1 00:00:00,460 --> 00:00:03,459 Pause, 2 00:00:03,459 --> 00:00:08,460 and get to know the Companions, the scholars, and the greatest figures. 3 00:00:12,460 --> 00:00:16,460 A new challenge: Who am I? 4 00:00:16,460 --> 00:00:22,539 I am one of the prominent Companions, 5 00:00:22,539 --> 00:00:27,539 and one of the paternal uncles of the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, who migrated. 6 00:00:27,539 --> 00:00:30,539 I was a nobleman among the chieftains of Makkah, 7 00:00:30,539 --> 00:00:33,539 where I grew up alongside my nephew 8 00:00:33,539 --> 00:00:38,729 and foster brother, Muhammad, peace be upon him. 9 00:00:38,729 --> 00:00:41,729 I was known for courage and generosity, 10 00:00:41,729 --> 00:00:44,729 and I was one of Quraysh's fiercest youths, 11 00:00:44,729 --> 00:00:46,729 possessing the most unyielding pride and resolve. 12 00:00:46,729 --> 00:00:50,729 I loved hunting and spent much of my time pursuing it. 13 00:00:50,729 --> 00:00:55,530 Once, I returned carrying my bow across my shoulder, 14 00:00:55,530 --> 00:00:57,530 coming back from a hunt, 15 00:00:57,530 --> 00:01:01,530 and I passed by a female servant of 'Abdullah ibn Jud'an. 16 00:01:01,530 --> 00:01:04,530 She said to me, "O Abu 'Umarah, 17 00:01:04,530 --> 00:01:08,530 if only you had seen what your nephew suffered at the hands of Abu Jahl! 18 00:01:08,530 --> 00:01:11,530 He found him right here, hurt him, and insulted him, 19 00:01:11,530 --> 00:01:14,530 treating him with utter contempt, 20 00:01:14,530 --> 00:01:18,530 then walked away while Muhammad did not utter a single word to him." 21 00:01:18,530 --> 00:01:20,530 When I heard that, 22 00:01:20,530 --> 00:01:23,530 fierce protective zeal for my nephew seized me, 23 00:01:23,530 --> 00:01:25,530 and fury took hold of me. 24 00:01:25,530 --> 00:01:30,530 I departed immediately, without stopping to converse with anyone as I usually did. 25 00:01:30,530 --> 00:01:33,530 When I entered the assembly hall of the Dar al-Nadwah, 26 00:01:33,530 --> 00:01:36,530 I saw Abu Jahl sitting among the people. 27 00:01:36,530 --> 00:01:38,530 I marched straight toward him, 28 00:01:38,530 --> 00:01:41,530 and as soon as I stood over his head, 29 00:01:41,530 --> 00:01:44,530 I raised my bow and struck him with it, 30 00:01:44,530 --> 00:01:47,530 inflicting a severe and ghastly gash on his head. 31 00:01:47,530 --> 00:01:49,530 Then I said to him, 32 00:01:49,530 --> 00:01:51,530 "Do you dare revile him while I follow his religion, 33 00:01:51,530 --> 00:01:53,530 proclaiming what he proclaims? 34 00:01:53,530 --> 00:01:56,530 Retaliate against me if you can!" 35 00:01:56,530 --> 00:01:59,530 Men from Banu Makhzum rose up against me, 36 00:01:59,530 --> 00:02:01,530 but Abu Jahl said, 37 00:02:01,530 --> 00:02:03,530 "Leave Abu 'Umarah alone, 38 00:02:03,530 --> 00:02:08,530 for by Allah, I insulted his nephew most vilely." 39 00:02:08,530 --> 00:02:10,560 I left their presence, 40 00:02:10,560 --> 00:02:14,560 while Allah had cast the love of Islam into my heart, 41 00:02:14,560 --> 00:02:16,560 and thus I embraced Islam at that moment. 42 00:02:16,560 --> 00:02:20,560 Through my conversion, the strength of the Muslims was greatly bolstered. 43 00:02:20,560 --> 00:02:24,639 I migrated to Madinah, 44 00:02:24,639 --> 00:02:28,639 and took part in the Battle of Badr alongside the Prophet, peace be upon him. 45 00:02:28,639 --> 00:02:33,639 I killed the very first polytheist fallen in that battle, 46 00:02:33,639 --> 00:02:38,639 when al-Aswad ibn 'Abd al-Asad al-Makhzumi came forward 47 00:02:38,639 --> 00:02:43,639 having vowed to Allah that he would drink from our cistern, demolish it, 48 00:02:43,639 --> 00:02:45,639 or die trying. 