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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.grounded.dayLast week we covered the introduction, ayat 1–8. We saw how Allah opens the surah with Alhamdulillah — a practice of gratitude — and directs that gratitude towards the Qur'an itself. Allah corrects those who claim He has a son. Then He moves to the purpose of creation: this world was made beautiful as a test of who among us has the best deeds. Then it is destroyed. Then comes the resurrection.That last point is where this week begins.Grounded is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.The problem the Quraysh hadThe Quraysh did not struggle with the idea of a Creator. Something cannot come from nothing, and everything around us points to an uncreated Creator. When they were asked who created the heavens and the earth, they would say: Allah.Their problem was Yawm al-Qiyamah.Because belief in the Day of Judgement changes how you behave. It changes your priorities. If you believe in God but not in the reckoning, you can do whatever you want — you die, and that is the end of it. The rich and the powerful can steal from the poor, oppress the weak, bomb nations and schools, and walk away from it. If there is no ākhirah, what is there to worry about?Belief in the ākhirah takes that away. It forces a change.Ayah 9 — Do you find this the amazing part?أم حسبت أن أصحاب الكهف والرقيم كانوا من آياتنا عجباDo you think that the people of the cave and the inscription were, among Our signs, a wonder?Al-raqīm means inscription. The story of these young men was carved into stone — as the ancients would inscribe things — and so it survived. It was known among certain Christian communities, which is exactly why the Quraysh used it to test the Prophet ﷺ. Nobody in Makkah knew this story. They had to travel outside the city to find people of the book who could tell it to them.So Allah puts the question back to them. You accept that a group of young men slept in a cave for centuries and woke up alive — and that you find miraculous. But death and resurrection you cannot accept?This ayah is not saying the story of the people of the cave is no sign. It is a sign, and a great one. But it is not the greatest. Why is this the thing that excites you, while you ignore what actually matters — that you will die, be resurrected, and be held to account?Ayah 10 — The duʿāʾ on the way to the caveإذ أوى الفتية إلى الكهف فقالوا ربنا آتنا من لدنك رحمة وهيئ لنا من أمرنا رشداWhen the youths retreated to the cave and said: our Lord, grant us mercy from Yourself, and prepare for us right guidance in our affair.Awā means to seek protection — to move behind something and shelter there.Notice what the Qur'an leaves out. We are not told the city, the town, the house, or the cave. This is how the Qur'an teaches history: it omits what is not relevant to the lesson, because detail distracts. If Allah had named the city, people would argue about the city. What matters is that there was a group of young men.And Allah highlights that word — fityah. Young men.We tend to treat the youth as the weakest link in the chain of the ummah. Children come to the masjid because their parents bring them. The elderly come because perhaps there is nothing else. And the youth are absent. Allah is addressing exactly that.Look at the early followers of the Prophet ﷺ. The Prophet ﷺ was forty; Abu Bakr al-Siddiq رضي الله عنه was around the same age. Those are middle-aged men. But Sayyidina Ali was in his early teens. Zayd ibn Harithah, another young man. Uthman, Zubayr, Talha — teens and early twenties. They were the ones actively carrying the daʿwah.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S66) Zubayr's رضي الله عنه participation in the battle of Hunayn: Makkah was conquered ~7 A.H. The Messenger ﷺ stayed there for ~10 days. During this time, the Khawazeen and Thaqeef tribes in Ta'if prepared for battle, thinking the Messenger ﷺ was coming to conquer them. Hunayn can be described as three clashes: the first was when the believers were ambushed in the valley. The second was when Abu Amir رضي الله عنه was the leader and they followed the disbelievers who were fleeing. The third clash was lead by Zubayr رضي الله عنه and he رضي الله عنه chased down the disbelievers who were fleeing to the mountains.