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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).

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S20) Some of the martyrs of Uhud (رضي الله عنهم): Hamza, Musab Ibn Umayr, Yamaan, Sa’ad Ibn Rabee, Hanzala رضي الله عنهم. The disbelieving Quraysh were going to return to finish their mission after Uhud. The Messenger ﷺ and the Companions رضي الله عنهم were at a place called Hamraa al-Asad, which is ~8 miles away from Madinah. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه asks for a message to be conveyed to the Messenger ﷺ.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S19) The Messenger ﷺ sees the mutilated bodies of the martyrs رضي الله عنهم. He ﷺ sees his beloved uncle Hamza’s رضي الله عنه body cut open. The Messenger ﷺ: “O Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى, how I would have loved to have been left there with them [رضي الله عنهم] at the foot of the mountain”. 70 Companions رضي الله عنهم were martyred at Uhud. The Messenger ﷺ went to visit their graves.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S18) 22 disbelievers were killed at Uhud. 70 Companions رضي الله عنهم were martyred. As Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه was leaving he said next year at Badr we will fight again. The Messenger ﷺ told Ali رضي الله عنه to make sure the disbelievers are leaving, and that they don’t plan a surprise attack on Madinah. ~70 men رضي الله عنهم went with Ali رضي الله عنه.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S17) After the battle, Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه was looking for the body of the Messenger ﷺ but did not find it. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه tells Khalid Ibn al-Waleed رضي الله عنه to go mount Uhud as Khalid رضي الله عنه saw the Messenger ﷺ ascending it. The Martyrs رضي الله عنهم bodies were mutilated by Hind رضي الله عنها and other Qurayshi women. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه did not order Hind رضي الله عنها to do this, he turned his face away from this. Hind’s رضي الله عنها family was killed at Badr. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه goes to the base of mount Uhud and enquires if the Messenger ﷺ is still alive, or if Abu Bakr and Umar رضي الله عنهم were still alive.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S16) On the day of Uhud, the Messenger ﷺ supplicated: “O Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى, curse Abu Sufyaan, Haarith Ibn Hishaam and Safwaan Ibn Umayya”. (رضي الله عنهم). Surah [3:128] was revealed [It is not for you whether He (سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى) forgives or punishes them]. Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى showed Mercy to all 3 of these blessed souls رضي الله عنهم and they all embraced Islam. The Messenger ﷺ supplicated that if he curses someone and they don’t deserve it, may it be converted to a blessing. The Messenger ﷺ fell into a ditch at Uhud. He ﷺ supplicated: “O my Lord (سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى), forgive my people for they do not know what they are doing”.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S15) Out of the 50 archers رضي الله عنهم, around 7-9 remained firm. Khalid Ibn al-Waleed رضي الله عنه took this opportunity to attack. ~200 horses charged towards the archers رضي الله عنهم. Amr Ibn Qameeya struck the Messenger ﷺ and he ﷺ fell into a ditch. Musab Ibn Umayr رضي الله عنه jumped to defend the Messenger ﷺ and he رضي الله عنه was martyred. Utbah Ibn Abi Waqaas threw a rock at the Messenger’s ﷺ face, breaking his blessed lower teeth.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه (S14) The Messenger’s ﷺ force consisted of ~700 men. It was initially ~1,000, but Abdullah Ibn Ubay, the Munafiq, broke off. The battle of Uhud took place. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه had a close call. Hanzala رضي الله عنه knocked Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه off his horse and they duelled. Hanzala رضي الله عنه was about to deliver a fatal blow. Shadaad Ibn al-Aswad struck Hanzala رضي الله عنه fatally. Hanzala رضي الله عنه was martyred and was washed by the Angels (a.s).