49 00:02:45,639 --> 00:02:47,639 So I went out to face him, 50 00:02:47,639 --> 00:02:49,639 and when we clashed, 51 00:02:49,639 --> 00:02:51,639 I dealt him a blow with my sword. 52 00:02:51,639 --> 00:02:53,639 He then crawled toward the cistern, 53 00:02:53,639 --> 00:02:56,639 desperate to fulfill his oath, 54 00:02:56,639 --> 00:03:01,639 so I struck him again and killed him before he could reach it. 55 00:03:01,639 --> 00:03:06,639 Then three of their champions emerged demanding a duel, 56 00:03:06,639 --> 00:03:12,750 so the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, ordered me, 57 00:03:12,750 --> 00:03:17,780 along with 'Ubaydah ibn al-Harith and 'Ali ibn Abi Talib, 58 00:03:17,780 --> 00:03:19,780 to go out to meet them. 59 00:03:19,780 --> 00:03:23,780 We fought them in single combat and killed them all, 60 00:03:23,780 --> 00:03:26,780 and that was the very first duel in Islam. 61 00:03:26,780 --> 00:03:29,780 Regarding us, Allah Almighty revealed: 62 00:03:29,780 --> 00:03:33,780 "These are two adversaries who have disputed over their Lord..." 63 00:03:33,780 --> 00:03:35,780 down to the end of the verses. 64 00:03:35,780 --> 00:03:37,780 Then the general battle commenced, 65 00:03:37,780 --> 00:03:40,780 and I placed an ostrich feather upon my chest, 66 00:03:40,780 --> 00:03:43,780 fighting vigorously, slaying and striking down the enemy. 67 00:03:43,780 --> 00:03:46,780 I wore an ostrich feather upon my chest 68 00:03:46,780 --> 00:03:48,780 and engaged the polytheists in combat, 69 00:03:48,780 --> 00:03:50,780 felling their mightiest champions 70 00:03:50,780 --> 00:03:53,780 and dislodging them from their positions, 71 00:03:53,780 --> 00:03:55,780 until Allah routed them. 72 00:03:55,780 --> 00:03:58,849 After the battle, Umayyah ibn Khalaf asked 73 00:03:58,849 --> 00:04:00,849 while he was a captive: 74 00:04:00,849 --> 00:04:04,849 "Who was the man marked with the ostrich feather on his chest, 75 00:04:04,849 --> 00:04:07,849 the one who wreaked such havoc upon us?" 76 00:04:07,849 --> 00:04:10,939 The Muslims gave me the title "The Lion of Allah" 77 00:04:10,939 --> 00:04:14,939 and "The Lion of His Messenger," peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 78 00:04:14,939 --> 00:04:17,040 So, who am I? 79 00:04:17,040 --> 00:04:22,579 Share your answers with us in the comments below the video, 80 00:04:22,579 --> 00:04:26,829 and we will pin the correct answer in the comments 81 00:04:26,829 --> 00:04:29,829 when the next episode is released, 82 00:04:29,829 --> 00:04:31,829 if Allah wills. 83 00:04:31,829 --> 00:04:36,899 The best of generations in stances and exemplary conduct, 84 00:04:36,899 --> 00:04:41,899 they followed the Messenger whenever he strove or spoke. 85 00:04:41,899 --> 00:04:46,899 They were here, quenching the clouds of our life, 86 00:04:46,899 --> 00:04:51,899 and wherever we stand, their memory rises high. 87 00:04:51,899 --> 00:04:56,899 They departed, leaving a question deep within the conscience: 88 00:04:56,899 --> 00:05:01,899 Has any star ever risen and shone as brightly as they did? 89 00:05:01,899 --> 00:05:06,899 Through their deeds, they filled existence with glory, 90 00:05:06,899 --> 00:05:11,899 and through them, the world of mankind flourished in grace.