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S69) During the khilafat of his father in law, Abu Bakr رضي الله عنهم: Because the Messenger ﷺ never appointed a successor, the Companions رضي الله عنهم differed regarding who should succeed. They رضي الله عنهم split into 3 groups. The difference wasn't to do with who was greatest, they all knew Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه was senior, it was to do with who would be the best Caliph. The Muhajireen رضي الله عنهم rallied behind Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه. The Ansar رضي الله عنهم rallied behind Sa'ad Ibn Ubadah رضي الله عنه initially, but later rallied behind Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه. Banu Hashim rallied behind Ali رضي الله عنه initially. Zubayr رضي الله عنه rallied behind Ali رضي الله عنه initially also.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S68) Just ~3 months after the farewell Hajj the Messenger ﷺ passed away. Zubayr رضي الله عنه was present at the farewell Hajj. The Messenger ﷺ a few weeks prior gave a beautiful message to the people. He ﷺ said Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه has never failed me, know his status. I ﷺ am well pleased with Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthmaan, Ali, Talha, Zubayr and all the earliest Muhaajireen رضي الله عنهم. Do not pain me regarding my Companions and Family رضي الله عنهم lest Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى deals with you. Ali رضي الله عنه said he heard with his own ears that the Messenger ﷺ said Talha and Zubayr will be his (ﷺ) neighbours in Paradise.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S67) The prisoners of war from Hunayn were ~6,000. There was a plethora of spoils too, but they were kept in Jiraana whilst the Messenger ﷺ went to Ta'if to siege the fortress. Onto the final expedition of the Messenger ﷺ, Tabook: Zubayr رضي الله عنه was ~30 here. The Messenger ﷺ gathered a force of ~30,000 رضي الله عنهم to take on Roman juggernaut as they planned to attack the believers and gathered a force to do so. Zubayr رضي الله عنه was given a large flag to carry during this expedition.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S67) The prisoners of war from Hunayn were ~6,000. There was a plethora of spoils too, but they were kept in Jiraana whilst the Messenger ﷺ went to Ta'if to siege the fortress. Onto the final expedition of the Messenger ﷺ, Tabook: Zubayr رضي الله عنه was ~30 here. The Messenger ﷺ gathered a force of ~30,000 رضي الله عنهم to take on Roman juggernaut as they planned to attack the believers and gathered a force to do so. Zubayr رضي الله عنه was given a large flag to carry during this expedition.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S65) Returning to the Conquest: Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه sees Zubayr and his squadron of ~500 رضي الله عنهم entering Makkah. Zubayr رضي الله عنه was given a black flag to carry. Sa'ad Ibn Ubadah رضي الله عنه was given the flag of the Messenger ﷺ initially. Later, it was passed onto Zubayr رضي الله عنه. Thus Zubayr رضي الله عنه had the honour of bearing 2 flags during the conquest! One flag was carried by Zubayr, one by Abu Ubaydah and one by Khalid Ibn Waleed رضي الله عنهم. It was fitting that all the bearers were Makkan.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S63) The Conquest of Makkah: The Banu Bakr were sided with the disbelieving Quraysh, the Banu Khuza'a were sided with the Messenger ﷺ and the believers. The Banu Bakr attacked a man from Banu Khuza'a, breaking the peace pact. When the Messenger ﷺ was informed of this, he ﷺ said the Banu Khuza'a have his help. The Messenger ﷺ intended to take the mother city peacefully, without bloodshed. Khaatib Ibn Abi Baltaha رضي الله عنه was a Badri. He sent a letter to the Quraysh in Makkah telling them they were coming to Makkah. The Messenger ﷺ was informed of this via Revelation, he ﷺ sent Ali, Zubayr and Miqdaad رضي الله عنهم to intercept the letter. Khaatib رضي الله عنه was from Yemen, he had no one in Makkah to protect his family and property in Makkah. His mother was there. He رضي الله عنه only sent this letter to curry some favour with the Quraysh so that they would leave his mother/family and property alone etc. The Messenger ﷺ said no one may say anything about Khaatib رضي الله عنه except good things.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S64) The Messenger ﷺ sent Khaatib رضي الله عنه to Makawkis when inviting the world leaders to Islam. Khaatib رضي الله عنه was handsome, he had a handsome body with rough fingers. Khaatib رضي الله عنه was the one who brought back Maria, Sheereen رضي الله عنهم and Dul Dul (gifts from Makawkis). The Messenger ﷺ married Maria, she was the mother of Ibraaheem رضي الله عنهم. Sheereen was Maria's sister, she married either Muhammad Ibn Qais or Hasan Ibn Thaabit رضي الله عنهم. Khaatib رضي الله عنه was an archer, present at every battle side by side the Messenger ﷺ. He passed away ~30 A.H, aged ~65, during Uthmaan's رضي الله عنه caliphate, before the fitnah broke out. Uthmaan رضي الله عنه lead his Janazah and he رضي الله عنه was buried in al-Baqee.