1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:03,720 In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful. 2 00:00:03,720 --> 00:00:13,230 Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah. 3 00:00:13,230 --> 00:00:17,750 Abridged Prophetic Biography (Seerah), 4 00:00:17,750 --> 00:00:23,140 Authored by Sheikh Musa ibn Rashid Al-Azimi, 5 00:00:23,140 --> 00:00:25,140 May Allah preserve him. 6 00:00:25,140 --> 00:00:35,030 The Compensatory Pilgrimage (*'Umrat al-Qada'* or *al-Qadiyyah*). 7 00:00:35,030 --> 00:00:37,030 This *'umrah* 8 00:00:37,030 --> 00:00:39,030 Was the fulfillment of the words of Allah the Exalted: 9 00:00:39,030 --> 00:00:45,030 "Certainly has Allah fulfilled for His Messenger the vision in truth: 10 00:00:45,030 --> 00:00:49,030 You will surely enter the Sacred Mosque, 11 00:00:49,030 --> 00:00:53,030 If Allah wills, in security, 12 00:00:53,030 --> 00:00:58,030 Secure, with your heads shaved and hair shortened, 13 00:00:58,030 --> 00:01:00,030 Having no fear. 14 00:01:00,030 --> 00:01:03,030 “Allah hath fulfilled the vision for His messenger in very truth. Ye shall indeed enter the Inviolable Place of Worship, if Allah will, secure, (having your hair) shaven and cut, not fearing. But He knoweth that which ye know not, and hath given you a near victory beforehand.” (48:27) 15 00:01:03,030 --> 00:01:08,030 And He brought about, besides that, an imminent conquest." 16 00:01:08,030 --> 00:01:12,480 The Compensatory Pilgrimage (*'Umrat al-Qada'*) took place 17 00:01:12,480 --> 00:01:16,579 In Dhu al-Qi'dah of the seventh year after the Hijrah. 18 00:01:16,579 --> 00:01:21,579 For Imam al-Bayhaqi reported in *Dala'il al-Nubuwwah* with a good (*hasan*) chain of transmission 19 00:01:21,579 --> 00:01:24,579 On the authority of Ibn 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him and his father) who said: 20 00:01:24,579 --> 00:01:29,799 "The Compensatory Pilgrimage (*'Umrat al-Qadiyyah*) took place in Dhu al-Qi'dah in the seventh year." 21 00:01:29,799 --> 00:01:32,799 And the two Shaykhs (al-Bukhari and Muslim) reported in their two *Sahih* collections 22 00:01:32,799 --> 00:01:35,799 On the authority of Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: 23 00:01:35,799 --> 00:01:40,799 "The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) performed four *'umrahs*, 24 00:01:40,799 --> 00:01:43,799 All of them in Dhu al-Qi'dah, 25 00:01:43,799 --> 00:01:46,989 Except the one he performed alongside his Farewell Pilgrimage: 26 00:01:46,989 --> 00:01:49,989 The *'umrah* from al-Hudaybiyyah in Dhu al-Qi'dah, 27 00:01:49,989 --> 00:01:53,989 The *'umrah* of the following year in Dhu al-Qi'dah, 28 00:01:53,989 --> 00:01:56,989 The *'umrah* from al-Ji'ranah 29 00:01:56,989 --> 00:02:00,989 When he distributed the spoils of Hunayn, in Dhu al-Qi'dah, 30 00:02:00,989 --> 00:02:02,989 And the *'umrah* performed alongside his pilgrimage." 31 00:02:02,989 --> 00:02:06,120 Imam Ibn al-Qayyim said: 32 00:02:06,120 --> 00:02:11,120 "The point is that all the *'umrahs* of the Prophet (peace be upon him) 33 00:02:11,120 --> 00:02:13,120 Took place during the months of Hajj, 34 00:02:13,120 --> 00:02:16,120 In deliberate opposition to the practice of the polytheists; 35 00:02:16,120 --> 00:02:20,120 For they used to detest performing *'umrah* during the months of Hajj, 36 00:02:20,120 --> 00:02:24,120 Declaring it to be among the most egregious of sins. 37 00:02:24,120 --> 00:02:28,120 This is evidence that performing *'umrah* during the months of Hajj 38 00:02:29,120 --> 00:02:33,810 Is, without doubt, virtuous." 