WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:03.359 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. 00:00:03.359 --> 00:00:06.179 Mawaddah Association 00:00:06.179 --> 00:00:07.540 Presents: 00:00:07.540 --> 00:00:10.949 The Ten Promised Paradise 00:00:10.949 --> 00:00:15.630 'Abd al-Rahman ibn 'Awf 00:00:15.630 --> 00:00:17.670 May Allah be pleased with him. 00:00:17.670 --> 00:00:22.429 "Love for the Companions and the Prophet's kin is an established Sunnah, 00:00:22.429 --> 00:00:27.480 With which I shall meet my Lord as long as I live." 00:00:27.480 --> 00:00:29.679 Love for the Companions and the Prophet's kin. 00:00:29.679 --> 00:00:34.399 The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, set out for the Expedition of Tabuk, 00:00:34.399 --> 00:00:36.880 Accompanied by the noble Companions, 00:00:36.880 --> 00:00:39.880 During a period of intense hardship. 00:00:39.880 --> 00:00:43.159 As they marched, night overtook them, 00:00:43.159 --> 00:00:49.090 So they halted to get some rest after arduous effort and long travel. 00:00:49.090 --> 00:00:50.609 At dawn, 00:00:50.609 --> 00:00:54.289 The Muslims prepared to perform the obligatory prayer prescribed by Allah. 00:00:54.289 --> 00:00:59.090 The Prophet (peace be upon him) went away to relieve himself, 00:00:59.090 --> 00:01:02.530 And he took longer than usual. 00:01:02.530 --> 00:01:04.170 When he returned, 00:01:04.170 --> 00:01:08.930 He found his Companions standing in straight rows before their Lord, 00:01:08.930 --> 00:01:10.890 Praying in congregation, 00:01:10.890 --> 00:01:15.170 Having put 'Abd al-Rahman ibn 'Awf forward to lead them. 00:01:15.170 --> 00:01:18.290 The Prophet (peace be upon him) joined the row with them 00:01:18.290 --> 00:01:22.400 And completed the second rak'ah of the prayer behind him. 00:01:22.400 --> 00:01:25.799 When the Companions around him realized he had joined, 00:01:25.799 --> 00:01:27.319 They were deeply alarmed, 00:01:27.319 --> 00:01:29.719 And began repeating tasbih profusely. 00:01:29.719 --> 00:01:31.840 Once the prayer was concluded, 00:01:31.840 --> 00:01:36.680 The Prophet (peace be upon him) stood up and completed the rak'ah he had missed. 00:01:36.680 --> 00:01:39.760 Then he turned to his Companions and said: 00:01:39.760 --> 00:01:41.239 "You have done well." 00:01:41.239 --> 00:01:45.739 Meaning, you did well by offering the prayer promptly at its prescribed time. 00:01:45.739 --> 00:01:48.180 Who, then, is this eminent Companion 00:01:48.180 --> 00:01:52.500 Behind whom the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) prayed, 00:01:52.500 --> 00:01:56.500 Thereby attaining an immense, unmatched honor, 00:01:56.540 --> 00:01:59.900 And a supreme virtue that none can rival? 00:01:59.900 --> 00:02:03.930 Let us get to know him closely. 00:02:03.930 --> 00:02:07.530 He is Abu Muhammad, 'Abd al-Rahman ibn 'Awf 00:02:07.530 --> 00:02:10.210 Ibn 'Abd 'Awf ibn 'Abd al-Harith, 00:02:10.210 --> 00:02:12.610 The Qurayshi, from the clan of Zuhrah. 00:02:12.610 --> 00:02:15.729 His name in the Pre-Islamic Era of Ignorance was 'Abd 'Amr, 00:02:15.729 --> 00:02:21.009 But the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) renamed him 'Abd al-Rahman. 00:02:21.009 --> 00:02:25.090 He was born in Mecca ten years after the Year of the Elephant, 00:02:25.090 --> 00:02:30.849 Making him ten years younger than the Prophet (peace be upon him). 