Best Yaqeen Institute For Islamic Resaearch Podcasts (2025)

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Al-Baraa ibn Aazib (ra): He Described the Grave in Detail 1:07:40

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He was only ten when the Prophet ﷺ entered Madinah, a day Al-Baraa ibn Aazib (ra) would never forget. He described the Prophet ﷺ’s face as being “like the light of the full moon”, his character as the example for all, and his life as a model of devotion. From learning the Prophet ﷺ’s sunnahs of compassion to standing beside him in the battles of Kh…

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Umayr ibn Sa’d (ra): First in Salah and Battle 31:33

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He was just a boy — yet Allah revealed a verse of the Qur’an verse to defend him. This is the story of Umayr ibn Sa‘d (ra), who chose truth over family when his guardian uttered words of disbelief. Surah al-Tawbah (9:74) confirmed his honesty: “They swear by Allah they did not say it… but they did say a word of disbelief.” Praised by Umar (ra) as “…

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Zayd ibn Al-Arqam (ra): Exposer of Hypocrites 57:51

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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 wa…

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Fatima bint Qays (ra): She Preserved Hadiths About Dajjal and Divorce 16:53

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A woman of elite status, beauty, and intellect. The home of Fatima bint Qays (ra) became the setting for one of the most pivotal moments in Islamic history. It was in her house that six companions of the Prophet ﷺ gathered to decide who would become the third khalifah after Umar (ra) was assassinated. Discover the story of Fatima bint Qays (ra), he…

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Usama ibn Zayd (ra): The Prophet ﷺ’s Chosen Grandson 1:22:14

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At birth, his name was Usama ibn Zayd ibn Muhammad – but he wasn’t the Prophet ﷺ’s biological grandson. He (ra) was born into the house of the Prophet ﷺ, who showered him with love from the day of his birth. This deep love helped shape Usama (ra) into a man of outstanding character. He would go on to lead several important military expeditions befo…

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Abdullah ibn Amr (ra): The One Who Preserved The Sunnah 1:26:08

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He embraced Islam later in the Prophet ﷺ’s life, but strove to catch up in seeking and serving knowledge, sometimes almost going to extremes in that pursuit. Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-As (ra) became among the first to gain permission to record the Prophet ﷺ’s teachings in writing. And ultimately, this great preserver of the Prophet ﷺ’s words may have…

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Urwa ibn az-Zubayr (ra): The First Muslim Historian 1:06:46

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While other children dreamed of glory on the battlefield or positions of power, Urwa ibn az-Zubayr (ra) dreamed of knowledge—and he pursued it with unwavering dedication. From a childhood shaped by political turmoil to becoming one of Madinah’s foremost scholars, Urwa's life is a powerful testament to the pursuit of lifelong learning and spiritual …

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Abdullah ibn az-Zubayr (ra): The Defender of Mecca 1:26:55

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Abdullah ibn az-Zubayr (ra) was no ordinary child. Born into an extraordinary family, his childhood offered glimpses of the fearless warrior he would become. He lived a long life of piety and courage, serving as a leader in the ummah in one of the most difficult periods of early Islamic history, until he attained martyrdom. The du’a of Abdullah ibn…

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Abdullah ibn Umar (ra): The Prophet’s ﷺ Shadow 1:36:34

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He walked exactly where the Prophet ﷺ walked. Abdullah ibn Umar (ra) lived a life of unmatched devotion, preserving every detail of the Sunnah, refusing positions of power, and embodying humility, generosity, and principle. Discover the story of the last major Companion in Mecca and the man whose love for the Prophet ﷺ shaped every step he took.…

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Qutham ibn Abbas (ra): The Prophet’s ﷺ Lookalike 19:14

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While Abdullah ibn Abbas (ra) became known for his knowledge and eloquence, his younger brother Qutham (ra) was known for something else: his striking resemblance to the Prophet ﷺ. In this episode, discover how Qutham, who was raised alongside al-Husayn (ra), the last to leave the Prophet’s ﷺ grave, and a martyr who carried Islam to Samarqand, left…

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Ubaydullah ibn Abbas (ra): The Rich Little Brother 21:33

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He wasn’t a scholar like his brother, but he found his own way to serve. While Abdullah ibn Abbas (ra) became one of the greatest scholars of Islam, his younger brother Ubaydullah (ra) chose a different path: business, generosity, and support. In this episode, discover how Ubaydullah turned his wealth into a means of sustaining knowledge, feeding t…

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Fadl ibn Abbas (ra): How The Prophet ﷺ Made Him Lower His Gaze 28:49

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He rode behind the Prophet ﷺ, stood by him in battle, and carried him to his final resting place. Fadl ibn Abbas (ra) may not be well-known, but his life was filled with unforgettable moments: from the powerful lesson behind “lower your gaze” to riding with the Prophet ﷺ on his camel during Hajj. This is the story of the eldest Ibn Abbas.…

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The Ocean of Knowledge: The Life of Abdullah ibn Abbas (ra) 1:29:33

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What made a teenager one of the most trusted scholars of the Qur’an among the Prophet ﷺ’s Companions? In this episode, discover the remarkable life of Abdullah ibn Abbas (ra) — the Prophet ﷺ’s cousin, student, and the Ocean of Knowledge. From his childhood in the Prophet’s arms to his leadership in times of turmoil, Ibn Abbas’s story is a model of …

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Abdullah ibn Ja’far (ra): Son of the Man With Two Wings 12:19

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Born a refugee, embraced by the Prophet ﷺ, and connected to nearly every major trial in early Islamic history, Abdullah ibn Ja'far (ra) lived a life marked by displacement, loss, and legacy. From the shores of Abyssinia to the tragedy of Karbala and his final days during Hajj, this is a story of resilience and divine favor.…

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Umm Kulthum bt. Ali (ra): Daughter of Nobility and Tragedy 23:14

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“O daughter of the noble ones!” This was the way to address the younger granddaughter of the Prophet ﷺ, Umm Kulthum bint Ali (ra). She was a woman of piety, like her mother Fatima (ra). In the glimpses we have into her life, we see her marrying Umar (ra) and then the sons of Ja’far (ra), stepping in to help a traveling woman give birth, patiently e…

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Zaynab bint Ali (ra): A Voice of Courage 45:36

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A granddaughter of the Prophet ﷺ, exemplary for her patience, courage and generosity. She established institutions to support the poor, elderly, and disabled. She persevered after the painful massacre of her family at Karbala, and eloquently spoke truth to power. Zaynab bint Ali (ra) is from the great women of the Ahl al-Bayt and is an enduring rol…

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Husayn ibn Ali (ra): Redefining Victory in Karbala 1:27:30

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Who is Husayn (ra)? The beloved grandson of the Prophet ﷺ, a role model for believers in their pursuits of justice, and the master of the youth of Jannah. Dr. Omar Suleiman explores his life in depth: his birth and childhood, his grandfather ﷺ's love for him, his sense of justice, his service to the ummah, his tragic martyrdom at Karbala, and the l…

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Hasan ibn Ali (ra): The Beloved Grandson of the Prophet ﷺ 1:20:03

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The Prophet ﷺ called his grandson a sayyid, and indeed, Hasan (ra) was a master among men. Explore the life and legacy of Hasan ibn Ali (ra) in rich detail: his joyous birth, the Prophet ﷺ’s love for him, his unique personality and generosity, his worship and many Hajj journeys, his leadership as the fifth caliph, and his reconciliation and reuniti…

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Ammar ibn Yasir (ra): Sacrifice After Trauma 1:07:29

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The son of the first martyrs, a martyr himself, and the father of a martyr. Ammar ibn Yasir (ra) was part of a family chosen by Allah for shahadah. Learn his inspiring story, from being one of the first Muslims; facing torture and witnessing the martyrdom of his parents, Sumayyah (ra) and Yasir (ra); building masajid and fighting battles alongside …

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Tamim al-Dari (ra): The Palestinian Sahabi That Met Dajjal 55:58

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A Palestinian companion of the Prophet ﷺ. The first to light up masjids with oil lamps. He loved the Qur’an. He famously met the Dajjal. This is the story of the incredible Tamim al-Dari (ra).By Yaqeen Institute

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Adi ibn Hatim al-Tai (ra): From Christian King to Companion 48:11

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The son of Hatim al-Tai, one of the most famous figures in Arab history, walks into the Prophet ﷺ’s room in Madinah. What happened next transformed the heart of this Christian king. How did the son of Arabia’s most famous man become one of Islam’s closest companions?By Yaqeen Institute

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Jarir ibn Abdullah (ra): The Yusuf of This Ummah 53:46

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How beautiful would you be if an angel wiped your face? It happened to Jarir ibn Abdullah (ra), a Yemeni companion of the Prophet ﷺ. He was called “the Yusuf of this ummah.” But he had another special gift—the power of persuasion.By Yaqeen Institute

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Abbad ibn Bishr (ra): The Friend of the Qur’an 41:50

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Thabit ibn Qays (ra): Promised Jannah After A Sin 43:29

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Zayd ibn al-Khattab (ra): The Quiet Brother of Omar (ra) 57:07

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Siblings with very different personalities can serve Islam in their own ways. Omar ibn al khattab (ra) was outspoken and larger-than-life. What about his older brother, Zayd ibn al-Khattab (ra), the silent giant of this ummah?By Yaqeen Institute

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Ka’b ibn Zuhayr (ra): The Story of the First Burda 51:20

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Prior to his conversion, Ka’b ibn Zuhayr (ra) is responsible for the latest diss tracks coming out about Islam. He’s insulting the Prophet ﷺ, the Muslims, and making implications about Muslim women. But as the Prophet ﷺ’s power grows, the world is closing in on the poet. Where will he go?By Yaqeen Institute

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Tulayha ibn Khuwaylid (ra): From False Prophet to Shaheed 57:57

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Is your faith journey complicated? Wait until you hear this story. He embraced Islam. Then he left it. Then he committed the worst sins. He thought he could repent again. After so many twists and turns, you might be surprised at how his story ended.By Yaqeen Institute

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A Foiled Conspiracy: Umayr ibn Wahb (ra) & Safwan ibn Umayyah (ra) 1:02:46

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After the Battle of Badr, two cousins secretly conspired to kill the Prophet ﷺ. Neither of them could have predicted where this conspiracy would eventually take them.By Yaqeen Institute

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Muhammad ibn Maslama (ra): The Knight of Rasulullah ﷺ 1:09:32

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He was named Muhammad before Islam. He was the knight of the Messenger ﷺ. He was the guardian of Madinah. He was the caliph's investigator. Who was he?By Yaqeen Institute

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Thumama ibn Uthal (ra): The most powerful Muslim of his time? 55:38

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The Quraysh abuse a man who is performing umrah. But they quickly realize the consequences, because he may have been the most powerful Muslim in the world at the time.By Yaqeen Institute

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Abu Mahdhura (ra): The Kid Who Mocked Adhan 16:34

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As the Prophet ﷺ left the siege of Ta’if, a group of youth were making fun of the adhan. The Prophet ﷺ saw past their mockery and stuck to his hope of their becoming Muslim. In one of the most beautiful stories of the Prophetic lens, we gain new insight into how he brought the best out of people even in the worst of times.…

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The Children of Ta’if Who Stoned the Prophet ﷺ 20:12

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Imagine having stoned the Prophet ﷺ as a child, only to realize who he was as an adult. How do you even become Muslim on that day? Were any of the children even listening to what he was saying while they carried out the brutal order to stone him? Since the Prophet ﷺ had hope in their Islam, did he get to see the fruit of that hope in his lifetime?…

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The Jinn Who Became Muslim 25:21

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Imagine the first Muslims, but amongst the Jinn. Who were the first converts amongst them, and how did that happen? When did Allah send them? And what was the connection of the Jinn Muslims to the rejectors of Ta’if?By Yaqeen Institute

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Abu Bakra (ra): The Freed Slave of Allah 28:26

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So often confused for Abu Bakr as-Siddiq (ra), this prolific narrator of hadith escaped Ta’if in such a unique way that he was named after this incident. After this lecture, you will never read his name as a typo again.By Yaqeen Institute

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The Prophet ﷺ’s Bodyguard: Mughira ibn Shu‘ba (ra) 31:21

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He came to Islam after a severely checkered past, but never let his flaws stop him from assuming his place in the presence of the Prophet ﷺ. He used his strength and sense of movement to monitor the Prophet’s every move, and came back to Ta’if with the command to destroy their idol.By Yaqeen Institute

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Addas (ra) of Ta’if: The Brother of Yunus (as) 39:23

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As the Prophet ﷺ lay battered and beaten in the garden after Ta’if, Allah sent him this one special slave who would be the only known human convert on the worst day of the Prophet ﷺ’s life.By Yaqeen Institute

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Mothers of the Prophet ﷺ: Amina and Halima al-Sa’diyya 1:03:57

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The Prophet ﷺ spent some of his earliest years with his foster mother Halima al-Sa’diyya (ra), and never forgot the love she nurtured him with. What was it like to find her again in his final years of life?By Yaqeen Institute

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Hakim ibn Hizam (ra): When Money Stops Mattering 1:03:57

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The nephew of Khadijah (ra) and a core figure in the decade prior to the Prophet ﷺ receiving revelation. He held out on Islam because of his worldly focus, yet eventually embraced Islam and a new focus on the hereafter.By Yaqeen Institute

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When Allah Guided the Children of Abu Lahab 1:06:39

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The only enemy of the Prophet ﷺ mentioned by name in the Quran, yet his own children became Muslim and would read about their father’s punishment. The incredible story of the believing children of the Prophet ﷺ's uncle and how he received them.By Yaqeen Institute

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The Most Honored Man By The Prophet ﷺ 1:19:23

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If you saw him in Madinah, you would be taken aback by how he was honored by the Prophet ﷺ and the companions like no other human being, and if you heard him speak then you would know he was special. The last uncle of the Prophet ﷺ and a blessed connection for this Ummah.By Yaqeen Institute

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Urwa ibn Masud (ra): The Chief Who Resembled Isa (as) 46:44

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A noble leader with a striking presence, he initially resisted the call of Islam and was a chief negotiator from Quraysh to the Prophet ﷺ in Hudaybiyyah. But when Islam entered his heart, he sought to lead his people to faith and lost his life in the process.By Yaqeen Institute

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Ikrimah ibn Abi Jahl (ra): The Pious Son of Pharoah 53:00

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He was the son of the Pharoah of this Ummah who fought the Prophet ﷺ and his companions even up until the opening of Makkah. But through a journey of many twists and turns, came back to the Prophet ﷺ as one of his most loyal companions. His story of selflessness and martyrdom is ever inspiring and impactful.…

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Abu Sufyan ibn Harb (ra): Forgiving the Enemy 1:15:54

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For two decades he was a chief antagonist of the Prophet ﷺ, only to be forgiven and given a position of leadership for the sake of the greater cause.By Yaqeen Institute

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The Prophet ﷺ’s Brother: Abu Sufyan ibn al-Harith (ra) 58:31

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He was the first cousin of the Prophet ﷺ, and his brother in that he was nursed by the same woman. He was one of the closest and most beloved people to him. When Islam came, he turned his back on the Prophet ﷺ and became a bitter enemy until the very end where after a painful reunification, came a beautiful ending.…

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Amr ibn al-As (ra): From Rafah to Egypt 1:19:28

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From his moments of opposing the Prophet ﷺ in practically every battle of Islam, and his seeking to remove the one place of refuge for the Muslims in Abyssinia, Amr (ra) doesn’t just turn a corner and embrace Islam, but he spreads it to Egypt and many places of the world including Gaza which weighs so heavily on us today.…

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Amr ibn al-As (ra): His Wicked Father & “Better” Brother 1:07:51

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Before understanding Amr ibn al-As (ra), you need to know about his father who was a staunch opponent of the Prophet ﷺ, and his brother Hisham (ra) who was a companion long before him, with a legendary story of his own.By Yaqeen Institute

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Khalid ibn al-Walid (ra): The Legendary Military General 1:11:19

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After he became Muslim, he immediately became perhaps the greatest factor in the spread of Islam throughout the world. Learn about his military genius, his legacy and contributions, and his unexpected death.By Yaqeen Institute

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Khalid ibn al-Walid (ra): Becoming the Sword of Allah 1:13:43

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The story of how a feared enemy of Islam became it's greatest general.By Yaqeen Institute

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Abu Saeed al Khudri (ra): The Jewel of Madinah 58:16

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He was given the lofty title of the Mufti of Madinah for his rare combination of Hadith and Fiqh. He narrates over 1000 ahadith from the Prophet ﷺ, and lived a long life of devotion all in his home city of Madinah.By Yaqeen Institute

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Saeed ibn Amir (ra): Haunted by Murder 1:00:55

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He was a pious governor in Islam who would repent to Allah after witnessing the crucifixion of Khubayb (ra). How did Saeed and other companions who participated in the massacres of Bi'r Mauna and Al Rajee find their way back to Allah after such horrific actions?By Yaqeen Institute