1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:02,000 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. 2 00:00:15,570 --> 00:00:17,570 The Mawaddah Association is pleased 3 00:00:17,570 --> 00:00:19,570 to present to you: 4 00:00:19,570 --> 00:00:21,570 "Portraits from the Lives of the Companions" 5 00:00:21,570 --> 00:00:23,570 by 'Abd al-Rahman 6 00:00:23,570 --> 00:00:25,570 Ra'fat al-Basha, 7 00:00:25,570 --> 00:00:30,160 may Allah have mercy on him. 8 00:00:30,160 --> 00:00:32,159 The Day of al-Raji'. 9 00:00:35,090 --> 00:00:37,219 [Poetic prelude] 10 00:00:37,219 --> 00:00:39,789 [...] 11 00:00:39,789 --> 00:00:41,789 [...] 12 00:00:41,789 --> 00:00:43,789 [...] 13 00:00:43,789 --> 00:00:48,899 [...] 14 00:00:48,899 --> 00:00:50,899 Towards the end of the third year after the Hijrah, 15 00:00:50,899 --> 00:00:52,899 there arrived in Yathrib 16 00:00:52,899 --> 00:00:54,899 a delegation from Banu Khuzaymah feigning 17 00:00:54,899 --> 00:00:56,899 Islam and outwardly professing 18 00:00:56,899 --> 00:00:58,899 faith. 19 00:00:58,899 --> 00:01:00,899 The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, warmly 20 00:01:00,899 --> 00:01:02,899 welcomed them and generously hosted 21 00:01:02,899 --> 00:01:04,900 their delegation, and 22 00:01:04,900 --> 00:01:06,900 the Companions rejoiced over them immensely, 23 00:01:06,900 --> 00:01:08,900 making them feel entirely at home 24 00:01:08,900 --> 00:01:11,019 and extending to them utmost hospitality. 25 00:01:11,019 --> 00:01:13,019 Before the men of the delegation prepared 26 00:01:13,019 --> 00:01:15,019 to depart back to their people, 27 00:01:15,019 --> 00:01:17,019 they said, "O Messenger of Allah, 28 00:01:17,019 --> 00:01:19,019 indeed among our people are many 29 00:01:19,019 --> 00:01:21,019 who believe in Allah and His Messenger, 30 00:01:21,019 --> 00:01:23,019 yet they have not been fortunate enough 31 00:01:23,019 --> 00:01:25,019 to gain knowledge of Islam, 32 00:01:25,019 --> 00:01:27,019 nor have they been illuminated by the light of faith. 33 00:01:27,019 --> 00:01:29,019 If only you would send with us 34 00:01:29,019 --> 00:01:31,019 a group of your Companions to recite to us 35 00:01:31,019 --> 00:01:33,019 the Qur'an 36 00:01:33,019 --> 00:01:35,019 and teach us the laws of Islam, 37 00:01:35,019 --> 00:01:37,180 instructing us in the religion of Allah." 38 00:01:37,180 --> 00:01:39,180 So the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 39 00:01:39,180 --> 00:01:41,180 granted their request 40 00:01:41,180 --> 00:01:43,180 and selected for them 41 00:01:43,180 --> 00:01:45,180 six of the Ansar: 42 00:01:45,180 --> 00:01:47,180 Marthad al-Ghanawi, 43 00:01:47,180 --> 00:01:49,180 Khalid al-Laythi, 44 00:01:49,180 --> 00:01:51,180 'Abdullah Ibn Tariq, 45 00:01:51,180 --> 00:01:53,180 Zayd Ibn al-Dathinah, 46 00:01:53,180 --> 00:01:55,180 Khubayb Ibn 'Adiy, 47 00:01:55,180 --> 00:01:57,180 and 'Asim Ibn Thabit. 48 00:01:57,180 --> 00:01:59,180 He instructed them to prepare to journey with them 49 00:01:59,180 --> 00:02:01,180 and reside among them 50 00:02:01,180 --> 00:02:03,409 until his further command reached them. 51 00:02:03,409 --> 00:02:05,409 These six noble, righteous men 52 00:02:05,409 --> 00:02:08,409 from the Companions of the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, rejoiced 53 00:02:08,409 --> 00:02:10,409 in the mission entrusted to them, 54 00:02:10,409 --> 00:02:12,409 and their brethren envied them 55 00:02:12,409 --> 00:02:14,409 for the great reward decreed for them. 56 00:02:14,409 --> 00:02:16,409 And how could they not rejoice, 57 00:02:16,409 --> 00:02:18,409 or not be envied? 58 00:02:18,409 --> 00:02:20,409 For prior to this day, 59 00:02:20,409 --> 00:02:22,409 they had enjoyed the merit of supporting 60 00:02:22,409 --> 00:02:24,409 the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, 61 00:02:24,409 --> 00:02:26,409 and now added to that 62 00:02:26,409 --> 00:02:28,409 the reward of emigrating 63 00:02:28,409 --> 00:02:30,500 to propagate the religion of Allah. 