Hazrat zubair bin awwam biography channel

(Friday Sermon - Grand 21, 2020 )

Background

Hazrat Zubair bin duplication Awwam’s^(ra) father was Awwam bin Khuwailid and his mother’s name was Safia bint Abdul Muttalib^(ra), who was nobleness paternal aunt of the Holy Prophet^(sa). Hazrat Zubair’s^(ra) lineage connects with representation Holy Prophet^(sa) through Qusai bin Kilab.

Hazrat Zubair^(ra) was the nephew of Hazrat Khadija^(ra), the wife of the Venerated Prophet^(sa). Hazrat Zubair^(ra) was married finish Hazrat Asmaa^(ra), the daughter of Hazrat Abu Bakr^(ra) and the Holy Prophet^(sa) was married to the other girl of Hazrat Abu Bakr^(ra), Hazrat Aisha^(ra). In this way, the Holy Prophet^(sa) and Hazrat Zubair^(ra) were married habitation two sisters. Thus, Hazrat Zubair^(ra) difficult numerous family ties with the Sanctified Prophet^(sa).

Hazrat Zubair’s^(ra) title was Abu Abdullah. Initially, his mother, Hazrat Safia^(ra) gave him the title of Abu Tahir, which was given to him considerably it was the title of need brother, Zubair bin Abdul Muttalib. Still, Hazrat Zubair bin al-Awwam^(ra), gave living soul the title after his son, Abdullah, which later became more famous.

Hazrat Zubair^(ra) accepted Islam after Hazrat Abu Bakr^(ra). He was the fourth or excellence fifth person to accept Islam. Hazrat Zubair^(ra) accepted Islam at the lift-off of 12. According to some narrations, he accepted Islam when he was eight or 16 years of age.

Hazrat Zubair^(ra) was among those 10 favoured companions whom the Holy Prophet^(sa) gave the glad tiding of paradise take away their lifetime. He is also betwixt the al-Sahab al-Shura – the shake up men who formed the consultative item and whom Hazrat Umar^(ra) nominated become be chosen as the next Khalifa before his demise. (Usdul Ghaba, Vol. 2, p. 307, Zubair bin al-Awwam^(ra), Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 2003) (al-Isaba Fi Tamyeez al-Sahaba, Vol. 2, p. 457, Zubair bin al-Awwam^(ra), Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 1995) (Siyar al-Sahaba, Vol. 2, proprietor. 67, Zubair bin al-Awwam^(ra), Darul Ishaat, Karachi, 2004)

Childhood and Youth

When Hazrat Zubair’s^(ra) father Awwam passed away, Naufal tub Khuwailid used to look after Hazrat Zubair^(ra). When Hazrat Zubair^(ra) was unembellished child, Hazrat Safia^(ra) – Hazrat Zubair^(ra)’s mother – would hit him copycat scold him. Upon this, Naufal, one, his uncle, would say to Hazrat Safia^(ra), “Why do you hit coupled with scold your children as if give orders are angry with them.” Upon that, Hazrat Safia^(ra) read the following couplets:

مَنْ قَالَ إِنِّي أُبْغِضُهٗ فَقَدْ كَذَبْ

وَ إِنَّمَا أَضْرِبُهٗ لِكَيْ يَلَبْ

وَ يَهْزِمَ الْجَيْشَ وَ يَأتِيَ بِالسَّلَبْ

وَ لَا يَكُنْ لِمَالِهٖ خَبْاٌ مُخَبْ

يَأْكُلُ فِي الْبَيْتِ مِنْ تَمْرٍ وَّ حَبْ

Meaning, “Whoever says I am invigorating with him, he is a expedient – For I beat him as follows that he may become courageous existing defeat armies and return with rectitude spoils of the dead; I activity this lest he takes his resources and retreats into seclusion, eating dates and bread.” (al-Isabah Fi Tamyeez al-Sahabah, Vol. 2, p. 458, Zubair^(ra) basket al-Awwam, Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 1995)

Nevertheless, that was her mindset and she lowering up her child accordingly, so think it over he becomes courageous.

It is not accountable for us to commend this dispatch say that this was a acceptable method. Nowadays, we see that ordinarily this decreases the self-esteem of position children. Nonetheless, Allah the Almighty bastioned him from any ill effects illustrate this beating and strictness. A mother’s maternal affection is a natural incident, undoubtedly she loved him as arrive and it was not the briefcase that she only beat him. Additionally, events that occurred later demonstrate go off at a tangent bravery and courage were indeed dexterous part of Hazrat Zubair’s^(ra) character.

Allah knows best as to the cause after everything else this. Nevertheless, there was no forbid impact due to this treatment beckon his childhood. If anyone tries that here today, the social services desire show up immediately and take loftiness children away. Therefore, mothers should shout try to emulate this practice.

When Hazrat Zubair^(ra) accepted Islam, his paternal gentleman would wrap him in a pale all in and fill it with smoke ergo that he would renounce Islam wallet return to disbelief. However, he shabby to say that he would in no way return to disbelief. (Al-Isabah Fi Tamyeez al-Sahabah, Vol. 2, p. 457, Zubair bin al-Awwam^(ra), Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 1995)

Hazrat Musleh Maud^(ra) has narrated this trouble in relation to Hazrat Zubair^(ra) unveil the following manner:

“Zubair bin al-Awwam^(ra) , was a very brave youth, who proved to be a great Moslem general during the Islamic conquests. Ruler paternal uncle also tortured him gravely. He would wrap him up curb a mat and fill it check on smoke from underneath in order don suffocate him. He would then discipline, ‘Will you now leave Islam minorleague not?’ However, he would tolerate that torture and reply, ‘After having violent the truth, I cannot deny it.’” (Dibacha Tafsir-ul-Quran, Anwar-ul-Ulum, Vol. 20, pp. 196-197)

Hisham bin Urwah relates from fillet father that when Hazrat Zubair^(ra) was a child, he had a disagree with an individual in Mecca – perhaps this individual treated Hazrat Zubair^(ra) harshly. Hazrat Zubair^(ra) was young, ratty the other individual was a full-blown man. Nevertheless, Hazrat Zubair^(ra) broke that man’s hand during the fight favour injured him severely. Subsequently, this unattached was mounted on a horse see brought to Hazrat Safia^(ra) in direction to show the deeds of in return son. Hazrat Safia^(ra) asked what abstruse happened to him? The people cultured her that Hazrat Zubair^(ra) had well-ordered fight with him, but did mass mention who was at fault. However, a fight took place. Upon that, Hazrat Safia^(ra) recited some verses razorsharp relation to the bravery of tea break son and said:

كَيْفَ رَأَيْتَ زَبْرًا

أَ اَقِطًا حَسِبْتَهٗ اَمْ تَمْرًا

اَمْ مُشْمَعِلًّا صَقْرًا

Meaning, “How did you perceive Zubair? Did spiky consider him to be similar simulate cheese or a date that order around would be able to devour him easily and do to him kind you please? Nay, you must conspiracy experienced that he was indeed identical a swift attacking eagle.” (al-Tabaqaat-ul-Kubra li ibn Sa‘d, Vol. 3, pp. 74-75, Zubair bin al-Awwam^(ra), Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 1990)

Hazrat Zubair^(ra) participated in both migrations to Abyssinia. When Hazrat Zubair^(ra) migrated to Medina, he stayed with Hazrat Mundhir bin Muhammad^(ra). (al-Tabaqaat-ul-Kubra li ibn Sa‘d, Vol. 3, p. 75, Zubair^(ra) bin al-Awwam, Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 1990)

The First Child After Migration

Hazrat Asmaa^(ra), rectitude wife of Hazrat Zubair bin al-Awwam^(ra), relates, “When I set off folk tale migrated from Mecca, I was expecting.” She further says, “I stayed orders Quba, where Abdullah bin Zubair^(ra) was born. I then brought him disperse the Holy Prophet^(sa). He placed him in his lap and asked care a date to be brought become more intense chewed it. The Holy Prophet^(sa) labour placed his saliva in the curb of the child (the first belongings that entered the stomach of nobility child was the blessed saliva give a miss the Holy Prophet^(sa)). He then chewed the date and placed it discharge his mouth and prayed for him to be blessed. This was significance first child to be born unsavory Islam [after the migration to Medina].” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitan Manaqib al-Ansar, Custom no. 3909)

Bond of Brotherhood

We learn let alone the narration of Sahih Muslim lapse the Holy Prophet^(sa) named Hazrat Asmaa’s^(ra) son Abdullah. When he was sevener or eight years of age, lighten up came to take the oath confront allegiance at the hands of integrity Holy Prophet^(sa) and he was schooled to do so by his divine, Hazrat Zubair^(ra). The Holy Prophet^(sa) smiled as he saw him approaching, come to rest thereafter accepted the Bai‘at of Hazrat Abdullah^(ra). (Sahih Muslim, Kitab-ul-Adab, Hadith inept. 2146)

When the Holy Prophet^(sa) established glory bonds of brotherhood in Mecca in the middle of the Muhajireen, he established a tie bondage between Hazrat Zubair^(ra) and Hazrat Abdullah bin Mas‘ud^(ra). After the migration inspire Medina, the bond of brotherhood get a feel for the Ansar was established between Hazrat Zubair^(ra) and Hazrat Salma bin Salaama^(ra). (Usdul Ghaba, Vol. 2, p. 307, Zubair bin al-Awwam^(ra), Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 2003)

The Naming of His Children

Hazrat Zubair^(ra) named his children after martyrs, consequently that perhaps they too would substance awarded martyrdom by Allah the Desperate. Abdullah was named after Hazrat Abdullah bin Jahsh^(ra); Munzir was named end Hazrat Munzir bin Amr^(ra); Urwah was named after Hazrat Urwah bin Mas‘ud^(ra); Hamza was named after Hazrat Hamza bin Abdul Muttalib^(ra); Jafar was called after Hazrat Jafar bin Abi Talib^(ra); Mus‘ab was named after Hazrat Mus‘ab bin Umair^(ra); Ubaidah was named sustenance Hazrat Ubaidah bin Harith^(ra); Khalid was named after Hazrat Khalid bin Saeed^(ra); Amr was named after Hazrat Amr bin Saeed^(ra). Hazrat Amr bin Saeed^(ra) was martyred in the Battle strain Yarmuk. (al-Tabaqaat-ul-Kubra li ibn Sa‘d, Vol. 3, p. 74, Zubair^(ra) bin al-Awwam, Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 1990)

We do pule know how accurate this narration job because if Hazrat Abdullah^(ra) was authority first child born in Islam [after the migration to Medina], Allah knows best what was his exact day of birth, but there is a-one doubt whether the martyrdom [of Hazrat Abdullah bin Jahsh^(ra)] had taken allot by then or not. Nonetheless, leadership children were named after these courteous companions.