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S62) When Marhab was killed, his brother Yaasir roared a challenge. Zubayr رضي الله عنه stepped up, he was ~28 years old here. Safeeya رضي الله عنها asked the Messenger ﷺ: “Will my son be killed?”. The Messenger ﷺ replied: “No, rather he will do the killing, Insha'Allah”. Zubayr رضي الله عنه killed Yaasir. The second fortress to be conquered at Khaybar was al-Qaamoos. It was owned by Kinaana Ibn al-Rabee, who was our mother Safeeya's رضي الله عنها first husband. The Messenger ﷺ made a term of peace: the Jews could take whatever their beasts of burden could carry, however all the gold was to be given to the Messenger ﷺ. Hu'yay Ibn Akhtab, who was our mother Safeeya's رضي الله عنها father, had a bag of gold which he hid from the Messenger ﷺ, thus breaking the pact.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S61) The Messenger ﷺ said his famous words at Khaybar: “Tomorrow I will give this flag to a person who loves Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى and His Messenger”. (ﷺ). The next day, everyone waited eagerly hoping they were chosen. Umar رضي الله عنه said this was the only time he wanted authority. Ali رضي الله عنه was chosen. Amir رضي الله عنه first duelled Marhab, who was a general and seasoned warrior. Amir رضي الله عنه accidentally struck his own ankle and the wound was fatal. He رضي الله عنه was martyred. Ali رضي الله عنه then duelled Marhab. They exchanged lines of poetry. It was here where Ali رضي الله عنه said his famous line: “I am the one whose mother named me Haidarah”. (رضي الله عنهم). Ali رضي الله عنه then killed Marhab

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S60) Because of the condition of no wars in the treaty, this was a massive win for the believers. Just the next year, ~10,000 Companions رضي الله عنهم were present with the Messenger ﷺ at the conquest of Makkah. The fall of Khaybar: With the Quraysh no longer being a threat, the only issue now was the treacherous Jews. The Banu Nadir were exiled, some of them went to Khaybar and some went to Syria. Khaybar is ~100 miles away from Madinah. The Messenger ﷺ and the Companions رضي الله عنهم set off to conquer it in retaliation for all the things these Jews did to the believers. There was multiple fortresses at Khaybar. When one was conquered, you could then move onto the next. The first fortress conquered was Naa'im. During this, Mahmood Ibn Maslama رضي الله عنه was martyred. The Jews dropped a boulder on him.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S59) The Divine Help: Many things occurred to aid the believers. A man called Nu'aym رضي الله عنه from the Banu Ghatafaan came to the Messenger ﷺ and embraced Islam during the battle. The Messenger ﷺ told Nu'aym رضي الله عنه instructions and he defeated the enemies from within, playing a genius role. Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى sent a cold wind which affected the enemies on the outside and He سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى also sent Angels (a.s). With all this combined, Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه decided he was leaving and others followed him. All that was left now was the Banu Qurayzah. Zubayr رضي الله عنه was one of those who pledged to the Messenger ﷺ under the tree when the rumour spread that Uthmaan رضي الله عنه was martyred. The Messenger ﷺ said whoever pledged to him on that day will not enter the fire. The treaty of Hudaybeeyah was signed, this was a great win for the Muslims

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S58) The Messenger ﷺ took ultimate precautions before proceeding. He ﷺ sent Sa'ad Ibn Muazh, Sa'ad Ibn Ubadah, Abdullah Ibn Rawaha and Khawaat Ibn Jubayr رضي الله عنهم to the Banu Qurayzah. The Banu Nadir attempted to assassinate the Messenger ﷺ thus they were exiled. Some of them went to Khaybar and some of them went to Syria. The situation was extremely intense. The main force of ~10,000 attacked from above and the Banu Qurayzah attacked from below. The Messenger ﷺ made all human efforts possible, now the Divine Help was coming. He ﷺ raised his hands and supplicated for the enemies to be defeated.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S57) Zubayr رضي الله عنه informed the Messenger ﷺ what the Banu Qurayzah were doing. They planned to betray the Muslims. The women, children and elderly رضي الله عنهم stayed in the fortress of Hasan Ibn Thaabit رضي الله عنه during the battle of the trench. A Jew was circling the fortress. Safeeya رضي الله عنها, who was was ~58 years old here, took a tent pole and killed him! The Messenger ﷺ gave her رضي الله عنها a portion of the spoils of war. Safeeya رضي الله عنها passed away ~23 A.H, at ~73 years old. She رضي الله عنها is buried in al-Baqee, in the courtyard of the dwelling of Mugheera Ibn Shu'ba رضي الله عنه at the wudhu place. Her رضي الله عنها grave is still marked today.