1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:02,940 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. 2 00:00:03,600 --> 00:00:06,400 Echoes from the Pulpit. 3 00:00:06,580 --> 00:00:09,300 He purchased Paradise twice. 4 00:00:09,300 --> 00:00:12,039 A sermon by the honorable Sheikh, 5 00:00:12,039 --> 00:00:15,740 Khalid Ibn ‘Abdullah al-Hammudi, may Allah preserve him. 6 00:00:17,320 --> 00:00:20,179 Praise be to Allah, the Abaser and the Exalter. 7 00:00:21,260 --> 00:00:25,899 Praise be to Allah, by whose remembrance sorrows and pains vanish. 8 00:00:26,760 --> 00:00:30,039 Praise be to Allah in every state and circumstance. 9 00:00:30,980 --> 00:00:35,079 Praise be to Allah, by whose blessings righteous deeds are perfected. 10 00:00:35,770 --> 00:00:40,009 Praise be to Allah for the vast mercies He has sent down. 11 00:00:40,840 --> 00:00:44,240 Praise be to Allah, the Creator of the earth and the heavens. 12 00:00:45,009 --> 00:00:48,109 Praise be to Allah, for His blessings upon us are immense. 13 00:00:48,810 --> 00:00:51,689 And His bounties upon us are profound. 14 00:00:52,439 --> 00:00:55,420 O Lord, to You be praise until You are pleased. 15 00:00:55,909 --> 00:00:58,170 And to You be praise when You are pleased. 16 00:00:58,700 --> 00:01:01,000 And to You be praise after You are pleased. 17 00:01:02,320 --> 00:01:07,599 I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, alone, with no partner. 18 00:01:08,400 --> 00:01:10,239 The Reliever of distress. 19 00:01:10,790 --> 00:01:12,590 The Forgiver of slips. 20 00:01:13,140 --> 00:01:15,060 The Hearer of all voices. 21 00:01:15,459 --> 00:01:17,739 The Answerer of all supplications. 22 00:01:18,510 --> 00:01:22,150 If you call upon a generous person, he says, "Yes." 23 00:01:22,980 --> 00:01:26,439 How much more so with Allah, the Possessor of bounty and generosity? 24 00:01:27,099 --> 00:01:30,540 So extend your hand to Him, for it will never return empty. 25 00:01:31,299 --> 00:01:34,700 For you have asked the One who created you from nothingness. 26 00:01:35,629 --> 00:01:41,750 And I bear witness that our master, our Prophet, and our beloved, Muhammad, is the servant of Allah and His Messenger. 27 00:01:42,359 --> 00:01:44,359 His chosen one and His intimate friend. 28 00:01:45,129 --> 00:01:47,129 The one with the most radiant face. 29 00:01:47,650 --> 00:01:49,650 And the most luminous forehead. 30 00:01:49,930 --> 00:01:51,930 The possessor of the Fount to be visited. 31 00:01:52,409 --> 00:01:54,409 And the Praiseworthy Station. 32 00:01:54,609 --> 00:01:56,609 And the upheld banner. 33 00:01:56,810 --> 00:01:58,810 And the possessor of generosity and grace. 34 00:01:59,400 --> 00:02:02,400 The fragrance spreads when Muhammad is mentioned. 35 00:02:03,000 --> 00:02:06,000 The light shines, and the darkness dissipates. 36 00:02:06,750 --> 00:02:09,550 May the peace of Allah be upon you, O fountain of guidance, 37 00:02:10,110 --> 00:02:13,389 As long as a bird flies in the sky and sings. 38 00:02:14,110 --> 00:02:17,110 He is the Messenger of Allah, Muhammad. 39 00:02:17,669 --> 00:02:20,669 When "Muhammad" is spoken, my heart melts. 40 00:02:21,270 --> 00:02:23,830 Increase your prayers upon the Beloved, 41 00:02:24,270 --> 00:02:29,270 That Allah may remove my worries, provide for me, and forgive my sins. 42 00:02:29,870 --> 00:02:32,870 O Allah, send prayers, peace, increase, and blessings 43 00:02:33,620 --> 00:02:37,620 Upon Your servant, Messenger, Prophet, and beloved, Muhammad, 44 00:02:37,939 --> 00:02:39,939 And upon his family and his Companions, 45 00:02:40,460 --> 00:02:42,460 And whoever is guided by his guidance, 46 00:02:42,740 --> 00:02:45,740 And follows his Sunnah, and treads his path, 47 00:02:46,419 --> 00:02:50,419 And walks in his footsteps, and grant him abundant peace until the Day of Judgment. 48 00:02:51,919 --> 00:02:53,919 Now then, servants of Allah, 49 00:02:54,310 --> 00:02:57,310 I advise you and myself to fear Allah. 