1 00:00:00,460 --> 00:00:03,459 Pause. 2 00:00:03,459 --> 00:00:08,460 Get to know the Companions, the scholars, and the eminent figures. 3 00:00:12,460 --> 00:00:16,460 A new challenge: Who am I? 4 00:00:16,460 --> 00:00:23,760 I am one of the Companions, from among the leaders of the Muhajirun. 5 00:00:23,760 --> 00:00:25,760 I embraced Islam early on. 6 00:00:25,760 --> 00:00:30,760 I was one of the scribes of the Prophet, peace be upon him, and one of his appointed officials. 7 00:00:30,760 --> 00:00:33,820 I was also someone whose supplications were answered. 8 00:00:33,820 --> 00:00:38,950 The Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, sent me to the people of Oman. 9 00:00:38,950 --> 00:00:41,950 To teach them the laws of Islam. 10 00:00:41,950 --> 00:00:44,950 And he appointed me as governor over Bahrain. 11 00:00:44,950 --> 00:00:48,820 After the death of the Prophet, peace be upon him. 12 00:00:48,820 --> 00:00:53,820 I set out with an army to fight the apostates in Bahrain. 13 00:00:53,820 --> 00:00:55,820 While we were on our journey, 14 00:00:55,820 --> 00:00:58,820 We became exhausted from the intense heat and thirst. 15 00:00:58,820 --> 00:01:01,820 Our mounts were exhausted as well. 16 00:01:01,820 --> 00:01:03,820 For our water skins had run dry. 17 00:01:03,820 --> 00:01:06,819 And there was no water to be found on the road. 18 00:01:06,819 --> 00:01:09,819 This was on a Friday. 19 00:01:09,819 --> 00:01:11,909 When the sun passed its zenith, 20 00:01:11,909 --> 00:01:13,909 I led them in praying two rak'ahs. 21 00:01:13,909 --> 00:01:16,909 Then I raised my hands toward the sky. 22 00:01:16,909 --> 00:01:19,909 And we saw nothing in the sky. 23 00:01:19,909 --> 00:01:21,909 I called upon Allah. 24 00:01:21,909 --> 00:01:24,909 By Allah, I had not yet lowered my hands, 25 00:01:24,909 --> 00:01:26,909 When Allah sent a wind, 26 00:01:26,909 --> 00:01:28,909 And gathered clouds, 27 00:01:28,909 --> 00:01:31,909 And poured out their water, 28 00:01:31,909 --> 00:01:34,909 Until the pools and ravines were filled. 29 00:01:34,909 --> 00:01:37,909 We drank and gave our mounts to drink. 30 00:01:37,909 --> 00:01:39,909 And we replenished our water supply. 31 00:01:39,909 --> 00:01:43,260 When we reached the sea, 32 00:01:43,260 --> 00:01:46,260 We found that the enemy had learned of our arrival. 33 00:01:46,260 --> 00:01:48,260 They had seized the ships. 34 00:01:48,260 --> 00:01:52,260 So we found nothing to transport us to the island. 35 00:01:52,260 --> 00:01:55,260 We stood before the sea, helpless. 36 00:01:55,260 --> 00:01:56,260 I said, 37 00:01:56,260 --> 00:01:58,260 "O people, 38 00:01:58,260 --> 00:02:02,260 Allah has shown you a sign on land, 39 00:02:02,260 --> 00:02:06,260 And He is capable of showing you a sign in the sea." 40 00:02:06,260 --> 00:02:09,289 "I am firmly resolved." 41 00:02:09,289 --> 00:02:11,289 They asked, "What is it?" 42 00:02:11,289 --> 00:02:12,289 I said, 43 00:02:12,289 --> 00:02:17,289 "I am resolved to cross this sea on these horses of ours." 44 00:02:17,289 --> 00:02:20,379 They replied, "By the blessing of Allah, 45 00:02:20,379 --> 00:02:22,379 We are with you." 46 00:02:22,379 --> 00:02:25,639 So I stood on the seashore, 47 00:02:25,639 --> 00:02:26,639 And said, 48 00:02:26,639 --> 00:02:28,639 "O sea, 49 00:02:28,639 --> 00:02:30,639 You flow by the command of Allah, 50 00:02:30,639 --> 00:02:33,639 And we are soldiers in the path of Allah. 51 00:02:33,639 --> 00:02:36,639 I command you to solidify, 52 00:02:36,639 --> 00:02:39,639 So that we may cross to the enemy of Allah." 53 00:02:39,639 --> 00:02:41,639 The water solidified, 54 00:02:41,639 --> 00:02:43,639 And we crossed over it. 55 00:02:43,639 --> 00:02:46,639 The water did not even wet our feet, 56 00:02:46,639 --> 00:02:48,639 Nor the hooves of our mounts. 57 00:02:48,639 --> 00:02:51,639 We fought the enemy and were victorious. 58 00:02:51,639 --> 00:02:54,639 Then we returned, carrying the spoils of war. 59 00:02:54,639 --> 00:03:00,639 And we crossed the sea, walking upon it with our horses just as we had come. 60 00:03:00,639 --> 00:03:02,740 So, who am I? 61 00:03:02,740 --> 00:03:08,210 Share your answers with us in the comments below the video. 62 00:03:08,210 --> 00:03:11,460 We will pin the correct answer in the comments 63 00:03:11,460 --> 00:03:14,460 When the next episode is released, 64 00:03:14,460 --> 00:03:16,460 If Allah wills. 65 00:03:26,460 --> 00:03:31,460 They departed and left a question in the conscience: 66 00:03:31,460 --> 00:03:36,460 Is there a star like them that has risen and shone? 67 00:03:36,460 --> 00:03:41,460 They filled life with glories through their deeds, 68 00:03:41,460 --> 00:03:45,460 And the world of the living flourished because of them. 69 00:03:45,460 --> 00:03:49,460 And like them, a star has risen and shone; 70 00:03:49,460 --> 00:03:53,460 They filled life with glories through their deeds, 71 00:03:53,460 --> 00:03:57,460 And the world of the living flourished because of them.