. Hadhrat Aa'isha -

continues narrating. She says that (since the Mushrikeen were forced to retreat,) Abu Sufyaan and those with him returned to Tihaama while Uyayna bin Badr and his people returned to Najd. The Banu Qurayza returned and locked themselves up in their fortresses. Meanwhile, Rasulullaah @%% returned to Madinah and had a tent pitched for Sa'd - in the Masjid. Hadhrat Jibra'eel 6@&k then arrived and had sand on his front teeth (indicating that he was still engaged in battle).

He asked Rasulullaah @%$, "Have you already put down your weapons? By Allaah, the angels have not yet put down their weapons. You should now fight the Banu Qurayza." ~asulullaah therefore wore his armour and had an announcement made that the Sahabah i4BWj should (1) Ibn Sa'd, as quoted in Fatlhul Baari (Vol.7 Pg.233). 390 ' n-IE UVES OF THE SAHABAH m,m5 (Vol-I) march for battle. As they passed by the Banu Ghanam tribe who lived in the neighbourhood of the Masjid, Rasulullaah asked them if anyone had passed by them. They told him that Hadhrat Dihya Kalbi - had passed by.

The beard, age and face of Hadhrat Jibra'eel @$% resembled that of Hadhrat Dihya Kalbi (because Hadhrat Jibra'eel appeared in the semblance of Hadhrat Dihya 49%$@j. It was therefore Hadhrat Jibra'eel %$!% whom the Banu Ghanam tribesmen had seen passing). When Rasulullaah @% arrived at the fortresses of the Banu Qurayza, he laid siege to them for twenty-five nights. When the Banu Qurayza could no longer bear the siege and their suffering grew intense, they were asked to surrender to the decision of Rasulullaah @@. When they consulted with Hadhrat Abu Lubaba ?&l3@3, he indicated to them that they would be killed.

They then asked to surrender to the decision of Hadhrat Sa'd bin Mu'aadh -5. Rasulullaah @%% allowed them to do so and Hadhrat Sa'd bin Mu'aadh m j was brought on a donkey fitted with a carriage made from the bark of a date palm. He was lifted on to the donkey and his people surrounded him. (Interceding on behalf of the Banu Qurayza) The people said to Hadhrat Sa'd %WS, "0 Abu Arnr! They are your allies, your friends, they are of assistance during times of need and people whom you know." However, Hadhrat Sa'd BWj gave no reply and did not even pay any attention to them.

Eventually, when he drew close to the settlement of the Banu Qurayza, Hadhrat Sa'd ?BS&j turned to his people and said, "The time has come for me not to be concerned about the criticism of critics when it concerns Allaah." Hadhrat Aa'isha lBE@!& narrates.further from Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri !&Wi% that when Hadhrat Sa'd ?&$%@!& arrived, Rasulullaah @% said to the Sahabah #E%@!&, "Stand up for your leader and help him to dismount!' Hadhrat Umar %lBWj remarked, "Our leader is Allaah." Rasulullaah @%% repeated, "Help him down." After the Sahabah V4E?G&95 had helped Hadhrat Sa'd iBL3+W down, Rasulullaah @%% said to him, "Decide their fate." Hadhrat Sa'd iEW&ii said, "I have decided that all their warriors should be executed, that their families should be taken captive and that their wealth be distributedasbooty."Rasulullaah @%% commented, 'You have decided their fate according to the decision of Allaah and His Rasool W " -. Hadhrat Sa'd %%%@j then made the following dua, "0 Allaah! If you have reserved any battle for your Nabi @% against the Quraysh, then preserve me,for it. However, if You have terminated all battles between him and them, thep take me to You." Although his wound had already healed by then and the only sign of it was a mark resembling an earring, it opened up again. He then had to return to the tent that Rasulullaah @& had pitched for him in the Masjid.

Hadhrat Aa'isha 1 1 narrates further, "Rasulullaah a, Hadhrat Abu Bakr and Hadhrat Umar %G#% went to visit him. I swear by the Being in Whose control is the life of Muhammad m! As I sat in my room, (when Hadhrat Sa'd a-j passed away after a few days) I could recognise the crying of Hadhrat Umar THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH (Vo1,l) from that of Hadhrat Abu Bakr S,W>. The Sahabah W,@&&j were just as Allaah described them in the Qur'aan when He says: , J',r,w, , J trr :&MI ip, (& s ~ - j ) "Compassionate amongst themselves" {Surah Fatah, verse 29) Hadhrat Alqama narrates that he then asked Hadhrat Aa'isha IBw, ''Dear mother! What did Rasulullaah then do?" Hadhrat Aa'isha replied, "Although Rasulullaah @@ would not cry often upon the death of anyone, when he was really grieved, he would hold his beard." ('I Hadhrat Aa'isha - also narrates that when Hadhrat Sa'd bin Mu'aadh !B345$ passed away, Rasulullaah @@ and the Sahabah @,- cried whereas Rasulullaah @@ usually only held his beard when his grief grew intense.

She says further, "I could also recognise the crying of my father (Hadhrat Abu Bakr W3W) from that of Hadhrat Umar W W ~ . " ( ~ ) Another narration states that when Rasulullaah @@ returned from the burial of Hadhrat Sa'd bin Mu'aadh SW&j, his tears flowed on to his beard. (3) The Ansaar Prided themselves on their Accomplishments in Deen Hadhrat Anas S,Wj says that on one occasion the Aws and Khazraj tribes boasted to each other. The Aws said, "Amongst us was the person whom the angels bathed (after his martyrdom). He was Handhala bin Raahib 9,-.

Also amongst us was the person for whom the throne of Allaah shook (when he passed away). He was Sa'd bin Mu'aadh ?23@&&j. Amongst us was also the person who was protected by a swarm of wasps (when the Mushrikeen intended to mutilate his body). He was Aasim bin Thaabit bin Abil Mah W,-. We also had in our ranks the person whose testimony was allowed (by Rasulullaah M) in place of the testimony of two people.

