WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:03.439 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. 00:00:03.439 --> 00:00:09.580 Echoes from the pulpit. 00:00:09.580 --> 00:00:12.859 The virtue of the Companions, may Allah be pleased with them. 00:00:12.859 --> 00:00:15.419 A sermon by the honorable Sheikh, 00:00:15.419 --> 00:00:19.420 Khalid Ibn 'Abdullah al-Hammudi, may Allah preserve him. 00:00:19.420 --> 00:00:24.690 Praise be to Allah, who created and fashioned, 00:00:24.690 --> 00:00:27.420 Who ordained and guided, 00:00:27.420 --> 00:00:30.140 Who caused laughter and weeping, 00:00:30.140 --> 00:00:32.880 Who granted happiness and misery. 00:00:33.039 --> 00:00:35.140 To Him belongs all praise, 00:00:35.140 --> 00:00:37.810 And to Him belongs all gratitude. 00:00:37.810 --> 00:00:41.740 Praise be to Allah in the Hereafter and in this first life. 00:00:41.740 --> 00:00:47.950 I bear witness that there is no god but Allah alone, with no partner. 00:00:47.950 --> 00:00:52.020 To Him belong the most beautiful names and the most sublime attributes. 00:00:52.020 --> 00:00:55.390 He is powerful over all things. 00:00:55.390 --> 00:01:01.659 When He wills a thing, He merely says to it, "Be," and it is. 00:01:01.820 --> 00:01:05.730 If the doors of the earth seem closed to you, 00:01:05.730 --> 00:01:09.409 The door of Allah never closes. 00:01:09.409 --> 00:01:13.250 So rise to that door and beseech Him in your distress, 00:01:13.250 --> 00:01:17.250 With the sincerity of one who is drowning. 00:01:17.250 --> 00:01:21.250 And rejoice, for His bounties will pour forth, 00:01:21.250 --> 00:01:25.579 For the One you call upon is the Bountiful, the Gentle. 00:01:25.579 --> 00:01:30.299 I bear witness that our master, our prophet, and our beloved, Muhammad, 00:01:30.379 --> 00:01:32.879 Is the servant of Allah and His messenger, 00:01:32.879 --> 00:01:36.209 His chosen one and His intimate friend. 00:01:36.209 --> 00:01:41.469 We all bear witness that he delivered the clear message, 00:01:41.469 --> 00:01:44.609 Until the inevitable (death) came to him. 00:01:44.609 --> 00:01:48.769 O you who are the most noble of creation in status before Allah, 00:01:48.769 --> 00:01:53.409 And upon whose heart the revelation was sent down. 00:01:53.409 --> 00:01:57.250 May the One who elevated your rank send blessings upon you, 00:01:57.250 --> 00:02:01.329 As long as the remembrance is adorned with order and recitation. 00:02:01.329 --> 00:02:05.090 O Allah, send blessings, peace, and increase in honor, 00:02:05.090 --> 00:02:09.900 Upon Your servant, messenger, prophet, and beloved, Muhammad, 00:02:09.900 --> 00:02:12.780 And upon his family and his Companions, 00:02:12.780 --> 00:02:15.020 And those who follow his guidance, 00:02:15.020 --> 00:02:19.259 And adhere to his Sunnah, and tread his path, 00:02:19.259 --> 00:02:23.020 And grant them abundant peace until the Day of Judgment. 00:02:23.020 --> 00:02:25.819 Now then, servants of Allah, 00:02:25.900 --> 00:02:29.120 I advise you and myself to fear Allah. 00:02:29.120 --> 00:02:31.919 O you who have believed, fear Allah, 00:02:31.919 --> 00:02:34.560 And speak a word that is right. 00:02:34.560 --> 00:02:37.039 He will amend for you your deeds, 00:02:37.039 --> 00:02:39.759 And forgive you your sins. 00:02:39.759 --> 00:02:42.240 And whoever obeys Allah and His messenger, 00:02:42.240 --> 00:02:45.199 “He will adjust your works for you and will forgive you your sins. Whosoever obeyeth Allah and His messenger, he verily hath gained a signal victory.” (33:71) 00:02:45.199 --> 00:02:47.889 O community of believers, 00:02:47.889 --> 00:02:51.729 Reading the Prophetic biography of the heroes, 00:02:51.729 --> 00:02:54.610 And knowing the best of men, 00:02:54.610 --> 00:02:56.930 And the best of generations, 00:02:56.930 --> 00:02:59.169 Increases one in faith, 00:02:59.169 --> 00:03:01.969 And inspires steadfastness and security, 00:03:01.969 --> 00:03:04.210 And pleases the Most Merciful. 