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S54) Zubayr's رضي الله عنه bravery at the battle of the trench: ~10,000 men launched an attack against Madinah, aiming to finish the Messenger ﷺ and Islam. The Jews went to the Quraysh to get a larger force. Zubayr رضي الله عنه was ~26 years old here. As is known, the trench was dug. The disbelievers couldn't get through, so duels occurred. Nawfal Ibn Abdullah was from Banu Makzoom, he challenged for a duel. Zubayr رضي الله عنه accepted. He رضي الله عنه struck him so hard Nawfal was split in half and Zubayr's رضي الله عنه sword was dented. He رضي الله عنه recited some poetry: “I defend myself and I defend the chosen one, the ummi one (ﷺ)”. Ali رضي الله عنه: “The bravest man was az-Zubayr. It takes a man to know another man's worth”. The champions of the Companions رضي الله عنهم were 3: Hamza, Ali and Zubayr رضي الله عنهم.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S55) The Jewish tribe, the Banu Qurayzah, had made a pact with the Messenger ﷺ that if anyone broke through they'd defend eachother. The Messenger ﷺ was suspicious of them however. The Messenger ﷺ asked if anyone was willing to volunteer to check on this tribe. The Messenger ﷺ asked three times on three separate occasions. Each time Zubayr رضي الله عنه volunteered. The Messenger ﷺ showed extreme pleasure and on the third time he ﷺ said: “Verily there was a special designated helper/disciple for every Prophet (a.s). My special designated helper/disciple is Zubayr”. (رضي الله عنه). This Hadith is Mutawaatir. Hawaree is a very special title. This is what Zubayr رضي الله عنه was called. The intimate Companions رضي الله عنهم of Eesa (a.s) were called this. It is a better term to use than apostle or disciple. It means: Spotless, something so pure and refined, someone who goes out of their way to help someone with no gain for themselves, someone who is unadulterated, a sincere supporter, who is capable of being a Khalif.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S56) The Messenger ﷺ: “Every Prophet (a.s) that Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى sent before me had Hawareeyoon and Companions [رضي الله عنهم] which adopted their Sunnah and observed their commands”. Zubayr رضي الله عنه told his son Abdullah رضي الله عنه that the Messenger ﷺ said to him: “Let my father and mother be sacrificed for you”. (رضي الله عنهم). This was a massive, unique honour which was only given to a few Companions رضي الله عنهم. The Messenger ﷺ also said this to Sa'ad Ibn Abi Waqaas رضي الله عنه on the day of Uhud.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S53) The Messenger ﷺ was informed via revelation of what happened to Khubayb رضي الله عنه. He ﷺ asked: “Who will bring his body back and be granted Paradise?”. Zubayr and Miqdaad Ibn al-Aswad رضي الله عنهم volunteered. It took these 2 blessed souls رضي الله عنهم ~forty days to get to Khubayb's رضي الله عنه body. 40 men were guarding the body, they were drinking. Zubayr رضي الله عنه snuck in and managed to get the body off the cross, however as he was leaving on his horse he was spotted. ~70 men went for him and Miqdaad رضي الله عنهم. Zubayr رضي الله عنه said they are ready to fight, however it would be better for the men to leave. The men wisely left! Zubayr رضي الله عنه placed Khubayb's رضي الله عنه body on the ground and the Earth swallowed it. Thus, Khubayb رضي الله عنه was known as the one swallowed by the Earth. When Zubayr and Miqdaad رضي الله عنهم returned and told the Messenger ﷺ what happened, he ﷺ said that Jibra'eel (a.s) said the Angels (a.s) are proud of the feet of Zubayr and Miqdaad رضي الله عنهم.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S51) The Tragic incident of Rajee: Time passed and our Beloved Messenger's ﷺ message was now spreading further. It is related that after the Battle of Uhud (~4 A.H.) a group of men from the tribes of Adal and al-Qaarah came and requested that Holy Prophet ﷺ to send some of his Companions رضي الله عنهم with them to teach them about Islam. The Messenger ﷺ sent with them 6 of his Noble Companions رضي الله عنهم amongst whom was Hadrat Khubayb رضي الله عنه. However at the well of ar-Rajee' which was not far from Usfaan (i.e which was just a few miles from Makkah) they proved treacherous and 3 of the Companions رضي الله عنهم were thus martyred and the other 3 رضي الله عنهم taken as prisoners to be sold in Makkah (i.e so they could avenge those of their nobles who had been killed at Badr and Uhud).

