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What was Kab ibn Malik's title?
The Poet of the Prophet ﷺ
What is the greatest lesson we learn from the story of Kab ibn Malik?
Repentance / Forgiveness
Be happy with the best day that you have got ever since your mother delivered you
Who said this?
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
How many people lagged behind and didn't take part in the Expedition but were later forgiven by Allah? [just answer the number]
3 people
Kab ibn Malik lagged behind in which battle?
Battle of Tabuk
What was the reason for Kab ibn Malik staying behind?
Procrastination
Kab ibn Malik was one of the 70 people who witnessed the ....?
Pledge of Aqabah
Which year did this story of Kab ibn Malik take place?
9 AH
Where is Tabuk situated?
North of Madinah, 600 kms away
How many men stayed behind during the Expedition?
Around 80 men
Which Surah and ayah no. was revealed referring to the Sahabas who didn't take part in the expedition and were later forgiven by Allah
Surah Tawbah ayah 118
Which was the other battle that Kab ibn Malik didn't take part in?
Why was he not held accountable for that?
Battle of Badr
It wasn't compulsory for the men to take part in it.
Why did Kab ibn Malik not lie and give a false reason for not attending the expedition?
He couldn't lie in front of the Prophet and he feared Allah
What did Kab ibn Malik lose at the reign of Muawiyah?
He lost his eyesight
What was the command given to the Sahabas in regards to the three men who didn't take part in the expedition? For how long did it last?
They had to boycott them.
It lasted for 50 days.
What was the habit of the Prophet after coming back from a journey?
He would visit the mosque, pray 2 rakats and then sit for the people
When Kab ibn Malik wanted to give away all of his wealth, what did the Prophet advice him to do?
The Prophet said to keep some of the wealth as that will be better for him.
What was the name of Kab ibn Malik's cousin?
Abu Qatada
Which of the Muhajirin Sahaba got up to congratulate Kab ibn Malik when he was forgiven by Allah?
Talha bin Ubaidullah
What was written in the letter?
The king was inviting Kab to join them.
'To proceed, I have been informed that your friend (i.e. the Prophet) has treated you harshly. Anyhow, Allah does not let you live at a place where you feel inferior and your right is lost. So, join us , and we will console you'
What did the Christian Farmer hand Kab ibn Malik? From whom was it? What did Kab do with it?
He handed a letter from the King of Ghassan. He burned the letter.
When Kab ibn Malik met the Prophet after he was forgiven by Allah, what did the Prophet say to him?
“Be happy with the best day that you have got ever since your mother delivered you.”
What is the dua for Healing and Good Health?
اَللَّهُمَّ رَبَّ النَّاسِ ، أَذْهِبِ الْبَأْسَ
وَاشْفِ ، أَنْتَ الشَّافِى لَا شِفَاءَ إِلَّا
شِفَاؤُكَ ، شِفَاءً لَا يُغَادِرُ سَقَمَاً
Who were the 3 sincere and pious Sahabas that stayed behind? [pronounce their names correctly]
Kab ibn Malik, Hilal ibn Umayyah and Murara ibn Alrabee'
How was the behaviour of the Prophet in regards to Kab ibn Malik? [when he prayed in the mosque]
When Kab was busy with his prayer, the Prophet would turn his face towards him, but when Kab turned his face to him, the Prophet would turn his face away from him.