1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:03,000 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. 2 00:00:04,349 --> 00:00:10,480 Mawaddah Association presents: The Ten Promised Paradise. 3 00:00:13,750 --> 00:00:16,750 Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him). 4 00:00:17,750 --> 00:00:21,750 Love for the Companions and the Prophet's kin is a Sunnah, 5 00:00:22,750 --> 00:00:26,750 With which I shall meet my Lord as long as I live. 6 00:00:26,750 --> 00:00:29,260 Love for the Companions and the Prophet's kin is a Sunnah. 7 00:00:30,550 --> 00:00:31,550 Here is Badr. 8 00:00:32,549 --> 00:00:33,549 Here is the Day of Criterion, 9 00:00:34,549 --> 00:00:35,549 The day when the two opposing hosts met. 10 00:00:36,579 --> 00:00:40,579 Here was the first major battle in the glorious history of Islam. 11 00:00:41,579 --> 00:00:44,579 The Muslim army met the army of the polytheists at Badr, 12 00:00:45,579 --> 00:00:46,579 Without any prior appointment. 13 00:00:47,579 --> 00:00:50,579 “When ye were on the near bank (of the valley) and they were on the yonder bank, and the caravan was below you (on the coast plain). And had ye trysted to meet one another ye surely would have failed to keep the tryst, but (it happened, as it did, without the forethought of either of you) that Allah might conclude a thing that must be done; that he who perished (on that day) might perish by a clear proof (of His Sovereignty) and he who survived might survive by a clear proof (of His Sovereignty). Lo! Allah in truth is Hearer, Knower.” (8:42) 14 00:00:51,579 --> 00:00:53,579 And unto Allah all matters return. 15 00:00:53,579 --> 00:00:58,740 The Muslims were not fully prepared for this confrontation, 16 00:00:59,740 --> 00:01:01,740 As they had only set out in pursuit of the trade caravan, 17 00:01:02,740 --> 00:01:04,739 Not seeking war. 18 00:01:05,739 --> 00:01:08,739 But Allah willed to justify the truth by His words, 19 00:01:09,739 --> 00:01:11,739 And cut off the root of the disbelievers. 20 00:01:12,739 --> 00:01:15,739 When the confrontation with the polytheists became inevitable, 21 00:01:16,739 --> 00:01:20,739 The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) consulted his companions on the matter, 22 00:01:20,739 --> 00:01:22,739 To verify their resolve, 23 00:01:23,739 --> 00:01:28,739 Especially the Ansar, who had pledged allegiance to support and protect him in Medina. 24 00:01:29,739 --> 00:01:31,739 Thereupon, al-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him) stepped forward, 25 00:01:32,739 --> 00:01:35,739 Spoke, excelled in speech, and revived the resolve of men, 26 00:01:36,739 --> 00:01:39,739 Supporting the truth with words steadfast as mountains. 27 00:01:40,780 --> 00:01:43,780 The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) was delighted by his words, 28 00:01:44,780 --> 00:01:45,780 And prayed for goodness for him. 29 00:01:45,780 --> 00:01:49,780 Then Umar, al-Miqdad, and Sa'd ibn Mu'adh spoke after him, 30 00:01:50,780 --> 00:01:54,780 So the face of the Prophet (peace be upon him) beamed with joy, and he said: 31 00:01:55,780 --> 00:01:56,780 "March forth and rejoice, 32 00:01:57,780 --> 00:02:00,780 For Allah Almighty has promised me one of the two parties. 33 00:02:01,780 --> 00:02:05,780 By Allah, it is as if I am now looking at the deathplaces of the people!" 34 00:02:06,870 --> 00:02:10,870 Then an arbor (a shelter) was built for the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) at Badr, 35 00:02:11,870 --> 00:02:13,870 And Abu Bakr al-Siddiq was with him inside it; 36 00:02:13,870 --> 00:02:15,870 None other was with him. 37 00:02:16,870 --> 00:02:21,870 The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) continued earnestly imploring his Lord for the promised victory, 38 00:02:22,870 --> 00:02:23,870 Saying among other prayers: 39 00:02:24,870 --> 00:02:28,870 "O Allah, if this small band of Muslims is destroyed today, You will not be worshipped!" 