1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:03,000 In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful. 2 00:00:03,000 --> 00:00:10,509 Mawaddah Association presents: The Ten Promised Paradise. 3 00:00:10,509 --> 00:00:17,170 'Ali ibn Abi Talib, may Allah be pleased with him. 4 00:00:17,170 --> 00:00:22,170 Love for the Companions and the Prophet's kin is an established Sunnah, 5 00:00:22,170 --> 00:00:27,170 With which I shall meet my Lord when He resurrects me. 6 00:00:27,170 --> 00:00:30,170 Love for the Companions and the Prophet's kin. 7 00:00:30,170 --> 00:00:35,170 Historians unanimously agree that 'Ali ibn Abi Talib, may Allah be pleased with him, 8 00:00:35,170 --> 00:00:39,170 Participated in all the military expeditions except Tabuk, 9 00:00:39,170 --> 00:00:46,170 And had noble stances before the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, on the battlefields. 10 00:00:46,170 --> 00:00:52,299 During the Battle of Badr, 'Ali ibn Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him) set out 11 00:00:52,299 --> 00:00:57,299 Alongside the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and Abu Lubabah the Ansari, 12 00:00:57,299 --> 00:01:02,299 Sharing a single camel and taking turns riding it. 13 00:01:02,299 --> 00:01:09,459 'Ali and Abu Lubabah said to the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him): 14 00:01:09,459 --> 00:01:12,459 "We will walk on your behalf, O Messenger of Allah." 15 00:01:12,459 --> 00:01:15,459 The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, replied: 16 00:01:15,459 --> 00:01:21,459 "Neither of you is stronger than I am, nor am I in any less need of the reward than you two." 17 00:01:21,459 --> 00:01:24,650 When the Muslims reached Badr 18 00:01:24,650 --> 00:01:27,650 And both armies took their positions, 19 00:01:27,650 --> 00:01:30,650 Three horsemen from Quraysh stepped forward: 20 00:01:30,650 --> 00:01:33,650 'Utbah ibn Rabi'ah, his brother Shaybah, 21 00:01:33,650 --> 00:01:36,650 And his son Al-Walid ibn 'Utbah, 22 00:01:36,650 --> 00:01:38,650 Demanding a duel. 23 00:01:38,650 --> 00:01:42,650 Three young men from the Ansar went out to face them, 24 00:01:42,650 --> 00:01:45,650 So 'Utbah asked, "Who are you?" 25 00:01:45,650 --> 00:01:48,650 They answered, "We are from the Ansar." 26 00:01:48,650 --> 00:01:51,650 He said, "We have no need of you; 27 00:01:51,650 --> 00:01:54,650 We only want our own cousins." 28 00:01:54,650 --> 00:01:57,650 The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 29 00:01:57,650 --> 00:02:00,650 "Stand, O Hamzah! Stand, O 'Ali! 30 00:02:00,650 --> 00:02:03,650 Stand, O 'Ubaydah ibn al-Harith!" 31 00:02:03,650 --> 00:02:05,650 They rose swiftly, 32 00:02:05,650 --> 00:02:08,650 Charging out like fierce lions, 33 00:02:08,650 --> 00:02:10,650 And clashed with the knights of disbelief 34 00:02:10,650 --> 00:02:13,650 To send them to their doom. 35 00:02:13,710 --> 00:02:16,710 As for Hamzah, he lunged toward 'Utbah 36 00:02:16,710 --> 00:02:19,710 And gave him a taste of the cup of death. 37 00:02:19,710 --> 00:02:22,710 As for 'Ali, he clashed with Shaybah 38 00:02:22,710 --> 00:02:25,710 And made him drink from the very same cup as his brother. 39 00:02:25,710 --> 00:02:27,710 As for 'Ubaydah, 40 00:02:27,710 --> 00:02:30,710 He and Al-Walid exchanged two strikes, 41 00:02:30,710 --> 00:02:33,710 Each wounding the other. 42 00:02:33,710 --> 00:02:36,710 Thereupon, Hamzah and 'Ali (may Allah be pleased with them) rushed 43 00:02:36,710 --> 00:02:38,710 Toward Al-Walid and slew him, 44 00:02:38,710 --> 00:02:40,710 Then carried 'Ubaydah ibn al-Harith 45 00:02:40,710 --> 00:02:42,710 Back to the Muslim camp. 46 00:02:42,710 --> 00:02:45,710 Concerning these two groups 47 00:02:45,710 --> 00:02:48,710 Of duelists, Allah revealed His words: 48 00:02:48,710 --> 00:03:43,610 On the day of Uhud, 49 00:03:43,610 --> 00:03:46,610 The battle turned against the Muslims, 50 00:03:46,610 --> 00:03:49,610 And a rumor spread that the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 51 00:03:49,610 --> 00:03:52,610 Had been killed. A surge of protective zeal 52 00:03:52,610 --> 00:03:55,610 Overcame the soul of 'Ali (may Allah be pleased with him). 