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Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu’ba رضي الله عنه (S16) A brief biography on the great uncle of Mugheera رضي الله عنه: Urwah Ibn Masood رضي الله عنه. Urwah رضي الله عنه was related to the Quraysh through his mother, through the lineage of Abd Manaf. He رضي الله عنه was related to the Thaqeef through his father. Urwah رضي الله عنه was also related to the Quraysh through marriage ties: He married Abu Sufyan’s daughter, Maymoonah رضي الله عنهم - thus making him the son in law of Abu Sufyan and brother in law of Muawiya رضي الله عنهم. Urwah رضي الله عنه had a son named Da’ood رضي الله عنه, who went to become a great scholar and politician. Our beloved Messenger ﷺ said: “I saw Musa (a.s) and he resembled men from the Shanu'ah tribe. I saw Eesa (a.s) and he resembled Urwah Ibn Masood رضي الله عنه. I saw Ibraaheem (a.s), the person he resembled the most was your companion [i.e The Messenger ﷺ himself]”.

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu’ba رضي الله عنه (S15) The martyr of Surah Yaseen: 3 messengers were sent to the city of Antioch, located in modern day southwest Turkey. The 3 messengers were either companions رضي الله عنهم of Eesa (a.s), or they were prophets (a.s) themselves. The king of Antioch rejected them all. When they first arrived to the city, they were greeted by Habib Ibn Ismaaeel an-Najar رضي الله عنه, who is the martyr of Surah Yaseen. He believed in our Messenger ﷺ six hundred years before he, ﷺ, arrived! Habib رضي الله عنه embraced Islam through their hands, and when the people rejected the messengers he stood up for them - ultimately leading to his martyrdom. He was trampled until his intestines poured out of him. Thus, this was the martyr that Urwah Ibn Masood رضي الله عنه was likened to. An honour for both blessed souls - separated by 6 centuries yet united by faith and courage.

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu’ba رضي الله عنه (S14) The Great Uncle, Urwah رضي الله عنه Al-Mugheera’s great uncle, Urwah Ibn Masood (رضي الله عنهم) embraced Islam in 9 A.H, after the siege of Ta’if and before The Messenger ﷺ returned to Madinah. Mugheera رضي الله عنه was overjoyed, and hosted his uncle - Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه also wanted to host him. After a period of time, Urwah رضي الله عنه asked The Messenger ﷺ if he could return back to his people, to which The Messenger ﷺ didn’t approve of: “I fear they will kill you” - The Messenger ﷺ experienced this treatment himself with the Quraysh. Ultimately Urwah رضي الله عنه returned. He was loved by his people, more beloved to them than their own children. When his people discovered his faith, they cursed and beat him. Later on, Urwah had the honour of giving the first Azhan ever in Ta’if! When Urwah رضي الله عنه stood on his balcony, the people had enough and rained arrows on him - he was struck in an artery which lead to his martyrdom. He رضي الله عنه inst

The profound 10 days of Zul Hijjah. - special session. Increase in remembrance during the sublime 10 days & nights of Zul Hijjah. Thus in zikr, fasting and tahajjud. The sworn 10 days are the best days in the entire world. What is the greatest deed done on the greatest day?

al-Mugheera Ibn Shu’ba رضي الله عنه (S13) al-Mugheera رضي الله عنه narrates: “The Messenger ﷺ performed wudhu and wiped over his Jawrabayn and his sandles”. This Hadith is the only ‘Sahih’ report regarding the wiping over normal socks. However, the shuyukh, such as Imam Ahmed, Sufyan at-Thawri (r.h) have stated this Hadith is infact weak. This is due to 2 narrators in the Hadith chain who used the word ‘Jawrabayn’ I.e normal socks, but the Hadith mentions ‘Huff’ I.e leather socks. Thus it is agreed that one can only wipe over leather socks, and not normal socks as we see today. Hasan al-Basri (r.h): “70 companions رضي الله عنهم told me that The Messenger ﷺ wiped over leather socks”. One cannot wipe over leather socks if a bath is needed - wiping can only be done for wudhu. Mugheera رضي الله عنه elucidated that it is sunnah to wipe over the right foot with the right hand, and wipe over the left foot with the left hand. The Messenger ﷺ recieved leather socks [Huff] as a gift from Negus (r.h).

The Wry Guard, Session 12 Al Mugheerah ibn Shu'uba (ra). Khuff- footwear Abu Bakr (ra) leads the Asr prayer. 'In Arabic "khuff"' refers to shoes that cover the entire foot including the ankle. Since khuff is translated as "leather socks" these days, people then confuse them with today's regular socks and, therefore, consider it permissible to wipe over them as well- (however) it is very clear from studying the Ahaadeeth that khuff were not socks, but rather shoe (i.e footwear used to walk with).

