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    The Brave Soldier: Visit To The Holy Land

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    1) Az-Zubair helped establish a strong Muslim state in Medina under the leadership of the Prophet Muhammad and helped invite tribes to Islam. 2) Az-Zubair accompanied the Prophet on the pilgrimage to Mecca but they were denied entry by the Quraysh, leading to negotiations. 3) Az-Zubair later led troops in conquering Mecca for Islam and removing idols from the Kaaba, and helped expand Muslim rule across Arabia through military campaigns.

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    1) Az-Zubair helped establish a strong Muslim state in Medina under the leadership of the Prophet Muhammad and helped invite tribes to Islam. 2) Az-Zubair accompanied the Prophet on the pilgrimage to Mecca but they were denied entry by the Quraysh, leading to negotiations. 3) Az-Zubair later led troops in conquering Mecca for Islam and removing idols from the Kaaba, and helped expand Muslim rule across Arabia through military campaigns.

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    1) Az-Zubair helped establish a strong Muslim state in Medina under the leadership of the Prophet Muhammad and helped invite tribes to Islam. 2) Az-Zubair accompanied the Prophet on the pilgrimage to Mecca but they were denied entry by the Quraysh, leading to negotiations. 3) Az-Zubair later led troops in conquering Mecca for Islam and removing idols from the Kaaba, and helped expand Muslim rule across Arabia through military campaigns.

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    The Brave Soldier: Visit To The Holy Land

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    1) Az-Zubair helped establish a strong Muslim state in Medina under the leadership of the Prophet Muhammad and helped invite tribes to Islam. 2) Az-Zubair accompanied the Prophet on the pilgrimage to Mecca but they were denied entry by the Quraysh, leading to negotiations. 3) Az-Zubair later led troops in conquering Mecca for Islam and removing idols from the Kaaba, and helped expand Muslim rule across Arabia through military campaigns.

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    The brave soldier

    continued from ... Migration to Al-Madinah

    Day after day, Az-Zubair ‫ رض ي هللا عنه‬and his brothers in Islam established a
    fairly strong state in Al-Madinah with the help of Allâh and under the
    leadership of the Prophet ‫صلى هللا عليه و سلم‬. They started inviting other tribes to
    Islam and deterring any tribe that tried to assault them.

    Visit to the Holy Land


    Az-Zubair ‫ رضي هللا عنه‬and his fellow Muslims were informed by the Prophet ‫صلى‬
    ‫ هللا عليه و سلم‬that they should perform pilgrimage. The Prophet ‫ صلى هللا عليه و سلم‬and
    many of his companions marched to Makkah barely armed. The Quraish
    received news of the Muslims' march. They asked some of their horsemen to
    prevent the Muslims from entering Makkah.

    The Muslims camped at a place called Hudaybiya. The chiefs of the Quraish
    sent their envoys to the Prophet ‫ صلى هللا عليه و سلم‬to inquire about the reason they
    came to Makkah. They knew that the Muslims wanted to perform pilgrimage
    peacefully. The pagans denied the Muslims this chance. They negotiated an
    agreement with the Prophet ‫ ص لى هللا علي ه و س لم‬to stop war for ten years and to
    permit the Muslims to perform pilgrimage the coming year.

    However, the Quraish failed to respect their word. They attacked some of the
    Muslims's allies and killed as many as forty of them. The Prophet ‫صلى هللا عليه و‬
    ‫ س لم‬knew of the Quraish's breach of the agreement and decided to conquer
    Makkah. It was a big stride forward. The Muslims prepared themselves to
    conquer the city and put an end to idolatry.

    The Conqueror
    The brave soldier
    Az-Zubair led the left wing of the army and marched to Makkah under the
    leadership of the Prophet ‫صلى هللا عليه و سلم‬. Ten thousand Muslims were ready to
    fight their last battle against the idolaters in Arabia. Before conquering the
    city, the Prophet ‫ صلى هللا عليه و سلم‬announced that the Muslims did not wish to
    shed any blood. Hence, he declared that if no resistance was made, all
    Makkans would be safe and secure. Upon entering Makkah, Az-Zubair ‫رضي هللا‬
    ‫ عنه‬advanced toward the Prophet ‫ رضي هللا عنه‬and cleaned dust from the Prophet's
    blessed face.

    Mercy of Islam
    Az-Zubair ‫ رضي هللا عنه‬longed much to revenge himself on those who oppressed
    him and his brothers in Islam. However, he had no choice but to obey the
    orders of the Prophet ‫صلى هللا عليه و سلم‬. He was witness to the merciful position of
    the Prophet ‫ صلى هللا عليه و سلم‬toward the pagans. As Muslims cleaned the vicinity
    of the Ka'bah from idols, the Prophet ‫ صلى هللا عليه و سلم‬stood on a high place and
    inquired how the Quraish expected he would treat them. They all replied that
    they knew he would be merciful to them. He assured them and told them that
    they were free and no harm would befall them.