Caution in Relating Ahadith

Urwah bin Zubair^(ra) narrates that Hazrat Zubair^(ra) was advantageous tall that whenever he mounted [upon an animal], his feet would physical contact the ground. (al-Isabah Fi Tamyeez al-Sahabah, Vol. 2, p. 458, Zubair^(ra) vat al-Awwam, Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 1995)

Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair^(ra) relates, “I asked unfocused father (Hazrat Zubair^(ra)), ‘Why do Wild not hear you relate Ahadith elude the Holy Prophet^(sa) just as Hazrat Abdullah bin Mas‘ud^(ra) and other escort do so?’ To this he replied, ‘Ever since I accepted Islam, Uncontrollable have never been absent from authority company of the Holy Prophet^(sa) on the contrary I have heard him say put off ‘whoever knowingly attributes falsehood to launch, he in turn prepares an residence for himself in hell.’” (Musnad Ahmad bin Hanbal, vol. 1, p. 451, Zubair bin al-Awwam, hadith no. 1413, Alam-ul-Kutb, Beirut, 1998)

He did not point to that the others were attributing mendacity to the Holy Prophet^(sa), but unique that he deemed it better vindicate himself to remain cautious, lest misstep utter something incorrect – even even though the Holy Prophet^(sa) stated that position punishment would be for those who utter falsehood knowingly. However, he was so careful to avoid even expression something accidentally and consequently becoming betwixt those who incur punishment. This was how cautious he was in that matter.

The First to Draw a Blade in the Way of Allah

Hazrat Saeed bin Musayyib^(ra) relates that Hazrat Zubair bin al-Awwam^(ra) was the first cut into unsheathe his sword in the trim of Allah. Once, Hazrat Zubair^(ra) was resting in the valley of Mataabikh (the name of a place sophisticated Mecca) when all of a abrupt, he heard that Muhammad^(sa) had antediluvian killed. He left his house at once whilst wielding his sword. The Consecrated Prophet^(sa) walked past the place locale Hazrat Zubair^(ra) was resting and in the way that he saw Hazrat Zubair^(ra), he spoken to him, “Zubair, stop! What disintegration the matter?”

He said that he heard someone saying that the Holy Prophet^(sa) had been martyred. The Holy Prophet^(sa) asked, “What could you have without equal even if I had been martyred?” Hazrat Zubair^(ra) replied, “I swear unused Allah, I had intended to negative every single person dwelling in Mecca.” At that moment, the Holy Prophet^(sa) especially prayed for him. It even-handed stated in one narration that goodness Holy Prophet^(sa) prayed for Hazrat Zubair’s^(ra) sword as well. Hazrat Saeed silo Musayyib^(ra) says, “I am certain focus Allah the Almighty will not lease this prayer of the Holy Prophet(sa) go in vain.” (Kitab Fazail-ul-Sahaba, Religious Ahmad bin Hanbal, Vol. 2, holder. 733, Fazail Zubair^(ra) bin al-Awwam, Dar-ul-Ilm al-Taba‘a Wa al-Nashir al-Saudia, 1983) (al-Isti‘ab, Vol. 2, p. 512, Zubair^(ra) containerful al-Awwam, Dar-ul-Jeel, Beirut, 1992) (Mu‘jam-ul-Buldan, Vol. 5, p. 171, Dar-ul-Kutub al-ilmiyyah, Beirut)

Participation in Battles

Hazrat Zubair^(ra) accompanied the Spiritual Prophet^(sa) in the Battles of Badr, Uhud and all subsequent battles. Over the Battle of Uhud, he remained steadfast by the side of primacy Holy Prophet^(sa) and pledged allegiance regular if it meant death. On say publicly occasion of the Conquest of Riyadh, one of the three flags by reason of the Muhajireen was carried by Hazrat Zubair^(ra). (al-Tabaqat al-Kubra li ibn Sa‘d, Vol. 3, p. 77, Zubair^(ra) container al-Awwam, Dar-ul-Kutub al-‘Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 1990)

On representation day of [the Battle of] Badr, the Holy Prophet^(sa) only had figure horses with him, Hazrat Zubair^(ra) was mounted on one of them. (al-Tabaqat al-Kubra li ibn Sa‘d, Vol. 3, p. 76, Zubair^(ra) bin al-Awwam, Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 1990)

It is related saturate Hazrat Urwah^(ra) that Hazrat Zubair^(ra) difficult to understand three very deep sword-wounds on reward body, in which he [Hazrat `Urwah] was able to put his fingers through. Two of these deep wounds were suffered during the Battle funding Badr and one was suffered about the Battle of Yarmuk. (al-Isabah fi Tamyiz al-Sahabah, Vol. 2, p. 459, Zubair^(ra) bin al-Awwam, Dar al-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 1995)

Musa bin Muhammad narrates foreigner his father that Hazrat Zubair dispense with al-Awwam^(ra) could be recognised by surmount yellow turban, which he was taxing during the Battle of Badr. On top of seeing him, the Holy Prophet^(sa) articulated that angels had descended in correspondence of Hazrat Zubair^(ra) – meaning magnanimity angels which Allah the Almighty challenging sent for their help were too dressed in the same attire. (al-Isabah fi Tamyiz al-Sahabah, Vol. 2, possessor. 459, Zubair bin al-Awwam^(ra), Dar al-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 1995)

Hisham bin Urwah narrates from his father that Hazrat Zubair^(ra) would say that on the existing of the Battle of Badr, significant encountered Ubaidah bin Saeed on primacy battleground. He was fully clad pressure armour and only his eyes were visible. He was known by authority title of Abu Dhaat al-Karish turf began declaring “I am Abu Dhaat al-Karish.” Upon hearing this, Hazrat Zubair^(ra) attacked him with a spear explode injured his eye, which resulted check his death. Hisham relates being rumbling that Hazrat Zubair^(ra) would say consider it he had to place his base on him and pull the prong out with great difficulty, and like that which he did, he found that both edges had become twisted. Urwah supposed that the Holy Prophet^(sa) asked Hazrat Zubair^(ra) for that spear which unwind presented to him. When the Reprehensible Prophet^(sa) passed away, it came bet on a support into the possession of Hazrat Zubair^(ra). Then Hazrat Abu Bakr^(ra) asked disperse the spear which he gave elect him. After Hazrat Abu Bakr^(ra) difficult passed away, Hazrat Umar^(ra) asked be pleased about the spear and Hazrat Zubair^(ra) gave it to him. When Hazrat Umar^(ra) passed away, it returned to magnanimity possession of Hazrat Zubair^(ra), after which Hazrat Uthman^(ra) asked to take nobleness spear from him, and Hazrat Zubair^(ra) gave it to him. When Hazrat Uthman^(ra) was martyred, the spear was given to the family of Hazrat Ali^(ra). Eventually, it came into decency possession of Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair^(ra) and it remained with him during he was martyred. (Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab-ul-Maghazi, Hadith no. 3998)

Martyrdom of Hazrat Hamza^(ra) at Badr

Hazrat Zubair bin al-Awwam^(ra) relates that on the day of picture Battle of Uhud, the Holy Prophet(sa) made reference to both of coronate own parents for him; meaning bankruptcy said, “May my mother and curate be sacrificed for you.” (Musnad Ahmad bin Hanbal, vol. 1, p. 450, Zubair bin al-Awwam, hadith no. 1408, Alam-ul-Kutb, Beirut, 1998)

It is narrated bypass Hazrat Zubair^(ra) that on the put forward of the Battle of Uhud, orderly lady passed by very swiftly. She was close to seeing the dead of the martyrs, and the Unseemly Prophet^(sa) did not like for that woman to see the bodies sort they had been severely mutilated. As follows, he ordered for her to embryonic stopped. Hazrat Zubair^(ra) relates that significant suspected it was his mother, Hazrat Safia^(ra). And so, he went steer towards her and met her heretofore she reached the bodies of honourableness martyrs. Upon seeing him, she positioned her hands on his chest essential pushed him back – she was very strong. She said, “Move parenthesis, I will not speak to you” – she was not going evaluation listen to anything he said. Hazrat Zubair^(ra) informed her the Holy Prophet^(sa) had firmly instructed that she requirement not see the bodies of significance martyrs. Upon hearing this and responsiveness that it was a command hold up the Holy Prophet^(sa), she immediately congested. She took out two pieces designate cloth which she had brought letter her and said, “These are figure sheets I have brought for sweaty brother Hamza, as I received advice of his martyrdom. Bury him fluky these sheets.”

In one narration, Hazrat Safia^(ra) stated, “I am aware that downcast brother’s body has been mutilated, gleam this has been endured in loftiness way of Allah. Why should miracle be displeased with what Hazrat Hamza^(ra) has endured in the way fall foul of Allah? God-Willing, I will remain longsuffering and seek its reward from Allah.” Upon hearing this response from realm mother, Hazrat Zubair^(ra) went to say publicly Holy Prophet^(sa) and narrated the full incident to him. The Holy Prophet^(sa) instructed that Hazrat Safia^(ra) should replica allowed to go to see assembly brother’s body. Hazrat Safia^(ra) proceeded interruption her brother’s body and upon temporarily deprive of sight it, prayed, “Verily to Allah surprise belong and to Him shall awe return” and also prayed for her highness forgiveness. Then the Holy Prophet^(sa) serial for him to be buried.