39 00:02:33,810 --> 00:02:35,810 The Reason for This Pilgrimage: 40 00:02:35,810 --> 00:02:39,699 The reason for this blessed pilgrimage 41 00:02:39,699 --> 00:02:44,699 Was the treaty agreed upon between the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) 42 00:02:44,699 --> 00:02:46,699 And Suhayl ibn 'Amr, 43 00:02:46,699 --> 00:02:49,699 The envoy of Quraysh during the Treaty of al-Hudaybiyyah, 44 00:02:49,699 --> 00:02:52,699 Stipulating that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) would return 45 00:02:52,699 --> 00:02:54,699 That year 46 00:02:54,699 --> 00:02:57,699 And perform *'umrah* the following year. 47 00:02:57,699 --> 00:03:00,699 Imam al-Bukhari reported in his *Sahih* 48 00:03:00,699 --> 00:03:04,699 On the authority of al-Miswar ibn Makhramah and Marwan ibn al-Hakam, who said: 49 00:03:04,699 --> 00:03:08,740 "The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: 50 00:03:08,740 --> 00:03:13,740 'On condition that you leave the way open between us and the House, so that we may circumambulate it.' 51 00:03:13,740 --> 00:03:15,860 Suhayl ibn 'Amr replied: 52 00:03:15,860 --> 00:03:20,860 'By Allah, the Arabs shall not say that we were coerced into this, 53 00:03:20,860 --> 00:03:23,860 But it shall be granted for the coming year.'" 54 00:03:23,860 --> 00:03:26,960 Imam al-Bukhari also recorded in his *Sahih* 55 00:03:26,960 --> 00:03:30,960 On the authority of al-Bara' ibn 'Azib (may Allah be pleased with him and his father), who said: 56 00:03:30,960 --> 00:03:34,020 "The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) concluded a peace treaty 57 00:03:34,020 --> 00:03:39,020 With the polytheists on the day of al-Hudaybiyyah based on three terms: 58 00:03:39,020 --> 00:03:43,150 First, that whoever came to him from among the polytheists 59 00:03:43,150 --> 00:03:45,150 Would be returned to them; 60 00:03:45,150 --> 00:03:50,150 Second, that whoever came to them from among the Muslims would not be returned; 61 00:03:50,150 --> 00:03:54,150 And third, that he could enter it the following year— 62 00:03:54,150 --> 00:03:57,150 Entering Mecca to perform *'umrah*— 63 00:03:57,150 --> 00:04:00,150 And stay therein for three days." 64 00:04:00,150 --> 00:04:02,310 Imam al-Nawawi said: 65 00:04:02,310 --> 00:04:06,310 "As for the *'umrah* of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) 66 00:04:06,310 --> 00:04:09,310 Known as *'Umrat al-Qada'* 67 00:04:09,310 --> 00:04:11,310 And *'Umrat al-Qadiyyah*, 68 00:04:11,310 --> 00:04:15,310 It took place in Dhu al-Qi'dah of the seventh year after the Hijrah. 69 00:04:15,310 --> 00:04:18,310 The Prophet (peace be upon him) had originally 70 00:04:18,310 --> 00:04:21,310 Entered the state of ihram for *'umrah* in Dhu al-Qi'dah of the sixth year, 71 00:04:21,310 --> 00:04:23,310 But the polytheists prevented him; 72 00:04:23,310 --> 00:04:25,310 Thereafter, they reached a peace agreement with him, 73 00:04:25,310 --> 00:04:28,310 And he concluded a treaty with Suhayl ibn 'Amr for a truce, 74 00:04:28,310 --> 00:04:31,310 After which he performed the *'umrah* in the seventh year." 75 00:04:31,310 --> 00:04:37,779 The Departure of the Prophet (peace be upon him) 76 00:04:37,779 --> 00:04:39,779 To Perform the Pilgrimage: 77 00:04:39,779 --> 00:04:43,639 The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) set out, 78 00:04:43,639 --> 00:04:47,639 Accompanied by the Muslims, from the Prophet's City of Medina, 79 00:04:47,639 --> 00:04:50,639 Heading towards Mecca—may Allah ennoble it— 80 00:04:50,639 --> 00:04:52,639 To perform the *'umrah*. 81 00:04:52,639 --> 00:04:58,699 He appointed 'Uwayf ibn al-Adbat al-Dili (may Allah be pleased with him) in charge of Medina, 82 00:04:58,699 --> 00:05:01,740 And the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) carried along 83 00:05:01,740 --> 00:05:04,740 Weapons, coats of mail, and spears, 84 00:05:04,740 --> 00:05:06,740 Out of caution against any treachery from Quraysh. 