11th Islaamic Conference by SP (Madeenah KSA) : Shaykh Arafat al-Muhammedi: Tahdheeb al-Seerah, biography of the Messenger (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam).

[S.bint.Ahmed]

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم


Lesson 1: Shaykh Arafat al-Muhammedi: Tahdheeb al-Seerah, biography of the Messenger (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam).

By Imaam al-Nawawi extracted from Tahdheeb al-Asmaa

Live Translation: Abu Sara Abdulilah bin Rabah Lahmami

Tweets (below):abuIyaadSP. Abu Iyaad Amjad ibn Muhammad Rafiq

11th Rajab 1435 [10th May 2014]

Shaykh Arafat now beginning his lesson on Tahdheeb al-Seerah, biography of the Messenger (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam).

{01} The book is by Imaam al-Nawawi and it is not an independent book but an extraction from a larger work, Tahdheeb al-Asmaa...

{02} As for al-Nawawi himself, then the Scholars have explained that he was an Ash'ari in aqeedah...

{03} The lineage of the Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) isthe noblest and loftiest of lineages...

{04} The lineage agreed upon: Muhammad bin Abdillah bin Abd al-Muttalib bin Hashim bin Abd Manaf bin Qusay bin Kilaab bin Murrah ..

{05} ... bin Ka'ab bin Lu'ay bin Ghaalib bin Fihr bin Maalik bin al-Nadr ibn Kinaanah bin Khuzaimah bin Mudrikah bin Ilyaas bin Mudar ...

{06} ... bin Nizaar bin Ma'ad bin Adnaan. Up to Adnaan is agreed upon.

{08} Issue: The one who reviles the lineage of the Messenger is a kaafir. Likewise those who claim he was born out of wedlock...

{09} His most well-known kunyah : Abu al-Qasim. But he has many names: Ahmad, al-Maahee, Nabiyy al-Rahmah, Khaatam al-Nabiyyeen for example

{10} The Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) said "Call me by name and not by my kunyah" - so he disliked being called Abul-Qaasim

{11} But after his passing away, the Scholars say it is permissible to refer to him as Abu al-Qaasim.

{12} Al-Bayhaqi mentions that some scholars stated that Allaah named him in the Qur'an as: rasool (messenger), nabiyy (prophet)...

{13} ... shaahidan (witness), mubashshiran (bearer of glad tiding), nadheer (warner), daa'iyy (caller to Allaah)...

{14} and many others, however these are awsaaf (descriptions) and not actually names, they are mentioned in the Qur'an.

{15} As for names such as Yaaseen, Taha, they have wrongly been assumed to be names of the Prophet because of what follows them ...

{16} ... in the surahs in which they occur. Also, nothing authentic to say that his name was "al-Faatih" (conquerer), this is a description

{17} Allaah's names are not countable but the names of the Messenger (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) are restricted to a number.

{18} We only affirm a name that is based upon an authentic hadeeth. However, Sufis they are liberal in this issue of specifiying names.

{19} ... there are fabricated ahaadeeth in which names are ascribed to the Messenger (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam).

{20} The Mother of the Prophet: Aaminah bin Wahb bin Abd Manaf bin Zuhrah bin Kilaab bin Murrah bin Ka'ab bin Lu'ay bin Ghaalib.

{21} The lineage of his father and mother comes together at Kilaab (so named because he kept many dogs)... both his parents died upon shirk

{22} The Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) was born on 12th Rabee' al-Awwal (and some say 8th) in the Year of the Elephant.

{23} Both his parents are in the Fire as indicated in evidences however, they are not to be reviled as that is a revilement of the Prophet

{24} The Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) was born on a Monday, as that is established in authentic evidence.

{25} He died on a Monday on the 2nd of Rabee' al-Awwal (according to Ibn Hajr, after analysis) of the 11th year Hijrah at the age of 63.

{26} First to enter upon the Messenger was Mughirah and he went out and said to Umar, the Messenger has died, and Umar scolded him...

{27} and did not believe him... this was due to his intense love for the Messenger (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam).

{28} Then Abu Bakr entered and he he said his famous statement, "Whoever used to worship Muhammad, then Muhammad has died and whoever ...

{29} ... and whoever used to worship Allaah, then Allaah is Ever-Living, He never dies..."

{30} The Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) explained that he felt the effect of the pain in his body due to the poisoned meat ...

{31} Other companions also passed away from that meat that was poisoned by a yahoodiyyah, including a female companion.

{32} The Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) was in the house of Maymunah and asked to be in the house of Aa'ishah (ra) and he died ...

{33} ... whilst on her lap. He mentioned feeling a pain in the head prior to dying. He would attempt to get up in order to pray...

