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al-Mugheera Ibn Shu’ba رضي الله عنه (S61) Muawiya رضي الله عنه appointed Ziyad Ibn Abee as next governor of Kufa. He also governed Busra - spending 6 months in each city. With Hasan’s رضي الله عنه martyrdom, Hujr رضي الله عنه thought his binding was over, thus began speaking up. He رضي الله عنه was a supporter of Imam Ali (a.s). Mugheera’s رضي الله عنه words were true. Ziyad did not show the same treatment to Hujr رضي الله عنه as Mugheera رضي الله عنه did. Amongst other things, when Ziyad found out Hujr رضي الله عنه had a gathering in his house in which were supporters of Ali رضي الله عنه, and that Hujr رضي الله عنه threw pebbles at Ziyad, tensions rose. Ziyad sent police to arrest Hujr رضي الله عنه and solve matters. After some resistance, Hujr رضي الله عنه and 13 of his close allies were arrested and sent to Ameer ul-Mumineen Muawiya رضي الله عنه. Ziyad sent a letter that there is witnesses that testify to these men criticising the Khalif.

al-Mugheera Ibn Shu’ba رضي الله عنه (S60) Hujr Ibn Adee رضي الله عنه was a supporter of Imam Ali رضي الله عنه. When Hasan رضي الله عنه gave Baiyah to Muawiya رضي الله عنه, Hujr رضي الله عنه was the first to say to him: “O son of The Messenger! ﷺ. It would’ve been better if I died before this day! Why did you do this?”. Hasan رضي الله عنه replied: “To prevent bloodshed”. How did the supporters of Hasan رضي الله عنه react to his decision? There was 3 groups; 1). Acceptance and Happiness straight away. This includes Abdullah Ibn Jafar رضي الله عنهم 2). Initially weren’t happy, but later accepted. This includes Qais Ibn Sa’ad رضي الله عنهم. 3). Weren’t happy, yet accepted reluctantly. This has 2 subsections - a). This binding is only until Hasan رضي الله عنه is alive. This included Hujr Ibn Adee رضي الله عنه. and b). This binding is only until Hasan and Muawiya رضي الله عنهم are alive. This included Hussain رضي الله عنه. An aged Mugheera رضي الله عنه knew his time was near. Mugheera رضي الله عنه said th

al-Mugheera Ibn Shu’ba رضي الله عنه (S59) Ameer Muawiya رضي الله عنه appointed Sa’eed Ibn al-Aas رضي الله عنه as governor of Madinah. In 50 A.H, Sa’eed lead Imam Hasan’s رضي الله عنهم janazah. Aqeel رضي الله عنه was asked by his son, Muhammad (r.h), who is the noblest of the Quraysh. Aqeel رضي الله عنه replied: “Myself and my mother’s son [Ali رضي الله عنهم]. After this, Sa’eed Ibn al-Aas رضي الله عنه is sufficient for you”. Sa’eed رضي الله عنه passed away just before Muawiya رضي الله عنه, around 57-59 A.H - thus he was protected from witnessing the fitnah that ensued. A noble woman was known to give birth to extremely intelligent and wise sons. Muawiya’s رضي الله عنه close circle suggested he should marry her. Muawiya رضي الله عنه did so and the son that was born was Yazeed Ibn Muawiya. Thus we can note that Yazeed had 2 traits: Intelligence and wisdom.

al-Mugheera Ibn Shu’ba رضي الله عنه (S58) Sa’eed Ibn al-Aas رضي الله عنه once asked for some water, and someone from a dwelling brought it. The person was in debt and was going to sell his house. Sa’eed رضي الله عنه intervened and cleared the man’s debt of 4,000 Dirhams! Such was his generosity! When Umar رضي الله عنه was martyred, Sa’eed رضي الله عنه proposed to Umm Kulthoom bint Ali رضي الله عنهم, and gifted her 100,000 Dirhams. Umm Kulthoom and Imam Hassan رضي الله عنهم were happy with this, but Imam Hussain رضي الله عنه didn’t want to go through with it. So Sa’eed رضي الله عنه said: “I will never enter anything that Imam Hussain رضي الله عنه dislikes”. Sa’eed رضي الله عنه was the one who lead Imam Hassan’s رضي الله عنه janazah! Sa’eed رضي الله عنه was of those who personally defended Ameer ul Mumineen Uthmaan رضي الله عنه when he was besieged - however Sa’eed didn’t receive permission to draw his sword.

