Day 4
Part 11 of

The Plague of OmWaas

- Many of the alumni shahaba died in this plague. Ex: Abu Ubaydah, Mu’adh ibn Jabal, Yazid ibn Abu Sufyan.
- He was with Abu Ubaydah going towards Shaam when he heard about it and turned back. Abu Ubaydah then said “Are you running away from the destiny of Allah (swt)” Umar (RA) “ only if someone less knowledgeable than you said that” meaning the path you take is the one destined by Allah.
- A story: A thief was being punished. He said it was destiny for me to steal and he said back to him and it is destiny that I punish you.
- If you hear about a plague don’t go towards it. If you’re in it, don’t leave.
- Abu Ubaydah was the Ameer at Shaam where the plague was. Umar wanted him to go to higher grounds. The cause of the plague was due to the bodies not being buried properly in the battles.

Murder of Umar (RA)

- His Khilafa was 10 years.
- He would make dua to die shaheed in Madinah. His dua was said so much that even this children knew it.
- Abu Lu’lu alMajoosee came from a battle as a prisoner and killed Umar.,
- He was a fireworshipper. A blacksmith brought to Madinah. Hermoz and Jufaynah plotted together to murder Umar.

- Day of the murder: Umar would lead the salaah (prayer). He would walk the lines making sure they were straight and if someone was out of line he would hit them. The salaah would be in darkness. He always read long surahs to give people a cance to join and line up the people.

- Abu Lu’lu stabbed Umar and twisted the dagger around. He then had to kill his way out of the congregation. Between 6-12 companions were killed. One of the companions threw a shawl over him like net, trapping him. He ended up killing himself with the dagger.
- Even in the intensity they didn’t forgt to complete their salaah.
- Umar’s wound was so deep that if he were to drink anything it would seep right out. He was told he was going to die.
- When someone is on their deathbed you should remind them of their good deeds to give them hope so they die in a state of hope and sincerity.
- Umar chose 6 companions: Talha, Az-Zubayr, Uthman, Ali, Saad Abi Waqas, AbdurRahman ibn Owf were all promised Paradise. One of them was also to be the next Khalifa after his death. His son Abdallah ibn Umar would decide if no one could get to a conclusion.
- He asked to be buried beside Prophet Muhammad (saw) and AbuBakr. Ayesha (RA) was hoping to keep it for herself but today I prefer Umar over myself.
- He was killed a martyr at 63 years old.

The Legacy: Marketplace

- Umar used his business sense to run the empire.
- He wouldn’t let people who didn’t know answers to fiqh questions to do their business because due to their ignorance they may do haram. Ex: Riba (Interest)
-If they sold haram products, he would burn down their business.
- Kept the alumni sahaba in Madinah and didn’t let those from outside Madinah to come and live here.

1) He didn’t want their honor to be trampled on.
2) He needed them for shura (consultation)
3) Survey people on how he was doing etc.

-jizy’a tax (paid by non-muslims) would fluctuate according to the families situation, some were forgiven.

QUIZ YOURSELF

1) Give 2 examples in which Umar’s Ijtihaad was confirmed by revelation.
2) Umat’s Khalifah was full of energy and compassion for the flock. Give 2 examples.
3) Which tribe was incharge of fighting the elephants in the battle of Al-Qadissiyah? And how was the tribal system used to encourage fighters?

Day 4
Part 10 of

Conquest: Nahavand

- AnNu'man ibn Al-Muqqarin was the leader
- Advice: Don't lead the Muslims into a sloppy death. Prepare.
- Make sure there aren't any leaks in the strategy
- During these battle Abu Obaidah and Khalid ibn Walid moved on from AsSham to North Africa i.e Egypt

Conquest: Dimishiq & Bait al-Maqdis (Jeureslam)

-Abu Ubaydah leading the army.

- It was a battle against Christians.

- Umar (RA) traveled from Madinah to Jeurselam to recieve the keys of Bait al-Maqdis.

-The Romans just surrendered when the Muslims came. But on one condition, that Umar would recieve the keys to the city because of the holiness of Jerusalem it was only fitting for the khalif of them to recieve the keys.

