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Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S37) Uthmaan’s رضي الله عنه Khilafat lasted 12 years. The first 6 were peaceful, the last 6 was when the fitnah began. The mischief mongers were spreading their propaganda, wanting to destroy Islam from within. The rebels were lead by the following; Abdul Rahman Ibn Udays, Malik al-Ashtar and Hukaym Ibn Jabla. When Talha رضي الله عنه heard of Uthmaan’s رضي الله عنه martyrdom he made dua for him, and said may the killers perish! He then recited Surah [36:49]. Talha رضي الله عنه said: “Certainly, Uthmaan رضي الله عنه was innocent”. Uthmaan’s رضي الله عنه funeral was so packed, if you threw a stone it would certainly land on someone’s head (I.e no space was left free). Talha رضي الله عنه was ~63 when Uthmaan رضي الله عنه was martyred. Uthmaan رضي الله عنه was ~84.

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S36) Ali’s son, Muhammad Ibn al-Hanafiyah رضي الله عنهم said his father never spoke ill of Uthmaan رضي الله عنه. Ali رضي الله عنه: “Whoever speaks ill of Uthmaan رضي الله عنه is like the one who tries to stab someone that is behind him, by stabbing though his own stomach!”. Talha رضي الله عنه was of the last to pledge to Uthmaan رضي الله عنه. Uthmaan رضي الله عنه said: “Should you want, I will step down”. Talha رضي الله عنه said no, you will lead and gave Uthmaan رضي الله عنه the pledge. The love between Uthmaan, Ali and Talha رضي الله عنهم was such.

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S35) With Umar’s رضي الله عنه passing, Talha رضي الله عنه was around 51 years old. Abdul Rahman Ibn Awf رضي الله عنه said let us boil it down to three of us. Zubayr رضي الله عنه stepped down and nominated Ali رضي الله عنه. Talha رضي الله عنه stepped down and nominated Uthmaan رضي الله عنه. Sa’ad Ibn Abi Waqaas رضي الله عنه stepped down and nominated Abdul Rahman Ibn Awf رضي الله عنه. The council was long, the decision was difficult. It took Abdul Rahman Ibn Awf رضي الله عنه three days to decide his decision. Abdul Rahman couldn’t sleep and tells his nephew Miswar Ibn Mahrama رضي الله عنهم to summon Zubayr and Sa’ad Ibn Abi Waqaas رضي الله عنهم. They discuss for a portion of the night. He then called for Ali, discussed for half the night and then called Uthmaan رضي الله عنهم and discussed till Fajr. The 3 days were up… Everyone gathers in Masjid Nabi ﷺ. The blessed 6 رضي الله عنهم gather near The Messenger’s ﷺ pulpit and the senior Companions رضي الله عنهم were at the

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S34) Umar رضي الله عنه knew one thing about each of the 6 of the 10 promised Paradise رضي الله عنهم which he said a leader must not have…their relationship was like no other. The blessed assembly: Abdullah Ibn Umar رضي الله عنهم asks his father if he is going to appoint a successor. Umar رضي الله عنه replies that The Messenger ﷺ didn’t appoint a successor. Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه appointed a successor. Abdullah Ibn Umar رضي الله عنه realised his father was not going to appoint a successor… The successor was to be decided by the council of 6, رضي الله عنهم. Abdullah Ibn Umar رضي الله عنه was appointed a referee if there was a 3-3 vote split. Umar رضي الله عنه summons Abu Talha رضي الله عنه and says gather 50 Ansar رضي الله عنهم to also decide between the 6.

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S33) Talha رضي الله عنه sees Umar رضي الله عنه leave his dwelling and entering other dwellings at the dead of night. Talha رضي الله عنه made investigations. Umar رضي الله عنه was taking care of an old, blind crippled woman. He had been doing this for years. Talha رضي الله عنه said to himself: “May your mother [رضي الله عنها] lose and bereave you, O Talha”. Umar رضي الله عنه was in his thoughts, deciding who should succeed him… Umar رضي الله عنه told Abdullah Ibn Abaas رضي الله عنهم that a man must have 4 traits to be a leader; To be strong, but not harsh. To give generously, but not be extravagant. To be lenient, but do not be weak. To be cautious in accounting, but not stingy. Abdullah Ibn Abaas رضي الله عنهم said: “None had these traits except Umar رضي الله عنه”.

