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 distinguished figures. 3 00:00:12,460 --> 00:00:16,460 A new "Who Am I?" challenge. 4 00:00:16,460 --> 00:00:23,920 I am a Companion from Abyssinia. 5 00:00:23,920 --> 00:00:26,920 I used to tend sheep for a Jewish man. 6 00:00:26,920 --> 00:00:30,920 So, I came to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 7 00:00:30,920 --> 00:00:33,920 while he was besieging some of the fortresses of Khaybar. 8 00:00:33,920 --> 00:00:36,920 I said, "O Messenger of Allah, 9 00:00:36,920 --> 00:00:38,920 explain Islam to me." 10 00:00:38,920 --> 00:00:41,920 He explained it to me, and I embraced Islam. 11 00:00:41,920 --> 00:00:44,920 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 12 00:00:44,920 --> 00:00:47,920 never belittled anyone among the people. 13 00:00:47,920 --> 00:00:50,920 I said, "O Messenger of Allah, 14 00:00:50,920 --> 00:00:53,920 I am a hired servant of the owner of these sheep, 15 00:00:53,920 --> 00:00:56,920 and they are a trust in my care. 16 00:00:56,920 --> 00:00:58,950 What should I do with them?" 17 00:00:58,950 --> 00:01:01,950 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, replied, 18 00:01:01,950 --> 00:01:04,950 "Strike their faces with pebbles, 19 00:01:04,950 --> 00:01:07,950 and they will return to their owner." 20 00:01:07,950 --> 00:01:10,950 So I stood up, took a handful of dust, 21 00:01:10,950 --> 00:01:13,950 and threw it in their faces, 22 00:01:13,950 --> 00:01:16,950 saying, "Return to your owner!" 23 00:01:16,950 --> 00:01:20,950 They returned together as if driven by a herder, 24 00:01:20,950 --> 00:01:23,950 until they entered the fortress. 25 00:01:23,950 --> 00:01:27,909 Then I left my place 26 00:01:27,909 --> 00:01:30,909 and advanced toward that fortress 27 00:01:30,909 --> 00:01:33,909 to fight alongside the Muslims. 28 00:01:33,909 --> 00:01:36,909 A stone struck me and killed me, 29 00:01:36,909 --> 00:01:40,200 though I had never performed a single prayer. 30 00:01:40,200 --> 00:01:43,200 So I was brought to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 31 00:01:43,200 --> 00:01:46,200 and placed behind him, 32 00:01:46,200 --> 00:01:49,200 covered with a piece of cloth I was wearing. 33 00:01:49,200 --> 00:01:52,200 The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, turned toward me, 34 00:01:52,200 --> 00:01:55,200 accompanied by a group of his Companions. 35 00:01:55,200 --> 00:01:58,200 Then he quickly turned his face away from me. 36 00:01:58,200 --> 00:02:01,200 They asked, "O Messenger of Allah, 37 00:02:01,200 --> 00:02:04,200 why did you turn away from him?" 38 00:02:04,200 --> 00:02:07,200 He, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, replied, 39 00:02:07,200 --> 00:02:10,360 "He is now accompanied by two of his wives from the fair maidens of Paradise (Houris)." 40 00:02:10,360 --> 00:02:14,860 So, who am I? 41 00:02:14,860 --> 00:02:18,120 Share your answers with us in the comments below the video, 42 00:02:18,120 --> 00:02:21,120 and we will pin the correct answer in the comments 43 00:02:21,120 --> 00:02:24,120 when the next episode is released, 44 00:02:24,120 --> 00:02:27,120 Allah willing. 45 00:02:27,120 --> 00:02:30,439 The best of generations in deeds and exemplary conduct, 46 00:02:30,439 --> 00:02:33,439 who followed the Messenger 47 00:02:33,439 --> 00:02:36,439 in all his endeavors and speech. 48 00:02:36,439 --> 00:02:39,439 They were here, 49 00:02:39,439 --> 00:02:42,439 pouring rain upon our lives, 50 00:02:42,439 --> 00:02:45,439 so make their remembrance among us 51 00:02:45,439 --> 00:02:48,439 exalted and renowned. 52 00:02:48,439 --> 00:02:51,439 They departed, leaving in our conscience a question: 53 00:02:51,439 --> 00:02:54,439 Is there anyone like them— 54 00:02:54,439 --> 00:02:57,439 a star that rose in the sky and shone bright? 55 00:02:57,439 --> 00:03:00,439 They filled life 56 00:03:00,439 --> 00:03:03,439 with glorious achievements through their deeds, 57 00:03:03,439 --> 00:03:06,439 and the world of mankind flourished through them.