WEBVTT 00:00:00.020 --> 00:00:04.019 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. 00:00:04.019 --> 00:00:12.460 Mawaddah Association presents: Happened in Ramadan. 00:00:12.460 --> 00:00:15.750 By Abd al-Rahman Ra'fat al-Basha. 00:00:15.750 --> 00:00:18.980 The slain Abu Jahl 00:00:18.980 --> 00:00:21.489 In this noble month, 00:00:21.489 --> 00:00:26.489 The greatest black banner of the pre-Islamic era of ignorance was finally folded away. 00:00:26.489 --> 00:00:31.489 It was the largest idol among the idols of polytheism in the Arabian Peninsula. 00:00:31.489 --> 00:00:34.490 Thus, on the seventeenth of Ramadan, 00:00:34.490 --> 00:00:36.490 The second year of the Hijrah. 00:00:36.490 --> 00:00:40.490 Abu Jahl met his death at the hands of the Muslims at Badr. 00:00:40.490 --> 00:00:44.490 And the sands of the well swallowed them up into its deep abyss. 00:00:44.490 --> 00:00:48.549 He was the greatest tyrant the Arabian Peninsula had ever known. 00:00:48.549 --> 00:00:54.579 Abu Jahl had an encounter that will never be forgotten in the history of the conflict between truth and falsehood. 00:00:54.579 --> 00:00:57.579 Amr ibn Hisham al-Makhzumi al-Qurashi was 00:00:57.579 --> 00:01:01.579 a prominent chieftain among the Arabs during the pre-Islamic era (Jahiliyyah), 00:01:01.579 --> 00:01:04.579 and one of the renowned, formidable champions of Quraysh. 00:01:04.579 --> 00:01:07.579 as well as one of their famously shrewd tacticians. 00:01:07.579 --> 00:01:10.579 And she used to address him by the kunya of Abu al-Hakam. 00:01:10.579 --> 00:01:13.579 Consequently, the Muslims gave him the title Abu Jahl. 00:01:13.579 --> 00:01:19.579 The Quraysh honored Abu Jahl with leadership even though he was a youth who had not yet reached the age of manhood. 00:01:19.579 --> 00:01:22.579 And I brought him into the Dar al-Nadwa along with the elders. 00:01:22.579 --> 00:01:25.579 He should look into her affairs and make decisions regarding her matters. 00:01:25.579 --> 00:01:29.680 It was befitting of Abu Jahl’s intellect and wisdom. 00:01:29.680 --> 00:01:33.680 That they may lead him toward belief in the call of Islam. 00:01:33.680 --> 00:01:35.680 And submitting to the word of truth. 00:01:35.680 --> 00:01:39.680 And achieving the mastery of this world and the honor of the hereafter. 00:01:39.680 --> 00:01:41.680 Yet, it is nothing but obstinacy. 00:01:41.680 --> 00:01:45.680 It is this very obstinacy that cast Iblis out of Paradise. 00:01:45.680 --> 00:01:47.680 And cast Abu Jahl into the Fire. 00:01:47.680 --> 00:01:51.680 It was the obstinacy that caused Abu Jahl to listen on one occasion. 00:01:51.680 --> 00:01:56.680 He and al-Akhnas al-Thaqafi went to the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:01:56.680 --> 00:02:00.680 He was reciting a portion of the clear verses of Allah. 00:02:00.680 --> 00:02:03.680 Al-Akhnas then said to Abu Jahl 00:02:03.680 --> 00:02:07.680 What is your opinion, O Abu al-Hakam, regarding what you have heard from Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him? 00:02:07.680 --> 00:02:10.680 He then asked, "What did you hear?" 00:02:10.680 --> 00:02:14.680 We and the sons of ‘Abd Manaf disputed over the matter of honor. 00:02:14.680 --> 00:02:16.680 They provided food, and so we were fed. 00:02:16.680 --> 00:02:18.680 They charged, and we charged in return. 00:02:18.680 --> 00:02:20.680 And they gave, so we gave. 00:02:20.680 --> 00:02:23.680 Until we were aligned knee-to-knee. 00:02:23.680 --> 00:02:25.680 And we were like the early generations. 00:02:25.680 --> 00:02:30.680 They said, "Among us is a Prophet to whom revelation comes down from the heavens." 00:02:30.680 --> 00:02:32.680 So when will we truly grasp that? 00:02:32.680 --> 00:02:36.680 By Allah, we shall never believe in him, nor shall we ever deem him truthful. 00:02:36.680 --> 00:02:39.740 In his obstinacy, Abu Jahl resorted to... 00:02:39.740 --> 00:02:43.740 And he employed his power and influence to harm the Muslims. 00:02:43.740 --> 00:02:46.740 Sometimes with his hand, and other times with his tongue. 00:02:46.740 --> 00:02:49.740 And a third [category] through his cunning and his intellect. 00:02:49.740 --> 00:02:53.740 Thus, Allah, glory be to Him, turned his plot back against him. 00:02:53.740 --> 00:02:56.740 And He grants him a favorable outcome in all his affairs. 00:02:56.740 --> 00:03:00.740 The Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, was once harmed. 00:03:00.740 --> 00:03:06.740 This was a cause for the conversion to Islam of the uncle of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:03:06.740 --> 00:03:08.740 Hamzah ibn 'Abd al-Muttalib 00:03:08.740 --> 00:03:10.740 Through this, Allah strengthened Islam. 00:03:10.740 --> 00:03:12.740 The Muslims rejoiced at it. 00:03:12.740 --> 00:03:16.740 And they called Hamzah, may Allah be pleased with him, the Lion of Allah. 00:03:17.740 --> 00:03:19.740 He was like a lion against the polytheists. 00:03:19.740 --> 00:03:23.740 He and his people went to great lengths in their persecution of the Muslims. 00:03:23.740 --> 00:03:25.740 And the persecution of the vulnerable. 00:03:25.740 --> 00:03:28.740 Then He empowered the foolish among them over them. 00:03:28.740 --> 00:03:30.740 And they incited the foolish against them. 00:03:30.740 --> 00:03:33.740 That was the reason for the migration. 00:03:33.740 --> 00:03:37.740 The migration was the catalyst for the dismantling of the state of polytheism. 00:03:37.740 --> 00:03:40.740 And to elevate the word of Allah upon the earth. 00:03:40.740 --> 00:03:43.780 One day, Abu Jahl signaled to his people to gather for a council. 00:03:43.780 --> 00:03:47.780 regarding the killing of the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:03:47.780 --> 00:03:49.780 In order to be rid of his call. 00:03:49.780 --> 00:03:52.780 So the Quraysh acted upon his counsel. 00:03:52.780 --> 00:03:55.780 On the night the crime was to be carried out, Abu Jahl stood waiting. 00:03:55.780 --> 00:04:00.780 Along with those who surrounded the residence of the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:04:00.780 --> 00:04:04.780 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, then went forth. 00:04:04.780 --> 00:04:06.780 From the house that is encompassed [by blessings]. 00:04:06.780 --> 00:04:09.780 Within the hearing of the people and right before their eyes. 00:04:09.780 --> 00:04:11.780 And in his hand was a handful of dust. 00:04:11.780 --> 00:04:16.779 Cast it upon the head of Abu Jahl and those who were with Abu Jahl. 00:04:16.779 --> 00:04:19.779 He was reciting the words of Allah, the Almighty and Majestic: 00:04:29.779 --> 00:04:32.870 Abu Jahl lost his composure and took leave of his senses. 00:04:32.870 --> 00:04:35.870 When the victim escaped from his clutches. 00:04:35.870 --> 00:04:40.870 He went around the houses of Makkah, searching for the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:04:40.870 --> 00:04:42.870 without any benefit 00:04:42.870 --> 00:04:46.870 The first house he intended to visit was the house of Abu Bakr al-Siddiq, may Allah be pleased with him. 00:04:46.870 --> 00:04:49.870 Asma' bint Abi Bakr, may Allah be pleased with her, went out to meet him. 00:04:49.870 --> 00:04:53.870 Abu Jahl then asked her, "Where is your father?" 00:04:53.870 --> 00:04:56.870 The girl replied, "I do not know." 00:04:56.870 --> 00:04:59.870 At that moment, he raised his sinful hand. 00:04:59.870 --> 00:05:02.870 And he struck Asma’ across the cheek with a harsh blow. 00:05:02.870 --> 00:05:05.870 Her earring fell off due to the intensity of it. 00:05:05.870 --> 00:05:08.899 And while Abu Jahl and his followers were... 00:05:08.899 --> 00:05:11.899 They are searching for Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:05:11.899 --> 00:05:14.899 Everywhere, they are in a state of distress and agitation. 