-He brought his slave with him. But due to his humble character him and his slave would switch equally along the way on and off the camel. While they were approaching Jerusalem it was the slaves turn, the slave wanted to get off because people would think he would be the khalif but Umar refused. He went there and recieved the keys to the city. He prayed right next to a church maghrib salaah. That place is known as Masjid Umar which is still there today.

Conquest: Misr- Egypt

- The main city they were going for was Alexandria.
- The army consisted of 14000 soliders.
- Underseige for 5 months.
- Small army, big faith. Whats the delay? The delay of this conquest is for a deed that have commited- Umar (RA)

The Year of Ramadah

- 18th year of hijrah
- The land dried up and became like coal.
- Umar (RA) was an example of not caring about the dunya’s aspect.

- Umar was thought to die due to his sadness of the conditions. He wouldn’t eat anything the Ummah didn’t have access too. He sent a letter to Mu’waiyah and Abu Ubaydah to send food.

- Umar’s strategy was to to distribute food to the people instead people coming to get the food. He was offered honey, he refused it and said “ I won’t allow that honey to be of that Allah will ask on the Day of Judgement”

- One day his son was eating a watermelon during the time the Muslims were suffering from a drought. He took it away making his son cry. When he was asked about this he said “How can my son eat watermelon when the nation of Muhammad have no food?”

- The woman making food wasn’t cooking it properly so he took it form her and cooked and feed the people.

- Umar and the Muslims would make istighfaar (seek forgiveness) so that Allah will bring them rain. Once the drought came to an end he insisted all the Bedouins to go back because you couldn’t have people who don’t originally live there, stay there. Keep the flow going.

- In order for a leader to go up, they need to go down.

Day 3
Part 9 of

Battle of Al-Jisr (Bridge)

- The Muslims held back from Persian battles due to the intensity
- It took place near Kufa
- The General was Bahman Jadhawayh
- They had brough elephants with them. In one charge multiple fighters were killed. This became a huge obstacle to the Muslims since the elephant's loud trumpeting would scare the horses.

Reasons why Khalid Ibn Waleed was brought down.

1) AbuBakr's style of leading let people to manage freely compared to Khalid or Umar who managed more closely.

2) Khalid (RA) was extremely swift in making decisions.

3) Khalid was good and he knew it.

4) Umar (RA) was afraid of the fitnah of the muslimeen. If you wanted to be victorious go with Khalid. Umar wanted them to be victorious with their actions and trust in Allah.

Battle of Al-Bowaib

- Tribe of Bajila
- Took place in Ramadan and encouraged everyone to break their fast
- With statemenets such as “Allahu Akbar!” (God is Great), the leader can kick off the whole battle.
- Muslims began to lose. Al Muthana went to find the weakest link which was Banu Ijl and sent to them: “Indeed the ameer sends his salam and says not to expose the muslims today”
- Banu Ijl was challenged and became the strongest tribe
- Muslims were victorious