64 00:02:30,500 --> 00:02:32,500 The noble Messenger, 65 00:02:32,500 --> 00:02:34,500 the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, bade farewell 66 00:02:34,500 --> 00:02:36,500 to the group of six of his Companions, 67 00:02:36,500 --> 00:02:38,500 counseling them to remain conscious of Allah 68 00:02:38,500 --> 00:02:40,500 in secret and in public, 69 00:02:40,500 --> 00:02:42,599 and appointed Marthad 70 00:02:42,599 --> 00:02:44,599 al-Ghanawi as their leader. 71 00:02:44,599 --> 00:02:46,599 Then their families and loved ones bid them farewell, 72 00:02:46,599 --> 00:02:48,599 urging them to take care of themselves 73 00:02:48,599 --> 00:02:50,819 and treat their companions well. 74 00:02:50,819 --> 00:02:52,819 The guiding callers to Allah set out 75 00:02:52,819 --> 00:02:54,819 alongside the delegation of Banu Khuzaymah, 76 00:02:54,819 --> 00:02:56,819 leaving behind family and home, 77 00:02:56,819 --> 00:02:58,819 parting with kinsfolk and homeland. 78 00:02:58,819 --> 00:03:00,819 Yet none of that 79 00:03:00,819 --> 00:03:02,819 weighed heavily upon them; 80 00:03:02,819 --> 00:03:04,819 rather, what grieved them was parting from 81 00:03:04,819 --> 00:03:06,819 the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, 82 00:03:06,819 --> 00:03:08,819 and being distant from him. 83 00:03:08,819 --> 00:03:10,819 For they never imagined 84 00:03:10,819 --> 00:03:12,819 they could endure 85 00:03:12,819 --> 00:03:14,819 being away from him, 86 00:03:14,819 --> 00:03:16,819 nor did they ever expect to part from him 87 00:03:16,819 --> 00:03:18,819 as long as their lives endured. 88 00:03:18,819 --> 00:03:21,050 The caravan pressed forward, hastening 89 00:03:21,050 --> 00:03:23,050 its steps toward the settlements of Banu Khuzaymah, 90 00:03:23,050 --> 00:03:25,050 situated near 91 00:03:25,050 --> 00:03:27,139 'Usfan, 92 00:03:27,139 --> 00:03:29,139 while the guiding callers traversed 93 00:03:29,139 --> 00:03:31,139 the wilderness 94 00:03:31,139 --> 00:03:33,139 to meet those eager to embrace the religion of Allah. 95 00:03:33,139 --> 00:03:35,139 But when they reached the region of al-Raji', 96 00:03:35,139 --> 00:03:37,139 they were ambushed by the most heinous 97 00:03:37,139 --> 00:03:39,139 treachery—one so appalling 98 00:03:39,139 --> 00:03:41,139 that hearts were torn to pieces by its atrocity 99 00:03:41,139 --> 00:03:43,139 and souls were shattered 100 00:03:43,139 --> 00:03:45,210 by its horror. 101 00:03:45,210 --> 00:03:47,210 For the group from Banu Khuzaymah 102 00:03:47,210 --> 00:03:49,210 that had come to the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah 103 00:03:49,210 --> 00:03:51,210 be upon him, 104 00:03:51,210 --> 00:03:53,210 had conspired with a clan from Banu Hudhayl 105 00:03:53,210 --> 00:03:55,210 to lure into their trap 106 00:03:55,210 --> 00:03:57,210 a number of the Companions of the Prophet, 107 00:03:57,210 --> 00:03:59,210 peace and blessings be upon him, 108 00:03:59,210 --> 00:04:01,210 and hand them over to them 109 00:04:01,210 --> 00:04:03,210 in exchange for a handsome sum 110 00:04:03,210 --> 00:04:05,210 they had agreed upon. 111 00:04:05,210 --> 00:04:07,210 Banu Hudhayl 112 00:04:07,210 --> 00:04:09,210 had two captives held by Quraysh, 113 00:04:09,210 --> 00:04:11,210 and they resolved to ransom 114 00:04:11,210 --> 00:04:13,210 with some of these Companions 115 00:04:13,210 --> 00:04:15,210 their two captives detained in Makkah, 116 00:04:15,210 --> 00:04:17,209 and then sell the remainder 117 00:04:17,209 --> 00:04:19,209 to whoever among Quraysh desired them, 118 00:04:19,209 --> 00:04:21,209 so they might execute them in revenge 119 00:04:21,209 --> 00:04:23,209 for their fathers, sons, 120 00:04:23,209 --> 00:04:25,209 or distinguished leaders who were slain 121 00:04:25,209 --> 00:04:27,370 at Badr. 122 00:04:27,370 --> 00:04:29,370 When the caravan drew near the region of al-Raji', 123 00:04:29,370 --> 00:04:31,370 the six Companions, 124 00:04:31,370 --> 00:04:33,370 may Allah be pleased with them, were shocked 125 00:04:33,370 --> 00:04:35,370 to find their companions from Banu Khuzaymah 126 00:04:35,370 --> 00:04:37,370 abandoning them, 127 00:04:37,370 --> 00:04:39,370 while a band from Hudhayl closed in 128 00:04:39,370 --> 00:04:41,370 upon them, brandishing 129 00:04:41,370 --> 00:04:43,370 swords and spears, 130 00:04:43,370 --> 00:04:45,370 encircling them as tightly as a shackle 131 00:04:45,370 --> 00:04:47,529 around a wrist. 