Life of the Final Messenger #25 The Battle of Mutah

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🗓️ 14 March 2026

⏱️ 8 minutes

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In Episode 25 of Life of the Final Messenger ﷺ, we explore the historic Battle of Muʾtah, one of the most remarkable battles in early Islamic history. The Prophet ﷺ sent an army of 3,000 companions toward the north after a Muslim envoy was killed. Three commanders were appointed in advance: Zayd ibn Harithah (RA), Jaʿfar ibn Abi Talib (RA), and Abdullah ibn Rawahah (RA). When the Muslim army reached Muʾtah, they faced an enormous force from the Byzantine Roman army and their allies. Despite the overwhelming odds, the companions showed extraordinary courage. One after another, the appointed commanders were martyred while holding the banner of Islam. Finally, Khalid ibn al-Walid (RA) took command and used his military skill to safely withdraw the Muslim army.This episode highlights the bravery of the companions, the sacrifice of the martyrs, and the leadership that preserved the Muslim army. Timestamps:00:00–01:00 Opening01:00–01:15 Intro01:15–02:25 The Army of 3,000 & Commanders Chosen02:25–03:30 Facing the Massive Roman Forces03:30–04:10 Martyrdom of Zayd & Jaʿfar04:10–05:10 Abdullah ibn Rawahah’s Final Stand05:10–05:35 Khalid ibn al-Walid Takes Command05:35–07:20 Return to Madinah & Honoring the Martyrs07:20–07:40 Next Episode Trailer

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0:13.1	A hundred thousand Roman soldiers and an equal number from Arab tribes allied to the Byzantians.
0:20.6	So he pressed the banner to his chest
0:23.1	until he was struck down 70 wounds upon his body, none in his back. And he has fallen. Now
0:31.4	Ja'afar has taken it and he has fallen. Now Ibn Rwaha has taken it and he too has fallen.
0:38.3	Bismillah-Rahman and Rahim, my beloved brothers and sisters.
0:42.3	Some stories in our history are written not in victory or triumph, but in courage, loyalty and love for Allah and his messenger.
0:51.3	Mu'u'etha was a battlefield far from home.
0:55.0	No familiar lands, no supporting forces, only faith.
1:01.0	The believers marched not to conquer land, but to uphold justice.
1:06.0	So come with me to the moment when three commanders fell as martyrs,
1:11.6	yet the banner of Islam did not fall with them.
1:14.6	The dust of Khyber had barely settled when a letter arrived in Medina.
1:33.3	A message drenched in tragedy.
1:35.3	The Prophet Peace Be upon him sent a messenger,
1:38.3	Al-Harith ibn Umair, Al-Azdi, carrying peace and invitation to Islam.
1:45.0	But before he reached his destination,
1:47.0	he was seized and slain by Shurahabil Ibn Amr al-Ghassani,
1:52.0	governor under the Byzantians.
1:55.0	The only envoy of the Prophet, Peace Be upon him, ever killed in such a way.
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