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Abu 'Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah was a great Companion and one of the
10 Companions promised paradise. He accepted Islam in the very
earliest days and refused to leave the Prophet’s side even when the
Muslims faced extreme difficulty. He was given the title of Ameen
(trustworthy) by the Messenger and was a loyal and faithful
Companion his whole life.

His name was ‘Aamir bin Abdullah but he was


kunya: a title or
known by his kunya, Abu 'Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah. word implying or
He was given the title of Ameen, or the expressing respect
trustworthy of the nation.

Allah's Messenger said, " Every nation has an extremely trustworthy


man, and the trustworthy man of this (i.e. Muslim) nation is Abu
'Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah.“ Sahih al-Bukhari 3744

pagan: a person who Abu 'Ubaidah was one of the very first
worships many gods or Muslims and one of the five who accepted Islam
goddesses or the earth in one day. All five entered Islam through the
or nature
invitation of Abu Bakr As-Siddiq
The pagans of Makkah tried everything they
could to stop Islam spreading; they lied about oppression: treatment
of (a person or group of
the Prophet, called him crazy and a magician people) in a cruel or
and oppressed the Muslims. When they unfair way
refused to leave their religion, the Quraysh
made an agreement amongst themselves to cut off the Muslims
completely, stopping them from receiving food and basic necessities.

Abu 'Ubaidah was amongst the Muslims suffering


through these hard 3 years. The Messenger sent
some Muslims to the Kingdom of Aksum, Abyssinia Aks
um

where a just king An-Najashi would treat the Muslims


with kindness. Abu 'Ubaidah wouldn’t leave the
Prophet however, and remained with him despite the
hardships.
The Messenger then allowed the Muslims to make hijirah
to Madinah. In order to strengthen the brotherhood of
the believers and ensure that the Muhajirun (emigrants)
were supported after leaving their homes, he paired
Muhajirun with the Ansar (the Supporters of Madinah).
Abu 'Ubaidah was joined with Sa’d bin Muadh.

There is a famous hadith of the Messenger where he listed 10


Companions who are promised Paradise. These are the best of the
Companions and Abu 'Ubaidah is one of them!

Narrated 'Abdur-Rahman bin 'Awf that the Messenger of Allah 


said: "Abu Bakr is in Paradise, 'Umar is in Paradise, 'Uthman is in
Paradise, 'Ali is in Paradise, Talhah is in Paradise, Az-Zubair is in
Paradise, 'Abdur-Rahman bin 'Awf is in Paradise, Sa'd bin Abi Waqqas
is in Paradise, Sa'eed bin Zaid is in Paradise, and Abu 'Ubaidah bin Al-
Jarrah is in Paradise.“ Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3747 (authenticated by Al-Albaani)

Abu 'Ubaidah was deeply loyal to Allah, the Messenger


and the Muslims. He showed this throughout his life and
in particular on the battlefield of Badr. He was one of the
brave Muslims who faced the Quraysh even though their
army only had 300 soldiers and their enemy numbered
1000. His father was fighting against the Muslims on the side of the pagan
Quraysh and attempted to fight him. Abu 'Ubaidah tried to avoid
fighting him but eventually he had no choice, he finally faced him and
killed him. It was on this occasion that the following verse was revealed:

You (O Muhammad) will not find any people who believe in Allâh and
the Last Day, making friendship with those who oppose Allâh and His
Messenger (Muhammad ), even though they were their fathers or
their sons or their brothers or their kindred (people). For such He has
written Faith in their hearts, and strengthened them with Rûh (proofs,
light and true guidance) from Himself. And He will admit them to
Gardens (Paradise) under which rivers flow to dwell therein (forever).
Allâh is pleased with them, and they with Him. They are the Party of
Allâh. Verily, it is the Party of Allâh that will be the successful.
(Al-Mujadila 58:22)
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Abu 'Ubaidah was relied upon by the Caliphs after the death of the
Messenger to help them with the many difficulties and responsibilities
they now shouldered. Abu Bakr As-Siddiq, the first of the rightly
guided caliphs, advised leaders to seek Abu 'Ubaidah’s advice,
reportedly saying “Go to Abu 'Ubaidah, the one who is good-hearted
and lenient. The one who when he is oppressed, does not oppress; when
he is treated harshly, he pardons; when he is severed, he joins; and he is
merciful to the believers and harsh to the disbelievers.”

