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Learn about the companions, scholars, and notables | Who am I? | Episode No. (25) | Saeed bin Al-Aas, may God be pleased with him
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Get to know the Companions, the scholars, and the most eminent among them.
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A new challenge: Who am I?
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I am one of the younger Companions.
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The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, passed away when I was nine years old.
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I was among the nobles and the most generous of the Quraysh.
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And I was among their most eloquent and praised speakers.
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My grandfather was a leader in the Quraysh known as 'Dhu al-Taj' (The Crowned One).
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This was because when he wore his turban, no one else on that day would wear one.
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Like his, out of reverence for him.
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My father was a master among the masters of the Quraysh.
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And a great man among their notables.
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He fought against the Muslims in the Battle of Badr.
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I grew up in the household of Uthman ibn Affan, may Allah be pleased with him.
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From him, I learned generosity and acquired my faith.
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I was of good conduct and pure intent.
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So generous that I became known as the most noble of the Arabs.
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I would often gather my companions on Fridays.
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I would feed them and clothe them in fine garments.
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And I would send gifts and presents to their homes.
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I used to tie up purses of money.
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And place them before the needy worshippers in the mosque.
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One day, I asked for water on one of the roads of Medina.
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A man brought me water from his house, and I drank.
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Then I saw that same man offering his house for sale.
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I asked him, "Why are you selling your house?"
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He replied, "I have a debt of four thousand dinars."
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So I sent for his creditor and said, "His debt is now upon me."
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And I told the owner of the house, "Keep your house and enjoy it."
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I was the person who most resembled the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, in beard.
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I was among the twelve men who transcribed the Qur'an, taught it, and wrote it down.
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Uthman ibn Affan, may Allah be pleased with him, appointed me among those who would write the copies of the Mushaf.
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The language of the Qur'an was established upon my tongue.
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Because my dialect was the most similar to that of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.
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So, who am I?
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Share your answers with us in the comments below the video.
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We will pin the correct answer in the comments when the next episode is released, if Allah wills.
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The best of generations in their stances and examples.
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They followed the Messenger whenever he acted or spoke.
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They were here, watering the clouds of our lives.
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So how could their memory fade among us?
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They departed and left a question in the conscience.
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Has a star like them ever risen and shone?
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They filled life with pride through their deeds.
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And the world of the self flourished because of them.