1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:03,000 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. 2 00:00:15,220 --> 00:00:18,219 Mawaddah Association is pleased 3 00:00:18,219 --> 00:00:22,219 to present to you vignettes from the lives of the Companions, 4 00:00:22,219 --> 00:00:25,219 written by 'Abd al-Rahman Ra'fat al-Basha, 5 00:00:25,219 --> 00:00:27,260 may Allah have mercy upon him. 6 00:00:27,260 --> 00:00:31,140 Hakim ibn Hizam, 7 00:00:31,140 --> 00:00:33,210 may Allah be pleased with him. 8 00:00:45,390 --> 00:00:49,990 Has the story of this Companion reached you? 9 00:00:49,990 --> 00:00:55,990 History records that he was the only human ever born inside the Venerable Ka'bah. 10 00:00:55,990 --> 00:00:59,149 As for the story of his birth, 11 00:00:59,149 --> 00:01:05,150 its summary is that his mother entered the interior of the Ka'bah with a group of her peers 12 00:01:05,150 --> 00:01:07,150 to tour it, 13 00:01:07,150 --> 00:01:12,340 as it was open that day for a special occasion. 14 00:01:12,340 --> 00:01:15,340 She was pregnant with him at the time, 15 00:01:15,340 --> 00:01:18,700 and labor pains suddenly struck her while she was inside the Ka'bah. 16 00:01:18,700 --> 00:01:21,950 Unable to leave, 17 00:01:21,950 --> 00:01:25,950 a leather mat was brought for her, and she gave birth to her child upon it. 18 00:01:25,950 --> 00:01:27,950 That child was none other than 19 00:01:27,950 --> 00:01:30,950 Hakim ibn Hizam ibn Khuwaylid, 20 00:01:30,950 --> 00:01:34,019 the nephew of the Mother of the Believers, 21 00:01:34,019 --> 00:01:37,019 Lady Khadijah bint Khuwaylid, 22 00:01:37,019 --> 00:01:40,049 may Allah be pleased with her and grant her satisfaction. 23 00:01:40,049 --> 00:01:44,049 Hakim ibn Hizam grew up in a family of noble lineage, 24 00:01:44,049 --> 00:01:47,049 immense stature, and vast wealth. 25 00:01:47,049 --> 00:01:52,049 In addition to that, he was wise, generous, and virtuous; 26 00:01:52,049 --> 00:01:56,049 thus, his people made him a leader and entrusted him with the office of *rifadah* (providing hospitality to pilgrims). 27 00:01:56,049 --> 00:01:58,049 He used to spend from his own personal wealth 28 00:01:58,049 --> 00:02:04,049 to aid destitute pilgrims visiting the Sacred House of Allah during the Pre-Islamic Era of Ignorance (*Jahiliyyah*). 29 00:02:04,049 --> 00:02:12,180 Hakim was a close, intimate friend of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, before his prophetic mission began. 30 00:02:12,180 --> 00:02:16,180 Although he was five years older than the Noble Prophet, 31 00:02:16,180 --> 00:02:20,180 he felt great affection and comfort in his presence, 32 00:02:20,180 --> 00:02:24,180 finding peace in his companionship and gatherings. 33 00:02:24,180 --> 00:02:27,210 The Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 34 00:02:27,210 --> 00:02:32,210 reciprocated his affection with affection and his friendship with friendship. 35 00:02:32,210 --> 00:02:37,210 Then came the bond of marriage, strengthening the connection between them even further, 36 00:02:37,210 --> 00:02:41,210 when the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, married 37 00:02:41,210 --> 00:02:46,210 his paternal aunt, Khadijah bint Khuwaylid, may Allah be pleased with her. 38 00:02:46,210 --> 00:02:53,340 After all we have detailed regarding Hakim's close relationship with the Prophet, peace be upon him, you might be astonished 39 00:02:53,340 --> 00:02:57,340 to learn that Hakim did not embrace Islam until the day of the Conquest of Makkah, 40 00:02:57,340 --> 00:03:02,340 after more than twenty years had passed 41 00:03:02,340 --> 00:03:05,340 since the advent of the Prophet's mission, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 42 00:03:05,340 --> 00:03:09,500 It would have been expected that a man like Hakim ibn Hizam— 43 00:03:09,500 --> 00:03:12,500 whom Allah had blessed with such a sound mind 44 00:03:12,500 --> 00:03:18,500 and granted such close proximity to the Prophet, peace be upon him— 45 00:03:18,500 --> 00:03:21,500 would be among the first to believe in him, 46 00:03:21,500 --> 00:03:25,500 affirm his call, and follow his guidance. 