Umar bin Al-Khattab appointed Abu 'Ubaidah the


Amir of Syria. He didn’t inform anyone for a while after
he received the letter despite now being the leader of a
large and important area. He didn’t care for power or
status but instead viewed all Muslims as his brothers.
Umar once sent 40,000 dinars and 4,000 dirhams
with a servant messenger and told him to see what Abu
'Ubaidah did with the money. Abu 'Ubaidah gave
out the whole amount among the poor, when Umar heard he said
“Praise be to Allah who preserved for Islam men like this man.”¹ When
Umar visited his house, he found nothing but his sword, armour and
saddle. When questioned why he didn’t have more he replied that it was
enough to help him reach his destination.¹

Abu 'Ubaidah and his soldiers were marching through Syria and its
nearby lands when they were struck by a plague. Umar bin Al-
Khattab requested him to return to Madinah immediately but Abu
'Ubaidah replied that he did not want to leave the Muslim soldiers
and asked permission to stay. After some time, he became sick with
the plague and died at the age of 58. The great Companion Mu’adh
bin Jabal led his funeral prayer, and Amr bin Al-Aas and Ad’Dahhak
bin Qays  joined Muadh in burying him.

Abu 'Ubaidah as one of the earliest Muslims supported our


Messenger throughout his life. His characteristics of trustworthiness,
loyalty and piety are an example for all Muslims to follow. May Allah
reward Abu 'Ubaidah for his service to Islam and unite us with him in
Jannah. Aameen.

¹Siyaar A’lam An-Nubala) 11


1 Abu 'Ubaidah was known as Ameen.
True False

2 Ameen means…

The Trustworthy one The Brave one The Kind one

3 Who invited Abu 'Ubaidah to Islam?

4 Who did Abu 'Ubaidah kill in the battle of Badr?

5 How do we know that Abu 'Ubaidah will be in Jannah?

6 Why didn’t Abu 'Ubaidah want to leave Syria when there was a
plague?

7 What can you do to follow Abu 'Ubaidah’s great example?


ABU ‘UBAIDAH fact sheet
Place of BIRTH
IMPORTANT EVENTS
AND DEATH

Name & kunya

Ameen
Why he was called Ameen
ABU ‘UBAIDAH fact sheet

Quote about him A Hadith narrated about him

Character tRaits
#1 #2 #3

example example example


Abu 'Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah  was a Companion of the Prophet and
one of the 10 Companions promised paradise. He became Muslim in
the early days and wouldn’t leave the Prophet even when it was very
hard. He was given the title of Ameen (trustworthy) by the
Messenger and was a loyal Companion his whole life.

His name was ‘Aamir bin Abdullah but he was kunya: a title or
known by his kunya, Abu ‘Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah. word implying or
The Prophet gave him the title Ameen. expressing respect

Allah's Messenger said, " Every nation has an extremely trustworthy


man, and the trustworthy man of this (i.e. Muslim) nation is Abu
'Ubaida bin Al-Jarrah.“ Sahih al-Bukhari 3744

Abu 'Ubaidah was one of the very first Muslims, Abu Bakr As-Siddiq
asked him to become Muslim and he agreed. The pagans of Makkah
pagan: a person who
tried everything they could to stop Islam
worships many gods or spreading; they lied about the Prophet, called
goddesses or the earth him crazy and a magician and treated the
or nature Muslims badly. When they refused to leave
their religion, the Quraysh cut off the Muslims and stopped them from
receiving food and other things they needed.

Abu 'Ubaidah suffered with the Muslims for 3 hard


years. The Messenger sent some Muslims to the
Kingdom of Aksum, Abyssinia where a fair king An- Aks
um

Najashi would treat the Muslims with kindness.


However Abu 'Ubaidah wouldn’t leave the
Prophet, and stayed with him despite the hardships.

The Messenger then allowed the Muslims to make hijirah


to Madinah. The Muslims of Makkah left their homes and
families behind. The Prophet asked the Ansar, the
Muslims of Madinah, to help them. He paired them with a
Muslim from Makkah. Abu 'Ubaidah was joined with
Sa’d bin Muadh.
There is a famous hadith of the Messenger where he listed 10
Companions who are promised paradise. These are the best of the
Companions and Abu 'Ubaidah is one of them!

