Seerah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

Before the swords clashed at Badr, three men stepped forward to face three of Quraysh's champions in a duel that would open one of the most pivotal battles in Islamic history. Hamza, Ali, and Ubaydah ibn al-Harith stood against Shaybah, Utbah, and Al-Walid; and the encounter ended with both swift victory and painful sacrifice. Ubaydah ibn al-Harith fell that day, bleeding severely, yet spent his final moments reciting poetry in defence of the Prophet ﷺ. The episode also covers the Prophet ﷺ spending the battle in his tent, raising his hands to Allah to the point where his garment fell from his shoulders, and Abu Bakr's emotional response beside him. Allah's answer came; angels descending, fear placed in the hearts of Quraysh, and victory granted to a small group of believers who had placed their complete trust in Allah. The episode closes with a powerful reminder that victory always belongs to those who hold firm to their faith, no matter how impossible the odds may look. Timestamps: 0:00 - Precap 1:32 - Introduction 2:35 - Prophet Muhammad's supplication before battle 4:34 - One of the greatest ways of getting closer to Allah 5:00 - Umayr ibn Wahm’s assessment of the muslims 7:46 - Hakim ibn Hizam's advice to Quraysh 8:28 - Utbah ibn Rabi'ah's leadership and wisdom 9:08 - The issue of the murdered man 12:02 - Abu Jahl's incitement to war 14:42 - The battle begins with a duel 15:06 - The three combatants from Quraysh 15:31 - The three combatants from the ansar 15:55 - Umm Haritha's family and the virtue of Badr participants 17:37 - The muslim reply to Quraysh's challenge 18:18 - Hamza, Ali, and Ubaydah vs. Quraysh leaders 20:00 - Ubaydah's injury/death and Abu Talib’s words 22:12 - Quranic verse on the combatants 23:26 - Permissibility of dueling in Islam 24:49 - Virtue of Hamza, Ali, and Ubaydah 27:07 - Ibn al-Qayyim's analysis of names 30:26 - The first martyr of Badr: his mother and his place in paradise 35:00 - Abu Jahl's invocation and its consequence 36:47 - Prophet Muhammad's earnest supplication 38:04 - Abu Bakr's comfort to the Prophet 39:30 - The power of supplication (istighatha) 40:20 - The importance of ya hayyu ya qayyum 41:00 - Allah's promise of aid with angels 42:47 - The promise of victory for the righteous 43:22 - Trials and tests for believers 47:02 - Strength and defeat come from the heart 48:33 - Angels participating in the battle of Badr For Scheduling updates for Ustadh AbdulRahman's Duroos in the masjid: https://t.me/DXBduroos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abdu... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/AMA... Telegram: https://t.me/+c87I9vy6kqkxOWZk YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ @rahmaniyyahofficial WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0... X (Formerly Twitter): https://x.com/UstAbdulrahman #abdulrahmanhassan #AlMadrasatuArRahmaniyyah #AMAR

The journey to Badr didn’t begin with a battlefield. It began with small moments that tested the companions one by one. Some were told to return, others tried to stay hidden, and lessons were given on the road that shaped the mindset of the entire group. What seemed like a simple march became a series of decisions that revealed what each person carried in their heart. Meanwhile in Makkah, a sudden wave of news moved through the city and forced Quraysh to react. What they chose next set both sides on a path neither could step away from. Ustadh Abdulrahman Hassan explains how these moments built the lead-up to Badr and why they changed the direction of the story. The clash hasn’t begun yet, but the turning point is close. Time Stamps: 00:00:00 - Precap and Introduction 00:02:20 - Role of Anas ibn Malik in the Battle of Badr 00:03:59 - Disputed Participants in the Battle of Badr 00:04:55 - Count of Badr Warriors 00:09:15 - Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: The Man of His People 00:13:55 - Punishment for Minor Shirk 00:15:35 - The Story of a Doctor 00:18:55 - Victory is from Allah 00:24:34 - The Young Sahabah Who Showed Up 00:26:30 - Preparing the Battalions 00:29:16 - Eating on the Day of Badr 00:29:24 - The Route to Badr 00:35:18 - Abu Sufyan Hears About the Prophet’s ﷺ Army 00:38:45 - The Dream of ‘Atikah Bint Abdul Muttalib 00:51:40 - The Quraysh Gear Up for Battle 00:53:32 - Why Umayyah ibn Khalaf Avoided the Battle 00:59:15 - Benefits From the Lesson AMAU Junior: https://amaujunior.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amau... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AMAU... Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMAUoffici... iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/... Get in Touch: https://amau.org/getintouch BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #Islam #Dawah

