The following is a homework assignment for grade 7
He was Abu Ubaidah Amir ibn Abdullah al-Jarrah (r.a). He embraced Islam at an early period of the Islamic mission. He was popularly known as Abu Ubaidah. He was a tall and thin man with a wonderful face. He was very sensitive, modest, and full of life and vigour. He was not boastful but was fiercely courageous. He was bright and sharp like the blade of a sword.
He embraced Islam after Abu Bark as-Siddeeq (r.a) Abu Bakr himself invited Abu Ubaidah to Islam. In fact, he was among the first people to follow the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w).
Abu Ubaidah (r.a) went through the cruel and painful experiences of embracing Islam in the early days of the Prophet's mission in Makkah (s.a.w). He suffered injustice, pain and rejection at the hands of the pagan Makkans, yet he remained firm and loyal to Allah and His Prophet (s.a.w).
Abu Ubaidah (r.a) was a man of youthful vigour and utmost sincerity. he had qualities of
leadership. he was the 8th person to embrace Islam. he spent most of his time in the company of the Prophet (s.a.w) and learnt a great deal about Islam from him directly.
He migrated to Ethiopia when life in Makkah became very hard for the Muslims. He returned to Madinah along with other believers when they heard of the Prophet's emigration. Abu Ubaidah (r.a) was very happy to be with the Prophet (s.a.w) again.
In the beginning of Ramadan 2 AH, the Prophet (s.a.w) set out from Madinah at the head of 313 companions, assisted for the first time by warriors from the Ansaar. His intention was to attack the Makkan trade caravan led by Abu Sufyan, which was on its way back to Makkah from Syria. When informed of the Muslims' approach, Abu Sufyan turned off his caravan toward the seacoast. He then sent a courier to Makkah with an urgent request for reinforcements. His own forces were between thirty to seventy men. An armed force of the Quraysh set out from Makkah, under the leadership of Abu Jahl, to the help of their caravan.
The Muslim army had not expected to be faced with so strong an army. On the 17th of Ramadan 2AH, the two armies met up near the Wells of Badr. Badr was a few days' journey south of Madinah, and about one day's distance from the coast. The Muslims were greatly inferiro in umber and in equipment - there were for example only two horses in their army, and only a limited number of camels. But these drawbacks were more than set off by their boundless courage and readiness for self-sacrifice. The Makkan forces were completely routed and several of their most prominent chiefs were killed.
Abu Ubaidah (r.a) took part in this battle. He was so fierce and fearless that the Quraysh horsemen
were too afraid to confront him. Only one man continued chasing Abu Ubaidah (r.a), and every time Abu Ubaidah tried to avoid him. This man was Abdullah Al-Jarraah, his own father who was an idol worshipper and on the side of the enemies of Islam. Over and over again, Abdullah blocked his son's path and wanted to kill him. Finally, when Abu Ubaidah lost patience, he struck a fierce blow on his head with his sword and killed him. Abu Ubaidah (r.a) did not kill his father rather an enemy of Islam and the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w).
Abu Ubaidah (r.a) had a great deal of faith in Allah. He was deeply devouted to Islam. he had a sense of responsibility towards the Muslim community. When the Muslims were defeated in the Battle of Uhud, Abu Ubaidah (r.a) was one of the 10 companions who surrounded Allah's Messenger (s.a.w) and bore all the arrows, spears and blows aimed to attack him (s.a.w).
Because of Abu Ubaidah (r.a) sense of modesty and loyalty, the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w) said about him, "Every namtion has an Ameen - trustworthy man, and the Ameen of this nation is Abu Ubaidah" - Al Bukhari.
Umar ibn al-Khattab (r.a) appointed him as Commander in Chief of the army and he conquered
Syria. Later he became the governor of Syria. He died there from plague in 18th AH at the age of 58. He was one of the 10 to whom the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w) had announced in their lifetime that they would enter Paradise.
Questions
A. Fill in the Blanks:
1. _______________ invited Abu Ubaidah (r.a) to Islam.
2. Abu Ubaidah (r.a) was one of the 10 companions who defended the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w) from enemy onslaught during the Battle of _____________.
3. Umar (r.a) appointed Abu Ubaidah (r.a) as the leader of __________ conquest and its governor.
B. Answer the following questions:
1. What are some of the noble qualities of Abu Ubaidah (r.a) ?
2. Who was Abu Ubaidah (r.a) avoiding during the Battle of Badr? Why?
3. What are some of the achievements of Abu Ubaidah (r.a) ?
He embraced Islam after Abu Bark as-Siddeeq (r.a) Abu Bakr himself invited Abu Ubaidah to Islam. In fact, he was among the first people to follow the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w).
Abu Ubaidah (r.a) went through the cruel and painful experiences of embracing Islam in the early days of the Prophet's mission in Makkah (s.a.w). He suffered injustice, pain and rejection at the hands of the pagan Makkans, yet he remained firm and loyal to Allah and His Prophet (s.a.w).
Abu Ubaidah (r.a) was a man of youthful vigour and utmost sincerity. he had qualities of
He migrated to Ethiopia when life in Makkah became very hard for the Muslims. He returned to Madinah along with other believers when they heard of the Prophet's emigration. Abu Ubaidah (r.a) was very happy to be with the Prophet (s.a.w) again.
In the beginning of Ramadan 2 AH, the Prophet (s.a.w) set out from Madinah at the head of 313 companions, assisted for the first time by warriors from the Ansaar. His intention was to attack the Makkan trade caravan led by Abu Sufyan, which was on its way back to Makkah from Syria. When informed of the Muslims' approach, Abu Sufyan turned off his caravan toward the seacoast. He then sent a courier to Makkah with an urgent request for reinforcements. His own forces were between thirty to seventy men. An armed force of the Quraysh set out from Makkah, under the leadership of Abu Jahl, to the help of their caravan.
Abu Ubaidah (r.a) took part in this battle. He was so fierce and fearless that the Quraysh horsemen were too afraid to confront him. Only one man continued chasing Abu Ubaidah (r.a), and every time Abu Ubaidah tried to avoid him. This man was Abdullah Al-Jarraah, his own father who was an idol worshipper and on the side of the enemies of Islam. Over and over again, Abdullah blocked his son's path and wanted to kill him. Finally, when Abu Ubaidah lost patience, he struck a fierce blow on his head with his sword and killed him. Abu Ubaidah (r.a) did not kill his father rather an enemy of Islam and the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w).
Because of Abu Ubaidah (r.a) sense of modesty and loyalty, the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w) said about him, "Every namtion has an Ameen - trustworthy man, and the Ameen of this nation is Abu Ubaidah" - Al Bukhari.
Umar ibn al-Khattab (r.a) appointed him as Commander in Chief of the army and he conquered Syria. Later he became the governor of Syria. He died there from plague in 18th AH at the age of 58. He was one of the 10 to whom the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w) had announced in their lifetime that they would enter Paradise.
Questions
A. Fill in the Blanks:
1. _______________ invited Abu Ubaidah (r.a) to Islam.
2. Abu Ubaidah (r.a) was one of the 10 companions who defended the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w) from enemy onslaught during the Battle of _____________.
3. Umar (r.a) appointed Abu Ubaidah (r.a) as the leader of __________ conquest and its governor.
B. Answer the following questions:
1. What are some of the noble qualities of Abu Ubaidah (r.a) ?
2. Who was Abu Ubaidah (r.a) avoiding during the Battle of Badr? Why?
3. What are some of the achievements of Abu Ubaidah (r.a) ?
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