Episode 173

Zahir ibn Haram (ra): Low Self-Esteem Until He Met the Prophet ﷺ | The Firsts | Dr. Omar Suleiman

About this lecture

Zahir (ra) was a man who struggled with his appearance and low self-esteem — until the Prophet ﷺ uplifted his heart in a beautiful and unforgettable way. Through gifts, genuine respect, and a lighthearted joke, the Prophet ﷺ made Zahir ibn Haram al-Ashja’i (ra) feel valued when others overlooked him. 0:00 - Introduction 0:51 - The tribal background of Zahir ibn Haram (ra) 5:22 - The Prophet ﷺ and Zahir (ra) gave gifts to each other 9:40 - The Prophet ﷺ’s uplifting humor with Zahir (ra) 13:24 - Zahir (ra)'s role in the Battle of Badr 14:54 - How the Prophet ﷺ joked with others #thefirsts #sahaba #selfworth #humor #seerah #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!