WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:03.000 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. 00:00:04.379 --> 00:00:10.509 Mawaddah Association presents: The Ten Promised Paradise. 00:00:12.890 --> 00:00:17.050 Abu Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah (may Allah be pleased with him). 00:00:18.050 --> 00:00:22.050 Love for the Companions and the Prophet's kin is a Sunnah. 00:00:23.050 --> 00:00:26.050 By which I shall meet my Lord when He gives us life. 00:00:28.170 --> 00:00:29.170 Love for the Companions. 00:00:29.170 --> 00:00:36.179 Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) sat one day among his companions, 00:00:37.179 --> 00:00:39.179 Exchanging delightful conversation. 00:00:40.179 --> 00:00:41.179 While they were engaged in this, 00:00:42.179 --> 00:00:45.179 Umar drifted briefly into thought, away from them. 00:00:46.179 --> 00:00:49.179 They asked him, "What is the matter, O Commander of the Faithful?" 00:00:50.179 --> 00:00:52.179 He said to them, "Make a wish!" 00:00:53.179 --> 00:00:58.179 One of them said, "I wish this house were filled with dirhams 00:00:58.179 --> 00:01:00.179 So I could spend them in the cause of Allah!" 00:01:01.179 --> 00:01:03.280 Umar said again, "Make a wish!" 00:01:04.280 --> 00:01:09.280 Another said, "I wish this house were filled with gold 00:01:10.280 --> 00:01:12.280 So I could spend it in the cause of Allah!" 00:01:13.280 --> 00:01:14.439 Umar then said: 00:01:15.439 --> 00:01:19.439 "As for me, I wish this house were filled with men 00:01:20.439 --> 00:01:22.439 Like Abu Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah, 00:01:23.439 --> 00:01:25.439 So I could employ them in obedience to Allah." 00:01:25.439 --> 00:01:30.299 Such was Abu Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah (may Allah be pleased with him): 00:01:31.299 --> 00:01:33.299 A man for arduous missions 00:01:34.299 --> 00:01:35.299 And monumental occasions, 00:01:36.299 --> 00:01:39.299 Whom every leader would wish to have among the ranks of his army 00:01:40.299 --> 00:01:41.299 And at the head of his expeditions. 00:01:42.299 --> 00:01:44.299 Indeed, what an exemplary man he was! 00:01:45.299 --> 00:01:50.299 He never missed a battle fought by the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), 00:01:51.299 --> 00:01:53.299 Hastening to every expedition to which the Prophet dispatched him, 00:01:53.299 --> 00:01:57.299 Or which the two Shaykhs [Abu Bakr and Umar] sent him on after his passing. 00:01:58.299 --> 00:02:01.299 In these events, he had lofty stands 00:02:02.299 --> 00:02:04.299 That bore witness to his courage and self-sacrifice. 00:02:05.299 --> 00:02:11.430 Among these was what Abu Bakr as-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated regarding the Battle of Uhud. 00:02:12.430 --> 00:02:13.430 As-Siddiq said: 00:02:14.430 --> 00:02:15.500 "On the day of Uhud, 00:02:16.500 --> 00:02:20.500 The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) was struck in the face, 00:02:20.500 --> 00:02:24.500 To the extent that two links of his helmet pierced his cheek. 00:02:25.500 --> 00:02:29.500 I rushed toward the Messenger of Allah, 00:02:30.500 --> 00:02:34.500 While a man was approaching from the east, flying like a bird, 00:02:35.500 --> 00:02:39.500 Until we reached the Messenger of Allah together. 00:02:40.500 --> 00:02:44.500 Behold, it was Abu Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah! 00:02:45.500 --> 00:02:46.500 He beat me to him and said, 00:02:47.500 --> 00:02:49.500 'I adjure you by Allah, O Abu Bakr, 00:02:50.500 --> 00:02:56.500 Let me pull out these two links from the cheek of the Messenger of Allah!' 