so, and says: “Umar [رضي الله عنه] is the best of creation” (I.e after him of course). The Messenger ﷺ: “I have 2 Ministers in the Heavens, one harsh [Jibraaeel (a.s)] and one gentle [Mikaeel (a.s)]. Both are correct. I have 2 Companions on Earth, one harsh [Umar رضي الله عنه] and one gentle [Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه]. Both are correct”. Talha رضي الله عنه was around 40 years old when Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه passed away.

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S30) Talha رضي الله عنه during the reign of the 2 Grand Shaykhs رضي الله عنهم: Umar رضي الله عنه sees Talha رضي الله عنه visibly upset and asks: “Why do I now see you uncharacteristically unkempt after The Messenger's ﷺ passing? Is it because your cousin [Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه] has become the Khalif?”. Talha رضي الله عنه replies: “No. I of all the people would not feel this way!”. Talha رضي الله عنه explains what was bothering him was that The Messenger ﷺ said there is a word that if you recite when you are dying, your soul is removed easily, but Talha رضي الله عنه wasn't exactly sure what that word was. Umar رضي الله عنه said he knew what it was: La Ila Ha il Allah [سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى]. Talha رضي الله عنه says you have spoken the truth, it is now as if a huge burden has been lifted off my shoulders. A huge lesson can be learnt from Talha رضي الله عنه: Do not assume when it comes to Revelation. The words of The Messenger ﷺ are not to be taken lightly and one must implement what he learns… Such is our state! What is beloved to us, the Companions رضي الله عنهم didn't care about. What they loved, we treat as light…Talha رضي الله عنه was seen in a state of ‘spiritual depression' over Zhikr - we treat Zhikr as a minor thing. Our depression is exclusive to worldly affairs.

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S29) Talha رضي الله عنه did not relate Hadiths. as-Saa'ib Ibn Yazeed (r.h) spent time with Talha, Abdul Rahman Ibn Awf Sa'ad Ibn Abi Waqaas and Miqdaad رضي الله عنهم. He (r.h) said none of them related Hadith, except Talha رضي الله عنه who related about Uhud. During the farewell Hajj, Talha رضي الله عنه had a special honour; when The Messenger ﷺ shaved his blessed head, Talha رضي الله عنه was the one who distributed the blessed hair. (Reports mention also Abu Talha رضي الله عنه). Imam Ali رضي الله عنه: “I have heard with my own ears, The Messenger ﷺ said Talha and Zubayr [رضي الله عنهم] will be my neighbours in Paradise”.

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S28) The Messenger ﷺ: “The best of mankind is the one whose age is long and deeds are bountiful. The worst of mankind is the one whose age is long and his deeds are corrupt”. The third Kalimah, the everlasting deeds… Why was Talha رضي الله عنه the one to have these dreams? Beautifully put; he craved martyrdom at Uhud, but lived on ~35 years afterwards! In those years, the works he did were unfathomable! Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى was giving him something greater than martyrdom, a long life full of piety. اَللَّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ. Why are we surprised regarding the works of this man, for The Messenger ﷺ said: “Abu Bakr will be in Paradise. Umar will be in Paradise. Uthmaan will be in Paradise. Ali will be in Paradise. Talha will be in Paradise. Zubayr will be in Paradise. Abdul Rahman Ibn Awf will be in Paradise. Sa'ad Ibn Abi Waqaas will be in Paradise. Sa'eed Ibn Zayd will be in Paradise. Abu Ubaydah Ibn al-Jarrah will be in Paradise”. (رضي الله عنهم)

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S27) Talha رضي الله عنه once led the prayer and after he finished he asked: “O people, I did not confer with you prior. Are you pleased with me leading?”. The people in unison said: “Of course, O selected Companion of The Messenger ﷺ”. Talha رضي الله عنه said: “I heard The Messenger ﷺ say: ‘If a person leads and the people aren't happy with him, the Salah does not go past the [Imaams] ears'”. The Salah is to be led according to the weakest amongst us. The Messenger ﷺ teaches Talha رضي الله عنه how valuable the Fardh are: Talha رضي الله عنه sees 2 men (رضي الله عنهم) in a dream. One of them passed away a year earlier, he was martyred. The second man passed away a year later, in his bed. However, the one who passed away later entered Paradise first (as Talha رضي الله عنه saw in his dream). This was due to how valuable the Fardh is! The man had an extra year of Fasting in Ramadan and his Salah…