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S32) Umar رضي الله عنه held Talha رضي الله عنه in high regard. Umar once saw Talha رضي الله عنهم wearing an Ihraam, with a red, clay stained colour. Umar رضي الله عنه asked: “What is this?”. Talha رضي الله عنه replied: “It is my Ihraam. It is permissible”. (Different colours are permissible but white is best). Umar رضي الله عنه replied lovingly: “You are an Imaam to the people. I fear the people [who are ignorant] will imitate you, claiming Talha رضي الله عنه wore red, so we will. Refrain from this from now on”. The Messenger ﷺ prohibited the selling of gold for gold, silver for silver, barley for barley and dates for dates. Exchanging these items when they are of the same value is classed as Riba. One must first sell his item (I.e gold) then use that money to buy another product of gold of the same value. Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى knows best. Umar رضي الله عنه: “If the people knew how much love, compassion and mercy I had for them, they’d rip the clothes off my back!

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S31) The Messenger ﷺ: “The Dua of my brother Yunus [a.s] is astonishing. The beginning is Taheel, the middle is Tasbeeh, the end is the confession of the lapse…”. Whoever is in debt/grieved and recites the Dua of Prophet Yunus a.s 3 times, will be alleviated from their worries. If you are ill and recite it 40 times, and you die, you will be martyred. If you survive, your sins will be wiped out. Abu Bakr’s رضي الله عنه rule was short but super; In 2 years, the apostates were dealt with, the zakat-avoiders were handled, the false prophets were crushed and attacks were launched against the Roman and Persian superpowers. Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه crowned off his rule by appointing Umar رضي الله عنه as his successor. Some Companions رضي الله عنهم weren’t fully sure that Umar رضي الله عنه should have succeeded, for whilst yes he was a titan amongst men, he was known to be harsh. Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه explains why Umar رضي الله عنه was so, and says: “Umar [رضي الله عنه] is the

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S30) Talha رضي الله عنه during the reign of the 2 Grand Shaykhs رضي الله عنهم: Umar رضي الله عنه sees Talha رضي الله عنه visibly upset and asks: “Why do I now see you uncharacteristically unkempt after The Messenger’s ﷺ passing? Is it because your cousin [Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه] has become the Khalif?”. Talha رضي الله عنه replies: “No. I of all the people would not feel this way!”. Talha رضي الله عنه explains what was bothering him was that The Messenger ﷺ said there is a word that if you recite when you are dying, your soul is removed easily, but Talha رضي الله عنه wasn’t exactly sure what that word was. Umar رضي الله عنه said he knew what it was: La Ila Ha il Allah [سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى]. Talha رضي الله عنه says you have spoken the truth, it is now as if a huge burden has been lifted off my shoulders. A huge lesson can be learnt from Talha رضي الله عنه: Do not assume when it comes to Revelation. The words of The Messenger ﷺ are not to be taken lightly and one must im

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S29) Talha رضي الله عنه did not relate Hadiths. as-Saa’ib Ibn Yazeed (r.h) spent time with Talha, Abdul Rahman Ibn Awf Sa’ad Ibn Abi Waqaas and Miqdaad رضي الله عنهم. He (r.h) said none of them related Hadith, except Talha رضي الله عنه who related about Uhud. During the farewell Hajj, Talha رضي الله عنه had a special honour; when The Messenger ﷺ shaved his blessed head, Talha رضي الله عنه was the one who distributed the blessed hair. (Reports mention also Abu Talha رضي الله عنه). Imam Ali رضي الله عنه: “I have heard with my own ears, The Messenger ﷺ said Talha and Zubayr [رضي الله عنهم] will be my neighbours in Paradise”.