{34} ... but was unable, despite attempts. So he said, "Order Abu Bakr to lead the people..."


Notes from the translation of Abu Sara ‘Abdulilah bin Rabah Lahmami
Notes taken (with additional references) by Umm AbdurRahmaan Saleha bint Ahmed ibn Sulaimaan Motala

1. Reviling the lineage of the Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) is reviling him and the Prophets before him (alayhis salaam).

2. The Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) said of Khadijah (radiAllaahu anhaa), she believed in me, and protected me, sheltered me and from her I had a son. To show Aishah (radiAllaahu anhaa) the status of Khadijah (radiAllaahu anhaa).

3. The Sufi’s and the Asharriyah went beyond bounds by specifying that Allaah (subhanna wa ta ala) has a limited number of Names.This misguided group were extreme in this area saying Allaah has 1000 Names. Saying Allaah has a 1000 Names is not honouring Allaah as Allaah has kept Names that are hidden from us. Ibn Arabi explained that 1000 is a small number. We cannot limit the Names of Allaah except those that are apparent and clearly mentioned to those authentically mentioned.

4. He died from the meat given by the Jewish women. As a miracle from Allaah the meat from the sheep spoke.

5. Abu Hakeem Bilal Davis added to this point that the blackness in the veins of the meat could be seen in the uvula (the piece of flesh that hangs down between the tonsils) as a result of the poison. The Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) passed away as a martyr because of the disease of the bowels.

6. The Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) had the Jewish women killed. This was not on account of himself being poisoned but because many of His Companions had been killed by the poison.

7. The Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) was in the house of Maymoona (radiAllaahu anhaa) and asked to be moved to the house of Aishah (radiAllaahu anhaa).

8. One of the Companions narrated that the on the death of the Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam),“His face is like a page of the mushaf.” Meaning it was so bright and illuminated.

9. The Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) would ask Allaah, “O Allaah with Gibraeel, and Mikaeel and the highest companion.

10. When Umar (RadiAllaahu anhu) heard of the death of the Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) he refused to accept and was ready to strike the arms and body of the people. It was a time of fitna.

11. When Abu Bakr entered (RadiAllaahu anhu), he kissed the Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) between the eyes and recited verses of the Qur’aan to the people.

12. He said three great verses;

a) “And We have granted not to any human being immortality before you (O Muhammed (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam), then if you die would they live forever.” (Surah Al-Anbiya 21:34)
b) “Verily,you (O Muhammed (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) will die and verily,they (too) will also die.” (Surah Zumar 39:30)
c) “Muhammed (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) is no more than a Messenger and indeed (many) Messengers have passed away before him.” Surah Al-Imran 3:144

13. Umar said, “It was as if I had never heard these verses before though I had memorized them.

14. Shaykh Arafaat also mentioned that the Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) mentioned ‘highest companion’ in the singular form and not companions in the plural form because the people of Jannah will be as if they have one heart.


Note:
Qur’aanic ayahs from the translation of The Noble Qur’aan Taqi ud Din al Hilali and Muhsin Khan.
Specific references to the three verses in notes given by AbdurRahmaan Ibn AbdurRazaaq ibn Siyad.

Additional footnote to notes as evidence that the believers will be as if one heart.

Narrated Abu Hurairah (RadiAllaahu anhu): Allaah’s Messenger (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) said, “The first group (of people) who will enter Paradise will be (glittering) like the moon on a full-moon night. They will neither spit therein, nor blow their noses therein nor relieve nature. Their utensils therein will be of gold and their combs of gold and silver; in their censers the aloeswood will be used, and their sweat will smell like musk.Everyone of them will have two wives; the marrow of the bones of the wives’ legs will be seen through the flesh out of excessive beauty. They (the people of Paradise) will neither have difference, not enemity (hatred) amongst themselves; their hearts will be as if one heart, and they will be glorifying Allaah in the morning and the afternoon,” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Vol. 4, Hadeeth No.468.)





Lesson 2: Shaykh Arafat al-Muhammedi: Tahdheeb al-Seerah, biography of the Messenger (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam).

Live Translation: Abu Sara Abdulilah bin Rabah Lahmami

Tweets (below):abuIyaadSP. Abu Iyaad Amjad ibn Muhammad Rafiq

12th Rajab 1435 [11th May 2014]

Continuing the Seerah lesson with Shaykh Arafaat...

{01} The Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) was buried on Tuesday, when the sun had set, and it is said on Wednesday... and he was 63.

{02} Aishah (radiyallaahu anhaa) said she heard the sound of the shovel used to dig the grave on the Wednesday night...

{03} Question is raised, why was the funeral delayed. Scholars mention 1st reason is that they differed whether he had passed away or not...

