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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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (S20) Abu Bakr's family رضي الله عنهم had the unique honour of being the only family which had 4 generations that were all Companions رضي الله عنهم of the Messenger ﷺ. They are: Abu Quhafa (the father of Abu Bakr), Abu Bakr, Asmaa bint Abu Bakr and Abdullah Ibn Zubayr (the son of Asmaa, grandson of Abu Bakr) رضي الله عنهم. Another one of Zubayr's رضي الله عنه wives was Umm Kulthoom bint Uqbah رضي الله عنها. She رضي الله عنها was the sister of Uthmaan Ibn Affaan رضي الله عنه. They shared the same mother, Arwa رضي الله عنها (But had different fathers). Thus, Zubayr رضي الله عنه was the brother in law of Uthmaan رضي الله عنه. A blessed relationship. Umm Kulthoom bint Uqbah رضي الله عنها embraced Islam in Makkah and migrated.

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 (S22) Another one of Zubayr's wives was Aatika bint Zayd رضي الله عنهم. She رضي الله عنها was the sister of Sa'eed Ibn Zayd رضي الله عنهم. The people of Madinah would say: “Whoever wants martyrdom, let them marry Aatika bint Zayd رضي الله عنهم”. Aatika رضي الله عنها was first married to Abdullah Ibn Abu Bakr رضي الله عنهم, when he رضي الله عنه was martyred she married Umar رضي الله عنه. When Umar رضي الله عنه was martyred she married Zubayr رضي الله عنه. After Zubayr رضي الله عنه was martyred, she رضي الله عنها married Hasan Ibn Ali رضي الله عنهم.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S27) Zubayr رضي الله عنه was so beloved and trusted he was asked by 7 Companions رضي الله عنهم if he رضي الله عنه could look after their children رضي الله عنهم after they passed away. This includes: Uthmaan, Abdullah Ibn Masood and Abdul Rahman Ibn Awf رضي الله عنهم. Zubayr رضي الله عنه was one of a kind. The Messenger ﷺ grabbed the tail of Zubayr's رضي الله عنه turban and gave him priceless, tailored advice to spend in the path of Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى.

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 (S25) Whilst the Messenger ﷺ and Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه were performing the Hijrah, they ran into Talha رضي الله عنه (according to one report. another report mentions it was Zubayr رضي الله عنه). The Messenger ﷺ reached Madinah and sent Zayd Ibn al-Haaritha and Abu Rafi رضي الله عنهم to get his ﷺ family رضي الله عنهم. Zubayr رضي الله عنه was ~21 years old when he reached Madinah. He رضي الله عنه was paired with Abdullah Ibn Masood رضي الله عنه. The special disciple and the special servant رضي الله عنهم.