00:03:04.210 --> 00:03:06.610 For the souls, through this hadith, 00:03:06.610 --> 00:03:09.490 And because of this hadith, yearn, 00:03:09.490 --> 00:03:13.419 And they long for its sweetness and delight. 00:03:13.419 --> 00:03:16.639 We shall speak today, O servants of Allah, 00:03:16.639 --> 00:03:20.319 About glimpses and flashes, 00:03:20.319 --> 00:03:23.199 And selected virtues, 00:03:23.280 --> 00:03:26.159 Of the male and female Companions, 00:03:26.159 --> 00:03:28.960 May Allah be pleased with them all. 00:03:28.960 --> 00:03:31.199 These virtuous ones, 00:03:31.199 --> 00:03:33.009 The great ones, 00:03:33.009 --> 00:03:36.530 The noble, the saintly, the pious, 00:03:36.530 --> 00:03:39.169 And the pure Companions, 00:03:39.169 --> 00:03:42.129 Possessors of every beautiful quality, 00:03:42.129 --> 00:03:44.129 And noble character. 00:03:44.129 --> 00:03:47.169 Shaykh al-Islam (Ibn Taymiyyah), may Allah have mercy on him, says: 00:03:47.169 --> 00:03:49.409 "Whoever looks into the biography of these people, 00:03:49.409 --> 00:03:51.250 With knowledge and insight, 00:03:51.250 --> 00:03:54.449 And the virtues with which Allah has favored them, 00:03:54.449 --> 00:03:56.370 Will know with certainty, 00:03:56.370 --> 00:04:00.210 That they are the best of the generations after the prophets, 00:04:00.210 --> 00:04:01.810 There was not, 00:04:01.810 --> 00:04:03.810 And there will not be, anyone like them. 00:04:03.810 --> 00:04:07.650 And that they are the elite of the centuries of this Ummah." 00:04:07.650 --> 00:04:10.370 Imam al-Shafi'i, may Allah have mercy on him, said: 00:04:10.370 --> 00:04:15.409 "They are above us in every knowledge, intellect, religion, and virtue." 00:04:15.409 --> 00:04:18.370 There is no one in the Ummah like the Companions, 00:04:18.449 --> 00:04:21.649 In virtue, goodness, and correctness. 00:04:21.649 --> 00:04:24.850 For they witnessed the Chosen One (the Prophet), 00:04:24.850 --> 00:04:28.050 And they beheld the secrets and the lights, 00:04:28.050 --> 00:04:31.250 And they strove in the cause of Allah until the, 00:04:31.250 --> 00:04:34.449 Religion of guidance became manifest and surpassed all religions. 00:04:34.449 --> 00:04:37.490 And it has come in the perfect revelation (the Qur'an), 00:04:37.490 --> 00:04:41.009 Regarding their virtue, that which heals the thirst of the soul. 00:04:41.009 --> 00:04:43.810 And in the hadiths and the reports, 00:04:43.810 --> 00:04:46.850 And in the words of the people and the poetry: 00:04:46.930 --> 00:04:49.170 Loving the Companions is faith, 00:04:49.170 --> 00:04:51.170 And hating them is hypocrisy. 00:04:51.170 --> 00:04:54.930 Loving them is religion, belief, and compassion. 00:04:54.930 --> 00:04:58.769 It is mandatory to keep our tongues and hearts safe from insulting them, 00:04:58.769 --> 00:05:00.449 Or disparaging them, 00:05:00.449 --> 00:05:01.970 Or attacking them, 00:05:01.970 --> 00:05:04.930 Or mocking or ridiculing them. 00:05:04.930 --> 00:05:07.889 Among the foundations of the Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah, 00:05:07.889 --> 00:05:09.889 Is the soundness of their hearts, 00:05:09.889 --> 00:05:12.930 And their tongues toward the Companions of the Messenger of Allah, 00:05:12.930 --> 00:05:15.410 May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:05:15.410 --> 00:05:18.610 Therefore, the heart must be free from malice and hatred, 00:05:18.610 --> 00:05:21.089 And resentment and enmity, 00:05:21.089 --> 00:05:24.050 And the tongue must be free from slander and insult, 00:05:24.050 --> 00:05:26.370 And cursing and backbiting. 