Pearls from the Seerah (88): Road to Tabuk

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In this episode of Pearls from the Seerah, we continue the journey of the Expedition of Tabuk and reflect on powerful lessons from the road. The class covers the story of Abu Dharr falling behind, the Prophet’s ﷺ guidance when passing the dwellings of Thamud, fasting while travelling, the miracle of food during hardship, and important rulings learned during the journey. We also learn about the Prophet ﷺ praying behind Abd Al-Rahman ibn Awf, his stay in Tabuk, and narrations about the signs before the Hour, including the conquest of Jerusalem, the Plague of Amwas, and the future truce with the Romans. Weekly Seerah Class Al Wasl Village Masjid, Al Qusais Industrial 5, Dubai Every Sunday after Maghrib prayers Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/eLJu5dLCudSd2... Telegram updates, lectures & quizzes: https://t.me/seekingknowledgefaris Timestamps: 00:00 Opening 00:12 The Expedition of Tabuk 00:55 Abu Dharr Al-Ghifari Falls Behind 01:25 “If There Is Good in Him, Allah Will Bring Him” 02:28 Abu Dharr Walks Alone 03:15 A Man Walking on the Road 03:33 “It Is Abu Dharr” 03:39 The Prophet’s ﷺ Dua for Abu Dharr 04:00 The Authenticity Discussion 06:37 Weak Hadith and Matters of Belief 07:37 Arabic Question Translated into English 08:40 Using Weak Narrations in Seerah 09:41 Passing by Al-Hijr 10:03 The Dwellings of Thamud 11:05 The She-Camel of Salih عليه السلام 11:31 Thamud Defies Allah’s Command 12:25 Who Was Abu Righal? 14:34 Do Not Enter Places of Punishment Carelessly 15:59 The Prophet ﷺ Warns the Companions 17:03 Be Upright and Correct 18:50 Lessons of Fear and Reminder 20:32 Travelling with the Prophet ﷺ to Tabuk 21:07 Fasting While Travelling 22:59 No Harm and No Reciprocating Harm 23:14 Hardship vs. Harm in Fasting 24:49 The Muslims Need Food on the Road 25:25 Abu Bakr Asks the Prophet ﷺ to Make Dua 26:19 The Food Is Gathered 27:19 Hunger During the Expedition 27:35 Asking Permission to Slaughter the Camels 28:15 Umar Suggests a Better Solution 28:37 Dua for Blessing in the Food 29:28 The Greatness of Tawheed 31:52 The Ruling on a Tanned Animal Hide 32:34 Asking About the Water Skin 33:07 “Its Tanning Is Its Purification” 34:08 Can We Eat Horse Meat? 34:58 Abd Al-Rahman ibn Awf Leads the Prayer 35:18 The Prophet ﷺ Completes the Prayer 37:51 The Prophet ﷺ Stayed in Tabuk for 20 Days 38:10 Messages Sent to the Tribes and Heraclius 39:39 Six Signs Before the Hour 40:54 The Death of the Prophet ﷺ 41:11 The Conquest of Jerusalem 41:49 Wealth Becomes Abundant 42:20 A Great Trial Reaches Every Arab Home 42:34 A Truce with the Romans 43:01 The Romans Break the Treaty 44:49 Understanding These Narrations Properly 47:40 The Conquest of Jerusalem Explained 47:49 The Plague of Amwas 53:44 The Future Peace Treaty with the Romans 55:48 The Cross Is Raised 56:17 The Romans Betray the Treaty 56:27 The Great Battle 57:06 Lessons About Peace Treaties 57:31 Closing Reminder #Seerah #ProphetMuhammad #Tabuk #RoadToTabuk #AbuDharr #Thamud #Jerusalem #Romans #SignsOfTheHour #IslamicHistory #PearlsFromTheSeerah