WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:03.520 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. 00:00:03.520 --> 00:00:06.809 The treasures of the Prophetic biography (Seerah) 00:00:06.809 --> 00:00:14.419 The Mosque of Dirar 00:00:14.419 --> 00:00:18.820 And before the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, set out for Tabuk 00:00:18.820 --> 00:00:21.739 Some of the hypocrites built a mosque for themselves. 00:00:21.739 --> 00:00:25.219 And they said to the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 00:00:25.219 --> 00:00:30.339 Come and pray two rak'ahs in this mosque, or perform one of the prescribed prayers. 00:00:30.339 --> 00:00:33.659 Then, we shall subsequently designate it as a mosque. 00:00:33.820 --> 00:00:37.100 The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 00:00:37.100 --> 00:00:41.420 When I return from Tabuk, I will do so, if Allah wills. 00:00:41.420 --> 00:00:44.740 This is located near the Quba Mosque. 00:00:44.740 --> 00:00:49.500 And they desired for the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, to lead them in prayer. 00:00:49.500 --> 00:00:54.659 So that they may propagate the corruption, disbelief, and obstinacy they desire. 00:00:54.659 --> 00:00:59.780 Allah protected His Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, from praying in it. 00:00:59.780 --> 00:01:04.590 This was because he was preparing for a journey to Tabuk. 00:01:04.590 --> 00:01:07.750 Al-Hafiz Ibn Kathir, may Allah have mercy on him, stated: 00:01:07.750 --> 00:01:11.109 Then, when he returned from it—that is, from Tabuk— 00:01:11.109 --> 00:01:13.189 It was revealed at Dhu Awan. 00:01:13.189 --> 00:01:16.549 Then the revelation descended upon him regarding this mosque. 00:01:16.549 --> 00:01:18.670 This is in reference to the words of Allah the Exalted: 00:01:18.670 --> 00:01:25.670 “And as for those who chose a place of worship out of opposition and disbelief, and in order to cause dissent among the believers, and as an outpost for those who warred against Allah and His messenger aforetime, they will surely swear: We purposed naught save good. Allah beareth witness that they verily are liars.” (9:107) 00:01:25.670 --> 00:01:28.870 And as a means of causing division among the believers. 00:01:28.870 --> 00:01:35.030 “And as for those who chose a place of worship out of opposition and disbelief, and in order to cause dissent among the believers, and as an outpost for those who warred against Allah and His messenger aforetime, they will surely swear: We purposed naught save good. Allah beareth witness that they verily are liars.” (9:107) 00:01:35.030 --> 00:01:40.590 “And as for those who chose a place of worship out of opposition and disbelief, and in order to cause dissent among the believers, and as an outpost for those who warred against Allah and His messenger aforetime, they will surely swear: We purposed naught save good. Allah beareth witness that they verily are liars.” (9:107) 00:01:40.590 --> 00:01:45.310 And Allah bears witness that they are indeed liars. 00:01:45.310 --> 00:01:48.269 “Never stand (to pray) there. A place of worship which was found upon duty (to Allah) from the first day is more worthy that thou shouldst stand (to pray) therein, wherein are men who love to purify themselves. Allah loveth the purifiers.” (9:108) 00:01:48.310 --> 00:01:55.950 “Never stand (to pray) there. A place of worship which was found upon duty (to Allah) from the first day is more worthy that thou shouldst stand (to pray) therein, wherein are men who love to purify themselves. Allah loveth the purifiers.” (9:108) 00:01:55.950 --> 00:02:00.950 “Never stand (to pray) there. A place of worship which was found upon duty (to Allah) from the first day is more worthy that thou shouldst stand (to pray) therein, wherein are men who love to purify themselves. Allah loveth the purifiers.” (9:108) 00:02:00.950 --> 00:02:04.790 And Allah loves those who purify themselves. 00:02:04.790 --> 00:02:10.949 “Is he who founded his building upon duty to Allah and His good pleasure better; or he who founded his building on the brink of a crumbling, overhanging precipice so that it toppled with him into the fire of hell? Allah guideth not wrongdoing folk.” (9:109) 00:02:10.949 --> 00:02:13.909 Is it he who founded his building upon the fear of Allah? 