Yusuf Circle Sheffield

Amr ibn Al-Aas (ra), Session 75 The Fox of The Arabs  'By Hands of Scribes, Honoured and Righteous.' The best of you are those who take the least from the world and desire the hereafter (Baihaqi). I fear for my Ummah after me the denial of Qadr and belief in the stars (Abu Yalaa). 'Speaking ignorantly about Qadr is postponed now and will be done by the worst of my Ummah in later generations' (Ibn Adee). Does Allah SWT determine something for me and then punish me for it ? (Haakim). He SWT never forced you once to disobey Him (SWT) - yet His Knowledge is Absolute , thus His Knowledge of it was from pre-eternity.' Is a matter already ordained or is it a matter that will be ordained as we go ? Umar (ra) It's a matter already ordained! Why should we then exert? No! The Good cannot be attained except by working! We will then exert our best O Messenger ﷺ! (Ahmad).

Amr ibn Al-Aas (ra), Session 74 The Fox of The Arabs  Secrets & Zuhud Eating the flesh of a mule is better than eating the flesh of your brother. Seek secrecy when achieving your goals since every Blessing has an envier (Abu Nuaym). Most are unable to keep a secret... (Sayd Al Khaathir).

Amr ibn Al-Aas (ra), Session 73 The Fox of The Arabs  Teeth & A Nose of Gold. Maid servants and adulteresses. The female folk must guard against 3... ungratefulness, displaying charms and cursing.

Amr ibn Al-Aas (ra), Session 72 The Fox of The Arabs  The Days of Tashreeq, The 3 Days after Eid Ul Adha Tashreeq- the dried pieces of the flesh of the sacrificial animals appear to be shining in the sun during the auspicious days. There are Blessings in 3... 'The Congregation, Thareed ( a dish mixed with meat & bread) & Sehree (pre dawn meal)' (Tabarani). 'If nothing is available, eat a dry date or a sip of water' (Tabarani). 'Verily Allah SWT and His Angels (as) send Salah upon those who partake in the Sehree' (Ahmad).

Quran Class Surah Noor 24 v31 Session 14 Can the females lower the veil within the circle of their friends ? A list of whom Muslim women can sit at ease without her veil. Ayesha (raa) rebukes her niece, 'are you unaware of the verse in Surah Noor?'

Quran Class Surah Noor 24 v30-31 Session 13 The lowering of the Gaze for both Male & Female The males and females have been addressed separately in verse 30 & 31. 'Tell the believing women to lower their gaze.... '

Quran Class Surah Noor 24 v27-29 Session 12 From the slander to how gossip begins. 15 etiquettes to observer when knocking on a door. Say As Salam and seek permission to enter Knock thrice No peeping into the house.... A Prophetic example on how this is done!

Amr ibn Al-Aas (ra), Session 71 The Fox of The Arabs  4 Rivers, 2 Hidden Rivers & 2 Visible 'I saw 4 Rivers flow from beneath the Sidratul Muntahaa 2 visbible and 2 hidden...' The 2 hidden are the rivers of Paradise and the 2 visible are the Nile & Euphrates ( Bukhari). Keep your talk brief when addressing your people... for brevity is far better.

Amr ibn Al-Aas (ra), Session 70 The Fox of The Arabs  The Blessed Land of Egypt The spokesman of my Ummah is Umar (ra)... (Tabarani). The blessed Base of The Muqattam Mountain.

Quran Class Surah Noor 24 v23- Session 11 The Slander To slander a pious woman is suffcient to ruin the good deeds of 100 years (Tabarani). On the Last Day, the body testfies to crimes committed. Later in life, Ayesha (raa) relates the qualities bestowed upon her, 'Forgiveness and a generous provision.'

Amr ibn Al-Aas (ra), Session 69 The Fox of The Arabs  The River Nile & The Virgin Umar (ra) marries Umm Kulthoom bint Ali (raa)... 'On the Last Day every means will be cut off and every lineage except mine..' (Tabarani). The Rive Nile, The Well Dressed Young Virgin & The Letter Penned by Umar (ra). 'Muhaddathoon...' One with understanding... One inspired... Communicated to by the Angels... (Tirmidhi.. Muslim.. Fathul Baree). Abu Darr, Bilal, Abdullah ibn Umar, Abo Hurayra, Fadl ibn Abbas & Moaawiyah (raa) state, The Messenger ﷺ said, 'Verily Allah SWT has put the truth upon the tongue of Umar (ra) and in his heart' (Abo Dawood et al).

Amr ibn Al-Aas (ra), Session 68 The Fox of The Arabs  The Unreal Justice of Umar (ra) The regulations the Governors abided by under the rule of Umar (ra). Beautify your gatherings with sending salutations upon The Messenger ﷺ and speaking of Umar (ra) (Ibn Isaakar). The predicament of Ayesh (ra), Amr (ra) assists and pays Umar (ra) a visit.

Amr ibn Al-Aas (ra), Session 67 The Fox of The Arabs  The Unreal Justice of Umar (ra) 'Had there been a Prophet after me, it would have been Umar (ra) ' (Tirmidhi). Umar (ra).. How can I not settle scores when I saw The Messenger ﷺ making lawful for others to retailate upon him. Both Abdur Rehman (rah) & Abu Saroo (rah) consume wine in Egypt.

Amr ibn Al-Aas (ra), Session 66 The Fox of The Arabs  Kharija (ra) and his 2 storey building Had there been a Prophet after me, he then would have been Umar (ra) (Tirmidhi). When Umar (ra) came across a foolish rich man he would exclaim, Glory Be to Allah SWT, He SWT who created him also created Amr (ra). Kharija ibn Hudhaafah (ra) and his 2 storey building. Later in life Kharija (ra) is killed by a khaarijite, yet the latter intended Amr (ra).

Amr ibn Al-Aas (ra), Session 65 The Fox of The Arabs  The Pavallion, The Pigeon & it's Eggs The New islamic Capital of Egypt Amr (ra) turns his eyes to FusThaaTh Misir. Amr (ra) did intend Alexandria and told his men to uproot his fusThaaTh (tent or pavallion) but he saw that a pigeon had laid eggs in the apex of the tent and decided to leave the fusThaaTh. The land of Egypt is not distrubted as per the advice of Umar (ra). The Conquest of Barqah & Tripoli

Amr ibn Al-Aas (ra), Session 64 The Fox of The Arabs  The elect, Abu Mariam (rah) embraces the Faith The Roman navy attack the faithful within Alexandria, whilst Amr (ra) pursues the fleeing soldiers, Amr (ra) returns and hence the city is conqured by force. The King of Alexandria & Amr (ra) agree to terms and the prioners are free to choose Islam if they wish... Abu Mariam (rah) one of the Primates of the Church of Egypt embraces the faith (refer to Surah 2 v256 & Surah 57).

Amr ibn Al-Aas (ra), Session 63 The Fox of The Arabs  4 Commanders are sent to Amr (ra) The King of The City & Amr (ra) talk about The Messenger  Later Amr (ra) would say... I have not spoken to anyone afterwards who gave me better advice than he... Later Amr (ra) would become on of the Kings in Islam (Tabrani). 'Victory is slow due to sin' (Ibn Abdul Hakam). Umar (ra) is baffled by the delay of 2 years in opening Egypt ... and sends 4 Commanders who have not changed. Zubair ibn Al Awaam, Miqdaad ibn Aswad ibn Amr, Ubaadah ibn As-Samit and Maslamah ibn Mukhallad (raa). Each commander had a force of 1,000. Amr summons Ubaadah (raa) as leader and victory is given. Ubaadah (ra) later would be buried at Al Aqsa.

Amr ibn Al-Aas (ra), Session 62 The Fox of The Arabs  The End of Emperor Heraclius. Amr (ra) shows the Copts a spectacle, he orders his men to eat & drink as they normally would, like nomads. The second day, the same men dress and eat just like the Egyptians  Amr (ra) reminds the Copts that his men defeated them whilst in the first state. Umar (ra), 'Amr (ra) is cunning and his war is subtle, not violent like that of others.'(Tabree). The Conquest of Alexandria, the foremost trading centre of the World. Heraculis, 'If the Arabs seize Alexandria then that will signal the end of Byzantine rule.' The End of Emperor Heraclius. All the efforts of The Romans are exhausted & So God Works in a Mysterious Way.

Amr ibn Al-Aas (ra), Session 61 The Fox of The Arabs  Alexandria within Sight The Battle of Umm Daneen This armed fort is overtaken and reinforcements are sent. The Battle of the Fortress of Baabliyoon The siege lasted for 7 months, Al Muqawqis opens pieces talks. Heraclius is furious and banishes Al Muqawqis- thus came to the end of his rule in Egypt. Amr's (ra) son is seriously wounded. The March Towards The Capital, Alexandria.

Amr ibn Al-Aas (ra), Session 60 The Fox of The Arabs  Sayyidaa Hajar (raa), The Kings Daughter Alyoon, the ancient name of Egypt The Battle of Al Faramaa A fierce battle that lasted for 1 month. The Battle of Bilbees and The End of Arthaboon Amr (ra) enters peace talks with the Primates of The Egyptian Church... The Priests state, 'No other than the known Prophets (as) have regard for such relations.... Sayyidaa Hajar (raa) was the daughter of our king and belonged to Ahlul Manf who were the ruling family. However, The Ahlul Aynush Shams Kingdom attacked them, killed many of them, seized the kingdom and the rest of them were forced into exile. Manf was the name of the City of the Egyptian Pharaoh, originally the Copts called it Manaafah, Surah 28 v15. Then Sayyidaa Hajar (raa) became the wife of Ibraheem (as) indeed his coming was most welcome...(Taareekh).