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Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S39) The Messenger ﷺ said to Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه: “Shame on you O Abu Sufyaan. Has the time not come for you to testify there is none worthy of worship but Allah? (سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى)”. The Messenger ﷺ said: “Has the time not come for you testify that I am indeed the Messenger of Allah? (سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى)”. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه was honoured as per Abaas’s رضي الله عنه request. The Messenger ﷺ said: “Whoever enters Abu Sufyaan’s house is safe”. The Messenger ﷺ tells Abaas رضي الله عنه to take Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه to the mountains. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه would thus be able to see the horses and Muslims (رضي الله عنهم) high up on the mountains.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S38) Abaas رضي الله عنه and Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه encounter each other. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه went with Abaas رضي الله عنه on the Messenger’s ﷺ mule. As they رضي الله عنهم passed by the people (رضي الله عنهم), no one showed concern as it was the Messenger’s ﷺ uncle رضي الله عنه on the mule. However, when they passed by Umar رضي الله عنه he enquired about who it was. He رضي الله عنه realised it was Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه, and was happy that he was brought to him so he could deal with him رضي الله عنه. Umar رضي الله عنه raced to the Messenger’s ﷺ tent to seek permission to deal with Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه. Abaas رضي الله عنه and Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه were on the Messenger’s ﷺ mule and beat Umar رضي الله عنه to the tent. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه sees the Muslims (رضي الله عنهم) get ready for Fajr prayer. He رضي الله عنه saw them waiting for the Messenger ﷺ and was shocked. He رضي الله عنه saw all sorts of kings and leaders, but the best leader he ever saw was

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S37) The Conquest of Makkah: On the 10th of Ramadan ~7 A.H the conquest of Makkah took place. The Messenger ﷺ supplicated and the Quraysh didn’t know he ﷺ was coming to Makkah even when he ﷺ was close. ~10,000 Companions رضي الله عنهم left with the Messenger ﷺ. En route Makkah, Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه had a dream and the Messenger ﷺ told him رضي الله عنه the meaning. The Muslims set up camp ~16 KM away from Makkah. Abaas رضي الله عنه went to the Muslim camp.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S36) Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه defends Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه at this point still wasn’t a Muslim but Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه said: “He [رضي الله عنه] is a shaykh and a sayed”. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه returned to Makkah. The Quraysh said to him that you’ve been played. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه said to them: “What would you have done?”. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه was a noble leader. Although the mess wasn’t his he still tried to fix it.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S35) Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه being the chief, was chosen to try and fix this matter. He رضي الله عنه went to Madinah to see the Messenger ﷺ. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه arrives in Madinah and goes to the Messenger ﷺ first. He then goes to his daughter, Umm Habeebah رضي الله عنهم. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه goes to sit down on the Messenger’s ﷺ bedding and Umm Habeebah رضي الله عنهم moves it out of the way. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه wanted his case to be heard. He decided to go to Abu Bakr, then Umar, then Uthmaan, then Ali رضي الله عنهم. Note the order he رضي الله عنه visited them! Ali رضي الله عنه gives Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه some words to help him in this matter.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S34) The Treaty of Hudaybeeyah was broken by the Quraysh and their allies. The Banu Khuza’a joined the Messenger’s ﷺ side and the Banu Bakr joined the Quraysh. The Banu Bakr attacked the Banu Khuza’a. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه was angry and had nothing to do with this. The Messenger ﷺ sent Dhamura رضي الله عنه to give the Quraysh a message: Break away from the Banu Bakr, play the blood money for the men of Banu Khuza’a you killed. If not, we will go to war.