53 00:03:55,610 --> 00:03:57,610 He went searching among the slain 54 00:03:57,610 --> 00:04:00,610 For the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, 55 00:04:00,610 --> 00:04:02,610 But could not find him. 56 00:04:02,610 --> 00:04:05,610 He said, "By Allah, the Messenger of Allah 57 00:04:05,610 --> 00:04:08,610 Would never flee, nor do I see him among the slain. 58 00:04:09,610 --> 00:04:12,610 Rather, I think Allah has become angry with us 59 00:04:12,610 --> 00:04:14,610 For what we did, 60 00:04:14,610 --> 00:04:17,610 And has taken up His Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. 61 00:04:17,610 --> 00:04:20,610 There is nothing better for me now than to fight 62 00:04:20,610 --> 00:04:22,610 Until I am killed." 63 00:04:22,610 --> 00:04:24,610 So he broke the scabbard of his sword 64 00:04:24,610 --> 00:04:26,610 And charged into the enemy. 65 00:04:26,610 --> 00:04:29,610 The Muslims parted ways for him, 66 00:04:29,610 --> 00:04:33,610 And he looked, and there was the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) 67 00:04:33,610 --> 00:04:35,670 In their midst. 68 00:04:35,670 --> 00:04:37,670 When the Battle of Uhud came to an end 69 00:04:37,670 --> 00:04:40,670 And the disbelievers of Quraysh withdrew from the battlefield, 70 00:04:40,670 --> 00:04:43,670 While the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) 71 00:04:43,670 --> 00:04:45,670 Remained there, 72 00:04:45,670 --> 00:04:47,670 He sent 'Ali ibn Abi Talib 73 00:04:47,670 --> 00:04:49,670 After the polytheists 74 00:04:49,670 --> 00:04:51,670 To confirm their departure, 75 00:04:51,670 --> 00:04:53,670 Telling him: 76 00:04:53,670 --> 00:04:55,670 "Track the enemy 77 00:04:55,670 --> 00:04:58,670 And see what they are doing and what they intend: 78 00:04:58,670 --> 00:05:00,670 If they lead their horses aside 79 00:05:00,670 --> 00:05:02,670 And mount their camels, 80 00:05:02,670 --> 00:05:04,670 Then they are heading for Mecca; 81 00:05:04,670 --> 00:05:07,670 But if they ride the horses and drive the camels, 82 00:05:07,670 --> 00:05:10,670 Then they intend to attack Medina. 83 00:05:10,670 --> 00:05:12,670 By the One in Whose hand my soul is, 84 00:05:12,670 --> 00:05:14,670 If they intend to march on it, 85 00:05:14,670 --> 00:05:16,670 I will surely march out against them there 86 00:05:16,670 --> 00:05:18,670 And fight them to the finish." 87 00:05:18,670 --> 00:05:22,860 'Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) set out in pursuit of them 88 00:05:22,860 --> 00:05:25,860 And saw that they had led the horses aside and mounted the camels, 89 00:05:25,860 --> 00:05:28,959 Heading toward Mecca. 90 00:05:28,959 --> 00:05:31,959 Then the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) ordered 91 00:05:31,959 --> 00:05:33,959 'Ali ibn Abi Talib 92 00:05:33,959 --> 00:05:35,959 To bring him some water. 93 00:05:35,959 --> 00:05:38,959 He brought him water from Mount Uhud, 94 00:05:38,959 --> 00:05:41,959 But when the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) 95 00:05:41,959 --> 00:05:44,959 Wanted to drink, he noticed an unpleasant odor 96 00:05:44,959 --> 00:05:46,959 And could not stomach it, 97 00:05:46,959 --> 00:05:49,959 So he washed his face with it, saying: 98 00:05:49,959 --> 00:05:54,959 "Fierce is Allah's wrath against whoever bloodied the face of Allah's Messenger." 