Episode 188

Safwan ibn al-Mu’attal (ra): Slandered for Helping A Woman | The Firsts

About this lecture

In this episode of *The Firsts*, Sheikh Omar Suleiman shines a light on the often-overlooked companion Safwan ibn al-Mu'attal (ra) — the man falsely accused alongside Aisha (ra) in the incident of *Hadithatul Ifk*. The lecture explores Safwan's noble character, his dignified conduct during the incident, the Prophet's ﷺ defense of him, and the deeply human emotions that followed — including his confrontation with Hassan ibn Thabit — offering powerful lessons on slander, justice, and healing.