Episode 151

Ammar ibn Yasir (ra): Post Traumatic Sacrifice | The Firsts | Sahaba Stories | Dr. Omar Suleiman

About this lecture

The son of the first martyrs, a martyr himself, and the father of a martyr. Ammar ibn Yasir (ra) was part of a family chosen by Allah for shahadah. Learn his inspiring story, from being one of the first Muslims; facing torture and witnessing the martyrdom of his parents, Sumayyah (ra) and Yasir (ra); building masajid and fighting battles alongside the Prophet ﷺ; and ultimately sacrificing his life for the truth, a path that his son Muhammad (rh) would follow after him. 0:00 - The Sahabi who emblemizes Gaza most 5:50 - Ammar (ra)’s parents: Sumayyah (ra) and Yasir (ra) 10:22 - Ammar (ra) embraces Islam 15:47 - Witnessing the martyrdom of his parents 24:55 - The persecution and torture of Ammar (ra) 31:39 - The worship, wisdom, and hijrah of Ammar (ra) 40:45 - Building Masjid Quba in Madinah 45:30 - Battling alongside the Prophet ﷺ 52:13 - Ammar (ra) as the governor in Iraq 57:11 - The martyrdom of Ammar (ra) in the fitnah 1:04:05 - Muhammad ibn Ammar (rh), another martyr The Firsts is a weekly video series by Dr. Omar Suleiman that chronicles the lives of the Sahaba (the companions of the Prophet ﷺ) during and after the time of the Prophet ﷺ. #thefirsts #sahaba #islamichistory 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!