00:02:57.500 --> 00:02:58.500 So I yielded to him. 00:02:59.500 --> 00:03:03.500 Abu Ubaydah gripped one of the helmet's links with his incisor tooth 00:03:04.500 --> 00:03:07.500 And pulled it out so forcefully that he fell on his back, 00:03:08.500 --> 00:03:10.500 And his front tooth fell out. 00:03:11.500 --> 00:03:14.500 Then he gripped the other link with his other incisor tooth, 00:03:15.500 --> 00:03:16.500 And it fell out as well. 00:03:16.500 --> 00:03:20.500 Thus, Abu Ubaydah became *ahtam* among the people— 00:03:21.500 --> 00:03:24.500 That is, lacking his two front incisors. 00:03:25.500 --> 00:03:29.500 He suffered pain for the sake of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), 00:03:30.500 --> 00:03:33.500 Yet his smile was only beautified by their loss, 00:03:34.500 --> 00:03:35.500 To the point that it was said: 00:03:36.500 --> 00:03:39.500 'Never was a toothless mouth seen more handsome than that of Abu Ubaydah.' 00:03:40.500 --> 00:03:43.360 In the eighth year after the Hijrah, 00:03:44.360 --> 00:03:48.360 The Prophet (peace be upon him) dispatched a military detachment toward the coast, 00:03:49.360 --> 00:03:51.360 Comprising approximately three hundred men, 00:03:52.360 --> 00:03:56.360 And appointed Abu Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah over them. 00:03:57.360 --> 00:04:01.360 When they were partway along the journey, their provisions almost ran out. 00:04:02.360 --> 00:04:06.360 So how did the trustworthy commander deal with this difficult situation? 00:04:07.360 --> 00:04:11.389 Let us listen to Jabir ibn Abdillah (may Allah be pleased with both of them), 00:04:11.389 --> 00:04:14.389 Who was with them in that detachment, 00:04:15.389 --> 00:04:18.389 As he describes this extraordinary event to us. 00:04:19.389 --> 00:04:24.389 Jabir said: 'Abu Ubaydah ordered that all the army's provisions be brought, 00:04:25.389 --> 00:04:26.389 And he collected them. 00:04:27.389 --> 00:04:30.389 He used to ration our food to us every day, little by little, 00:04:31.389 --> 00:04:36.389 Until he was giving us only a single date per day.' 00:04:37.389 --> 00:04:38.389 The one listening to Jabir asked: 00:04:38.389 --> 00:04:40.389 'And what good did a single date do you?' 00:04:41.389 --> 00:04:42.389 Jabir replied: 00:04:43.389 --> 00:04:46.389 'We would suck on it just as an infant sucks at the breast, 00:04:47.389 --> 00:04:48.389 Then drink water after it, 00:04:49.389 --> 00:04:51.389 And it would suffice us for the day until nightfall. 00:04:52.389 --> 00:04:55.389 We continued like that until the dates ran out. 00:04:56.389 --> 00:05:00.389 Severe hunger struck us, so much so that we ate *khabat*— 00:05:01.389 --> 00:05:03.389 Which is the leaves that fall from trees. 00:05:04.389 --> 00:05:06.389 Thus, that army came to be called the Army of the Leaves (*Jaysh al-Khabat*). 00:05:07.389 --> 00:05:09.649 Then we reached the sea, 00:05:10.649 --> 00:05:12.649 And there was a sea creature like a small mountain! 00:05:13.649 --> 00:05:15.649 We ate from it for half a month 00:05:16.649 --> 00:05:17.649 And anointed ourselves with its blubber 00:05:18.649 --> 00:05:20.649 Until our bodies recovered their strength. 00:05:21.680 --> 00:05:24.680 Abu Ubaydah took thirteen men 00:05:25.680 --> 00:05:26.680 And had them sit in its eye socket 00:05:27.680 --> 00:05:29.680 To demonstrate the vast size of this whale. 