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S26) al-Ahnaf Ibn Qais رضي الله عنه: “Wealth owns you if you don't spend it. You own wealth if you spend it”. Talha رضي الله عنه used to look after his entire tribe, Banu Taym. He would clear their debts, marry off their widows, and take care of orphans. He رضي الله عنه gave our mother Aisha رضي الله عنها an annual amount of 10,000 Dirhams! Sadaqah is rewarded two-fold to family, for not only is it Sadaqah, it is maintaining ties. A glimpse into Talha's رضي الله عنه intimate moments with The Messenger ﷺ: A rakat is missed in Salat, Talha رضي الله عنه informs The Messenger ﷺ of this…

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S25) Qabeesa (r.h): “I saw no one more learned in the Qur'an than Umar رضي الله عنه. He was the most discerning. No one was more generous than Talha رضي الله عنه. He gave without being asked. Muawiya رضي الله عنه was the most forbearing. He is inwardly as he is outwardly. I saw Amr Ibn al-Aas رضي الله عنه. None is gentler or nobler than he. If there was a city with 8 gates, al-Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه would figure out how to get out of each one [i.e a sly genius]”. Talha رضي الله عنه: “I feel shy that a man loses hope in me and I let him down”. Abundant Zhikr and Sadaqah: these 2 deeds build a special link with Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى. The Messenger ﷺ: “Love for wealth grows hypocrisy in your heart, just as water grows vegetation”.

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S24) A glimpse into Talha's رضي الله عنه generosity: Jihad and generosity are 2 deeds which are of utmost significance. They're even used as a differentiation between the Sahaba رضي الله عنهم themselves. (Surah [57:10]). Talha رضي الله عنه put his effort into both deeds! Talha رضي الله عنه once sold land and earned 700,000 Dirhams. This troubled him all night. He then distributed the wealth and when morning came, it was all gone. The Messenger ﷺ titled Talha رضي الله عنه: “Talha al-Fiyaad”, “Talha the bountiful”. Talha رضي الله عنه, whilst on the campaign of Khaybar, bought a well at the foot of a mountain and slaughtered a she-camel to feed the people. Thus he earned this title. He was titled “Talha al-Jood”, “Talha the generous” at Hunayn. This was the generosity of Talha رضي الله عنه during campaigns, so imagine what he was like during regular times! A smooth sea never made a seasoned sailor…

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S23) The Messenger ﷺ is informed that the Munafiqs were gathering in the house of Suwaylim, a Jew. They were plotting, getting people to not join The Messenger ﷺ for Tabook. The Messenger ﷺ orders Talha رضي الله عنه to burn down the house. This is a separate incident, not to be confused with the ‘Masjid' Diraar incident, which happened after Tabook. Surah [9:107] mentions this so called Masjid the Munafiqs built. They used it to make plans to destroy Islam. The verses then mention Masjid Quba and Nabi (ﷺ) - they are far better than the one built by the Munafiqs.

(S22) Haythuma Abu Sa'ad رضي الله عنهم: another martyr of Uhud. His son, Sa'ad رضي الله عنه was martyred at Badr. Wahab Ibn Kamoos and his nephew al-Haarith Ibn Uqbah رضي الله عنهم. Wahab رضي الله عنه single handedly took out a cavalry headed for The Messenger ﷺ. The Messenger ﷺ gives him glad tidings…Wahab رضي الله عنه is martyred, wearing the best of smiles. His nephew Haarith رضي الله عنه was martyred at Uhud also. Returning to Talha رضي الله عنه: Despite all his severe injuries from Uhud, Talha رضي الله عنه still participated in every campaign during The Messenger's ﷺ lifetime! Umar رضي الله عنه: “Talha رضي الله عنه is a pillar of Islam”.

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S21) The Messengers ﷺ love for the Martyrs of Uhud: The Messenger ﷺ: “O Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى, how I would have loved to have been with them at the foot of the mountain” (I.e martyred alongside them رضي الله عنهم). The Messenger ﷺ would visit the Martyrs of Uhud annually, so did the Khilaaf e Rashideen (رضي الله عنهم). Some of the blessed Martyrs of Uhud: Musab Ibn Umayr, Abdullah Ibn Amr Ibn Haram, Hanzala, Sa'ad Ibn Rabee, Ziyad Ibn al-Sakan, Amr Ibn al-Jamooh, Kharija Ibn Zayd, Yamaan, Thaabit Ibn Waqash, Mukhayreeq and Amr Ibn Thaabit رضي الله عنهم.