99 00:05:54,959 --> 00:05:59,959 Then Fatimah, the daughter of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), arrived 100 00:05:59,959 --> 00:06:02,959 And began washing the blood from her father's face, 101 00:06:02,959 --> 00:06:06,019 While 'Ali poured the water over it. 102 00:06:06,019 --> 00:06:09,019 When Fatimah (may Allah be pleased with her) saw 103 00:06:09,019 --> 00:06:12,019 That the water only caused the blood to flow more profusely, 104 00:06:12,019 --> 00:06:14,019 She took a piece of straw mat, 105 00:06:14,019 --> 00:06:17,019 Burned it until it turned to ashes, 106 00:06:17,019 --> 00:06:19,019 And applied it to the wound, 107 00:06:19,019 --> 00:06:21,790 Whereupon the bleeding stopped. 108 00:06:21,790 --> 00:06:23,790 During the Battle of the Trench, 109 00:06:23,790 --> 00:06:28,790 'Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) was with the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, 110 00:06:28,790 --> 00:06:31,790 Preoccupied with repelling the polytheists 111 00:06:31,790 --> 00:06:34,790 Until the 'Asr prayer had passed them by. 112 00:06:34,790 --> 00:06:37,790 The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: 113 00:06:37,790 --> 00:06:40,790 "They distracted us from the middle prayer, 114 00:06:40,790 --> 00:06:41,790 The 'Asr prayer. 115 00:06:41,790 --> 00:06:45,790 May Allah fill their homes and their graves with fire!" 116 00:06:45,790 --> 00:06:47,790 They then performed the 'Asr prayer 117 00:06:47,790 --> 00:06:51,430 Between the Maghrib and 'Isha prayers. 118 00:06:51,430 --> 00:06:54,430 'Ali ibn Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him) was also 119 00:06:54,430 --> 00:06:57,430 Among those honored to give the Pledge of Ridwan, 120 00:06:57,430 --> 00:07:01,430 Pledging allegiance to the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) 121 00:07:01,430 --> 00:07:03,430 Beneath the tree, 122 00:07:03,430 --> 00:07:04,430 Concerning which Allah sent down His revelation. 123 00:07:04,430 --> 00:07:07,430 When the peace treaty was being concluded between the Prophet (peace be upon him) 124 00:07:07,430 --> 00:07:09,430 And the people of Mecca, 125 00:07:09,430 --> 00:07:13,430 The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) summoned 'Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) 126 00:07:13,430 --> 00:07:16,430 To write the terms of the treaty. 127 00:07:16,430 --> 00:07:20,430 The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said to him: 128 00:07:20,430 --> 00:07:23,430 "Write: In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful." 129 00:07:23,430 --> 00:07:25,430 But Suhayl ibn 'Amr, 130 00:07:25,430 --> 00:07:28,430 The chief negotiator for the people of Mecca, said: 131 00:07:28,430 --> 00:07:30,430 "As for 'the Entirely Merciful,' 132 00:07:30,430 --> 00:07:32,430 By Allah, I do not know what it means; 133 00:07:32,430 --> 00:07:36,500 Rather, write: In Your name, O Allah." 134 00:07:36,500 --> 00:07:39,500 The Prophet (peace be upon him) said to 'Ali: 135 00:07:39,500 --> 00:07:42,500 "Write: In Your name, O Allah." 136 00:07:42,500 --> 00:07:44,500 Then he said: 137 00:07:44,500 --> 00:07:49,500 "This is what Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah, has agreed upon with Suhayl ibn 'Amr." 138 00:07:49,500 --> 00:07:51,500 Suhayl objected: 139 00:07:51,500 --> 00:07:54,500 "By Allah, if we had known that you were the Messenger of Allah, 140 00:07:54,500 --> 00:07:58,500 We would not have barred you from the House nor fought you; 141 00:07:58,500 --> 00:08:01,500 Rather, write: Muhammad ibn 'Abdillah." 