132 00:04:47,529 --> 00:04:49,529 Thereupon, the six Companions 133 00:04:49,529 --> 00:04:51,529 dismounted from the backs 134 00:04:51,529 --> 00:04:53,529 of their riding beasts, drew 135 00:04:53,529 --> 00:04:55,529 their swords from their scabbards, 136 00:04:55,529 --> 00:04:57,529 and resolved to fight those 137 00:04:57,529 --> 00:04:59,620 who had confronted them. 138 00:04:59,620 --> 00:05:01,620 But the men of Hudhayl said to them, 139 00:05:01,620 --> 00:05:03,620 "We are the masters of this territory; 140 00:05:03,620 --> 00:05:05,620 our numbers are overwhelmingly 141 00:05:05,620 --> 00:05:07,620 vast, whereas your band 142 00:05:07,620 --> 00:05:09,620 is small and meager. 143 00:05:09,620 --> 00:05:11,620 Moreover, by the Lord of the Ka'bah, we intend 144 00:05:11,620 --> 00:05:13,620 you no harm, nor do we plan 145 00:05:13,620 --> 00:05:15,620 to put you to death; 146 00:05:15,620 --> 00:05:17,620 rather, we only wish 147 00:05:17,620 --> 00:05:19,620 to gain something through you from the people of Makkah, 148 00:05:19,620 --> 00:05:21,620 and for this you have 149 00:05:21,620 --> 00:05:23,620 the covenant and pledge of Allah." 150 00:05:23,620 --> 00:05:25,689 The six men from the Companions of the Messenger, 151 00:05:25,689 --> 00:05:27,689 peace and blessings of Allah 152 00:05:27,689 --> 00:05:29,689 be upon him, were cast into profound distress, 153 00:05:29,689 --> 00:05:31,689 no longer knowing 154 00:05:31,689 --> 00:05:33,689 what course to take. 155 00:05:33,689 --> 00:05:35,689 Then Allah willed that they should take 156 00:05:35,689 --> 00:05:37,689 two different paths in this ordeal: 157 00:05:37,689 --> 00:05:39,689 for indeed, 158 00:05:39,689 --> 00:05:41,689 'Asim Ibn Thabit al-Ansari, 159 00:05:41,689 --> 00:05:43,689 Marthad al-Ghanawi, 160 00:05:43,689 --> 00:05:45,689 and Khalid al-Laythi chose 161 00:05:45,689 --> 00:05:47,689 certain death over surrendering 162 00:05:47,689 --> 00:05:49,689 to the enemies of Allah and their own enemies. 163 00:05:49,689 --> 00:05:51,689 They said to one another, 164 00:05:51,689 --> 00:05:53,689 "By Allah, we shall never accept a pact from a polytheist, 165 00:05:53,689 --> 00:05:55,689 nor shall we ever agree 166 00:05:55,689 --> 00:05:57,689 to a pledge from him." 167 00:05:57,689 --> 00:05:59,689 Then they sprang forward, fighting Hudhayl 168 00:05:59,689 --> 00:06:01,689 with fierce determination 169 00:06:01,689 --> 00:06:03,689 until they fell slain, one 170 00:06:03,689 --> 00:06:05,689 after another, 171 00:06:05,689 --> 00:06:07,689 passing away as martyrs within a few 172 00:06:07,689 --> 00:06:09,689 numbered minutes. 173 00:06:09,689 --> 00:06:11,689 As for the other three men 174 00:06:11,689 --> 00:06:13,689 among the Companions of the Messenger, peace and blessings 175 00:06:13,689 --> 00:06:15,689 be upon him— 176 00:06:15,689 --> 00:06:17,689 namely, 'Abdullah Ibn Tariq, 177 00:06:17,689 --> 00:06:19,689 Zayd Ibn al-Dathinah, and Khubayb Ibn 'Adiy— 178 00:06:19,689 --> 00:06:21,689 they trusted the pledge of this treacherous 179 00:06:21,689 --> 00:06:23,689 band of Hudhayl 180 00:06:23,689 --> 00:06:25,939 and surrendered to them. 181 00:06:25,939 --> 00:06:27,939 When Hudhayl realized 182 00:06:27,939 --> 00:06:29,939 that one of the three slain 183 00:06:29,939 --> 00:06:31,939 was 'Asim Ibn Thabit al-Ansari, 184 00:06:31,939 --> 00:06:33,939 they rejoiced at his death with the greatest 185 00:06:33,939 --> 00:06:35,939 joy; this was because 186 00:06:35,939 --> 00:06:37,939 'Asim, may Allah be pleased with him, 187 00:06:37,939 --> 00:06:39,939 had killed on the Day of Uhud 188 00:06:39,939 --> 00:06:41,939 two brothers who were knights 189 00:06:41,939 --> 00:06:43,939 of Quraysh. 