00:05:30.680 --> 00:05:33.680 Then he took one of its ribs and set it upright, 00:05:33.680 --> 00:05:35.680 Saddled the largest camel we had, 00:05:36.680 --> 00:05:37.680 And it passed right underneath it! 00:05:38.680 --> 00:05:40.680 We made dried meat from its flesh 00:05:41.680 --> 00:05:42.680 And carried it back with us. 00:05:43.870 --> 00:05:44.870 When we arrived in Medina, 00:05:45.870 --> 00:05:48.870 We came to the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) 00:05:49.870 --> 00:05:50.870 And mentioned that to him. 00:05:51.870 --> 00:05:54.870 He said, "It is provision that Allah brought forth for you. 00:05:55.870 --> 00:05:58.870 Do you have any of its meat with you to feed us?" 00:05:59.870 --> 00:06:02.870 So we sent some to the Messenger of Allah, 00:06:03.870 --> 00:06:04.870 And he took from it and ate it.' 00:06:06.670 --> 00:06:09.670 During the blessed Caliphate of As-Siddiq, 00:06:10.670 --> 00:06:12.670 Abu Ubaydah fought alongside the armies of the Muslims 00:06:13.670 --> 00:06:15.670 In the east and west of the Arabian Peninsula, 00:06:16.670 --> 00:06:19.670 Until they brought its inhabitants back into the fold of Islam. 00:06:20.670 --> 00:06:22.670 Then As-Siddiq resolved to fight the Romans 00:06:23.670 --> 00:06:24.670 And conquer the Levant (Ash-Sham). 00:06:25.670 --> 00:06:28.670 He sent for four heroes among the Muslim commanders: 00:06:29.670 --> 00:06:31.670 Abu Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah, 00:06:32.670 --> 00:06:33.670 Mu'adh ibn Jabal, 00:06:34.670 --> 00:06:35.670 Shurahbil ibn Hasanah, 00:06:36.670 --> 00:06:37.670 And Yazid ibn Abi Sufyan. 00:06:38.670 --> 00:06:39.670 They came to him, 00:06:40.670 --> 00:06:41.670 And he said to them: 00:06:42.670 --> 00:06:44.670 'I am sending you toward this front— 00:06:45.670 --> 00:06:46.670 Meaning the Levant— 00:06:47.670 --> 00:06:48.670 And appointing you commanders over these troops. 00:06:49.670 --> 00:06:54.670 I shall dispatch with each one of you as many men as I am able. 00:06:55.670 --> 00:06:58.699 When you reach the land, meet the enemy troops, 00:06:59.699 --> 00:07:01.699 And unite to fight them, 00:07:01.699 --> 00:07:04.699 Your supreme commander shall be Abu Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah.' 00:07:05.699 --> 00:07:08.540 As-Siddiq then bade farewell to Abu Ubaydah 00:07:09.540 --> 00:07:10.540 And advised him, saying: 00:07:11.540 --> 00:07:14.540 'Listen as one who wishes to comprehend what is said to him 00:07:15.540 --> 00:07:17.540 And then act upon what he has been commanded. 00:07:18.540 --> 00:07:21.540 You are setting out with the nobles of the people, the prominent Arab houses, 00:07:22.540 --> 00:07:25.540 The righteous among the Muslims, and the knights of the pre-Islamic era. 00:07:26.540 --> 00:07:29.540 They used to fight back then out of tribal zeal, 00:07:29.540 --> 00:07:33.540 But today they fight seeking reward from Allah and with pure intention. 00:07:34.540 --> 00:07:36.540 Be a good companion to those who accompany you, 00:07:37.540 --> 00:07:40.540 Let all people be equal before you in matters of truth and justice, 00:07:41.540 --> 00:07:42.540 And seek help from Allah, 00:07:43.540 --> 00:07:44.540 For Allah is sufficient as a Helper.' 00:07:45.540 --> 00:07:49.339 The four armies marched toward the Levant, 00:07:50.339 --> 00:07:54.339 Each army taking a route distinct from the other, 00:07:55.339 --> 00:07:59.339 Passing by no village without conquering it or making a peace treaty with its people, 00:08:00.339 --> 00:08:02.339 Until they met in the land of the Levant. 00:08:03.339 --> 00:08:06.339 Heraclius, King of the Romans, fled to Antioch 00:08:07.339 --> 00:08:08.339 In the farthest reaches of the Levant 00:08:09.339 --> 00:08:10.339 And made it his headquarters. 00:08:11.339 --> 00:08:13.339 He sent word to the Romans demanding their reinforcements, 00:08:14.339 --> 00:08:16.339 And vast numbers came to him from across the empire, 00:08:17.339 --> 00:08:20.339 Whereupon they began preparing to fight the Muslims. 00:08:21.430 --> 00:08:24.430 The Caliph Abu Bakr as-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him) decided 00:08:25.430 --> 00:08:29.430 To merge the army of Khalid ibn al-Walid in Iraq with the armies in the Levant. 00:08:30.430 --> 00:08:31.430 So he wrote to him: 00:08:32.429 --> 00:08:33.429 'When this letter of mine reaches you, 00:08:34.429 --> 00:08:35.429 Leave Iraq 00:08:36.429 --> 00:08:41.429 And proceed lightly with the strong among your companions until you reach the Levant, 00:08:42.429 --> 00:08:46.429 Where you shall join Abu Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah and the Muslims with him.' 00:08:47.460 --> 00:08:51.460 Thereupon, Khalid wrote to the Muslims in the Levant: 00:08:52.460 --> 00:08:56.460 'The letter of the successor of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) 00:08:57.460 --> 00:08:59.460 Has reached me, ordering me to march toward you. 00:09:00.460 --> 00:09:01.460 I have prepared and made haste, 00:09:02.460 --> 00:09:05.460 And it is as if my cavalry has already appeared before you with its men. 00:09:06.460 --> 00:09:09.460 Rejoice in the fulfillment of Allah's promise and His grand reward.' 00:09:10.460 --> 00:09:15.460 He wrote another letter to Abu Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah (may Allah be pleased with him), 00:09:16.460 --> 00:09:17.460 In which he said: 00:09:18.460 --> 00:09:22.460 'The letter of the successor of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) has reached me, 00:09:23.460 --> 00:09:25.460 Ordering me to march to the Levant, 00:09:26.460 --> 00:09:29.460 To take charge of its army, and to assume command of its affairs. 00:09:30.460 --> 00:09:35.460 By Allah, I never sought this, nor desired it, nor wrote to him concerning it. 00:09:36.460 --> 00:09:39.460 As for you—may Allah have mercy on you—you remain in your exalted stature; 00:09:40.460 --> 00:09:43.460 Your command shall not be disobeyed, your opinion shall not be opposed, 00:09:44.460 --> 00:09:45.460 And no matter shall be decided without you. 00:09:46.460 --> 00:09:48.460 For you are a leader among the leaders of the Muslims; 00:09:49.460 --> 00:09:53.460 Your merit cannot be denied, nor can your counsel be dispensed with.' 00:09:55.259 --> 00:09:58.259 Upon the arrival of Khalid (may Allah be pleased with him) in the Levant, 00:09:58.259 --> 00:10:00.259 He assumed command of the army, 00:10:01.259 --> 00:10:06.259 Yet he never ceased consulting Abu Ubaydah in every matter. 00:10:07.299 --> 00:10:12.299 Thus, Allah granted them victory, opening the city of Bosra and the rest of the Levant at their hands. 00:10:13.549 --> 00:10:16.549 While they were conquering town after town, 00:10:17.549 --> 00:10:21.549 News arrived that a Roman army was marching toward the city of Bosra 00:10:22.549 --> 00:10:24.549 To reclaim it from the hands of the Muslims 00:10:25.549 --> 00:10:29.549 And to sever the army of Abu Ubaydah and Khalid from the remaining forces. 00:10:30.549 --> 00:10:33.549 Then another piece of news reached them, stating 00:10:34.549 --> 00:10:36.549 That another massive Roman army 00:10:37.549 --> 00:10:39.549 Had encamped at Ajnadayn in southern Palestine. 00:10:40.549 --> 00:10:44.679 So Abu Ubaydah and Khalid met 00:10:45.679 --> 00:10:46.679 And consulted one another on the matter. 00:10:47.679 --> 00:10:50.679 The consensus was reached to head toward Ajnadayn— 00:10:51.679 --> 00:10:52.679 To the larger Roman army— 00:10:53.679 --> 00:10:55.679 And to write to the other armies 00:10:56.679 --> 00:10:57.679 To gather at that location. 00:10:58.679 --> 00:10:59.679 This was agreed upon. 00:11:00.679 --> 00:11:02.679 A battle ensued between the Roman army, 00:11:03.679 --> 00:11:06.679 Which numbered approximately one hundred thousand, 00:11:07.679 --> 00:11:12.679 And the Muslim army, which numbered around thirty thousand. 