00:02:30.849 --> 00:02:34.370 May Allah be pleased with him, he was a tall man, 00:02:34.370 --> 00:02:37.210 Handsome of face, with fair and delicate skin, 00:02:37.210 --> 00:02:38.729 Bright white in complexion, 00:02:38.729 --> 00:02:41.370 With thick hair falling below his earlobes, 00:02:41.370 --> 00:02:43.210 And broad shoulders. 00:02:43.210 --> 00:02:47.770 He had lost his two front teeth, giving him a slight lisp, 00:02:47.770 --> 00:02:50.009 Due to injuries he sustained on the Day of Uhud, 00:02:50.009 --> 00:02:52.250 Where his front teeth were knocked out. 00:02:52.250 --> 00:02:53.930 He also walked with a limp, 00:02:53.969 --> 00:02:57.129 Having suffered twenty wounds that day, 00:02:57.129 --> 00:02:58.969 Some of which were in his leg, 00:02:58.969 --> 00:03:02.110 Permanently affecting his gait. 00:03:02.110 --> 00:03:06.430 'Abd al-Rahman ibn 'Awf (may Allah be pleased with him) embraced Islam early on, 00:03:06.430 --> 00:03:11.030 Being counted among the first eight individuals who preceded others in accepting the faith. 00:03:11.030 --> 00:03:16.629 He was also among those who embraced Islam at the hands of Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him). 00:03:16.629 --> 00:03:20.189 When the persecution of the early Muslims intensified, 00:03:20.189 --> 00:03:25.629 The Prophet (peace be upon him) permitted them to migrate to Abyssinia, 00:03:25.629 --> 00:03:30.870 And 'Abd al-Rahman ibn 'Awf (may Allah be pleased with him) was among those who migrated there. 00:03:30.870 --> 00:03:33.189 He later returned to Mecca 00:03:33.189 --> 00:03:36.509 When rumors spread that its people had embraced Islam. 00:03:36.509 --> 00:03:42.310 He remained there until he made the second migration to the City of the Prophet (Madinah), 00:03:42.310 --> 00:03:46.479 Thus earning the honor and reward of both migrations. 00:03:46.479 --> 00:03:50.879 When the Prophet (peace be upon him) arrived in Madinah, 00:03:50.879 --> 00:03:54.400 He established bonds of brotherhood between the Emigrants (Muhajirun) and the Helpers (Ansar). 00:03:54.400 --> 00:04:00.680 He paired 'Abd al-Rahman ibn 'Awf and Sa'd ibn al-Rabi' (may Allah be pleased with both of them), 00:04:00.680 --> 00:04:06.120 Forming one of the greatest pairs of brothers whose bond became legendary. 00:04:06.120 --> 00:04:12.000 Sa'd offered to share half of his family and wealth with his brother 'Abd al-Rahman, 00:04:12.000 --> 00:04:15.960 Saying: "I am the wealthiest among the Ansar, 00:04:15.960 --> 00:04:19.800 So I will divide my wealth into two halves between you and me. 00:04:19.800 --> 00:04:21.519 I also have two wives, 00:04:21.519 --> 00:04:23.560 So see which of them pleases you more, 00:04:23.560 --> 00:04:26.480 Name her to me and I shall divorce her, 00:04:26.480 --> 00:04:29.959 And once her waiting period ends, you may marry her." 00:04:29.959 --> 00:04:32.480 'Abd al-Rahman replied to him: 00:04:32.480 --> 00:04:35.720 "May Allah bless you in your family and your wealth. 00:04:35.720 --> 00:04:37.899 Just direct me to the market." 00:04:37.899 --> 00:04:41.139 So he directed him to the market of Banu Qaynuqa'. 00:04:41.139 --> 00:04:44.819 'Abd al-Rahman ibn 'Awf (may Allah be pleased with him) began trading, 00:04:44.819 --> 00:04:46.660 Buying and selling, 00:04:46.699 --> 00:04:50.250 And earned a modest profit on his very first day. 00:04:50.250 --> 00:04:53.050 He continued his trade in this manner 00:04:53.050 --> 00:04:55.889 Until he accumulated some wealth. 00:04:55.889 --> 00:04:59.439 He then married a woman from the Ansar. 00:04:59.439 --> 00:05:03.360 A few days later, he came to the Prophet bearing traces of yellow perfume (sufrah). 