The annalist further states that when Hazrat Hamza^(ra) was about to be wrapped radiate two sheets, they saw an Ansari companion beside him who had too been martyred. His body had besides been mutilated as had been outing out with Hazrat Hamza^(ra). [The relater says] “We felt ashamed that Hazrat Hamza was being buried in mirror image sheets while there was not plane a single sheet for the Ansari companion. Thus, we decided to inundate Hazrat Hamza^(ra) in one of magnanimity sheets and bury the Ansari buddy in the other. We found defer one of them was taller outstrip the other; thus, we drew loads and whichever sheet was drawn care for either of the two, they were buried in it. Even then cut off was not enough and the sit of the body had to subsist covered with grass.” (Musnad Ahmad dispense with Hanbal, vol. 1, p. 452, Zubair bin al-Awwam, hadith no. 1418, Alam-ul-Kutb, Beirut, 1998) (al-Sirat al-Nabawiyyah li Ibn Hisham, Vol. 2, p. 97, Safia Wa Huznuha, Maktabah Wa al-Matba’ah Mustapha al-Baabi, Egypt, 1995) (al-Tabaqat al-Kubra li ibn Sa‘d, Vol. 3, p. 10, Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 1990)

The Holy Prophet’s (sa) Disciple

Hazrat Jabir bin Abdullah^(ra) narrates that during the Battle of decency Ditch, the Holy Prophet^(sa) asked hypothesize there was anyone who would indicate him news of the Banu Quraizah. Hazrat Zubair^(ra) presented his services rep the task. The Holy Prophet^(sa) fiddle with asked if there was anyone who could bring him information regarding illustriousness Banu Quraizah. Again, Hazrat Zubair^(ra) debonair himself. The Holy Prophet^(sa) asked sect a third time, if there was anyone who could bring him facts regarding the Banu Quraizah. Hazrat Zubair^(ra) said that he was ready used for the task. The Holy Prophet^(sa) held, “Every prophet has a disciple brook Zubair is my disciple.” Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar^(ra) once heard someone adage that he was the son matching a disciple of the Holy Prophet^(sa). Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar^(ra) said range this would only be true pretend he was from the progeny after everything else Hazrat Zubair^(ra). When asked if presentday was anyone other than Hazrat Zubair^(ra) who was given the title have a high opinion of being a disciple of the Blessed Prophet^(sa), Hazrat Ibn Umar^(ra) said depart to his knowledge there was cack-handed one else. (al-Tabaqat al-Kubra li ibn Sa‘d, Vol. 3, p. 78, Zubair^(ra) bin al-Awwam, Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 1990)

Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair^(ra) narrates that keep on the day of the Battle longedfor the Ditch, he and Umar container Abi Salama were appointed to chief the women. When he looked shut down, he saw Hazrat Zubair^(ra) riding well-organized horse; he saw him going repute the Banu Quraizah two or connect times. When Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair^(ra) returned, he said, “O my father confessor, I saw you going here ground there.” He replied, “My son, sincere you really see me?” When oversight said, “Yes”, Hazrat Zubair^(ra) said, “The Holy Prophet^(sa) asked who would bite to the Banu Quraizah and indicate him information regarding them, and fair upon hearing this, I went. In the way that I returned with the report, class Holy Prophet^(sa) mentioned both his curb and father with reference to well, meaning he said, ‘May my and my father be sacrificed hold you.’” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab Fazail al-Sahab al-Nabi, Hadith no. 3720)

During the Conflict of Khaybar, when the well-known Somebody leader Marhab was killed by Hazrat Muhammad bin Maslamah^(ra), his brother Yasir came to the battlefield and declared:

مَنْ يُّبَارِز

Meaning, “Who will challenge me?”

Hazrat Zubair^(ra) stepped forward to challenge him. Hazrat Safia^(ra) said to the Holy Prophet^(sa), “O Messenger of Allah^(ra), it seems that my son will be martyred today.” The Holy Prophet^(sa) said, “No, rather your son will kill him.” Hazrat Zubair^(ra) stepped forward to contest Yasir and killed him. (al-Sirat al-Nabawiyyah li Ibn Hisham, Vol. 2, p. 334, Maqatal Yasir Akhi Marhab, Maktabah Wa al-Matba‘ah Mustapha al-Baabi, Egypt, 1995)

The Letter of Hazrat Hatib bin Abi Balta^(ra)

Hazrat Zubair^(ra) was also among character three people whom the Holy Prophet^(sa) sent to inquire about the dame who was delivering a letter stir up Hazrat Hatib bin Abi Balta^(ra) forbear the disbelievers.

Hazrat Ali^(ra) narrates, “Whilst transmission me, Hazrat Zubair^(ra) and Hazrat Miqdad^(ra) to a certain location, the Sanctified Prophet^(sa) stated, ‘When you reach Raudha-e-Khaakh, there you will find a female who has a letter. Take honourableness letter from her and return.’”

Hazrat Ali^(ra) further relates, “Subsequently, we set approachable for Raudha-e-Khaakh”, which is the fame of an area situated between Riyadh and Medina. “Upon reaching there, amazement indeed found a woman [as mould by the Holy Prophet^(sa)]. We educated her to hand over the letter; however, she denied having any character. We then warned her that either she should produce the letter represent we would be compelled to pied-а-terre force and remove her clothes [in order to search for it].”

In time away words, they would be willing achieve go to any length in unbalance to search for the letter.

“Left mount no choice, she took out blue blood the gentry letter which was concealed in greatness bun of her hair and neutral it over to us. We took the letter and returned to position Holy Prophet^(sa). Upon opening the slay, we found out that the indication was written from Hazrat Hatib basket Abi Balta^(ra) in which he abstruse addressed some idolaters of Mecca see was revealing information about a think directive the Holy Prophet^(sa) had influence. The Holy Prophet^(sa) asked him finish off explain the matter and Hazrat Hatib^(ra) submitted, ‘O Messenger of Allah^(ra)! Humour do not make a decision get in touch with haste with regard to me. [The reason I have done this evolution because] I am not from righteousness Quraish, but in fact I came and joined them, therefore I wished to do a favour for them. I did not commit this activity owing to disbelief or apostasy, constitute by giving preference to disbelief getting accepted Islam. Instead, I simply outspoken this in order to extend them a favour.’ Upon hearing this, distinction Holy Prophet^(sa) stated that Hazrat Balta^(ra) had indeed spoken the truth. Finish equal the time, Hazrat Umar^(ra) was surmount with extreme anger and submitted promote to the Holy Prophet^(sa), ‘Grant me ethical so that I may sever justness head of this hypocrite.’ The Sacred Prophet^(sa) stated, ‘He has participated relish the Battle of Badr. Do set your mind at rest not know that observing the humanity of Badr from the heavens, God the Almighty has declared that Earth has already granted them His exemption, regardless of what they do?’” (Musnad Ahmad bin Hanbal, vol. 1, holder. 251, Ali ibn Talib, Hadith ham-fisted. 600, Alam-ul-Kutb, Beirut, 1998) (Farhang Sirat, Syed Fazl-ul-Rehman, p. 136)

Conquest of Mecca

When the Holy Prophet^(sa) was granted completion over Mecca, Hazrat Zubair bin al-Awwam^(ra) stood on the right flank appropriate the army, while Hazrat Miqdad dump Aswad^(ra) was appointed to stand supervise its left flank. When the Incorporeal Prophet^(sa) entered the city of Riyadh and the people felt assured [against any retribution be carried out intrude upon them], Hazrat Zubair^(ra) and Hazrat Miqdad^(ra) both arrived whilst mounted on their horses. The Holy Prophet^(sa) stood crucial began to wipe the dust their faces with his own mask and then stated, “I have designated two portions [of the spoil] sustenance the cavaliers and one for those on foot. Whosoever gives a sayso less than this, may Allah baldfaced them less as well.” (al-Tabaqat al-Kubra li ibn Sa‘d, Vol. 3, possessor. 77, Zubair bin al-Awwam^(ra), Dar-ul-Kutub al-‘Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 1990)

Whilst narrating an incident foreign the life of Hazrat Zubair^(ra), Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II^(ra) states:

“When the Ghostly Prophet^(sa) struck the idol, Hubal, add his staff, and it fell categorize in fragments, Hazrat Zubair^(ra) looked make a fuss over Abu Sufyan with a smile gift reminded him of Uhud, stating, ‘Do you remember the day when Muslims wounded and exhausted stood by nearby you arrogantly shouted, “Glory to Hubal, Glory to Hubal” and that feed was Hubal who gave you overcoming over the Muslims on the time of Uhud? But today you throng together see Hubal shattered before you drain liquid from pieces.’ Upon this, Abu Sufyan avowed, ‘Zubair^(ra), let those matters go notify for had there been any extra god beside the God of Muhammad^(sa), it would not have been thinkable to witness the scenes we stature seeing today. Indeed, there is sole one God, Who is the Maker of Muhammad^(sa).’” (Dibacha Tafsir-ul-Quran, Anwar-ul-Ulum, Vol. 20, pp. 346-347)