Al-Qaadisiyyah
Day 1: Day of Armaath

- One of enormous battle in Persia.
- Umar (RA) wanted to lead the battle by himself so he had to choose a leader.
- He sent Al-Asad (the lion) Saad ibn Abu Waqas.
- Zayid ibn Haritha’s wife became Saad ibn Waqas wife.
- Al Madayn: political capital of Persia.
- Persian King: Yazdajard
- Amongst 12 muslims were selected, each with their own qualities to negotiate with the king.
- In order to enter the King’s palace the Muslims were requested to bow down and enter. Knowing this was against Islam they instead bent down and walked in backwards.
- When they were asked who the most noble was, Asem ibn ‘Amaar raised his hand. Dirt was poured on this head. He laughed and said “They’ve given us a part of their land!” An example of the optimism the had.
- Persians had 120 000 fighters. Total was 36 000 fighters to fight in Al-Qaadissiyah.
- Rib’ee ibn ‘Aamir was known for his rough Bedouin look. The rough clothes, braids, dagger, spear and his pony.
- As he was walking, he used his speakers as a walking stick; cutting into everything since Rostom (Persian leader) wanted to mesmerize him with all the materlisim.
- When he was asked about his mission: We were sent to liberate the creation from worship of other creations to the worship of the creater.
-When he was asked about the success of Muslims, he said: You people glorified food, drink and clothing. To us it’s insignificant.
-Rostom was given three days to come to a decision.
- Tulayha had come back, became muslim and joined the Battle of Qaadissiyah.
- Sa’ad (RA) became extremely sick. He had boils all over and couldn’t even lie on his back.He was accused of being a coward and not wanting to fight in the battle.
- People who previously apostated were in this army that’s why there was an increase in so good etiquettes.
- The Muslim’s army consisted of approx 30 000 fighters and ALL said Allahu Akbar! Before they charged (wow imagine that!)
-As they charged they’re saying “La hawla wa la quwata illa billah”
- Tulayha started knocking down tents and let out their horses.
-The Persians had 33 Elephants.
- How do you kill an elephant? Stand infront of an elephant and wait until it comes close and then shot at its eyes. The elephant dies and you die too.
- Elephants destroyed the muslims that first day.
- The tribe Asad, came forward donating their lives in killing the elephants. So many of them were killed that almost the whole Banu Asad became extinct.

Day 2: Day of Aghwaath

- The second day the elephants were stablized. Al Qa'Qa became the general and joined them on the second day. On the first day the ameer Asadallah (saad ibn waqaah) became extremely ill he was not even able to sit down he had to lie down flat on his back. People started mocking him but he paid no attention. His wife came and started getting mad at Saad and then screamed "YA MUTHANAAAA" which was her husband that was killed shaheed. This sparked a light in Saad and he ran into the battle responding to the challenge by his wife.

- Abu Mihjan AthThaqafee was a person who apostated but later came back to Islam. He was arrested and put in jail for drinking alcohol. He begged Saad's wife to let him out. He started reciting elequoent poetry and how he wanted to bring the Muslims out of the defeat. He promised that if he was alive he would come back and lock himself and if not that means he died in the battle. Saad’s wife eventually let him out. He ran and stole Saad's horse ran into the battle. He immediately started destroying the Persians. Saad saw that man and thought..hmmm.. isn’t that my horse?

Day 3: Day of ‘Imaas

- 20 000 of Muslims were killed shaheed
- 10,000 Persians were killed
- The elephants calmed down and started to back away followed by the fighters.
- Sa’ad advises them to be patient and continue fighting even though they had no physical energy left. They kept fighting though the night and by sunrise the Persians were running away. Victory was to the Muslims!
- Rostom was killed in the water.
- Women acted as nurses. They had nursing materials in one hand to nurse the wounded soliders and a weapon in another hand to finish off whoever was at the verge of death.
- Muslims would wait on the outskirts of the won waiting for news. Eventually all of them went back leaving Umar (RA) waiting by himself. Al-Bashir comes and yells that the Muslims have been victorious. Had has passed by Umar looking for the Khalifah which turned out to be Umar and apologized. He thought the Khalifah would be this high and mighty man.

QUIZ YOURSELF

1) Mention 3 points that AbuBakr mentioned in his inauguration speech?
2) What were the main reason that the Arab tribes left Islam?
3) What characteristics was AbuBakr known for?

Day 3
Part 8 of

Umar
Al-Farooq: Mountain of Justice

-Umar(RA) was from the family of Banu Adee
-His Kunya was Abu Hafs
-As a youth he worked as a sheperd and a buisness man
-He was 29 years old when the Prophet (saw) recieved the revelation.
-He was tall and had a large body. His legs would drag from a horse.
-Very Eloquent.
-Extremely wise and knowledgeble.
-Had 12 children. Well known were Abdallah, a great scholar and Hafsa who was married to the Prophet.

-Before he became a muslim he would beat his slaves and volunteer to beat other peoples slaves who went into Islam.

-He hated the Prophet (saw) but didn't kill him.
-Umar's conversion (find and read)

-When he became a muslim it was a conquest. Islam went from being private to being public.

