Pearls from the Seerah (90): The Repentance of Ka’ab ibn Malik

Pearls from the Seerah - Faris Al Hammadi · Jun 23, 2026 · 1h 11m

In this episode of Seerah, we cover one of the most powerful stories of repentance, sincerity, and steadfastness: the story of Ka’b ibn Malik رضي الله عنه and his absence from the Battle of Tabuk.

Unlike the hypocrites who fabricated excuses, Ka’b chose complete honesty before the Prophet ﷺ. His truthful confession led to one of the greatest tests of his life. The Prophet ﷺ commanded the Muslims to boycott him and the two other companions who had stayed behind. For fifty difficult days, they endured isolation, emotional hardship, and immense pressure, even receiving offers from foreign rulers…