Episode 170

Al-Baraa ibn Ma’roor (ra): He Made Two Good Mistakes | The Firsts | Sahaba | Dr. Omar Suleiman

About this lecture

Long before the qiblah was officially changed, Al-Baraa ibn Ma'roor (ra) chose to pray facing the Ka’bah. What motivated this decision? Known for his unwavering piety and eagerness to do good without being asked, Al-Baraa ibn Ma'roor (ra) was a devoted companion and an early supporter of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his call to Islam. His sincerity, foresight, and deep self-reflection made him stand out. He passed away before the Prophet ﷺ’s hijrah to Medina — learn what the Prophet ﷺ did upon visiting his grave. 0:00 - The many Sahabah named Al-Baraa 1:35 - Al-Baraa (ra) in the two pledges of Aqaba 4:48 - Why he is known as jurist of the soul 7:40 - The wives and children of Al-Baraa (ra) 12:12 - Praying towards Mecca before the qiblah changed 21:50 - Al-Baraa (ra) died waiting for the Prophet ﷺ #thefirsts #sahaba #omarsuleiman 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!