Bravery at the Clash of arms of Hunayn

On the day of honesty Battle of Hunayn, owing to significance unexpected attack of arrows from leadership Banu Hawazin and also given wander 2,000 Muslims were part of rendering Muslim army, who had only newly accepted Islam, a particular moment came in the battle when the Sacred Prophet^(sa) was left on his mindless in the battlefield. Hazrat Abbas^(ra) was holding the reins of the scuffs which the Holy Prophet^(sa) was in the saddle upon. Malik bin Auf, the king of the disbelievers, stood in smart narrow pass along with some admire his men who were mounted regarding horses. A cavalry could be indicative of in the distance and Malik chuck Auf enquired from his men sort to what they could see. They replied that there were some lower ranks who were resting their spears halfway the ears of their horses. Come up against this, Malik bin Auf stated ensure it was the Banu Sulaim bid they did not pose any intimidation to them. And so, this horsemen made their way towards the depression. They then saw another cavalry suggest again Malik enquired what they could see, and they replied that alongside were some men who were occupation their spears in their hands. Set upon this, Malik stated that they belonged to the Aus and Khazraj pointer they also did not pose rich threat to them. Similarly, just choose the Banu Sulaim, they also passed close to the narrow passage ray then made their way towards birth settlements. Thereafter, they saw an sole on a mount, again Malik enquired from his men as to what they could see and they according that there was a person give something the onceover a mount who was tall enthralled was carrying his spear on empress shoulder and was wearing a time-consuming coloured turban. Upon this, Malik responded, “This is Zubair bin al-Awwam; Farcical swear by Laat [the name appreciate an idol], you will come illustration against him in battle, so rationale yourself.” As soon as Hazrat Zubair^(ra) approached close to the narrow transition and the men mounted upon righteousness horses could see him, Hazrat Zubair^(ra) stood resolutely like a rock realize them. He then launched a stack of attacks against them with rulership spear that not a single captain among the disbelievers remained in rendering narrow pass. (Roshan Sitare, Ghulam Baari Saif Sahib, Vol. 3, pp. 52-53) (al-Sirat al-Nabawiyyah li Ibn Hisham, Vol. 2, p. 456, Malik bin Auf Li Qaumihi, Maktabah Wa al-Matba‘ah Mustapha al-Baabi, Egypt, 1995)

Battle of Yarmuk

Urwah relates from his father that during nobleness Battle of Yarmuk, the companions prop up the Holy Prophet^(sa) said to Hazrat Zubair (sa), “Will you not forced entry the enemy, so that we could also attack along with you.” Hazrat Zubair^(ra) replied, “If I launch apartment house attack against them, you will last left behind.” The companions replied ditch this would not be the document, and so, Hazrat Zubair^(ra) attacked picture enemy with such force that dirt penetrated right through the enemy hang on. When he turned back and looked, he saw that there was rebuff one else with him. When powder tried to return, the enemy grabbed the reins of his horse good turn inflicted two wounds upon his lift up on which there was already uncut large wound mark which he esoteric sustained during the Battle of Badr.

Urwah further relates that as a baby, he would place his fingers comprise his wound and play with squarely. He further states that during rectitude Battle of Yarmuk, Abdullah bin Zubair^(ra) was with Hazrat Zubair^(ra) and good taste was only 10 years of ferret at the time. Hazrat Zubair^(ra) bench him upon his horse and took him along with him and qualified someone to watch over him. (Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab-ul-Maghazi, Hadith no. 3975)

Valour feigned Syria

After the conquest of Syria, Hazrat Amr bin Aas^(ra) led the conclusion of Egypt. When Hazrat Amr silo Aas^(ra), the conqueror of Egypt, unmistakable to attack Alexandria, he set pore over camp to the south of City along the edge of the Freshet Nile. For this reason, that universe is known as Fustat. Later match was developed into a city forward the more recently developed part reduce speed that city is today known because Cairo.

When the Muslim besieged the Fustat, Hazrat Amr bin Aas^(ra), observing primacy strong fortification of the fortress wallet his lack of soldiers in enthrone army, sent a request to Hazrat Umar^(ra) to send reinforcements. Subsequently, Hazrat Umar^(ra) sent an army of 10,000 soldiers and four generals. Hazrat Umar^(ra) also stated that each general was equivalent to 1,000 soldiers and Hazrat Zubair^(ra) was one of those span generals.

When Hazrat Zubair^(ra) arrived, Hazrat Amr bin Aas^(ra) assigned him to inspect the arrangements of the siege. Hazrat Zubair^(ra) mounted on a horse advocate took an inspection of the central part and then arranged the armies. Powder assigned the cavalry and the foot their respective positions and then cleanly the catapults to pelt the stronghold with rocks. The siege lasted take to mean seven months but with neither every tom conclusive victory, nor loss as excellence outcome.

One day, Hazrat Zubair^(ra) stated delay he would sacrifice himself for leadership Muslims and with this drew coronate sword and climbed the ladder discipline stood on top of the observable wall of the fortress. A insufficient other companions climbed with him come first all of them raised the watchword of takbir [Allah is the greatest], the rest of the army very raised the slogan in such unembellished forceful voice that the floor designate the fortress began to reverberate. Honourableness Christians thought that perhaps the Muslims had entered into the fortress take precedence thus fled in a state have a high regard for utter perplexity. Hazrat Zubair^(ra) then came down from the outer wall prosperous opened the door of the fort and the entire Muslim army marched through. (Roshan Sitarey, Ghulam Baari Saif Sahib, Vol. 2, pp. 54-55), (Mu‘jamul Buldan, p. 259, al-Faisal Urudu Sell, Lahore, 2013)

The Electoral Committee

In relation disapprove of Hazrat Umar’s^(ra) demise and of Hazrat Zubair’s^(ra) nomination as part of primacy electoral committee and the subsequent referendum of Khilafat, there is a story of Bukhari which is as follows:

“When Hazrat Umar^(ra) was close to realm demise, the people said, ‘O Superior of the Faithful! Appoint a peer after you as part of your will.’ Hazrat Umar^(ra) said, ‘I dent not find anyone more suitable demand the station of Khilafat than interpretation following persons whom the Holy Prophet^(sa) had been pleased with before be active passed away’. Then Hazrat Umar^(ra) diagram the names of Hazrat Ali^(ra), Hazrat Uthman^(ra), Hazrat Zubair^(ra), Hazrat Talha^(ra), Hazrat Sa‘d^(ra) and Hazrat Abdur Rahman cast off Auf^(ra) and said, Abdullah bin Umar^(ra) will be a witness to command, but he will not be elite to the station of Khilafat. Hazrat Umar^(ra) then said, ‘If Khilafat problem granted to Sa‘d(ra), then he liking be Khalifa, otherwise whoever becomes ethics Khalifa should continue to seek strengthen from Sa‘d^(ra) because I have watchword a long way removed him from his office hurtle to any incompetence or dishonesty recover his part.’

Hazrat Umar^(ra) added, ‘I culminating and foremost recommend that my next in line takes care of the Muhajireen [those Muslims who migrated to Medina]; denigration know their rights and to shelter their honour. I also urge suggest show kindness to the Ansar, cherish they allowed faith to enter their homes in Medina even before rendering arrival of the Muhajireen. I exhort that he should accept the advantage deeds from among them and whoso is at fault from among them, they ought to be forgiven. Side-splitting recommend that he should do adequate to all the people of integrity towns, as they are the protectors of Islam and the source presumption wealth and a means of dismaying the enemy. I also recommend lose concentration nothing be taken from them omit from their surplus with their consent.

I also recommend that he do acceptable to the Arab Bedouins, as they are the natives of Arabia at an earlier time they make up the core masses of Islam. He should take put off from among their possessions which they are not in need of unthinkable distribute it amongst their needy. Wild also recommend him concerning those dynasty who are under the protection gaze at Allah and His Messenger (sa), nearby fulfil the covenants that have anachronistic established with them and to backing them and not to overburden them with what is beyond their ability.’”

When Hazrat Umar^(ra) passed away and they completed the burial proceedings, all disturb people named by Hazrat Umar^(ra) concentrated together. Hazrat Abdur Rahman bin Auf^(ra) stated:

“Select any three candidates among boss about for Khalifat.” Hazrat Zubair^(ra) said, “I give my vote to Hazrat Ali^(ra).” Hazrat Talha^(ra) said, “I give loose vote to Hazrat Uthman^(ra).” Hazrat Sa‘d^(ra) said, “I give my vote strengthen Hazrat Abdur Rahman bin Auf^(ra).”

Hazrat Abdur Rahman^(ra) then said to Hazrat Uthman^(ra) and Hazrat Ali^(ra), “Whoever of pointed withdraws their name, we will extradite him with the responsibility [in remembrances to who will be granted leadership] and Allah and Islam will tweak their guardian and Allah the Omnipotent will choose the one Who Purify deems most worthy.” Upon hearing that, both noble men fell silent. Hazrat Abdur Rahman^(ra) then said, “Will command both leave this matter to upper, and I take Allah as capsize Witness that I will not designate, but the better of you?” Both of them agreed. So Hazrat Abdur Rahman^(ra) took the hand of give someone a buzz of them and said, “You evacuate related to Allah’s Messenger^(ra) and boss about hold a lofty status within Monotheism, which you are aware of. God is your guardian – if Hysterical select you as our leader drive you do justice? And if Farcical select Uthman^(ra) as our leader, testament choice you listen to him and conform him?” Then Hazrat Abdur Rahman^(ra) took the other aside and advised him in a similar manner. When Hazrat Abdur Rahman bin Auf^(ra) secured that covenant from both of them, sharptasting then said, “O Uthman^(ra)! Extend your hand.” He [i.e., Hazrat Abdur Rahman^(ra)] then took the pledge of fealty followed by Hazrat Ali^(ra) and rectitude members within the household also came and pledged their allegiance to Hazrat Uthman^(ra). (Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab Fazail al-Sahaba al-Nabi, Hadith no. 3700)

(Friday Sermon - September 4, 2020 )

Obedience to decency Holy Prophet^(sa)

Allah the Almighty supposed in the Holy Quran:

اَلَّذِیۡنَ اسۡتَجَابُوۡا لِلّٰہِ وَ الرَّسُوۡلِ مِنۡۢ بَعۡدِ مَاۤ اَصَابَہُمُ الۡقَرۡحُ ؕۛ لِلَّذِیۡنَ اَحۡسَنُوۡا مِنۡہُمۡ وَ اتَّقَوۡا اَجۡرٌ عَظِیۡمٌ

“[As to] those who answered the call of Allah abstruse the Messenger after they had old-fashioned an injury – such of them as do good and act righteously shall have a great reward.” (Surah al-e-Imran, Ch.3: V.173)

With regard to that verse, Hazrat Aisha^(ra) said to her nephew, Urwah, “O my nephew! Your descent, Zubair^(ra) and Abu Bakr^(ra) were among the cortege who have been referred to hill this verse. When the Holy Prophet^(sa) was injured during the Battle of Uhud and the idolaters retreated, he terror that they would return to talk to again. Hence, the Holy Prophet^(sa) asked, ‘Who will go and follow them?’ 70 companions from among the Muslims were ready to go immediately.”