50 00:02:57,629 --> 00:03:01,629 “O ye who believe! Observe your duty to Allah with right observance, and die not save as those who have surrendered (unto Him)” (3:102) 51 00:03:01,990 --> 00:03:05,150 “O ye who believe! Observe your duty to Allah with right observance, and die not save as those who have surrendered (unto Him)” (3:102) 52 00:03:05,669 --> 00:03:07,669 O community of believers, 53 00:03:09,199 --> 00:03:11,650 O you who are beloved for the sake of Allah, 54 00:03:11,969 --> 00:03:15,479 Our topic on this blessed day 55 00:03:15,479 --> 00:03:18,900 Is about a man whose biography is a jewel, 56 00:03:18,900 --> 00:03:21,250 And whose life is a beacon. 57 00:03:21,490 --> 00:03:25,490 Pious, pure, knowledgeable, and not unknown. 58 00:03:25,889 --> 00:03:29,050 A man extraordinary in his generosity, 59 00:03:29,050 --> 00:03:31,050 Extraordinary in his modesty, 60 00:03:31,050 --> 00:03:33,050 Extraordinary in his forbearance, 61 00:03:33,050 --> 00:03:35,080 Extraordinary in his knowledge. 62 00:03:35,080 --> 00:03:38,080 He was among the wealthy and the affluent. 63 00:03:38,080 --> 00:03:42,430 He was among the people of goodness and giving, 64 00:03:42,430 --> 00:03:45,430 Of spending, charity, and almsgiving. 65 00:03:45,430 --> 00:03:48,430 And among the people of fasting, standing in prayer, 66 00:03:48,430 --> 00:03:50,430 And worship. 67 00:03:50,430 --> 00:03:53,430 Say whatever you wish of good about this man, 68 00:03:53,430 --> 00:03:55,430 And it is enough 69 00:03:55,430 --> 00:03:58,430 That he purchased Paradise twice. 70 00:03:58,430 --> 00:04:01,430 Who, I wonder, is that wealthy man? 71 00:04:01,430 --> 00:04:04,430 The pious, pure, rich, and successful one. 72 00:04:04,430 --> 00:04:07,430 How did he achieve that? 73 00:04:07,430 --> 00:04:10,430 And at whose hands was the contract made? 74 00:04:10,430 --> 00:04:12,430 Is there a price for Paradise? 75 00:04:12,430 --> 00:04:15,430 And can we follow in his footsteps? 76 00:04:15,430 --> 00:04:18,430 This blessed and fortunate man of goodness. 77 00:04:18,430 --> 00:04:21,430 As for that truly great man, 78 00:04:21,430 --> 00:04:24,430 He is the most modest of the Ummah of Muhammad, 79 00:04:24,430 --> 00:04:27,430 Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 80 00:04:27,430 --> 00:04:30,430 He is the one of whom the angels are shy. 81 00:04:30,430 --> 00:04:34,430 He is the companion of our Prophet and beloved in Paradise. 82 00:04:34,430 --> 00:04:36,430 That is 83 00:04:36,430 --> 00:04:39,430 ‘Uthman Ibn ‘Affan, may Allah be pleased with him. 84 00:04:39,430 --> 00:04:42,430 The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said of him: 85 00:04:42,430 --> 00:04:46,430 "O Allah, I am pleased with ‘Uthman, so be pleased with him." 86 00:04:46,430 --> 00:04:49,430 He is one of the ten promised Paradise. 87 00:04:49,430 --> 00:04:52,430 And the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said of him: 88 00:04:52,430 --> 00:04:54,430 "‘Uthman is in Paradise." 89 00:04:54,430 --> 00:04:57,430 And the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 90 00:04:57,430 --> 00:05:00,430 "May Allah have mercy on you, O ‘Uthman; 91 00:05:00,430 --> 00:05:02,430 You have not taken from the world, 92 00:05:02,430 --> 00:05:04,430 Nor has it taken from you." 93 00:05:04,430 --> 00:05:07,430 When the beloved Muhammad, 94 00:05:07,430 --> 00:05:09,430 Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 95 00:05:09,430 --> 00:05:11,430 And his Companions settled in the home of the Hijrah, 96 00:05:11,430 --> 00:05:13,430 Medina, 97 00:05:13,430 --> 00:05:15,430 They suffered hardship 98 00:05:15,430 --> 00:05:17,430 From a lack of water. 99 00:05:17,430 --> 00:05:19,430 There was 100 00:05:19,430 --> 00:05:23,430 A well of fresh, sweet-tasting water, 101 00:05:23,430 --> 00:05:25,430 Owned by a Jew, 102 00:05:25,430 --> 00:05:27,430 Known as the Well of Rumah. 103 00:05:27,430 --> 00:05:30,430 So the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 104 00:05:30,430 --> 00:05:32,430 "Whoever digs the Well of Rumah, 105 00:05:32,430 --> 00:05:34,430 For him is Paradise." 106 00:05:34,430 --> 00:05:36,430 And in another narration, he said: 107 00:05:36,430 --> 00:05:38,430 "Whoever buys the Well of Rumah, 108 00:05:38,430 --> 00:05:40,430 For him is Paradise." 