Narrated 'Abdur-Rahman bin 'Awf that the Messenger of Allah 


said: "Abu Bakr is in Paradise, 'Umar is in Paradise, 'Uthman is in
Paradise, 'Ali is in Paradise, Talhah is in Paradise, Az-Zubair is in
Paradise, 'Abdur-Rahman bin 'Awf is in Paradise, Sa'd bin Abi Waqqas
is in Paradise, Sa'eed bin Zaid is in Paradise, and Abu 'Ubaidah bin Al-
Jarrah is in Paradise.“ Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3747 (authenticated by Al-Albaani)

Abu 'Ubaidah was very loyal to Allah, the Messenger and


the Muslims. He showed this throughout his life and
especially in the battle of Badr. He was one of the brave
Muslims who fought the Quraysh even though their army
only had 300 soldiers and their enemy had 1000. His father
was fighting against the Muslims on the enemy side and tried to fight him.
Abu 'Ubaidah tried to avoid it but in the end he had no choice, he finally
faced him and killed him. It was at this time that this verse was revealed:

You (O Muhammad SAW) will not find any people who believe in Allâh
and the Last Day, making friendship with those who oppose Allâh and
His Messenger (Muhammad SAW), even though they were their fathers
or their sons or their brothers or their kindred (people). For such He has
written Faith in their hearts, and strengthened them with Rûh (proofs,
light and true guidance) from Himself. And He will admit them to
Gardens (Paradise) under which rivers flow to dwell therein (forever).
Allâh is pleased with them, and they with Him. They are the Party of
Allâh. Verily, it is the Party of Allâh that will be the successful. (Al-
Mujadila 58:22)

The Caliphs depended on Abu 'Ubaidah after the death of the


Messenger to help them with the many challenges they faced. Abu
Bakr As-Siddiq told leaders to ask for Abu 'Ubaidah’s advice, saying
“Go to Abu 'Ubaidah, the one who is good-hearted and lenient. The
one who when he is oppressed, does not oppress; when he is treated
harshly, he pardons; when he is severed, he joins; and he is merciful to
the believers and harsh to the disbelievers.”
16
Umar bin Al-Khattab made Abu 'Ubaidah the Amir
(leader) of Syria. He didn’t tell anyone for a while
despite now being the leader of a large and important
area. He didn’t care about power or importance but he
thought of all Muslims as his brothers. Umar once
sent 40,000 dinars and 4,000 dirhams with a servant
messenger and told him to see what Abu 'Ubaidah did
with the money. Abu 'Ubaidah gave it all out to the
poor, when Umar heard he said “Praise be to Allah who preserved
for Islam men like this man.”¹ When Umar visited his house, he found
nothing but his sword, armour and saddle. When questioned why he
didn’t have more, he replied that it was enough to help him reach his
destination.

Abu 'Ubaidah and his soldiers were marching through Syria when
they were struck by a plague. Umar bin Al-Khattab asked him to
return to Madinah straight away but Abu 'Ubaidah replied that he
did not want to leave the Muslim soldiers and asked if he could stay.
After some time, he became sick and died at the age of 58. The great
Companion Mu’adh bin Jabal led his funeral prayer, and Amr bin Al-
Aas and Ad’Dahhak bin Qays joined Mu’adh in burying him.

Abu 'Ubaidah as one of the earliest Muslims helped our Messenger


throughout his life. He was trustworthy, loyal and worshipped Allah
sincerely. He was an example for Muslims to copy. May Allah reward
Abu 'Ubaidah for his service to Islam and join us with him in Jannah.
Aameen.