142 00:08:01,500 --> 00:08:05,620 The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: 143 00:08:05,620 --> 00:08:10,620 "By Allah, I am truly the Messenger of Allah, even if you reject me." 144 00:08:10,620 --> 00:08:14,660 Then the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said to 'Ali: 145 00:08:14,660 --> 00:08:17,660 "Erase it." 146 00:08:17,660 --> 00:08:19,660 'Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) replied: 147 00:08:19,660 --> 00:08:23,660 "By Allah, he is the Messenger of Allah despite your disdain, 148 00:08:23,660 --> 00:08:26,660 And by Allah, I will not erase it." 149 00:08:26,660 --> 00:08:32,820 So the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said to 'Ali, "Show me where it is," 150 00:08:32,820 --> 00:08:37,820 And the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) erased it with his own noble hand. 151 00:08:37,820 --> 00:08:45,519 'Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) also took part in the Battle of Khaybar alongside the Prophet (peace be upon him), 152 00:08:45,519 --> 00:08:48,519 Where he had a celebrated feat 153 00:08:48,519 --> 00:08:52,519 Envied by everyone present on that day. 154 00:08:52,519 --> 00:09:00,519 Each day, the Prophet (peace be upon him) had been handing the banner to one of the heroes among the Companions 155 00:09:00,519 --> 00:09:02,519 Over the course of several days, 156 00:09:02,519 --> 00:09:07,649 Yet some of Khaybar's fortresses remained unconquered. 157 00:09:07,649 --> 00:09:11,649 On one of the nights of this great campaign, 158 00:09:11,649 --> 00:09:15,649 The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said to his companions: 159 00:09:15,649 --> 00:09:22,649 "Tomorrow I will surely give the banner to a man who loves Allah and His Messenger, and whom Allah and His Messenger love; 160 00:09:22,649 --> 00:09:25,649 He will not return until victory is granted through him." 161 00:09:25,649 --> 00:09:30,710 Many of the Companions hoped that they would be that man, 162 00:09:30,710 --> 00:09:34,710 So much so that 'Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) said: 163 00:09:34,710 --> 00:09:38,840 "I never desired leadership except on that day." 164 00:09:38,840 --> 00:09:42,840 The men spent their night wondering who would receive this honor, 165 00:09:42,840 --> 00:09:47,840 And in the morning, they went to the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), 166 00:09:47,840 --> 00:09:50,840 Each of them hoping it would be given to him. 167 00:09:50,840 --> 00:09:54,840 The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) asked: 168 00:09:54,840 --> 00:09:56,840 "Where is 'Ali ibn Abi Talib?" 169 00:09:56,840 --> 00:10:01,840 It was said, "O Messenger of Allah, he is sick with an ailment in his eyes." 170 00:10:01,840 --> 00:10:03,840 So they sent for him, 171 00:10:03,840 --> 00:10:07,840 And Muhammad ibn Maslamah brought him, leading him by the hand. 172 00:10:07,840 --> 00:10:11,840 The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) spat lightly into his eyes 173 00:10:11,840 --> 00:10:13,840 And prayed for him, 174 00:10:13,840 --> 00:10:17,840 And he was instantly healed as though he had never suffered any pain. 175 00:10:17,840 --> 00:10:20,840 He then handed him the banner and said to him: 176 00:10:20,840 --> 00:10:24,840 "Advance steadily until you enter their territory, 177 00:10:24,840 --> 00:10:26,840 Then invite them to Islam, 178 00:10:26,840 --> 00:10:30,840 And inform them of their obligations regarding Allah's rights within it. 179 00:10:30,840 --> 00:10:34,840 For by Allah, that Allah should guide a single man through you 180 00:10:34,840 --> 00:10:37,840 Is better for you than possessing red camels." 181 00:10:38,840 --> 00:10:42,840 'Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) advanced toward the Jewish fortresses, 182 00:10:42,840 --> 00:10:44,840 And Marhab stepped forward to meet them— 183 00:10:44,840 --> 00:10:46,840 One of the Jewish champions 184 00:10:46,840 --> 00:10:49,840 And their fiercest warrior of all— 185 00:10:49,840 --> 00:10:51,899 Demanding a duel, 186 00:10:51,899 --> 00:10:53,899 Chanting his battle verses: 187 00:10:53,899 --> 00:10:56,899 "Khaybar well knows that I am Marhab, 188 00:10:56,899 --> 00:10:59,899 Fully armed, a battle-tested champion, 189 00:10:59,899 --> 00:11:04,000 When wars advance ablaze with flames." 190 00:11:04,000 --> 00:11:07,000 'Ali ibn Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him) marched out against him, 191 00:11:07,000 --> 00:11:09,000 Reciting in return: 192 00:11:09,000 --> 00:11:12,000 "I am the one whose mother named him Haydarah, 193 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:16,000 Like a fierce lion of the forest, terrifying to behold, 194 00:11:16,000 --> 00:11:19,000 Repaying them fully in bountiful measure." 195 00:11:19,000 --> 00:11:22,100 The two heroic knights clashed, 196 00:11:22,100 --> 00:11:25,100 Locking in fierce single combat 197 00:11:25,100 --> 00:11:28,100 And trading terrifying blows, 198 00:11:28,100 --> 00:11:30,100 While both armies 199 00:11:30,100 --> 00:11:34,100 watching closely to see the outcome of this duel. 200 00:11:34,100 --> 00:11:36,100 Thereupon, 'Ali 201 00:11:36,100 --> 00:11:39,100 struck Marhab's head, cleaving it in two, 202 00:11:39,100 --> 00:11:41,100 and Marhab was slain. 203 00:11:41,100 --> 00:11:43,100 The Muslims proclaimed the takbir, 204 00:11:43,100 --> 00:11:45,100 the Jewish forces were routed, 205 00:11:45,100 --> 00:11:47,740 and victory was achieved at his hands. 206 00:11:47,740 --> 00:11:51,740 When the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, resolved 207 00:11:51,740 --> 00:11:53,740 to conquer Makkah, 208 00:11:53,740 --> 00:11:57,740 he prayed to Allah Almighty to conceal their plans from its people, 209 00:11:57,740 --> 00:12:00,740 so that no fighting would take place among them. 210 00:12:00,740 --> 00:12:03,740 Then an unforeseen incident occurred: 211 00:12:03,740 --> 00:12:08,740 Hatib Ibn Abi Balta'ah, may Allah be pleased with him, sent a letter to Quraysh 212 00:12:08,740 --> 00:12:12,740 informing them of the departure of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 213 00:12:12,740 --> 00:12:14,740 and his march toward them, 214 00:12:14,740 --> 00:12:17,740 dispatching the letter with a woman. 215 00:12:17,740 --> 00:12:21,799 Divine revelation descended upon the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 216 00:12:21,799 --> 00:12:23,799 informing him of what Hatib had done. 217 00:12:23,799 --> 00:12:26,799 So the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, sent 218 00:12:26,799 --> 00:12:28,799 for 'Ali Ibn Abi Talib, 219 00:12:28,799 --> 00:12:30,799 al-Zubayr Ibn al-'Awwam, 220 00:12:30,799 --> 00:12:33,799 and Abu Marthad, may Allah be pleased with them, 221 00:12:33,799 --> 00:12:38,799 and instructed them: "Go until you reach Rawdat Khakh, 222 00:12:38,799 --> 00:12:44,799 for there is a woman there carrying a letter from Hatib Ibn Abi Balta'ah to the polytheists; 223 00:12:44,799 --> 00:12:46,799 bring it to me." 224 00:12:46,799 --> 00:12:49,799 The three rode off on their horses 225 00:12:49,799 --> 00:12:54,799 until they intercepted the woman right where the Prophet, peace be upon him, had told them. 226 00:12:54,799 --> 00:12:56,799 They said to her: 227 00:12:56,799 --> 00:12:58,799 "Where is the letter in your possession?" 228 00:12:58,799 --> 00:13:01,830 She replied: "I have no letter with me." 229 00:13:01,830 --> 00:13:03,830 So they made her camel kneel, 230 00:13:03,830 --> 00:13:05,830 searched her luggage, 231 00:13:05,830 --> 00:13:07,830 but found nothing. 232 00:13:07,830 --> 00:13:10,830 Al-Zubayr and Abu Marthad said: 233 00:13:10,830 --> 00:13:12,830 "We do not see any letter with her." 234 00:13:12,830 --> 00:13:14,830 'Ali said to them: 235 00:13:14,830 --> 00:13:19,830 "You well know that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, has not lied!" 236 00:13:19,830 --> 00:13:23,830 Then 'Ali swore an oath, saying: 237 00:13:23,830 --> 00:13:25,830 "By Allah, you will either produce the letter, 238 00:13:25,830 --> 00:13:27,830 or we will strip you of your clothes!" 