40 00:02:29,870 --> 00:02:33,870 He persisted in humble supplication until his cloak fell from his shoulders. 41 00:02:34,870 --> 00:02:35,870 Al-Siddiq placed it back upon him, 42 00:02:36,870 --> 00:02:38,870 Saying, "Sufficient is your supplication, O Messenger of Allah!" 43 00:02:38,870 --> 00:02:40,870 Saying, "Sufficient is your supplication, O Messenger of Allah! 44 00:02:41,870 --> 00:02:42,870 You have persistently implored your Lord, 45 00:02:43,870 --> 00:02:45,870 And Allah will surely fulfill for you what He promised you." 46 00:02:47,099 --> 00:02:52,099 Then the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) momentarily dozed off while in the shelter, 47 00:02:53,099 --> 00:02:54,099 Then he awoke and said: 48 00:02:55,099 --> 00:02:56,099 "Rejoice, O Abu Bakr! 49 00:02:57,099 --> 00:02:58,099 The victory of Allah has come to you. 50 00:02:59,099 --> 00:03:04,099 Here is Gabriel holding the reins of a horse, leading it through the dust of battle." 51 00:03:05,129 --> 00:03:08,129 And the Prophet (peace be upon him) said to him— 52 00:03:09,129 --> 00:03:11,129 May Allah be pleased with them both: 53 00:03:12,129 --> 00:03:13,129 "With one of you is Gabriel, 54 00:03:14,129 --> 00:03:16,129 And with the other is Michael." 55 00:03:17,289 --> 00:03:18,289 And on the Day of Uhud, 56 00:03:19,289 --> 00:03:23,289 At the critical moment when people scattered away from the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), 57 00:03:24,289 --> 00:03:28,289 And the rumor spread that the Prophet (peace be upon him) had been killed, 58 00:03:29,289 --> 00:03:33,289 Al-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him) charged forth like a lion, cutting through the ranks, 59 00:03:34,289 --> 00:03:35,289 Disregarding all mortal perils. 60 00:03:35,289 --> 00:03:40,289 He was the first to reach him, ready to ransom him with his own soul and body, 61 00:03:41,289 --> 00:03:42,289 His state declaring: 62 00:03:43,289 --> 00:03:46,289 "There is no good in life if the Messenger of Allah is pricked by a thorn!" 63 00:03:47,289 --> 00:03:49,610 And in the Hour of Difficulty on the Day of Tabuk, 64 00:03:50,610 --> 00:03:54,610 The banner of the Muslims was in the hands of al-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him). 65 00:03:55,610 --> 00:03:56,610 And on the Day of Hunayn, 66 00:03:57,610 --> 00:04:00,610 He did not abandon his post beside the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), 67 00:04:01,610 --> 00:04:03,610 Despite the people fleeing from him, 68 00:04:03,610 --> 00:04:08,610 Except for a tiny few who stood firm until Allah decreed victory for them. 69 00:04:09,610 --> 00:04:13,740 Say the same of all the battles and every critical situation, 70 00:04:14,740 --> 00:04:17,740 Where al-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him) was the trusted minister and advisor, 71 00:04:18,740 --> 00:04:19,740 The steadfast arm and supporter. 72 00:04:20,740 --> 00:04:25,740 He never harbored fear in his position beside the Prophet (peace be upon him), 73 00:04:26,740 --> 00:04:28,740 Despite being the primary target 74 00:04:29,740 --> 00:04:32,740 For every enemy lying in wait against this religion. 75 00:04:33,740 --> 00:04:39,250 And when the Prophet (peace be upon him) fell ill with the illness in which he passed away, 76 00:04:40,250 --> 00:04:43,250 He said, "Command Abu Bakr to lead the people in prayer." 77 00:04:44,250 --> 00:04:49,250 And he did not approve of anyone leading them in their prayer except Abu Bakr. 78 00:04:50,250 --> 00:04:54,250 And the Prophet (peace be upon him) once said during his final days: 79 00:04:55,250 --> 00:04:59,250 "Allah gave a servant the choice between this worldly life and that which is with Him, 80 00:05:00,250 --> 00:05:02,250 And that servant chose that which is with Allah." 