A caravan returning from Sham set the stage for the first major battle in Islam. In this episode, Ustadh Abdulrahman Hassan explains how a simple attempt to intercept Quraysh’s wealth became Yawm al-Furqan, the day Allah separated truth from falsehood. He covers the precise date of Badr (Friday, 17 Ramadan, 2 AH), why the Prophet ﷺ left Madinah without calling for a full mobilisation, and how a small group of Sahabah was chosen for a test they never expected. You’ll also hear why the people of Badr were given a unique status, along with early incidents that showed Allah’s support for them. This session establishes the cause and context of Badr before the military details continue in the next episode. 0:00:00 - Precap and Introduction 0:03:52 - The Greatness and Virtue of the Battle of Badr 0:08:07 - Distinct Features of the Battle of Badr 0:15:42 - The Background to the Battle 0:22:23 - Setting Out for the Caravan 0:28:09 - How Many Were the Sahabah? 0:33:04 - Those Who Didn’t Participate 0:43:50 - What We’ll Cover Next AMAU Junior: https://amaujunior.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amau... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AMAU... Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMAUoffici... iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/... Get in Touch: https://amau.org/getintouch BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #battleofbadr #seerah #prophetmuhammad #islamicknowledge

For sixteen months, the Prophet ﷺ and his companions prayed toward Jerusalem. Then, in the middle of Rajab, everything changed. But what happened when the revelation came down during Asr prayer? And what about those companions praying miles away in Masjid Quba who had no idea the Qibla had just shifted? In this episode of the Seerah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, Ustadh Abdulrahman Hassan takes us through one of the most pivotal moments in Islamic history: the day the Muslim Ummah turned toward the Kaaba. Discover the dramatic scene of companions mid-prayer, the single messenger who changed everything, and the Jews of Medina who called the Muslims "dimwitted" for this divine command. But that's not all. Why did the Prophet ﷺ long to face the Kaaba while still honouring Jerusalem? What hidden fiqh rulings emerged from this single event? And how does the fasting of Ashura connect to this momentous occasion? The stage is now set for the greatest battle in Islamic history: a battle where Allah Himself promised forgiveness to its participants. Are you ready to witness what happens next? Time Stamps: 0:00 - Precap and Introduction 2:18 - When the Qiblah Changed 12:05 - Benefits Drawn From This Incident 18:15 - When the Jews Heard About the Qiblah 19:32 - Insights From Fasting on the Day of Ashura 30:42 - Three Key Stages of the Fasting of Ramadan 35:43 - The Two Types of Zakah and Its Legislation AMAU Junior: https://amaujunior.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amau... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AMAU... Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMAUoffici... iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/... Get in Touch: https://amau.org/getintouch BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #Islam #Dawah

The expeditions had begun. Quraysh’s caravans - loaded with the wealth stripped from the Muslims in Makkah - became the new target. The first expeditions passed without major confrontation, but each one edged closer to the inevitable clash. Then came Nakhlah. A sealed letter. A mission meant only to observe. Twelve men who suddenly found themselves standing at a crossroads: strike the caravan now and risk spilling blood in the sacred month, or let it pass and lose the chance forever. One arrow was loosed. A man fell. Captives were taken. The first spoils of war were in Muslim hands. What followed shook everything. Accusations, anger, and uncertainty filled Madinah. Even the Muslims themselves were unsure of what had just happened - until revelation from Allah ﷻ descended, clarifying the truth and turning the tide. In this episode, Ustadh Abdulrahman Hassan explores: - The Prophet’s ﷺ earliest expeditions and why only the Muhajirun participated in them. - The Nakhlah raid and its far-reaching consequences. - A tender moment that gave ‘Ali رضي الله عنه the name Abu Turab, and a chilling prophecy about his fate. - Lessons from deviation, and why the chains of scholarship protect the Ummah. A single decision at Nakhlah pushed the Muslims closer to what Quraysh had long feared: open battle. Timestamps: 00:00 Precap & Introduction 03:00 The First Expedition 10:27 The Second Expedition 11:28 The Third Expedition 18:18 Story Behind ‘Ali Ibn Abi Talib’s Nickname: Abu Turab 30:13 The Death of ‘Ali Ibn Abi Talib 42:54 The Final Expedition AMAU Junior: https://amaujunior.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amau... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AMAU... Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMAUoffici... iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/... Get in Touch: https://amau.org/getintouch BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #seerah #prophetmuhammad #islamiclectures #islamicknowledge