He was Khuzayma bin Thaabit S,Gm. May Allaah be pleased with all of them." In response to this, the members of the Khazraj said, 'We have four persons who memorised the entire Qur'aan during the lifetime of Rasulullaah @$%. There were none besides them who achieved this honour. They were Zaid bin Thaabit -, Ubay bin Ka'b %3W, Mu'aadh bin Jabal %U&% and Abu Zaid 4-. May Allaah be pleased with all of them." (4) ( I ) Ahmad.

This narration is authentic and there are many others like it, as mentioned in A1 Bidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.4 Pg.123). Ibn Sa'd (Vo1.3 Pg.3) has also reported the narration. Haythami (Vo1.6 Pg.138) and the author of lsaaba (Vol.1 Pg.274) have commented on the chain of narrators. As quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vo1.7 Pg.40), Abu Nu'aym has also reported the narration and then mentioned several other Ahadeeth concerning the merits of Hadhrat Sa'd bin Mu'aadhm. (2) Ibn Jareer in his rahdheeb, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vo1.7 Pg.42).

(3) Tabraani. Haythami (Vo1.9 Pg.309) has commented on the chain of narrators. (4) Abu Ya'la, Bazzaar, Tabraani all narrating from reliable sources as confirmed by Haythami (Vol.10 Pg.41). Abu Awaana and Ibn Asaakir have also reported the narration, as quoted in Muntakhab (Vo1.5 Pg. 139). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @G&5 (vd-I) The-Ansaar Sacrifice worldly Pleasures and its Temporary possessions in - - Exchange for the Pleasure of Allaah and His Rasool@@ The Story of The Ansaar when Makkah was Conquered Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Rabaah SGw ;ays, "Hadhrat Abu Hurayra 9%- and I were part of many delegations that came to Hadhrat Mu'aawiya W W during Ramadhaan.

We used to prepare food for each other and Hadhrat ~ b u Hurayra Gm very often invited us (to his camp(')) for meals. I once told myself that I should also invite everyone to my camp for meals. I therefore had meals prepared and when I met Hadhrat Abu Hurayra km for the Isha salaah, I said to him, '0 Abu Hurayra 3 G ? > ! Meals will be served at my place tonight.' He commented, 'You have beat me to it.' 'I certainly have,' I replied. When the people were with me after I had called them, Hadhrat Abu Hurayra 3Gw said, '0 gathering of Ansaar!

Should I not inform you about an incident about your people?"' Hadhrat Abu Hurayra ~~ then continued to relate the incident of the conquest of Makkah. He said that when Rasulullaah entered Makkah, he appointed Hadhrat Zubayr 3Gw to take charge of one of the flanks of the army. He then appointed Hadhrat Khaalid bin Waleed SWj to take charge of the other flank of the army while Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah S G W j was put in charge of those Muslims who had no armour. As Rasulullaah m remained with his contingent, the rest marched through the centre of the valley. The Quraysh gathered the riffraff of their society and said, "We will send this lot forward (against the Muslims).

If they achieve any success, we shall join them. If they are defeated, we shall have to give in to the demands of Rasulullaah m." Hadhrat Abu Hurayra Bw narrates further that when Rasulullaah lifted his gazes, he saw him and called for him. Hadhrat Abu Hurayra 4-j replied, "I am at your service, 0 Rasulullaah m!" Rasulullaah w said, "Call the Ansaar for me and ensure that none but them come." Hadhrat Abu Hurayra ?iilli5&!& called for them and they arrived. When they had gathered around Rasulullaah @%, he said to them, "Do you see the riffraff of the Quraysh and those with them?" Passing his one hand over the other, Rasulullaah tk?$.@ then said, "Mow them down and then meet me at Safa." Hadhrat Abu Hurayra 9 G 5 says, 'We then proceeded. We were in a position of killing as many of the Quraysh as we pleased, while none of them were in a position to offer any resistance." Hadhrat Abu Sufyaan ?&GWj then said, "0 Rasulullaah w!

You have permitted the extermination of all the Quraysh. There shall be none of the Quraysh left after today." Rasulullaah @@ said, "Whoever locks his door shall be safe and whoever enters the house of Abu Sufyaan shall be safe." The people then locked (1) An addltion reported by a narrator called Haash~m 7 X E LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @%@!.& (Vol-I) their houses. Rasulullaah then went to the Kabah and'starting from the Black Stone, he performed Tawaaf. As he performed Tawaaf, : kasulullaah @@ passed an idol standing next to the Kabah, which people used to worship. He was holding a bow on one end and poked the eye of the idol as he recited the following verse of the Qur'aan: r ...

The truth has arrived and falsehood has disappeared. Indeed, falsehood was bound to disappear. {Surah Bani Israaeel, verse 81) Rasulullaah then went to Mount Safa and climbed it until he could see the Kabah. He then raised his hands and engaged in Dhikr and dua for some time. Standing below him, the Ansaar said to each other, "It seems like the love for his city and pity for his people has overtaken Rasulullaah w." Hadhrat Abu Hurayra says further, "Revelation then started to descend on Rasulullaah and when this happened it was no secret to any of us and no one would look at Rasulullaah &&% until it was finished." Once the revelation had stopped, Rasulullaah @&& lifted his gazes and said, "0 assembly of Ansaar! Was it you who said, 'It seems like the love for his city and pity for his people has overtaken Rasulullaah m'?" When the Ansaar admitted that they had made the statement, Rasulullaah &@$ said, "What will my name then be?

I am certainly the servant of Allaah and His Rasul. I have made Hijrah towards Allaah and towards you people. My life shall be with you and my death as well." The Ansaar then came weeping to Rasulullaah k%& saying, "By Allaah! We only said what we did so that Allaah and His Rasool k$l% should remain exclusively ours (we feared that you should not leave us to settle in Makkah)." Rasulullaah said, "Verily Allaah and His Rasool believe you and accept your excuse (believing that you said it out of extreme love)." ('1 The Story of The Ansaar During the Battle of Hunayn and the Statement of Rasulullaah @@ about them Hadhrat Anas %.2w narrates that when the Battle of Hunayn took place, the Hawaazin, Ghitfaan and other tribes came (to the battlefield) with their stock animals as well as their families (indicating that they intended to fight until the end). Rasulullaah arrived with ten thousand Sahabah i43and many others who had been granted amnesty (when Makkah was conqqered).