47 00:03:25,500 --> 00:03:30,500 But it was the will of Allah, and whatever Allah wills comes to pass. 48 00:03:30,500 --> 00:03:34,659 Just as we marvel at the delay in Hakim ibn Hizam's acceptance of Islam, 49 00:03:34,659 --> 00:03:38,659 he himself was equally astonished by it. 50 00:03:38,659 --> 00:03:42,659 For no sooner had he entered Islam and tasted the sweetness of faith 51 00:03:42,659 --> 00:03:47,659 than he began biting his fingertips in remorse over every moment of his life spent 52 00:03:47,659 --> 00:03:51,659 associating partners with Allah and denying His Prophet. 53 00:03:51,659 --> 00:03:55,659 His son saw him weeping after he embraced Islam 54 00:03:55,659 --> 00:03:58,659 and asked, "What makes you cry, my father?" 55 00:03:58,659 --> 00:04:03,659 He replied, "Many things make me weep, my son. 56 00:04:03,659 --> 00:04:07,659 The first is my delay in accepting Islam, 57 00:04:07,659 --> 00:04:11,659 which caused me to be preceded in so many righteous deeds that, 58 00:04:11,659 --> 00:04:14,659 even if I were to spend an earth full of gold, 59 00:04:14,659 --> 00:04:17,660 I could never attain them. 60 00:04:17,660 --> 00:04:20,720 Furthermore, Allah saved me on the days of Badr and Uhud, 61 00:04:20,720 --> 00:04:23,720 and I said to myself back then, 62 00:04:23,720 --> 00:04:28,720 'I will never again help Quraysh against the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 63 00:04:28,720 --> 00:04:31,720 nor will I go out from Makkah.' 64 00:04:31,720 --> 00:04:35,819 Yet, before long, I was dragged into supporting Quraysh once more. 65 00:04:35,819 --> 00:04:38,879 Moreover, whenever I intended to embrace Islam, 66 00:04:38,879 --> 00:04:41,879 I looked at the remaining elders of Quraysh— 67 00:04:41,879 --> 00:04:44,879 elders of age and dignity— 68 00:04:44,879 --> 00:04:48,879 clinging stubbornly to their Pre-Islamic customs, 69 00:04:48,879 --> 00:04:51,939 so I followed their example and went along with them. 70 00:04:51,939 --> 00:04:54,980 Oh, how I wish I had not done so! 71 00:04:54,980 --> 00:04:59,980 Nothing destroyed us except following the example of our forefathers and leaders. 72 00:04:59,980 --> 00:05:03,199 So why should I not weep, my son?" 73 00:05:03,199 --> 00:05:07,199 Just as we marveled at the delay in Hakim ibn Hizam's acceptance of Islam, 74 00:05:07,199 --> 00:05:11,199 and just as he himself marveled at it, 75 00:05:11,199 --> 00:05:14,199 the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 76 00:05:14,199 --> 00:05:19,199 was likewise amazed that a man possessing the forbearance and intellect of Hakim ibn Hizam 77 00:05:19,199 --> 00:05:22,199 could remain blind to the truth of Islam. 78 00:05:22,199 --> 00:05:26,199 He wished for him and for men of his caliber 79 00:05:26,199 --> 00:05:29,300 to hasten toward entering the religion of Allah. 80 00:05:29,300 --> 00:05:32,300 On the night preceding the Conquest of Makkah, 81 00:05:32,300 --> 00:05:35,300 the Prophet, peace be upon him, said to his Companions, 82 00:05:35,300 --> 00:05:38,300 "Indeed, in Makkah there are four individuals 83 00:05:38,300 --> 00:05:42,329 whom I deem far above committing *shirk* (polytheism), and I eagerly desire Islam for them." 84 00:05:42,329 --> 00:05:45,329 It was asked, "Who are they, O Messenger of Allah?" 85 00:05:45,329 --> 00:05:50,329 He replied, "'Attab ibn Asid, Jubayr ibn Mut'im, 86 00:05:50,329 --> 00:05:54,329 Hakim ibn Hizam, and Suhayl ibn 'Amr." 87 00:05:54,329 --> 00:05:59,420 By the grace of Allah upon them, every one of them embraced Islam. 88 00:05:59,420 --> 00:06:04,420 When the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, entered Makkah as a conqueror, 89 00:06:04,420 --> 00:06:07,420 he insisted on honoring Hakim ibn Hizam. 90 00:06:07,420 --> 00:06:10,420 He commanded his announcer to proclaim: 91 00:06:10,420 --> 00:06:14,420 "Whoever bears witness that there is no deity except Allah alone, with no partner, 92 00:06:14,420 --> 00:06:19,420 and that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger, shall be safe. 93 00:06:19,420 --> 00:06:24,490 Whoever sits by the Ka'bah and lays down his arms shall be safe. 94 00:06:24,490 --> 00:06:27,490 Whoever locks his door behind him shall be safe. 95 00:06:27,490 --> 00:06:31,550 Whoever enters the house of Abu Sufyan shall be safe. 96 00:06:31,550 --> 00:06:35,649 And whoever enters the house of Hakim ibn Hizam shall be safe." 97 00:06:35,649 --> 00:06:39,709 The house of Hakim ibn Hizam was in the lower part of Makkah, 98 00:06:39,709 --> 00:06:42,709 while the house of Abu Sufyan was in the upper part. 99 00:06:42,709 --> 00:06:47,870 Hakim ibn Hizam embraced Islam with a devotion that captivated his heart and mind; 100 00:06:47,870 --> 00:06:51,870 he believed with a faith that mingled with his blood and infused his core. 101 00:06:51,870 --> 00:06:57,870 He vowed to make amends for every stance he took during the Pre-Islamic Era 102 00:06:57,870 --> 00:07:00,870 and every sum he spent in hostility toward the Messenger, 103 00:07:00,870 --> 00:07:02,870 by spending many times over in the cause of truth. 104 00:07:02,870 --> 00:07:04,870 And he fulfilled his oath completely. 105 00:07:04,870 --> 00:07:08,970 Among his deeds was that ownership of Dar al-Nadwah devolved to him— 106 00:07:08,970 --> 00:07:11,970 an ancient building steeped in history, 107 00:07:11,970 --> 00:07:16,970 where Quraysh used to hold their assemblies during the Pre-Islamic Era, 108 00:07:16,970 --> 00:07:19,970 and where their leaders and chieftains gathered 109 00:07:19,970 --> 00:07:23,970 to plot against the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 110 00:07:23,970 --> 00:07:27,970 Hakim ibn Hizam wanted to rid himself of it, 111 00:07:27,970 --> 00:07:32,970 as if desiring to draw a veil of oblivion 112 00:07:32,970 --> 00:07:35,970 over that hateful past. 113 00:07:35,970 --> 00:07:39,100 So he sold it for one hundred thousand dirhams. 114 00:07:39,100 --> 00:07:42,100 A young man from Quraysh said to him, 115 00:07:42,100 --> 00:07:45,100 "You have sold the noble heritage of Quraysh, uncle!" 116 00:07:45,100 --> 00:07:48,220 Hakim replied to him, 117 00:07:48,220 --> 00:07:50,290 "Far from it, my son! 118 00:07:50,290 --> 00:07:52,290 All noble honors are gone, 119 00:07:52,290 --> 00:07:55,290 and nothing remains except God-wariness (*taqwa*). 120 00:07:55,290 --> 00:07:57,290 I only sold it 121 00:07:57,290 --> 00:08:00,290 to purchase with its price a house in Paradise. 122 00:08:00,290 --> 00:08:06,290 I call you to witness that I have dedicated its entire price to the cause of Allah, Almighty and Majestic." 123 00:08:06,290 --> 00:08:10,509 After accepting Islam, Hakim ibn Hizam performed Hajj, 124 00:08:10,509 --> 00:08:15,509 driving before him one hundred camels draped in fine, vibrant garments, 125 00:08:15,509 --> 00:08:19,509 which he then slaughtered entirely seeking closeness to Allah. 126 00:08:19,509 --> 00:08:21,579 On another pilgrimage, 127 00:08:21,579 --> 00:08:23,579 he stood at 'Arafat 128 00:08:23,579 --> 00:08:26,579 accompanied by one hundred of his enslaved servants, 129 00:08:26,579 --> 00:08:31,579 having placed a silver collar around each of their necks 130 00:08:31,579 --> 00:08:32,580 inscribed with the words: 131 00:08:32,580 --> 00:08:37,580 "Freedmen for the sake of Allah, Almighty and Majestic, on behalf of Hakim ibn Hizam." 132 00:08:37,580 --> 00:08:40,769 Then he manumitted them all. 133 00:08:40,769 --> 00:08:42,769 On a third pilgrimage, 134 00:08:42,769 --> 00:08:45,769 he drove one hundred sheep before him— 135 00:08:45,769 --> 00:08:47,769 yes, one thousand sheep— 136 00:08:47,769 --> 00:08:50,769 and sacrificed them all at Mina, 137 00:08:50,769 --> 00:08:53,769 feeding their meat to the poor among the Muslims, 138 00:08:53,769 --> 00:08:56,769 seeking closeness to Allah, Almighty and Majestic. 139 00:08:56,769 --> 00:08:58,899 After the Battle of Hunayn, 140 00:08:58,899 --> 00:09:04,899 Hakim ibn Hizam asked the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, for a share of the spoils of war, 141 00:09:04,899 --> 00:09:05,899 and he gave him. 142 00:09:05,899 --> 00:09:07,899 Then he asked him again, and he gave him, 143 00:09:07,899 --> 00:09:11,899 until what he received reached one hundred camels. 144 00:09:11,899 --> 00:09:14,899 At that time, he was still new to Islam. 145 00:09:14,899 --> 00:09:18,899 So the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said to him: 146 00:09:18,899 --> 00:09:19,899 "O Hakim! 147 00:09:19,899 --> 00:09:22,899 Indeed, this wealth is sweet and green. 148 00:09:22,899 --> 00:09:26,899 Whoever takes it with a selfless heart will be blessed in it, 149 00:09:26,899 --> 00:09:31,899 but whoever takes it with greed and pride will not be blessed in it; 150 00:09:31,899 --> 00:09:34,899 he will be like one who eats but is never satisfied. 151 00:09:34,899 --> 00:09:38,929 And the upper hand is better than the lower hand." 152 00:09:38,929 --> 00:09:44,019 When Hakim ibn Hizam heard these words from the Messenger, peace be upon him, 153 00:09:44,019 --> 00:09:45,019 he said: 154 00:09:45,019 --> 00:09:47,019 "O Messenger of Allah! 155 00:09:47,019 --> 00:09:49,019 By the One Who sent you with the truth, 156 00:09:49,019 --> 00:09:52,019 I shall never ask anyone for anything after you, 157 00:09:52,019 --> 00:09:55,019 nor shall I accept anything from anyone, 158 00:09:55,019 --> 00:09:58,019 until I depart this world." 159 00:09:58,019 --> 00:10:01,220 Hakim fulfilled his oath with the utmost truthfulness and fidelity. 160 00:10:01,220 --> 00:10:03,250 During the caliphate of Abu Bakr, 161 00:10:03,250 --> 00:10:06,250 al-Siddiq summoned him more than once 162 00:10:06,250 --> 00:10:09,250 to collect his rightful share from the public treasury (*Bayt al-Mal*) of the Muslims, 163 00:10:09,250 --> 00:10:11,250 but he refused to accept it. 164 00:10:11,250 --> 00:10:14,250 When the caliphate passed to al-Faruq ('Umar), 165 00:10:14,250 --> 00:10:17,250 he likewise invited him to take his stipend, 166 00:10:17,250 --> 00:10:20,250 but he refused to accept anything from him as well. 167 00:10:20,250 --> 00:10:23,250 Thereupon 'Umar stood before the people and said, 168 00:10:23,250 --> 00:10:26,250 "I call you to witness, O gathering of Muslims, 169 00:10:26,250 --> 00:10:30,250 that I offer Hakim his stipend, but he refuses to take it." 170 00:10:30,250 --> 00:10:33,409 Hakim remained steadfast in this manner, 171 00:10:33,409 --> 00:10:37,409 accepting nothing from anyone until he passed away. 172 00:10:37,409 --> 00:10:44,009 "Indeed, in Makkah there are four individuals whom I deem far above polytheism, 173 00:10:44,009 --> 00:10:47,039 and I eagerly desire Islam for them." 174 00:10:47,039 --> 00:10:50,039 One of them was Hakim ibn Hizam. 175 00:10:50,039 --> 00:10:54,000 Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.