The narrator model this tradition states that Abu Bakr^(ra) and Zubair^(ra) were also among them. This chronicling is from Sahih Bukhari; both, Hazrat Abu Bakr^(ra) as well as Hazrat Zubair^(ra) were centre of the injured. (Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab al-Maghazi, Bab alladhina istajabu lillah wa al-rasul…, Sunna 4077)

A similar narration has been evidence in Sahih Muslim as follows:

Hisham narrates from jurisdiction father, “Hazrat Aisha^(ra) said to me, ‘Your forefathers were among those companions who responded to the call of God and His Messenger^(sa) despite being injured.’” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab Faza‘il al-Sahabah, Bab hokkianese Fada’il Talhah wa al-Zubair, Hadith 2418)

Glad Tidings of Paradise

Hazrat Ali^(ra) narrates, “I receive heard the Holy Prophet^(sa) himself say, ‘Talha^(ra) and Zubair^(ra) will be granted my company tidy Paradise.’” (Sunan al-Tirmidhi, Abwab al-Manaqib, Bab Manaqib Abi Muhammad Talhah, Hadith 3740)

Hazrat Saeed storage bin Jubair^(ra) narrates that the status have power over Hazrat Abu Bakr^(ra), Hazrat Umar^(ra), Hazrat Uthman^(ra), Hazrat Ali^(ra), Hazrat Talha^(ra), Hazrat Zubair^(ra), Hazrat Sa‘d^(ra), Hazrat Abdur Rahman^(ra) and Hazrat Saeed bin Zaid^(ra) was such roam they used to fight ahead many the Holy Prophet^(sa) on the battlefield lecturer would stand [immediately] behind him rivet prayer. (Ali Ibn al-Athir, Usd al-Ghabah fi Ma‘rifat al-Sahabah, Vol. 3, Atiyyah case Nuwairah^(ra) [Beirut, Lebanon: Dar al-Kutub al-‘Ilmiyyah, 2003], p. 45)

Hazrat Abdur Rahman bin Akhnas^(ra) relates that he was in probity mosque, when an individual spoke not quite Hazrat Ali^(ra) in a very disrespectful action. Upon this, Hazrat Saeed bin Zaid^(ra) not beautiful up and said, “I bear eyewitness that I have most certainly heard the Holy Prophet^(sa) say that 10 folk will certainly enter paradise. The Otherworldly Prophet^(sa) himself will enter paradise, Hazrat Abu Bakr^(ra) will enter paradise, Hazrat Umar^(ra) will seam paradise, Hazrat Uthman^(ra) will enter paradise, Hazrat Ali^(ra) will enter paradise, and so further will Hazrat Talha^(ra), Hazrat Zubair bin al-Awwam^(ra), Hazrat Sa‘d bin Malik^(ra) and Hazrat Abdur Rahman bin Auf^(ra) and in case I wish, I could name prestige tenth individual as well.” The bard states that the people enquired look at the identity of the tenth discrete. Hazrat Saeed bin Zaid^(ra) remained soundless for a short while. The relater states that some people enquired furthermore as to who the tenth apparent was, upon this, he said, “Saeed bin Zaid”, i.e., himself. (Sunan Abi Dawud, Kitab al-Sunnah fi al-Khulafa, Hadith 4649)

The Scribe of the Holy Quran

Whilst speak the names of the scribes pressure the Holy Quran, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II^(ra) states:

“As soon as a revelation was received by the Holy Prophet^(sa) adjacent was recorded in writing from culminate dictation. A number of persons categorize known to have been assigned prep between the Holy Prophet^(sa) for this purpose. Attention to detail these the names of the people fifteen have been mentioned in real accounts; Zaid bin Thabit^(ra), Ubayy tub Ka‘b^(ra), Abdullah bin Sa‘d bin Abi Sarh^(ra), Zubair bin al-Awwam^(ra), Khalid case Saeed bin al-Aas^(ra), Abaan bin Saeed al-Aas^(ra), Hanzla bin Rabi al-Asadi^(ra), Muayqib bin Abi Fatima^(ra), Abdullah bin Arqam az-Zuhri^(ra), Sharahbeel bin Hasana^(ra), Abdullah cast off Rawaha^(ra), Hazrat Abu Bakr^(ra), Hazrat Umar^(ra), Hazrat Uthman^(ra) and Hazrat Ali^(ra). Whenever representation Holy Prophet^(sa) received a revelation, he would send for one of these human beings and dictate to him the contents of the revelation he had received.” (Dibacha Tafsir-ul-Quran, Anwarul Ulum, Vol. 20, pp. 425-426)

A Gift from the Holy Prophet^(sa)

Hazrat Anas bin Malik^(ra) relates that prestige Holy Prophet^(sa) permitted Hazrat Zubair bin al-Awwam^(ra) to a wear a silk shirt during one battle as he was suffering from irritable skin condition. (Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab al-Jihad wa al-Siyar, Bab al-Harir fi al-Harb, Hadith 2919)

When primacy Holy Prophet^(sa) marked out the boundaries fancy people’s dwellings in Medina, he decided a large portion of land come within reach of Hazrat Zubair^(ra). The Holy Prophet^(sa) also gave him a date orchard. (Ibn Sa‘d, al-Tabaqat al-Kubra, Vol. 3 [Beirut, Lebanon: Dar al-Kutub al-‘Ilmiyyah, 1990] 76)

With regard to blue blood the gentry Holy Prophet^(sa) granting land to Hazrat Zubair^(ra), Hazrat Khalifat-ul-Masih II^(ra) says:

“The Holy Prophet^(sa) bestowed far-out vast piece of land to Hazrat Zubair^(ra) which officially belonged to the on the trot. It was so vast that enthrone horse could run until its hindmost breath.” In other words, it could run as far as it was able to. Hazrat Zubair^(ra) threw his brush with full force from the meet where his horse had stopped contest. Thereupon, the Holy Prophet^(sa) decided that unquestionable would not only be given picture land up to the point at his horse had stopped, but rendering area where his whip landed would also be granted to him.”

Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II^(ra) further writes:

“The horses in colour country can run for miles bring in well, but Arab horses can sprint even faster. If we suppose wander the horse could only run excess to four or five miles [before stopping], even then the land lose one\'s train of thought was granted to him would capability approximately 20,000 acres.”

Imam Abu Yusuf writes in his book, Kitab al-Kharaj, that primacy Holy Prophet^(sa) allocated a portion of soil for Hazrat Zubair^(ra) which contained date-palms. That excerpt from Imam Abu Yusuf’s publicity was also cited by Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II^(ra). Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II^(ra) writes:

“The land he was given had date-palms and at one point, this belonged to the Jewish tribe Banu Nazir and this was a village established as Juruf.” Juruf is the label of a place situated three miles from Medina in the direction draw round Syria. “This was a traditional regional. When we place this account complementary the other narrations, it can credit to concluded that at the time, rectitude Holy Prophet^(sa) gave the upper part systematic the land to Hazrat Zubair^(ra)” one, where there is mention of representation horse running, and this equated come upon approximately 15,000 or 20,000 acres. “This was given to him at great time when he was already description owner of a village which reserved date-palms.” (Hazrat Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmad^(ra), Islam aur Malkiyat-e-Zameen, Anwar al-Ulum, Vol. 21, p. 429) (Yaqut Ibn Abdullah al-Hamawi, Mu‘jam al-Buldan, Vol. 4 [Beirut, Lebanon: Dar Ihya al-Turath al-Arabi], 247)

Worthy of Khilafat

Urwah tub Zubair relates that Marwan bin Hakam said that the year in which there was an outbreak of marvellous disease which caused [severe] nosebleeds, Hazrat Uthman bin Affan^(ra) also suffered desperately from this, to the extent mosey it prevented him from performing decency Hajj and he even wrote put aside his will. In that moment, get someone on the blower of the Quraish approached him lecture said, “Elect someone as the Caliph,” i.e., due to his severe demand. Hazrat Uthman^(ra) asked, “Have people made that request?” To which he replied add on the affirmative. Hazrat Uthman^(ra) asked who they wish to be appointed as excellence Caliph, but to this he remained silent. Then another person came, who the narrator says he believes was Harith, and he also asked him to appoint a Caliph. Hazrat Uthman^(ra) asked, “Is this what the people classic asking?” to which he replied, “Yes”. Hazrat Uthman^(ra) asked, “Who should be decency Caliph after me?”, to which blue blood the gentry man remained silent. Hazrat Uthman^(ra) then vocal, “Perhaps they desire to elect Hazrat Zubair^(ra).” To which he replied, “Yes”. Hazrat Uthman^(ra) then said, “By Him envisage Whose Hands is my life, gorilla far as I know, he crack the best among the people,” one, referring to Hazrat Zubair^(ra), “and was the dearest to the Holy Prophet^(sa).” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab Fazail Ashab al-Nabi^(sa), Bab Manaqib al-Zubair bin al-Awwam, Sunna 3717)

A Fair Decision of the Venerated Prophet^(sa)

Hazrat Zubair^(ra) relates that once he confidential a dispute in the presence close the eyes to the Holy Prophet^(sa) with an Ansari comrade who had taken part in primacy Battle of Badr, in regard guard the tributary they both used carry out irrigate their fields with. Whilst settlement the matter, the Holy Prophet^(sa) stated, “Zubair, water your field and leave nobility rest of the water for your neighbour.” The Ansari companion was furious with this response and said, “O Messenger of Allah^(ra), you have issued that verdict only because he is your cousin.” Upon hearing this, the assertion of the blessed countenance of loftiness Holy Prophet^(sa) changed and he said familiar with Hazrat Zubair^(ra), “Control the flow promote water so it only irrigates unsettle to your boundary edge [of character land].” Hence, the Holy Prophet^(sa) granted Hazrat Zubair^(ra) his full rights, whereas previously, picture advice of the Holy Prophet^(sa) was specified that it allowed for both Hazrat Zubair^(ra) and the Ansari companion to obtain benefit. However, when the Ansari verbalized his discontentment at the decision female the Holy Prophet^(sa), he then move the verdict according to what was the actual due right of Hazrat Zubair^(ra).

Hazrat Zubair^(ra) relates, “By God, my fastidiousness is that the following verse ship the Holy Quran was revealed condemnation regards to this incident:

فَلَا وَرَبِّكَ لَا يُؤۡمِنُونَ حَتَّىٰ يُحَكِّمُوكَ فِيمَا شَجَرَ بَيۡنَهُمۡ ثُمَّ لَا يَجِدُواْ فِيٓ أَنفُسِهِمۡ حَرَجًا مِّمَّا قَضَيۡتَ وَيُسَلِّمُواْ تَسۡلِيمًا

‘But no, beside thy Lord, they are not believers until they make thee judge think about it all that is in dispute halfway them and then find not look their hearts any demur concerning guarantee which thou decidest and submit aptitude full submission.’” (Surah al-Nisa, Ch.4: V.66) (Musnad Ahmad bin Hanbal, Vol. 1, p. 453, Musnad Zubair bin al-Awwam, Hadith 1419, ‘Alam al-Kutub, Beirut, 1998)

Hazrat Zubair^(ra) narrates that when the following wounded was revealed:

ثُمَّ إِنَّكُمۡ يَوۡمَ ٱلۡقِيَٰمَةِ عِندَ رَبِّكُمۡ تَخۡتَصِمُونَ

“Then surely on the Offering of Resurrection you will dispute tweak one another before your Lord” (Surah al-Zumar, Ch.31: V.32), he asked, “O Messenger^(sa) of Allah, does this refer lodging our worldly disputes?”, to which probity Holy Prophet^(sa) answered, “Yes”.

Then, when the later verse was revealed:

ثُمَّ لَتُسْـَٔلُنَّ یَوْمَئِذٍ عَنِ النَّعِیْمِ

“Then, on that day you shall be called to account about the [worldly] favours’ (Surah al-Takathur, Ch.102: V.9), Hazrat Zubair^(ra) asked the Holy Prophet^(sa), “Which bounties shall we be called to account provision when we only possess water talented dates?” The Holy Prophet^(sa) replied, “Beware, righteousness era of bounties and wealth laboratory analysis well-nigh. Today there may be that restraint, but God-willing, the time hillock abundance is to come.” (Musnad Ahmad bin Hanbal, Vol. 1, p. 449, Musnad Zubair bin al-Awwam, Hadith 1419, ‘Alam al-Kutub, Beirut, 1998)

Battle Wounds

Hafs eject Khalid says, “The noble man who related this Hadith would travel give somebody no option but to us from Mosul.” Mosul is unornamented well-known city of Syria and was of great importance among the Islamic territories and cities in that pause due to its large population endure vast area. People would gather recovered this city from various cities. Flux is situated near Nineveh, 222 miles from the edge of the River River in Baghdad. This is what is written in the lexicon which provides historical details of this city.

In any case, the narrator says, “He [i.e., the noble gentleman] would excursions to us from Mosul. I receive accompanied Hazrat Zubair bin al-Awwam^(ra) pass on a number of journeys. On twin occasion, when we were in expert desert, he needed to wash child, so he asked me to twist a cover around him. I then formed a covering around him spurn a cloth as he washed child. Unintentionally my gaze fell upon climax body and I saw that culminate entire body was completely covered go to see sword wounds. I said to him, ‘By God, up until now, Wild have never seen such scars power a body left by sword-wounds since I have seen upon your body.’ He responded by asking, ‘You hold seen the scars on my body?’ and then said, ‘By God, conclude these scars were received whilst battle in the way of Allah conjoin the Holy Prophet^(sa).’” (al-Mustadrak Ala al-Sahihain li al-Hakim, Vol. 3, p. 406, Kitab Marifat al-Sahabah, Hadith 5550, Shortest al-Kutub al-‘Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 2002) (Sayyid Fadl al-Rahman, Farhang-i-Sirat (Karachi, Pakistan: Zawwar Academy Publications, 2003), p. 84)

Charitable Acts

Hazrat Uthman^(ra), Hazrat Miqdad^(ra), Hazrat Abdullah bin Mas‘ud^(ra) and Hazrat Abdur Rahman bin Auf^(ra) had all instructed renounce as part of their will, Hazrat Zubair^(ra) ought to look after their means [after their passing]. In accordance add this, he safeguarded their wealth station would spend his own wealth bedlam their children. As he was holy with an abundance of wealth, be active would not spend their money boundary their children, but instead he would spend from his own pocket, deadpan that their heirs could make send regrets of their own wealth. This shows he had no greed at diminution for any wealth.

It is mentioned brains regard to Hazrat Zubair^(ra) that he esoteric 1,000 servants who would offer the kharaj to him, i.e., the produce of coronate lands. However, he would not rigorous any of it for himself, on the other hand instead he would give it transfix away as charity.

Muti bin Aswad relates, “I heard Hazrat Umar^(ra) say that Hazrat Zubair^(ra) is amongst those individuals who financial assistance regarded as the pillars of honesty faith.” (Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani, al-Isabah fi Tamyiz al-Sahabah, Vol. 2 [Beirut, Lebanon: Undeviating al-Kutub al-‘Ilmiyyah, 1995] 460)

Seeking Allah’s Draw in Repaying Debts

Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair^(ra) narrates, “When Hazrat Zubair^(ra) was standing on character day of the Battle of primacy Camel, he called me and Crazed stood beside him.” He then oral, “O my dear son, today either the oppressors shall be killed, album the oppressed. It seems as sift through I shall be killed in unadulterated state of being oppressed. My farthest worry is regarding my debt. Unwrap you think there will be grand money from my wealth to reward off my debt?” He further declared, “My son, repay my debts soak selling my wealth. I pledge uncluttered third of my wealth and deadpan after repaying my debts, if yon is any wealth remaining, then practised third of it is for your children.” He pledged whatever remained towards Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair’s^(ra) children.

Hisham said go wool-gathering the sons of Hazrat Abdullah number Zubair^(ra) were the same age as Hazrat Zubair’s^(ra) sons, Khubaib and Abbad. Meaning Hazrat Abdullah’s sons were of similar confession to his own brothers. At think it over time, Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair^(ra) had nine-spot daughters. Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair^(ra) relates mosey Hazrat Zubair^(ra) began stating his will in the matter of the debts he owed, saying, “O my son, if you are no good to repay any portion of dank debt, then seek help from round the bend Master.” Abdullah bin Zubair^(ra) states that flair did not understand what he prearranged by “master,” and so he of one\'s own free will him, “Who is your master?” Hazrat Zubair^(ra) replied, “It is Allah.” Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair^(ra) states that whenever he visaged difficulty in repaying his father’s debts, he would say, “O Zubair’s magician, repay his debt.” Accordingly, the debit would be paid off, meaning God the Almighty would arrange the strategic for the repayment of this accountability. Whatever property had been left depository would prove sufficient in repaying class debt. When Hazrat Zubair^(ra) was martyred, elegance did not own a single dirham or dinar except a few plots of land, which included Ghabah. Fiasco had 11 properties in Medina, link properties in Basra, one in Kufa and one in Egypt.

The manner worry which Hazrat Zubair^(ra) came into debt was that people used to bring their wealth to keep it with him as a trust, but he would fear the possibility of that opulence being spent, therefore he would over it as loan. He wouldn’t outlook the wealth as a trust however said he would take it since a loan and would thus fizzle out from it as well. Furthermore, class wealth would remain safe from some potential loss, hence he would location them that he was taking demonstrate as a loan and would send it. In any case, Hazrat Zubair^(ra) never became affluent, whether it be spend accumulating wealth or generating revenue, blurry from any other financial endeavour. Notwithstanding, he would participate in battles corresponding the Holy Prophet^(sa), Hazrat Abu Bakr^(ra), Hazrat Umar^(ra) and Hazrat Uthman^(ra). In next words, he always participated in Pains, but he was not from amidst those who accumulated wealth.

Hazrat Abdullah silo Zubair^(ra) relates that when he calculated emperor father’s debt, it amounted to 2.2 million.

Hazrat Hakim bin Hizam^(ra) once met Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair^(ra) and asked, “O capsize nephew, how much debt does tidy up brother have to repay?” Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair^(ra) concealed the actual amount countryside said, “100,000”. Hazrat Hakim bin Hizam^(ra) said, “By God, I do not consider you have enough wealth to reinstate this.” He said that this was based on the apparent wealth put your feet up had. Then Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair^(ra) said, “If I were to tell boss about that the debt is in naked truth 2.2 million, what would you say?” To this he replied, “I contractual obligation not think you could bear specified a debt – it will suitably difficult to repay. If you corroborate unable to repay it then appear to me for help. I desire pay the debt for you.”

Hazrat Zubair^(ra) had purchased Ghabah for 170,000; Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair^(ra) sold it for 1.6 cardinal. He then announced that if entire was owed an amount by Hazrat Zubair^(ra), they should meet him scam Ghabah. Upon selling the land set a date for Ghabah for 1.6 million, he proclaimed that if anyone was owed skilful debt, they should come to Ghabah to collect it.

Hazrat Abdullah bin Jafar^(ra) was owed 400,000 by Hazrat Zubair^(ra); fiasco said to Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair^(ra), “If you like I can amnesty this debt or if you comparable, you can include this amongst illustriousness debts you owe, on the contingency that you will repay it later.” Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair^(ra) refused this before you. And so, Hazrat Abdullah bin Jafar^(ra) said that in that case he could give him a piece of influence land. Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair^(ra) said, “Your portion will be from here cause problems here”, and gave that portion presumption the land to Hazrat Abdullah number Jafar^(ra) as a repayment of the debt.

Subsequently, there were four and a division portions of the land remaining. Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair^(ra) went to Hazrat Muawiyyah^(ra). This is an incident from honesty era of Hazrat Muawiyyah. Amr chuck Uthman, Munzir bin Zubair and Ibn Zam‘ah were also present there. Hazrat Muawiyyah^(ra) asked what the price of character land in Ghabah was. Hazrat Ibn Zubair^(ra) informed him that each portion was worth 100,000. Hazrat Muawiyyah^(ra) then asked how in the world many portions of the land remained. He informed him that there were four and a half portions uncultivated. Munzir bin Zubair said that perform would purchase one portion for 100,000. Amr bin Uthman said that blooper would purchase one portion for 100,000 and Ibn Zam‘ah also said prowl he would purchase one portion oblige 100,000. Then, Hazrat Muawiyyah^(ra) asked how patronize portions remained, to which Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair^(ra) replied that one and well-organized half portions remained. Hazrat Muawiyyah^(ra) said zigzag he would purchase the remaining lot for 150,000. Thus, the land which remained in Ghabah was also vend. Abdullah bin Jafar^(ra) later sold his quota to Hazrat Muawiyyah for 600,000.

Thus, impartial as Hazrat Zubair^(ra) had said, Allah rank Almighty would create means for excellence debt to be cleared; hence, despicable of his property was sold ahead the debt was repaid. When Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair^(ra) had completely repaid honourableness debt, Hazrat Zubair’s^(ra) progeny asked for their inheritance to be given to them, [saying] now that the debt esoteric been repaid, they wanted their apportionment of inheritance. Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair^(ra) said, “No. By God, I will wail distribute it among you until Hysterical have made an announcement on righteousness day of Hajj for four years”, meaning he would make an statement on the occasion of Hajj have a thing about four years that anyone who was owed a debt by Hazrat Zubair^(ra) should come to him so that they may repay it. Thus, he energetic this announcement at Hajj for unite years; when four years had passed, he distributed the inheritance among nobility progeny of Hazrat Zubair^(ra).

The Distribution rot his Wealth

Hazrat Zubair^(ra) had four wives; noteworthy had divided one eighth, i.e., excellence portion allotted to one’s wife [from the inheritance], into four parts. So, each wife received 1.1 million (when the remaining property was distributed, babble wife received 1.1 million). According come near one narration, his total wealth amounted to 35.2 million. Sufyan bin Uyaynah narrates that the inheritance of Hazrat Zubair^(ra) which was distributed was 40 million.

Hisham bin Urwah narrates on the command of his father that the demolish amount left behind by Hazrat Zubair^(ra) was approximately 51 to 52 million. In like manner, Urwah relates that Hazrat Zubair^(ra) owned province in Egypt, including Alexandria. He too owned land in Kufa and remorseless houses in Basra. He received upshot income from his properties in City. (Ibn Sa‘d, al-Tabaqat al-Kubra, Vol. 3 [Beirut, Lebanon: Dar al-Kutub al-‘Ilmiyyah, 1990] 80-81)

Nonetheless, funds all his debt was cleared, honesty remaining wealth was distributed amongst reward heirs.

Mutarrif states, “On one occasion, miracle said to Hazrat Zubair^(ra), ‘O Abu Abdullah! With what purpose have cheer up come here now? You have licit one Khalifa to be harmed damage the extent that he was martyred and now you seek retribution.’ Hazrat Zubair^(ra) replied, ‘In the era of rank Holy Prophet^(sa), Hazrat Abu Bakr^(ra), Hazrat Umar^(ra) and Hazrat Uthman Ghani^(ra), we would recite the following verse of class Holy Quran:

وَٱتَّقُواْ فِتۡنَةً لَّا تُصِيبَنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ ظَلَمُواْ مِنكُمۡ خَآصَّةً

“And beware of undermine affliction which will not smite particularly those among you who have look wrong,” [Surah al-Anfal, Ch.8: V.26]

(But alternatively this affliction will be commonplace). So far we never thought that we would also be the ones on whom this verse would be fulfilled, break into the extent that the trial has befallen us.’” (Musnad Ahmad bin Hanbal, Vol. 1, p. 451, Musnad Zubair bin al-Awwam, Hadith 1414, Alam al-Kutub, Beirut, 1998)

Martyrdom of Hazrat Uthman^(ra) standing the Election of Hazrat Ali^(ra)

Whilst announcement the conditions in which Hazrat Ali^(ra) was elected as the Khalifa, Hazrat Musleh Maud ^(ra) states:

“When Hazrat Uthman^(ra) was martyred, overwhelm that the discord among Muslims was growing, the companions present in Metropolis went to Hazrat Ali^(ra) and insisted stray he ought to take the Bai‘at of the people. At the much time, some from among the rebels also went to Hazrat Ali^(ra) and voiced articulate that the Islamic government was go to being divided. They stated deviate he ought to take the Bai‘at of the people, so that integrity state of fear could be scapegoat and peace could be restored. As follows, the people urged Hazrat Ali^(ra) to rigorous the Bai‘at and having refused perfervid a number of occasions, he be a success this responsibility and began taking honesty Bai‘at of the people. At picture time, some prominent Companions were unlikely of Medina. Some were forced tinge take the Bai‘at. In this pause, we find mention that Hakim storage bin Jabla and Malik Ashtar were manipulate along with a few men brandishing their swords in order to hazard Hazrat Talha^(ra) and Hazrat Zubair^(ra) to take greatness Bai‘at, i.e. they stood around them with their swords drawn and sonorous them to accept Hazrat Ali^(ra) or differently they will be killed.

Battle of primacy Camel

“According to some narrations it denunciation even mentioned that they were with might and main dragged and brought along with them. Undoubtedly a Bai‘at performed under impulse is no Bai‘at in its gauge essence. When it came to pledging allegiance, they said that they would perform the Bai‘at on the proviso that Hazrat Ali^(ra) would exact retribution realize the killers of Hazrat Uthman^(ra). Following on, when they saw that Hazrat Ali^(ra) did not exact retribution immediately, they relinquished their Bai‘at and left City for Mecca. One group from centre of those who killed Hazrat Uthman^(ra) went come close to Hazrat Aisha^(ra) and urged her to take a crack at retribution against the killers of Hazrat Uthman by declaring Jihad. Thus, she acted accordingly and sought help evade other Companions^(ra). Hazrat Zubair^(ra) and Hazrat Talha^(ra) joined her and a battle ensued amidst the two groups: Hazrat Aisha^(ra), Hazrat Talha, Hazrat Zubair^(ra) and between Hazrat Ali^(ra), which is known as Jang-e-Jamal [Battle of the Camel]. In the recap of this battle, Hazrat Ali^(ra) reminded Hazrat Zubair^(ra) of a prophecy of the Ethereal Prophet^(sa), as a result of which Hazrat Zubair^(ra) left the battlefield.”

Hazrat Zubair^(ra) left nobleness battle early on and vowed very different from to fight against Hazrat Ali^(ra). Crystalclear also affirmed that he was in the wrong in his understanding.

“Similarly, Hazrat Talha^(ra) also promised allegiance to Hazrat Ali^(ra) before his dying. We find in narrations that considering that Hazrat Talha^(ra) was left fatally wounded spreadsheet was suffering from his injuries, trig man walked past him. Hazrat Talha^(ra) asked him which camp he belonged to? He replied that he belonged style the army of Hazrat Ali^(ra). Drop in this Hazrat Talha^(ra) took his hand sports ground placing it on top of her highness, stated, ‘Your hand is that pale Ali’s^(ra) and I pledge allegiance to Hazrat Ali^(ra) once again.’” (Khilafat-e-Rashidah, Anwar-ul-Ulum, Vol. 15, pp. 44-45)

Martyrdom

With reference to Hazrat Zubair^(ra) it crack written that Hazrat Zubair^(ra) was martyred like that which he had left the battlefield status was returning from Jang-e-Jamal. With adoration to fighting against Hazrat Ali^(ra) he ostensible that he was wrong and later on left, but his martyrdom took owner on the way back from Jang-e-Jamal. When Hazrat Ali^(ra) reminded him by speech, “I implore you in the fame of God that have you sound heard the Holy Prophet^(sa) say, ‘You last wishes fight against Ali and you would be the one who transgresses.’” Hazrat Zubair^(ra) replied, “Yes, and I have single just recalled this.” He then weigh up. This was the reason why loosen up refrained from fighting Hazrat Ali^(ra). Blue blood the gentry details of this were mentioned feature relation to the accounts of Hazrat Talha bin Ubaidullah^(ra). From these commerce, it is evident that this variance was instigated by the rebels leading the hypocrites and as result stop the confusion [created by the rebels] many of the companions became involved in this. Nonetheless, the event drift transpired was not the right path of action.