{04} and secondly, they differed about washing him and where should the Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) be buried...

{05} Thirdly, the Ansar themselves thought they had a reason to be part of the new leader to be chosen, but they became aware that ....

{06} ... that the khilaafah is in the Quraish, so all of three issues caused a delay in the burial.

{08} There are numerous reports about his age, some say 60, others, 63, others 65. Al-Nawawi explains reason for difference....

{09} Reason is that some add year of birth and death as included years in age which makes it 65 ... but most correct is 63.

{10} The age of 63 is in many narrations in Bukhari, Muslim from many companions including Aa'ishah, Mu'awiyah and others.

{11} Also Abu Bakr died at 63, Umar died at 63, Aa'shah died at 63, Uthmaan died at 83...

{12} In the next section, al-Nawawi cites from al-Hakim that the Prophet was born on Monday, received revelation on Monday, made hijrah ...

{13} ... on Monday etc.. but this narration in this order and wording is da'eef. However, there are supporting chains for individual things

{14} he was born on Monday, as occurs in Muslim, and Qur'an revealed on Monday in a report in Muslim - etc. Entering Madinah was on a Monday

{15} as is found in other reports... The Prophet was buried in three white garments, he did not have any shirt, or turban ...

{16} The Prophet was shrouded and placed next to the grave, and people began to enter sending salaat upon him, al-Abbaas was the first...

{17} then Banu Haashim, then the Muhaajiroon, then the Ansaar, then the rest of the people. And when the men had finished the children ...

{18} ... then the women. Thereafter he was buried, and al-Abbaas lowered him into the grave and Alee, and likewise al-Fadl and Qatham...

{19} ... who are the two sons of al-Abbaas. The Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) was BURIED in the very place that he died ...

{20} ... in the room of Aa'ishah... From the unique affairs to the Messeger is that the people prayed separately over him, unlike others...

{21} ... over whom the people pray in jamaa'ah...so this is something unique regarding the Messenger (sallallaahu alaihi wasallam).

{22} The fact that the sahaabah differed on various issues pertaining to the burial, and discussed the affairs, shows their concern...

{23} They discussed affairs with each other and came to agreements on how to proceed...

{24} The Prophet being buried in the place he died was unique to the Messenger (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) and is not for others....

{25} The hadeeth: Do not turn your houses into graves, pray in them (voluntary prayers) - is an indication of this...

{25} The last person to leave the grave was Qutham, son of al-Abbaas... and Shuqraan (mawlaa) of Messenger was from those who lowered ...

{26} ... the body into the grave... so the last of those with the body is Qutham, son of al-Abbaas and Shuqraan who placed at mat ...

{27} ... under the body of the Messenger... and this was an ijtihaad from himself to do this... but it is not to be done in general.

{28} - though some of the scholars say it was unique for the Messenger (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) and some of the Sahaabah said...

{29} that nothing should be placed between a body and the burial ground and this seems to be the correct position.

{30} The Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) was buried in the lahd, (a side opening in the grave)... the Messenger said ..
.
{31} "The Lahd is for us..." meaning this is how Muslims bury. It is allowed to bury in a straight grave, but the lahd is from the Sunnah.

{32} ... then his grave was covered with the soil. The Sunnah is to graves are to be filled and no more than a handspan above the ground...

{33} The Messenger (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) ordered Alee (ra) to not leave a grave but that he should level it to a handspan's height.

{34} Faatima (radiyallaahu anhaa) saw the Companions filling the grave and she turned to Anas bin Malik with sorrow and said...

{35} "How do you find it so easy to place that soil in the grave..." and he said kept quiet, because he was feeling the difficulty...

{36} ... that Fatimah was referring to... and he later explained that that day was a gloomy day and he felt sorrowful... because previously

{37} the Messenger was amongst them... and he felt it was the worst day to have transpired in his life.

{38} It is said that the Messenger's father died whilst he was in his mother's womb and this is the most correct of all views...

{39} ... his father died in Madinah as he had travelled there, and his mother died when he was six years old and his grandfather took ...

{40} ... took custody of him...but he died when the Messenger was 8 years old, so then Abu Talib took custody over him.

{41} He then became Messenger at age of 40 in Makkah, and he remained in Makkah for 13 years, then he made hijrah to Madinah...

{42] and he remained there for 10 years. He entered Madinah on Monday, 12 days into Rabee al-Awwal.

{43} A benefit regarding the lahd (niche in grave), some scholars say if soil is too soft, suffice with the grave only.. and if the ...

{44} ... the soil is hard and can hold up the roof of the lahd, then the lahd can be utilized and this is the Sunnah.

{45} this is the end of today's lesson.

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