85 00:05:06,740 --> 00:05:10,800 When he reached the station of ihram (*miqat*) at Dhu al-Hulayfah, 86 00:05:10,800 --> 00:05:12,800 He dispatched the cavalry ahead of him, 87 00:05:12,800 --> 00:05:16,860 Under the command of Muhammad ibn Maslamah (may Allah be pleased with him). 88 00:05:16,860 --> 00:05:19,860 The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) assumed ihram 89 00:05:19,860 --> 00:05:22,860 From the door of the mosque and recited the *talbiyah*, 90 00:05:22,860 --> 00:05:28,069 While the Muslims with him joined in reciting it. 91 00:05:28,069 --> 00:05:32,680 A Rumor Spread by Quraysh: 92 00:05:32,680 --> 00:05:35,680 When the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) 93 00:05:35,680 --> 00:05:38,680 And his Companions reached Marr al-Zahran, 94 00:05:38,680 --> 00:05:41,680 News reached him of a rumor propagated by Quraysh, 95 00:05:41,680 --> 00:05:44,680 Namely, that the Muslims had been afflicted and weakened by the Medina fever. 96 00:05:44,680 --> 00:05:47,779 For Imam Ahmad recorded in his *Musnad* 97 00:05:47,779 --> 00:05:51,779 And Ibn Hibban in his *Sahih* with an authentic chain of transmission, 98 00:05:51,779 --> 00:05:55,779 On the authority of Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him and his father), who said: 99 00:05:55,779 --> 00:05:58,779 "When the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) 100 00:05:58,779 --> 00:06:01,779 Camped at Marr al-Zahran during his *'umrah*, 101 00:06:01,779 --> 00:06:05,779 It reached the Companions of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) 102 00:06:05,779 --> 00:06:08,779 That Quraysh was saying: 103 00:06:08,779 --> 00:06:11,779 'They can barely move because of emaciation,' 104 00:06:11,779 --> 00:06:14,779 Meaning: they cannot stand up except with great difficulty due to weakness 105 00:06:14,779 --> 00:06:16,939 Caused by hunger and disease. 106 00:06:16,939 --> 00:06:18,939 Thereupon, his Companions said: 107 00:06:18,939 --> 00:06:20,939 'If only we were to slaughter some of our riding beasts, 108 00:06:20,939 --> 00:06:24,939 Consume their meat, and drink their broth, 109 00:06:24,939 --> 00:06:27,939 We would enter upon the people tomorrow 110 00:06:27,939 --> 00:06:29,939 Full of vigor and strength'— 111 00:06:29,939 --> 00:06:33,060 Meaning refreshed, satisfied, and well-hydrated. 112 00:06:33,060 --> 00:06:36,060 The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: 113 00:06:36,060 --> 00:06:38,060 'Do not do so; 114 00:06:38,060 --> 00:06:41,060 Rather, gather whatever provisions remain with you for me.' 115 00:06:41,060 --> 00:06:43,060 So they gathered their remnants for him, 116 00:06:43,060 --> 00:06:45,060 And leather floor-mats were spread out. 117 00:06:45,060 --> 00:06:48,060 Ibn Hibban added in his *Sahih*: 118 00:06:48,060 --> 00:06:50,060 'He then supplicated for blessings upon the food, 119 00:06:50,060 --> 00:06:53,129 And they ate until they had had their fill'— 120 00:06:53,129 --> 00:06:56,129 Meaning they stepped away from the food completely satiated— 121 00:06:56,129 --> 00:07:00,129 'And each one of them filled his pouch with handfuls of the remainder.'" 122 00:07:00,129 --> 00:07:05,350 Abridged Prophetic Biography (Seerah): 123 00:07:05,350 --> 00:07:11,350 Though people's longing for one another may endure, 124 00:07:11,350 --> 00:07:18,959 The longing felt for you surpasses every measure. 125 00:07:18,959 --> 00:07:24,959 May Allah send His blessings upon you as long as the call to prayer is raised, 126 00:07:24,959 --> 00:07:31,920 And as long as lips move 127 00:07:31,920 --> 00:07:33,920 In remembrance of the Ever-Living.