Hadrat Zayd ibn Thaabit (ra), Session 20 The Scribe of The QuranThe Hour of Distress, Surah 9 v117.Zayd (ra) participates at Uhud and is given an Egyptian garment, at the time he was 15 and The Messenger ﷺ said, what an excellent youngster.The standard is given to Zayd (ra) as he has knowledge of The Quran.The jurits are 4, Umar, Alee, Zayd ibn Tha…

Hadrat Zayd ibn Thaabit (ra), Session 22The Scribe of The QuranThe First to PledgeThe companions with the most students who preserved the teachings... Zayd, Ibn Masood & Ibn Abbas (raa).Umar (ra) pays a visit to The Sacred Knowledge in the form of Zayd (ra) (Baihaqi).Zayd (ra) was 21 when The Messenger ﷺ departed the world.The First to PledgeZayd (…

Quran class Session 5Surah 25 v17-20Allah SWT will test us by means of others, even if we hide in a lizard's hole.How did you end up worshipping those who walked around the markets and who ate food ?Verse 17, 'Did you lead astray my servants' this refers to Prophet Isa (as), Uzair (as) & The Angels.The Quraysh ask The Messenger ﷺ about the personal…

Hadrat Zayd ibn Thaabit (ra), Session 21The Scribe of The QuranZayd (ra) The Learned.Ibn Abbas honours Zayd (ra) as the former has been commanded to honour the learned.We have been commanded to hold on to the stirrup of our teachers and seniors (Ibn An-Najjaar).It's not part of the Believers character that he flatters anyone except in seeking knowl…

Hadrat Zayd ibn Thaabit (ra), Session 19The Scribe of The QuranThe Prodigy Abu Bakr (ra), 'This is the daughter of such a man who was better than I. He was one of the Chiefs on the Day of Aqabah and had attended both Badr then fell as a martyr on The Day of Uhud' (Haakim).The daughters of Sa'ad ibn Rabee (ra) inherit from their father as Surah Nisa…

Hadrat Zayd ibn Thaabit (ra), Session 18 The Scribe of The QuranThe unmarried Zayd (ra) is sent to look for his future father in-law at Uhud.During the Battle of Uhud, The Messenger ﷺ sends Zayd (ra) [the future son in-law of Sa'ad ibn Rabee (ra)] to look for Sa'ad (ra), 'If you see him convey ny Salaam to him and inform him that The Messenger ﷺ as…

Hadrat Zayd ibn Thaabit (ra), Session 17The Scribe of The QuranThe Day of CriterionZayd (ra), Marwaan (rah) & The Hidden Scribes.Zayd (ra) was refused participation at Badr due to his tender age [12 years] (Al Isaabah).His elder brother Yazid (ra) is however a Badri.On the 17th of Ramadhan (The day of Badr) Zayd (ra) spent the entire night in volun…

Hadrat Zayd ibn Thaabit (ra), Session 16 The Scribe of The QuranI advise you to have shame towards Allah SWT just as you have shame towards a pious person (Ahmad).Zayd (ra) clarifies 2 matters...Muzaara - a seed is supplied by the landowner Mukhaaraba - the cultivator supplies the seed.Females, Hajj & The Farewell Tawaaf.…

Hadrat Zayd ibn Thaabit (ra), Session 15 The Scribe of The QuranThat they may see things that benefit them, Surah Hajj 22 v28.Makk means to ruin or destroy, thus Makkah either ruins you or destroys your sins.The worst of people are those who will lead people into making mistakes with puzzling questions (Tabarani).A man should be playful with his wi…

Hadrat Zayd ibn Thaabit (ra), Session 14 The Scribe of The QuranThe Qaa'if - an expert on the physicalities of people.Narratives about Inheritance.Zayd (ra) refuses to take an Oath at the pulpit in Al Madina masjid (Surah 22 vv 28 32 Those that hold in high esteem the Signs of Allah SWT comes from the piety of the heart).Zayd (ra) & the 7 sons of S…

Hadrat Zayd ibn Thaabit (ra), Session 13 The Scribe of The QuranThe Master of InheritanceThe most Compassionate of my Ummah, Abu Bakr (ra)The firmest in Commands, Umar (ra)The most true in modesty, Uthmaan (ra)The best in reciting the Book, Ubayy ibn Kaab (ra)The most knowledgeable in inheritance laws, Zayd ibn Thabit (ra)The most knowledge in the …

Hadrat Zayd ibn Thaabit (ra), Session 12The Scribe of The Quran"Hadrat Zayd ibn Thaabit (ra) once wrote to Hadrat Ubayy ibn Ka'ab (ra) saying, "Verily Allah (SWT) has made the tongue an interpreter for the heart and has made the heart a treasure chest and a shepherd - Thus silence is a veil for the ignorant and beauty for the scholars.The tongue th…