00:05:26.370 --> 00:05:28.529 It is mandatory to believe in their virtue, 00:05:28.529 --> 00:05:30.610 To acknowledge their precedence, 00:05:30.610 --> 00:05:32.610 To mention their good qualities, 00:05:32.610 --> 00:05:34.370 To pray for mercy upon them, 00:05:34.370 --> 00:05:36.129 To be pleased with them, 00:05:36.129 --> 00:05:38.850 And to refrain from discussing what occurred between them. 00:05:38.850 --> 00:05:41.810 For there is no station after the station of Prophethood, 00:05:41.810 --> 00:05:44.529 Greater than the station of a people, 00:05:44.610 --> 00:05:47.730 Whom Allah chose for the companionship of His Prophet, 00:05:47.730 --> 00:05:49.490 And for the support of His religion. 00:05:49.490 --> 00:05:52.050 They are the foremost, the first. 00:05:52.050 --> 00:05:55.329 The most fortunate of the Ummah in hitting the mark, 00:05:55.329 --> 00:05:57.649 And understanding the Sunnah and the Book. 00:05:57.649 --> 00:06:00.050 They are the most learned of people and the most understanding, 00:06:00.050 --> 00:06:02.290 They cannot be surpassed in their understanding, 00:06:02.290 --> 00:06:04.850 Nor can they be rivaled in their knowledge. 00:06:04.850 --> 00:06:08.050 Loving all the Companions is my creed, 00:06:08.050 --> 00:06:11.410 And through the love of the Prophet's kin, I seek nearness to Allah. 00:06:11.410 --> 00:06:14.449 Imam al-Awza'i, may Allah have mercy on him, said: 00:06:14.449 --> 00:06:16.449 "If you see a man, 00:06:16.449 --> 00:06:19.730 Criticizing any of the Companions of the Messenger of Allah, 00:06:19.730 --> 00:06:22.290 May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 00:06:22.290 --> 00:06:24.769 Then know that he is a heretic (zindiq). 00:06:24.769 --> 00:06:28.370 This is because the Messenger, peace be upon him, 00:06:28.370 --> 00:06:30.129 Is true to us, 00:06:30.129 --> 00:06:31.889 And the Qur'an is true, 00:06:31.889 --> 00:06:35.730 And it was only the Companions of the Messenger of Allah, 00:06:35.730 --> 00:06:37.730 May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 00:06:37.730 --> 00:06:40.209 Who conveyed this Qur'an and the Sunnah to us. 00:06:40.209 --> 00:06:43.810 They (the critics) only want to discredit our witnesses, 00:06:43.810 --> 00:06:46.449 To invalidate the Book and the Sunnah. 00:06:46.449 --> 00:06:48.610 So whoever disparages the Companions, 00:06:48.610 --> 00:06:50.769 Disparages the Book of Allah, 00:06:50.769 --> 00:06:52.610 And the Sunnah of His Messenger, 00:06:52.610 --> 00:06:54.610 May Allah bless him and grant him peace." 00:06:54.610 --> 00:06:57.889 He said: "The disparagement falls upon those critics, 00:06:57.889 --> 00:06:59.889 And they are the heretics, 00:06:59.889 --> 00:07:03.089 By what they used to disparage the Companions of the Messenger of Allah, 00:07:03.089 --> 00:07:05.490 May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him." 00:07:05.490 --> 00:07:08.209 Imam Ahmad, may Allah have mercy on him, said: 00:07:08.209 --> 00:07:12.449 "It is not permissible for anyone to mention any of their faults, 00:07:12.449 --> 00:07:15.810 Nor to attack any one of them, 00:07:15.810 --> 00:07:17.170 Nor to belittle them." 00:07:17.170 --> 00:07:20.529 Imam Abu Nu'aym, may Allah have mercy on him, said: 00:07:20.529 --> 00:07:24.769 "No one follows the slips of the Companions of the Messenger of Allah, 00:07:24.769 --> 00:07:27.810 Except one whose heart is corrupted in his religion." 00:07:27.810 --> 00:07:29.649 The Companions of Muhammad, 00:07:29.649 --> 00:07:31.649 Are like the stars in the darkness, 00:07:31.649 --> 00:07:34.370 And like the full moon on a dark night. 