Usamah ibn Zayd: Did You Open His Heart?

One decision. One devastating question. And a lesson that has endured for more than fourteen centuries.
During the lifetime of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, Usamah ibn Zayd رضي الله عنه found himself at the centre of an incident that would leave a profound mark upon him.
What followed was a powerful correction from the Prophet ﷺ, raising a question just as relevant today:
How much do we really know about what lies within another person’s heart?
In this episode of Stories from Islamic History, we explore the story of Usamah ibn Zayd, the mistake that led to an unforgettable question, and what it teaches us about judging the words, actions and intentions of others.