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S33) Heraclius stored the Messenger’s ﷺ letter in a golden case. Years later, the descendant of Heraclius, King Francis, had the same letter of the Messenger ﷺ wrapped in silk and stored in a golden chest. He said as long as they have this letter, their empire would remain. Abu Sufyaan and Safwaan ibn Umayya رضي الله عنهم saw a wolf hunting a deer. When the wolf got to the Haram at Makkah, he stopped attacking the deer. The wolf spoke! He said to Abu Sufyaan and Safwaan رضي الله عنهم (who at the time weren’t Muslims): “The Messenger ﷺ calls people to Paradise, whilst you are calling to them to the fire”.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S32) Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه said to Heraclius that he has one thing on the Messenger ﷺ: He ﷺ claims to have gone from Makkah to Jerusalem, then return in one night. The Patriarch of Jerusalem said: “I know that very night!”. The Patriarch would always close the gates, however this one night he could not close the gate. In the morning, he said that last night a Prophet (ﷺ) came here and prayed. Heraclius said to Dihya al-Kalbee رضي الله عنه that he knows that the Messenger ﷺ is indeed a Divine Messenger, however he said he won’t proclaim this as he feared he would be killed. He didn’t pay attention to what the Messenger ﷺ said in his letter: “Embrace Islam and you will live in peace”.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S31) Heraclius asks Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه about the Messenger ﷺ. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه said he ﷺ has the noblest lineage amongst us, no one before him ﷺ amongst us claimed to be a Prophet, none of his (ﷺ) ancestors were kings, his (ﷺ) followers are increasing. One can only imagine what effect this had on Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه. He was in the presence of the head of the Christian world, and Heraclius was speaking about the Messenger ﷺ as if he knew him (ﷺ) his whole life. Heraclius read out the letter that the Messenger ﷺ sent to him which invited him to Islam.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S30) Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه: “There has never been a victory in Islam greater than the victory of Hudaybeeyah”. Surah al-Fath (The Victory) was thus revealed. The Messenger ﷺ recited it to Umar رضي الله عنه. The Messenger ﷺ sends letters inviting the world leaders to Islam. This was after Hudaybeeyah, ~7 A.H. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه was in Gaza. He رضي الله عنه was summoned by Heraclius. Heraclius wanted to ask questions about the Messenger ﷺ.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S29) The Messenger ﷺ camped at Hudaybeeyah. He ﷺ sent Kharraash Ibn Umayyah رضي الله عنه as the first ambassador. The unbelieving Quraysh killed his camel and almost killed him! رضي الله عنه. Umar رضي الله عنه recommended sending Uthmaan رضي الله عنه, as he رضي الله عنه had family in Makkah and would be safer there. Uthmaan رضي الله عنه goes to Makkah. The rumour was spread that he رضي الله عنه had been martyred and thus the famous pledge under the tree was taken. ~1,400 Companions رضي الله عنهم pledged to the Messenger ﷺ. Everyone (رضي الله عنهم) who pledged to the Messenger ﷺ under the tree on that day is free from the fire. اَللَّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S28) The Messenger’s ﷺ marriage to Umm Habeebah رضي الله عنهم: It was after the battle of the trench that the Messenger ﷺ married Abu Sufyaan’s daughter, Umm Habeebah رضي الله عنهم. She رضي الله عنها received the highest dowry out of all the wives رضي الله عنهم of the Messenger ﷺ. Thus, Umm Habeebah رضي الله عنهم became the mother of the believers, Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه became the father in law of the Messenger ﷺ and Muawiya رضي الله عنه became the brother in law. He رضي الله عنه is thus reffered to as the uncle of the believers. Onto the treaty of Hudaybeeyah: The Messenger ﷺ saw in a dream he ﷺ was performing Umrah with his companions رضي الله عنهم. To ensure the safety of the people, the Messenger ﷺ took precautions.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S27) The siege was so intense that the Messenger ﷺ and the believers رضي الله عنهم were prevented from praying 4 obligatory prayers. The Messenger ﷺ told Bilal رضي الله عنه to do the Azaan and they made up the prayers. The Messenger ﷺ was supported by the Eastern wind. The western wind was used against the people of Aad. At the battle of the trench, Ali رضي الله عنه duelled Amr Ibn abd al-Wudd and killed him.