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S28) The Messenger ﷺ: “The best of mankind is the one whose age is long and deeds are bountiful. The worst of mankind is the one whose age is long and his deeds are corrupt”. The third Kalimah, the everlasting deeds… Why was Talha رضي الله عنه the one to have these dreams? Beautifully put; he craved martyrdom at Uhud, but lived on ~35 years afterwards! In those years, the works he did were unfathomable! Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى was giving him something greater than martyrdom, a long life full of piety. اَللَّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ. Why are we surprised regarding the works of this man, for The Messenger ﷺ said: “Abu Bakr will be in Paradise. Umar will be in Paradise. Uthmaan will be in Paradise. Ali will be in Paradise. Talha will be in Paradise. Zubayr will be in Paradise. Abdul Rahman Ibn Awf will be in Paradise. Sa’ad Ibn Abi Waqaas will be in Paradise. Sa’eed Ibn Zayd will be in Paradise. Abu Ubaydah Ibn al-Jarrah will be in Paradise”. (رضي الله عنهم)

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S27) Talha رضي الله عنه once led the prayer and after he finished he asked: “O people, I did not confer with you prior. Are you pleased with me leading?”. The people in unison said: “Of course, O selected Companion of The Messenger ﷺ”. Talha رضي الله عنه said: “I heard The Messenger ﷺ say: ‘If a person leads and the people aren’t happy with him, the Salah does not go past the [Imaams] ears’”. The Salah is to be led according to the weakest amongst us. The Messenger ﷺ teaches Talha رضي الله عنه how valuable the Fardh are: Talha رضي الله عنه sees 2 men (رضي الله عنهم) in a dream. One of them passed away a year earlier, he was martyred. The second man passed away a year later, in his bed. However, the one who passed away later entered Paradise first (as Talha رضي الله عنه saw in his dream). This was due to how valuable the Fardh is! The man had an extra year of Fasting in Ramadan and his Salah…

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S26) al-Ahnaf Ibn Qais رضي الله عنه: “Wealth owns you if you don’t spend it. You own wealth if you spend it”. Talha رضي الله عنه used to look after his entire tribe, Banu Taym. He would clear their debts, marry off their widows, and take care of orphans. He رضي الله عنه gave our mother Aisha رضي الله عنها an annual amount of 10,000 Dirhams! Sadaqah is rewarded two-fold to family, for not only is it Sadaqah, it is maintaining ties. A glimpse into Talha’s رضي الله عنه intimate moments with The Messenger ﷺ: A rakat is missed in Salat, Talha رضي الله عنه informs The Messenger ﷺ of this…

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S25) Qabeesa (r.h): “I saw no one more learned in the Qur’an than Umar رضي الله عنه. He was the most discerning. No one was more generous than Talha رضي الله عنه. He gave without being asked. Muawiya رضي الله عنه was the most forbearing. He is inwardly as he is outwardly. I saw Amr Ibn al-Aas رضي الله عنه. None is gentler or nobler than he. If there was a city with 8 gates, al-Mugheera Ibn Shu’ba رضي الله عنه would figure out how to get out of each one [i.e a sly genius]”. Talha رضي الله عنه: “I feel shy that a man loses hope in me and I let him down”. Abundant Zhikr and Sadaqah: these 2 deeds build a special link with Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى. The Messenger ﷺ: “Love for wealth grows hypocrisy in your heart, just as water grows vegetation”.

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S24) A glimpse into Talha’s رضي الله عنه generosity: Jihad and generosity are 2 deeds which are of utmost significance. They’re even used as a differentiation between the Sahaba رضي الله عنهم themselves. (Surah [57:10]). Talha رضي الله عنه put his effort into both deeds! Talha رضي الله عنه once sold land and earned 700,000 Dirhams. This troubled him all night. He then distributed the wealth and when morning came, it was all gone. The Messenger ﷺ titled Talha رضي الله عنه: “Talha al-Fiyaad”, “Talha the bountiful”. Talha رضي الله عنه, whilst on the campaign of Khaybar, bought a well at the foot of a mountain and slaughtered a she-camel to feed the people. Thus he earned this title. He was titled “Talha al-Jood”, “Talha the generous” at Hunayn. This was the generosity of Talha رضي الله عنه during campaigns, so imagine what he was like during regular times! A smooth sea never made a seasoned sailor…

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S23) The Messenger ﷺ is informed that the Munafiqs were gathering in the house of Suwaylim, a Jew. They were plotting, getting people to not join The Messenger ﷺ for Tabook. The Messenger ﷺ orders Talha رضي الله عنه to burn down the house. This is a separate incident, not to be confused with the ‘Masjid’ Diraar incident, which happened after Tabook. Surah [9:107] mentions this so called Masjid the Munafiqs built. They used it to make plans to destroy Islam. The verses then mention Masjid Quba and Nabi (ﷺ) - they are far better than the one built by the Munafiqs.