00:02:13.949 --> 00:02:19.590 Is it he who founded his building on the edge of a crumbling precipice, so that it collapsed? 00:02:19.590 --> 00:02:25.830 “Is he who founded his building upon duty to Allah and His good pleasure better; or he who founded his building on the brink of a crumbling, overhanging precipice so that it toppled with him into the fire of hell? Allah guideth not wrongdoing folk.” (9:109) 00:02:25.830 --> 00:02:30.030 And Allah does not guide the wrongdoing people. 00:02:30.030 --> 00:02:36.150 Their building, which they have built, will continue to be a source of doubt in their hearts. 00:02:36.150 --> 00:02:39.870 “The building which they built will never cease to be a misgiving in their hearts unless their hearts be torn to pieces. Allah is Knower, Wise.” (9:110) 00:02:39.870 --> 00:02:43.789 And Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise. 00:03:09.979 --> 00:03:12.539 And to cause division among the believers. 00:03:12.539 --> 00:03:17.580 That is, by sitting in this mosque and weaving conspiracies. 00:03:17.580 --> 00:03:21.979 “And as for those who chose a place of worship out of opposition and disbelief, and in order to cause dissent among the believers, and as an outpost for those who warred against Allah and His messenger aforetime, they will surely swear: We purposed naught save good. Allah beareth witness that they verily are liars.” (9:107) 00:03:21.979 --> 00:03:28.590 That is, this mosque is to be a place for the gathering of those who previously waged war against Allah and His Messenger. 00:03:28.590 --> 00:03:31.110 This is Abu 'Amir al-Rahib. 00:03:31.110 --> 00:03:35.389 He was a Christian man known as Abu 'Amir the Corrupt. 00:03:35.430 --> 00:03:40.310 This is because the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, invited him to Islam. 00:03:40.310 --> 00:03:46.789 He then went to the people of Makkah to incite them against the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:03:46.789 --> 00:03:52.189 They came in the year of Uhud to fight the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:03:52.189 --> 00:03:56.949 Then this Abu 'Amir went to the Byzantine Emperor, Caesar. 00:03:56.949 --> 00:04:01.389 He seeks his support against the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:04:01.389 --> 00:04:06.830 He used to write to his brethren who had fallen into hypocrisy, making them promises and filling them with false hopes. 00:04:06.830 --> 00:04:10.349 And Satan promises them nothing but delusion. 00:04:10.349 --> 00:04:13.270 And he was among the devils of mankind. 00:04:13.270 --> 00:04:17.990 His correspondence and envoys would reach them at every turn. 00:04:17.990 --> 00:04:20.110 So they built this mosque. 00:04:20.110 --> 00:04:23.069 In its outward appearance, it is a mosque. 00:04:23.069 --> 00:04:28.430 Its inner reality is a theater of war and conflict against the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:04:28.430 --> 00:04:32.949 It was a place of residence for the envoys arriving from Abu 'Amir al-Rahib. 00:04:32.949 --> 00:04:37.910 It is also a gathering place for those who follow their path among the hypocrites. 00:04:37.910 --> 00:04:40.629 It is for this reason that Allah, the Exalted, said: 00:04:40.629 --> 00:04:45.230 “And as for those who chose a place of worship out of opposition and disbelief, and in order to cause dissent among the believers, and as an outpost for those who warred against Allah and His messenger aforetime, they will surely swear: We purposed naught save good. Allah beareth witness that they verily are liars.” (9:107) 00:04:45.230 --> 00:04:46.589 Then he said: 00:04:46.589 --> 00:04:50.310 “And as for those who chose a place of worship out of opposition and disbelief, and in order to cause dissent among the believers, and as an outpost for those who warred against Allah and His messenger aforetime, they will surely swear: We purposed naught save good. Allah beareth witness that they verily are liars.” (9:107) 00:04:50.310 --> 00:04:53.670 In other words, our only intention in building it was to do good. 00:04:53.670 --> 00:04:56.949 And Allah bears witness that they are indeed liars. 00:04:56.990 --> 00:05:01.389 For He knows the treachery of the eyes and what the hearts conceal. 