¹Siyaar A’lam An-Nibala) 17


1 Abu 'Ubaidahwas known as Ameen.
True False

2 Ameen means the Brave one

True False

3 Who invited Abu 'Ubaidahto Islam?

Abu Bakr As-Siddiq Umar bin Al-Khattab

4 Who did Abu 'Ubaidahkill in the battle of Badr?

His father His brother

5 How do we know that Abu 'Ubaidahwill be in Jannah?

6 What did Abu 'Ubaidahdo with the money Umar bin Al-
Khattab sent him?

7 What can you do to follow Abu 'Ubaidah’s great example?


Abu 'Ubaidah was a great man who became Muslim
in the early days of Islam. The Prophet gave him the
title, Ameen, which means the Trustworthy one.
Abu 'Ubaidah became Muslim after Abu Bakr As-
Siddiq, the Prophet’s best friend, told him about
Islam. He was very loyal to the Prophet and would
not leave him even when the Quraysh were badly
harming the Muslims.
The Prophet knew the great character of Abu
'Ubaidah and gave him the title Ameen, which means
the Trustworthy one of the ummah. There is a famous
hadith where the Prophet names 10 Companions who
will be in Jannah and Abu 'Ubaidah is one of them!
He was very brave and fought in lots of battles. He
even had to fight against family members who were
attacking the Muslims.
Abu 'Ubaidah did not want lots of power or money,
instead he wanted to be a good Muslim and please
Allah. He gave lots in charity to poor people and did
not keep much wealth for himself.
After the Prophet died, the Caliphs Abu Bakr and
Umar needed his help with advice, fighting with the
Muslim army and governing Syria. When a sickness
spread through Syria, he stayed with the Muslim army
and did not leave to safety. He died in Syria after a life
of good actions pleasing to Allah.
May Allah reward Abu ‘'Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah!
Abu ‘Ubaidah True

became Muslim
in Madinah False

Abu ‘Ubaidah True

was known as
Ameen
False

Abu ‘Ubaidah True

was made
leader of Syria
False

Abu ‘Ubaidah True


did not fight
with the Muslim
army False

Abu ‘Ubaidah True


True
was promised Abu ‘Ubaidah
Jannah wanted money
False
and power False
Abu 'Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah  was a great Companion and one of
the 10 Companions promised paradise. He accepted Islam in the very
earliest days and refused to leave the Prophet’s side even when the
Muslims faced extreme difficulty. He was given the title of Ameen
(trustworthy) by the Messenger and was a loyal and faithful
Companion his whole life.

His name was ‘Aamir bin Abdullah but he was


kunya: a title or
known by his kunya, Abu 'Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah. word implying or
He was given the title of Ameen, or the expressing respect
trustworthy of the nation.

Allah's Messenger said, " Every nation has an extremely trustworthy


man, and the trustworthy man of this (i.e. Muslim) nation is Abu
'Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah.“ Sahih al-Bukhari 3744

pagan: a person who Abu 'Ubaidah was one of the very first
worships many gods or Muslims and one of the five who accepted Islam
goddesses or the earth in one day. All five entered Islam through the
or nature
invitation of Abu Bakr As-Siddiq
The pagans of Makkah tried everything they
could to stop Islam spreading; they lied about oppression: treatment
of (a person or group of
the Prophet, called him crazy and a magician people) in a cruel or
and oppressed the Muslims. When they unfair way
refused to leave their religion, the Quraysh
made an agreement amongst themselves to cut off the Muslims
completely, stopping them from receiving food and basic necessities.

Abu 'Ubaidah was amongst the Muslims suffering


through these hard 3 years. The Messenger sent
some Muslims to the Kingdom of Aksum, Abyssinia Aks
um

where a just king An-Najashi would treat the Muslims


with kindness. Abu 'Ubaidah wouldn’t leave the
Prophet however, and remained with him despite the
hardships.
The Messenger then allowed the Muslims to make hijirah
to Madinah. In order to strengthen the brotherhood of
the believers and ensure that the Muhajirun (emigrants)
were supported after leaving their homes, he paired
Muhajirun with the Ansar (the Supporters of Madinah).
Abu 'Ubaidah was joined with Sa’d bin Muadh.

There is a famous hadith of the Messenger where he listed 10 Companions


who are promised Paradise. These are the best of the Companions and
Abu 'Ubaidah is one of them!

Narrated 'Abdur-Rahman bin 'Awf that the Messenger of Allah 


said: "Abu Bakr is in Paradise, 'Umar is in Paradise, 'Uthman is in
Paradise, 'Ali is in Paradise, Talhah is in Paradise, Az-Zubair is in
Paradise, 'Abdur-Rahman bin 'Awf is in Paradise, Sa'd bin Abi Waqqas
is in Paradise, Sa'eed bin Zaid is in Paradise, and Abu 'Ubaidah bin Al-
Jarrah is in Paradise.“ Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3747 (authenticated by Al-Albaani)

Abu 'Ubaidah was deeply loyal to Allah, the Messenger


and the Muslims. He showed this throughout his life and
in particular on the battlefield of Badr. He was one of the
brave Muslims who faced the Quraysh even though their
army only had 300 soldiers and their enemy numbered
1000. His father was fighting against the Muslims on the side of the pagan
Quraysh and attempted to fight him. Abu 'Ubaidah tried to avoid
fighting him but eventually he had no choice, he finally faced him and
killed him. It was on this occasion that the following verse was revealed:

You (O Muhammad) will not find any people who believe in Allâh and
the Last Day, making friendship with those who oppose Allâh and His
Messenger (Muhammad ), even though they were their fathers or
their sons or their brothers or their kindred (people). For such He has
written Faith in their hearts, and strengthened them with Rûh (proofs,
light and true guidance) from Himself. And He will admit them to
Gardens (Paradise) under which rivers flow to dwell therein (forever).
Allâh is pleased with them, and they with Him. They are the Party of
Allâh. Verily, it is the Party of Allâh that will be the successful.
(Al-Mujadila 58:22)
Abu 'Ubaidah was relied upon by the Caliphs after the death of the
Messenger to help them with the many difficulties and responsibilities
they now shouldered. Abu Bakr As-Siddiq, the first of the rightly
guided caliphs, advised leaders to seek Abu 'Ubaidah’s advice,
reportedly saying “Go to Abu 'Ubaidah, the one who is good-hearted
and lenient. The one who when he is oppressed, does not oppress; when
he is treated harshly, he pardons; when he is severed, he joins; and he is
merciful to the believers and harsh to the disbelievers.”

Umar bin Al-Khattab appointed Abu 'Ubaidah the


Amir of Syria. He didn’t inform anyone for a while after
he received the letter despite now being the leader of a
large and important area. He didn’t care for power or
status but instead viewed all Muslims as his brothers.
Umar once sent 40,000 dinars and 4,000 dirhams
with a servant messenger and told him to see what Abu
'Ubaidah did with the money. Abu 'Ubaidah gave
out the whole amount among the poor, when Umar heard he said
“Praise be to Allah who preserved for Islam men like this man.”¹ When
Umar visited his house, he found nothing but his sword, armour and
saddle. When questioned why he didn’t have more he replied that it was
enough to help him reach his destination.¹

Abu 'Ubaidah and his soldiers were marching through Syria and its
nearby lands when they were struck by a plague. Umar bin Al-
Khattab requested him to return to Madinah immediately but Abu
'Ubaidah replied that he did not want to leave the Muslim soldiers
and asked permission to stay. After some time, he became sick with
the plague and died at the age of 58. The great Companion Mu’adh
bin Jabal led his funeral prayer, and Amr bin Al-Aas and Ad’Dahhak
bin Qays  joined Muadh in burying him

Abu 'Ubaidah as one of the earliest Muslims supported our


Messenger throughout his life. His characteristics of trustworthiness,
loyalty and piety are an example for all Muslims to follow. May Allah
reward Abu 'Ubaidah for his service to Islam and unite us with him in
Jannah. Aameen.

¹Siyaar A’lam An-Nubala)


1 Abu 'Ubaidah was known as Ameen.
True False

2 Ameen means…

The Trustworthy one The Brave one The Kind one

3 Who invited Abu 'Ubaidah to Islam?

4 Who did Abu 'Ubaidah kill in the battle of Badr?

5 How do we know that Abu 'Ubaidah will be in Jannah?

6 Why didn’t Abu 'Ubaidah want to leave Syria when there was a
plague?

7 What can you do to follow Abu 'Ubaidah’s great example?


ABU ‘UBAIDAH fact sheet
Place of BIRTH
IMPORTANT EVENTS
AND DEATH

Name & kunya

Ameen
Why he was called Ameen
ABU ‘UBAIDAH fact sheet
Quote about him A Hadith narrated about him

Character traits
#1 #2 #3

example example example


Abu 'Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah  was a Companion of the Prophet and
one of the 10 Companions promised paradise. He became Muslim in
the early days and wouldn’t leave the Prophet even when it was very
hard. He given the title of Ameen (trustworthy) by the Messenger
and was a loyal Companion his whole life.

His name was ‘Aamir bin Abdullah but he was kunya: a title or
known by his kunya, Abu ‘Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah. word implying or
The Prophet gave him the title Ameen. expressing respect

Allah's Messenger said, " Every nation has an extremely trustworthy


man, and the trustworthy man of this (i.e. Muslim) nation is Abu
'Ubaida bin Al-Jarrah.“ Sahih al-Bukhari 3744

Abu 'Ubaidah was one of the very first Muslims, Abu Bakr As-Siddiq
asked him to become Muslim and he agreed. The pagans of Makkah
pagan: a person who
tried everything they could to stop Islam
worships many gods or spreading; they lied about the Prophet, called
goddesses or the earth him crazy and a magician and treated the
or nature Muslims badly. When they refused to leave
their religion, the Quraysh cut off the Muslims and stopped them from
receiving food and other things they needed.