(S22) Haythuma Abu Sa’ad رضي الله عنهم: another martyr of Uhud. His son, Sa’ad رضي الله عنه was martyred at Badr. Wahab Ibn Kamoos and his nephew al-Haarith Ibn Uqbah رضي الله عنهم. Wahab رضي الله عنه single handedly took out a cavalry headed for The Messenger ﷺ. The Messenger ﷺ gives him glad tidings…Wahab رضي الله عنه is martyred, wearing the best of smiles. His nephew Haarith رضي الله عنه was martyred at Uhud also. Returning to Talha رضي الله عنه: Despite all his severe injuries from Uhud, Talha رضي الله عنه still participated in every campaign during The Messenger’s ﷺ lifetime! Umar رضي الله عنه: “Talha رضي الله عنه is a pillar of Islam”.

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S21) The Messengers ﷺ love for the Martyrs of Uhud: The Messenger ﷺ: “O Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى, how I would have loved to have been with them at the foot of the mountain” (I.e martyred alongside them رضي الله عنهم). The Messenger ﷺ would visit the Martyrs of Uhud annually, so did the Khilaaf e Rashideen (رضي الله عنهم). Some of the blessed Martyrs of Uhud: Musab Ibn Umayr, Abdullah Ibn Amr Ibn Haram, Hanzala, Sa’ad Ibn Rabee, Ziyad Ibn al-Sakan, Amr Ibn al-Jamooh, Kharija Ibn Zayd, Yamaan, Thaabit Ibn Waqash, Mukhayreeq and Amr Ibn Thaabit رضي الله عنهم.

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S20) The Messenger ﷺ instructs the Companions رضي الله عنهم to praise Talha رضي الله عنه in poetry. Hasan Ibn Thaabit رضي الله عنه: “After Muhammad ﷺ Talha رضي الله عنه led us all”. Abu Bakr and Umar رضي الله عنهم then recited some poetry in praise of Talha رضي الله عنه. If The Messenger ﷺ has ordered praise of an indivual, we must follow suit and praise him. The Companions رضي الله عنهم stated that at Uhud, Talha رضي الله عنه defended Islam itself! We must show gratitude. Ameer Muawiya رضي الله عنه says to Musa Ibn Talha رضي الله عنهم (Talha’s son): “Shall I give you glad tidings?” - “I have heard The Messenger ﷺ say that Talha رضي الله عنه is a man who has fulfilled his vow”.

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S19) Abu Sufyaan (رضي الله عنه) turned his head upon seeing the state of the Martyrs رضي الله عنهم - he did not order this. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه calls out at the base of Uhud: “Is Muhammad [ﷺ] still with you?”. He asks of Abu Bakr and Umar رضي الله عنهم as well - even the disbelievers at that time knew of the blessed order. The Messenger ﷺ orders Ali رضي الله عنه to ensure the disbelievers return to Makkah. ~70 men were with Ali, including Abu Bakr and Zubayr رضي الله عنهم. Surah [3:172] praises these men, and that they have an immense reward.

Talha Ibn Ubaydullah رضي الله عنه (S18) The last assault at Uhud: with The Messenger ﷺ at the elevated face of Uhud, the disbelievers tried one last attack. Khalid Ibn al-Waleed رضي الله عنه with his force headed towards The Messenger ﷺ. The Messenger ﷺ made a dua: “Let not these people reach us”, some of the Muhajireen (including Umar) and the Ansar رضي الله عنهم went forward and thus the disbelievers retreated. The mutiliation of the Martyrs رضي الله عنهم: Hind رضي الله عنها, at this point not a Muslim, and some others cut off the Martyrs’ noses and ears, making necklaces and anklets out of them! She gave Wahshi (رضي الله عنهم) her golden necklace and jewellery for killing Hamza رضي الله عنه. Hind رضي الله عنها takes Hamza’s رضي الله عنه liver and chews it but could not swallow it… The Messenger ﷺ is deeply saddened and angered when he sees what was done to his beloved uncle رضي الله عنه.