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S26) When Hudayfah رضي الله عنه was returning to camp, he encountered 20 horsemen and drew out his sword. The horsemen said: “Inform your leader [ﷺ] that Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى Has acted on his behalf”. When Hudayfah رضي الله عنه returned, the Messenger ﷺ was praying and wearing a shawl. The Messenger ﷺ signalled to Hudayfah رضي الله عنه to get in the shawl. 17 verses were revealed. Surah [33:9-25]. This battle was extremely intense. The believers (رضي الله عنهم) felt as if though their hearts were in their throats.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S25) Many attempts were made to breach the trench but the disbelievers were unsuccessful. The siege lasted ~a month. The Messenger ﷺ appointed Hudayfah Ibn al-Yamaan رضي الله عنهم to gather intel from the opposition. Hudayfah رضي الله عنه said they never experienced a night like the battle of the trench. The wind was so harsh and it sounded like thunder. The darkness was so intense they couldn’t even see their fingers. Hudayfah رضي الله عنه snuck into the enemy base and heard Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه saying that they should leave as the conditions are too tough. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه thought something didn’t feel right, and told his men to ask who the person next to them was. Again we see the military genius of Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S24) The battle of the trench: This battle took place in the year 5 A.H. The Jews instigated this. They went to Makkah to rally a force to attack the Messenger ﷺ. The Jewish tribes told the Quraysh to lead and that they’ll follow. The Jews prostrated to Jibt and Thaaghoot (2 Idols) to prove their oath. The Messenger ﷺ received intel from Abaas رضي الله عنه that ~10,000 men were coming. The believers had one week to prepare. Salman al-Farsi رضي الله عنه suggested digging a trench as this was a tactic he saw in his lands before. Thus a trench was dug around the northern side.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S23) The expedition to Bi’r Ma’oona: This took place in Safar, 4 A.H. Companions رضي الله عنهم were requested to teach Islam at Najd. The Messenger ﷺ sent 70 Companions رضي الله عنهم. Amongst these souls was Haram (the maternal uncle of Anas رضي الله عنهم), Mundir Ibn Amr and Amir Ibn Fuhayra رضي الله عنهم. When the Companions رضي الله عنهم got to the area, they were betrayed and martyred. Ka’b Ibn Zayd رضي الله عنه was the only survivor, he رضي الله عنه passed away a year later.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S22) The incident of Rajee: This occurred ~4 A.H, after Uhud. 2 tribes requested some companions رضي الله عنهم to be sent and teach about Islam. The Messenger ﷺ sent some companions رضي الله عنهم. There was 6 amongst them (رضي الله عنهم), they were betrayed and 3 were martyred at the well of ar-Rajee and 3 were sold as prisoners to Makkah (رضي الله عنهم). One companion, Abdullah Ibn Tariq رضي الله عنه managed to untie himself and escape, but was caught and blessed with martyrdom. Another companion, Zayd Ibn ad-Dithinnah رضي الله عنه, was caught and sent to Makkah as a prisoner. Khubayb Ibn Adee رضي الله عنه was another who was caught. He رضي الله عنه was crucified at at-Tan’eem. (The same place where Masjid Aisha رضي الله عنها is).

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S21) The second encounter at Badr: 4 A.H, in Shabaan. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه got a messenger to tell the believers that they (the unbelievers) were in even larger numbers than before. This tactic didn’t work. The Messenger ﷺ said: “I shall keep the appointment with the unbelievers, even if I have to go alone!”. The Messenger ﷺ set out with ~1,500 men. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه had ~2,000. The Messenger ﷺ camped at Badr for 8 days. False propaganda was spread that the Muslims were weak. This propaganda was destroyed when the people saw the Muslims camping at Badr, engaging in trade and making loads of profit. The Quraysh were humiliated and not a single drop of blood was spilt.

Fasting is a protection from the punishment of Allah SWT (Baihaqi). Whoever dies whilst Fasting enters Paradise (Abu Ya'laa). Allah SWT Commands the Angels (as) who hold the Throne to leave their worship and to say "Ameen' to the supplications of those who are Fasting during Ramadhan (Baihaqi). The supplication of the Fasting person will not remain unanswered (Baihaqi). Making Wudoo before and after meals removes deprivation and is from the Sunnah of The Messengers (as) (Tabarani). The wudu here refers to the washing of hands and rinsing of the mouth. I SWT intend to punish those on earth but I SWT turn the punishment away from them because of those who attend the Masjids, those who leave each other for my sake and those who seek forgiveness at the time of Sehree (Baihaqi).