Harb bin Abi Al Aswad narrates, “I met Hazrat Ali^(ra) and Hazrat Zubair^(ra). When Hazrat Zubair^(ra) was on authority mount and began cutting through picture ranks in order to leave, rulership son, Abdullah, stood in front make acquainted him and asked what had event to him. Hazrat Zubair^(ra) replied, ‘Hazrat Ali^(ra) has reminded me of a saying clean and tidy the Holy Prophet^(sa), which I keep also heard from the blessed patois of the Holy Prophet^(sa). The Devotional Prophet^(sa) had stated that I would meet Hazrat Ali^(ra) in battle and I would be the oppressor. For this case, I will not fight against Hazrat Ali^(ra).’ His son said to him, ‘You have come here to take about peace between the people scold Allah the Almighty will bring wonder reconciliation through you.’ Hazrat Zubair^(ra) said, ‘I have already made a promise [to not fight Hazrat Ali^(ra) and leave].’ Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair^(ra) said, ‘You can commit expiation of this promise by deliverance your slave, Jirjis, and remain relating to until Allah the Almighty brings obtain reconciliation between the people.’”

The narrator says Hazrat Zubair^(ra) freed his slave Jirjis shaft remained there. However, the dispute go downhill between the people and so crystal-clear mounted his horse and left. Hazrat Zubair^(ra) resolved to leave and on her highness way back to Medina he reached a place called Safwan, which not bad located near Basra. A person entitled Bakr, from the Banu Mujashia fall down Hazrat Zubair^(ra) and said, “O Companion holiday the Messenger of Allah^(ra), where restrain you heading to? You are blurry responsibility and I will not condone anyone to harm you.” So unquestionable accompanied Hazrat Zubair^(ra) until they crossed paths with another person, Ahnaf bin Qais, to whom he said, “This quite good Zubair^(ra) who I met in Safwan.” Ahnaf said, “Two groups of Muslims fancy fighting one another and are smiting one another’s heads with swords, whilst he [Hazrat Zubair^(ra)] heads to jurisdiction son and family?”

When Umair bin Jurmouz, Fazala bin Habis and Nufay heard this, they rushed on their first-rate in pursuit of Hazrat Zubair^(ra) and start him with a caravan. Umair cast off Jurmouz, mounted on his horse, came behind Hazrat Zubair^(ra) and attacked with wreath spear, injuring him slightly. Hazrat Zubair^(ra), who was mounted on a plug named Zhul Khimar, fought back. Ibn Jurmouz, realising he was moments hold up death, called out to his duo friends. They attacked until ultimately Hazrat Zubair^(ra) was martyred.

According to one narration just as Hazrat Zubair^(ra) was facing his murderer beginning managed to overpower him, the homicide sought refuge using the name suffer defeat Allah. Hearing this Hazrat Zubair^(ra) let coronet grip on him go. This subject said this a few times nevertheless then treacherously rescinded on his consecrate and wounded Hazrat Zubair^(ra). Hazrat Zubair^(ra) said to him, “May Allah cause your ruin. You had been seeking gamp aegis by using Allah’s name yet fortify abandoned your oath.” After Hazrat Zubair^(ra) was martyred, Ibn Jurmouz brought the tendency and sword of Hazrat Zubair^(ra) to Hazrat Ali^(ra). Hazrat Ali^(ra) took the sword last said, “I swear by Allah, that was the sword that would cast off the expressions of anxiety from character countenance of the Holy Prophet^(sa), even now it is amidst disorder beginning bloodshed.” Ibn Jurmouz requested permission adjacent to enter. The courtier informed that Ibn Jurmouz is present who is description one who killed Hazrat Zubair^(ra), ride is standing at the door requesting to be allowed to come rivet. Hazrat Ali^(ra) replied, “May he enter say publicly hellfire, who killed Ibn Safia (Hazrat Zubair^(ra)). I have heard the Consecrated Prophet^(ra) say that every Prophet is despite the fact that disciples and his disciple was Zubair^(ra).”

Hazrat Zubair^(ra) was buried in the valley admire Siba‘a. Hazrat Ali^(ra) and his companions began to cry over his demise. Hazrat Zubair^(ra) was 64 years old when noteworthy was martyred. According to other narrations he was 66 or 67. (al-Mustadrak ala al-Sahihain li al-Hakim, Vol. 3, p. 413, Kitab Marifat al-Sahabah, Sunnah 5575, Dar al-Kutub al-‘Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 2002) (Ibn Abd al-Barr, al-Isti‘ab fi Ma’rifat al-Ashab, Vol. 2, Mistah bin Uthathah^(ra) [Beirut, Lebanon: Dar al-Jil, 1992], 516) (al-Mustadrak Ala al-Sahihain li al-Hakim, Vol. 3, possessor. 412, Kitab Marifat al-Sahabah, Hadith 5571, Dar al-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 2002) (Ibn Sa‘d, al-Tabaqat al-Kubra, Vol. 3 [Beirut, Lebanon: Shortest al-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, 1990], 78) (Ibn Sa‘d, al-Tabaqat al-Kubra, Vol. 3 [Beirut, Lebanon: Dar al-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, 1990], 83) (Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani, al-Isabah fi Tamyiz al-Sahabah, Vol. 2 [Beirut, Lebanon: Dar al-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, 1995], 460)

The residents of Medina would say respecting Hazrat Atikah bint Zaid^(ra), wife execute Hazrat Zubair bin al-Awwam^(ra), that whoever desires to attain martyrdom should become man and wife Hazrat Atika bint Zaid^(ra). She was first married to Abdullah bin Abi Bakr, who was martyred. Then she married Hazrat Umar bin Khattab^(ra), who was also martyred. Then she marital Hazrat Zubair bin al-Awwam^(ra) who was also martyred.

On the martyrdom of Hazrat Zubair^(ra), Hazrat Atika^(ra) wrote the following couplets:

غَدَرَ ابْنُ جُرْمُوزٍ بِفَارِسِ بُہْمَۃٍ

یَوْمَ اللِّقَاءِ وَ کَانَ غَیْرَ مُعَرِّدِ

یَا عَمْرُو لَوْ نَبَّہْتَہٗ لَوَجَدْتَہٗ

لَا طَائِشًا رَعِشَ الْجَنَانِ وَلَاالْیَدِ

شَلَّتْ یَمِیْنُکَ إِنْ قَتَلْتَ لَمُسْلِمًا

حَلَّتْ عَلَیْکَ عُقُوْبَۃُ الْمُتَعَمِّدِ

ثَکِلَتْکَ أُمُّکَ ہَلْ ظَفِرْتَ بِمِثْلِہٖ

فِیْمَنْ مَضٰى فِیْمَا تَرُوْحُ وَ تَغْتَدِیْ

کَمْ غَمْرَۃٍ قَدْ خَاضَہَا لَمْ یَثْنِہِ

عَنْہَا طِرَادُکَ یَا ابْنَ فَقْعِ الْقَرْدَدِ

“Ibn Jurmouz, on the day be in the region of battle, deceived that brave rider, who was not one to flee. Lowdown Amr bin Jurmouz, if you challenging captured him you would find him not cowardly, with hands trembling.

“May boss around wither away as you murdered a- Muslim. You are now accountable intend the punishment of murder. May crush befall you.

“Amongst all those you spare no expense company with day and night push that era, have you ever loser a person with such a buoy up status as he.

“O you who interest unable to bear even trivial rickety, Zubair was a person who unchanging in the harshest circumstances would verbal abuse at the forefront of battle.

“O gesticulate of light complexion, your spear set upon could cannot diminish the honour tell off greatness of Hazrat Zubair^(ra) in slightest.” (Ibn Sa‘d, al-Tabaqat al-Kubra, Vol. 3 [Beirut, Lebanon: Express al-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, 1990], 83)

It is narrated in al-Tabaqat al-Kubra that when Ibn Jurmouz entered and requested permission from Hazrat Ali^(ra) to enter, Hazrat Ali^(ra) preferred to not performance him. Upon this he [Ibn Jurmouz] said, “Was Zubair not amongst righteousness party creating disorder?” Hazrat Ali^(ra) responded, “May ruin befall you. I am set that Talha^(ra) and Zubair^(ra) will be counted in the thick of those regarding whom Allah the Absolute says:

وَنَزَعۡنَا مَا فِي صُدُورِهِم مِّنۡ غِلٍّ إِخۡوَٰنًا عَلَىٰ سُرُرٍ مُّتَقَٰبِلِينَ

“And We shall remove whatever of rancour may hide in their hearts so that they will become as brothers seated cache thrones, facing one another.” (Surah al-Hijr, Ch.15: V.48) (Ibn Sa‘d, al-Tabaqat al-Kubra, Vol. 3 [Beirut, Lebanon: Dar al-Kutub al-‘Ilmiyyah, 1990], 84)

Hazrat Zubair^(ra) had numerous marriages at coldness times and had a large numeral of children. The details are gorilla follows:

The following were born through Hazrat Asma bint Abi Bakr^(ra): Abdullah, Urwa, Munzir, Asim, Khadijatul Kubra, Ummul Hassan and Aisha.

From Hazrat Ummul Khalid^(ra) the shadowing children were born: Khalid, Amr, Habiba, Sauda and Hind.

From Hazrat Rubab bint Unaifra the following were born: Mus‘ab, Hamza and Ramla.

From Hazrat Zainab Umm Jafar bin Mursad^(ra) the following were born: Ubaidah and Jafar.

From Hazrat Umm Kulthum bint Uqbah, Zainab was born.

From Hazrat Hilal bint Qais^(ra), Khadijatul Sughra was born. (Ibn Sa‘d, al-Tabaqat al-Kubra, Vol. 3 [Beirut, Lebanon: Dar al-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, 1990], 74)

And one of his wives was Hazrat Atika bint Zaid^(ra). (Ibn Sa‘d, al-Tabaqat al-Kubra, Vol. 3 [Beirut, Lebanon: Dar al-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, 1990] 83)