-When he gave suggestions, verses would be revealed confirming his opinion, such as:

1) Regarding the Prisoners of Badr [Surah Anfal, Verse 67]
2) The Hijab of the wives of the Prophet (saw).
3) Ayah regarding Alcohol.
4) The location of Makami Ibrahim: Station of Ibrahim by Kabah. "Shall we not take from the station of Ibrahim a place of prayer"

- Even the Shaytan is scared of Umar (RA)

- His characteristic: he loved people to criticize him.

- Closed gate of Fitnah: Whenever one started, he would not allow it. Internal Fitnah.

- A dua he usually made: "O Allah, I'm rough so make me soft. I'm weak so make me strong. I'm stingy so make me generous"

- Muslims were so sow to join Al-Muthana's army since all of them wanted Khalid's army.

- He allowed repented muslims to join armies = huge armies for both.

- A huge push in battles and armies since repented muslim joined to make up for what was lost.

 

Day 3
Part 7 of

Conquest of Yarmook

-Many muslims were killed in this battle.

-A letter arrived that AbuBakr (RA) had died and that Khalid (RA) is to step down from leadership and Abu Ubaydah is to take over.

-The change of leadership and death of AbuBakr was to be announced later as not to disrupt the progress.

-Ikrimah converted and promised to fight twice as much. His way of repentance was in these battles.

-After the battle, the news is announced about the leader change and death of AbuBakr.

AbuBakr's Death

"As you see, sickness has befallen me and I do not think this shall be other then my farewell...so nominate a leader foryourselves whom you wish. For verily if you choose the leader while I am still alive, it shall be more likely that you will not disagree after me." -AbuBakr (RA)

Legacy of AbuBakr: The Compilation of the Quran

-After 50+ Huffaz were killed in the Battle of Yamamah, AbuBakr had the idea to compile the Quran.

Kutab-al Wahi: Writers of the Revelations.

-Zaid Ibn Thabit was a key person in compiling the Quran. He had strict conditions:

1) 2 witnesses who memorized this verse from the Prophet (saw) with the exception of one sahaba, Abu Khuzaymah, who knew the last two verses of Surah-Tawbah but had no other 2 witnesses. His was accepted since the Prophet himself had said that his shahadah is equal to two.

-One of the last things he did was give away all the money he recieved to the Muslimeen.

-Umar (RA) was then nominated and his leadership was accepted.

Day 3
Part 6 of

Conquest: Iraq

-All conquests AbuBakr did were in Iraq
-He sent two armies Khalid ibn Waleed & Ayad ibn Agathi

-Meeting point: Al Hira. Whoever arrived first would be the ameer of the other army.

Benefits of sending two armies:
-To cut up the persian army
-Provides assistance/backups when trouble strikes
-Seperates two armies so food and drink are easily provided

-The people who were fighting were only those who haven't apostated (only happened during the time of AbuBakr)

Battles

Al-Ubullah: Also known as Battle of the Chains. To keep fighters on the front line, they would be chained to fight. Khalid Ibn Waleed (RA) fought them and they were conquered.

Khadimah: Persian General-Hurmuz. Had a one on one fight with Khalid. Hurmuz was killed by Khalid.

Madar: Persian leader: Qarid ibn Qaryabinis. They had boats ready. As soon as the battle intesified the persian were to escape by boats. But the Muslims conquered.

Walajah: A Christain tribe- Nasra Baqr ibn Waeed. They fought them there, who were teamed with Persians at Ullays after being deafeated. Khalid (RA) was succesful in both.

Al-Hira: They just surrendered to Khalid ibn Waleed. It took him four months to defeat all of them. They chose to give tax and gave gifts to Khalid (RA). They were conquered with no fighting.

Ain Tamr: He was victorious.

-Persians let the Muslims gain in strength so the Roamns brought a huge army to stop them in one force (Battle of Yarmuk)

-Amr ibn 'Aaas was sent to Sham. Khalid (RA) is the ameer of all armies. All of them went there.


AbuBakr's advice:
1) Keep awake against their companions. Go and sit with your fighters and listen to them.
2) Don't be cowardly or else you're poeple will be cowardly as well.

