III. Meaning Focus.

II. Reading.

Before reading the text, look at the title of this unit and answer the questions.

I. Pre-Reading Tasks.

1. You will read about a great fighter for Islam whose father was also a strong believer in Allah (SWT). What do you know about this person? What people or events do you think of when you hear this person's name?

2. Work in groups. List your pieces of information about Sa'id bin Zaid bin Amr in order of importance.

3. Compare your list with other groups. How are they similar or different?

Develop your reading skills: As you read, try to find the information you listed above in the text.

Sa’id came from a religious family. His father Zaid refused to worship idols. He believed in the One True God of Abraham (AS). He used to pray in front of the Ka’ba and say, "By Your Glory, if only I knew how to worship You in the proper way, I would do so."

Many people hated Zaid because of his belief in the One True God. Unfortunately, he died "before Muhammad (SAAS) became the Prophet of Islam. The Prophet (SAAS) knew, however, that he was a special man. He said, "Zaid will be brought to life on Judgement Day as an ummah (a community of believers) on his own." Thus, it is no surprise that, Sa’id became one of the first Muslims, and one of the youngest.

He married Fatimah bint Al-Khattab, who was the sister of Umar bin Al-Khattab (RAA).

When Sa’id became a Muslim, so did his wife. Unfortunately, her brother Umar was angry when he heard that she had become a Muslim. He slapped her hard. Sa’id tried to stop Umar from hurting his wife, but Umar was very strong. He attacked Sa’id and sat on his chest.

Fatimah tried to push him off her husband. Umar slapped her on the face very hard. Her nose and lips started to bleed. She turned to Umar and said, "How dare you hit me for believing in the One True God! You are His enemy! We are Muslims now and you can do nothing to stop us!"

Umar left the house and thought about his sister and her husband. They were not as strong as Umar, but they were not afraid. What made them so brave? Later, Umar himselfbecame a Muslim.

Sa’id was one of the ten companions promised Paradise by the Prophet (SAAS). He was always in front of the Prophet (SAAS) in battle and behind him in prayers. He fought in all the major battles except Badr, when he was with Talha (RAA) in Greater Syria on a mission for the Prophet (SAAS). When they returned, the people insulted them. The Prophet (SAAS), however, welcomed them back and gave them a share of the booty.

Sa’id was happiest when he was fighting for the cause of Allah (SWT). When Abu Ubaidah's (RAA) army rode into Damascus, he made Sa’id the ruler. The army left Damascus and headed for Jerusalem.

Soon Sa’id became unhappy. He wrote a letter to Abu Ubaidah, saying, "You and yourcompanions are fortunate because you are fighting for Islam. I feel left out because I am not fighting for Islam. When I fight, I feel closer to Allah (SWT). As soon as you receive my letter, send someone else to rule Damascus. I wish to join you immediately if Allah (SWT) so wills."

Sa'id was dearly loved by Allah (SWT). One day a woman, Arwa bint Aus, accused Sa’id of stealing something from her house. Sa’id replied, "Would I take something after whatthe Prophet (SAAS) said?"

The judge, who was the Ummayad caliph, Marwan bin Al-Hakam, asked, "What did the Prophet (SAAS) say?"

Sa’id replied, "If someone takes something from another person, he will have it tied around his neck." The caliph then decided that Sa'id was telling the truth. Sa'id commented, "If she lied, may Allah (SWT) make her blind and let her die in her own garden."

Later, Arwa bint Aus went home. When she arrived at her house she became blind. While walking in the garden, she fell down a hole and died.

a) True/False Statements.

Read the text quickly and look at the following statements. Do you agree with these agreements? Why\ Why not?

1. Many people hated Zaid because he prayed in front of the Ka’ba.

2. Neither Sa'id nor Talha fought with the Muslims in the Battle of Badr.

3. When he was ruler of Damascus, Sa’id wrote to Umar asking him for permission to join the Muslims in the fight for Islam.

The following items are about information in Units 7-9.

4.Abu Bakr, Umar, and Uthman were all traders before they became Muslims. 5. Umar protected the Prophet (SAAS) from the idolaters in the Battle of Badr. 6.According to the text, Abu Bakr and Uthman were beaten by idolaters in the early days of Islam.

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