WEBVTT 00:00:01.360 --> 00:00:04.360 Pause. 00:00:04.360 --> 00:00:12.140 Get to know the Companions, the scholars, and the prominent figures. 00:00:12.140 --> 00:00:16.140 A new challenge: Who am I? 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. 00:00:23.539 --> 00:00:25.539 I am his son-in-law and his vizier. 00:00:25.539 --> 00:00:29.640 I embraced Islam in the sixth year of the Prophetic mission. 00:00:29.640 --> 00:00:34.640 I witnessed all the battles alongside the Prophet, peace be upon him. 00:00:34.640 --> 00:00:38.640 I was his advisor in many matters. 00:00:38.640 --> 00:00:43.640 The Qur'an was revealed in accordance with my opinion on more than one occasion. 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. 00:00:49.700 --> 00:00:55.700 My grave is next to his grave, peace be upon him. 00:00:55.700 --> 00:01:00.729 When the Prophet, peace be upon him, passed away, 00:01:00.729 --> 00:01:04.730 The Ansar gathered at the Saqifah of Banu Sa'idah 00:01:04.730 --> 00:01:06.730 To choose a caliph. 00:01:06.730 --> 00:01:09.760 I said, "O Abu Bakr, 00:01:09.760 --> 00:01:13.760 Let us go to our brothers among the Ansar." 00:01:13.760 --> 00:01:15.760 So we set out toward them, 00:01:15.760 --> 00:01:19.760 And we came to them while they were at the Saqifah of Banu Sa'idah. 00:01:19.760 --> 00:01:21.890 Their speaker stood up, 00:01:21.890 --> 00:01:25.890 Praised Allah as He deserves, 00:01:25.890 --> 00:01:28.890 And then said, "To proceed: 00:01:28.890 --> 00:01:31.890 We are the Ansar and the battalion of faith, 00:01:31.890 --> 00:01:35.890 And you, O company of the Muhajirun, are a group from among us. 00:01:35.890 --> 00:01:37.890 So let there be an amir from us." 00:01:37.890 --> 00:01:40.019 When he fell silent, 00:01:40.019 --> 00:01:45.019 I intended to speak words that I had prepared and liked. 00:01:45.019 --> 00:01:48.019 But Abu Bakr, may Allah be pleased with him, said to me, 00:01:48.019 --> 00:01:50.019 "Slow down." 00:01:50.019 --> 00:01:52.019 I knew his seriousness, 00:01:52.019 --> 00:01:55.019 And I disliked to anger him, 00:01:55.019 --> 00:01:59.019 For he was better than me, more insightful, and more dignified. 00:01:59.019 --> 00:02:01.109 Then he spoke, 00:02:01.109 --> 00:02:04.109 And by Allah, he did not leave out a single word I had liked 00:02:04.109 --> 00:02:07.109 Without saying it, and even saying it better than I could have. 00:02:07.109 --> 00:02:09.110 Until he finished, 00:02:09.110 --> 00:02:12.110 And then said, "To proceed: 00:02:12.110 --> 00:02:17.110 Whatever good you have mentioned, it is indeed within you, O company of the Ansar, 00:02:17.110 --> 00:02:20.110 And you are worthy of it and even more. 00:02:20.110 --> 00:02:23.110 But the Arabs will not recognize this authority 00:02:23.110 --> 00:02:26.110 Except for this clan of Quraysh, 00:02:26.110 --> 00:02:29.110 For they are the most central of the Arabs in lineage and home. 00:02:29.110 --> 00:02:33.139 I have chosen for you one of these two men, 00:02:33.139 --> 00:02:36.139 So pledge allegiance to whichever of them you wish." 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. 00:02:41.139 --> 00:02:45.139 I disliked nothing of what he said except for that part. 00:02:45.139 --> 00:02:50.139 Then a man from the Ansar stood up and said, 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." 00:02:55.139 --> 00:02:59.139 The clamor increased and voices were raised, 00:02:59.139 --> 00:03:01.139 Until I feared there would be a schism. 00:03:01.139 --> 00:03:03.139 So I stood up and said, 00:03:03.139 --> 00:03:06.139 "Extend your hand, O Abu Bakr." 00:03:06.139 --> 00:03:09.139 He extended his hand, and I pledged allegiance to him. 00:03:09.139 --> 00:03:12.139 Then the Muhajirun stood and pledged allegiance to him, 00:03:12.139 --> 00:03:16.139 And then the Ansar, may Allah be pleased with them, pledged allegiance to him. 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. 00:03:23.169 --> 00:03:27.169 The unity of the Muslims was preserved, and all praise is due to Allah. 00:03:27.169 --> 00:03:29.360 So, who am I? 00:03:29.360 --> 00:03:37.419 Share your answers with us in the comments below the video. 00:03:37.419 --> 00:03:41.650 We will pin the correct answer in the comments 00:03:41.650 --> 00:03:46.650 When the next episode is released, if Allah wills.