However, (when the Muslim army was caught by surprise, the ~uklims fled the battlefield and) Rasulullaah @%% was left all alone. Rasulullaah @@ then made two distinct announcements. Turning to his right, Rasulullaah said, "0 Assembly of Ansaar!" The Ansaar responded by saying, "We are at your service, 0 Rasulullaah @%%! Accept the glad tidings that we are with you." Rasulullaah then turned to his left and announced, "0 Assembly of Ansaar!" The Ansaar again (1) Ahmad, Muslims and Nasa'ee, as quoted in A/ Bidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.4 Pg.307). Ibn Abi Shayba has also reported the narration in brief, as quoted in Kanzul Umrnaal(Vol.7 Pg. 135).

T H E J I ~ S OF THE SAHABAH P-3 (vd-I) responded by saying, "we are at your service, 0 Rasulullaah m! Accept the glad tidings that we are with you." Rasulullaah @!# then dismounted his white mule saying, "I am the servant of Allaah and His Rasul." The Mushrikeen were later defeated and Rasulullaah &@% received a vast amount of booty. Rasulullaah m distributed the booty amongst the Muhaajireen and those who had been granted amnesty. The Ansaar received nothing. Some people of the Ansaar then commented, "We are called when times are difficult, but the booty is given to others." When this statement reached Rasulullaah m, he gathered the Ansaar in a tent and asked, "O Assembly of Ansaar!

What is this that has reached me?" when they remained silent, Rasulullaah @@ said, "0 Assembly of Ansaar! Does it not please you that while people return home with worldly articles, you would be returning with the Rasool of Allaah, who you shall keep in your homes?" The Ansaar replied, "It certainly does please us." Rasulullaah @@ added, "If everyone walks a valley and the Ansaar walk another valley, I shall walk the valley of the hsaar." A narrator by the name of Hishaam says that he then asked Hadhrat Anas @,w, "0 Abu Hamza! Were you present here?" Hadhrat Anas !&E@G replied, "How could I absent myself?" ( I ) Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri ?&$w narrates that when Rasulullaah @@ received the booty from the Battle of Hunayn, he distributed it amongst the members of the Quraysh whose hearts he wanted to win over and amongst the Arabs who asked for a share. When the Ansaar neither received a small or large part of it, they were so hurt that one of them said, "By Allaah! Rasulullaah has rejoined with his people." Hadhrat Sa'd bin Ubaadah - went to Rasulullaah &%% and said, "0 Rasulullaah @$%!

This tribe of Ansaar feel hurt about you." "Why is that?" asked ~asblullaah m. Hadhrat Sa'd SIGiW replied, *Because of the way in which you distributed the booty amongst your people and the other Arabs without giving them anything." Rasulullaah @?% asked, "What are your feelings, 0 Sa'd?" Hadhrat Sa'd 5WLQj replied, "I am but one of my people (I feel the same way)." Rasulullaah @%!$ said, "Gather your people (the Ansaar) in this enclosure and call me once they have gathered." Hadhrat Sa'd 9,Gw went out and shouted for them. Once he had gathered them in the enclosure, some Muhaajireen also arrived and Hadhrat Sa'd B,w permitted them to enter. When some other Muhaajireen came, he sent them away. When every member of the Ansaar had arrived, Hadhrat Sa'd Wi@!% went to Rasulullaah and said, "0 Rasulullaah m!

The Ansaar tribe have all gathered in the place where you instructed me to gather them." Rasulullaah @% then went there and stood up to deliver a sermon. After praising Allaah, Rasulullaah @@ said, "0 Assembly of Ansaar! When I came to you, were you not all astray, after which Allaah guided you? Were you not poverty stricken after which Allaah enriched you? Were you not enemies after which Allaah bonded your hearts?" "Certainly," they replied.

Rasulullaah @& then said, "0 Assembly of Ansaar! Why do you not respond?" They submitted 'What can we ( I ) al-Bukhari, as quoted in AlBidaaya wan Njhaaya (Vo1.4 Pg.357). lbn Abi Shayba and lbn Asaakir have also reported the narration, as quoted in Kanzuul Ummaal(Vol.5 Pg.307). W E LIVES OF THE SAHABAH '@,@&% (Vol-1) say, 0 Rasulullaah @%? What response should we make? The favour is from Allaah and His Rasool @@." Rasulullaah @@ said, "By Allaah!

You would be speaking the truth and you would be believed in, if you were to say (to me), 'You came to us as an outcast and we granted you shelter. You came to us as a destitute person and we granted you financial assistance. You came to us as in fear and we granted you security. YOU came to us as without any helpers and we granted you the assistance you needed."' The Ansaar repeated, "The favour is from Allaah and His Rasool m." Rasulullaah @& then comforted them by saying, "0 Assembly of Ansaar! Do you feel hurt because of some short-lived sprouts of this world that I have given to some new Muslims whose hearts I intend winning over whereas I have left you to the bounty of Islaam that Allaah has granted you? 0 Assembly of Ansaar!

Does it not please you to know that while other people return home with goats and camels, you should return home with the Rasool oCAllaah @%? I swear by the Being Who controls my life that if everyone walks a valley and the Ansaar walk another valley, I shall walk the valley of the Ansaar. Had it not been for (the great virtue of) Hijrah, I would have been a man from the Ansaar. 0 Allaah! Shower Your mercy on the Ansaar, on the children of the Ansaar and the grandchildren of the Ansaar." The Ansaar then wept until their beards were soaked and they said, "We are pleased with Allaah as our Rabb and with the distribution of Rasulullaah m." Rasulullaah @@ then returned to his tent and the Ansaar dispersed. ( I ) .......................... ~ a d h r a i Saa'ib bin Yazeed Saw narrates that as a gesture of goodwill, ~asulullbah distributed the booty received from the Hawaazin i i the Battle of Hunayn amongst the Quraysh and others.