00:07:34.370 --> 00:07:36.689 Through them, Allah strengthened the religion, 00:07:36.689 --> 00:07:39.970 And raised the sanctuary of firm monotheism. 00:07:40.050 --> 00:07:42.529 And through their patience and jihad, 00:07:42.529 --> 00:07:44.529 Allah spread the nation, 00:07:44.529 --> 00:07:46.290 And united the Ummah. 00:07:46.290 --> 00:07:49.490 A people who strove for Allah as He ought to be striven for, 00:07:49.490 --> 00:07:51.250 And opposed the enemies, 00:07:51.250 --> 00:07:52.850 They endured hardships, 00:07:52.850 --> 00:07:54.610 And bore difficulties, 00:07:54.610 --> 00:07:56.209 And abandoned their homelands, 00:07:56.209 --> 00:07:58.610 And parted from their spouses and brothers, 00:07:58.610 --> 00:08:00.610 And fathers and children. 00:08:00.610 --> 00:08:02.370 They are the banners of the nation, 00:08:02.370 --> 00:08:04.050 And the best of the Ummah, 00:08:04.050 --> 00:08:06.689 And the pillars of the Shari'ah for the Imams. 00:08:06.689 --> 00:08:08.689 They attained honor and elevation, 00:08:08.689 --> 00:08:10.689 And truthfulness and sacrifice, 00:08:10.689 --> 00:08:12.689 And devotion and sincerity, 00:08:12.689 --> 00:08:13.889 And speaking the truth. 00:08:13.889 --> 00:08:15.889 They preferred the everlasting things, 00:08:15.889 --> 00:08:17.889 Over the fleeting pleasures. 00:08:17.889 --> 00:08:19.889 Those are a people, 00:08:19.889 --> 00:08:21.889 Whose pride Allah has built, 00:08:21.889 --> 00:08:23.889 So there is no pride above theirs, 00:08:23.889 --> 00:08:25.889 Even if the pride were great. 00:08:25.889 --> 00:08:27.889 They are the people who, if they spoke, 00:08:27.889 --> 00:08:29.889 They were correct; if they called, 00:08:29.889 --> 00:08:31.889 They were answered; if they gave, 00:08:31.889 --> 00:08:33.889 They were generous and bountiful. 00:08:33.889 --> 00:08:35.889 So the doers cannot match, 00:08:35.889 --> 00:08:36.929 Their deeds, 00:08:37.090 --> 00:08:39.090 Even if they tried in times of calamity, 00:08:39.090 --> 00:08:40.129 And did their best. 00:08:40.129 --> 00:08:42.129 Their virtues are high, 00:08:42.129 --> 00:08:44.129 And their stances are precious, 00:08:44.129 --> 00:08:46.129 And their history is fragrant, 00:08:46.129 --> 00:08:48.129 And their precedence in good deeds is early. 00:08:48.129 --> 00:08:50.129 Among them is he for whom shook, 00:08:50.129 --> 00:08:52.129 The Throne of the Most Merciful. 00:08:52.129 --> 00:08:54.129 And among them is he who was washed, 00:08:54.129 --> 00:08:56.129 By the angels of the Bountiful. 00:08:56.129 --> 00:08:58.129 And among them is he who flew with his wings (in Paradise). 00:08:58.129 --> 00:09:00.129 And among them is he who spent all that he possessed. 00:09:00.129 --> 00:09:02.129 And among them is the Trustworthy (al-Amin). 00:09:02.129 --> 00:09:04.129 And among them is the scholar, 00:09:04.129 --> 00:09:06.129 Of the clear revelation. 00:09:06.129 --> 00:09:08.129 And among them is he to whom the Most Merciful sent greetings. 00:09:08.129 --> 00:09:10.129 And among them is he to whom were sent greetings, 00:09:10.129 --> 00:09:12.129 The angels of the Bestower. 00:09:12.129 --> 00:09:14.129 And among them is the martyr. 00:09:14.129 --> 00:09:16.129 Among them is the Lion of Allah. 00:09:16.129 --> 00:09:18.129 Among them is the drawn sword of Allah. 00:09:18.129 --> 00:09:20.129 Among them is the righteous, devout worshiper. 00:09:20.129 --> 00:09:22.129 Among them were those who possessed piety and asceticism. 00:09:22.129 --> 00:09:24.129 Among them is the one who possesses knowledge of the laws of inheritance. 00:09:24.129 --> 00:09:26.129 Among them is the pioneering jurist. 