Episode 169

Al-Baraa ibn Aazib (ra): He Described the Grave in Detail | The Firsts | Dr. Omar Suleiman

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He was only ten when the Prophet ﷺ entered Madinah, a day Al-Baraa ibn Aazib (ra) would never forget. He described the Prophet ﷺ’s face as being “like the light of the full moon”, his character as the example for all, and his life as a model of devotion. From learning the Prophet ﷺ’s sunnahs of compassion to standing beside him in the battles of Khandaq and Hunayn, Al-Baraa (ra) witnessed beauty, bravery, and miracles, including the overflowing well of Hudaybiyyah. Years later, he narrated the hadith of the grave, preserving the Prophet ﷺ’s words about the soul’s journey after death. 00:00 - Introduction to the Young Ansar 01:18 - Al-Baraa (ra)’s Family and Early Life 05:29 - The Prophet ﷺ’s Arrival in Medina 10:12 Al-Baraa (ra)’s First Interaction with the Prophet ﷺ 23:34 - Al-Baraa’s Description of the Prophet ﷺ 26:37 The Prophet ﷺ’s Teachings and Commands 30:26 - Al-Baraa’s Youth and Exemptions from Battles 36:03 - Prophet ﷺ’s Leadership in the Trenches 44:16 - Courage in the Battle of Hunayn 48:03 - Calling Yemen to Islam 50:06 - Narrations of the Prophet ﷺ’s Practices 01:03:49 - Legacy and Final Reflections #thefirsts #sahaba #seerah Click SUBSCRIBE and hit the 🔔 icon to receive the latest updates from Yaqeen! Visit http://www.yaqeeninstitute.org for full access to all research publications, infographics, and videos. Join the conversation on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @yaqeeninstitute!