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 (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.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S19) Asmaa رضي الله عنها had 8 kids with Zubayr رضي الله عنه. They are: Abdullah, Urwah, al-Mundhir, al-Muhajir, Khadijah, Aisha, Aasim and Umm al-Hassan رضي الله عنهم. Some were companions (رضي الله عنهم) and some were Tabi'een (r.h). The best women are those who bear the most children and those who have the most Taqwa. They are loving and caring towards their husbands. Asmaa رضي الله عنها lived to ~100 years old. She رضي الله عنها passed away ~a few weeks after her son Abdullah Ibn Zubayr 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 (S13) Asmaa bint Abu Bakr رضي الله عنهم was heavily pregnant during her migration to Madinah. She رضي الله عنها just reached Quba when she experienced labour pains. It was here where Abdullah Ibn Zubayr رضي الله عنهم was born. He رضي الله عنه was the first child (from the Muhajireen) to be born in Islam after the hijrah. Abdullah Ibn Zubayr رضي الله عنهم was named by the Messenger ﷺ himself. The Messenger ﷺ supplicated for him رضي الله عنه. The companions رضي الله عنهم were extremely happy with his birth, they carried him through the streets and uttered the Takbeer. Abdullah Ibn Zubayr رضي الله عنهم was courageous and confident. He رضي الله عنه is the nephew of Aisha رضي الله عنها, she رضي الله عنها had special love for him رضي الله عنه.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S12) The incident of the streamlets: Something happened on the land that the Messenger ﷺ gifted to Zubayr رضي الله عنه. It involved irrigation of Zubayr's رضي الله عنه land and land of another Ansari man رضي الله عنه. According to Zubayr's رضي الله عنه opinion, it was because of this incident that Surah [4:65] was revealed. Some scholars say this Ansari man was a hypocrite, however the majority say he was actually a Badri رضي الله عنه. Surah [4:65] was also revealed for other incidents. One example is the incident between a man named Bishr and a Jew who had a dispute so they went to the Messenger ﷺ to sort it out. Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى knows best.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S17) Asmaa's رضي الله عنها mother was Qutaylah bint Abdul Uzza. She was from Banu Amir Ibn Luay, the same tribe our mother Sawda bint Zam'a رضي الله عنها was from. Qutaylah married Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه in the jahilliya period and they got divorced then also. She gave birth to Asmaa and Abdullah رضي الله عنهم. There's dispute whether Qutaylah embraced Islam or not. Asmaa رضي الله عنها had the honour of being amongst those who performed the farewell Hajj with the Messenger ﷺ. Zubayr رضي الله عنه was present also. These two blessed souls رضي الله عنهم had a beautiful relationship full of Taqwa, love and humour.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S16) The Messenger ﷺ would educate his sister in law Asmaa رضي الله عنها. She رضي الله عنها had once perfumed herself and went to visit her sister Aisha رضي الله عنها. The Messenger ﷺ taught her the rulings regarding women perfuming themselves. al-Mundhir Ibn Zubayr (r.h) was another one of Zubayr's and Asmaa's رضي الله عنهم children. Asmaa رضي الله عنها had the jubba (large shirt/cloak) of the Messenger ﷺ. The Jubba would be washed and then those who were ill would drink that water and they'd be cured with the permission of Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S15) The Messenger ﷺ ordered Asmaa رضي الله عنها to not hoard wealth and to give it. This is something only those at a high spiritual level can do. When Asmaa رضي الله عنها was ill, she freed every servant she had. She رضي الله عنها would get headaches. The Messenger ﷺ said if you are punished by Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى in this life due to a sin, then He سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى is too Just to punish you again in the next life.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S14) Another one of Zubayr's and Asmaa's children was Khadijah رضي الله عنهم. A poor man asked Asmaa رضي الله عنها if he could set up shop in the shade of their dwelling. She رضي الله عنها tells him to return and ask again when Zubayr رضي الله عنه is present. Although Asmaa رضي الله عنها herself was going through extreme hardship, she still put others first and was extremely generous. Abdullah Ibn Zubayr رضي الله عنهم said he had never seen anyone more generous than Aisha and Asmaa رضي الله عنهم.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S11) Asmaa رضي الله عنها married Zubayr رضي الله عنه when all he رضي الله عنه had was his horse. She رضي الله عنها would take care of his horse and she said it was the most difficult task, having to walk ~2 miles just to get date stones from some land. The Messenger ﷺ gifted this land to Zubayr رضي الله عنه. Zubayr رضي الله عنه was known for his ghayrah. This is a noble trait which he رضي الله عنه had to a high degree.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S8) A force gathered to try and attack Najashi (r.h) and take over. He (r.h) gathered his troops and crossed the Nile river and readied for battle. The companions رضي الله عنهم needed someone to keep an eye on the battle to see who wins, a ~16 year old Zubayr رضي الله عنه volunteered and was chosen. He رضي الله عنه swam across the Nile to witness the battle and to inform the companions رضي الله عنهم who won. Najashi (r.h) won the battle. When the Messenger ﷺ recited Surah Najm in Makkah, everyone prostrated, including the jinns. Everyone prostrated except one man. Because everyone was seen prostrating, a rumour spread that everyone in Makkah had embraced Islam, the companions رضي الله عنهم in Abyssinia heard this rumour and they returned to Makkah. However, upon learning that the Makkans hadn't embraced Islam, some of the companions رضي الله عنهم returned back to Abyssinia and some stayed in Makkah.

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