190 00:06:43,939 --> 00:06:45,939 Their mother, Sulafah bint Sa'd, had vowed 191 00:06:45,939 --> 00:06:47,939 that if she ever gained power over 'Asim, 192 00:06:47,939 --> 00:06:49,939 she would drink wine 193 00:06:49,939 --> 00:06:51,939 from the skull of his head, 194 00:06:51,939 --> 00:06:53,939 and she promised to whoever brought him to her alive 195 00:06:53,939 --> 00:06:55,939 or dead whatever they wished 196 00:06:55,939 --> 00:06:57,939 of precious wealth. 197 00:06:57,939 --> 00:06:59,939 So the men of Hudhayl stepped toward 'Asim Ibn 198 00:06:59,939 --> 00:07:01,939 Thabit to sever his head, 199 00:07:01,939 --> 00:07:03,939 They were buoying themselves with hope 200 00:07:03,939 --> 00:07:05,980 for a generous reward, 201 00:07:05,980 --> 00:07:07,980 but they found that swarms of bees 202 00:07:07,980 --> 00:07:09,980 and colonies of wasps 203 00:07:09,980 --> 00:07:11,980 had surrounded his body on every 204 00:07:11,980 --> 00:07:13,980 side. 205 00:07:13,980 --> 00:07:15,980 When they attempted to approach him, 206 00:07:15,980 --> 00:07:17,980 the insects fended them off. 207 00:07:17,980 --> 00:07:19,980 Some said to others, 208 00:07:19,980 --> 00:07:21,980 "Leave him until night falls, 209 00:07:21,980 --> 00:07:23,980 when the bees 210 00:07:23,980 --> 00:07:25,980 and wasps will depart from him. 211 00:07:25,980 --> 00:07:27,980 Then, we will sever his head 212 00:07:27,980 --> 00:07:30,100 and take it to Makkah." 213 00:07:30,100 --> 00:07:32,100 No sooner had darkness descended 214 00:07:32,100 --> 00:07:34,100 upon the region of al-Raji‘ and its surroundings 215 00:07:34,100 --> 00:07:36,100 than the sky thundered, 216 00:07:36,100 --> 00:07:38,100 surged, 217 00:07:38,100 --> 00:07:40,100 and poured down rain like water from the mouths of skins. 218 00:07:40,100 --> 00:07:42,100 A flood covered the valleys, 219 00:07:42,100 --> 00:07:44,100 the likes of which had never been seen. 220 00:07:44,100 --> 00:07:46,100 The flood carried ‘Asim away 221 00:07:46,100 --> 00:07:48,100 and swept him to places 222 00:07:48,100 --> 00:07:50,100 far away that had not been trodden 223 00:07:50,100 --> 00:07:52,100 by their feet before. 224 00:07:52,100 --> 00:07:54,100 They searched for him everywhere, 225 00:07:54,100 --> 00:07:56,100 but could not find him. 226 00:07:56,100 --> 00:07:58,100 They scoured every direction for him, 227 00:07:58,100 --> 00:08:00,100 but could not track him down. 228 00:08:00,100 --> 00:08:02,100 They returned, burning 229 00:08:02,100 --> 00:08:04,100 with frustration at having lost him. 230 00:08:04,100 --> 00:08:06,230 ‘Asim, 231 00:08:06,230 --> 00:08:08,230 may Allah be pleased with him, 232 00:08:08,230 --> 00:08:10,230 had made a covenant with Allah, the Almighty and Majestic, 233 00:08:10,230 --> 00:08:12,230 saying, "O Allah, may I not touch a polytheist, 234 00:08:12,230 --> 00:08:14,230 for as long as I live." 235 00:08:14,230 --> 00:08:16,230 And he asked Him, the Glorified, 236 00:08:16,230 --> 00:08:18,230 not to allow any polytheist 237 00:08:18,230 --> 00:08:20,300 a way to touch him. 238 00:08:20,300 --> 00:08:22,300 Thus, Allah fulfilled for ‘Asim 239 00:08:22,300 --> 00:08:24,300 what he had covenanted with Him, 240 00:08:24,300 --> 00:08:26,300 and answered his prayer. 241 00:08:26,300 --> 00:08:28,300 ‘Umar Ibn al-Khattab, 242 00:08:28,300 --> 00:08:30,300 may Allah be pleased with him, used to say, 243 00:08:30,300 --> 00:08:32,299 "Allah protects the believing servant." 244 00:08:32,299 --> 00:08:34,299 ‘Asim had vowed 245 00:08:34,299 --> 00:08:36,299 that no polytheist would touch him, 246 00:08:36,299 --> 00:08:38,299 and that he would not touch a polytheist in his life; 247 00:08:38,299 --> 00:08:40,299 Allah protected him even after his death, 248 00:08:40,299 --> 00:08:42,299 just as he had remained protected from them during his life. 249 00:08:42,299 --> 00:08:44,460 The Hudhayl tribe set off 250 00:08:44,460 --> 00:08:46,460 with their three captives toward 251 00:08:46,460 --> 00:08:48,460 Makkah, after 252 00:08:48,460 --> 00:08:50,460 they had snatched away the swords 253 00:08:50,460 --> 00:08:52,460 that they were wearing, 254 00:08:52,460 --> 00:08:54,460 and seized the spears 255 00:08:54,460 --> 00:08:56,460 that were in their hands. 256 00:08:56,460 --> 00:08:58,460 Then they loosened their bowstrings 257 00:08:58,460 --> 00:09:00,460 and bound them with them. 258 00:09:00,460 --> 00:09:02,460 ‘Abdullah Ibn Tariq looked 259 00:09:02,460 --> 00:09:04,460 at the bonds with which the Hudhayl had bound them 260 00:09:04,460 --> 00:09:06,460 and said, 261 00:09:06,460 --> 00:09:08,460 "This is the first act of treachery." 262 00:09:08,460 --> 00:09:10,460 He began to wait for an opportunity 263 00:09:10,460 --> 00:09:12,460 to be able to free himself 264 00:09:12,460 --> 00:09:14,460 from them. 265 00:09:14,460 --> 00:09:16,460 When he saw them distracted, 266 00:09:16,460 --> 00:09:18,460 he pulled his hands from his bonds 267 00:09:18,460 --> 00:09:20,460 and attempted to release his companions, 268 00:09:20,460 --> 00:09:22,460 Zayd Ibn al-Dathinah 269 00:09:22,460 --> 00:09:24,460 and Khubayb Ibn ‘Adi, from their bonds. 270 00:09:24,460 --> 00:09:26,460 However, the Hudhayl 271 00:09:26,460 --> 00:09:28,460 noticed him, 272 00:09:28,460 --> 00:09:30,460 and they did not approach him for fear of 273 00:09:30,460 --> 00:09:32,460 his strength and ferocity. 274 00:09:32,460 --> 00:09:34,460 They did not let him escape, 275 00:09:34,460 --> 00:09:36,460 but instead began pelting him with stones 276 00:09:36,460 --> 00:09:38,460 until they killed him. 277 00:09:38,460 --> 00:09:40,460 They left him where he lay 278 00:09:40,460 --> 00:09:42,460 and then moved on 279 00:09:42,460 --> 00:09:44,460 with Zayd Ibn al-Dathinah and Khubayb 280 00:09:44,460 --> 00:09:46,460 Ibn ‘Adi until they reached 281 00:09:46,460 --> 00:09:48,460 Makkah and presented them 282 00:09:48,460 --> 00:09:50,549 to the people. 283 00:09:50,549 --> 00:09:52,549 The vengeful, hateful ones 284 00:09:52,549 --> 00:09:54,549 among the disbelievers of Quraysh rushed forward, 285 00:09:54,549 --> 00:09:56,549 each wanting to secure the two captives, 286 00:09:56,549 --> 00:09:58,549 no matter how high the price, 287 00:09:58,549 --> 00:10:00,549 to use them to spite 288 00:10:00,549 --> 00:10:02,549 Muhammad, may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 289 00:10:02,549 --> 00:10:04,549 and to take revenge on them 290 00:10:04,549 --> 00:10:06,549 for those killed at Badr. 291 00:10:06,549 --> 00:10:08,549 They competed in offering exorbitant 292 00:10:08,549 --> 00:10:10,549 prices for them. 293 00:10:10,549 --> 00:10:12,549 Then one of the leaders of Quraysh stood up 294 00:10:12,549 --> 00:10:14,549 and said, "O people of 295 00:10:14,549 --> 00:10:16,549 Quraysh, do not compete 296 00:10:16,549 --> 00:10:18,549 over these two captives 297 00:10:18,549 --> 00:10:20,549 and drive up their price. 298 00:10:20,549 --> 00:10:22,549 Rather, leave them for those 299 00:10:22,549 --> 00:10:24,549 who have a blood feud against them, 300 00:10:24,549 --> 00:10:26,549 for they are more entitled to them than others 301 00:10:26,549 --> 00:10:28,549 and more deserving of taking them 302 00:10:28,549 --> 00:10:30,649 than anyone else." 303 00:10:30,649 --> 00:10:32,649 Safwan Ibn Umayyah bought Zayd Ibn al-Dathinah, 304 00:10:32,649 --> 00:10:34,649 may Allah be pleased with him, 305 00:10:34,649 --> 00:10:36,649 for a high price, 306 00:10:36,649 --> 00:10:38,649 to kill him in retaliation for his father, Umayyah Ibn Khalaf. 307 00:10:38,649 --> 00:10:40,679 The sons of 308 00:10:40,679 --> 00:10:42,679 al-Harith Ibn ‘Amir bought Khubayb, 309 00:10:42,679 --> 00:10:44,679 may Allah be pleased with him, 310 00:10:44,679 --> 00:10:46,679 to kill him in retaliation for their father, 311 00:10:46,679 --> 00:10:48,679 whom he had killed at Badr. 312 00:10:48,679 --> 00:10:50,679 They paid the Hudhayl 313 00:10:50,679 --> 00:10:52,899 an exorbitant price. 