00:09:26.129 --> 00:09:28.129 Among them is the one who possesses knowledge of the lawful and the prohibited. 00:09:28.129 --> 00:09:32.129 Among them are those who are in need and those who provide service. 00:09:32.129 --> 00:09:34.289 Among them is the keeper of the secret. 00:09:34.289 --> 00:09:36.289 Among them is the reciter who is also a warrior. 00:09:36.289 --> 00:09:39.289 And among them is he whom the angels are shy of. 00:09:39.289 --> 00:09:42.289 And among them are those from whom the Shaytan flees. 00:09:42.289 --> 00:09:44.289 Among them was the brave and valiant warrior. 00:09:44.289 --> 00:09:46.289 And the militant poet 00:09:46.289 --> 00:09:48.289 The Companions of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:09:48.289 --> 00:09:51.289 May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:09:51.289 --> 00:09:53.289 The most intellectually complete among the Ummah. 00:09:53.289 --> 00:09:56.289 And in terms of knowledge, religious commitment, and action. 00:09:56.289 --> 00:09:58.289 Ibn Mas'ud, may Allah be pleased with him, says: 00:09:58.289 --> 00:10:00.289 Whoever among you seeks to follow a path, let him follow the path of those who have already passed away, for the living are not safe from fitnah. 00:10:00.289 --> 00:10:02.289 Let him follow the example of those who have already passed away. 00:10:02.289 --> 00:10:05.289 For as long as one is alive, one is never safe from the trials of fitnah. 00:10:05.289 --> 00:10:07.289 Those are the Companions of Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:10:07.289 --> 00:10:11.289 May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:10:11.289 --> 00:10:13.289 Those are the Companions of Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:10:13.289 --> 00:10:16.289 By Allah, they were the best of this Ummah. 00:10:16.289 --> 00:10:18.289 And they were the most righteous of them in heart. 00:10:18.289 --> 00:10:20.289 And the deepest of them in knowledge. 00:10:20.289 --> 00:10:22.289 And it is the least burdensome of them. 00:10:22.289 --> 00:10:25.289 A people whom Allah chose for the companionship of His Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:10:25.289 --> 00:10:27.289 and the establishment of His religion. 00:10:27.289 --> 00:10:29.289 Thus, they recognized their merit. 00:10:29.289 --> 00:10:31.289 And follow in their footsteps. 00:10:31.289 --> 00:10:35.289 And hold fast, as much as you are able, to their character and their religion. 00:10:35.289 --> 00:10:38.289 For they were indeed upon the straight path of guidance. 00:10:38.289 --> 00:10:40.289 A people among whom have appeared 00:10:40.289 --> 00:10:42.289 Their love for the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:10:42.289 --> 00:10:44.289 May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:10:44.289 --> 00:10:46.289 In times of hardship and ease. 00:10:46.289 --> 00:10:48.289 and in times of both ease and hardship. 00:10:48.289 --> 00:10:50.289 So they raced to defend him. 00:10:50.289 --> 00:10:52.289 And they supported him, honored him, and defended him. 00:10:52.289 --> 00:10:55.289 And honor him and revere him. 00:10:55.289 --> 00:10:57.289 And they protected him with their own bodies. 00:10:57.289 --> 00:10:58.289 and their blood. 00:10:58.289 --> 00:11:00.289 They have many illustrious moments. 00:11:00.289 --> 00:11:02.289 and honorable sacrifices. 00:11:02.289 --> 00:11:04.289 They are monks by night. 00:11:04.289 --> 00:11:07.289 And they recite the verses of the Qur'an with melodic beauty. 00:11:07.289 --> 00:11:10.289 And their eyes flowed with tears. 00:11:10.289 --> 00:11:12.289 And by day, they are knights. 00:11:12.289 --> 00:11:14.289 They engage in battles. 00:11:14.289 --> 00:11:16.289 And they descend into the field of action. 