81 00:05:02,250 --> 00:05:04,250 Thereupon Abu Bakr wept, 82 00:05:05,250 --> 00:05:07,250 And the Companions wondered at his weeping; 83 00:05:08,250 --> 00:05:10,250 For the Messenger of Allah was the servant given the choice, 84 00:05:11,250 --> 00:05:15,250 And Abu Bakr was the most knowledgeable among them concerning the Prophet (peace be upon him). 85 00:05:16,600 --> 00:05:21,600 And in the most distressful and difficult moment this world has ever known, 86 00:05:22,600 --> 00:05:24,600 On the day the earth bid farewell to its safety, 87 00:05:25,600 --> 00:05:26,600 And its light departed from it, 88 00:05:27,600 --> 00:05:29,600 Leaving everything in deep darkness; 89 00:05:29,600 --> 00:05:32,600 On the day hearts became estrangingly bewildered, faces turned pale, 90 00:05:33,600 --> 00:05:35,600 Eyes shed tears, and minds were overwhelmed with grief 91 00:05:36,600 --> 00:05:39,600 At the farewell of the beloved Prophet (peace be upon him)— 92 00:05:40,600 --> 00:05:44,629 During that time, Medina was in profound turmoil and agitation; 93 00:05:45,629 --> 00:05:49,629 Its people were deeply shaken, becoming utterly bewildered and disoriented, 94 00:05:50,629 --> 00:05:53,699 Until al-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him) arrived. 95 00:05:54,699 --> 00:05:55,699 He saw the state of the people as such, 96 00:05:56,699 --> 00:05:58,699 And proved to be the man of the hour. 97 00:05:59,790 --> 00:06:01,790 He entered upon the Prophet (peace be upon him) 98 00:06:02,790 --> 00:06:05,790 While he lay covered in the room of Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her). 99 00:06:06,790 --> 00:06:08,790 He uncovered his face, 100 00:06:09,790 --> 00:06:11,790 Kissed that pure forehead, and said: 101 00:06:12,790 --> 00:06:15,790 "May my father and mother be ransomed for you, O Messenger of Allah! 102 00:06:16,790 --> 00:06:18,790 You were noble in life and noble in death. 103 00:06:19,790 --> 00:06:21,790 By Allah, Allah will never combine two deaths upon you; 104 00:06:22,790 --> 00:06:26,790 As for the death decreed for you, you have now tasted it." 105 00:06:26,790 --> 00:06:28,889 Then he went out to the people and said: 106 00:06:29,889 --> 00:06:32,889 "O people! Whoever worshipped Muhammad, 107 00:06:33,889 --> 00:06:35,889 Muhammad has indeed died; 108 00:06:36,889 --> 00:06:40,889 But whoever worships Allah, Allah is Ever-Living and does not die." 109 00:06:41,889 --> 00:06:43,889 Then he recited His Almighty saying: 110 00:06:44,889 --> 00:06:46,889 And the souls of the people were instantly tranquilized. 111 00:06:47,889 --> 00:06:49,889 Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) said: 112 00:06:50,889 --> 00:06:52,889 "By Allah, it was as if the people did not know 113 00:06:53,889 --> 00:06:54,889 That Allah had revealed this verse 114 00:06:54,889 --> 00:06:56,889 Until Abu Bakr recited it." 115 00:06:57,889 --> 00:07:00,110 And this stance of al-Siddiq 116 00:07:01,110 --> 00:07:04,110 Was among the greatest stances of steadfastness in the entire world. 117 00:07:05,110 --> 00:07:08,110 May Allah reward him on behalf of the Muslims with the best of rewards. 118 00:07:09,110 --> 00:07:12,269 The discourse concerning al-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him) will continue, 119 00:07:13,269 --> 00:07:16,269 And we shall conclude it in the next episode, if Allah wills. 120 00:07:16,269 --> 00:07:19,870 To the Chosen Prophet, 121 00:07:20,870 --> 00:07:22,870 The best of companions—explicitly stated to be 122 00:07:23,870 --> 00:07:26,870 In the Garden of Eternity, an explicit text 123 00:07:27,870 --> 00:07:29,939 Increasing them in honor: 124 00:07:30,939 --> 00:07:32,939 They are Talhah, 125 00:07:33,939 --> 00:07:35,939 And Ibn Awf, 126 00:07:36,939 --> 00:07:38,939 And al-Zubayr, along with 127 00:07:39,939 --> 00:07:41,939 Abu Ubaydah, 128 00:07:42,939 --> 00:07:44,939 And the two Sa'ds, 129 00:07:44,939 --> 00:07:46,939 And the Caliphs.