00:11:13.679 --> 00:11:14.679 The Muslims were victorious, 00:11:15.679 --> 00:11:17.679 And the Romans suffered a crushing defeat. 00:11:18.679 --> 00:11:19.679 As a result of that victory, 00:11:19.679 --> 00:11:23.679 All of Palestine lay open before the Muslims. 00:11:24.679 --> 00:11:27.610 However, Heraclius had not yet surrendered; 00:11:28.610 --> 00:11:32.610 He still believed he was capable of defeating the Muslims. 00:11:33.610 --> 00:11:35.610 So he assembled an innumerable host 00:11:36.610 --> 00:11:39.610 And directed them toward the south of the Levant once again. 00:11:40.610 --> 00:11:42.799 The commanders of the Islamic armies gathered 00:11:43.799 --> 00:11:44.799 And consulted one another, 00:11:45.799 --> 00:11:47.799 Agreeing to assemble at Al-Jabiyah, 00:11:47.799 --> 00:11:49.799 From where they would march to the Yarmouk River. 00:11:50.799 --> 00:11:51.799 Meanwhile, 00:11:52.929 --> 00:11:56.929 a letter arrived from Medina, the capital of the Islamic Caliphate, 00:11:57.929 --> 00:12:02.929 carrying the news of the passing of the Caliph of the Muslims, Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him), 00:12:03.929 --> 00:12:07.929 and the appointment of 'Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) as the new Caliph of the Muslims. 00:12:08.929 --> 00:12:12.929 It contained another piece of news that was bound to shake the army: 00:12:12.929 --> 00:12:18.929 the dismissal of Khalid ibn al-Walid (may Allah be pleased with him) from the command of the Levant army, 00:12:19.929 --> 00:12:23.929 and the appointment of Abu 'Ubaydah over the army and the entire Levant region. 00:12:24.929 --> 00:12:29.250 When the news reached Khalid ibn al-Walid, 00:12:30.250 --> 00:12:31.250 he addressed the people, saying: 00:12:32.250 --> 00:12:34.250 "The trustworthy man of this Ummah has been appointed over you. 00:12:35.250 --> 00:12:38.250 I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) say: 00:12:39.250 --> 00:12:42.250 'The trustworthy man of this Ummah is Abu 'Ubaydah 00:12:43.250 --> 00:12:44.250 ibn al-Jarrah.'" 00:12:45.409 --> 00:12:47.409 Whereupon Abu 'Ubaydah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: 00:12:48.409 --> 00:12:52.409 "I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) say: 00:12:53.409 --> 00:12:57.409 'Khalid is one of the swords of Allah, and a fine leader of his kinsfolk.'" 00:12:58.409 --> 00:13:02.409 Thus, the army united behind Abu 'Ubaydah. 00:13:03.409 --> 00:13:06.370 When the Muslims reached al-Jabiyah 00:13:07.370 --> 00:13:09.370 and realized the strength of the Byzantine army, 00:13:10.370 --> 00:13:12.370 as well as the vast numbers and equipment prepared against them, 00:13:12.370 --> 00:13:15.370 opinions differed among them. 00:13:16.370 --> 00:13:19.370 Some advocated retreating to the borders of 'Aqabah, 00:13:20.370 --> 00:13:22.370 while others insisted on standing firm in their position. 00:13:23.370 --> 00:13:26.399 Khalid ibn al-Walid said: 00:13:27.399 --> 00:13:30.399 "I believe that if we were fighting with superior numbers and strength, 00:13:31.399 --> 00:13:33.399 they would indeed outnumber us and be stronger than us, 00:13:34.399 --> 00:13:36.399 and we would stand no chance against them. 00:13:37.399 --> 00:13:40.399 But if we are fighting them by Allah and for Allah, 00:13:40.399 --> 00:13:47.399 then I do not believe that their gathering—even if it comprised all the people of the earth—could avail them anything." 00:13:48.399 --> 00:13:51.399 He then turned to Abu 'Ubaydah and said: 00:13:52.399 --> 00:13:55.399 "Entrust me with the front line and leave the enemy to me, 00:13:56.399 --> 00:13:59.399 for I hope that Allah will grant me victory over them." 00:14:00.399 --> 00:14:02.399 Abu 'Ubaydah replied, "I have done so." 00:14:03.399 --> 00:14:07.399 So Abu 'Ubaydah relinquished his position of supreme command back to Khalid 00:14:07.399 --> 00:14:09.399 over the Muslim armies in the Levant. 00:14:10.399 --> 00:14:12.399 Khalid then wrought wonders against them, 00:14:13.399 --> 00:14:16.399 and the battle ended in a crushing defeat for the Byzantines 00:14:17.399 --> 00:14:19.399 and a glorious victory for the Muslims. 00:14:20.399 --> 00:14:25.399 It was the greatest disaster ever to befall the Byzantine Empire, 00:14:26.399 --> 00:14:29.399 and Heraclius departed Antioch, saying: 00:14:30.399 --> 00:14:34.399 "Farewell, O Syria—a farewell from one who shall never return to you!" 00:14:35.399 --> 00:14:43.389 Jerusalem remained one of the last strongholds behind whose walls the Byzantines fortified themselves. 00:14:44.389 --> 00:14:47.389 When Abu 'Ubaydah finished the conquest of northern Levant, 00:14:48.389 --> 00:14:49.389 he returned to Palestine, 00:14:50.389 --> 00:14:53.389 where 'Amr ibn al-'As (may Allah be pleased with him) was besieging Jerusalem. 00:14:54.389 --> 00:14:57.389 When Abu 'Ubaydah arrived, 00:14:58.389 --> 00:15:02.389 the people of Jerusalem requested a peace treaty on the same terms as the rest of the Levant, 00:15:02.389 --> 00:15:08.389 provided that 'Umar ibn al-Khattab himself sign the treaty. 00:15:09.389 --> 00:15:14.460 Abu 'Ubaydah wrote to 'Umar ibn al-Khattab informing him of the desire of the people of Jerusalem. 00:15:15.460 --> 00:15:17.460 'Umar responded, traveled to the Levant, 00:15:18.460 --> 00:15:19.460 and the conquest of Jerusalem was concluded. 00:15:20.460 --> 00:15:28.259 And so, after a long journey of jihad and steadfastness, Abu 'Ubaydah 00:15:29.259 --> 00:15:31.259 met his predestined fate— 00:15:31.259 --> 00:15:36.259 for every soul shall taste death, whatever the cause may be. 00:15:37.259 --> 00:15:41.350 A plague struck the Levant, known as the Plague of 'Amwas, 00:15:42.350 --> 00:15:44.350 and countless people perished from it. 00:15:45.350 --> 00:15:48.580 When news of this reached 'Umar ibn al-Khattab, 00:15:49.580 --> 00:15:54.580 he sent a letter to Abu 'Ubaydah trying to rescue him from the epidemic, 00:15:55.580 --> 00:15:57.580 writing: "Peace be upon you. 00:15:58.580 --> 00:15:59.580 To proceed: 00:16:00.580 --> 00:16:04.580 I have an urgent matter for which I require your presence in person. 00:16:05.580 --> 00:16:08.580 I adjure you, upon reading this letter of mine, 00:16:09.580 --> 00:16:12.580 not to put it down from your hand until you set out toward me." 00:16:13.669 --> 00:16:15.669 Abu 'Ubaydah understood 'Umar's intention, 00:16:16.669 --> 00:16:19.669 realizing that he only wished to extract him from the plague. 00:16:20.669 --> 00:16:24.669 He said, "May Allah forgive the Commander of the Faithful," 00:16:24.669 --> 00:16:25.669 then wrote back to him: 00:16:26.669 --> 00:16:27.669 "O Commander of the Faithful, 00:16:28.669 --> 00:16:30.669 I have understood your need for me, 00:16:31.669 --> 00:16:33.669 but I am amidst an army of the Muslims, 00:16:34.669 --> 00:16:36.669 and I have no desire to prefer my safety over theirs. 00:16:37.669 --> 00:16:43.669 I do not wish to leave them until Allah decrees His command and judgment concerning me and them. 00:16:44.669 --> 00:16:47.669 So relieve me of your directive, O Commander of the Faithful, 00:16:48.669 --> 00:16:49.669 and leave me with my army." 00:16:50.669 --> 00:16:53.769 When 'Umar read the letter, he wept. 00:16:54.769 --> 00:16:55.769 The people asked: 00:16:56.769 --> 00:16:59.769 "O Commander of the Faithful, has Abu 'Ubaydah died?" 00:17:00.769 --> 00:17:01.769 He replied, "No, 00:17:02.769 --> 00:17:04.769 but he is not far from death." 