Hadrat Zayd ibn Thaabit (ra), Session 11 The Scribe of The QuranA supplication for insomnia given to Khalid (ra)'O Allah SWT Lord of the seven heavens and all that they give shade toLord of the earths and all that they supportLord of the devils and all those whom they lead astrayBe a Protector to me from all Your creation to prevent them from trans…

Hadrat Zayd ibn Thaabit (ra), Session 10 The Scribe of The QuranThe words of The Trustworthy Spirit (Jibreel as).A supplication for sleeplessness.'O Allah SWT the stars have set and the eyes are resting but you are The Ever Living, Self Subsisting!Make my night calm and my eyes sleep!' (Tabarani).A supplication given to Khalid (ra) as he was experi…

Hadrat Zayd ibn Thaabit (ra), Session 9 The Scribe of The QuranThe Recorded FootstepsZayd (ra) observes The Messenger ﷺ taking short steps whilst walking to Salaah as a person remains in Salaah as long as he is engaged in the effort of Salaah (Tabarani).Footsteps to Salaah* Rewards of Salah* Sins forgiven for each step* Good deeds recorded for each…

Quran class Session 4Surah 25 The Criterion Session 4 v13-16The Divine BindingVerse 13,' when they are cast therein bind them and constrict them' like the point of a spear.'People will be hammered into Jahnnam just like nails are hammered into walls.'Umar ibn Abdul Azeez (rah) (as Governor) recited verse 13 and sobbed so much arose and entered his …

Quran class Surah 25 The Criterion Session 3 v8-11The address of the folly of the unbelievers.The unbelievers say, why hasn't the Messenger ﷺ been give 'Aqala' blessings from all sides and an authority'The hour will not pass until my ummah will join the polythesists and worship idols.'The 7 Gates of HellJahannum, Hutamah, Lazza, Sa'ir, Saaar, Hawiy…

Hadrat Zayd ibn Thaabit (ra), Session 84 men from the Ansaar, Al Khazraj collected the Quran during the lifetime of The Messenger ﷺ...Ubaay ibn Ka'abMu'aazh ibn JabalZayd ibn Thabit Abu Zayd - (raa) Qays ibn al-Sakan ibn Za'awra, Banu An-Najjar, an Aqabee & Badri.The collectors are those who hear obey and thus collect it as per Abu Dar'daa (ra) (Ah…

Hadrat Zayd ibn Thaabit (ra), Session 7The Scribe of The QuranZayd (ra), The Prodigy, The Neighbour of The Messenger ﷺ.A blind man wished he could join the faithful in the campaigns, Surah 4 v95 is revealed.The Messenger ﷺ would correct any errors of Zayd (ra) (Tabarani).Surah 80 v 13-16, Written on honoured pages, Exalted & Purified. By the hands …

Hadrat Zayd ibn Thaabit (ra), Session 6The Scribe of The QuranZayd (ra) The Prodigy, The Neighbour of The Messenger ﷺWrite O Zayd (ra)!Place the Pen on your ear, indeed it helps keep the memory of the dictator sharp (Tirmidhi).The Messenger ﷺ had around 42 scribes (Majmoo Fatawaa).The utmost importance of an education.Zayd (ra) learnt how to write …

Hadrat Zayd ibn Thaabit (ra), Session 5.The Scribe of The QuranZayd (ra), The ProdigyBy the time The Messenger ﷺ migrated to Al Medina, Zayd (ra) was 11 years old and had memorised 17 Surahs from the Quran and took it upon himself to recite to The Messenger ﷺ who was delighted (Siyar).Whoever learns the Quran in his youth then Allah SWT will make i…

Surah 25 Session 2 v3-7The verses discuss the attributes of a True God!Can any originate creation then repeat it?The pagans ask regarding the Messenger ﷺ, why does he eat food & walk in the market places?All Prophets visited the market places and ate food, verse 20.'We only see a man like us!'Shayan saw the human form of Prophet Adam (as) but did n…

Surah 25 The Criterion Session 1'There are 7 recitals so choose whichever is easy to recite.''O Jibreel (as) I have been sent to many different types of people there are the unlettered, the young and old, those that have never read a book... It's revealed in 7 recitals to make matters easy' (Tirmidhi).The Quran is sent as a guardian over the previo…

Surah Noor v63-64 29th Final sessionThe previous nations addressed their Prophets by their names, the last Messenger ﷺ was addressed in a gentle manner due to the Great Esteem.'O you who believe respond to that which gives you life', Surah 8 v24.Jibreel (as) in the form of a bedouin asks about Islam.The folly of innovation whilst assuming one would…

Hadrat Zayd ibn Thaabit (ra), Session 4The Scribe of The QuranBlessed with WealthFutures & Options'Do not sell or buy date palms until the healthiness of their fruits are evident...' (Bukhari).'When Zayd (ra) departed the world, he left behind an amount of gold & silver that would be broken with axes.'…