Surah 26 The Poets 153-159 Session 18 The Day of The Shadow A bio of The She-Camel Both Saleh (A.S) and The Messenger ﷺ spoke to the deceased who were punished; the deceased do hear but cannot respond. The Father of The Prophets He is Ibraheem (A.S) ibn Tarekh (250 years of age) ibn Nahoor (148) ibn Saroogh,(230) ibn Rafihoo (239) ibn Falegh (439) ibn 'Aber (454 ibn Shaleh (433) ibn Arfakhshach (438) Ibn Sam (600) ibn Nooh (A.S) (1k+ years of age) (peace be upon them all, Ibn Kathir). Ibn Asâkir reported that Ikrimah said, "Ibraheem's (as mother was called Ameelah and Ibraheem (as) was knows as 'Abu Daifan' (Father of The Guests). It is said that when his father Târekh was 75, Ibraheem (A.S) and his other brothers Nâhoor and Hârân were born. Hârân had a son called Loot (A.S).

Surah 26 The Poets 141-152 Session 17 The Dwellings of Thamud The houses which they carved in the mountains as a form of extravagant play, with no need for them as dwelling places. They were highly skilled in the arts of masonry and stone carving. Thamūd 9 people of the city shaved off gold & silver from coins for profit. Salih (A.S) Son of Obaid Son of Asf Son of Maikh Son of Ofkd Son of Khadar Son of Thamud Son of Jair (Abir) Son of Iram Son of Siem Son of Noah (A.S)

Surah 26 The Poets 131-140 Session 16 The Nation of Hud (A.S) are punished and the Believers move to Makkah. A supplication which protects against a storm... The measure of wind & rain were not applied when the punishment hit the Nation of Aad. "We have lived for a long period in this fort in great prosperity. Our canals were always full of water, ,, and our rulers were noble kings who were free from evil. They were, however, hard on those who disturbed the peace. They ruled over us in accordance with the Law of Hud (A.S)."

Surah 26 The Poets 123-130 Session 15 The Suriani Language The Valley of Al Azraq The Harsha Pass The Valley of Usfan Hadra Mawt - Death has come, Prophet Salih (A.S) departs the world. Al Jabbar The Ever-Compeller and The Ever-Restorer (SWT).

Surah 26 The Poets 112-122 Session 14 The nobility of a person depends on deeds and moral qualities and not on family or status. Prophet Nuh (A.S) is assaulted by some people. A lion on board the Ark contracts fever.

Surah 26 The Poets 105-114 Session 13 The Valley of Asafan... The Prophets Nuh, Ibrahim & Hud (A.S) travelled through this valley to perform the pilgrimage to The Ancient House, they rode on young camels and donned long black & white gowns (Ahmad). 10 Qarn / generations between Prophet Adam & Nuh (A.S).

al-Mugheera ibn Shu’ba رضي الله عنه (S57) When Sa’eed Ibn al-Aas رضي الله عنه was previously governor of Kufa, he conquered Tabristan, Jarjaan and settled the uprising in Azerbaijan. He was known for his incredible strength and bravery. Just as one searches for the new moon in Ramadan, people would search for Sa’eed on the battlefield to witness his show. He رضي الله عنه was extremely generous. A man had 4 blood moneys that needed paying, 4 people were suggested; Hasan Ibn Ali, Abdullah Ibn Jafar, Sa’eed Ibn al-Aas and Ubaydallah Ibn Abaas رضي الله عنهم. A man once wept when Sa’eed رضي الله عنه helped him. The man said: “Where will I find a man like you on Earth after your passing?”. Sa’eed رضي الله عنه would put himself in debt just to aid others. Our Messenger ﷺ said whoever is in a [lawful] debt, then Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى is with you. Indeed, Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى was with Sa’eed. Sa’eed was just like his first cousin, Uthmaan رضي الله عنهم. He gave without being asked, he never said n