Abu 'Ubaidah suffered with the Muslims for 3 hard


years. The Messenger sent some Muslims to the
Kingdom of Aksum, Abyssinia where a fair king An- Aks
um

Najashi would treat the Muslims with kindness.


However Abu 'Ubaidah wouldn’t leave the
Prophet, and stayed with him despite the hardships.

The Messenger then allowed the Muslims to make hijrah


to Madinah. The Muslims of Makkah left their homes and
families behind. The Prophet asked the Ansar, the
Muslims of Madinah, to help them. He paired them with a
Muslim from Makkah. Abu 'Ubaidah was joined with
Sa’d bin Muadh.
There is a famous hadith of the Messenger where he listed 10
Companions who are promised paradise. These are the best of the
Companions and Abu 'Ubaidah is one of them!

Narrated 'Abdur-Rahman bin 'Awf that the Messenger of Allah 


said: "Abu Bakr is in Paradise, 'Umar is in Paradise, 'Uthman is in
Paradise, 'Ali is in Paradise, Talhah is in Paradise, Az-Zubair is in
Paradise, 'Abdur-Rahman bin 'Awf is in Paradise, Sa'd bin Abi Waqqas
is in Paradise, Sa'eed bin Zaid is in Paradise, and Abu 'Ubaidah bin Al-
Jarrah is in Paradise.“ Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3747 (authenticated by Al-Albaani)

Abu 'Ubaidah was very loyal to Allah, the Messenger and


the Muslims. He showed this throughout his life and
especially in the battle of Badr. He was one of the brave
Muslims who fought the Quraysh even though their army
only had 300 soldiers and their enemy had 1000. His father
was fighting against the Muslims on the enemy side and tried to fight him.
Abu 'Ubaidah tried to avoid it but in the end he had no choice, he finally
faced him and killed him. It was at this time that this verse was revealed:

You (O Muhammad SAW) will not find any people who believe in Allâh
and the Last Day, making friendship with those who oppose Allâh and
His Messenger (Muhammad SAW), even though they were their fathers
or their sons or their brothers or their kindred (people). For such He has
written Faith in their hearts, and strengthened them with Rûh (proofs,
light and true guidance) from Himself. And He will admit them to
Gardens (Paradise) under which rivers flow to dwell therein (forever).
Allâh is pleased with them, and they with Him. They are the Party of
Allâh. Verily, it is the Party of Allâh that will be the successful. (Al-
Mujadila 58:22)

The Caliphs depended on Abu 'Ubaidah after the death of the


Messenger to help them with the many challenges they faced. Abu
Bakr As-Siddiq told leaders to ask for Abu 'Ubaidah’s advice, saying
“Go to Abu 'Ubaidah, the one who is good-hearted and lenient. The
one who when he is oppressed, does not oppress; when he is treated
harshly, he pardons; when he is severed, he joins; and he is merciful to
the believers and harsh to the disbelievers.”
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Umar bin Al-Khattab made Abu 'Ubaidah the Amir
(leader) of Syria. He didn’t tell anyone for a while
despite now being the leader of a large and important
area. He didn’t care about power or importance but he
thought of all Muslims as his brothers. Umar once
sent 40,000 dinars and 4,000 dirhams with a servant
messenger and told him to see what Abu 'Ubaidah did
with the money. Abu 'Ubaidah gave it all out to the
poor, when Umar heard he said “Praise be to Allah who preserved
for Islam men like this man.”¹ When Umar visited his house, he found
nothing but his sword, armour and saddle. When questioned why he
didn’t have more, he replied that it was enough to help him reach his
destination.

Abu 'Ubaidah and his soldiers were marching through Syria when
they were struck by a plague. Umar bin Al-Khattab asked him to
return to Madinah straight away but Abu 'Ubaidah replied that he
did not want to leave the Muslim soldiers and asked if he could stay.
After some time, he became sick and died at the age of 58. The great
Companion Mu’adh bin Jabal led his funeral prayer, and Amr bin Al-
Aas and Ad’Dahhak bin Qays joined Mu’adh in burying him.