-The Muslim's army numbered at 21,000
-The Roman's army numbered at 100, 000

-Amr Ibn AlAaas fought with the Roman's. They had blocked themselves so they would fight intensely. Either way they were going to lose.

-When one of the men mentioned about the huge size of the Roman's army, Khalid Ibn Waleed said "I wish my horse was handicapped and the Roman army doubles after someone mentions about the size of the army"

*If you ever hear the word try, that mean that person is a loser and won't do their job*

-The armies that would arrive, they would compile and camp in those areas. Battle doesn't begin right away.
-Talks/Speeches (Khatirah) would be given to the fighters before the battle to motivate them. They would talk about the hereafter, the Prophet (saw) etc.

Apply it to conferences:
1) Motivate the people
2) Give them buckets to pour their motivation into with activities, programs etc.

Day 2

Part 5 of

Huroob Ar-Riddah: The War on Apostasy

Why did the tribes lose their Islam?
1) Recently converted
2) Tribalism
3) Lack of Education

*Leaders can't be wishy-washy*

Why battles had to happen?
If you were non-muslim, your choices were:
1) Become muslim
2) Pay Tax
3) Go to war

If you were muslim, your choices were:
1) Die
2) Go to war

Liwa (White Flag) - Out of 10,000 only one of them has it.
Ruyyah (Black Flag) - Battalions within the army.

Riddah Conflict: Banu Tameem led by Maalik Ibn Nuwayrah

Adiyy ibn Haatim's Plea: In northen Arabia, he spoke to them about paying Zakah. Negogations took place and fighting was the last resort.

Was Maalik Muslim or Not: Maalik ibn Nuwariyah didn't want to pay Zakah. They were all killed at night since difference of opinion whether he was muslim or not.

Riddah Conflict: Northern Arabia led by Tulayha As Asdee

His background with Rasuallah: Tulayha As Asdee from Northern Arabia. After the Prophet's death he turned his back on Islam and claimed Prophethood.

The Battle over Madinah: He brought his people to attack Madinah after noticing there wasn't many fighters around.

The end of his fitnah: Jannah: Khalid (RA) came in between Tulayha and the two other groups fought. Tulayha lost and went off to Sham. During the time of Umar (RA) he converted. Went to Jannah.

Riddah Conflict: Musaylimah in AlYamamah (Northern Arabia)

How he won the hearts of his people: He had many attractive qualities, among them were:
1) He was amongst them, part of his tribe
2) Extremely Eloquent
3) Ability to mesmerize people by his speech
4) Extremely handsome
5) Wealthy

-He was married to Azujah, a female who claimed to be a Prophet.

The beginning on an enormous battle: His army ranged from 20,000-60,000.
-A person came to Rasuallah (saw) learned the Quran and apostated. He then joined Musaliymah. His fitnah was greater because he was scholarly, followed Musaliymah. Since he was a scholar people followed him, into Hell-Fire.

-Musaliymah prayed 3 times a day. He said the Quran was revealed to him and made up verses.
-He was a liar from Hajid (their tribe) better than the one from the Propher and so they followed him.

-The Muslim Army had 11,000. Khaild bin Waleed became a leader and the battle took place.

- The right of the Prophet's sword was it bends due to the amount of heads it hit. One of the men offered to do so. He wore a red bandana and strutted arrogantly. Rasuallah (saw) said had this taken place anywhere else it would be hated but since its on the battlefield, it motivates.

-Reasoning of tribes: During battles they would know which one is a weakling and more attention is gathered there.

*Slogan: Ya Ashab Surah-tul Baqarah (O people of surah baqarah)*

-Army of Musaliymah was double of the muslims.
-The Muslims were losing 5 to 1.
-Abdallah ibn Omar was in the nursing docks. One of the Ansar was critically injured. Someone was trying to motivate them and started yelling "O you Ansar!" the injured Ansar grabs his sword and went back into the battle field.
-All who had the Quran memorized gathered around Ammar Ibn Yaisr. He led them and pushed Musalimyah's army back.