00:17:05.769 --> 00:17:08.500 When the sickness—that is, the plague—spread further, 00:17:09.500 --> 00:17:12.500 Abu 'Ubaydah stood to address the people, saying: 00:17:13.500 --> 00:17:14.500 "O people, 00:17:15.500 --> 00:17:17.500 this pain is a mercy for you, 00:17:18.500 --> 00:17:19.500 the prayer of your Prophet, 00:17:20.500 --> 00:17:22.500 and the manner of death of the righteous before you. 00:17:22.500 --> 00:17:27.500 And Abu 'Ubaydah asks Allah to grant him his share of it." 00:17:28.500 --> 00:17:30.500 It was not long before he was afflicted with the disease. 00:17:31.500 --> 00:17:34.660 He said to Mu'adh ibn Jabal (may Allah be pleased with him): 00:17:35.660 --> 00:17:36.660 "Lead the people in prayer." 00:17:37.660 --> 00:17:38.660 So Mu'adh led them in prayer 00:17:39.660 --> 00:17:42.660 until Abu 'Ubaydah passed away 00:17:43.660 --> 00:17:45.660 at the age of fifty-eight. 00:17:46.660 --> 00:17:48.369 Mu'adh stood up 00:17:49.369 --> 00:17:51.369 and delivered a sermon comforting the people, saying: 00:17:51.369 --> 00:17:52.369 "O people, 00:17:53.369 --> 00:17:55.369 you have been bereaved of a man 00:17:56.369 --> 00:17:59.369 the likes of whom I have never seen among the servants of Allah— 00:18:00.369 --> 00:18:02.369 free of rancor, purest of heart, 00:18:03.369 --> 00:18:06.369 furthest from harm, most modest, 00:18:07.369 --> 00:18:09.369 and most sincere toward the general public. 00:18:10.369 --> 00:18:12.369 That man was Abu 'Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah, 00:18:13.369 --> 00:18:16.369 so pray for Allah's mercy upon him (may Allah be pleased with him)." 00:18:17.369 --> 00:18:18.660 The people gathered, 00:18:18.660 --> 00:18:21.660 and Abu 'Ubaydah's body was brought out to the open ground. 00:18:22.660 --> 00:18:25.660 Mu'adh ibn Jabal stepped forward 00:18:26.660 --> 00:18:27.660 and led the funeral prayer over him. 00:18:28.660 --> 00:18:30.660 Then he entered his grave alongside 'Amr ibn al-'As 00:18:31.660 --> 00:18:33.660 and al-Dahhak ibn Qays (may Allah be pleased with them). 00:18:34.660 --> 00:18:37.779 Once they placed him in his niche and stepped out, 00:18:38.779 --> 00:18:39.779 they poured earth over him. 00:18:40.779 --> 00:18:43.779 Mu'adh ibn Jabal then said: 00:18:44.779 --> 00:18:45.779 "O Abu 'Ubaydah! 00:18:45.779 --> 00:18:48.779 I shall not praise you falsely nor utter falsehood, 00:18:49.779 --> 00:18:52.779 for I fear incurring hatred from Allah. 00:18:53.779 --> 00:18:56.779 By Allah, you were among those who remember Allah much, 00:18:57.779 --> 00:19:00.779 and among those who walk upon the earth in humility, 00:19:01.779 --> 00:19:04.779 “The (faithful) slaves of the Beneficent are they who walk upon the earth modestly, and when the foolish ones address them answer: Peace;” (25:63) 00:19:05.779 --> 00:19:09.779 “And those who, when they spend, are neither prodigal nor grudging; and there is ever a firm station between the two;” (25:67) 00:19:10.779 --> 00:19:12.779 “And those who, when they spend, are neither prodigal nor grudging; and there is ever a firm station between the two;” (25:67) 00:19:12.779 --> 00:19:16.779 and by Allah, you were among the humble and modest ones, 00:19:17.779 --> 00:19:20.779 who show mercy to the orphan and the needy, 00:19:21.779 --> 00:19:24.779 and despise the treacherous and the arrogant." 00:19:25.779 --> 00:19:35.579 For the Chosen One, they are the finest companions; it is stated that they have died, 00:19:36.579 --> 00:19:42.579 in the eternal Paradise; it is stated that their honor has increased. 00:19:42.579 --> 00:19:50.579 They are Talhah, Ibn 'Awf, al-Zubayr, alongside 00:19:51.579 --> 00:19:58.579 Abu 'Ubaydah, the two Sa'ds, and the Caliphs.