Grade IX

Islamiat Term 1

6 Blessed Companions Planner

September ’20-‘21

Objectives:

(same as the ones mentioned in first 4 Blessed Companions Planner)

Methodology

For the last 6 Blessed Companions, 2 Companions can also be covered in one day.

All Points to be Discussed will be listed on the board and discussed briefly:

Blessed Companion: Talhah Bin Ubaidullah (RA)

 Background: Belonged to Banu Taim clan of Quraish, a cousin of Abu Bakr (RA)
 Accepted Islam when a Christian monk in Persia asked the people there, “Has
Ahmad appeared in your land?” Then he prophesized to Talhah (RA) that a man
named Ahmad, who is the last of the prophets, will soon come to his land and
Talhah (RA) must reach him before anyone else. Soon Talhah & Usman (RA)
together went to his cousin Abu Bakr (RA), who took them both to the Prophet
(PBUH) where they accepted Islam
 Persecuted along with Abu Bakr (RA), both tied together with a rope. Hence both
came to be known as ‘Al-Qareenain” (the two tied together)
 participated in all battles except Badr as he was sent on a spying mission with
Saeed bin Zaid (RA) by the Prophet; the battle was already won by the Muslims
when they returned; both were given equal share of the booty as other soldiers
 In the Battle of Uhud, he became a human shield for the Prophet (PBUH); while
seriously being injured, received 70 wounds on his body in this battle, carried the
Prophet (PBUH) on his back up on higher part of Mt.Uhud, arm paralysed while
protecting the Prophet (PBUH), also lost 2 fingers. The Prophet (PBUH) said,
“If anyone wants to look at a living martyr, let him look at Talhah(RA).”

 Abu Bakr (RA) used to remember the day of Battle of Uhud and say wistfully,
“That was a day all for Talhah (RA).”

 Extremely pious & generous, donated wealth to the poor open-heartedly and led
a simple life
  awarded the titles of “Al-Khair” (the benevolent) and “Al-Fayyaz” (the generous)
by the Holy Prophet
 The Prophet (PBUH) said,
“Talhah (RA) and Zubair (RA) are my neighbours in Paradise.”

 was martyred during the caliphate of Ali (RA) in the Battle of Camel

Blessed Companion: Hazrat Abdur Rahman Bin Awf (RA)

 Background: from the clan of Banu Zuhrah of Quraish

 Pre-Islamic name was Abd Amr, the Prophet (pbuh) changed it to Abdur Rahman
bin Awf (ra)
 Among the first 8 people to accept Islam at the invitation of Hazrat Abu Bakr (ra)
 Suffered extreme torture and persecution by Quraish during the early days of
Islam
 Migrated to Abyssinia, then to Madina
 Made the brother of Ansari Sa’d bin Rabia (ra) during Muwakhaat
 Sa’d bin Rabiah (ra) offered him half of all his wealth but Hazrat Abdur Rahman
(RA) said,
“May Allah bless you in your family and property; just show me the way to the
market.”
 He preferred to be self-reliant, depending only on Allah to help him out in this
difficult time. He had a keen sense of business. Within a very short span of time,
Hazrat Abdur Rahman (ra) was blessed with great abundance in his business
 Participated in all battles with the Prophet (pbuh),was severely injured in the
Battle of Uhud, making him lame for the rest of his life
 Was next to the Prophet (pbuh) when his baby son, Ibrahim, passed away in his
arms. Hazrat Abdur Rahman (ra) consoled the Prophet (pbuh) who prayed for
him, “ O Allah, give Abdur Rahman the drink from Salsabil spring in Paradise.”
 Was always there to donate money in the name of Islam; there was no man in
Madina who had not taken loan from him; he donated 200 ounces of silver for
the Expedition of Tabuk
 Unique Experience of Leading the Prophet (pbuh) in Prayer: During the
Expedition to Tabuk, one day the Prophet (pbuh) got late in arriving for Fajr
prayer. The Muslims began to worry that the prayer would be missed so they
asked Hazrat Abdur Rahman bin Awf (ra) to lead the prayers. When the first
 Rakat was finished, the Prophet (pbuh) arrived and joined the congregation
behind Abdur Rahman bin Awf (ra). After completion of the prayers, the Prophet
(pbuh) said,
“A prophet does not die until he has been led in prayer by a pious person among his
people.”
 When the time came for the Farewell Pilgrimage, the Prophet (pbuh) gave Hazrat
Abdur Rahman (ra) and Hazrat Uthman (ra) the responsibility of looking after his
wives. It was a big responsibility taken very seriously by Hazrat Abdur Rahman
(ra). He continued to look after the needs of the Prophet’s (pbuh) wives even
after the Prophet (pbuh) passed away. He frequently sent them money and other
things for their needs. If any wife wanted to travel or do Hajj or Umrah, he
arranged a Mahram for them.
 Once Hazrat Aisha (ra) said,
“I have heard the Prophet (pbuh) saying that Abdur Rahman bin Awf (ra) will enter
Jannah crawling.” Hazrat Abdur Rahman (ra) was so happy to hear this that he gave
700 camels laden with wealth, all in the way of Allah.
 He was chosen among the 6 Companions who would decide the next caliph after
the death of Hazrat Umar (ra). Hazrat Abdur Rahman (ra) however, gave up his
own option of being chosen and instead offered to help finalise who would be
the third caliph.
 When he died, he left great amounts of wealth in his will for the wives of the
Prophet (pbuh) and the early Muslims. Even after all the donations, there was
agreat amount of wealth left for his children. Hazrat Uthman (ra) prayed his
funeral prayers.

Blessed Companion: Sa’d bin Abi Waqqas (RA)

 Backgorund: from the clan of Banu Zuhrah of Quraish, cousin of the Prophet’s
(pbuh) mother, Amina binte Wahab
 learnt to read & write, mastered archery, did not waste his time in frivolous
activities even before Islam
 accepted Islam on invitation of Hazrat Abu Bakr (ra)
 one of the first people to accept Islam, only 17 years old at that time
 he faced extreme psychological torture from his mother in the early period of
Islam; she swore not to eat or drink anything until he left this new religion, “O
 Sa’d! What is this religion that you have entered which has taken you away
from the religion of your mother and father? By God, either you leave your new
religion or I will not eat or drink anything until I die!” He kept treating her
respectfully, begging her to eat and drink but he did not waver from Islam;
several weeks passed like this, finally one day he told his mother,
“Mother, even if you had a thousand lives and all of them were wasted away like this,
I will not forsake this religion.” Then she realized how devoted he was to Islam and
she started eating and drinking again.
 Since Hazrat Sa’d (ra) was a cousin of his mother, his relation to the Prophet
(pbuh) was that of an uncle. So whenever Hazrat Sa’d (ra) used to come to the
Prophet (pbuh), the Prophet (pbuh) used to happily greet him and say, ‘My uncle
has arrived,’ or he would say to the other Companions, ‘Shall I introduce you to
my uncle?’ The Prophet (pbuh) felt pride in this relation.
 Hazrat Sa’d (ra) was the first Companion to hit someone in the name of Islam; the
early Muslims were going together when a group of polytheists tried to stop
them, abusing them. There was a scuffle and in defence, Hazrat Sa’d (ra) took the
jawbone of a camel and struck one of the polytheists who started bleeding.
 Also the first to shoot an arrow in the name of Islam. When the Muslims migrated
to Madina, the Prophet (pbuh) used to send them on small expeditions. In one
such expedition, Hazrat Sa’d (ra) faced some non-Muslim Makkans and he shot
an arrow at one of them.
“I am the first of Arabs who shot with an arrow in the way of Allah,” said Hazrat Sa’d
(ra).
 Hazrat Sa’d (ra) took part in Bait-e-Ridwan. He was also there at the Treaty of
Hudaibiyah.
 Participated in all battles with the Prophet (pbuh ). His younger brother Umair (ra)
was too young to participate in the Battle of Badr and the Prophet (pbuh) forbid
him from fighting. Umair (ra) started crying and the Prophet (pbuh) felt sorry for
him and let him participate; Hazrat Sa’d (ra) excitedly prepared him for the battle
by fitting him with a sword belt for his small size. Umair (ra), however, was
martyred in the battle.
 Hazrat Sa’d played a great role in the Battle of Uhud, protecting the Prophet
(pbuh) like a shield on the Mount of Uhud. The Prophet (pbuh) said at that time,
“O Sa’d (ra) ! May my mother and father be sacrificed for you!” Hazrat Sa’d (ra)
later used to say happily that the Prophet (pbuh) never said about sacrificing
 both his mother and father to anyone except him. Narrated Hazrat Sa'd bin Abi
Waqqas,
”The Messenger of Allah (pbuh) mentioned both of his parents for me on the Day of
Uhud.”
 The Prophet (pbuh) is reported to have said about him,
“O Allah, answer Sa’d when he supplicates You.”
 Fully supported the caliphs after the Prophet’s (pbuh) death
 Fought in battles during the period of Rightly Guided Caliphs, played the most
prominent role in the Battle of Qadisiyyah during Hazrat Umar’s (ra) caliphate. He
was made the commander-in-chief and was able to defeat the Persians; was
made a governor in Persian lands
 Also made governor of Kufa during Uthman’s (ra) caliphate; was greatly
disappointed at the murder of Hazrat Uthman (ra); remained mostly silent and
neutral in politics
 Died at the age of 85 years in Madina, buried in Jannat-ul-Baqee
 Humble, God-fearing, selfless, led a very simple life, was steadfast and
courageous
Blessed Companion: Abu Ubaidah Ibn Al-Jarrah (RA)

 Background: Born in Makkah, belonged to Banu Fahar clan of Quraish.

 Real Name: Amr
 One of the very first converts to Islam, accepted Islam at the encouragement
of Hazrat Abu Bakr (ra) at the age of 29 years
 An extremely pious, humble and wise Muslim
 Underwent the early, extreme persecution by Quraish
 Migrated to Abyssinia and later to Madina
 The Prophet (pbuh) said about him,
“Every nation has an Ameen (extremely trustworthy man), and the Ameen of this
Ummah is Abu Ubaidah (ra).”
 Participated in all battles with the Prophet (pbuh)
 Battle of Badr: His non-Muslim father kept trying to confront him and to block
his way while he fought other non-Muslims. At first, Hazrat Abu Ubaidah (ra)
avoided him; finally when it was unavoidable, Hazrat Abu Ubaidah (ra)
 brought his sword down with force, striking his father’s head and killing him
instantly. A revelation was revealed about this,
“You will not find those who believe in Allah and the Last Day, loving those who
oppose Allah, even though they may be their fathers or sons…” (58:18)
 In the Battle of Uhud, he stood close to the Prophet (pbuh); later when 2
metal pieces had pierced the Prophet’s(pbuh) cheek, he lost 2 of his front
teeth while trying to remove those pieces
 He led many delegations against non-Muslims under the directions of the
Prophet (pbuh)
 When the Prophet (pbuh) planned the conquest of Makkah, he was made the
commander of one of the 4 army units.
 When a Christian delegation came from Najran, they asked the Prophet
(pbuh) to send someone as a judge between them. The Prophet (pbuh) said,
“I will send to you an honest man who is really trustworthy.” He chose
Hazrat Abu Ubaidah (ra).
 When the Prophet (pbuh) died, Umar (ra) and Abu Bakr (ra) wanted to choose
Hazrat Abu Ubaidah (ra) as the first caliph as they claimed the Prophet (pbuh)
had called him the ‘Ameen of the Ummah.’ But Hazrat Abu Ubaidah (ra) gave
preference to Hazrat Abu Bakr (ra).
 During the caliphate of Hazrat Umar (ra), he fell victim to the deadly plague
which had spread in Syrian Empire while he was waging Jihad there; he
passed away and was buried in Jordon.
Blessed Companions Hazrat Zubair bin Al-Awwam (ra) and Hazrat Saeed bin Zaid (ra) to
be discussed from the texbooks.

Some References about Hazrat Zubair bin al-Awwam(ra) :

 “Who will come with the news of the people?” Zubair (ra) said. “I” The Prophet
(pbuh) said, “There was a helper for every Prophet and my helper is Zubair.”
[Zubair (ra) volunteered to bring news of Banu Quraiza tribe during the Battle of
Trench]
 “Talha (ra) and Zubair (ra) are my neighbours in Paradise,” Prophet (pbuh).
Example Questions:
For last 6 Blessed Companions, usually the role of 2 or 3 Companions appears together in one
question. However, the possibility of individual question on Hazrat Talhah (ra), Abdur Rahman
(ra) and Saad bin Abi Waqqas (ra) cannot be ruled out completely.
e.g:
Q. Write about the services of Hazrat Talhah bin Ubaidullah (ra) and Zubair bin al-Awwam (ra)
during the Prophet’s (pbuh) life. [10]
Multimedia Videos:
Talha ibn Ubaidullah (#Excellence) - Omar Suleiman - Quran Weekly

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntHGX1kWQz0&t=513s

Homework:
Homework question will be given from the Passages being studied simultaneously during this
month.