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S20) The Messenger ﷺ instructs the Companions رضي الله عنهم to praise Talha رضي الله عنه in poetry. Hasan Ibn Thaabit رضي الله عنه: “After Muhammad ﷺ Talha رضي الله عنه led us all”. Abu Bakr and Umar رضي الله عنهم then recited some poetry in praise of Talha رضي الله عنه. If The Messenger ﷺ has ordered praise of an indivual, we must follow suit and praise him. The Companions رضي الله عنهم stated that at Uhud, Talha رضي الله عنه defended Islam itself! We must show gratitude. Ameer Muawiya رضي الله عنه says to Musa Ibn Talha رضي الله عنهم (Talha's son): “Shall I give you glad tidings?” - “I have heard The Messenger ﷺ say that Talha رضي الله عنه is a man who has fulfilled his vow”.

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S19) Abu Sufyaan (رضي الله عنه) turned his head upon seeing the state of the Martyrs رضي الله عنهم - he did not order this. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه calls out at the base of Uhud: “Is Muhammad [ﷺ] still with you?”. He asks of Abu Bakr and Umar رضي الله عنهم as well - even the disbelievers at that time knew of the blessed order. The Messenger ﷺ orders Ali رضي الله عنه to ensure the disbelievers return to Makkah. ~70 men were with Ali, including Abu Bakr and Zubayr رضي الله عنهم. Surah [3:172] praises these men, and that they have an immense reward.

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S18) The last assault at Uhud: with The Messenger ﷺ at the elevated face of Uhud, the disbelievers tried one last attack. Khalid Ibn al-Waleed رضي الله عنه with his force headed towards The Messenger ﷺ. The Messenger ﷺ made a dua: “Let not these people reach us”, some of the Muhajireen (including Umar) and the Ansar رضي الله عنهم went forward and thus the disbelievers retreated. The mutiliation of the Martyrs رضي الله عنهم: Hind رضي الله عنها, at this point not a Muslim, and some others cut off the Martyrs' noses and ears, making necklaces and anklets out of them! She gave Wahshi (رضي الله عنهم) her golden necklace and jewellery for killing Hamza رضي الله عنه. Hind رضي الله عنها takes Hamza's رضي الله عنه liver and chews it but could not swallow it… The Messenger ﷺ is deeply saddened and angered when he sees what was done to his beloved uncle رضي الله عنه.

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S17) The Messenger ﷺ: “If anyone wants the pleasure of seeing a martyr walking on the Earth, look at Talha”. (رضي الله عنه). Some reports mention 14 men (رضي الله عنهم) were with The Messenger ﷺ, some say it was 12, 11, 7. There is no contradiction: the numbers differ as when needs rose, some (رضي الله عنهم) broke away and then returned later. There was 7 Muhajireen and 7 Ansar رضي الله عنهم. Abu Talha رضي الله عنه gets drowsy during Uhud: this was a blessed gift sent from Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى showing His pleasure. Others رضي الله عنهم felt it too. Abu Talha رضي الله عنه is not to be confused with Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه. Abu Talha's name is Zayd Ibn Sahl رضي الله عنه. He was an elite warrior, Badri, paired brother of Abu Ubaydah رضي الله عنه, he married Umm Sulaym, Anas's mother رضي الله عنهم.

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S16) The Messenger ﷺ titled Talha رضي الله عنه: “Talha al-Khayr”. “Talha the Good”. Whenever Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه mentioned Uhud, he said all credit goes to Talha رضي الله عنه that day. Abu Bakr and Abu Ubaydah رضي الله عنهم upon seeing The Messenger ﷺ again during the intense battle, rushed to him, ﷺ. The Messenger ﷺ tells them to see to their Companion, Talha رضي الله عنه who was severely injured and lost a lot of blood, but due to their immense love for The Messenger ﷺ they went to him first. Abu Ubaydah رضي الله عنه uses his front teeth to remove the lodged helmet chain links from The Messenger's ﷺ cheek. He lost both his teeth but this only increased him in handsomeness! Talha رضي الله عنه had fallen into a ditch. He had 70 wounds, from swords, spears and arrows, showing he defended The Messenger ﷺ from all distances. اَللَّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ. Talha's رضي الله عنه hand was paralysed and he lost his index and middle finger. When the other Companions رضي الله عنهم arrived and Talha knew The Messenger ﷺ was now safe, he رضي الله عنه fell unconscious again.

