Talha ibn Ubaidullah Flashcards
Who was Talha ibn Ubaidullah, and how did he accept Islam?
Talha ibn Ubaidullah was one of the first Muslims, to accept Islam in Makkah at the hands of Hazrat Abu Bakr.
How was Talha ibn Ubaidullah persecuted by the Quraysh for accepting Islam?
Talha was persecuted by the Quraysh, particularly on an occasion when he and Hazrat Abu Bakr were attacked and left tied up on the ground.
How did Talha ibn Ubaidullah participate in the Hijra to Madina?
Talha traveled north to Madina, accompanying the Prophet’s wife Hazrat Sawada, and his two unmarried daughters, Umm Kulthum and Fatima.
What mission was Talha ibn Ubaidullah sent on before the Battle of Badr?
before the Battle of Badr, the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) sent Talha and Saeed ibn Zayd to scout the whereabouts of the Makkan caravan led by Abu Sufyan.
How did Talha ibn Ubaidullah earn the title of “Living Martyr” at the Battle of Uhud?
- At Uhud, Talha was wounded while deflecting a sword from the Prophet’s (PBUH) head, injuring his hand permanently.
- The Prophet (PBUH) said, “Whosoever is pleased to see a martyr on the surface of the earth, let him look at Talha bin Ubaydullah.”
What title did the Prophet (PBUH) give Talha ibn Ubaidullah during the Tabuk Expedition, and what does it mean?
The Prophet (PBUH) gave him the title “Fayyaz,” meaning “the Generous,” during the Tabuk Expedition.
What stance did Talha ibn Ubaidullah take on the caliphate after the Prophet’s (PBUH) death?
Talha initially supported Hazrat Ali for the caliphate but later swore allegiance to Hazrat Abu Bakr.
What led to Talha ibn Ubaidullah’s involvement in the Battle of the Camel, and what was the outcome?
- Talha objected to Hazrat Ali’s delay in punishing Hazrat Uthman’s murderers, raising an army with Zubayr ibn al-Awwam.
- He and Zubayr were killed in 35 AH / 656 AD during the Battle of the Camel.