00:11:16.289 --> 00:11:18.289 Their hearts are tender. 00:11:18.289 --> 00:11:20.289 Their hearts are deeply rooted in tradition. 00:11:20.289 --> 00:11:22.289 Their reliance upon Allah is a true and genuine reality. 00:11:22.289 --> 00:11:24.289 They are a people who attained the honor of the Companionship of the Prophet. 00:11:24.289 --> 00:11:26.289 They attained the honor of the Companionship. 00:11:26.289 --> 00:11:28.289 And they attained the honor of that rank. 00:11:28.289 --> 00:11:31.289 Upon their creed, my own creed was built. 00:11:31.289 --> 00:11:34.289 And regarding their epistles, you have sought to understand them from me. 00:11:34.289 --> 00:11:37.289 Follow their path, for their way is my way. 00:11:37.289 --> 00:11:40.289 I always declare my innocence of my brother’s act of declaring me a disbeliever. 00:11:40.289 --> 00:11:42.289 A people who are the most just of all mankind. 00:11:42.289 --> 00:11:44.289 And the most truthful of people 00:11:44.289 --> 00:11:46.289 And the most knowledgeable of people 00:11:46.289 --> 00:11:48.289 And the most trustworthy of people 00:11:48.289 --> 00:11:51.289 This is a matter upon which there is consensus among the people. 00:11:51.289 --> 00:11:53.289 Some of the salaf said: 00:11:53.289 --> 00:11:54.289 Dust 00:11:54.289 --> 00:11:56.289 He entered into the matter concerning Mu'awiyah. 00:11:56.289 --> 00:11:57.289 with the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him 00:11:57.289 --> 00:12:00.289 More excellent than the deeds of 'Umar ibn 'Abd al-'Aziz. 00:12:00.289 --> 00:12:02.289 May Allah be pleased with them all. 00:12:02.289 --> 00:12:03.289 Servants of Allah 00:12:03.289 --> 00:12:05.289 Reflect deeply upon these situations. 00:12:05.289 --> 00:12:08.289 which he, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, experienced. 00:12:08.289 --> 00:12:10.289 in the company of his noble Companions. 00:12:10.289 --> 00:12:12.289 In times of ease and in times of hardship. 00:12:12.289 --> 00:12:14.289 In times of hardship and ease. 00:12:14.289 --> 00:12:16.289 Reflect upon those with whom he spent it. 00:12:16.289 --> 00:12:19.289 Among them were his students who acquired knowledge from him. 00:12:19.289 --> 00:12:21.289 And among them is his army. 00:12:21.289 --> 00:12:23.289 Those through whom He fought against His enemies. 00:12:23.289 --> 00:12:25.289 Among them were those who sat in his company. 00:12:25.289 --> 00:12:27.289 And those whom he consulted. 00:12:27.289 --> 00:12:29.289 And among them are those who 00:12:29.289 --> 00:12:31.289 Among them are those who eat and drink with them. 00:12:31.289 --> 00:12:33.289 He travels and departs. 00:12:33.289 --> 00:12:35.289 He finds comfort in them and rejoices in their company. 00:12:35.289 --> 00:12:37.289 He loves them, and they love Him. 00:12:37.289 --> 00:12:39.289 He visits them, and they visit him. 00:12:39.289 --> 00:12:41.289 They bore the message and conveyed it. 00:12:41.289 --> 00:12:43.289 And they sacrificed their own selves. 00:12:43.289 --> 00:12:45.289 And they deemed it of little value. 00:12:45.289 --> 00:12:47.289 In short, they are men of stature. 00:12:47.289 --> 00:12:49.289 “Of the believers are men who are true to that which they covenanted with Allah. Some of them have paid their vow by death (in battle), and some of them still are waiting; and they have not altered in the least;” (33:23) 00:12:49.289 --> 00:12:51.289 O Allah, reward them on our behalf. 00:12:51.289 --> 00:12:53.289 May He grant the best of rewards. 00:12:53.289 --> 00:12:55.289 May He unite us with them in the abode of eternity. 00:12:55.289 --> 00:12:57.289 O Allah, answer our prayer. 