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S15) Talha and 11 men from the Ansar رضي الله عنهم form a ring around The Messenger ﷺ. One by one they step forward to defend The Messenger ﷺ whilst heading towards mount Uhud. All 11 men from the Ansar رضي الله عنهم were martyred. One of these men was Ziyad Ibn al-Sakan رضي الله عنه. The Messenger ﷺ: “On the day of Uhud, I looked to my right and saw Jibraaeel (a.s). I looked to my left and saw Talha [رضي الله عنه]”. The Messenger ﷺ: “Should you [i.e Talha رضي الله عنه] have any difficulties on The Day of Judgement, Jibraaeel (a.s) told me that he himself will come to your aid”. This was due to the aid and defence Talha رضي الله عنه gave to The Messenger ﷺ.

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S14) On the day of Uhud, The Messenger ﷺ cursed 3 men, then Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى revealed Surah [3:128] (“You ˹O Prophet˺ [ﷺ] have no say in the matter. It is up to Allah to turn to them in mercy or punish them, for indeed they are wrongdoers”). These 3 men later became Companions رضي الله عنهم. When The Messenger ﷺ was in the ditch, he said: “Forgive my people, for they do not know”. Utbah Ibn Abi Waqas damaged The Messenger's ﷺ lower lip and broke his lower canine. He ﷺ had a deep cut on the shoulder and had 2 helmet links embedded into his cheek. This was an honour for The Messenger ﷺ. Sa'ad Ibn Abi Waqas رضي الله عنه sees Jibraaeel and Mikaeel (a.s) fighting ferociously by the side of The Messenger ﷺ! The false report that The Messenger ﷺ was martyred caused the Muslims (رضي الله عنهم) to react in 4 ways; 1). There was no point in fighting now, The Messenger ﷺ has been killed. Return, regroup and repower at Madinah. 2). They (رضي الله عنهم) regrouped at Mount Uhud. Regarding the first 2 groups, Surah [3:155] and [159] were revealed. Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى mentions the short comings of the Companions رضي الله عنهم and that they have been forgiven, and that The Messenger ﷺ should pray for their forgiveness. 3). This group, رضي الله عنهم, upon hearing The Messenger ﷺ was martyred, thought we must fight harder and martyrdom is what is for us now! 4). This group, رضي الله عنهم, didn't split from The Messenger ﷺ thus the rumour he had been killed had no effect on them, as they could see him ﷺ. Included in this group was Talha رضي الله عنه.

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S13) ~10 fighters were by The Messenger ﷺ. This includes Nusayba, her husband Zayd Ibn Asim, and their sons Abdullah and Habeeb رضي الله عنهم. Nusayba رضي الله عنها picks up a shield and defends The Messenger ﷺ. When The Messenger ﷺ looked right and left, she was there… Her son, Abdullah Ibn Zayd رضي الله عنهم was the one who delivered the final blow to Musaylimah The Liar - this was vengeance served as Musaylimah was the one who killed Nusayba's other son, Abdullah's brother: Habeeb رضي الله عنهم. Amr Ibn Qameeya, the one who struck The Messenger ﷺ, Musab and Nusayba رضي الله عنهم was later killed by a Ram. He died an excruciating death.

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S12) The main body of the Muslims were fighting the main body of the Quraysh. The split group, containing The Messenger ﷺ fought against Ikrimah (رضي الله عنه) and his force. The Messenger ﷺ was in a dangerous position. Amr Ibn Qameeya struck The Messenger ﷺ on the cheek and on the shoulder. The Messenger ﷺ falls into the ditch… Musab رضي الله عنه defended The Messenger ﷺ and fought ferociously, ultimately ending with his martyrdom. Musab رضي الله عنه looked like The Messenger ﷺ in his armour, thus when he was killed it appeared if The Messenger ﷺ was killed - this is how the rumour spread. Nusayba bint Ka'ab رضي الله عنها defends The Messenger ﷺ wholeheartedly…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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