The Wry Guard, Session 11 Al Mugheerah ibn Shu'uba (ra). Fajr - A prayer done with excellence. Mugheerah (ra) performs ablution with The Messenger ﷺ during the expedition to Tabook, thereafter caught the prayer led by Abdurehman ibn Auf (ra). A Prophet was never taken until he had prayed behind a righteous man of his community (Ibn Saa'd).

The Wry Guard, Session 9 Thursday Al Mugheerah ibn Shu'uba (ra). The narrative of Hadrat Sakhr ibn Ghaylah Ahmasee (ra). O Allah (SWT)! Shower Your Blessings on the cavalry and infantry of the tribe of Ahmas (Abo Dawood). 6 months after The Seige of Taa'if The Companions March to Tabook - A 600 mile trek in the blazing heat. "Allah (SWT) has forgiven the Prophet ﷺ , the Muhaajireen (rala) and the Ansaar (rala) who followed him in the Hour of distress (ie the Tabook Expedition) Surah Tawbah 9 : 117. The distress was regarding water, expenses & transport.

The Wry Guard, Session 9 Wednesday Al Mugheerah ibn Shu'uba (ra). The Seige of Taa'if "O Allah (SWT)! Give guidance to Thaqeef! (Tirmidhi). "The Messenger of Allah ﷺ besieged the people of Taa 'if for some thirty days and then left, not having defeated them. After He ﷺ had returned to Al-Madeenah, a Delegation of them came to Him ﷺ in Ramadaan, and they embraced Islam" (Ibn Ishaaq).

The Wry Guard, Session 8 Al Mugheerah ibn Shu'uba (ra). Hunayn & The Ambush Hadrat Urwah (ra) observing the Companions (ra) very closely. He would say later By Allah (SWT)! Even when the Messenger of Allah ﷺ would spit, someone woula catch it and rub it on his face and body... Thus, Hadrat Urwah (ra) was so impressed with the love and devotion of the Noble Companions (ra/a) with regards to Allah's (SWT) Messenger ﷺ that he (ra) had later gone on to say... "O my nation! I have gone to the delegation of kings, Caesar, Chosroes and Neegus, But i have never witnessed a people who have paid more respect to their kings than the Companions (ra) of Muhammad ﷺ to Muhammad ﷺ !" (Bukhari)

The Wry Guard, Session 7 Al Mugheerah ibn Shu'uba (ra). Abu Dawood (rah) had related the Hadith like this, 'As for the wealth, we have no concern with it.' The Holy Prophet ﷺ thus declared in this Hadith that he accepted his submission to Islaam, but this wealth has been snatched by breach of trust and was a treachery - hence he did not have any desire for this wealth. Mugheerah & his great uncle (ra) exchange a few words at Hudaybiah.

The Wry Guard, Session 6 Al Mugheerah ibn Shu'uba (ra). Al Muqawqis is sat by The Sea when a band of men from Thaqeef visit. Faith does not denote the mere knowledge of something but rather Faith refers to obedience and submission - Heraculis recognised The Signs of Prophethood but did not accept Faith.

The Wry Guard, Session 5 Al Mugheerah ibn Shu'uba (ra). The world leaders are invited to Islam - a unique distinction of The Messenger ﷺ. Haatib The Badri (ra) is sent to Al Muqawqi who now has a slight change of tone. His kingship prevented him from the truth. The Disciples of Isa (A.S.) are commanded to propagate Islam far & wide.

The Wry Guard, Session 4 Al Mugheerah ibn Shu'uba (ra). The Umrah to Hudaybiah is used as a criterion for those who embraced Islam before & after it. Mugheerah (ra) embraced Islam before The Umrah to Hudaybiah.

The Wry Guard, Session 3 Al Mugheerah ibn Shu'uba (ra), 4 AH the meeting with Al Muqawqis the viceroy in Egypt for the Romans, who recognises The Signs of Prophethood. The Pope that offers 5 daily prayers gives Dawaat to Mugeerah (ra) as he mentions The Signs of Prophethood.