00:12:57.289 --> 00:12:59.289 May Allah bless me and you through the Magnificent Qur'an. 00:12:59.289 --> 00:13:01.289 And may He grant benefit to me and to you. 00:13:01.289 --> 00:13:03.289 containing within it the verses and the Wise Reminder. 00:13:03.289 --> 00:13:05.289 I say what you have heard. 00:13:05.289 --> 00:13:07.289 And seek the forgiveness of Allah for me and for yourselves. 00:13:07.289 --> 00:13:09.289 And for all the rest of the Muslims. 00:13:09.289 --> 00:13:11.289 So seek His forgiveness and turn to Him in repentance. 00:13:11.289 --> 00:13:15.299 Indeed, He is the All-Forgiving, the Most Merciful. 00:13:15.299 --> 00:13:18.139 All praise is due to Allah. 00:13:18.139 --> 00:13:20.139 And I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah. 00:13:20.139 --> 00:13:22.419 And I bear witness that Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, is His servant and messenger. 00:13:22.419 --> 00:13:24.419 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:13:24.419 --> 00:13:26.519 May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:13:26.519 --> 00:13:28.620 To proceed, O servants of Allah: 00:13:28.620 --> 00:13:30.779 Their Companions 00:13:30.779 --> 00:13:32.779 The unique generation. 00:13:32.779 --> 00:13:34.779 They are the only generation. 00:13:34.779 --> 00:13:36.779 Their eyes were graced with kohl. 00:13:36.779 --> 00:13:38.779 by seeing the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:13:38.779 --> 00:13:40.779 May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:13:40.779 --> 00:13:42.779 Their eyes were anointed with kohl. 00:13:42.779 --> 00:13:44.779 By seeing him, and [his soul] was purified. 00:13:44.779 --> 00:13:46.779 their souls through his call 00:13:46.779 --> 00:13:48.779 And their character was refined. 00:13:48.779 --> 00:13:50.779 And their deeds were virtuous. 00:13:50.779 --> 00:13:52.779 And their ranks were elevated. 00:13:52.779 --> 00:13:54.779 So humble yourselves before Him. 00:13:54.779 --> 00:13:56.779 And their wealth, their lives, and their homes. 00:13:56.779 --> 00:13:58.779 The Companions embodied all the noble characteristics. 00:13:58.779 --> 00:14:00.779 And the lofty virtues. 00:14:00.779 --> 00:14:02.779 They were the forerunners. 00:14:02.779 --> 00:14:04.779 For every good. 00:14:04.779 --> 00:14:06.779 In the arena of jihad and calling people to Allah. 00:14:06.779 --> 00:14:08.779 And generosity and giving. 00:14:08.779 --> 00:14:10.779 And charity, as well as supererogatory acts of worship. 00:14:10.779 --> 00:14:12.779 Thus, they recognized their true worth and their excellence. 00:14:12.779 --> 00:14:14.779 May Allah be pleased with them and grant them contentment. 00:14:14.779 --> 00:14:16.779 They are the elite among all peoples. 00:14:16.779 --> 00:14:18.779 He recognized their true worth. 00:14:18.779 --> 00:14:20.779 And may you be guided upon their path, O seeker of success. 00:14:20.779 --> 00:14:22.779 So I am guided. 00:14:22.779 --> 00:14:24.779 For Allah has purified them and elevated their status. 00:14:24.779 --> 00:14:26.779 And He elevated them to the highest station through the religion. 00:14:26.779 --> 00:14:28.779 They are like the eyes. 00:14:28.779 --> 00:14:30.779 And touching it constitutes its destruction. 00:14:30.779 --> 00:14:32.779 Beware of causing eyes to weep. 00:14:32.779 --> 00:14:34.779 By my standard. 00:14:34.779 --> 00:14:36.779 Who else among them witnessed all the battles? 00:14:36.779 --> 00:14:38.779 Rather, whoever resembles them. 00:14:38.779 --> 00:14:40.779 through the excellence of my worship. 00:14:40.779 --> 00:14:42.779 May Allah unite us with them in Paradise. 00:14:42.779 --> 00:14:44.779 In a seat 00:14:44.779 --> 00:14:46.779 Abiding eternally in the presence of the Sovereign. 00:14:46.779 --> 00:14:48.779 O Allah, be pleased with them. 00:14:48.779 --> 00:14:50.779 O Allah, reward them on our behalf with the best of rewards. 00:14:50.779 --> 00:14:52.779 O Allah, unite us with them. 00:14:52.779 --> 00:14:54.779 In the Gardens of Delight. 00:14:54.779 --> 00:14:56.779 With our Prophet and our beloved. 00:14:56.779 --> 00:14:58.779 May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:14:58.779 --> 00:15:00.779 And our parents, and those whom we love. 00:15:00.779 --> 00:15:02.779 O Allah, gather us together with them. 00:15:02.779 --> 00:15:04.779 In the highest level of Paradise. 00:15:04.779 --> 00:15:06.779 O Ali, O most exalted. 00:15:06.779 --> 00:15:08.779 O Allah, forgive our sins. 00:15:08.779 --> 00:15:10.779 And conceal our faults. 00:15:10.779 --> 00:15:12.779 And accept our repentance. 00:15:12.779 --> 00:15:14.779 And may Allah make our deeds among the righteous works. 00:15:14.779 --> 00:15:16.779 O Allah, grant us security in our homelands. 00:15:16.779 --> 00:15:18.779 O Allah, grant victory to our soldiers at the borders. 00:15:18.779 --> 00:15:20.779 O Allah, grant victory to our soldiers. 00:15:20.779 --> 00:15:22.779 They are all within the prescribed limits. 00:15:22.779 --> 00:15:24.779 As a supporter and a helper. 00:15:24.779 --> 00:15:26.779 And as a supporter and a defender. 00:15:26.779 --> 00:15:28.779 O Allah, grant victory to our oppressed brothers. 00:15:28.779 --> 00:15:30.779 In every place. 00:15:30.779 --> 00:15:32.779 O Allah, O Possessor of Majesty and Honor. 00:15:32.779 --> 00:15:34.779 May Allah rectify the conditions of the Muslims everywhere. 00:15:34.779 --> 00:15:36.779 O Allah, rectify their affairs. 00:15:36.779 --> 00:15:38.779 O Allah, rectify their affairs. 00:15:38.779 --> 00:15:40.779 O Allah, adorn us with Your beautiful veil of protection. 00:15:40.779 --> 00:15:42.779 And ensure that you perform deeds in private, hidden from the sight of others. 00:15:42.779 --> 00:15:44.779 a righteous deed that You are pleased with. 00:15:44.779 --> 00:15:50.179 [Grant us] through Your lawful provisions freedom from Your prohibitions, and enrich us by Your grace, independent of anyone other than You; O Allah, grant us provision before 00:15:50.179 --> 00:15:56.419 Death is a repentance, at the moment of death is the testimony of faith, and after death is Paradise and bliss; O Allah, [grant us these]. 00:15:56.419 --> 00:16:02.379 May Allah rectify our intentions and our offspring; our Lord, grant us from among our spouses and offspring [the comfort of our eyes]. 00:16:02.379 --> 00:16:07.980 ...a comfort to our eyes, and make us leaders for the righteous. O Allah, just as You have gathered us here upon... 00:16:07.980 --> 00:16:13.179 May Allah gather us together under His Throne as brothers, loving one another, upon thrones of honor. 00:16:13.500 --> 00:16:17.899 Facing one another; O Allah, lift this epidemic from us; O Allah, lift this from us. 00:16:17.899 --> 00:16:23.539 [Protect us] from the epidemic and from all the lands of the Muslims and from the entire world; place us in 00:16:23.539 --> 00:16:29.139 You are our protection, our security, and our guarantee; preserve us with Your preservation and encompass us with Your care. 00:16:29.139 --> 00:16:34.100 O Allah, O Possessor of Majesty and Honor, we love You, so do not withhold from us. 00:16:34.100 --> 00:16:39.580 Through our sins, grant us what we have hoped for, and even more than what we have hoped for, from Your bounty. 00:16:39.580 --> 00:16:43.899 The good of this world and the Hereafter. Exalted is your Lord, the Lord of Might, above what they describe. 00:16:43.899 --> 00:16:49.659 And peace be upon the messengers, and praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds.