Abu ‘Ubayda ibn al-Jarrah Flashcards
Who was Abu ‘Ubayda ibn al-Jarrah, and when did he accept Islam?
Abu ‘Ubayda ibn al-Jarrah was an early Makkan convert to Islam, one of the Ten Promised Paradise
Where did Abu ‘Ubayda ibn al-Jarrah migrate, and why?
He migrated to Abyssinia and later to Madinah due to the persecution of early Muslims in Makkah.
What role did Abu ‘Ubayda ibn al-Jarrah play in the battles against the Quraysh?
He fought among the Muslims in key battles and stood close to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) during the Battle of Uhud.
What notable event involved Abu ‘Ubayda ibn al-Jarrah after the Battle of Uhud
He participated in a raid to take revenge for the losses inflicted upon the Muslims during Uhud.
What command was given to Abu ‘Ubayda ibn al-Jarrah during the victorious entry of Muslims into Makkah?
He was given command of one of the four squadrons into which the Muslim forces were divided.
How did the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) show his confidence in Abu ‘Ubayda ibn al-Jarrah?
- When the Christian delegation from Najran visited Madinah, the Prophet (PBUH) sent Abu ‘Ubayda (RA) with them to act as a judge in their disputes.
Which expedition did Abu ‘Ubayda ibn al-Jarrah join just before the death of the Prophet (PBUH)?
He participated in the expedition to Syria.
What role did Abu ‘Ubayda ibn al-Jarrah play after the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) death?
He took a leading part in ensuring the election of Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) as Caliph.
What did Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) say about Abu ‘Ubayda ibn al-Jarrah’s worthiness to be a Caliph?
Hazrat Abu Bakr remarked, “Abu ‘Ubayda (RA) is as worthy as I am to be Caliph.”
What was Abu ‘Ubayda ibn al-Jarrah’s role during the caliphate of Hazrat Umar (RA)?
He was put in charge of the Muslim forces that captured Palestine and Syria.
When and where did Abu ‘Ubayda ibn al-Jarrah die?
He died in Syria in 18 AH/639 AD
