1 00:00:01,360 --> 00:00:04,360 Pause. 2 00:00:04,360 --> 00:00:12,140 Get to know the Companions, the scholars, and the prominent figures. 3 00:00:12,140 --> 00:00:16,140 A new challenge: Who am I? 4 00:00:16,140 --> 00:00:23,539 I am one of the senior Companions of the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 5 00:00:23,539 --> 00:00:25,539 I am his son-in-law and his vizier. 6 00:00:25,539 --> 00:00:29,640 I embraced Islam in the sixth year of the Prophetic mission. 7 00:00:29,640 --> 00:00:34,640 I witnessed all the battles alongside the Prophet, peace be upon him. 8 00:00:34,640 --> 00:00:38,640 I was his advisor in many matters. 9 00:00:38,640 --> 00:00:43,640 The Qur'an was revealed in accordance with my opinion on more than one occasion. 10 00:00:43,640 --> 00:00:49,700 I remained in the company of the Prophet, peace be upon him, throughout his life and after his passing. 11 00:00:49,700 --> 00:00:55,700 My grave is next to his grave, peace be upon him. 12 00:00:55,700 --> 00:01:00,729 When the Prophet, peace be upon him, passed away, 13 00:01:00,729 --> 00:01:04,730 The Ansar gathered at the Saqifah of Banu Sa'idah 14 00:01:04,730 --> 00:01:06,730 To choose a caliph. 15 00:01:06,730 --> 00:01:09,760 I said, "O Abu Bakr, 16 00:01:09,760 --> 00:01:13,760 Let us go to our brothers among the Ansar." 17 00:01:13,760 --> 00:01:15,760 So we set out toward them, 18 00:01:15,760 --> 00:01:19,760 And we came to them while they were at the Saqifah of Banu Sa'idah. 19 00:01:19,760 --> 00:01:21,890 Their speaker stood up, 20 00:01:21,890 --> 00:01:25,890 Praised Allah as He deserves, 21 00:01:25,890 --> 00:01:28,890 And then said, "To proceed: 22 00:01:28,890 --> 00:01:31,890 We are the Ansar and the battalion of faith, 23 00:01:31,890 --> 00:01:35,890 And you, O company of the Muhajirun, are a group from among us. 24 00:01:35,890 --> 00:01:37,890 So let there be an amir from us." 25 00:01:37,890 --> 00:01:40,019 When he fell silent, 26 00:01:40,019 --> 00:01:45,019 I intended to speak words that I had prepared and liked. 27 00:01:45,019 --> 00:01:48,019 But Abu Bakr, may Allah be pleased with him, said to me, 28 00:01:48,019 --> 00:01:50,019 "Slow down." 29 00:01:50,019 --> 00:01:52,019 I knew his seriousness, 30 00:01:52,019 --> 00:01:55,019 And I disliked to anger him, 31 00:01:55,019 --> 00:01:59,019 For he was better than me, more insightful, and more dignified. 32 00:01:59,019 --> 00:02:01,109 Then he spoke, 33 00:02:01,109 --> 00:02:04,109 And by Allah, he did not leave out a single word I had liked 34 00:02:04,109 --> 00:02:07,109 Without saying it, and even saying it better than I could have. 35 00:02:07,109 --> 00:02:09,110 Until he finished, 36 00:02:09,110 --> 00:02:12,110 And then said, "To proceed: 37 00:02:12,110 --> 00:02:17,110 Whatever good you have mentioned, it is indeed within you, O company of the Ansar, 38 00:02:17,110 --> 00:02:20,110 And you are worthy of it and even more. 39 00:02:20,110 --> 00:02:23,110 But the Arabs will not recognize this authority 40 00:02:23,110 --> 00:02:26,110 Except for this clan of Quraysh, 41 00:02:26,110 --> 00:02:29,110 For they are the most central of the Arabs in lineage and home. 42 00:02:29,110 --> 00:02:33,139 I have chosen for you one of these two men, 43 00:02:33,139 --> 00:02:36,139 So pledge allegiance to whichever of them you wish." 44 00:02:36,139 --> 00:02:41,139 He then took my hand and the hand of Abu 'Ubaydah Ibn al-Jarrah, may Allah be pleased with him. 45 00:02:41,139 --> 00:02:45,139 I disliked nothing of what he said except for that part. 46 00:02:45,139 --> 00:02:50,139 Then a man from the Ansar stood up and said, 47 00:02:50,139 --> 00:02:55,139 "Let there be an amir from us and an amir from you, O company of the Muhajirun." 48 00:02:55,139 --> 00:02:59,139 The clamor increased and voices were raised, 49 00:02:59,139 --> 00:03:01,139 Until I feared there would be a schism. 50 00:03:01,139 --> 00:03:03,139 So I stood up and said, 51 00:03:03,139 --> 00:03:06,139 "Extend your hand, O Abu Bakr." 52 00:03:06,139 --> 00:03:09,139 He extended his hand, and I pledged allegiance to him. 53 00:03:09,139 --> 00:03:12,139 Then the Muhajirun stood and pledged allegiance to him, 54 00:03:12,139 --> 00:03:16,139 And then the Ansar, may Allah be pleased with them, pledged allegiance to him. 55 00:03:16,139 --> 00:03:23,169 Thus, Allah spared the believers from discord after the passing of the Messenger, peace be upon him. 56 00:03:23,169 --> 00:03:27,169 The unity of the Muslims was preserved, and all praise is due to Allah. 57 00:03:27,169 --> 00:03:29,360 So, who am I? 58 00:03:29,360 --> 00:03:37,419 Share your answers with us in the comments below the video. 59 00:03:37,419 --> 00:03:41,650 We will pin the correct answer in the comments 60 00:03:41,650 --> 00:03:46,650 When the next episode is released, if Allah wills.