This made the Ansaar upset. When Rasulullaah heard about this, he went to the Ansaar where they were staying and said, "Whoever is amongst the Ansaar (from other tribes) should go to his tent." Thereafter, Rasulullaah @@& recited the Shahaadah, praised Allaah and said, "0 Assembly of Ansaar! I have heard about your feelings concerning the booty that I preferred to give others to win over their hearts and so that they should participate in Jihaad after this day after Allaah has entered Islaam deep into their hearts. 0 Assembly of Ansaar! Has Allaah not favoured you by granting you Imaan, by granting you special virtue and by granting you the best of names, namely the Ansaar (helpers) of (the Deen of) Allaah and the Ansaar (helpers) of Allaah's Rasool w? Had it not been for (the great virtue of) Hijrah, I would have been a man from the Ansaar.

If everyone walks a valley and the Ansaar walk another valley, I shall walk the valley of the Ansaar. Does it not please you to (I) Ibn Is'haaq and Ahmad also narrating from Ibn Is'haaq. None else have narrated from this source, which is authentic, as mentioned in A1 Bidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.4 Pg.358). Haythami (Vol.10 Pg.30) has commented on the chain of narrators. Ibn Abi Shayba has also reported the narration at length from Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri SiiISWj as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vo1.7 Pg.135).

Bukhari has quoted a part from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zaid bin Aasim 8,- as quoted in Al Bidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.4 Pg.358). Ibn Abi Shayba has also quoted a part as reportid in Kanzul Ummaal (Vol.7 Pg. 136). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @Gm (Vol-1) know that while other people return home with goats, animals and camels, you should return home with the Rasool of Allaah w?" W h e ~ the Ansaar heard this, they exclaimed, "This pleases us." Rasulullaah then said, "Respond to what I have said." They said, "0 Rasulullaah @%! You found us in darkness and through you Allaah removed us (from the darkness) taking us into light. You found us on the crumbling edge of Jahannam and through you Allaah saved us.

You found us astray and through you Allaah guided us. We are pleased with Allaah as our Rabb, with Islaam as our ~ e e n and with Muhammad as our Nabi. 0 Rasulullaah w! With an open heart we say that you may do as you please." Rasulullaah k%% said, "By Allaah! Had you responded by saying something else, I would have said that you have spoken the truth. You could have said (to me), 'Did you not come to us as an outcast and we granted you shelter?

Were people not calling you a liar when we believed you? Did we not accept what people were rejecting from you?' You would be true had you said this." The Ansaar then said, "On the contrary, the favour is from Allaah and from His Rasool w. It is the favour and grace of Allaah's Rasool k%% that is upon us and on others." The Ansaar then started weeping excessively and Rasulullaah @@wept with them. Hadhrat Anas bin Maalik W W j narrates that when Allaah gave the wealth of the Hawaazin tribe as booty to Rasulullaah @, he started giving as much as a hundred camels to some people. It was then that some people from the Ansaar commented, "May Allaah forgive Rasulullaah w.

He is giving the Quraysh and leaving us out whereas it is our swords that are dripping with blood of the Hawaazin." When Rasulullaah @@ was informed about what they said, he called for the Ansaar and gathered them in a leather tent. He did not call anyone besides them. When they had gathered, Rasulullaah stood up and said, "What is it that has reached me about you?" Some Ansaar of understanding replied, " 0 Rasulullaah @@! Our .seniors have said nothing but it was some youngsters who said, 'May Allaah forgive Rasulullaah @@. He is giving the Quraysh and leaving us out whereas it is our swords that are dripping with blood of the Hawaazin"' Rasulullaah @% said, "I have only given to some people who have newly accepted Islaam to win them over.

Does it not please you to know that while other people return home with wealth, you should return home with the Rasool of Allaah @%? I swear by Allaah that what you return with is much better than what they return with." When the Ansaar submitted that they were pleased with this, Rasulullaah @% said to them, "You people will soon find that others will be given great preference over you. Exercise patience until you meet Allaah and His Rasool @&. I shall be (waiting for you) at my pond (of Kowthar)." Hadhrat Anas %.83W says that it so happened that the Ansaar were unable to exercise the ( 1 ) Tabraani. Haythami ('01.10 Pg.31) has commented on the chain of narrators.

THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @%&@%> (VolI ) necessary patience. (I) Another narration from Hadhrat Anas 9 G w states that Rasulullaah @% said to the Ansaar, "You are like under clothing to me while others are like outer garments. Does it not please you to know that while other people return home with goats and camels, you should return home with the Rasool of Allaah m?" "Most certainly!" they replied. Rasulullaah @?% then added, "The Ansaar are like an abdomen to me and a place where special clothing is kept (they are very close to me). If everyone walks a valley and the Ansaar walk another valley, I shall walk the valley of the Ansaar and had it not been for (the great virtue of) Hijrah, I would have been a man from the Ansaar." (2) The Qualities of the Ansaar ' ~ ~ b % ? j Hadhrat Anas ~ , G m narrates that when some wealth came to Rasulullaah @@ from Bahrain whilst the Muhaajireen and Ansaar heard about it from each other, they came to Rasulullaah early in the morning.

The rest of the Hadith is lengthy, but in it Rasulullaah k%% mentioned to the Ansaar, "As far as I know, you people turn out in large numbers when situations are hazardous and turn out in small numbers when the occasion arrives for receiving something (you are always there to assist others and care little about receiving things for yourselves) ." (3) Hadhrat Anas 5Ww narrates that Rasulullaah k%% once said to Hadhrat Abu Talha ' ' %Asw, "Convey my Salaam to your people (the Ansaar) and inform them that as far as I know, they are extremely chaste and patient people." (4) Another narration from Hadhrat Anas ?ZJGW states that when Hadhrat Abu Talha %,- visited Rasulullaah during the illness in which Rasulullaah passed away, Rasulullaah said to him, "Convey my Salaam to your people (the Ansaar) for they are extremely chaste and patient people." (5) The Statement of Rasulullaah @& when Hadhrat Sa'd bin Mu'aadh !&5(;w$j Passed Away Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Shaddaad B,Gw narrates that Rasulullaah visited Hadhrat Sa'd bin Mu'aadh Wiw as he was on his deathbed. Rasulullaah said, "0 chief of his people! May Allaah reward you well. You have fulfilled the pledge you made to Allaah and Allaah shall certainly fulfil His pledge to you." (6) Hadhrat Aa'isha @G@j narrates that Rasulullaah said, "No harm can come to a woman whether she stays between two homes of the Ansaar or between her own parents." (7) ( I ) al-Bukhari. (2) Ahmad, as quoted in AlBidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.4 Pg.356) (3) Askari, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal(Vol.7 Pg.136).