239 00:13:27,830 --> 00:13:30,929 At that point, she told them: "Turn away," 240 00:13:30,929 --> 00:13:35,929 took it out from between the braids of her hair, and handed it over to them. 241 00:13:35,929 --> 00:13:39,929 They brought it to the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 242 00:13:39,929 --> 00:13:43,990 and the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, asked Hatib: 243 00:13:43,990 --> 00:13:46,990 "What prompted you to do what you did?" 244 00:13:46,990 --> 00:13:48,990 Hatib offered his apology, 245 00:13:48,990 --> 00:13:51,990 and the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, accepted his excuse, 246 00:13:51,990 --> 00:13:56,990 saying: "He has spoken the truth; do not say anything of him except good." 247 00:13:56,990 --> 00:13:59,600 During the Battle of Hunayn, 248 00:13:59,600 --> 00:14:02,600 when the people were exposed and routed, 249 00:14:02,600 --> 00:14:06,600 having fallen into the ambush laid for them by the people of al-Ta'if, 250 00:14:06,600 --> 00:14:10,600 the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, moved toward the right 251 00:14:10,600 --> 00:14:12,600 and proclaimed: 252 00:14:12,600 --> 00:14:14,600 "To me, O people! 253 00:14:14,600 --> 00:14:16,600 Come to me! 254 00:14:16,600 --> 00:14:18,600 I am the Messenger of Allah! 255 00:14:18,600 --> 00:14:20,600 I am Muhammad Ibn 'Abdillah!" 256 00:14:20,600 --> 00:14:23,629 In those critical moments, none remained with him 257 00:14:23,629 --> 00:14:27,629 save a small band of the Companions and his household, 258 00:14:27,629 --> 00:14:31,629 among whom was 'Ali Ibn Abi Talib, may Allah be pleased with him. 259 00:14:31,629 --> 00:14:34,629 They fought fiercely against the polytheists and resisted, 260 00:14:34,629 --> 00:14:37,629 and the Muslims rallied around them 261 00:14:37,629 --> 00:14:41,629 until Allah decreed for them a manifest victory. 262 00:14:41,629 --> 00:14:43,629 During the fighting, 263 00:14:43,629 --> 00:14:45,629 there was at the forefront of Hawazin 264 00:14:45,629 --> 00:14:47,629 a man of massive build 265 00:14:47,629 --> 00:14:49,629 riding a red camel, 266 00:14:49,629 --> 00:14:52,629 bearing a black banner in his hand. 267 00:14:52,629 --> 00:14:56,629 Whenever he caught up with someone ahead of him, he impaled him with it, 268 00:14:56,629 --> 00:14:58,629 and if anyone bypassed him, 269 00:14:58,629 --> 00:15:01,629 he thrust it back at him, stabbing him in the back, 270 00:15:01,629 --> 00:15:04,629 inflicting heavy casualties among the people. 271 00:15:04,629 --> 00:15:08,629 So 'Ali Ibn Abi Talib and a man from the Ansar lay in wait for him, 272 00:15:08,629 --> 00:15:10,629 both intending to strike him down. 273 00:15:10,629 --> 00:15:12,629 'Ali came upon him from behind 274 00:15:12,629 --> 00:15:16,629 and slashed the hock of the camel, 275 00:15:16,629 --> 00:15:18,629 causing it to collapse onto its haunches. 276 00:15:18,629 --> 00:15:21,629 Then the Ansari leapt at the man 277 00:15:21,629 --> 00:15:26,629 and struck him a blow that severed his foot along with half his shin, 278 00:15:26,629 --> 00:15:29,629 leaving him sprawled on the ground, covered in his own blood. 279 00:15:29,629 --> 00:15:31,629 The battle raged on 280 00:15:31,629 --> 00:15:36,269 until the polytheists suffered defeat. 281 00:15:36,269 --> 00:15:41,269 'Ali did not participate in the expedition of Tabuk alongside the Muslims, 282 00:15:41,269 --> 00:15:43,269 the reason being 283 00:15:43,269 --> 00:15:46,269 that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 284 00:15:46,269 --> 00:15:49,299 left him behind in charge of his household in Madinah. 285 00:15:49,299 --> 00:15:52,299 'Ali said: "O Messenger of Allah, 286 00:15:52,299 --> 00:15:55,299 are you leaving me behind with the women and children?" 287 00:15:55,299 --> 00:15:59,299 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, replied: 288 00:15:59,299 --> 00:16:04,299 "Are you not pleased to hold the same station to me as Aaron did to Moses, 289 00:16:04,299 --> 00:16:07,299 except that there will be no prophet after me?" 290 00:16:07,299 --> 00:16:10,980 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, had written 291 00:16:10,980 --> 00:16:13,980 a letter to the people of Najran, 292 00:16:13,980 --> 00:16:15,980 inviting them therein to Islam, 293 00:16:15,980 --> 00:16:18,980 or to pay the jizyah, or to face war. 294 00:16:18,980 --> 00:16:22,980 The people of Najran were deeply alarmed by this, 295 00:16:22,980 --> 00:16:27,980 and they dispatched a delegation to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 296 00:16:27,980 --> 00:16:30,980 consisting of sixty men. 297 00:16:30,980 --> 00:16:33,980 When the delegation arrived in Madinah, 298 00:16:33,980 --> 00:16:39,980 they began disputing with the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, concerning 'Isa, peace be upon him, 299 00:16:39,980 --> 00:16:44,980 while the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, recited the Qur'an to them 300 00:16:44,980 --> 00:16:47,980 and refuted their falsehood with clear proof. 301 00:16:47,980 --> 00:16:49,980 When they were overcome by argument, 302 00:16:49,980 --> 00:16:54,980 they challenged the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, to a mutual imprecation (mubahalah), 303 00:16:54,980 --> 00:16:58,980 and the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, agreed, 304 00:16:58,980 --> 00:17:00,980 and Allah Almighty revealed verses concerning it. 305 00:17:00,980 --> 00:17:03,980 When the appointed day arrived, 306 00:17:03,980 --> 00:17:06,980 the Christians came in their crowds, 307 00:17:06,980 --> 00:17:09,980 and the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, came forth 308 00:17:09,980 --> 00:17:14,980 accompanied by 'Ali Ibn Abi Talib, al-Hasan, and al-Husayn, 309 00:17:14,980 --> 00:17:15,980 and said: 310 00:17:15,980 --> 00:17:18,980 "O Allah, these are my household." 311 00:17:18,980 --> 00:17:23,039 When al-'Aqib, the chief of the Christians, saw them, 312 00:17:23,039 --> 00:17:26,039 he said to those with him: "Do not enter into mutual imprecation with him, 313 00:17:26,039 --> 00:17:28,039 for if you do, 314 00:17:28,039 --> 00:17:31,039 this valley will blaze with fire upon you! 315 00:17:31,039 --> 00:17:34,039 Muhammad is indeed a messenger sent by Allah, 316 00:17:34,039 --> 00:17:39,039 and you know that he has brought you the decisive truth concerning 'Isa." 317 00:17:39,039 --> 00:17:41,039 So they abandoned the mubahalah 318 00:17:41,039 --> 00:17:43,039 and returned to their land 319 00:17:43,039 --> 00:17:47,039 after agreeing to pay the jizyah to the Muslims. 320 00:17:47,039 --> 00:17:50,710 In the next episode, by Allah's leave, 321 00:17:50,710 --> 00:17:54,710 we will explore the stances of 'Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, 322 00:17:54,710 --> 00:17:58,710 during the final days of the Beloved, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 323 00:17:58,710 --> 00:18:02,710 and during the eras of the Rightly Guided Caliphs who preceded him, 324 00:18:02,710 --> 00:18:04,710 if Allah wills. 325 00:18:15,470 --> 00:18:19,539 May they dwell in the Gardens of Eternity, 326 00:18:19,539 --> 00:18:22,539 their honor ever increased: 327 00:18:22,539 --> 00:18:25,539 Talhah, 328 00:18:25,539 --> 00:18:27,539 Ibn 'Awf, 329 00:18:27,539 --> 00:18:29,539 al-Zubayr, 330 00:18:29,539 --> 00:18:31,539 along with 331 00:18:31,539 --> 00:18:33,539 Abu 'Ubaydah, 332 00:18:33,539 --> 00:18:35,539 the two Sa'ds, 333 00:18:35,539 --> 00:18:38,539 and the Caliphs.