WEBVTT 00:00:00.080 --> 00:00:06.240 Among the aesthetic beauties of the Prophetic biography (Seerah) 00:00:06.240 --> 00:00:12.660 Is the stimulation of high aspirations 00:00:12.660 --> 00:00:15.660 Herein lies a remarkable, stirring method 00:00:15.660 --> 00:00:18.660 And a wonderful encouragement of resolve 00:00:18.660 --> 00:00:21.730 Which the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, employed 00:00:21.730 --> 00:00:23.730 To sharpen their ambitions 00:00:23.730 --> 00:00:25.730 And ignite their determination 00:00:25.730 --> 00:00:27.730 So that they would set forth without hesitation 00:00:27.730 --> 00:00:30.730 And face challenges without faltering 00:00:30.730 --> 00:00:33.950 For the prize here is the love of Allah and His Messenger 00:00:33.950 --> 00:00:36.950 It is a sign of radiant faith 00:00:36.950 --> 00:00:39.950 That repels hypocrisy and hesitation 00:00:39.950 --> 00:00:43.399 Sahl Ibn Sa'd, may Allah be pleased with him, said 00:00:43.399 --> 00:00:46.590 That the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him 00:00:46.590 --> 00:00:50.659 Said: "I shall certainly give this banner tomorrow 00:00:50.659 --> 00:00:53.659 To a man through whose hands Allah will grant victory 00:00:53.659 --> 00:00:55.659 He loves Allah and His Messenger 00:00:55.659 --> 00:00:58.659 And Allah and His Messenger love him." 00:00:58.659 --> 00:01:02.780 He said: The people spent the night wondering 00:01:02.780 --> 00:01:05.780 Which of them would be given it 00:01:05.780 --> 00:01:08.260 He energized them with this address 00:01:08.260 --> 00:01:11.260 And they spent the night discussing it 00:01:11.260 --> 00:01:14.260 And the qualities of that truthful, loving person 00:01:14.260 --> 00:01:17.260 Who he was and how he would attain it 00:01:17.260 --> 00:01:19.420 When the people reached the morning 00:01:19.420 --> 00:01:23.420 They went to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him 00:01:23.420 --> 00:01:26.420 Each of them hoping to be given it 00:01:26.420 --> 00:01:28.459 They only hoped for it 00:01:28.459 --> 00:01:30.459 Because of the greatness of the description attached to it 00:01:30.459 --> 00:01:33.459 Not because it was a high-ranking command 00:01:33.459 --> 00:01:36.459 Or because it promised wealth and riches 00:01:36.459 --> 00:01:39.459 Not at all; he asked 00:01:39.459 --> 00:01:42.459 "Where is 'Ali Ibn Abi Talib?" 00:01:42.459 --> 00:01:46.489 They replied: "He is suffering from his eyes, O Messenger of Allah." 00:01:46.489 --> 00:01:49.549 He said: "Send for him." 00:01:49.549 --> 00:01:51.549 "Bring him to me." 00:01:51.549 --> 00:01:54.680 When he arrived, he spat into his eyes 00:01:54.680 --> 00:01:55.680 And prayed for him 00:01:56.680 --> 00:01:57.680 And he was healed 00:01:57.680 --> 00:02:00.680 As if he had never felt any pain 00:02:00.680 --> 00:02:02.680 Then he gave him the banner 00:02:02.680 --> 00:02:06.579 He chose 'Ali for his excellent qualities 00:02:06.579 --> 00:02:08.580 The sincerity of his orientation 00:02:08.580 --> 00:02:10.580 And the prominence of his virtues 00:02:10.580 --> 00:02:13.580 Which no one could possibly be ignorant of 00:02:13.580 --> 00:02:15.580 For he was the brave leader 00:02:15.580 --> 00:02:17.580 And the famous hero 00:02:17.580 --> 00:02:20.639 'Ali, may Allah be pleased with him, asked 00:02:20.639 --> 00:02:22.639 "O Messenger of Allah 00:02:22.639 --> 00:02:25.639 Shall I fight them until they become like us?" 00:02:25.639 --> 00:02:26.740 He replied 00:02:26.740 --> 00:02:28.740 "Proceed at your own pace 00:02:28.740 --> 00:02:31.740 Until you arrive at their territory 00:02:31.740 --> 00:02:33.740 Then invite them to Islam 00:02:33.740 --> 00:02:36.740 And inform them of what is required of them 00:02:36.740 --> 00:02:38.740 Regarding the rights of Allah therein 00:02:38.740 --> 00:02:42.740 For by Allah, that Allah should guide one man through you 00:02:42.740 --> 00:02:47.090 Is better for you than having red camels." 00:02:47.090 --> 00:02:50.090 He taught him here the ethics of war 00:02:50.090 --> 00:02:52.090 And that it has rules and conditions 00:02:52.090 --> 00:02:55.090 Which Islam prides itself on establishing 00:02:55.090 --> 00:02:57.090 In contrast to the wars of the barbarians 00:02:57.090 --> 00:03:01.090 Who have tyrannized the lands of the East and the West 00:03:01.090 --> 00:03:05.090 And spread corruption, destruction, and ruin therein 00:03:05.090 --> 00:03:08.090 Employing every internationally prohibited act 00:03:08.090 --> 00:03:10.090 And Allah is the One whose help is sought 00:03:10.090 --> 00:03:15.340 Before that, the Companions learned the virtue of the love of Allah and His Messenger 00:03:15.340 --> 00:03:19.340 And he emphasized the spiritual quality over the physical 00:03:19.340 --> 00:03:23.340 And that burning ambition is a path toward it 00:03:23.340 --> 00:03:27.340 And the people’s eagerness for such a lofty station 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 00:03:32.340 --> 00:03:36.340 "I never wished for leadership except on that day." 00:03:36.340 --> 00:03:38.469 And peace 00:03:38.469 --> 00:03:43.469 Among the aesthetic beauties of the Prophetic biography (Seerah)