109 00:05:40,430 --> 00:05:42,430 And here, longing crept 110 00:05:42,430 --> 00:05:44,430 Into the heart of ‘Uthman for Paradise. 111 00:05:44,430 --> 00:05:46,430 He had no desire other than that. 112 00:05:46,430 --> 00:05:48,430 He stepped forward 113 00:05:48,430 --> 00:05:50,430 To attain this great gain. 114 00:05:50,430 --> 00:05:52,430 He bargained with the owner 115 00:05:52,430 --> 00:05:55,430 To sell it to him, and he sold it. 116 00:05:55,430 --> 00:05:57,680 He asked him to sell half of it, 117 00:05:57,680 --> 00:05:59,680 And he bought the half 118 00:05:59,680 --> 00:06:01,680 For 12,000 dirhams. 119 00:06:01,680 --> 00:06:03,680 Then he bought the other half, 120 00:06:03,680 --> 00:06:05,680 And the water flowed for the people of Medina 121 00:06:05,680 --> 00:06:08,680 Without a price to be paid or demanded. 122 00:06:08,680 --> 00:06:10,680 He sought its reward from Allah. 123 00:06:10,680 --> 00:06:12,680 And ‘Uthman succeeded, 124 00:06:12,680 --> 00:06:14,680 May Allah be pleased with him and grant him satisfaction. 125 00:06:14,680 --> 00:06:16,680 His soul was at peace, 126 00:06:16,680 --> 00:06:19,680 For he did not see himself 127 00:06:19,680 --> 00:06:21,779 As having done a favor to any Muslim. 128 00:06:21,779 --> 00:06:23,779 He had no more right to the well 129 00:06:23,779 --> 00:06:26,779 Than the poorest of the Muslims. 130 00:06:26,779 --> 00:06:28,779 This was the first purchase. 131 00:06:28,779 --> 00:06:30,779 As for the second purchase, 132 00:06:30,779 --> 00:06:34,160 It was in the ninth year of the Hijrah. 133 00:06:34,160 --> 00:06:39,160 The news reached the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 134 00:06:39,160 --> 00:06:41,160 Of the intention of the Roman Emperor 135 00:06:41,160 --> 00:06:43,160 To invade the Arabian Peninsula, 136 00:06:43,160 --> 00:06:45,160 To kill the religion 137 00:06:45,160 --> 00:06:47,160 And annihilate the Muslims. 138 00:06:47,160 --> 00:06:49,160 So the noble Prophet, 139 00:06:49,160 --> 00:06:52,160 Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, called out, 140 00:06:52,160 --> 00:06:55,160 Calling the Muslims to Jihad. 141 00:06:55,160 --> 00:06:57,420 And because of the distance, 142 00:06:57,420 --> 00:06:59,420 The Prophet specified for them, 143 00:06:59,420 --> 00:07:02,420 He specified their destination so they could prepare. 144 00:07:02,420 --> 00:07:04,420 Their destination was Tabuk. 145 00:07:04,420 --> 00:07:05,420 And the Muslims 146 00:07:05,420 --> 00:07:07,420 Were suffering from drought and famine, 147 00:07:07,420 --> 00:07:09,420 And the heat of the sun was scorching. 148 00:07:09,420 --> 00:07:11,420 The desert expanse 149 00:07:11,420 --> 00:07:14,420 Was the only path for the journey. 150 00:07:14,420 --> 00:07:16,420 Where could one turn from it? 151 00:07:16,420 --> 00:07:18,420 The believing souls responded, 152 00:07:18,420 --> 00:07:20,420 The ranks gathered, 153 00:07:20,420 --> 00:07:24,420 And everyone brought what their soul could offer 154 00:07:24,420 --> 00:07:26,420 Of wealth and equipment. 155 00:07:26,420 --> 00:07:28,420 Hands of charity were extended 156 00:07:28,420 --> 00:07:30,420 From the young and the old, 157 00:07:30,420 --> 00:07:32,420 From the men and the women. 158 00:07:32,420 --> 00:07:34,420 Even Abu Bakr, 159 00:07:34,420 --> 00:07:36,420 May Allah be pleased with him, 160 00:07:36,420 --> 00:07:38,420 Gave all of his wealth. 161 00:07:38,420 --> 00:07:40,420 And ‘Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, 162 00:07:40,420 --> 00:07:42,420 Offered half of his wealth. 163 00:07:42,420 --> 00:07:44,420 But the matter was immense, 164 00:07:44,420 --> 00:07:46,420 And these donations 165 00:07:46,420 --> 00:07:48,420 Were not enough for the entire army. 166 00:07:48,420 --> 00:07:50,420 These thousands of people, 167 00:07:50,420 --> 00:07:52,420 And the gathered crowds, 168 00:07:52,420 --> 00:07:54,420 Were in need 169 00:07:54,420 --> 00:07:56,420 Of provisions and equipment. 170 00:07:56,420 --> 00:07:58,420 And how far away was Tabuk? 