314 00:10:52,899 --> 00:10:54,899 Safwan Ibn Umayyah did not wait 315 00:10:54,899 --> 00:10:56,899 long with his captive, 316 00:10:56,899 --> 00:10:58,899 because of the hatred burning within his heart 317 00:10:58,899 --> 00:11:00,899 for Muhammad, 318 00:11:00,899 --> 00:11:02,899 may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 319 00:11:02,899 --> 00:11:04,899 He hastened to satisfy 320 00:11:04,899 --> 00:11:06,899 the thirst of Quraysh for revenge 321 00:11:06,899 --> 00:11:08,899 against the noble Messenger, peace be upon him, 322 00:11:08,899 --> 00:11:10,899 through his person, 323 00:11:10,899 --> 00:11:12,899 and to gladden the eyes of his people 324 00:11:12,899 --> 00:11:14,940 with the spectacle of his execution. 325 00:11:14,940 --> 00:11:16,940 He had resolved to kill him in the area of 326 00:11:16,940 --> 00:11:18,940 al-Tan‘im 327 00:11:18,940 --> 00:11:20,940 and cast his body there 328 00:11:20,940 --> 00:11:22,940 for the stray dogs to maul 329 00:11:22,940 --> 00:11:24,940 and the birds of prey 330 00:11:24,940 --> 00:11:26,940 to feast upon. 331 00:11:26,940 --> 00:11:28,940 He set a time for this and announced it in Makkah. 332 00:11:31,100 --> 00:11:33,100 No sooner had the morning of that appointed day 333 00:11:33,100 --> 00:11:35,100 dawned in the valley of Makkah 334 00:11:35,100 --> 00:11:37,100 than the vengeful ones 335 00:11:37,100 --> 00:11:39,100 among the disbelievers of Quraysh, 336 00:11:39,100 --> 00:11:41,100 those who hated Muhammad, 337 00:11:41,100 --> 00:11:43,100 may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, and his message, 338 00:11:43,100 --> 00:11:45,100 and the rabble of men, 339 00:11:45,100 --> 00:11:47,100 women, and children 340 00:11:47,100 --> 00:11:49,100 were swarming in groups 341 00:11:49,100 --> 00:11:51,100 toward the area of al-Tan‘im, 342 00:11:51,100 --> 00:11:53,100 outside the boundaries of the Haram. 343 00:11:53,100 --> 00:11:55,100 They were driving 344 00:11:55,100 --> 00:11:57,100 their captive before them, shackled 345 00:11:57,100 --> 00:11:59,100 in chains, 346 00:11:59,100 --> 00:12:01,100 to kill him there in the sight 347 00:12:01,100 --> 00:12:03,100 of the people. 348 00:12:03,100 --> 00:12:05,100 At the head of all these people 349 00:12:05,100 --> 00:12:07,190 was Abu Sufyan Ibn Harb. 350 00:12:07,190 --> 00:12:09,190 They prepared Zayd Ibn al-Dathinah, 351 00:12:09,190 --> 00:12:11,190 may Allah be pleased with him, for execution 352 00:12:11,190 --> 00:12:13,190 and raised him on a high piece 353 00:12:13,190 --> 00:12:15,190 of ground so that both old and young 354 00:12:15,190 --> 00:12:17,190 could witness his death. 355 00:12:17,190 --> 00:12:19,190 He faced death 356 00:12:19,190 --> 00:12:21,190 with a steadfast heart and a 357 00:12:21,190 --> 00:12:23,220 cheerful face. 358 00:12:23,220 --> 00:12:25,220 Abu Sufyan Ibn Harb approached him 359 00:12:25,220 --> 00:12:27,220 and said, 360 00:12:27,220 --> 00:12:29,220 "I adjure you by Allah, O Zayd, 361 00:12:29,220 --> 00:12:31,220 would you not love for Muhammad 362 00:12:31,220 --> 00:12:33,220 to be in your place now, 363 00:12:33,220 --> 00:12:35,220 and for his neck to be struck instead of yours, 364 00:12:35,220 --> 00:12:37,220 so that we might set you free 365 00:12:37,220 --> 00:12:39,220 to go safely and securely 366 00:12:39,220 --> 00:12:41,220 to your family?" 367 00:12:41,220 --> 00:12:43,320 Zayd smiled and said, 368 00:12:43,320 --> 00:12:45,320 "By Allah, I would not love for even a thorn 369 00:12:45,320 --> 00:12:47,320 to prick Muhammad and harm him, 370 00:12:47,320 --> 00:12:49,320 while he is in the place 371 00:12:49,320 --> 00:12:51,320 where he is now, 372 00:12:51,320 --> 00:12:53,320 even if that meant I were set free 373 00:12:53,320 --> 00:12:55,320 to be safe and secure 374 00:12:55,320 --> 00:12:57,379 among my family." 375 00:12:57,379 --> 00:12:59,379 The people’s anger intensified at his words, 376 00:12:59,379 --> 00:13:01,379 and their shouting increased: 377 00:13:01,379 --> 00:13:03,379 "Kill him!" 378 00:13:03,379 --> 00:13:05,480 Abu Sufyan said, 379 00:13:05,480 --> 00:13:07,480 "By Allah, I have never seen 380 00:13:07,480 --> 00:13:09,480 anyone among the people love 381 00:13:09,480 --> 00:13:11,480 anyone else as 382 00:13:11,480 --> 00:13:13,480 the companions of Muhammad 383 00:13:13,480 --> 00:13:15,480 love Muhammad." Then 384 00:13:15,480 --> 00:13:17,480 they rushed upon him and broke his neck, 385 00:13:17,480 --> 00:13:19,480 while he was testifying 386 00:13:19,480 --> 00:13:21,480 that there is no god but Allah, 387 00:13:21,480 --> 00:13:23,480 and that His Prophet and chosen one, 388 00:13:23,480 --> 00:13:25,480 Muhammad, is the Messenger of Allah. 