00:05:03.360 --> 00:05:06.920 The Prophet (peace be upon him) said to him: 00:05:06.920 --> 00:05:09.199 "What is this, O 'Abd al-Rahman?" 00:05:09.199 --> 00:05:11.360 Inquiring about his news. 00:05:11.360 --> 00:05:12.560 He replied: 00:05:12.560 --> 00:05:14.120 "O Messenger of Allah, 00:05:14.160 --> 00:05:17.040 I have married a woman from the Ansar." 00:05:17.040 --> 00:05:18.040 He asked: 00:05:18.040 --> 00:05:19.959 "And what did you drive to her as a dowry?" 00:05:19.959 --> 00:05:22.439 Meaning, what was her bridal gift? 00:05:22.439 --> 00:05:23.639 He answered: 00:05:23.639 --> 00:05:26.120 "Gold equal to the weight of a date stone." 00:05:26.120 --> 00:05:29.639 The Prophet (peace be upon him) said to him: 00:05:29.639 --> 00:05:31.639 "Offer a wedding feast, even if only with a single sheep." 00:05:31.639 --> 00:05:35.800 And he (peace be upon him) prayed for Allah to bless him. 00:05:35.800 --> 00:05:40.319 'Abd al-Rahman ibn 'Awf (may Allah be pleased with him) used to say: 00:05:40.319 --> 00:05:43.439 "I saw myself in such a state that if I were to lift a stone, 00:05:43.439 --> 00:05:48.500 I would expect to find gold or silver beneath it." 00:05:48.500 --> 00:05:56.339 'Abd al-Rahman ibn 'Awf (may Allah be pleased with him) witnessed all the military expeditions alongside the Prophet (peace be upon him), 00:05:56.339 --> 00:05:59.660 Ever in the front line during battles, 00:05:59.660 --> 00:06:01.980 And standing behind him in prayers. 00:06:01.980 --> 00:06:06.699 He was among those who strived with their lives and wealth in the cause of Allah. 00:06:06.699 --> 00:06:09.779 On one occasion, he gave half of his entire fortune in charity, 00:06:09.779 --> 00:06:12.939 Then later donated forty thousand dinars, 00:06:12.980 --> 00:06:19.060 Then provided five hundred horses and five hundred mounts for the cause of Allah. 00:06:19.060 --> 00:06:25.459 He stood firm alongside the Prophet (peace be upon him) on the Day of Uhud when many people turned away, 00:06:25.459 --> 00:06:31.339 And the Prophet (peace be upon him) dispatched him at the head of an expedition to Dumat al-Jandal, 00:06:31.339 --> 00:06:33.500 Where Allah granted him victory. 00:06:33.500 --> 00:06:38.980 He continued his jihad and support for Islam under the Caliphs who came after the Prophet. 00:06:38.980 --> 00:06:42.699 He held a place of high esteem and was constantly consulted by them. 00:06:42.699 --> 00:06:49.019 An instance of this was when 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) intended to travel to the Levant (al-Sham). 00:06:49.019 --> 00:06:51.740 When he reached the region of Saragh, 00:06:51.740 --> 00:06:55.579 News reached him that a plague had broken out in the Levant. 00:06:55.579 --> 00:06:58.300 'Umar consulted those who were with him; 00:06:58.300 --> 00:07:02.060 Some advised him to proceed to his destination, 00:07:02.060 --> 00:07:06.139 While others advised him to return to Madinah. 00:07:06.139 --> 00:07:11.660 However, 'Abd al-Rahman ibn 'Awf (may Allah be pleased with him) advised him, saying: 00:07:11.699 --> 00:07:15.819 "I heard the Prophet (peace be upon him) say: 00:07:15.819 --> 00:07:19.100 'If you hear of an outbreak of plague in a land, 00:07:19.100 --> 00:07:21.339 Do not enter it; 00:07:21.339 --> 00:07:23.660 And if it breaks out in a land while you are in it, 00:07:23.660 --> 00:07:26.720 Do not leave it fleeing from it.'" 00:07:26.720 --> 00:07:29.079 So 'Umar took his advice 00:07:29.079 --> 00:07:32.370 And returned with those accompanying him to Madinah. 00:07:32.370 --> 00:07:35.410 When 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) was mortally wounded, 00:07:35.410 --> 00:07:38.529 He entrusted the matter of succession to a council of six Companions, 00:07:38.529 --> 00:07:42.569 Those with whom the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) was pleased 00:07:42.569 --> 00:07:44.529 At the time of his death, 00:07:44.529 --> 00:07:47.370 Among whom was 'Abd al-Rahman ibn 'Awf. 00:07:47.370 --> 00:07:50.569 'Abd al-Rahman ibn 'Awf (may Allah be pleased with him) managed 00:07:50.569 --> 00:07:54.610 The transitional process with exceptional wisdom and competence, 00:07:54.610 --> 00:07:56.889 Until Allah united the hearts of the people 00:07:56.889 --> 00:08:01.829 Upon giving allegiance to 'Uthman ibn 'Affan (may Allah be pleased with him). 00:08:01.829 --> 00:08:05.310 'Abd al-Rahman ibn 'Awf (may Allah be pleased with him) was renowned 00:08:05.310 --> 00:08:06.990 For his immense wealth. 00:08:07.029 --> 00:08:09.990 Most of his wealth came from trade, 00:08:09.990 --> 00:08:12.990 Through which he earned vast sums of money. 00:08:12.990 --> 00:08:16.029 He owned one thousand camels in Madinah, 00:08:16.029 --> 00:08:18.470 Three thousand sheep, 00:08:18.470 --> 00:08:21.750 And one hundred horses grazing at al-Baqi'. 00:08:21.750 --> 00:08:25.629 He also farmed at al-Jurf using twenty water-drawing camels. 00:08:25.629 --> 00:08:30.670 Likewise, he (may Allah be pleased with him) was famous for his abundant spending in the cause of Allah, 00:08:30.670 --> 00:08:33.429 Upon the poor among the Muslims, 00:08:33.429 --> 00:08:35.590 And for emancipating his slaves— 00:08:35.629 --> 00:08:38.389 With numerous accounts recording these deeds. 00:08:38.389 --> 00:08:42.590 Among them is that he once sold a piece of land for forty thousand dinars 00:08:42.590 --> 00:08:46.230 And distributed all of it among his relatives from Banu Zuhrah 00:08:46.230 --> 00:08:48.549 And the poor Muslims. 00:08:48.549 --> 00:08:52.789 On a single day, he manumitted thirty slaves. 00:08:52.789 --> 00:08:55.909 Talhah ibn 'Ubayd Allah used to say: 00:08:55.909 --> 00:09:00.509 "The people of Madinah were dependents upon 'Abd al-Rahman ibn 'Awf: 00:09:00.509 --> 00:09:02.909 One third he provided loans from his wealth, 00:09:02.909 --> 00:09:05.190 One third whose debts he paid off, 00:09:05.190 --> 00:09:07.269 And one third to whom he maintained charitable ties." 00:09:07.269 --> 00:09:09.990 At the time of his passing (may Allah be pleased with him), 00:09:09.990 --> 00:09:13.909 He bequeathed fifty thousand dinars in the cause of Allah, 00:09:13.909 --> 00:09:17.590 From which individual men were given a thousand dinars each. 00:09:17.590 --> 00:09:20.909 He also bequeathed to every surviving veteran of the Battle of Badr 00:09:20.909 --> 00:09:23.909 Four hundred dinars per man; 00:09:23.909 --> 00:09:26.950 They numbered one hundred men, and all of them received it. 00:09:26.950 --> 00:09:31.460 Furthermore, he bequeathed one thousand horses in the cause of Allah. 00:09:31.460 --> 00:09:34.940 'Abd al-Rahman ibn 'Awf (may Allah be pleased with him) 00:09:34.980 --> 00:09:41.139 Used to provide for the Mothers of the Believers after the death of the Prophet (peace be upon him). 00:09:41.139 --> 00:09:46.620 This was among his great merits highlighted in the Prophetic hadiths. 00:09:46.620 --> 00:09:51.379 For he (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said to his wives one day: 00:09:51.379 --> 00:09:56.580 "The one who will show compassion to you after me is the truthful and righteous one. 00:09:56.580 --> 00:10:01.899 O Allah, give 'Abd al-Rahman ibn 'Awf to drink from the Salsabil of Paradise!" 00:10:01.899 --> 00:10:04.179 Such was the extent of his dutiful care for them 00:10:04.179 --> 00:10:09.620 That he bequeathed to them an orchard that was sold for four hundred thousand dinars, 00:10:09.620 --> 00:10:13.059 And he used to guard them whenever they went out for the Hajj pilgrimage. 00:10:13.059 --> 00:10:15.340 Al-Zubayr ibn Bakkar said: 00:10:15.340 --> 00:10:23.269 "'Abd al-Rahman ibn 'Awf was the trustee of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) over his wives." 00:10:23.269 --> 00:10:29.269 Despite all this immense wealth that 'Abd al-Rahman ibn 'Awf (may Allah be pleased with him) possessed, 00:10:29.269 --> 00:10:33.429 He felt intense fear regarding this wealth, 00:10:33.470 --> 00:10:37.350 And his affluence only increased him in humility before Allah. 00:10:37.350 --> 00:10:41.669 He could not be distinguished from among his servants and young slaves. 00:10:41.669 --> 00:10:46.830 One day, food was brought to him to break his fast while he was fasting; 00:10:46.830 --> 00:10:52.029 When his eyes fell upon it, he lost his appetite and wept, 00:10:52.029 --> 00:10:57.750 Saying: "Mus'ab ibn 'Umayr was martyred, and he was better than me, 00:10:57.750 --> 00:11:02.509 Yet he was shrouded in a single garment—if his head was covered, his feet showed, 00:11:02.509 --> 00:11:05.889 And if his feet were covered, his head showed. 00:11:05.889 --> 00:11:09.450 And Hamzah was martyred, and he was better than me, 00:11:09.450 --> 00:11:14.850 Yet nothing could be found to shroud him in except a single garment. 00:11:14.850 --> 00:11:18.250 Then the worldly life was expanded for us as it was expanded, 00:11:18.250 --> 00:11:21.570 And we were given of it what we were given. 00:11:21.570 --> 00:11:28.330 I truly fear that our good things have been brought forward for us in our worldly life." 00:11:28.370 --> 00:11:33.529 On another day, a dish containing bread and meat was placed before him, 00:11:33.529 --> 00:11:35.690 So he wept and said: 00:11:35.690 --> 00:11:39.370 "The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) passed away 00:11:39.370 --> 00:11:43.889 Without ever having eaten his fill of barley bread, he or his household. 00:11:43.889 --> 00:11:48.250 I do not see that our delay [in death] has been kept for anything better for us." 00:11:48.250 --> 00:11:52.980 Then he stood up without eating anything from it. 00:11:52.980 --> 00:11:56.460 'Abd al-Rahman ibn 'Awf (may Allah be pleased with him) passed away 00:11:56.500 --> 00:11:59.340 in the year 32 AH, 00:11:59.340 --> 00:12:03.220 during the caliphate of 'Uthman ibn 'Affan (may Allah be pleased with him), 00:12:03.220 --> 00:12:06.179 at the age of seventy-five. 00:12:06.179 --> 00:12:10.340 'Uthman ibn 'Affan led his funeral prayer, 00:12:10.340 --> 00:12:14.860 and 'Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) said as he carried his bier: 00:12:14.860 --> 00:12:16.779 "Go forth, O Ibn 'Awf, 00:12:16.779 --> 00:12:19.340 for you attained its purity 00:12:19.340 --> 00:12:21.340 and outran its vanity." 00:12:29.350 --> 00:12:36.389 In the eternal Paradise, two text passages increased their honor: 00:12:36.389 --> 00:12:38.990 They are Talhah, 00:12:38.990 --> 00:12:45.070 Ibn 'Awf, al-Zubayr, 00:12:45.070 --> 00:12:47.429 Abu 'Ubaydah, 00:12:47.429 --> 00:12:52.669 the two Sa'ds, and the Caliphs.