00:05:14.899 --> 00:05:17.899 Yathrib would come out in full force, with both its elders and its youth. 00:05:17.899 --> 00:05:20.899 And its young men, its youths, and its young women. 00:05:20.899 --> 00:05:23.899 In order to welcome its magnificent guest. 00:05:23.899 --> 00:05:26.899 And His noble Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:05:26.899 --> 00:05:29.899 with joy and celebratory songs. 00:05:29.899 --> 00:05:32.899 And while Abu Jahl was consumed by his own rage. 00:05:32.899 --> 00:05:35.899 out of envy and malice in Makkah 00:05:35.899 --> 00:05:38.899 The noble Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, was 00:05:38.899 --> 00:05:41.899 He established the foundations of the Islamic state in Yathrib. 00:05:41.899 --> 00:05:44.899 Not much time had passed since the migration of the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:05:44.899 --> 00:05:47.899 May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:05:47.899 --> 00:05:50.899 Except for nineteen months. 00:05:50.899 --> 00:05:53.899 until it became within the reach of the vulnerable Muhajirun 00:05:53.899 --> 00:05:56.899 To threaten the trade routes of the Quraysh with the Levant. 00:05:56.899 --> 00:05:59.899 And that they might disturb the resting places of the chieftains of Makkah. 00:05:59.899 --> 00:06:02.899 And that they should stand against Abu Jahl and his followers. 00:06:02.899 --> 00:06:04.899 And that they should inflict a defeat upon them. 00:06:04.899 --> 00:06:08.000 It changed the course of history. 00:06:08.000 --> 00:06:11.000 The Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, was well acquainted with 00:06:11.000 --> 00:06:14.000 That Abu Sufyan is arriving from the Levant. 00:06:14.000 --> 00:06:17.000 At the head of a major merchant caravan. 00:06:17.000 --> 00:06:20.000 In it, there are one thousand camels. 00:06:20.000 --> 00:06:23.000 Laden with the most precious treasures of the Levant. 00:06:23.000 --> 00:06:26.060 Which the Quraysh love and prefer. 00:06:26.060 --> 00:06:29.060 The Muslims found this to be a golden opportunity. 00:06:29.060 --> 00:06:32.060 To seek restitution for the wealth of the Muslim emigrants. 00:06:32.060 --> 00:06:35.060 The disbelievers of Quraysh in Makkah were the ones who confiscated them. 00:06:35.060 --> 00:06:38.060 And in order to attain that which corresponds to the wealth that 00:06:38.060 --> 00:06:41.060 They left them behind at the time of the migration. 00:06:41.060 --> 00:06:44.060 And to strike a crushing blow against the camp of polytheism in Makkah. 00:06:44.060 --> 00:06:47.189 Abu Sufyan realized that Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 00:06:47.189 --> 00:06:50.189 And his Companions had gone out to meet him. 00:06:50.189 --> 00:06:53.189 He then sent a warner to Makkah. 00:06:53.189 --> 00:06:55.189 He mobilizes them for battle. 00:06:55.189 --> 00:06:58.189 And he calls upon them to rescue the caravan. 00:06:58.189 --> 00:07:01.189 And protecting it from falling into the hands of the Muslims. 00:07:01.189 --> 00:07:04.319 Then Abu Jahl stood up. 00:07:04.319 --> 00:07:07.319 Driven by his deep-seated hatred for Muhammad and the Companions of Muhammad, may Allah be pleased with them. 00:07:07.319 --> 00:07:10.319 He was filled with hatred for Islam and the Muslims. 00:07:10.319 --> 00:07:13.319 He began to sharpen the swords. 00:07:13.319 --> 00:07:16.319 And it stirs the souls. 00:07:16.319 --> 00:07:19.319 And he kindles the fires within the hearts. 00:07:19.319 --> 00:07:22.420 And he incites the people against Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and the Companions of Muhammad. 00:07:22.420 --> 00:07:25.420 Then, he prepared a great army. 00:07:25.420 --> 00:07:28.420 All the tribes of Quraysh participated in it. 00:07:28.420 --> 00:07:31.769 And to him [turned] all the leaders of Makkah. 00:07:31.769 --> 00:07:34.769 Abu Jahl slaughtered [camels] for the army on the day he departed from Makkah. 00:07:34.769 --> 00:07:37.769 Ten she-camels. 00:07:37.769 --> 00:07:40.769 Then, the leaders of Quraysh followed in his footsteps. 00:07:40.769 --> 00:07:43.769 regarding the feeding of the army 00:07:43.769 --> 00:07:46.769 Whose number exceeded one thousand three hundred horsemen. 00:07:46.769 --> 00:07:49.769 While the army was pressing forward in its march. 00:07:49.769 --> 00:07:52.769 Heading towards Badr. 00:07:52.769 --> 00:07:55.769 A messenger came to him on behalf of Abu Sufyan. 00:07:55.769 --> 00:07:57.769 He informs him of the caravan’s safety. 00:07:57.769 --> 00:08:00.769 From the direction he came, and he says to his commanders 00:08:00.769 --> 00:08:03.769 You have only set out to intercept your caravan. 00:08:03.769 --> 00:08:06.769 And your men and your wealth. 00:08:06.769 --> 00:08:09.829 And Allah has saved her, so return. 00:08:09.829 --> 00:08:12.829 Yet, the obstinacy of Abu Jahl and his deep-seated grudges. 00:08:12.829 --> 00:08:15.829 and his arrogance and pride. 00:08:15.829 --> 00:08:18.829 He refused to return, for he had already taken it. 00:08:18.829 --> 00:08:21.829 Pride in sin. 00:08:21.829 --> 00:08:24.829 I swear by Allah and His Might. 00:08:25.829 --> 00:08:28.829 On the condition that he does not return to Makkah. 00:08:28.829 --> 00:08:31.829 Until he returned to Badr and remained there for three days. 00:08:31.829 --> 00:08:34.830 He would then slaughter camels upon it. 00:08:34.830 --> 00:08:37.830 And he drinks intoxicants in their presence. 00:08:37.830 --> 00:08:40.830 And the singing girls would play musical instruments for him by the water. 00:08:40.830 --> 00:08:43.830 And through this, the Arabs speak of him and his people. 00:08:43.830 --> 00:08:46.929 They shall hold them in awe for all eternity. 00:08:46.929 --> 00:08:49.929 Despite the fractures that had afflicted the Meccan army, 00:08:49.929 --> 00:08:52.929 Despite the betrayal of al-Akhnas 00:08:52.929 --> 00:08:55.929 Al-Thaqafi, on his authority, and his return. 00:08:55.929 --> 00:08:58.929 with three hundred men from his tribe, the Banu Zuhrah. 00:08:58.929 --> 00:09:02.090 Abu Jahl continued in his obstinacy. 00:09:02.090 --> 00:09:05.090 Abu Jahl advanced with the army of polytheism. 00:09:05.090 --> 00:09:08.090 Heading toward the north. 00:09:08.090 --> 00:09:11.090 He trails the hems of his vanity and dons the garments of arrogance. 00:09:11.090 --> 00:09:14.090 And it only increased him in arrogance. 00:09:14.090 --> 00:09:17.090 What he knew of Muhammad, peace be upon him, and his Companions. 00:09:17.090 --> 00:09:20.090 Their number does not exceed three hundred men. 00:09:20.090 --> 00:09:23.090 And do not let their number exceed seventy camels and two horses. 00:09:23.090 --> 00:09:26.220 However, 'Umayr ibn Wahb 00:09:26.220 --> 00:09:29.220 One of the master strategists of war in Makkah. 00:09:29.220 --> 00:09:32.220 He said to his people after he had caught sight of the army of Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:09:32.220 --> 00:09:35.220 O my people. 00:09:35.220 --> 00:09:38.220 By Allah, I have indeed seen the burdens of life carrying with them great calamities. 00:09:38.220 --> 00:09:41.220 I saw a group of people who possessed no means of defense. 00:09:41.220 --> 00:09:44.220 except for their swords. 00:09:44.220 --> 00:09:47.220 And there is no refuge except in their bodies. 00:09:47.220 --> 00:09:50.220 To the point that a man among them is killed. 00:09:50.220 --> 00:09:53.220 Until a man from among you is killed. 00:09:53.220 --> 00:09:56.309 So consider carefully what you are doing. 00:09:56.309 --> 00:09:59.309 The impact of 'Umayr's words upon the people. 00:09:59.309 --> 00:10:02.309 Then, a new opposition arose in the face of Abu Jahl. 00:10:02.309 --> 00:10:05.309 'Utbah ibn Rabi'ah led them. 00:10:05.309 --> 00:10:08.309 Sayyid ibn 'Abd Shams 00:10:08.309 --> 00:10:11.309 And he said, among the things he said: 00:10:11.309 --> 00:10:14.309 O assembly of Quraysh! 00:10:14.309 --> 00:10:17.309 If they attain it, then that is what you intended. 00:10:17.309 --> 00:10:20.309 And if any of them are saved 00:10:20.309 --> 00:10:23.500 He found you having made peace with him. 00:10:23.500 --> 00:10:26.500 At that moment, Abu Jahl was consumed with rage. 00:10:26.500 --> 00:10:29.500 And he accused Sayyid Ibn 'Abd Shams of cowardice. 00:10:29.500 --> 00:10:32.500 He drew his sword from its scabbard. 00:10:32.500 --> 00:10:35.500 He struck the flank of his horse with it. 00:10:35.500 --> 00:10:38.500 The army hastened to enter the battle. 00:10:38.500 --> 00:10:41.700 Fearing the rise of a new opposition, 00:10:41.700 --> 00:10:44.700 the army of Makkah found itself face 00:10:44.700 --> 00:10:47.700 to face with Muhammad and his Companions. 00:10:47.700 --> 00:10:50.700 The blood of the Age of Ignorance boiled in their veins, 00:10:50.700 --> 00:10:53.700 the fire of hatred ignited within their chests, 00:10:53.700 --> 00:10:56.700 and their souls, fueled by malice, grew reckless, 00:10:56.700 --> 00:10:59.919 casting themselves into the inferno of battle. 00:10:59.919 --> 00:11:02.919 The two hosts met upon the sands of Badr, 00:11:02.919 --> 00:11:05.919 and the polytheists charged at the Muslims 00:11:05.919 --> 00:11:08.919 as one man. 00:11:09.919 --> 00:11:12.919 The intensity of the back-and-forth struggle flared between the two sides, 00:11:12.919 --> 00:11:15.919 and the noble Messenger, 00:11:15.919 --> 00:11:18.919 peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, feared for his Companions, 00:11:18.919 --> 00:11:21.919 so he turned to his Lord in supplication, 00:11:21.919 --> 00:11:24.919 raising his voice in appeal as he said: 00:11:24.919 --> 00:11:27.919 "O Allah, I beseech You for Your covenant and Your promise." 00:11:27.919 --> 00:11:31.210 The Messenger, may the prayers and peace of Allah be upon him, then cast 00:11:31.210 --> 00:11:34.210 himself into the heat of the battle. 00:11:34.210 --> 00:11:37.210 No sooner did his Companions see him advancing to the front lines 00:11:37.210 --> 00:11:40.210 than their souls ignited with fervor, 00:11:40.210 --> 00:11:43.210 and they surged behind him like a torrent, 00:11:43.210 --> 00:11:46.210 while he recited: 00:11:46.210 --> 00:11:49.210 “The hosts will all be routed and will turn and flee.” (54:45) 00:11:49.210 --> 00:11:52.210 "Rather, the Hour is their appointed time, 00:11:52.210 --> 00:11:55.210 and the Hour is more grievous and more bitter." 00:11:55.210 --> 00:11:58.210 Panic then struck the hearts of the polytheists, 00:11:58.210 --> 00:12:01.210 and their ranks began to flee. 00:12:01.210 --> 00:12:04.210 The Muslims pursued them relentlessly, 00:12:04.210 --> 00:12:07.210 killing some and taking others captive. 00:12:07.210 --> 00:12:10.370 Yet Abu Jahl 00:12:10.370 --> 00:12:13.370 turned into a raging bull, 00:12:13.370 --> 00:12:16.370 standing firm in the battle and crying out: 00:12:16.370 --> 00:12:19.370 "By Al-Lat and Al-'Uzza, we shall not retreat 00:12:19.370 --> 00:12:22.370 until we disperse Muhammad and his Companions 00:12:22.370 --> 00:12:25.370 and drive them into the mountains." 00:12:25.370 --> 00:12:28.370 But Al-Lat and Al-'Uzza did not grant victory to Abu Jahl, 00:12:28.370 --> 00:12:31.370 for he fell prostrate, struck by the swords of the Muslims, 00:12:31.370 --> 00:12:34.370 his head pierced by the spears of the oppressed 00:12:34.370 --> 00:12:37.370 who had once fled from his tyranny and harm. 00:12:37.370 --> 00:12:40.429 Allah fulfilled His promise and granted victory to His servant, 00:12:40.429 --> 00:12:43.429 the polytheists turned their backs in retreat, 00:12:43.429 --> 00:12:46.429 and it was said: "Away with the wrongdoing people."