Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه

(S44)

Abu Sufyaan’s wife, Hind رضي الله عنهم, also embraced Islam on this special day. Hind رضي الله عنها pledged to the Messenger ﷺ using a cloth. The Messenger ﷺ didn’t touch the hands of women.

Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه was from Banu Umayya. This tribe had Companions such as Uthmaan Ibn Affaan and Sa’eed Ibn al-Aas رضي الله عنهم who were extremely generous.

Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه requested 3 things from the Messenger ﷺ

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه

(S43)

All the idols were destroyed and there was now constant worship around the Ka’ba. At night, the Muslims (رضي الله عنهم) continuously performed Tawaf and uttered the Takbeer and Tahleel.

Upon seeing this blessed scene, Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه said to his wife, Hind رضي الله عنها: “Do you not see that this is all from Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى?”. Hind رضي الله عنها replied: “Yes indeed, this is certainly from Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى”.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه

(42)

Khalid’s رضي الله عنه division رضي الله عنهم was attacked by a group of the Quraysh who didn’t want to go down without a fight. Khalid رضي الله عنه acted in defence.

With the conquest of Makkah, the Ka’ba was now cleansed of the idols surrounding her. The Messenger ﷺ pointed at the idols with his blessed staff and they fell. The Messenger ﷺ then went inside the Ka’ba with some companions رضي الله عنهم and prayed.

The Messenger ﷺ forgives the Quraysh. He ﷺ recited Surah Yusuf (a.s): Verse 92. He ﷺ said the same words as his brother Yusuf (a.s), when he (a.s) forgave his brothers.

The Messenger ﷺ told Bilal رضي الله عنه to climb the Ka’ba and give the Azaan

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه

(S41)

Whilst entering the city on the evening of the Conquest of Makkah, Sa’ad Ibn Ubadah رضي الله عنه said: “Today is a day of slaughter!”. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه related these words to the Messenger ﷺ. He ﷺ said: “No, today is a day of mercy”.

When Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه saw all these faces he didn’t recognise (رضي الله عنهم), he رضي الله عنه said to the Messenger ﷺ: “O Messenger (ﷺ) of Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى), you have preferred these people over your own?”. The Messenger ﷺ replied: “This is the result of your people’s actions. These people [رضي الله عنهم] believed in me when you all called me a liar. They supported me when you expelled me”.

Thus the peaceful conquest of Makkah took place. The Quraysh went into the safe zones. The Messenger ﷺ entered Makkah with humility, showing no pride nor boasting.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه

(S40)

Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه saw the various tribes رضي الله عنهم entering Makkah and said: “What do they have to do with us?”. (I.e a tribal thing). Abaas رضي الله عنه elucidated the matter to Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه.

The Messenger ﷺ walked past with the Muhajireen and the Ansar رضي الله عنهم. All that was visible of them was their eyes.

Abaas رضي الله عنه recalled Abu Sufyaan’s رضي الله عنه words all those years prior, about how he’d only accept Islam if he saw horses high on mount Qada. At this moment, Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه saw this very thing! He رضي الله عنه said: “All praise be to Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى Who Has guided me to Islam”. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه thus embraced Islam in the blessed month of Ramadan.

Allah ﷻ Descends Towards The Earth On The Day Of The 2 Eids by Yusuf Circle Sheffield

The virtues of Zakat

There is no benefit in the pillars of Islam if zakat is not paid.

The completion of Islam is to pay zakat on your wealth. Fortify your wealth with zakat and the evil of the wealth is removed.

Nearing the last hour zakat will be treated like a fine.

The excellence of Zakat Ul Fitir, the obligatory fasts are accepted, the agonies of Death become easy and you avoid the punishment of the grave.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه

(S39)

The Messenger ﷺ said to Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه: “Shame on you O Abu Sufyaan. Has the time not come for you to testify there is none worthy of worship but Allah? (سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى)”. The Messenger ﷺ said: “Has the time not come for you testify that I am indeed the Messenger of Allah? (سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى)”.

Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه was honoured as per Abaas’s رضي الله عنه request. The Messenger ﷺ said: “Whoever enters Abu Sufyaan’s house is safe”.

The Messenger ﷺ tells Abaas رضي الله عنه to take Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه to the mountains. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه would thus be able to see the horses and Muslims (رضي الله عنهم) high up on the mountains.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه

(S38)

Abaas رضي الله عنه and Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه encounter each other. Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه went with Abaas رضي الله عنه on the Messenger’s ﷺ mule.

As they رضي الله عنهم passed by the people (رضي الله عنهم), no one showed concern as it was the Messenger’s ﷺ uncle رضي الله عنه on the mule. However, when they passed by Umar رضي الله عنه he enquired about who it was. He رضي الله عنه realised it was Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه, and was happy that he was brought to him so he could deal with him رضي الله عنه. Umar رضي الله عنه raced to the Messenger’s ﷺ tent to seek permission to deal with Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه. Abaas رضي الله عنه and Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه were on the Messenger’s ﷺ mule and beat Umar رضي الله عنه to the tent.

Abu Sufyaan رضي الله عنه sees the Muslims (رضي الله عنهم) get ready for Fajr prayer. He رضي الله عنه saw them waiting for the Messenger ﷺ and was shocked. He رضي الله عنه saw all sorts of kings and leaders, but the best leader he ever saw was the Messenger ﷺ.

Abu Sufyaan Ibn Harb رضي الله عنه

(S37)

The Conquest of Makkah: On the 10th of Ramadan ~7 A.H the conquest of Makkah took place. The Messenger ﷺ supplicated and the Quraysh didn’t know he ﷺ was coming to Makkah even when he ﷺ was close.

~10,000 Companions رضي الله عنهم left with the Messenger ﷺ. En route Makkah, Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه had a dream and the Messenger ﷺ told him رضي الله عنه the meaning.

The Muslims set up camp ~16 KM away from Makkah. Abaas رضي الله عنه went to the Muslim camp.