171 00:07:58,420 --> 00:08:00,420 The people were in hardship, 172 00:08:00,420 --> 00:08:02,420 To the point that the army was called 173 00:08:02,420 --> 00:08:04,420 The Army of Hardship. 174 00:08:04,420 --> 00:08:06,420 And the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, looked out, 175 00:08:06,420 --> 00:08:08,420 With his truthful, loyal gaze, 176 00:08:08,420 --> 00:08:10,420 The kind and merciful, 177 00:08:10,420 --> 00:08:12,420 The gaze of the blessed, 178 00:08:12,420 --> 00:08:14,420 The gaze of the seasoned, 179 00:08:14,420 --> 00:08:16,420 Conscious leader, 180 00:08:16,420 --> 00:08:18,420 Upon the crowds of Muslims 181 00:08:18,420 --> 00:08:20,420 Who had sold to Allah 182 00:08:20,420 --> 00:08:22,420 Their most precious possessions, 183 00:08:22,420 --> 00:08:24,420 And came responding 184 00:08:24,420 --> 00:08:26,420 To the call of Jihad. 185 00:08:26,420 --> 00:08:28,420 And the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 186 00:08:28,420 --> 00:08:30,420 "Who will equip these, 187 00:08:30,420 --> 00:08:32,710 And Allah will forgive him?" 188 00:08:32,710 --> 00:08:34,710 And longing blossomed 189 00:08:34,710 --> 00:08:36,710 In the heart of ‘Uthman for the second time, 190 00:08:36,710 --> 00:08:38,710 May Allah be pleased with him, 191 00:08:38,710 --> 00:08:40,710 In his heart like a clear light. 192 00:08:40,710 --> 00:08:42,710 For who is there 193 00:08:42,710 --> 00:08:44,710 Who does not want the forgiveness of sins? 194 00:08:44,710 --> 00:08:46,710 And who is there who does not want to enter 195 00:08:46,710 --> 00:08:48,710 Paradise, and have hardship 196 00:08:48,710 --> 00:08:50,710 Turn into ease, and have distress 197 00:08:50,710 --> 00:08:52,710 Relieved, and the narrow path widened? 198 00:08:52,710 --> 00:08:54,710 And the clouds of 199 00:08:54,710 --> 00:08:56,710 Tranquility and happiness rain down 200 00:08:56,710 --> 00:08:58,710 Upon the souls of the soldiers of faith, 201 00:08:58,710 --> 00:09:00,710 By the grace of Allah, 202 00:09:00,710 --> 00:09:02,710 and then by the grace of 'Uthman, the bow 203 00:09:02,710 --> 00:09:04,710 is always in need 204 00:09:04,710 --> 00:09:06,710 of the archer, and the arrow 205 00:09:06,710 --> 00:09:08,710 is in need of the one who shoots it. 206 00:09:08,710 --> 00:09:10,710 Horses are in need of 207 00:09:10,710 --> 00:09:12,710 the rider, and the problem 208 00:09:12,710 --> 00:09:14,710 is in need of a lawful solution. 209 00:09:14,710 --> 00:09:16,710 The word is in need 210 00:09:16,710 --> 00:09:18,710 of the tongue, and the Ummah 211 00:09:18,710 --> 00:09:20,710 on that day, 212 00:09:20,710 --> 00:09:22,710 and indeed every day, is in need 213 00:09:22,710 --> 00:09:24,710 of a wealthy person of means, 214 00:09:24,710 --> 00:09:26,710 generous like 'Uthman, 215 00:09:26,710 --> 00:09:28,710 and of a great leader 216 00:09:28,710 --> 00:09:30,710 like Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah 217 00:09:30,710 --> 00:09:32,710 be upon him. 218 00:09:32,710 --> 00:09:34,710 Thus, the time of hardship found 219 00:09:34,710 --> 00:09:36,710 its generous 'Uthman. 220 00:09:36,710 --> 00:09:38,710 'Uthman, may Allah be pleased with him, provided 221 00:09:38,710 --> 00:09:40,710 for the Army of Hardship 222 00:09:40,710 --> 00:09:42,710 nine hundred 223 00:09:42,710 --> 00:09:44,710 and forty camels, 224 00:09:44,710 --> 00:09:46,710 and sixty horses, 225 00:09:46,710 --> 00:09:48,710 completing the thousand, 226 00:09:48,710 --> 00:09:50,710 as Ibn Shihab says. 227 00:09:50,710 --> 00:09:52,710 He brought ten thousand dinars, 228 00:09:52,710 --> 00:09:54,710 pouring them out before the leader, 229 00:09:54,710 --> 00:09:56,710 the beloved Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 230 00:09:56,710 --> 00:09:58,710 He equipped the Army of Hardship, 231 00:09:58,710 --> 00:10:00,710 he equipped the Army of Hardship 232 00:10:00,710 --> 00:10:02,710 in its entirety. 233 00:10:02,710 --> 00:10:04,710 Indeed, he even equipped ten of the reciters 234 00:10:04,710 --> 00:10:06,710 at his own expense. 235 00:10:06,710 --> 00:10:08,710 He equipped the entire army, 236 00:10:08,710 --> 00:10:10,710 until they were not left 237 00:10:10,710 --> 00:10:12,710 in need of a halter 238 00:10:12,710 --> 00:10:14,710 or a hobble. 