389 00:13:25,480 --> 00:13:27,639 That was what happened 390 00:13:27,639 --> 00:13:29,639 regarding the affair of Zayd Ibn al-Dathinah, 391 00:13:29,639 --> 00:13:31,740 may Allah be pleased with him and grant him satisfaction. 392 00:13:31,740 --> 00:13:33,740 As for his companion, Khubayb 393 00:13:33,740 --> 00:13:35,740 Ibn ‘Adi, here is 394 00:13:35,740 --> 00:13:37,830 his story. The family of 395 00:13:37,830 --> 00:13:39,830 al-Harith kept Khubayb Ibn ‘Adi 396 00:13:39,830 --> 00:13:41,830 in the darkness of a prison in their house, 397 00:13:41,830 --> 00:13:43,830 And extended his imprisonment, 398 00:13:43,830 --> 00:13:45,830 so he spent his days among them, 399 00:13:45,830 --> 00:13:47,830 alternating between fasting and night prayers. 400 00:13:47,830 --> 00:13:49,899 Whenever they looked at him, 401 00:13:49,899 --> 00:13:51,899 the daughters and slave-girls of Al-Harith, 402 00:13:51,899 --> 00:13:53,899 during the night or the day, 403 00:13:53,899 --> 00:13:55,899 they found him to be either 404 00:13:55,899 --> 00:13:57,899 bowing or prostrating, 405 00:13:57,899 --> 00:13:59,899 or reciting the Book of Allah, 406 00:13:59,899 --> 00:14:01,899 with his eyes overflowing 407 00:14:01,899 --> 00:14:03,899 with tears, so their hearts softened 408 00:14:03,899 --> 00:14:05,899 toward him, 409 00:14:05,899 --> 00:14:07,899 and they almost forgot that he had killed 410 00:14:07,899 --> 00:14:10,019 their father at Badr. 411 00:14:10,019 --> 00:14:12,019 One of them narrated about him 412 00:14:12,019 --> 00:14:14,019 after she embraced Islam, 413 00:14:14,019 --> 00:14:16,019 saying, "Khubayb was detained 414 00:14:16,019 --> 00:14:18,019 in our home, 415 00:14:18,019 --> 00:14:20,019 and when the people resolved to kill him, 416 00:14:20,019 --> 00:14:22,019 he asked me to give him a razor 417 00:14:22,019 --> 00:14:24,019 to shave what is customary 418 00:14:24,019 --> 00:14:26,019 for a Muslim to shave of his hair, 419 00:14:26,019 --> 00:14:28,019 and to groom himself before being killed. 420 00:14:28,019 --> 00:14:30,019 So I granted his request. 421 00:14:30,019 --> 00:14:32,019 Then I became distracted from 422 00:14:32,019 --> 00:14:34,019 a young toddler of mine, 423 00:14:34,019 --> 00:14:36,019 who crawled toward him and sat 424 00:14:36,019 --> 00:14:38,019 in his lap. 425 00:14:38,019 --> 00:14:40,019 I was suddenly terrified to see the razor 426 00:14:40,019 --> 00:14:42,019 in his hand while the boy 427 00:14:42,019 --> 00:14:44,019 was sitting on his thigh! 428 00:14:44,019 --> 00:14:46,019 What had I done? 429 00:14:46,019 --> 00:14:48,019 Khubayb Ibn 'Adi could easily exact 430 00:14:48,019 --> 00:14:50,019 his revenge by killing my child 431 00:14:50,019 --> 00:14:52,019 before he himself was killed! 432 00:14:52,019 --> 00:14:54,019 I panicked, and he saw the terror on my face, 433 00:14:54,019 --> 00:14:56,059 so he turned to me 434 00:14:56,059 --> 00:14:58,059 with tenderness and gentleness, 435 00:14:58,059 --> 00:15:00,059 and said, 'Do you fear that 436 00:15:00,059 --> 00:15:02,059 I would harm this child of yours? 437 00:15:02,059 --> 00:15:04,059 By Allah, I would never do 438 00:15:04,059 --> 00:15:06,120 such a thing.' 439 00:15:06,120 --> 00:15:08,120 Then he added, saying, 440 00:15:08,120 --> 00:15:10,120 'We, the community of Muslims, do not inflict 441 00:15:10,120 --> 00:15:12,120 harm upon a young child, 442 00:15:12,120 --> 00:15:14,120 or an elderly old man, 443 00:15:14,120 --> 00:15:16,120 or a monk who has devoted himself 444 00:15:16,120 --> 00:15:18,149 to worship. 445 00:15:18,149 --> 00:15:20,149 Rather, we only fight those who aggress against us 446 00:15:20,149 --> 00:15:22,149 and strive to drive us out 447 00:15:22,149 --> 00:15:24,279 from our religion.' 