Listen LiveThe Sage & Scholar of the Ummah Sayyiduna Abdullah ibn Mas’ud
The Sage & Scholar of the Ummah Sayyidunā ʿAbdullāh ibn Masʿūd
Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 10th November 2023 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester
The talk revolves around the life and legacy of ʿAbdullāh ibn Masʿūd (r.a.), one of the most illustrious companions of Rasulullah ﷺ, who played a pivotal role in early Islam. The talk highlights Ibn ibn Masʿūd’s early embrace of Islam as the sixth person to convert, despite the adversity he faced. His knowledge, exceptional intelligence, and unwavering love for the Qur’an were paramount, as evidenced through various instances, including witnessing miracles at the hand of the Prophet ﷺ, participating in battles, and publicly reciting the Qur’an.
The talk emphasizes ibn Masʿūd’s profound relationship with Rasulullah ﷺ, where he served as a confidant and attendant, immersing himself in the Prophet’s ﷺ teachings. His humility, combined with deep knowledge of the Qur’an and Sunnah, earned him respect from the community, especially from Umar (r.a.), who frequently praised him.
The talk reflects on the legacy of ʿAbdullāh ibn Masʿūd, urging the audience to embody the values exemplified by him, emphasizing piety, humility, and a commitment to learning and practicing Islam, making a case for maintaining the spirit of the early companions in contemporary times.
Below are some of the timecodes and topics for this talk:
0:00 – Intro: ʿAbdullāh ibn Masʿūd embracing Islam
10:15 – Ibn Masʿūd’s relationship with the Prophet ﷺ
19:23 – His love for the Qur’an
28:44 – The attendant of Rasulullah ﷺ
39:42 – The dua of ʿAlqamah
45:05 – The piety of Ibn Masʿūd
1:00:54 – The knowledge of Ibn Masʿūd
1:14:01 – The mannerisms of Ibn Masʿūd
1:20:03 – His knowledge of the Sunnah
1:29:34 – Recitation of Ibn Masʿūd
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