00:05:01.389 --> 00:05:02.829 Then he said: 00:05:02.829 --> 00:05:05.430 “Never stand (to pray) there. A place of worship which was found upon duty (to Allah) from the first day is more worthy that thou shouldst stand (to pray) therein, wherein are men who love to purify themselves. Allah loveth the purifiers.” (9:108) 00:05:05.430 --> 00:05:07.589 He then forbade him from standing there. 00:05:07.589 --> 00:05:09.870 So that his command is not established. 00:05:09.870 --> 00:05:12.910 Then he commanded him and encouraged him to stand in the mosque. 00:05:12.910 --> 00:05:16.149 The one which was founded upon piety from the very first day. 00:05:16.149 --> 00:05:18.819 That is none other than the Quba Mosque. 00:05:18.819 --> 00:05:22.019 At that point, the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, gave the command. 00:05:22.019 --> 00:05:23.899 Malik Ibn al-Dukhshum 00:05:23.899 --> 00:05:27.180 And the meaning of [the narration of] Ibn 'Adi, may Allah be pleased with both of them. 00:05:27.180 --> 00:05:30.740 Let him go to that mosque whose people are oppressors. 00:05:30.740 --> 00:05:33.060 Then they shall burn him with fire. 00:05:33.060 --> 00:05:36.509 So he went, and the two of them burned him with fire. 00:05:36.509 --> 00:05:39.949 This ruling is not exclusive to this mosque. 00:05:39.949 --> 00:05:42.990 Rather, every mosque that was not built upon piety. 00:05:42.990 --> 00:05:45.589 For his ultimate fate is to be destroyed. 00:05:45.589 --> 00:05:48.110 For the fundamental principle regarding the construction of a mosque 00:05:48.110 --> 00:05:52.269 That it be built upon piety toward Allah, Blessed and Exalted is He. 00:05:52.310 --> 00:05:54.509 And that which is not built upon God-consciousness (taqwa) 00:05:54.509 --> 00:05:57.389 For it is not permissible to perform prayer in it. 00:05:57.389 --> 00:06:00.189 And he distinguishes between the house and the church. 00:06:00.189 --> 00:06:03.389 And the mosque that is built to cause harm. 00:06:03.389 --> 00:06:06.750 A house can be converted into a mosque. 00:06:06.750 --> 00:06:10.709 Likewise, a church may be converted into a mosque. 00:06:10.709 --> 00:06:13.709 For it was not originally built to be a mosque. 00:06:13.709 --> 00:06:16.470 However, it is to be built upon the premise that it is a mosque. 00:06:16.470 --> 00:06:18.029 It is for the purpose of causing harm. 00:06:18.029 --> 00:06:20.750 Therefore, it is not permissible to perform prayer in it. 00:06:20.790 --> 00:06:23.670 Must it be demolished and rebuilt from scratch? 00:06:23.670 --> 00:06:27.029 upon a foundation of taqwa from Allah, Blessed and Exalted is He. 00:06:38.939 --> 00:06:40.740 During the expedition of Tabuk 00:06:40.740 --> 00:06:43.019 A group of the Muslims remained behind. 00:06:43.019 --> 00:06:46.540 On the authority of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:06:46.540 --> 00:06:49.139 They are divided into five categories. 00:06:49.139 --> 00:06:50.459 The first. 00:06:50.459 --> 00:06:53.620 They lagged behind the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:06:53.620 --> 00:06:54.939 By His command. 00:06:54.939 --> 00:06:57.459 They are commanded to do so and shall be rewarded for it. 00:06:57.459 --> 00:06:59.459 Such as 'Ali ibn Abi Talib, may Allah be pleased with him. 00:06:59.459 --> 00:07:02.740 And Muhammad Ibn Maslamah, may Allah be pleased with him. 00:07:02.740 --> 00:07:04.670 And others besides them. 00:07:04.670 --> 00:07:05.990 The second. 00:07:05.990 --> 00:07:08.230 Those who remained behind were excused. 00:07:08.230 --> 00:07:10.629 They are the sick and the weak. 00:07:10.629 --> 00:07:14.579 This includes women, children, and the elderly among them. 00:07:14.579 --> 00:07:15.939 The third. 00:07:15.939 --> 00:07:17.819 They are the destitute and the poor. 00:07:17.819 --> 00:07:19.740 And they are the ones who weep profusely. 00:07:19.740 --> 00:07:22.660 Like the likes of 'Ulba ibn Zayd and others. 00:07:22.699 --> 00:07:25.339 And those concerning whom Allah, the Exalted, said: 00:07:25.339 --> 00:07:28.259 There is no blame upon the weak 00:07:28.259 --> 00:07:29.899 Nor is there any blame upon the sick. 00:07:29.899 --> 00:07:33.300 “Not unto the weak nor unto the sick nor unto those who can find naught to spend is any fault (to be imputed though they stay at home) if they are true to Allah and His messenger. Not unto the good is there any road (of blame). Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.” (9:91) 00:07:33.300 --> 00:07:36.180 “Not unto the weak nor unto the sick nor unto those who can find naught to spend is any fault (to be imputed though they stay at home) if they are true to Allah and His messenger. Not unto the good is there any road (of blame). Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.” (9:91) 00:07:36.180 --> 00:07:38.579 They do not find any reluctance in what they spend. 00:07:38.579 --> 00:07:41.100 When they offer sincere counsel for the sake of Allah. 00:07:41.100 --> 00:07:44.660 “Not unto the weak nor unto the sick nor unto those who can find naught to spend is any fault (to be imputed though they stay at home) if they are true to Allah and His messenger. Not unto the good is there any road (of blame). Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.” (9:91) 00:07:44.660 --> 00:07:48.980 “Not unto the weak nor unto the sick nor unto those who can find naught to spend is any fault (to be imputed though they stay at home) if they are true to Allah and His messenger. Not unto the good is there any road (of blame). Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.” (9:91) 00:07:48.980 --> 00:07:52.259 And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. 00:07:52.259 --> 00:07:55.259 “Nor unto those whom, when they came to thee (asking) that thou shouldst mount them, thou didst tell: I cannot find whereon to mount you. They turned back with eyes flowing with tears, for sorrow that they could not find the means to spend.” (9:92) 00:07:55.259 --> 00:07:56.500 In order for them to carry it. 00:07:56.500 --> 00:07:59.860 “Nor unto those whom, when they came to thee (asking) that thou shouldst mount them, thou didst tell: I cannot find whereon to mount you. They turned back with eyes flowing with tears, for sorrow that they could not find the means to spend.” (9:92) 00:07:59.860 --> 00:08:01.259 They turned away. 00:08:01.259 --> 00:08:04.899 “Nor unto those whom, when they came to thee (asking) that thou shouldst mount them, thou didst tell: I cannot find whereon to mount you. They turned back with eyes flowing with tears, for sorrow that they could not find the means to spend.” (9:92) 00:08:04.899 --> 00:08:09.579 “Nor unto those whom, when they came to thee (asking) that thou shouldst mount them, thou didst tell: I cannot find whereon to mount you. They turned back with eyes flowing with tears, for sorrow that they could not find the means to spend.” (9:92) 00:08:09.579 --> 00:08:10.740 The fourth. 00:08:10.740 --> 00:08:12.300 They are blameworthy. 00:08:12.300 --> 00:08:13.620 They are the hypocrites. 00:08:13.620 --> 00:08:18.139 Those who remained behind and did not join the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:08:18.139 --> 00:08:19.980 Jadd ibn Qays 00:08:19.980 --> 00:08:21.420 He who said 00:08:21.459 --> 00:08:24.139 Grant me permission and do not tempt me. 00:08:24.139 --> 00:08:28.860 And those who said to their companions, "Do not march forth in the heat." 00:08:28.860 --> 00:08:30.259 The fifth. 00:08:30.259 --> 00:08:32.220 They are disobedient sinners. 00:08:32.220 --> 00:08:33.299 They erred. 00:08:33.299 --> 00:08:35.100 They are divided into two categories. 00:08:35.100 --> 00:08:36.820 The first category 00:08:36.820 --> 00:08:39.460 Abu Lubaba and his companions. 00:08:39.460 --> 00:08:42.139 On the authority of Ibn 'Abbas, may Allah be pleased with them both 00:08:42.139 --> 00:08:45.100 Regarding the words of Allah, Blessed and Exalted is He: 00:08:45.100 --> 00:08:48.379 And others have confessed their sins. 00:08:48.379 --> 00:08:51.179 They mixed a righteous deed 00:08:51.220 --> 00:08:53.620 And he ended up in a bad state. 00:08:53.620 --> 00:08:56.980 “And (there are) others who have acknowledged their faults. They mixed a righteous action with another that was bad. It may be that Allah will relent toward them. Lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.” (9:102) 00:08:56.980 --> 00:09:01.720 Indeed, Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful. 00:09:01.720 --> 00:09:02.720 He said 00:09:02.720 --> 00:09:04.679 They were a group of ten men. 00:09:04.679 --> 00:09:08.159 They remained behind, failing to accompany the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 00:09:08.159 --> 00:09:10.039 During the expedition of Tabuk. 