(4) Bazzaar. Haythami (Vo1.10 Pg.41) has commented on the chain of narrators. (5) Abu Nu'aym, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal(Vo1.7 Pg.136). Haakim (Vo1.4 Pg.79) has also reported the narration from reliable sources as confirmed by Dhahabi. (6) Ibn Sa'd (Vo1.3 Pg.9).

(7) Ahmad and Bazzaar narrating from reliable sources as confirmed by Haythami (Vol. 10 Pg.40). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAN ma@@!& (Vol-1) The Hospitality and service that the Ansaar Rendered The Hospitality of the Ansaar and the Story of Hadhrat Usayd bin ~ h d h a ~ r %,%w Hadhrat Anas B,Wj narrates that ~ a d h r a t Usayd bin Hudhayr 3once came to Rasulullaah who had just finished distributing food. Hadhrat Usayd bin Hudhayr -3 mentioned to ~asulullaah that a family of the Ansaar from the Banu Zafar tribe were very needy. He also added that most of the members of that family were women. Rasulullaah k%% said to him, "0 Usayd!

You left us (without saying anything) until everything has left our hands. However, if you hear that we receive anything, do remind me of that family." A while later, some barley-and dates came to Rasulullaah @%@ from hay bar. Rasulullaah rn then distributed it amongst the Muslims and especially gave a large amount to the Ansaar and to that particular family. Expressing his gratitude, Hadhrat Usayd bin Hudhayr said, "May Allaah grant you the most sublime rewards, 0 Nabi of Allaah m . " Rasulullaah said, "In fact, may Allaah grant the most sublime rewards to you, 0 assembly of Ansaar.

As far as I know, you have always been most chaste and most patient. However, after I die, you shall soon see that others will be given preference over you in leadership and in distribution of wealth. I urge you to be patient until you meet me at the pond (of Kowthar)." ( I ) Hadhrat Usayd bin Hudhayr B,W narrates that two families approached him requesting that he ask Rasulullaah k%% to include them in the distribution of food or to give them something from it. The one family was from the Banu Zafar tribe while the other was from the Banu Mu'aawiya tribe. When he spoke to Rasulullaah @@, Rasulullaah @%@ said to him, "Certainly.

I shall grant each of them a portion. When Allaah gives us again, we shall give them." Hadhrat Usayd %E4K said, "May Allaah grant you the best rewards, 0 Rasulullaah w." Rasulullaah @?@ said, "In fact, may Ailaah grant the best rewards to you Ansaar. As far as I know, you have always been most chaste and most patient. However, after I die, you shall see that others will be given preference over you." Hadhrat Usayd W3W says, 'When Hadhrat Umar bin Khattaab %G&% (became the Khalifah) and was distributing some clothing amongst the people, he sent me a set of clothink which I regarded to be very little. As I was performing salaah, I noticed a youngster from the Quraysh wearing the same set of clothing which (was so big for him that) he was dragging along.

I then recalled the words of Rasulullaah rn: 'After I die, you shall see that others will be given preference over you'. I then said, 'Allaah and His Rasool @%@ have spoken the truth.' When someone informed Hadhrat Umar about this, he came to me as I was still (I) Ibn Adi, Bayhaqi and Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vo1.7 Pg.135). Haakim has also reported the narration in his Mustadrak (Vo1.4 Pg.79), narrating from reliable sources as confirmed by himself and by Haythami. T H E LIVES OF T H E SAHABAH @*GW (Vol-I) performing salaah. He bade me to continue my salaah and when I had finished, he asked, 'What is it that you said?' After informing him, he said, 'I had given that set of clothing to a Sahabi who had participated in the Battle of Badr, the Battle of Uhud and the Pledge of Aqaba.

The youngster from the Quraysh (who you saw) went to him, bought it from him and then wore it. Did you think that it (giving preference to others over the Ansaar) would occur during my time?' I conceded by saying, 'I swear by Allaah that I do not think thai it would occur during your rein as Khalifah."' (I) The Story of.~adhrat Muhammad bin Maslama Hadhrat ~ u h a k m a d bin Maslama B.Wj narrates that as he was going to the Masjid, he noticed a man from the Quraysh wearing a set of (good) clothing. When he asked the man who gave him the clothing, the man replied, "The Ameerul Mu'mineen." After he had passed by Hadhrat Muhammad bin Maslama -2 noticed another man from the Quraysh wearing a set of (good) clothing. When he asked the man who gave him the clothing, the man also replied that the Ameerul Mu'mineen had/given it to him. When Hadhrat Muhammad bin Maslama $B%@& entered the Masjid, he exclaimed in a loud voice, "Allaahu Akbar!

Allaah and His Rasool@& have spoken the truth! Allaahu Akbar! Allaah and His Rasool have spoken the truth!" When Hadhrat Umar 3&@&!2j heard this, he sent someone to call him..Hadhrat Muhammad bin Maslama W W told the man that he first had to perform two Rakaahs of salaah. Hadhrat Umar ?&Wj sent the messenger again with the message that he insists that Hadhrat Muhammad bin Maslama B~Wj should go to him. However, Hadhrat Muhammad bin Maslama @,w was adamant that he would not go to Hadhrat Umar until he had performed two Rakaahs of salaah.

He therefore started his salaah. Hadhrat Umar B,w then came himself and sat beside Hadhrat Muhammad bin Maslama =Wj. When he had complete his salaah, Hadhrat Umar !@!3Wj asked, "Do tell me why you raised your voice calling the Takbeer in the place where Rasulullaah @@@ performed salaah. And why did you say, 'Allaah and His Ras001@$%% have spoken the truth'." Hadhrat Muhammad bin Maslama ~ , g W replied, " 0 Ameerul Mu'mineen! I was proceeding to the Masjid when I noticed a certain man from the Quraysh wearing a set of (good) clothing.