The Garden of Death: Musaliymah ended up gathered in a walled garden and the gates were locked. Al-Bara'ah wanted to be thrown over the wall. When he is thrown over, he runs for the gate. Musaliymah's army is after him since he was to open the gate. The Muslims get in and Wahshi who killed the uncle of the Prophet was after Musaliymah with his spear and was shot by the spear.

The results of the conflict: Over 50 hufaz were martyred in this battle.

Riddah Conflict: Yemen and Bahrain

-AlAswad AlOnsee claimed Prophethood.
-Wouldn't pay Zakah.
-People were stirred up with the Zakah money.
-He was killed and then people returned to Islam.

-Al Munthir Ibn Sawah died shortly after Rasuallah (saw)
-Rasuallah (saw) honored tribes by leaving them incharge.
-AbuBakr chose Al-Ala when sending the army because he had special influence (Bahrain)
-Attacked when they were drunk etc.

AbuBakr: AlFatih Al-Islam: The Islamic Conquest

Carrying Islam to the World

-Within two years he brought people back to Islam.
-When Muslims conquer areas they bring a better system. A higher level of organization.
-Fighters got shares of war spoils and we're trained for battel. Rx: Archery, swimming etc.
-Encouragement to have horses.
-Only people who hadn't apostated were in the Battle of Iraq.
- Once Khulafaa conquered area it wasn't over. There are still places that was apostated, so they had to go back.
-All battles of Fatih Al-Islam took place in Iraq.

Day 2
Part 4 of

Why the Ansar felt the Khalifah should be from amongst them (Arguements)

1) Medina was their city
2) They housed the Muhajeerun
3) Virtues of the Ansar

AbuBakr's Reply: "O Ansar Indeed all the virtues that you've mentioned you have. But you kow that this group of Quraysh have a position with the arabs that not everyone has and the arabs won't unify unless the Quraish...So IttaquAllah"

They all ended up pledging allegiance to AbuBakr.

-He starts off as a backstyle leader to the front by telling to give Bay'ah (allegience) to him or Ibn Ubaydah. But Ubaydah gave Bay'ah to AbuBakr

-Rasuallah (saw) said "I advise you to treat the people of Egypt with Goodness"
-People of Yemen: If you want to know about real Iman and Fiqh.

Back-Style Leader: Does Shura, Asks his people what they think etc.
Result if you overdo it: Frustrations cause no order, no decisions are being made since you'll constantly be asking what they think instead of asking and taking action.

Front-Style Leader: Tough.

-The Prophet's Last Words: "O Allah, with the supreme communion"

-Last public place Rasuallah (saw) was seen looking at the congregation
-He kissed AbuBakr on his forehead and said "You are blessed in life and in death"
-After the Prophet's death, AbuBakr said: Whoever worships Mohammed, let them know he is head. Whoever worships Allah, let him know he his alive and will be forever"

-Rasuallah was making a Khutbah and mentioned that a slave had chosen the hereafter. AbuBakr started crying. He was the only one who understood that Rasuallah was saying he's going to die.

Criteria when choosing a leader (Khalifah)

1) People with Alumni status, experienced with dawah and what they've done in the path of Allah (swt),
2) Looked for Prophet's position with the leader.
3) Majority of the Ummah agreeing and listening.

-Not all of the Ansaar were in agreement that an Ansar should be a leader.
-Still insisted to do Shura even though they were told to just settle the affair between them. But they insisted to include the Ansar.

*You need a humble driver who can give the position to someone else when he doesn't have the right map. If you don't know your destination, you shouldn't be driving*

Day 2
Part 3 of

Signs that AbuBakr was to be the next Khalifah

1) When Rasuallah (saw) was sick, he would tell AbuBakr to lead the prayer
2) A woman asked Rasuallah (saw) a question. She was told to come later and if he wasn't found to go to AbuBakr.

Leadership of AbuBakr

1) Person who leads people in their deen should be able to lead in the Dunya as well.
2) Greatest Imam isn;t the one with the best recitation. An Eloquent voice isn't the criteria.
3) Putting future leaders in the public eye at critical times.

*An Imam is the one with most knowledge and wisdom*

- AbuBakr was to lead the prayer but the sisters couldn't hear him so Umar led the prayer instead. Rasuallah (saw) got angry and said that Allah refuses everyone but AbuBakr.

Why study the lives of the Khualafaa Ar-Rashidun?

1) It gives you a map of what the real Islam looks like.
2) Grow in your thankfulness for those who scarificed their lives to make Islam alive.
3) Start to know where you come from.
4) Have guidelines on what to do during a time of fitnah.
5) Learn practical tips and tricks on how to be a leader.
6) Open your eyes and don't get caught up in the labels.
7) Motivitional strategies.

*Follow the Sunnah and the sunnah of the Khulafaa Ar-Rasihdeen*

- AbuBakr's Inauguration speech:

"O Men! Here I have been assigned the job of being a ruler over you while I am not the best among you. If I do well in my job, help me. If I do wrong, redress me. Truthfulness is fidelity, and lying is treason. The weak shall be strong in my eyes until I restore to them their lost rights, and the strong shall be weak in my eye until I have restored the rights of the weak from them. No people give up fighting for the cause of God but God inflicts upon them abject subjection; and no people give themselves to lewdness but God envelops them with misery. Obey me as long as I obey God and His Prophet. But if I disobey God's command or His Prophet's, then no obedience is incumbent upon you. Rise to your prayer, that God may bless you."

1) Him being the Khalifah was baded on the decision of the ummah.
2) Leaders being followed when follwoing the way of Allah (swt)
3) Ummah be mindful of his politics
4) Continous responsibility in Justice, Jihad.

-A condition of the khulafaa is being from the Quraish.

*The farther you delay honesty, the harder you fall*

Day 1
Part 2 of

Abu Bakr as-Siddique

- best friend of the Prophet
- Name: Abduallah ibn Uthman
- known for his upright character
- known for speed in which he would do things. Ex: following commandments
- Siddique: excessively truthful
- known for his humbleness. If he dropped something h e would get it himself instead of asking someone else.
- known for his gentleness. Ex: you could hear his crying.

"No wealth has benefitted me as much as the wealth of AbuBakr"

-AbuBakr saved his money so he could free Bilal (R.A)
-Surah Al-'Alaa proves AbuBakr's intention in freeing Bilal was for the sake of Allah (swt)
-He is mentioned 6 times in the Quran.
-AbuBakr was chosen as a companion to travel/make hijrah with Rasuallah.
-A scorpion bit AbuBakr while in the cave but he didn't move in fear of waking up Rasuallah (saw) who was sleeping on his lap. Only when his tear fell on him did he wake up.
-The companions always asked what action was most beloved to Allah so they could get the highest reward
-AbuBakr's every aspect of life was balanced.

AlMaghrib: History of the Khulaafa- Sh.Muhammad Al-Shareef

Day 1- Part 1 of
Intro: Abduallah Ibn Az-Zubayr

-At the battle of Al-Ahzab he saw his father cut a man in two halves. An example of sharpness of the sword.

-Abdallah Ibn Az-Zubayr drank Rasuallah's (saw) blood after cupping since he found it disrepectful to dump it just anywhere. When he was asked my Rasuallah the reasoning behind this action, he explained and was told that Hell-Fire would never touch him.

-When he was 8 years old at the Conquest of Madina. Anyone under 15 weren't allowed to fight so they would try to look older by standing on their toes and such.

-He was a fundamental resource in the Fiqh of Hajj as he was the few left who witnessed the Prophet (saw) make hajj.

-At the Battle of Yarmuk, one of the largest battles against the Romans, Abduallah Ibn Az-Zubayr's father wanted to encourage the men to fight so he went infront of them and yelled "Who will pledge to fight until death?" Only a couple came forth. He asked again 3 times then he told his son to get on the horse and that they would fight the Roman's on their own. They fought through the army and back.

-When he was younger, his mother would leave him by himself in the forest. When he would cry she would beat him so that he may become courageous and have no fear.