al-Mugheera Ibn Shu’ba رضي الله عنه (S56) A now elderly Mugheera asks Ameer Muawiya رضي الله عنهم if he can be removed from his post in Kufa - Muawiya originally didn’t want to remove him but upon seeing the aged physical condition of Mugheera, he decided to relieve him from the post. Muawiya رضي الله عنه wanted the replacement to be Sa’eed Ibn al-Aas رضي الله عنه - a brief overview of this elite companion: He was first cousins with Ameer ul Mumineen Uthman Ibn Affan رضي الله عنه. He was a descendant of Abd Manaf. He was of the most eloquent amongst the Quraysh, his speech matching The Messenger’s ﷺ himself! Sa’eed رضي الله عنه was extremely righteous and Mugheera رضي الله عنه didn’t want him to have to deal with the Kufans - so Mugheera رضي الله عنه asked Yazeed Ibn Muawiya to ask his father if he should succeed. This silences those who claim Muawiya رضي الله عنه wanted his son to succeed him straight away out of nepotism! Mugheera رضي الله عنه was appointed as governor of Kufa again, to pave the way

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu’ba رضي الله عنه Session 55 The shrewdest persons during the time of civil unrest were 5, Hadrat Amr ibn al-Aas (ra) and Hadrat Mu'aawiyah (ra) from the Quraysh. Hadrat Qays ibn Sa'ad (ra) from amongst the Ansaar. Hadrat al-Mugheerah ibn Shu'ruba (ra) from the Thaqeef: And; Hadrat Abdullah ibn Budayl ibn Warqa al-Khuzaa'ee (ra) from amongst the Emigrants. Hadrat Qays (ra) and Hadrat ibn Budayl (ra) were on Hadrat Alee 'S (ra) side -whilst Hadrat al-Mugheerah ibn Shu'uba (ra) remained neutral during the conflict. (Haafiz Dhahabi [rah] in his Siyar). "I like being in authority for 3 reasons - and I also hate it for 3 reasons; I like it for I can raise supporters (ie to support the Truth and unity), lower the enemies (ie by incapacitating them) and obtaining things (lawfully but) cheaply. And; I hate it for. fear of espionage (ie the plotting of unruly ones which will thus naturally tarnish my name), the death of being deposed (ie and thus losing the benefit of helping the Ummah) and

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu’ba رضي الله عنه Session 54 The brilliance of Mugeerah (ra) whilst Governor of Koofa. Sa'eed ibn Zayd (ra) defends Alee (ra) and states the 10 Promised Paradise.

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu’ba رضي الله عنه Session 53 During the reign of Muawiyah (ra) 'Hadrat al-Mugheerah (ra) initially withdrew to Yemen during the 1st civil war - but then pledged allegiance to Hadrat Mu'aawiyah (ra) (ie when the Ummah had united once more). He (ra) did not take part in the Batle of Siffeen but supported Hadrat Mu`aawiyah (ra) thereafter. 40 AH Mugeerah (ra) leads the Hajj. Muawiyah appoints Mugheerah (raa) to his old post, Governor of Koofa.

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu’ba رضي الله عنه Session 52 The 5 Signs of the dreaded fitnah... The departing of Abbas (ra) Mugeerah advises Uthmaan (raa), but the latter is well aware of the inevitable.

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu’ba رضي الله عنه Session 51 The 5 Signs of the dreaded fitnah The departing of Umar (ra) The loss of the ring of The Messenger ﷺ Zayd ibn Khaarijah (ra) speaking after his death The extension of Masjid Nabi

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu’ba رضي الله عنه Session 50 The unruly slave of Hadrat al-Mugheerah (ra) had treacherously fatally struck the Ameerul Mu'mineen (ra) with a poisoned dagger.

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu’ba رضي الله عنه Session 49 The Wry Guard is placed over Koofa! 'Strive to be one whom the righteous trust and the evil-doers fear, Umar advises Mugheerah (raa).

Al-Mugheera Ibn Shu’ba رضي الله عنه Session 48 The fast of Ashoora is an atonemen for the sins of the past year (Muslim). Whoever looks into the inside of somebody elses dwelling before receiving permission is then a faasiq (i.e., degenerate) (Bukhari). Domestic etiquettes Knock a maximum of 3 times (ie not too loud or quietly). Never peep within another dwelling Offer Salaam first and Upon a reply, then one mentions one's name and then request permission to enter. Never say "It is me." Better to wait outside for the pious to emerge rather than to call upon them Permission not needed in public places. In an emergency, one may enter without permission.