When I asked him who gave him the clothing, the man replied that the Ameerul Mu'mineen had given it to him. After he had passed by I noticed another man from the Quraysh wearing a set of (good) clothing. When 1 asked the man who gave him the clothing, the man also replied that the Ameerul Mu'mineen had given it to him. After he had passed by I noticed a man from the Ansaar wearing a set of clothing that was less expensive than the two others. When I asked him who given him the clothing, he informed me that the Ameerul Mu'mineen had given it to him.

Although Rasulullaah @?& had stated: 'After 1 die, ( I ) Ahmad. Haythami (Vol.10 Pg.33) has commented on the chain of narrators. THE LIVES OF THE SRHABAH '@%Cur35 ( V O ~ - I I you shall see that others will be given preference over you1, I do not want it to happen at your hands, 0 Ameerul Mu'mineen." Hadhrat Umar 53Gw then started to weep and said, "I seek forgiveness from Allaah! I shall never do it again." Thereafter, Hadhrat Umar %Gw was never seen giving preference to a person from the Quraysh over a person from the Ansaar. Rasulullaah Honours Hadhrat Sa'd bin Ubaadah gg&j' Hadhrat Zaid bin Thaabit BG&&j narrates that Hadhrat Sa'd bin Ubaadah 9once visited Rasulullaah @#% with his son.

When he greeted with Salaam, Rasulullaah k?&% said, "Here and here." Rasulullaah w then made Hadhrat Sa'd Qm J sit on his right and said, "Welcome to the Ansaar. Welcome to the Ansaar." (Out of respect for Rasulullaah m,) Hadhrat Sa'd %XiW6 then made his son stand in front of Rasulullaah &%%. Rasulullaah @&% told the youth to sit and when he did, Rasulullaah @& bade him to sit closer to him. The youth came closer and started kissing the hands and feet of Rasulullaah w. Rasulullaah t?%% said, "I am from the Ansaar and from the children of the Ansaar." Hadhrat Sa'd %%w remarked, "May Allaah honour you as you have honoured us." Rasulullaah @#% said, "Verily Allaah has honoured you before I could honour you.

However, after I die, you shall soon see that others will be given preference over you. I urge you to be patient until you meet me at the pond (of Kowthar)." (2) Hadhrat Jareer !&@j' Serves Hadhrat Anas B,G&+j Hadhrat Anas %&&% narrates that Hadhrat Jareer ~,S%% served him greatly as they travelled together on a journey. Hadhrat Jareer W34G said, "I have seen the Ansaar do great services to Rasulullaah k%l% and I therefore serve every person from the Ansaar whom I see." (3) Hadhrat Abu Ayyoob Ansaari %$Zi&j' Stays with Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas ~,GCw@j', Who Places himself at his Service Hadhrat Habeeb bin Abi Thaabit narrates that Hadhrat Abu Ayyoob Ansaari - once went to Hadhrat Mu'aawiya %G&&j to complain about a debt he had (asking Hadhrat Mu'aawiya Bw for finandal assistance). However, Hadhrat Abu Ayyoob Ansaari 5lB& did not receive the desired resppnse, but rather received a response that was unpleasant. He then said, "I have healyl Rasulullaah @%% say, 'After I die, you shall see that others will be given preference over you (Ansaar)'." Hadhrat Mu'aawiya BW said, "What else did Rasulullaah @& say (1) Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal(Vo1.2 Pg.329).

(2) Ibn Asaakir. The author of Kanzul Ummaal (Vo1.7 Pg.134) and Bukhari have commented on the chain of narrators. Nasa'ee, Daar Qutni and Ali bin Madeeni have also reported the narration. Refer to Mizaan (Vo1.2 Pg.3). (3) Baghawi, Bayhaqi and Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal(Vo1.7 Pq.136).

THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @.=5 (Vol-I) 40 1 to you?" Hadhrat Abu Ayyoob %lGWj replied that Rasulullaah @% advised them to exercise patience. Hadhrat Mu'aawiya %Ew then said, "Then be patient." Hadhrat Abu Ayyoob 4-j remarked, "I swear by Allaah that I shall never again ask you for anything!" Hadhrat Abu Ayyoob SWG then went to Basra where he stayed with Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas 9GW. Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas 3Gw emptied his home for Hadhrat Abu Ayyoob BWG and said, "1 shall do for you as you had done for Rasulullaah @&." He then instructed his family to leave the house, which they did. Thereafter, he said to Hadhrat Abu Ayyoob SGw, 'You may use anything in the house." In addition, he left with him forty thousand Dirhams and twenty slaves." (') Another narration adds that Hadhrat Abu Ayyoob %3Gw then went to Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas 9in Basra, who had been appointed as its governor by Hadhrat Ali %3W&4. Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas %iUW said, "0 Abu Ayyoob!

I wish to leave this house for you just as you left your house for Rasulullaah w." He then instructed his family to leave, which they did. Thereafter, he gave everything in the house to Hadhrat Abu Ayyoob 3 G G j . When Hadhrat Abu Ayyoob 3was leaving the place, Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas asked him, "How much do you need?" Hadhrat Abu Ayyoob BGw told him that he required the amount that he usually received as a grant and eight slaves to work in his fields. His grant was four thousand Dirhams, so Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas k ? % j gave him five times the amount, which was a sum of twenty thousand Dirhams and forty slaves. (2) Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas %)2$&$$ Goes out of his Way to Have the Needs of the Ansaar Fulfilled Hadhrat Hassaan bin Thaabit narrates that they were a group of the Ansaar who needed to place a request before the Ameerul Mu'mineen who was either Hadhrat Umar k%G%%j or Hadhrat Uthmaan 4 3 ~ j ( ~ ) .

They proceeded with Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas %E&!kj and a group of other Sahabah F 4 E . Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas %lWj and the other Sahabah iSw all spoke to the Arneerul Mu'mineen and mentioned the virtues of the Ansaar. However, the Ameerul Mu'mineen had to make an excuse. The need of the Ansaar was an urgent one and the Sahabah BW repeated the request several times. However, they all eventually accepted the excuse and just stood there.