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S52) As Zubayr رضي الله عنه was the special disciple, he would be sent on special missions. One of these missions was to recover the body of Khubayb رضي الله عنه. Khubayb رضي الله عنه was a Badri. He was held as a prisoner. He رضي الله عنه was honoured with fruit from the unseen just as Maryam رضي الله عنها was. He رضي الله عنه was martyred at the area where Masjid Aisha رضي الله عنها is today.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S50) 70 men رضي الله عنهم volunteered after Uhud to go ensure that the disbelievers were leaving for Makkah and not planning an attack directly on Madinah. Included in this group was Abu Bakr, Ali and Zubayr رضي الله عنهم. This blessed group still went forward even though they had sustained injuries from the battle (Surah [3:172]). The Messenger ﷺ said if the disbelievers were heading for Madinah, he ﷺ will fight them. Such was the bravery and courage of the Messenger ﷺ. Verses were revealed after Uhud regarding inheritance, orphans, widows etc. (70 Companions رضي الله عنهم had been martyred at Uhud).

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S49) The rumour that the Messenger ﷺ had been martyred at Uhud caused the Companions رضي الله عنهم to react in 4 ways: Group 1: This group رضي الله عنهم upon hearing the news regrouped at Madinah. Included in this group is Uthmaan Ibn Affaan رضي الله عنه. Group 2: This group رضي الله عنهم went to mount Uhud to get a better view and see if the Messenger ﷺ had actually been martyred. Included in this group was Umar رضي الله عنه. Groups 1 and 2 were forgiven. (Surah [3:152, 155 and 159]). Group 3: This group رضي الله عنهم upon hearing the rumour decided to go all out, to fight to death. Included in this group was Abu Bakr and Ali رضي الله عنهم. Group 4: This group رضي الله عنهم stayed right next to the Messenger ﷺ and defended him ﷺ, thus the rumour didn't make a difference to them. Included in this group was Talha رضي الله عنه. It is most likely that Zubayr رضي الله عنه was included in this group also, or he could have been in group 3. Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى knows best.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S44) The Messenger's ﷺ force at Uhud consisted of ~700 men رضي الله عنهم. The disbelievers were ~3,000. Zubayr رضي الله عنه was ~24 years old at Uhud. For the opening duel, the Quraysh sent forth their standard bearer, Talha Ibn Abu Talha. He was known as a ram, a great warrior. Zubayr رضي الله عنه accepted the challenge and killed him immediately. The ram was no match for our lion رضي الله عنه. Whenever the Messenger ﷺ said: “Deal with him” (I.e the enemy), Zubayr رضي الله عنه would pounce like a lion and kill the enemy. He رضي الله عنه was an incredible warrior. The Messenger ﷺ took his blessed sword and said: “Who will fulfill its rights?”. The Companions رضي الله عنهم were hesitant. Abu Dujaana رضي الله عنه volunteered, and then said: “What are its rights?”.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S46) Qataadah Ibn Nu'maan رضي الله عنه also defended the Messenger ﷺ with his body. An arrow struck his eye and it fell out. The Messenger ﷺ supplicated for him رضي الله عنه and when the eye was placed back it was healed and was stronger than the other eye. Ali رضي الله عنه said to Faatima رضي الله عنها after Uhud: “Take this flawless sword from me”. The Messenger ﷺ said: “If you think you have fought well, so have Sahl Ibn Hunayf and Abu Dujaana”. (رضي الله عنهم). Abu Dujaana رضي الله عنه was a Badri and fought bravely at Uhud. He رضي الله عنه also fought at Yamamah, and was one of those who got the final strikes on Musaylimah the liar. Abu Dujaana's name was Simaak Ibn Kharasha رضي الله عنه, he was martyred in the battle of Yamamah.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S43) Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى said regarding the Badris رضي الله عنهم that they can do whatever they want, Paradise is obligatory upon them and that they have been forgiven. Ali رضي الله عنه would do six Takbeers in janazah prayers for Badris رضي الله عنهم, five for any Companion رضي الله عنهم of the Messenger ﷺ and four for any other Muslim. After Badr, the disbelievers swore revenge. The following year, the battle of Uhud occurred.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S45) The reason Zubayr رضي الله عنه was eagerly observing Abu Dujaana رضي الله عنه was because Zubayr wanted the sword first, he even asked for it first but the Messenger ﷺ decided to give it to Abu Dujaana رضي الله عنه. Abu Dujaana رضي الله عنه was given the sword and he tied a red bandana, strutting between the rows with pride. The Messenger ﷺ said Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى hates pride, except in this case (I.e jihaad). Abu Dujaana رضي الله عنه wiped everyone out, he even cut a man in half! When the battle turned in favour of the disbelievers, Abu Dujaana رضي الله عنه stayed firm like a rock beside the Messenger ﷺ, protecting him ﷺ with his own body. His رضي الله عنه back was struck with so many arrows he looked like a hedgehog.