Episode 167

Zayd ibn Al-Arqam (ra): Exposer of Hypocrites | The Firsts | Dr. Omar Suleiman

About this lecture

Zayd ibn al-Arqam (ra) — the companion whose truth was confirmed by revelation. Raised by the poet-warrior Abdullah ibn Rawaha (ra), he grew up among the earliest Ansar, too young to fight at Badr and Uhud but chosen to guard Madinah. His courage exposed the hypocrisy of Abdullah ibn Ubayy ibn Salul — a moment so powerful that Surah al-Munafiqun was revealed to confirm his words. From patience through blindness to the miracle of his sight restored, Zayd’s life embodies sincerity, steadfastness, and divine honor. He went on to narrate many core hadiths about prayer, du‘a, and purity — teachings we practice every day. 00:00 - Introduction: The many Zayds in Islamic history 04:52 - The life and legacy of Zayd ibn al-Arqam (ra) 10:17 - Zayd (ra)’s and the hypocrites in Medina 16:27 - Zayd (ra)’s role in the Battle of Uhud 28:26 - The Prophet ﷺ’s trust in Zayd (ra) 31:16 - The Prophet ﷺ’s reassurance and revelation 47:29 - The incident of Mu’ta and its aftermath 50:00 - Zayd (ra)’s blindness and miraculous recovery 52:31 - Zayd (ra)’s later life and legacy #omarsuleiman #thefirsts #sahaba 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!