Not Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas SWj. He persisted and said, "Never! By Allaah! (I shall never accept the excuse because) Then the Ansaar will have no status. They assisted Rasulullaah @@ and granted him protection." (1) Rooyaani and Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vo1.7 Pg.95).

Haakim has also reported the narration from reliable sources as confirmed by Dhahabi. (2) Tabraani, as quoted in Majma'uz Zawaa'id (Vol.9 Pg.323). Haythami has commented on the chain of narrators. Haakim (Vo1.3 Pg.461) has also reported the narration with an extended chain of narrators and commentary. (3) One of the narrators by the name of Ibn Abi Zinaad was unsure about who the Ameerul Mu'mineen was during that time.

THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH '-5 (Vol-I) He then continued recounting the virtues of the Ansaar and (referring to Hadhrat Hassaan bin Thaabit 9 , W j , he) added, "Here stands the poet of Rasulullaah m, who used to compose poems in defence of Rasulullaah @& (whenever the Mushrikeen composed poems against Rasulullaah m)." In this manner, Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas B,- continued presenting convincing arguments and replied to all objections until the Ameerul Mu'mineen had no option but to accede to the recydest. Hadhrat Hassaan B,W continues to narrate, "We then left after Allaah had fulfilled our need Jhrough the speech of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas -. I then took hold of his hand, praising him and making dua for him. In the Masjid we passed the group of Sahabah im who were with us and who were unable to achieve what Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas %,- had achieved. When they came within earshot, I said to them, 'Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas has proved to be closer to us than you.' 'He certainly has,' they replied.

I then said to Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas -, 'By Allaah! This is the filtration of Nabuwaat and the legacy of Nabi Ahmad @% of which you are most worthy.' I then recited the following couplets in praise of him (which mean): 'When he (Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas @W) speaks, he leaves nothing for another to speak Because of his concise speech that contains nothing superfluous His speech is so convincing and comforting for the soul That it leaves nothing for a needyperson to add (Hadhyat AbduLIaafi-} You have reached towering heights without diicullty And have reached the apex without being wretched or weakM(') Another narration states that Hadhrat Hassaan 35W% said to the other Sahabah #EX5W6, "By Allaah! He (Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas !XWZ!&) is worthier than you (of being sympathetic towards us) for this is the filtration of Nabuwaat and the legacy of Nabi Ahmad @@. It is his lineage and excellent character that guides him." The others said, "Do be brief (and give us a poem), 0 Hassaan." ''What they say is true," agreed Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas !&X%E%. Hadhrat Hassaan then recited a poem in praise of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas 3W@& (which means): 'When Ibn Abbaas $?i&Wj shows you his face You will see virtue and grace in every gathering" He then recited the couplets mentioned above, adding the following couplet to it: You have been created as an ally of affection and benevolence And as an orator without being inemcient nor incompetent" The AmeemI .Mulmineen said, '?n using the word linefficient: Hassaan B W was referring to none but 'me.

However, AIJaah shall decide between him and I. d2) ( 1 ) Haakim (Vo1.3 Pg.544). (2) Tabraani, as quoted in Majrna'uzZawaa[id (Vo1.9 Pg.284). T H E LIVES OF THE S M A H '@,=> (Vol-I) Du'aas made for the Ansaar The dua that Rasulullaah Made for the Ansaar and the Statement Hadhrat Abu Bakr B,G%j' made about them in his Sermon Hadhrat Anas bin Maalik - narrates that when it became difficult for the Ansaar to continuously use camels to draw and carry water, they gathered before ~~sulullaah @?% to request that a flowing river be made for them. Rasulullaah @% said, "A warm welcome to the Ansaar! A warm welcome to the Ansaar!

A warm welcome to the Ansaar! I shall grant you anything that you ask from me today and anything I ask Allaah for you will be granted." The Ansaar said to each othey, "Make the most of the situation and ask him to pray for our forgiveness." They then asked, "0 Rasulullaah @%$! Pray to Allaah for our forgiveness." -Rasulullaah @% then made dua saying, "0 Allaah! Forgive the Ansaar, the children of the Ansaar and the grandchildren of the Ansaar." Another narration states that Rasulullaah @& also asked Allaah to forgive the spouses of the Ansaar. Yet another narration states that Rasulullaah @@ said, "0 Allaah! ~oigive the Ansaar, the children of the Ansaar, the grandchildren of the Ansaar and their neighbours." (2) Another report (3) mentions that Rasulullaah @%$ said, "0 Allaah!

Forgive the Ansaar, the children of the Ansaar and the friends of the Ansaar." Hadhrat Uthmaan SG@!&j narrates that he heard Rasulullaah say, "Imaan belongs to Yemen and in the progeny of Qahtaan (an ancient king to whose progeny belongs all the people of Yemen a s well a s the Ansaar). Hard-heartedness is to be found amongst the progeny of Adnaan whereas in the Himyar tribe is the commander and leader of the Arabs. While the Madh'hij tribe is the chief and defence of the Arabs and the Azd tribe is their shoulders and head (bearing. the weight of important matters), the Hamdaan tribe is their crest and their summit. 0 Allaah! Give honour to the Ansaar through whom Allaah established the Deen; who gave me shelter, who assisted me and who gave me their undaunted support. They are my companions in this world, shall be my party in the Aakhirah and the first of my Ummah to enter Jannah." (4) Hadhrat Uthmaan bin Muhammad Zubayri narrates that in one of his sermons, Hadhrat Abu Bakr related the relationship between the Muhaajireen and the Ansaar to the poem that states: "May Allaah re wardja %ar (the' Ansaar) on our behalf Who helped us when our shoes made us s11p and fall in the path of those who ( I ) Ahmad (Vo1.3 Pg. 139).

Haythami has commented on the narration. (2) Bazzaar and Tabraani. Haythami (Vol.10 Pg.40) has commented on the chain of narrators. (3) Tabraani. Haythami (Vol. 10 Pg.4 1) has commented on the chain of narrators.