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S48) The miraculous sign of the Divine Pleasure: Some Companions رضي الله عنهم fell into a sublime state of slumber. Among those who felt this blessed state was Ali, Zubayr and Abu Talha رضي الله عنهم. Surah [3:154] contains every letter of the Arabic alphabet. Another verse which contains every letter of the Arabic alphabet is Surah [48:29]. Abdullah Ibn Masood رضي الله عنه said feeling slumber during jihad is a sign of Divine Pleasure, however feeling slumber during Salah is from shaytaan.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S47) Safeeya رضي الله عنها went to her brother Hamza's رضي الله عنه body and supplicated for his forgiveness. The Messenger ﷺ said to Faatima and Safeeya رضي الله عنهم that Jibra'eel (a.s) told him (ﷺ) that Hamza's name is written in the 7th Heaven as Hamza Ibn Abdul Muttalib (رضي الله عنه), the lion of Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى and the lion of His Messenger ﷺ. When the battle of Uhud turned in favour of the disbelievers, Safeeya رضي الله عنها ran onto the field with a spear! The Messenger ﷺ told Zubayr رضي الله عنه to go to her and he ﷺ praised her, saying: “Look at her passion, look at her courage”.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S40) The Blessed Angels (a.s) were also seen helping others from the Elite 10 Promised Paradise in their very lifetimes (رضي الله عنهم). An Angel (a.s) was sent from the reinforcements of the 3rd Heaven. The Companions رضي الله عنهم would miraculously see the unseen help of the Blessed Angels (a.s). The battle of Badr was the only battle where Angels (a.s) fought. During other battles, they (a.s) stood as supplying forces.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S39) The Angels (a.s) which participated at Badr were seen by both the believers رضي الله عنهم and the disbelievers. Suhayl ibn Amr رضي الله عنه (who was on the opposing side at the time) had also related: “Without doubt, it was during the Battle of Badr that I saw brilliant men riding spotted horses that glided between the ground and the sky. They were very conspicuous and were killing the polytheists and also taking them as prisoner”. The Angels (a.s) killed those whom they were appointed to kill and only took prisoner those whom they were appointed to capture.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S38) The day before Badr, the Messenger ﷺ showed the spots where the enemies would fall. Umar رضي الله عنه said the enemies died in those exact spots. The battle lines were drawn. The battle of Badr took place, the greatest battle of all time. It was family vs family. Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه against his son, Abdul Rahman رضي الله عنه. Hamza against Abaas رضي الله عنهم. Ali and against Aqeel رضي الله عنهم. Zubayr against his brother, Abdul Rahman رضي الله عنهم. Jibra'eel (a.s) came down taking the form of Zubayr رضي الله عنه. He (a.s) wore a yellow turban with a part of it coming down onto his face, so that no one could see him (a.s). The Angels (a.s) also descended wearing yellow turbans, some of them (a.s) wore white turbans. The Messenger ﷺ wore a yellow turban.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S42) There was 3 holes on Zubayr's رضي الله عنه chest as big as eyes. 2 of those holes were from Badr and 1 was from Yarmook. The scars were from arrows and spears. To give credit to the Quraysh warriors, they managed to strike Zubayr رضي الله عنه twice, whereas the Romans only managed to strike him once. Zubayr's رضي الله عنه entire body was covered in sword wounds, he got this doing jihad with the Messenger ﷺ. Zubayr رضي الله عنه said even his private parts were injured from jihad. 76 of the Badris were Muhajireen, 237 were from the Ansar, making the total ~313 رضي الله عنهم. The battle took place on a Friday, on the 17th of Ramadan.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S41) The Angels (a.s) that were present at Badr were the best of the Angels. The Muslims (a.s) that were present at Badr were the best of the Muslims. Ubaydah Ibn Sa'eed Ibn al-Aas was a warrior at Badr, he sought a fight. The only thing that was visible was Ubaydah's eyes I.e due to him being covered in armour. Zubayr رضي الله عنه launched with a spear and killed him, piercing through his exposed eye area. The Messenger ﷺ asked for the spear as a memento. It was then passed onto Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthmaan and it ended up with the family of Ali رضي الله عنهم. Abdullah Ibn Zubayr asked for it from the family of Ali رضي الله عنهم and they gave it him, thus it was with him رضي الله عنه ~seventy years after Badr.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S37) The firaun of this Ummah, Abu Jahl, told the Quraysh to continue on and fight, leading his people to loss, just like firaun led his people to loss all those years before. 2 tribes split off, Banu Zuhra and Banu Adee. They did not go with Abu Jahl. Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى sent down 1,000 Angels (a.s). 500 were led by Jibra'eel (a.s) and 500 were led by Mika'eel (a.s).

