1 00:00:00,080 --> 00:00:06,240 Among the aesthetic beauties of the Prophetic biography (Seerah) 2 00:00:06,240 --> 00:00:12,660 Is the stimulation of high aspirations 3 00:00:12,660 --> 00:00:15,660 Herein lies a remarkable, stirring method 4 00:00:15,660 --> 00:00:18,660 And a wonderful encouragement of resolve 5 00:00:18,660 --> 00:00:21,730 Which the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, employed 6 00:00:21,730 --> 00:00:23,730 To sharpen their ambitions 7 00:00:23,730 --> 00:00:25,730 And ignite their determination 8 00:00:25,730 --> 00:00:27,730 So that they would set forth without hesitation 9 00:00:27,730 --> 00:00:30,730 And face challenges without faltering 10 00:00:30,730 --> 00:00:33,950 For the prize here is the love of Allah and His Messenger 11 00:00:33,950 --> 00:00:36,950 It is a sign of radiant faith 12 00:00:36,950 --> 00:00:39,950 That repels hypocrisy and hesitation 13 00:00:39,950 --> 00:00:43,399 Sahl Ibn Sa'd, may Allah be pleased with him, said 14 00:00:43,399 --> 00:00:46,590 That the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him 15 00:00:46,590 --> 00:00:50,659 Said: "I shall certainly give this banner tomorrow 16 00:00:50,659 --> 00:00:53,659 To a man through whose hands Allah will grant victory 17 00:00:53,659 --> 00:00:55,659 He loves Allah and His Messenger 18 00:00:55,659 --> 00:00:58,659 And Allah and His Messenger love him." 19 00:00:58,659 --> 00:01:02,780 He said: The people spent the night wondering 20 00:01:02,780 --> 00:01:05,780 Which of them would be given it 21 00:01:05,780 --> 00:01:08,260 He energized them with this address 22 00:01:08,260 --> 00:01:11,260 And they spent the night discussing it 23 00:01:11,260 --> 00:01:14,260 And the qualities of that truthful, loving person 24 00:01:14,260 --> 00:01:17,260 Who he was and how he would attain it 25 00:01:17,260 --> 00:01:19,420 When the people reached the morning 26 00:01:19,420 --> 00:01:23,420 They went to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him 27 00:01:23,420 --> 00:01:26,420 Each of them hoping to be given it 28 00:01:26,420 --> 00:01:28,459 They only hoped for it 29 00:01:28,459 --> 00:01:30,459 Because of the greatness of the description attached to it 30 00:01:30,459 --> 00:01:33,459 Not because it was a high-ranking command 31 00:01:33,459 --> 00:01:36,459 Or because it promised wealth and riches 32 00:01:36,459 --> 00:01:39,459 Not at all; he asked 33 00:01:39,459 --> 00:01:42,459 "Where is 'Ali Ibn Abi Talib?" 34 00:01:42,459 --> 00:01:46,489 They replied: "He is suffering from his eyes, O Messenger of Allah." 35 00:01:46,489 --> 00:01:49,549 He said: "Send for him." 36 00:01:49,549 --> 00:01:51,549 "Bring him to me." 37 00:01:51,549 --> 00:01:54,680 When he arrived, he spat into his eyes 38 00:01:54,680 --> 00:01:55,680 And prayed for him 39 00:01:56,680 --> 00:01:57,680 And he was healed 40 00:01:57,680 --> 00:02:00,680 As if he had never felt any pain 41 00:02:00,680 --> 00:02:02,680 Then he gave him the banner 42 00:02:02,680 --> 00:02:06,579 He chose 'Ali for his excellent qualities 43 00:02:06,579 --> 00:02:08,580 The sincerity of his orientation 44 00:02:08,580 --> 00:02:10,580 And the prominence of his virtues 45 00:02:10,580 --> 00:02:13,580 Which no one could possibly be ignorant of 46 00:02:13,580 --> 00:02:15,580 For he was the brave leader 47 00:02:15,580 --> 00:02:17,580 And the famous hero 48 00:02:17,580 --> 00:02:20,639 'Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, asked 49 00:02:20,639 --> 00:02:22,639 "O Messenger of Allah 50 00:02:22,639 --> 00:02:25,639 Shall I fight them until they become like us?" 51 00:02:25,639 --> 00:02:26,740 He replied 52 00:02:26,740 --> 00:02:28,740 "Proceed at your own pace 53 00:02:28,740 --> 00:02:31,740 Until you arrive at their territory 54 00:02:31,740 --> 00:02:33,740 Then invite them to Islam 55 00:02:33,740 --> 00:02:36,740 And inform them of what is required of them 56 00:02:36,740 --> 00:02:38,740 Regarding the rights of Allah therein 57 00:02:38,740 --> 00:02:42,740 For by Allah, that Allah should guide one man through you 58 00:02:42,740 --> 00:02:47,090 Is better for you than having red camels." 59 00:02:47,090 --> 00:02:50,090 He taught him here the ethics of war 60 00:02:50,090 --> 00:02:52,090 And that it has rules and conditions 61 00:02:52,090 --> 00:02:55,090 Which Islam prides itself on establishing 62 00:02:55,090 --> 00:02:57,090 In contrast to the wars of the barbarians 63 00:02:57,090 --> 00:03:01,090 Who have tyrannized the lands of the East and the West 64 00:03:01,090 --> 00:03:05,090 And spread corruption, destruction, and ruin therein 65 00:03:05,090 --> 00:03:08,090 Employing every internationally prohibited act 66 00:03:08,090 --> 00:03:10,090 And Allah is the One whose help is sought 67 00:03:10,090 --> 00:03:15,340 Before that, the Companions learned the virtue of the love of Allah and His Messenger 68 00:03:15,340 --> 00:03:19,340 And he emphasized the spiritual quality over the physical 69 00:03:19,340 --> 00:03:23,340 And that burning ambition is a path toward it 70 00:03:23,340 --> 00:03:27,340 And the people’s eagerness for such a lofty station 71 00:03:27,340 --> 00:03:32,340 To the extent that 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, said in what has been narrated from him 72 00:03:32,340 --> 00:03:36,340 "I never wished for leadership except on that day." 73 00:03:36,340 --> 00:03:38,469 And peace 74 00:03:38,469 --> 00:03:43,469 Among the aesthetic beauties of the Prophetic biography (Seerah)