Bishr ibn al-Baraa (ra): The Story of the Poisoning of the Prophet ﷺ
About this episode
The episode recounts the story of Bishr ibn al-Baraa's ultimate sacrifice when he was poisoned while defending the Prophet ﷺ.
Like his father, Al-Baraa ibn Ma'roor (ra), Bishr (ra) was an early Muslim and fierce defender of the faith. His story is forever marked by an incredible act of sacrifice. When poisoned food was served to the Prophet ﷺ, Bishr (ra) began eating alongside him. He died as a result, becoming a martyr who showed ultimate devotion. Discover even more about Bishr (ra), including some of the verses of the Qur’an that are connected to him.
Topics covered
- sacrifice
- martyrdom
- early Islam
- devotion
- Qur'an
Keywords
- Bishr ibn al-Baraa
- poisoning
- Prophet Muhammad
- martyr
- Islamic history
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