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S36) The Messenger ﷺ sent Ali, Sa'ad Ibn Abi Waqaas and Zubayr رضي الله عنهم to a well. They found 2 men there. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه had his own spy network, he found about the Messenger ﷺ. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه sent a messenger to the Quraysh asking for reinforcements. However, when Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه got the caravan to safety, he told the Quraysh you no longer need to come. The Quraysh breathed a sigh of relief, for who would want to fight their own family?

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S35) Zubayr رضي الله عنه participated in every battle with the Messenger ﷺ. To take a look into his (رضي الله عنه) jihad. Badr wasn't planned. The intention was to get the caravan, so the Muslims could get back what they lost. The Messenger ﷺ only had 2 horsemen in the battle of Badr. To his ﷺ right was Zubayr رضي الله عنه and to his ﷺ left was Miqdaad Ibn al-Aswad رضي الله عنه. Zubayr رضي الله عنه was ~23 years old here. He received 4 shares from the spoils, 2 for his horse, one for himself and one for his mother رضي الله عنهم. 3 men from Banu Asad participated at Badr: Zubayr, Haatib Ibn Abi Baltaha and his servant, Sa'ad رضي الله عنهم.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S34) Zubayr and Abdul Rahman Ibn Awf رضي الله عنهم were given concessions so that they could wear silk, this was because they had a problem with lice and would get itchy skin. They wore silk shirts during travel. (Imam Bukhari (r.h) records this in the chapter of Jihad). The Messenger ﷺ said whoever wears silk in this life will not wear it in the next life. Thus, It is only permissible for men to wear it for health reasons. Wearing gold and silk is permissible for women.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S33) Abdullah Ibn Mubarak (r.h) said Surah [24:22] is the verse that gives us the most hope. Part of the verse: “Let them pardon and forgive. Do you not love to be forgiven by Allah? And Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful”. The Messenger ﷺ said whoever doesn't show mercy won't be shown mercy and whoever doesn't forgive others won't be forgiven. We must conceal the sins of our brothers and sisters and make excuses for them.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S32) Due to Zubayr's رضي الله عنه Taqwa, he narrated few Hadith. He رضي الله عنه said: “I was always with him (ﷺ), but I heard him (ﷺ) say: ‘Whoever tells a lie against me intentionally, has reserved himself a seat in the fire'.”. Zubayr رضي الله عنه told us to do secret deeds, just as we commit sins in secret. The Messenger ﷺ: “Strive to perfect your deeds”

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S31) The first thing we will be questioned about (of the blessings we received) on Qiyamah will be our health and cold water. We should show gratitude for all the blessings Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى Has given us by reciting Surah 102, At-Takathur. Reciting this is like you have recited 1,000 verses. Surah 99, Al-Zalzalah. This Surah is equivalent to half of the Qur'an.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S30) Abdullah Ibn Jafar رضي الله عنهم first married Zainab bint Ali رضي الله عنهم. When Zainab passed away, he married her sister Umm Kulthoom bint Ali رضي الله عنهم. Thus, Abdullah married 2 granddaughters رضي الله عنهم of the Messenger ﷺ. A glimpse into Zubayr's رضي الله عنه Taqwa: Surah [39:31]: “Then on the Day of Judgment you will ˹all settle your˺ dispute before your Lord”. Zubayr رضي الله عنه asked if our disputes will be replayed before us on Qiyamah, the Messenger ﷺ said yes. Zubayr رضي الله عنه said indeed, this is a most serious matter.