448 00:15:24,279 --> 00:15:26,279 She then said, 'By Allah, 449 00:15:26,279 --> 00:15:28,279 I do not think there was ever a prisoner on the face 450 00:15:28,279 --> 00:15:30,279 of the earth better than Khubayb. 451 00:15:30,279 --> 00:15:32,279 By Allah, I saw him 452 00:15:32,279 --> 00:15:34,279 eating from a large cluster 453 00:15:34,279 --> 00:15:36,279 of grapes, the likes of which my eyes 454 00:15:36,279 --> 00:15:38,309 had never seen before, 455 00:15:38,309 --> 00:15:40,309 while there were no grapes to be eaten 456 00:15:40,309 --> 00:15:42,309 anywhere in the land of Allah at that time! 457 00:15:42,309 --> 00:15:44,309 And Khubayb at that time was 458 00:15:44,309 --> 00:15:46,309 bound in iron chains, 459 00:15:46,309 --> 00:15:48,309 so these grapes were nothing less than 460 00:15:48,309 --> 00:15:50,309 sustenance that Allah had granted 461 00:15:50,309 --> 00:15:52,470 him.' 462 00:15:52,470 --> 00:15:54,470 And when the sons of Al-Harith resolved to 463 00:15:54,470 --> 00:15:56,470 execute Khubayb Ibn 'Adi, 464 00:15:56,470 --> 00:15:58,470 and announced it among the people, 465 00:15:58,470 --> 00:16:00,470 all of Mecca marched out, 466 00:16:00,470 --> 00:16:02,470 every last one of them, to the area of Al-Tan'im 467 00:16:02,470 --> 00:16:04,470 to witness the execution 468 00:16:04,470 --> 00:16:06,539 of their second captive. 469 00:16:06,539 --> 00:16:08,539 When Quraysh brought him forward for execution, 470 00:16:08,539 --> 00:16:10,539 he said to their leaders, 471 00:16:10,539 --> 00:16:12,539 'If you see fit to allow me 472 00:16:12,539 --> 00:16:14,539 to pray two rak'ahs, then do so.' 473 00:16:14,539 --> 00:16:16,539 One of them felt pity 474 00:16:16,539 --> 00:16:18,539 for him and said, 475 00:16:18,539 --> 00:16:20,539 'Go ahead and pray two rak'ahs.' 476 00:16:20,539 --> 00:16:22,570 So Khubayb performed two rak'ahs, 477 00:16:22,570 --> 00:16:24,570 completing them fully and perfectly. 478 00:16:24,570 --> 00:16:26,570 Then he turned to 479 00:16:26,570 --> 00:16:28,570 the people and said, 480 00:16:28,570 --> 00:16:30,570 'By Allah, were it not that you might think 481 00:16:30,570 --> 00:16:32,570 I only prolonged my prayer out of dread 482 00:16:32,570 --> 00:16:34,570 of being killed, 483 00:16:34,570 --> 00:16:36,820 I would have prayed much more.' 484 00:16:36,820 --> 00:16:38,820 The people raised Khubayb Ibn 'Adi 485 00:16:38,820 --> 00:16:40,820 up to the crucifixion pole 486 00:16:40,820 --> 00:16:42,820 and bound him securely to it. 487 00:16:42,820 --> 00:16:44,820 When they prepared to kill him, 488 00:16:44,820 --> 00:16:46,820 he said, 'O Allah, 489 00:16:46,820 --> 00:16:48,820 we have conveyed the message 490 00:16:48,820 --> 00:16:50,820 of Your Prophet, so convey to him 491 00:16:50,820 --> 00:16:52,820 this morning what is being done to us.' 492 00:16:52,820 --> 00:16:54,820 Then he supplicated against the polytheists 493 00:16:54,820 --> 00:16:56,820 of Quraysh, saying: 494 00:16:56,820 --> 00:16:58,820 'O Allah, count the disbelievers 495 00:16:58,820 --> 00:17:00,820 of Quraysh in number, 496 00:17:00,820 --> 00:17:02,820 destroy them piecemeal, 497 00:17:02,820 --> 00:17:04,819 and leave not a single one of them.' 498 00:17:04,819 --> 00:17:06,859 When Abu Sufyan heard 499 00:17:06,859 --> 00:17:08,859 his supplication, 500 00:17:08,859 --> 00:17:10,859 he threw his son Mu'awiyah to the ground 501 00:17:10,859 --> 00:17:12,859 out of fear of his invocation, 502 00:17:12,859 --> 00:17:14,859 as the Arabs used to do 503 00:17:14,859 --> 00:17:16,859 in the Jahiliyyah. 504 00:17:16,859 --> 00:17:19,019 Then they executed him, 505 00:17:19,019 --> 00:17:21,019 and Khubayb joined his five brothers 506 00:17:21,019 --> 00:17:23,019 who had preceded him, 507 00:17:23,019 --> 00:17:25,019 passing on to his Lord, 508 00:17:25,019 --> 00:17:29,609 well-pleased and pleasing to Him. 509 00:17:29,609 --> 00:17:31,609 'May Allah send blessings upon those who 510 00:17:31,609 --> 00:17:33,859 followed one another 511 00:17:33,859 --> 00:17:35,859 on the day of Al-Raji', 512 00:17:35,859 --> 00:17:37,859 so they were honored and rewarded.' 513 00:17:37,859 --> 00:17:40,980 Hassan Ibn Thabit.