    Expansion over Arabia


    As the Muslims finished with their job in Makkah, they received news that
    Hawazen tribe in Ta'if were preparing to fight against them. The Prophet ‫صلى هللا‬
    ‫ عليه و سلم‬commanded his Companions to march to Ta'if and conquer Hawazen.
    The Muslims felt that they had become very strong. Some of them said:
    “No one on earth can defeat us from now on.”
    As they met the army of Hawazen, many of them fled from the battle scene.
    Only the Prophet ‫ص لى هللا علي ه و س لم‬, Az-Zubair ‫ رض ي هللا عنه‬and a few other
    Companions of the Prophet ‫ ص لى هللا علي ه و س لم‬kept their positions and bravely
    fought a big battle. The leader of Hawazen saw a tall man penetrating their
    rows. He inquired who was that man. They told him that the man was Az-
    Zubair ‫رضي هللا عنه‬. He praised him and asked his men to show bravery. Finally,
    the Muslims, thanks to the steadfast position taken by the Prophet ‫صلى هللا عليه و‬
    ‫ سلم‬and his sincere Companions, returned to the battlefield and defeated their
    enemy.
    The brave soldier

    Az-Zubair ‫ رضي هللا عنه‬continued his struggle for the cause of Islam. The Prophet
    ‫ صلى هللا عليه و سلم‬received news that the Romans in Syria were angry to know that
    Muslims conquered all of Arabia. They were intent to invade the Islamic State.
    The Prophet ‫ صلى هللا عليه و سلم‬ordered his Companions to march to Jordan before
    the Romans entered Arabia. Three thousand soldiers marched to Muta, a place
    on the northern borders of Arabia. Az-Zubair ‫ رضي هللا عنه‬fought a big battle and
    with his fellow Muslims showed the Romans how strong the Muslims had
    become.

    He was also in the front lines when the Prophet ‫ صلى هللا عليه و سلم‬commanded his
    Companions to march to the north borders of Arabia to deter the Romans
    again. He shared in Tabuk excursion in the hot season of summer and
    performed his duties to the best of his ability.

    When the Prophet ‫ صلى هللا عليه و سلم‬passed away, Az-Zubair ‫ رضي هللا عنه‬felt very sad
    to lose his leader and teacher. However, he continued his efforts to spread the
    message of Islam and implement the teachings of the leader.

    Steadfast to the End


    Abu Bakr ‫ رضي هللا عنه‬was elected as Caliph (ruler) immediately after the Prophet
    ‫ ص لى هللا علي ه و س لم‬had passed away. Arabs around Makkah and remote areas
    revolted against the Muslims and apostated. Az-Zubair ‫ رضي هللا عنه‬was one of
    the leaders who subdued the apostates and brought order again to the Islamic
    state. He fought all those who attempted to stop the light of Allâh.

    Az-Zubair considered himself a soldier of Islam. He always joined the Muslim


    army to fight against disbelievers. He shared in the Yarmuk battle against the
    Romans. The Muslim army defeated the Romans and liberated Syria.

    One man Equal to one thousand Men


    The brave soldier
    Az-Zubair ‫ رضي هللا عنه‬was well known for his courage and skill in wars. He used
    his sword for the support of Islam in case there had been any aggression
    against Islam or the Muslims. After the death of Abu Bakr ‫رضي هللا عنه‬, 'Umar bin
    Al-Khattab ‫ رضي هللا عنه‬was selected as Caliph. He gave his orders to 'Amr bin
    Al-'Aas ‫ رضي هللا عنه‬to conquer Egypt. The Romans in Egypt were oppressing the
    people. He was told by the Caliph that his mission was to liberate it from their
    unjust rule. After conquering most part of Egypt, 'Amr bin Al-'Aas ‫رضي هللا عنه‬
    asked the Caliph to send him supplies and support. 'Umar ‫ رضي هللا عنه‬sent four
    men to him, one of whom was Az-Zubair ‫رضي هللا عنه‬. He told him that these four
    men were equal to four thousand soldiers.

    'Umar bin Al-Khattab ‫ رض ي هللا عنه‬chose Az-Zubair ‫ رض ي هللا عنه‬as one of the six
    persons who would possibly be the next Caliph after him. This selection shows
    the rank that Az-Zubair ‫ رضي هللا عنه‬had among the Companions of the Prophet
    ‫ص لى هللا علي ه و س لم‬. All the senior Companions of the Prophet ‫ص لى هللا علي ه و س لم‬
    consulted among themselves and finally selected 'Uthman bin 'Affan ‫رضي هللا عنه‬
    to be the Caliph. Az-Zubair ‫ رضي هللا عنه‬continued his endeavours under the rule
    of 'Uthman ‫ رض ي هللا عنه‬in spreading the light of Islam. He joined the Muslim
    army wherever it was dispatched to liberate human beings from the worship of
    false deities and turn them to the worship of the One Allâh.

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