Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه

(S76)

Thus the fortress was conquered. Safeeya رضي الله عنها had passed away so Zubayr رضي الله عنه returned to Madinah. He رضي الله عنه was later called back to fight again.

Umar رضي الله عنه sent 4 men to Amr Ibn al-Aas رضي الله عنه and said they are worth 1,000 men each. They were: Zubayr, Miqdaad, Ubadah Ibn as-Saamit and Maslama Ibn Muhallad رضي الله عنهم.

Amr رضي الله عنه appointed Ubadah رضي الله عنه as the major general.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه

(S75)

One report mentions Bilbees was conquered peacefully, however another mentions that it was taken by force. Zubayr رضي الله عنه climbed the fortress and uttered the Takbeer which shook the fort. It was conquered by the believers. The general of the Romans here was ar-Taboon, which means fox. His force was ~12,000. The Roman casualties were ~1,000. Our fox رضي الله عنه defeated their fox!

Before Baabliyoon could be conquered, Umm Daneen had to be conquered first. The siege lasted months.

The next siege at fort Baabliyoon lasted ~7 months! Amr رضي الله عنه summoned the Companions رضي الله عنهم of the Messenger ﷺ and said you go forward, through you Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى will grant us victory. Again, Zubayr رضي الله عنه set the standard and went first, climbing the fortress and he said I am going to sacrifice my life for Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى. They managed to open the gate and the believers were now able to enter.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه

(S74)

A few years after Yarmook, the conquest of Egypt took place. Amr Ibn al-Aas رضي الله عنه proposed a plan and Umar رضي الله عنه gave the green light. Umar رضي الله عنه later sent reinforcements, which included Zubayr رضي الله عنه.

Egypt was a Roman stronghold. Different areas were conquered sequentially, some peacefully and some by fighting.

Amr رضي الله عنه informs the bishops in Egypt that the Messenger ﷺ told them رضي الله عنهم to treat those in Egypt well, due to the relations they had (I.e Hajir رضي الله عنها and later also Maaria رضي الله عنها). The bishops said only the Prophets (a.s) maintain relationships like this.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه

(S73)

At Yarmook: During Yarmook, the Companions said to Zubayr رضي الله عنهم you charge first and we’ll follow. Zubayr said you won’t be able to keep up. Zubayr رضي الله عنه broke through the enemies and the others couldn’t follow.

There was ~200,000 Romans and ~40,000 believers, thus a ratio of 5:1. The people were blown away by Zubayr’s رضي الله عنه fighting skills, he رضي الله عنه fought the bravest that day.

One of the three wounds Zubayr رضي الله عنه had on his chest was from Yarmook

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه

(S72)

Narrations from other Companions رضي الله عنهم state Ali pledged to Abu Bakr رضي الله عنهم straight away. When Faatima رضي الله عنها passed away ~6 months after the Messenger ﷺ, Ali رضي الله عنه pledged again to Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه.

Ali رضي الله عنه said whoever believes he is more superior to lead than Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه then this is a trait of the jahilliya times.

Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه had the whole of Islam on his shoulders during his blessed Khilafat. His son in law Zubayr رضي الله عنه fought side by side during these most auspicious of times.

Zubayr’s full brother, Saa’ib Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنهم was martyred in the battle of Yamama. He رضي الله عنه was also a Badri.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه

(S71)

Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه wanted to give back the khilafat when an incident occurred between Zubayr and Muhammad Ibn Maslama رضي الله عنهم. Muhammad رضي الله عنه broke Zubayr’s رضي الله عنه sword.

Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه grieved and said he never wanted leadership, he never asked for it neither secretly nor openly. Ali and Zubayr رضي الله عنهم said they only grieved because we weren’t consulted. We know Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه is the most worthy of leading, he is the companion of the cave and was appointed the Imam by the Messenger ﷺ.

To conclude, eventually everyone رضي الله عنهم pledged to Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه. The delay to pledge only lasted around a day or two. Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى knows best.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه

(S70)

Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه never forgot this sacrifice of the Ansar رضي الله عنهم. He once praised the Ansar during a sermon, saying the Muhajireen رضي الله عنهم had failings however the Ansar overlooked them and helped them, not getting frustrated, when even their own mothers may have gotten frustrated with them.

The Messenger ﷺ said regarding the Ansar رضي الله عنهم: “Verily, I know they are righteous and patient”.

There was 2 reasons for the Banu Hashims delay: 1). They were not consulted during the gathering at Sakeefa, and 2). Because of Ali’s رضي الله عنه relation to the Messenger ﷺ (I.e same tribe, cousin etc).

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه

(S69)

During the khilafat of his father in law, Abu Bakr رضي الله عنهم:

Because the Messenger ﷺ never appointed a successor, the Companions رضي الله عنهم differed regarding who should succeed. They رضي الله عنهم split into 3 groups. The difference wasn’t to do with who was greatest, they all knew Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه was senior, it was to do with who would be the best Caliph.

The Muhajireen رضي الله عنهم rallied behind Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه. The Ansar رضي الله عنهم rallied behind Sa’ad Ibn Ubadah رضي الله عنه initially, but later rallied behind Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه. Banu Hashim rallied behind Ali رضي الله عنه initially. Zubayr رضي الله عنه rallied behind Ali رضي الله عنه initially also.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه

(S68)

Just ~3 months after the farewell Hajj the Messenger ﷺ passed away. Zubayr رضي الله عنه was present at the farewell Hajj.

The Messenger ﷺ a few weeks prior gave a beautiful message to the people. He ﷺ said Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه has never failed me, know his status. I ﷺ am well pleased with Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthmaan, Ali, Talha, Zubayr and all the earliest Muhaajireen رضي الله عنهم. Do not pain me regarding my Companions and Family رضي الله عنهم lest Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى deals with you.

Ali رضي الله عنه said he heard with his own ears that the Messenger ﷺ said Talha and Zubayr will be his (ﷺ) neighbours in Paradise.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه

(S67)

The prisoners of war from Hunayn were ~6,000. There was a plethora of spoils too, but they were kept in Jiraana whilst the Messenger ﷺ went to Ta’if to siege the fortress.

Onto the final expedition of the Messenger ﷺ, Tabook: Zubayr رضي الله عنه was ~30 here. The Messenger ﷺ gathered a force of ~30,000 رضي الله عنهم to take on Roman juggernaut as they planned to attack the believers and gathered a force to do so.

Zubayr رضي الله عنه was given a large flag to carry during this expedition.