Episode 171

Bishr ibn al-Baraa (ra): The Story of the Poisoning of the Prophet ﷺ | The Firsts | Dr Omar Suleiman

About this lecture

Like his father, Al-Baraa ibn Ma'roor (ra), Bishr (ra) was an early Muslim and fierce defender of the faith. His story is forever marked by an incredible act of sacrifice. When poisoned food was served to the Prophet ﷺ, Bishr (ra) began eating alongside him. He died as a result, becoming a martyr who showed ultimate devotion. Discover even more about Bishr (ra), including some of the verses of the Qur’an that are connected to him. 0:00 - Bishr (ra) called “leader” by the Prophet ﷺ 2:03 - The context of Surah al-Baqarah, ayah 90 8:59 - The context of Surah Al-i Imran, ayah 154 15:29 - The attempted poisoning of the Prophet ﷺ 20:32 - Bishr (ra)'s mother sent him salam in the Barzakh #thefirsts #sahaba #poisoning #prophetmuhammad #omarsuleiman #RTthefirst 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!