(4) Bazzaar, narrating from reliable sources as contirmed by Haythami (Vol.10 Pg.41). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @g&> (Vol-I) wished to trample us They refused to become frustrated with us (through times) that even our mothers Would become fi-ustrated with us, were our mothers to suffer what they (the Ansaar) suffered because of us"(') Others are Given preference over the Ansaar in the matter of Khilaafah What Rasulullaah &$$% said about the Quraysh Hadhrat Humayd bin Abdur Rahmaan Himyari narrates that when Rasulullaah @% passed away, Hadhrat ~ b u Bakr BG= was at one end of Madinah (where he lived). When he arrived, he opened the face of Rasulullaah @$% and said, "May my parents be sacrificed for you! You are so pure in life and death. I swear by the Rabb of the Kabah that Muhammad #%@ has indeed passed away." (When he heard that the Ansaar had gathered to discuss the Khilaafah,) Hadhrat Abu Bakr %W#j followed by Hadhrat Umar ~ W j went to the Ansaar.

In his talk to the Ansaar, Hadhrat Abu Bakr %GW45 did not omit to mention any verse of the Qur'aan or statement of Rasulullaah w concerning the virtues of the Ansaar. He also said, "I am also aware that Rasylullaah w said, 'If everyone walks a valley and the Ansaar walk another valley, I shall walk the valley of the Ansaar.' 0 sa1d(')! Because you were sitting there, you know that Rasulullaah @% said, 'The Quraysh are the successors of this matter (Khilaafah). Righteous people will follow the righteous of the Quraysh while sinful people will follow the sinful of the Quraysh." Hadhrat Sa'd ?%3w confirmed this when he said to Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~!%kj, "You have spoken the truth. We shall be viziers while you are the leaders." (3) The Incident that Occurred in the Hall of the Banu Saa'idah Tribe Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri W G W narrates that after Rasulullaah passed away, several speakers from the Ansaar delivered lectures (in the orchard of the Banu Saa'idah tribe where the Muhaajireen and the Ansaar had gathered to discuss the Khilaafah).

One of them said, "0 assembly of Muhaajireen! Whenever Rasulullaah @@ appointed one of you to a post, he would also put one of us with him. We therefore feel that two persons should take this post, one from us and one from you." The other speakers from the Ansaar followed suit until Hadhrat Zaid bin Thaabit ! & W ! j stood up and said, "Since Rasulullaah @% was from amongst the Muhaajireen, the leader should be from the Muhaajireen. We shall be his Ansaar (helpers) just as we were the Ansaar (helpers) of Rasulullaah W." (1) Ibn Abi Dunya in Ashraaf; as quoted in Kanzul Ommaal (V0l.7 Pg. 134). ' - (2) Hadhrat Sa'd bin Ubaadah ?%%%, one of the leaders of the Ansaar.

(3) Ahmad and Ibn Jareer, as quoted in KanzuJ Llmmaal(Vo1.3 Pg.137). Haythami ('01.5 Pg.191) has , commented on the chain of narrators. - THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH m,@&!% (Vol-I) Hadhrat Abu Bakr %%3&!2j then stood up and said, "0 Assembly of Ansaar! May Allaah reward you all tremendously. May Allaah keep this speaker of yours steadfast. By Allaah!

Should you do otherwise (other than what adh hi at Zaid ~,&$j&j has mentioned), we would not reconcile with you." Hadhrat Zaid bin Thaabit 4 - then took hold of the hand of Hadhrat Abu Bakr W@& and said, "This is the man. Pledge your allegiance to him." ('I Hadhrat Qaasim bin Muhammad narrates that when Rasulullaah @% passed away, the Ansaar gathered around Hadhrat Sa'd bin Ubaadah %,w. Hadhrat Abu Bakr %,Wj, Hadhrat Umar S&i&3 and Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah bin Jarraah Saw also arrived there. Hadhrat Hubaab bin Mundhir h%'G&&5 who had participated in the Battle of Badr stood up and said, "One leader from you (Muhaajireen) and one from us (Ansaar). 0 honoured group (of Muhaajireen)! I swear by Allaah that we do not begrudge you this position but we fear that such a person may become the leader whose fathers or brothers we (Ansaar) may have killed (when fighting for Islaam.

He should then not wish to take revenge from US)." Hadhrat Umar !&Wj said, "If it ever happens, you should rather die (fighting him) if you are able to." Hadhrat Abu Bakr @,Wj then started to speak. He said, 'We shall be the leaders while you be the viziers. This matter will be shared equally between us just as the frond of a date palm divides at the centre." The first person to pledge his allegiance was Hadhrat Basheer bin Sa'd (also known as) Abu Nu'maan ?3M%!&. After everyone had united under the leadership of Hadhrat Abu Bakr BGWj, an occasion arrived when he had to distribute some wealth amongst the people. He sent Hadhrat Zaid bin Thaabit %,W to an old lady from the Banu Adi bin Najaar tribe with her share of the wealth.

When she askeu what it was, Hadhrat Zaid - j told her that it was her share of the wealth that Hadhrat Abu Bakr - j had given to the women. She remarked, "Do you wish to bribe me away from my Deen?" "Certainly not," replied Hadhrat Zaid S,-. She then asked, "Do you fear that I shall leave the Deen I follow?" "Definitely not," responded Hadhrat Zaid !&W. She then said, "I swear by Allaah that I shall never accept anything from him in future." When Hadhrat Zaid S,m returned and informed Hadhrat Abu Bakr %'U&j about what 'the old lady had expressed, Hadhrat Abu Bakr ?3g&+i said, 'We shall also not take back anything that we have given her." (2) ( I ) Tayaalisi, Ibn Sa'd (Vo1.3 Pg.151), Ibn Abi Shayba, Bayhaqi (Vo1.8 Pg.134) and others, as quoted in ~ a n z u l Ummaal(Vol.3 Pg.131). Haythami (Vo1.5 Pg.183) says that Tabraani and Ahmad have also reported the narration from reliable sources.

Tabraani has also reported a similar narration from Hadhrat Abu Talha mj, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal(Vol.3 Pg. 140). (2) Ibn Sa'd and Ibn Jareer, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal(Vo1.3 P~.130). W E LIVES OF THE SAHABAH (Vol-I)