239 00:10:14,710 --> 00:10:16,710 So much so that the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: 240 00:10:16,710 --> 00:10:18,710 "Nothing 'Uthman does after today 241 00:10:18,710 --> 00:10:20,710 will harm him." 242 00:10:20,710 --> 00:10:22,710 O Allah, be pleased with 'Uthman, 243 00:10:22,710 --> 00:10:24,710 for I am pleased with him. 244 00:10:24,710 --> 00:10:26,710 Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, says: 245 00:10:26,710 --> 00:10:28,710 'Uthman 246 00:10:28,710 --> 00:10:30,710 Ibn 'Affan 247 00:10:30,710 --> 00:10:32,710 bought from the Messenger of Allah, 248 00:10:32,710 --> 00:10:34,710 peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, 249 00:10:34,710 --> 00:10:36,710 he bought Paradise twice: 250 00:10:36,710 --> 00:10:38,710 when he dug the well of Rumah, 251 00:10:38,710 --> 00:10:40,710 and when he equipped the Army of Hardship. 252 00:10:40,710 --> 00:10:42,710 You are like a pampered traveler, 253 00:10:42,710 --> 00:10:44,710 walking slowly, 254 00:10:44,710 --> 00:10:46,710 yet arriving first. 255 00:10:46,710 --> 00:10:48,710 O people, 256 00:10:48,710 --> 00:10:51,029 the generosity of 'Uthman 257 00:10:51,029 --> 00:10:53,029 did not stop 258 00:10:53,029 --> 00:10:55,029 at this limit. 259 00:10:55,029 --> 00:10:57,029 His giving, his sacrifice, 260 00:10:57,029 --> 00:10:59,029 and his spending in the way of Allah 261 00:10:59,029 --> 00:11:01,029 filled the ledgers. 262 00:11:01,029 --> 00:11:03,029 And here is 263 00:11:03,029 --> 00:11:05,029 the hand of 'Uthmanic generosity 264 00:11:05,029 --> 00:11:07,029 beckoning us 265 00:11:07,029 --> 00:11:09,029 to follow his footsteps 266 00:11:09,029 --> 00:11:11,029 and walk upon his path. 267 00:11:11,029 --> 00:11:13,029 We all possess wealth, 268 00:11:13,029 --> 00:11:15,029 and even if it is little, 269 00:11:15,029 --> 00:11:17,029 sacrificing oneself, even with a small amount, 270 00:11:17,029 --> 00:11:19,029 is required. So fear the Fire, 271 00:11:19,029 --> 00:11:21,029 even if by half a date. 272 00:11:21,029 --> 00:11:23,029 Fear the Fire, O servants of Allah, 273 00:11:23,029 --> 00:11:25,029 even if by half a date. 274 00:11:25,029 --> 00:11:27,029 And send forth for yourselves; 275 00:11:27,029 --> 00:11:29,029 whatever good you send forth for yourselves, 276 00:11:29,029 --> 00:11:31,029 you will find it with Allah, 277 00:11:31,029 --> 00:11:33,029 it is better 278 00:11:33,029 --> 00:11:35,029 and greater in reward. 279 00:11:35,029 --> 00:11:37,029 And seek the forgiveness of Allah, 280 00:11:37,029 --> 00:11:39,029 for Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. 281 00:11:39,029 --> 00:11:41,029 May Allah bless me and you 282 00:11:41,029 --> 00:11:43,029 through the Great Qur'an, 283 00:11:43,029 --> 00:11:45,029 and benefit me and you with the verses 284 00:11:45,029 --> 00:11:47,029 and the Wise Reminder contained within it. 285 00:11:47,029 --> 00:11:49,029 I say what you hear and I ask Allah's forgiveness for me and for you, 286 00:11:49,029 --> 00:11:51,029 so seek His forgiveness, 287 00:11:51,029 --> 00:11:53,029 and how successful are those who seek forgiveness. 288 00:11:53,029 --> 00:11:55,029 All praise is due to Allah for His beneficence, 289 00:11:55,029 --> 00:11:57,029 and I thank Him for His guidance and grace. 290 00:11:57,029 --> 00:11:59,029 I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, 291 00:11:59,029 --> 00:12:01,029 and I bear witness that Muhammad 292 00:12:01,029 --> 00:12:03,029 is the Messenger of Allah, 293 00:12:03,029 --> 00:12:05,029 may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 294 00:12:05,029 --> 00:12:07,029 To proceed: 295 00:12:07,029 --> 00:12:09,029 O servants of Allah, 296 00:12:09,029 --> 00:12:11,029 here is 'Uthman, may Allah be pleased with him, 297 00:12:11,029 --> 00:12:13,029 announcing to the world 298 00:12:13,029 --> 00:12:15,029 the true function of wealth 299 00:12:15,029 --> 00:12:17,029 and its most noble role. 300 00:12:17,029 --> 00:12:19,029 He used it to race toward a profitable trade 301 00:12:19,029 --> 00:12:21,029 with Allah. 302 00:12:21,029 --> 00:12:23,029 That 'Uthmanic generosity, 303 00:12:23,029 --> 00:12:25,029 that 'Uthmanic generosity 304 00:12:25,029 --> 00:12:27,029 which has no equal, 305 00:12:27,029 --> 00:12:29,029 removes from our accounts 306 00:12:29,029 --> 00:12:31,029 the panting pursuit of the material life. 307 00:12:31,029 --> 00:12:33,029 Yes, 308 00:12:33,029 --> 00:12:35,029 it reminds us that wealth is the wealth of Allah, 309 00:12:35,029 --> 00:12:37,029 even if it is contained 310 00:12:37,029 --> 00:12:39,029 within our safes, 311 00:12:39,029 --> 00:12:41,029 and our bank accounts are filled with it. 312 00:12:41,029 --> 00:12:43,029 So, O servants of Allah, shall we reach 313 00:12:43,029 --> 00:12:45,029 the level of awareness 314 00:12:45,029 --> 00:12:47,029 that it was never for the servant 315 00:12:47,029 --> 00:12:49,029 to be the true owner? 316 00:12:49,029 --> 00:12:51,029 It is necessary, O servants, 317 00:12:51,029 --> 00:12:53,029 O servants of Allah, 318 00:12:53,029 --> 00:12:55,029 that we strengthen faith in our hearts. 319 00:12:55,029 --> 00:12:57,029 Yes, we are in a time 320 00:12:57,029 --> 00:12:59,029 where people have rushed to accumulate wealth, 321 00:12:59,029 --> 00:13:01,029 and they have flown, 322 00:13:01,029 --> 00:13:03,029 and alas, they have turned and circled. 323 00:13:03,029 --> 00:13:05,029 Let us not forget, O people, 324 00:13:05,029 --> 00:13:07,029 that we are in need of 325 00:13:07,029 --> 00:13:09,029 our wealth in the Hereafter 326 00:13:09,029 --> 00:13:11,029 more intensely than our need 327 00:13:11,029 --> 00:13:13,029 for it in this world, 328 00:13:13,029 --> 00:13:15,029 and more intensely than the need of 'Uthman 329 00:13:15,029 --> 00:13:17,029 for his wealth. 330 00:13:17,029 --> 00:13:19,029 For 'Uthman, may Allah be pleased with him, 331 00:13:19,029 --> 00:13:21,029 was among the foremost to embrace Islam, 332 00:13:21,029 --> 00:13:23,029 the third of the Rightly Guided Caliphs. 333 00:13:23,029 --> 00:13:25,029 He met Allah while fasting, 334 00:13:25,029 --> 00:13:27,029 as he used to spend most of his days 335 00:13:27,029 --> 00:13:29,029 since he embraced Islam 336 00:13:29,029 --> 00:13:31,029 fasting, and most of his 337 00:13:31,029 --> 00:13:33,029 nights in prayer. 338 00:13:33,029 --> 00:13:35,029 And when his hand was struck, 339 00:13:35,029 --> 00:13:37,029 and he felt the pain of the blow, 340 00:13:37,029 --> 00:13:39,029 he said, "By Allah, this is 341 00:13:39,029 --> 00:13:41,029 the first hand 342 00:13:41,029 --> 00:13:43,029 to hold the pen 343 00:13:43,029 --> 00:13:45,029 and write the verses of the Qur'an." 344 00:13:45,029 --> 00:13:47,029 'Uthman, may Allah be pleased with him, 345 00:13:47,029 --> 00:13:49,029 met his Lord as a martyr. 346 00:13:49,029 --> 00:13:51,029 He was struck while he was reading the Qur'an. 347 00:13:51,029 --> 00:13:53,029 When he became certain of departing this world 348 00:13:53,029 --> 00:13:55,029 and meeting his Lord, 349 00:13:55,029 --> 00:13:57,029 he held the Mushaf to his chest. 350 00:13:57,029 --> 00:13:59,029 O honorable ones, 351 00:13:59,029 --> 00:14:01,029 we are in need 352 00:14:01,029 --> 00:14:03,029 of our wealth in the Hereafter, 353 00:14:03,029 --> 00:14:05,029 tomorrow. 354 00:14:05,029 --> 00:14:07,029 We will be dispersed, 355 00:14:07,029 --> 00:14:09,029 and our families in corners, 356 00:14:09,029 --> 00:14:11,059 and everyone digging the earth, 357 00:14:11,059 --> 00:14:13,059 their path is into their grave. 358 00:14:13,059 --> 00:14:15,059 The father in a grave, the son 359 00:14:15,059 --> 00:14:17,059 in a grave, the mother in a grave, 360 00:14:17,059 --> 00:14:19,059 the brother in a grave, 361 00:14:19,059 --> 00:14:21,059 and the sister in a grave. 362 00:14:21,059 --> 00:14:23,059 Are you not in need 363 00:14:23,059 --> 00:14:25,059 of the smallest amount of reward 364 00:14:25,059 --> 00:14:27,059 in that grave? 365 00:14:27,059 --> 00:14:29,059 Are we not, O servants of Allah, 366 00:14:29,059 --> 00:14:31,059 in need of our wealth 367 00:14:31,059 --> 00:14:33,059 when our limbs are torn apart, 368 00:14:33,059 --> 00:14:35,059 and the night and the day unite against us, 369 00:14:35,059 --> 00:14:37,059 and we forget our acquaintances? 370 00:14:37,059 --> 00:14:39,059 'Uthman, may Allah be pleased with him, 371 00:14:39,059 --> 00:14:41,059 bought Paradise from the Messenger of Allah 372 00:14:41,059 --> 00:14:43,059 twice. 373 00:14:43,059 --> 00:14:45,059 O servant of Allah, you have bought Paradise. 374 00:14:45,059 --> 00:14:47,059 Do not forget that you have wealth; 375 00:14:47,059 --> 00:14:49,059 calculate from it a portion 376 00:14:49,059 --> 00:14:51,059 that is permanent for Allah, 377 00:14:51,059 --> 00:14:53,059 which increases and does not decrease: 378 00:14:53,059 --> 00:14:55,059 support for building a mosque, 379 00:14:55,059 --> 00:14:57,059 or sponsoring an orphan, 380 00:14:57,059 --> 00:14:59,059 or comforting a poor person, 381 00:14:59,059 --> 00:15:01,059 or clothing the naked, 382 00:15:01,059 --> 00:15:03,059 or feeding the hungry, 383 00:15:03,059 --> 00:15:05,059 or kindness to relatives, 384 00:15:05,059 --> 00:15:07,059 or answering a beggar. 385 00:15:07,059 --> 00:15:09,059 Overcome selfishness, 386 00:15:09,059 --> 00:15:11,059 and defeat the devil. 387 00:15:11,059 --> 00:15:13,379 "No man gives out 388 00:15:13,379 --> 00:15:15,379 anything in charity 389 00:15:15,379 --> 00:15:17,379 without having to untie from it 390 00:15:17,379 --> 00:15:19,379 the jaws of seventy 391 00:15:19,379 --> 00:15:21,379 devils." 392 00:15:21,379 --> 00:15:23,379 Narrated by Ahmad and authenticated by 393 00:15:23,379 --> 00:15:25,379 al-Albani in al-Sahihah. 394 00:15:25,379 --> 00:15:27,379 O servants of Allah, the point is 395 00:15:27,379 --> 00:15:29,379 that the devils 396 00:15:29,379 --> 00:15:31,379 whisper to the servant 397 00:15:31,379 --> 00:15:33,379 not to give charity. So if 398 00:15:33,379 --> 00:15:35,379 the servant gives charity, this is 399 00:15:35,379 --> 00:15:37,379 A proof of faith, 400 00:15:37,379 --> 00:15:39,379 and sincerity, and uprightness. 401 00:15:39,379 --> 00:15:41,379 May He grant us success in every righteous deed 402 00:15:41,379 --> 00:15:43,379 that He loves and is pleased with. 403 00:15:43,379 --> 00:15:45,379 This is so. 404 00:15:45,379 --> 00:15:47,379 And send prayers and salutations upon the best of Allah’s creation, 405 00:15:47,379 --> 00:15:49,379 Muhammad Ibn 'Abdullah, 406 00:15:49,379 --> 00:15:51,379 the unlettered Prophet, 407 00:15:51,379 --> 00:15:53,379 the striver and the generous spender, 408 00:15:53,379 --> 00:15:55,379 peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 409 00:15:55,379 --> 00:15:57,379 For Allah has said: 410 00:15:57,379 --> 00:15:59,379 Indeed, Allah and His angels 411 00:15:59,379 --> 00:16:01,379 send blessings upon the Prophet; 412 00:16:01,379 --> 00:16:03,379 O you who have believed, 413 00:16:03,379 --> 00:16:05,379 “Lo! Allah and His angels shower blessings on the Prophet. O ye who believe! Ask blessings on him and salute him with a worthy salutation.” (33:56) 414 00:16:05,379 --> 00:16:07,379 And he, peace be upon him, said: 415 00:16:07,379 --> 00:16:09,379 Whoever sends one prayer upon me, 416 00:16:09,379 --> 00:16:11,379 Allah will send ten prayers upon him by it. 417 00:16:11,379 --> 00:16:13,379 O Allah, send prayers, salutations, increase, and blessings 418 00:16:13,379 --> 00:16:15,379 upon Your servant and Messenger, 419 00:16:15,379 --> 00:16:17,379 and Your Prophet, Muhammad, 420 00:16:17,379 --> 00:16:19,379 and upon all his family and Companions. 421 00:16:19,379 --> 00:16:21,600 And be pleased, O Allah, with Your Caliphs, 422 00:16:21,600 --> 00:16:23,600 the Rightly-Guided, 423 00:16:23,600 --> 00:16:25,600 the four rightly-directed ones: 424 00:16:25,600 --> 00:16:27,600 Abu Bakr, 'Umar, 'Uthman, 425 00:16:27,600 --> 00:16:29,600 and 'Ali, and with all the rest of 426 00:16:29,600 --> 00:16:31,600 the Companions, one and all, 427 00:16:31,600 --> 00:16:33,600 and be pleased with us along with them, by Your generosity, 428 00:16:33,600 --> 00:16:35,600 O Most Generous of the generous. 429 00:16:35,600 --> 00:16:37,600 O Allah, grant victory to Islam and the Muslims, 430 00:16:37,600 --> 00:16:39,600 and bring low polytheism and the polytheists, 431 00:16:39,600 --> 00:16:41,600 and destroy Your enemies, the enemies of the religion. 432 00:16:41,600 --> 00:16:43,600 O Allah, grant us security in our homelands, 433 00:16:43,600 --> 00:16:45,600 and rectify our leaders 434 00:16:45,600 --> 00:16:47,600 and those in authority over us. 435 00:16:47,600 --> 00:16:49,600 O Allah, forgive our sins, 436 00:16:49,600 --> 00:16:51,600 conceal our faults, 437 00:16:51,600 --> 00:16:53,600 and accept our repentance. 438 00:16:53,600 --> 00:16:55,600 And let our final deeds be the most righteous, O our Master. 439 00:16:55,600 --> 00:16:57,600 O Allah, grant us hearts that are humble, 440 00:16:57,600 --> 00:16:59,600 hearts that are tranquil, 441 00:16:59,600 --> 00:17:01,600 and hearts that are sound, 442 00:17:01,600 --> 00:17:03,600 for none shall be saved except he who comes to Allah with a sound heart. 443 00:17:03,600 --> 00:17:05,599 O Allah, grant us a heart worthy of meeting You. 444 00:17:05,599 --> 00:17:07,599 O Allah, grant us a heart worthy of meeting You. 445 00:17:07,599 --> 00:17:09,599 O Allah, make our final abode pleasant, 446 00:17:09,599 --> 00:17:11,599 and make our end the best. 447 00:17:11,599 --> 00:17:14,599 O Allah, make us among those who sought refuge in You and whom You sheltered, 448 00:17:14,599 --> 00:17:16,599 who fled to You and whom You accepted, 449 00:17:16,599 --> 00:17:18,599 who feared You and whom You secured, 450 00:17:18,599 --> 00:17:20,599 who relied upon You and whom You sufficed, 451 00:17:20,599 --> 00:17:22,599 and who asked of You and whom You gave. 452 00:17:22,599 --> 00:17:25,599 O Allah, guide us to the best of character, 453 00:17:25,599 --> 00:17:27,599 for none guides to the best of it except You, 454 00:17:27,599 --> 00:17:29,599 and turn away from us its evil, 455 00:17:29,599 --> 00:17:31,599 for none turns away its evil except You. 456 00:17:31,599 --> 00:17:34,599 O Allah, place us in Your protection, Your safety, and Your guarantee. 457 00:17:34,599 --> 00:17:37,599 Preserve us with Your preservation and encompass us with Your care. 458 00:17:37,599 --> 00:17:39,599 Turn away from us the evil of the wicked, 459 00:17:39,599 --> 00:17:41,599 and the plots of the treacherous, 460 00:17:41,599 --> 00:17:43,599 and the evil of the night and day visitors, 461 00:17:43,599 --> 00:17:46,599 except for a visitor who comes with good, O Most Merciful. 462 00:17:46,599 --> 00:17:48,599 O Allah, grant victory to our soldiers at the borders. 463 00:17:48,599 --> 00:17:50,599 O Allah, heal their sick, 464 00:17:50,599 --> 00:17:52,599 treat their wounded, 465 00:17:52,599 --> 00:17:54,599 and accept their martyrs. 466 00:17:54,599 --> 00:17:57,599 And grant victory to our oppressed brothers everywhere. 467 00:17:57,599 --> 00:17:59,599 O Allah, rectify the state of the Muslims. 468 00:17:59,599 --> 00:18:03,599 O Allah, rectify the state of the Muslims. 469 00:18:03,599 --> 00:18:06,599 O Allah, rectify the state of the Muslims. 470 00:18:06,599 --> 00:18:08,599 O Allah, just as You have gathered us on this carpet, 471 00:18:08,599 --> 00:18:10,599 gather us beneath Your Throne, 472 00:18:10,599 --> 00:18:12,599 as loving brothers, 473 00:18:12,599 --> 00:18:14,599 upon thrones, facing one another. 474 00:18:14,599 --> 00:18:16,599 O Allah, relieve the distressed, 475 00:18:16,599 --> 00:18:18,599 remove the anguish of the sorrowful, 476 00:18:18,599 --> 00:18:20,599 and settle the debts of the indebted. 477 00:18:20,599 --> 00:18:22,599 Heal our sick and the sick of the Muslims. 478 00:18:22,599 --> 00:18:25,599 Have mercy on our dead and the dead of the Muslims, 479 00:18:25,599 --> 00:18:27,599 by Your mercy, O Most Merciful of the merciful. 480 00:18:27,599 --> 00:18:30,400 “Glorified be thy Lord, the Lord of Majesty, from that which they attribute (unto Him)” (37:180) 481 00:18:30,400 --> 00:18:32,099 And peace be upon the messengers, 482 00:18:32,099 --> 00:18:34,099 and praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds.