Seerah Of Nabi (S.A.W) 083

Main Topic

This lecture covers the early stages of the Hijrah (migration) to Madinah Munawwarah, highlighting the open migration of Hazrat Umar (radiallahu anhu), the deception faced by Hazrat Iyash (radiallahu anhu), and the secret council of the Quraish at Darun Nadwa. The speaker connects these historical events to the spiritual realities of divine decree (Qadar), provision (Rizq), and reliance on Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala).

Key Lessons

• The migration took place gradually in small groups, with Hazrat Umar (radiallahu anhu) boldly announcing his departure to instill courage in other Muslims.
• Enemies of Islam used trickery and emotional manipulation to halt believers, as seen when Abu Jahl lured Hazrat Iyash (radiallahu anhu) back to Makkah using his mother's emotional distress.
• Shaitan appeared in human form as an elder from Najd at Darun Nadwa to advise the Quraish chiefs on the most malicious plan to eliminate the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
• No plot of man or devil can overcome Allah's divine decree; human plans are weak before the ultimate plan of Allah.
• A believer's provision (Rizq) is predetermined by Allah; therefore, one should earn a living honorably without resorting to ruthless business competition or impermissible means.

Quranic/Hadith References

• Quranic principle: "Wa makaru wa makarallah" (They plan and Allah plans, and Allah is the best of planners).
• Quranic principle: "Inna kayda ash-shaytani kana da'ifa" (Indeed, the plot of Shaitan is weak).
• Practice of Qunut-e-Nazirah recited by Nabi Karim (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) during times of affliction for persecuted believers.

Practical Advice

• Accept Allah's decree (Raza bil Qada) in all worldly matters, including marriage proposals and business opportunities.
• Avoid cutthroat competition and jealousy in business; maintain Islamic brotherhood and ethics in trade.
• Eliminate impermissible items and un-Islamic practices from business enterprises to ensure barakah (blessings).
• Focus on serving Deen and fulfilling obligations rather than obsessing over worldly accumulation.