Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu’ba رضي الله عنه (S16)A brief biography on the great uncle of Mugheera رضي الله عنه: Urwah Ibn Masood رضي الله عنه. Urwah رضي الله عنه was related to the Quraysh through his mother, through the lineage of Abd Manaf. He رضي الله عنه was related to the Thaqeef through his father. Urwah رضي الله عنه was also related to the Quraysh t…

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu’ba رضي الله عنه (S15)The martyr of Surah Yaseen: 3 messengers were sent to the city of Antioch, located in modern day southwest Turkey. The 3 messengers were either companions رضي الله عنهم of Eesa (a.s), or they were prophets (a.s) themselves. The king of Antioch rejected them all. When they first arrived to the city, they were…

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu’ba رضي الله عنه (S14)The Great Uncle, Urwah رضي الله عنه Al-Mugheera’s great uncle, Urwah Ibn Masood (رضي الله عنهم) embraced Islam in 9 A.H, after the siege of Ta’if and before The Messenger ﷺ returned to Madinah. Mugheera رضي الله عنه was overjoyed, and hosted his uncle - Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه also wanted to host him. After a …

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

al-Mugheera Ibn Shu’ba رضي الله عنه (S13)al-Mugheera رضي الله عنه narrates: “The Messenger ﷺ performed wudhu and wiped over his Jawrabayn and his sandles”. This Hadith is the only ‘Sahih’ report regarding the wiping over normal socks. However, the shuyukh, such as Imam Ahmed, Sufyan at-Thawri (r.h) have stated this Hadith is infact weak. This is du…

The Wry Guard, Session 12 Al Mugheerah ibn Shu'uba (ra).Khuff- footwear Abu Bakr (ra) leads the Asr prayer.'In Arabic "khuff"' refers to shoes that cover the entire foot including the ankle. Since khuff is translated as "leather socks" these days, people then confuse them with today's regular socks and, therefore, consider it permissible to wipe ov…

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

The Wry Guard, Session 9 Thursday Al Mugheerah ibn Shu'uba (ra).The narrative of Hadrat Sakhr ibn Ghaylah Ahmasee (ra).O Allah (SWT)! Shower Your Blessings on the cavalry and infantry of the tribe of Ahmas (Abo Dawood).6 months after The Seige of Taa'if The Companions March to Tabook - A 600 mile trek in the blazing heat."Allah (SWT) has forgiven t…

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

The Wry Guard, Session 8Al Mugheerah ibn Shu'uba (ra).Hunayn & The AmbushHadrat Urwah (ra) observing the Companions (ra) very closely. He would say later By Allah (SWT)! Even when the Messenger of Allah ﷺ would spit, someone woula catch it and rub it on his face and body...Thus, Hadrat Urwah (ra) was so impressed with the love and devotion of the N…

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

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

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

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

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

The Wry Guard, Session 2Al Mugheerah ibn Shu'uba (ra),Mugheerah (ra) applies yellow dye to his beard.Using Dye on hair...Henna - how good this is.Henna & Katam - This is even betterYellow dye - The Best of All (Abu Dawood)."The most cunning of the Arabs are four; Hadrat Mu'aawiyah (ra), Hadrat Amr ibn al-Aas (ra), Hadrat al- Mugheerah ibn Shu'uba (…

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

Hafsah bint Umar رضي الله عنهم (S18) - Final session In 45 A.H, during the 5th year of Muaviya’s (رضي الله عنه) khilafat, our mother Hafsah رضي الله عنها fell seriously ill and passed away.Thus returned to Allah (swt), Hafsah bint Umar رضي الله عنهم: Daughter of Umar and Zainab bint Madhoon (رضي الله عنهم), widow of the Badri, Khunais (رضي الله عنه…

Hafsah bint Umar رضي الله عنهم (S17)Hukaym Ibn Jabalah - one of the chiefs of the khawarij. He initiated a fight against our mother Aisha رضي الله عنها. Our mother instructed her forces not to fight, and to only defend themselves. Aisha رضي الله عنها had rallied an army - it was fit for her to lead as she was the most knowledgeable of the Messenger…

Hafsah bint Umar رضي الله عنهم (S16)During the fitnah in Uthmaan’s رضي الله عنه khilafat, our mothers (رضي الله عنهم) went to perform Hajj to leave the chaos.Our mother Umm Habeeba رضي الله عنها being from the same tribe as Uthmaan رضي الله عنه, wanted to help him. She went on her mule to supply some water, however she was stopped by the rebels - t…

Hafsah bint Umar رضي الله عنهم (S15)Hafsah رضي الله عنها heard her father رضي الله عنه making the dua: “O my Lord (swt), let me be martyred in your path, let me be martyred in the city of Your beloved (ﷺ)” - Hafsah رضي الله عنها was upset when she heard this. Umar رضي الله عنه made the dua aloud to prepare his daughter for his coming martyrdom. Whe…

Hafsah bint Umar رضي الله عنهم (S14)Umar رضي الله عنه fixed a 10,000 dirham stipend for our mothers (رضي الله عنهم) - except Aisha رضي الله عنها, she recieved 12,000. Umar رضي الله عنه said: “For she was more beloved to the Messenger ﷺ”. Umar رضي الله عنه gave 3,500 Dirhams to Usama Ibn Zayd (رضي الله عنهم) and gave 3,000 to his own son, Abdullah ر…

Hafsah bint Umar رضي الله عنهم (S13)Umar رضي الله عنه saw some companions wearing white Khurasan cloth after conquering the Persians. He did not speak to them. They were confused. Abdullah Ibn Umar رضي الله عنهم elucidated: “He did so, as you wore clothing that the Messenger ﷺ nor Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه ever wore”. The companions رضي الله عنهم then …

Hafsah bint Umar رضي الله عنهم (S12)In Abu Bakr’s (رضي الله عنه) khilafat, the wars of apostasy took place - many hufadh were martyred so Umar رضي الله عنه suggested that a mushaf be compiled.Zayd Ibn Thaabit رضي الله عنه was given the task of this compilation. The mushaf was first with Abu Bakr, then it went to Umar, then our mother Hafsah رضي الل…

Hafsah bint Umar رضي الله عنهم (S11)In the case of a revocable divorce; only the husband can take back the woman during the iddah (Surah 2:228)However, after the iddah, if the husband wants the woman back, he must go through the entire marriage procedure again - I.e Nikkah, Mahr etc.Witness are needed when calling for a divorce or when calling the …