Abu 'Ubaidah as one of the earliest Muslims helped our Messenger


throughout his life. He was trustworthy, loyal and worshipped Allah
sincerely. He was an example for Muslims to copy. May Allah reward
Abu 'Ubaidah for his service to Islam and join us with him in Jannah.
Aameen.

¹Siyaar A’lam An-Nibala) 29


1 Abu 'Ubaidahwas known as Ameen.
True False

2 Ameen means the Brave one

True False

3 Who invited Abu 'Ubaidahto Islam?

Abu Bakr As-Siddiq Umar bin Al-Khattab

4 Who did Abu 'Ubaidahkill in the battle of Badr?

His father His brother

5 How do we know that Abu 'Ubaidahwill be in Jannah?

6 What did Abu 'Ubaidahdo with the money Umar bin Al-
Khattab sent him?

7 What can you do to follow Abu 'Ubaidah’s great example?


Abu 'Ubaidah was a great man who became Muslim
in the early days of Islam. The Prophet gave him the
title, Ameen, which means the Trustworthy one.
Abu 'Ubaidah became Muslim after Abu Bakr As-
Siddiq, the Prophet’s best friend, told him about
Islam. He was very loyal to the Prophet and would
not leave him even when the Quraysh were badly
harming the Muslims.
The Prophet knew the great character of Abu
'Ubaidah and gave him the title Ameen, which means
the Trustworthy one of the ummah. There is a famous
hadith where the Prophet names 10 Companions who
will be in Jannah and Abu 'Ubaidah is one of them!
He was very brave and fought in lots of battles. He
even had to fight against family members who were
attacking the Muslims.
Abu 'Ubaidah did not want lots of power or money,
instead he wanted to be a good Muslim and please
Allah. He gave lots in charity to poor people and did
not keep much wealth for himself.
After the Prophet died, the Caliphs Abu Bakr and
Umar needed his help with advice, fighting with the
Muslim army and governing Syria. When a sickness
spread through Syria, he stayed with the Muslim army
and did not leave to safety. He died in Syria after a life
of good actions pleasing to Allah.
May Allah reward Abu 'Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah!
Abu ‘Ubaidah True

became Muslim
in Madinah False

Abu ‘Ubaidah True

was known as
Ameen
False

Abu ‘Ubaidah True

was made
leader of Syria
False

Abu ‘Ubaidah True


did not fight
with the Muslim
army False

Abu ‘Ubaidah True


True
was promised Abu ‘Ubaidah
Jannah wanted money
False
and power False
1 Abu 'Ubaidah was known as Ameen.
True False

2 Ameen means…

The Trustworthy one The Brave one The Kind one

3 Who invited Abu 'Ubaidah to Islam?


Abu Bakr As-Siddiq

4 Who did Abu 'Ubaidah kill in the battle of Badr?

His father

5 How do we know that Abu 'Ubaidah will be in Jannah?

The Messenger named Abu Ubaidah in a hadith as


one of the 10 of his Companions who were promised
Jannah.
6 Why didn’t Abu 'Ubaidah want to leave Syria when there was a
plague?
He wanted to stay with the Muslim army.

7 What can you do to follow Abu 'Ubaidah’s great example?


Student’s own response but could include, be
trustworthy, make hijrah, give to the poor, love and
hate for Allah’s sake, be humble and be brave.
1 Abu ‘'Ubaidah was known as Ameen.
True False

2 Ameen means the Brave one

True False

3 Who invited Abu 'Ubaidah to Islam?

Abu Bakr As-Siddiq Umar bin Al-Khattab

4 Who did Abu 'Ubaidah kill in the battle of Badr?

His father His brother

5 How do we know that Abu 'Ubaidah will be in Jannah?

The Messenger named Abu Ubaidah in a hadith as


one of the 10 of his Companions who were promised
Jannah.
6 What did Abu 'Ubaidah do with the money Umar bin Al-
Khattab sent him?

He gave it out to poor people.

7 What can you do to follow Abu 'Ubaidah’s great example?


Student’s own response but could include, be
trustworthy, make hijrah, give to the poor, love and
hate for Allah’s sake, be humble and be brave.
Abu ‘Ubaidah True

became Muslim
in Madinah False

Abu ‘Ubaidah True

was known as
Ameen
False

Abu ‘Ubaidah True

was made
leader of Syria
False

Abu ‘Ubaidah True


did not fight
with the Muslim
army False

Abu Ubaidah True


True
was promised Abu Ubaidah
Jannah wanted money
False
and power False
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