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Learn about the companions, scholars, and notables | Who am I? | Episode No. (17) | Zaid bin Al-Dathna, may God be pleased with him
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Get to know the Companions, the scholars, and the noble figures.
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A new challenge: Who am I?
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I am a Companion from the Ansar.
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I witnessed the battles of Badr and Uhud with the Prophet, peace be upon him.
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Then, the polytheists killed me in the third year after the Hijrah.
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This happened after they betrayed us during the expedition of al-Raji'.
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A group from the tribes of 'Adal and al-Qarah came to the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, after Uhud.
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They said, "O Messenger of Allah, there are those among us who have embraced Islam."
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"Send with us a group of your Companions."
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"To teach us the faith and instruct us in the Qur'an."
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So the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, sent me with them.
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Along with six other noble Companions.
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We set out with them until we reached al-Raji'.
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Their tribes came upon us to take us captive and sell us to the people of Makkah.
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They gave us their pledges and solemn oaths.
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That no harm would come to us if we laid down our weapons.
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Some of us refused to comply and fought them until they were killed.
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As for me, I laid down my weapon, and they took me captive.
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When we reached Makkah, Safwan Ibn Umayyah bought me from them to kill me in retaliation for his father.
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He ordered a servant of his named Nastas.
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He took me out to al-Tan'im to behead me outside the sacred precinct.
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Abu Sufyan said to me when they brought me forward for execution:
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"I adjure you by Allah, would you not wish that Muhammad were here in your place,"
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"So that we might strike his neck, while you were safe with your family?"
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I replied, "By Allah, I would not wish that Muhammad, while he is where he is,"
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"Were even pricked by a thorn that caused him pain, while I sat safely with my family."
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Abu Sufyan then said, "I have never seen anyone among the people love anyone,"
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"As the companions of Muhammad love Muhammad."
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Then they brought me forward and struck my neck.
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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.
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Upon the release of the next episode, 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 strove or spoke.
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They were here, watering the clouds of our lives.
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Their stances cause their remembrance to be exalted.
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They departed and cast a question into the conscience.
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Is there a star like them that has 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.