00:09:10.039 --> 00:09:12.240 When the time for his return arrived 00:09:12.240 --> 00:09:16.639 Seven of them bound themselves to the pillars of the mosque. 00:09:16.639 --> 00:09:21.120 When the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, passed by them 00:09:21.120 --> 00:09:23.200 He asked, "Who are these people?" 00:09:23.200 --> 00:09:24.320 They said: 00:09:24.320 --> 00:09:26.559 Abu Lubaba and his companions 00:09:26.559 --> 00:09:28.000 They stayed behind and did not join you. 00:09:28.000 --> 00:09:30.919 until you release them and excuse them. 00:09:30.919 --> 00:09:32.120 He said 00:09:32.120 --> 00:09:34.039 And I swear by Allah 00:09:34.039 --> 00:09:36.759 I neither release them nor do I excuse them. 00:09:36.759 --> 00:09:41.080 Until Allah, the Almighty and Majestic, is the One who releases them. 00:09:41.080 --> 00:09:45.559 They turned away from me and failed to join the Muslims in the military expedition. 00:09:45.559 --> 00:09:47.759 When that news reached them, 00:09:47.759 --> 00:09:48.799 They said: 00:09:48.799 --> 00:09:51.240 We do not give ourselves free rein. 00:09:51.240 --> 00:09:55.080 Until Allah is the One who has set us in motion. 00:09:55.080 --> 00:09:58.080 Then Allah, Blessed and Exalted is He, revealed 00:09:58.080 --> 00:10:00.960 And others have confessed their sins. 00:10:00.960 --> 00:10:04.720 “And (there are) others who have acknowledged their faults. They mixed a righteous action with another that was bad. It may be that Allah will relent toward them. Lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.” (9:102) 00:10:04.720 --> 00:10:07.600 “And (there are) others who have acknowledged their faults. They mixed a righteous action with another that was bad. It may be that Allah will relent toward them. Lo! Allah is Forgiving, Merciful.” (9:102) 00:10:07.600 --> 00:10:10.639 Indeed, Allah is All-Forgiving, Most Merciful. 00:10:10.639 --> 00:10:12.399 And it is a hope from Allah. 00:10:12.399 --> 00:10:15.080 Meaning, it is an obligation upon Allah, Majestic and Exalted is He. 00:10:15.080 --> 00:10:17.360 He made it incumbent upon Himself. 00:10:17.360 --> 00:10:20.879 Here, its meaning is that He accepted their repentance. 00:10:20.879 --> 00:10:23.480 When this verse was revealed 00:10:23.480 --> 00:10:27.519 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, sent to them. 00:10:27.519 --> 00:10:29.919 He then set them free and excused them. 00:10:29.919 --> 00:10:33.799 They came with their wealth and said, "O Messenger of Allah." 00:10:33.799 --> 00:10:36.960 These are our possessions; give them away as charity on our behalf. 00:10:36.960 --> 00:10:38.879 And seek forgiveness for us. 00:10:38.879 --> 00:10:40.120 He then said 00:10:40.120 --> 00:10:43.200 I have not been commanded to take your wealth. 00:10:43.200 --> 00:10:45.360 Then Allah, the Exalted, revealed 00:10:45.399 --> 00:10:49.879 “Take alms of their wealth, wherewith thou mayst purify them and mayst make them grow, and pray for them. Lo! thy prayer is an assuagement for them. Allah is Hearer, Knower.” (9:103) 00:10:49.879 --> 00:10:54.080 “Take alms of their wealth, wherewith thou mayst purify them and mayst make them grow, and pray for them. Lo! thy prayer is an assuagement for them. Allah is Hearer, Knower.” (9:103) 00:10:54.080 --> 00:10:57.200 “Take alms of their wealth, wherewith thou mayst purify them and mayst make them grow, and pray for them. Lo! thy prayer is an assuagement for them. Allah is Hearer, Knower.” (9:103) 00:10:57.200 --> 00:11:00.659 And Allah is All-Hearing, All-Knowing of them. 00:11:00.659 --> 00:11:02.460 The second category. 00:11:02.460 --> 00:11:06.700 They are the ones concerning whom Allah, Blessed and Exalted is He, said: 00:11:06.700 --> 00:11:11.419 “And (there are) others who await Allah's decree, whether He will punish them or will forgive them. Allah is Knower, Wise.” (9:106) 00:11:11.419 --> 00:11:17.179 “And (there are) others who await Allah's decree, whether He will punish them or will forgive them. Allah is Knower, Wise.” (9:106) 00:11:17.179 --> 00:11:20.659 And Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise. 00:11:20.659 --> 00:11:24.379 They are the three who did not bind themselves.