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S29) Zubayr رضي الله عنه had many properties. Abdullah Ibn Zubayr رضي الله عنهم began clearing the debt. Hakeem ibn Hizaam رضي الله عنه told Abdullah رضي الله عنه if he needs any help, he can ask him. Zubayr's رضي الله عنه entire estate was worth around ~50,000,000. He رضي الله عنه said a third is for the poor. He had 4 wives رضي الله عنهم who received ~1.2 million each.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S28) The Messenger ﷺ: “If you wish to have a downpour of rizq, give sadaqah”. Zubayr رضي الله عنه was extremely generous, this was one of the reasons why he رضي الله عنه had so much wealth. He never gathered it to make his life easier, rather he did so to aid the people. The commercial loan Zubayr رضي الله عنه left behind when he was martyred was ~2,200,000 dirhams (this wasn't a personal debt). Zubayr رضي الله عنه instructed his son Abdullah رضي الله عنه to clear this. Zubayr told Abdullah رضي الله عنهم to recite the following when faced with difficulty: “O Mawla (سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى) of Zubayr (رضي الله عنه), aid me”. We should also recite this when in times of difficulty.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S26) A glimpse into Zubayr's رضي الله عنه generosity: Zubayr رضي الله عنه used to be poor, however due to many campaigns he was now wealthy, he رضي الله عنه had ~1,000 slaves. He رضي الله عنه would receive a percentage of wealth from them, at night he would give it all away in Sadaqah. He رضي الله عنه would also give away all his land tax. Abdullah Ibn Zubayr رضي الله عنهم had ~100 slaves, they all spoke different languages. Abdullah رضي الله عنه would speak to all of them in their own language! Zubayr رضي الله عنه was a genius, he set up a banking system back in those blessed days.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S24) Zubayr had 10 sons who were named after martyrs رضي الله عنهم. Talha had 10 sons رضي الله عنهم named after Prophets (a.s). Hasan Ibn Ali رضي الله عنهم said in his will: Marry from the family of Zubayr (رضي الله عنهم), they are your equals. Sukaynah bint Hussain Ibn Ali (r.h) married Musab Ibn Zubayr (r.h), they had a daughter named Faatima (r.h). The Messenger ﷺ supplicated for Zubayr, his kids and his progeny رضي الله عنهم.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S23) Another one of Zubayr's wives was Umm Khalid bint Khalid Ibn Sa'eed رضي الله عنهم. Umm Khalid's parents رضي الله عنهم were early Muslims. Umm Khalid رضي الله عنها was born in Abyssinia when her parents رضي الله عنهم migrated there. Zubayr and Umm Khalid had the following children: Umar, Khalid, Habeebah, Hind and Sawda رضي الله عنهم. The famous scholar of the Tabi'een, Musa Ibn Uqbah (r.h), was the freed servant of Umm Khalid رضي الله عنها.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S21) Arwa رضي الله عنها passed away in Madinah during the caliphate of her son, Uthmaan Ibn Affaan رضي الله عنه. She رضي الله عنها was buried in Al-Baqee. Umm Kulthoom bint Uqbah رضي الله عنها first married Zayd Ibn al-Haaritha رضي الله عنه. He رضي الله عنه was martyred at the battle of Mu'ta, she رضي الله عنها then married Zubayr رضي الله عنه. They رضي الله عنهم got divorced, she رضي الله عنها then married Abdul Rahman Ibn Awf رضي الله عنه. He رضي الله عنه passed away and Umm Kulthoom رضي الله عنها then married Amr Ibn al-Aas رضي الله عنه. She رضي الله عنها passed away during this marriage. Umm Kulthoom bint Uqbah رضي الله عنها had a daughter with Zubayr رضي الله عنه, her name was Zaynab رضي الله عنها.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S18) Asmaa رضي الله عنها was present at the battle of Yarmook. Abdullah Ibn Zubayr رضي الله عنهم was also present, he was ~13 years old thus was spectating. Zubayr رضي الله عنه was disciplined and strict. Asmaa رضي الله عنها showed patience during their blessed marriage for decades. However, one incident occurred which lead to their divorce. Urwah Ibn Zubayr (r.h) was a blessed soul. He (r.h) was 23 years younger than his older brother Abdullah Ibn Zubayr رضي الله عنهم. He (r.h) would fast everyday, and would read ~7,8 juz of the Qur'an everyday.