The Wry Guard, Session 2 Al Mugheerah ibn Shu'uba (ra), Mugheerah (ra) applies yellow dye to his beard. Using Dye on hair... Henna - how good this is. Henna & Katam - This is even better Yellow dye - The Best of All (Abu Dawood). "The most cunning of the Arabs are four; Hadrat Mu'aawiyah (ra), Hadrat Amr ibn al-Aas (ra), Hadrat al- Mugheerah ibn Shu'uba (ra) and Ziyaad. Hadrat Mu'aawiyah (ra) shows it in his forbearance and patience Hadrat Amr (ra) in difficulties (ie tight spots). Hadrat al-Mugheerah (ra) in unexpected situations, And Ziyaad in both great and small things (Ibn Asaakir). The judges are 4 ; Hadrat Umar (ra), Hadrat Alee (ra), Hadrat Ibn Mas'ood (ra) and Hadrat Zayd ibn Thaabit (ra) (Ibn Asaakir). Abu Jahl declares to Mugheerah (ra) "By Allah (SWT)! I know for sure that whatever he ﷺ says is the truth - however, there is only one thing that prevents me from accepting (ie that he belongs to the Banoo Qusayy -the 4th grandfather of our Beloved Messenger [saw] who had united the Q

Hadrat Mugheerah ibn Shu'uba (ra) Session 1 Hadrat al-Mugheerah ibn Shu'uba ibn Abee Aamir ibn Mas'ood ibn Mhu attib ibn Maalik ibn Ka'ab ibn Amr ibn Sa'ad ibn Awf ibn Thaqeef. His agnomen was Aboo Abdllah (ra) (Ibn Saad). He (ra) had reddish grey hair, thin lips & broad shoulders.

Hafsah bint Umar رضي الله عنهم (S18) - Final session In 45 A.H, during the 5th year of Muaviya’s (رضي الله عنه) khilafat, our mother Hafsah رضي الله عنها fell seriously ill and passed away. Thus returned to Allah (swt), Hafsah bint Umar رضي الله عنهم: Daughter of Umar and Zainab bint Madhoon (رضي الله عنهم), widow of the Badri, Khunais (رضي الله عنه), the sister of Abdullah Ibn Umar (رضي الله عنهم), niece of Zayd Ibn al-Khattab, Uthman, Abdullah and Qudama Ibn Madhoon (رضي الله عنهم), custodian of the original mushaf, the one whose worship was praised by Allah (swt) Himself, the mother of the believers! Hafsah’s (رضي الله عنها) janazah was lead by Marwan Ibn al-Hakam (r.h). Abu Hurayrah رضي الله عنه held her bier. She was buried by Abdullah Ibn Umar رضي الله عنهم and his sons; Asim, Hamza and Salim (r.h). Dates when our other mothers (رضي الله عنهم) passed away: [44 A.H] Umm Habeebah [50 A.H] Juwayriya [51 A.H] Maymoonah [54 A.H] Sawdah The status of our mothers (رضي الله عنهم) can be determined from

Hafsah bint Umar رضي الله عنهم (S17) Hukaym Ibn Jabalah - one of the chiefs of the khawarij. He initiated a fight against our mother Aisha رضي الله عنها. Our mother instructed her forces not to fight, and to only defend themselves. Aisha رضي الله عنها had rallied an army - it was fit for her to lead as she was the most knowledgeable of the Messenger’s ﷺ wives. These rebels tried assassinating Aisha (رضي الله عنها) - they were caught outside her door and executed. Talha and Zubayr رضي الله عنهم made the dua: “O Allah (swt), destroy those who killed Uthmaan (رضي الله عنه)”. A battle took place between our mother Aisha’s رضي الله عنها forces and the rebels who rallied an army. They were all wiped out, except one. This silences those who claim nothing good came out of Aisha’s رضي الله عنها stance. Shortly after this battle, the battle of the camel took place. Shayateens on both sides instigated it - ultimately Talha and Zubayr رضي الله عنهم were martyred. Aisha رضي الله عنها thought due to her status

Hafsah bint Umar رضي الله عنهم (S16) During the fitnah in Uthmaan’s رضي الله عنه khilafat, our mothers (رضي الله عنهم) went to perform Hajj to leave the chaos. Our mother Umm Habeeba رضي الله عنها being from the same tribe as Uthmaan رضي الله عنه, wanted to help him. She went on her mule to supply some water, however she was stopped by the rebels - they struck her mule and it bolted. Our mother رضي الله عنها was almost killed. These rebels had the audacity to attack their mother… Aisha رضي الله عنها left Madinah to help ease the situation - she called for her brother, Muhammad رضي الله عنه to come with her, but he refused. Aisha رضي الله عنها said: “If the entire Earth was filled with these rebels, Uthmaan’s رضي الله عنه finger would be greater!”. Talha and Zubayr رضي الله عنهم met with our mothers (رضي الله عنهم) at Makkah - plans were taking place for the vengeance of Uthmaan’s assassination. Hafsah رضي الله عنها wanted to go to Busra, however her brother, Abdullah Ibn Umar رضي الله عنهم intervene