. The Sahabah 'F!i?%iWj sit in Gatherings (To Learn

and Teach) while on Journey Hadhrat Hitaan bin Abdullaah Raqaashi narrates that they were once part of an army under the command of Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari %,W2. They were travelling along the banks of the Tigris River when the time for salaah arrived. After someone had called out the Adhaan for the Zuhr salaah, the people started making wudu and Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari ~ C = also made wudu. He then led them in salaah, after which they all sat in groups. When the time for the Asr salaah arrived, someone called out the Adhaan for Asr and the people again stood up to make wudu. Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari SiiW&% then instructed the Mu'adhin to announce, "Take note that none should make wudu besides those whose wudu had broken." Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari LS!XBj then said, "It ' seems imminent that knowledge shall disappear and ignorance will prosper to the extent that because of ignorance, a man will use his sword to kill his own mother." (3) (1) Bayhaqi (Vo1.9 Pg.47).

(2) Aadam bin Abi Ayaas in his Ilm, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal(Vo1.5 Pg 228). (3) Abdur Razaaq, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vo1.5 Pg.114) and Tahaawi in his Sharhu Ma'aanil Aathaar (Vol. 1 Pg.27). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH '&,EI;w@!%k (vd-I) 48 1 Spending While in Jihaad in the Path of Allaah The Spending of Some Sahabah '@GW3 in the Path of Allaah Hadhrat Abu Mas'ood Ansaari 9,Gw narrates that a man came with a reined camel and said, "(I am donating) This camel in the path of Allaah." Rasulullaah @& said, "You shall have seven hundred camels in exchange for it on the Day of Qiyaamah. Each one of those will also have reins." ('I Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Saamit narrates, "I was with Hadhrat Abu Dharr %$3& when he received his allowance (from the state treasury). Hadhrat Abu Dharr WWj had his slave girl with him, who started paying off all his expenses (with the money). Only seven Dirhams were left over, which he instructed her to convert into change.

I said to him, '(Wouldn't it be better) If you kept it back for a need that may arise or for a guest that may come to you?' He replied, 'My beloved friend (Rasulullaah m) advised me saying, 'Any gold or silver that is tied up in a bag (put away for the future) is live coal for its owner until he spends it in the path of Allaah."' A narration of Ahmad and Tabraani states that Rasulullaah @% said, "When a person ties gold or silver in a bag and does not spend it in the path of Allaah, it will be live embers on the Day of Qiyaamah which will be used to brand him." (') .......................... Hadhrat Qais bin Sala Ansaari B.Gw narrates that his brothers laid a complaint (against him) before Rasulullaah &%% when they alleged that he wasted his wealth and gave out plenty. However, Hadhrat Qais SBWj said, "0 Rasulullaah m! I take only my share of the dates and spend it in the path of Allaah and on those in my company." Rasulullaah @@ then placed his hand on the chest of Hadhrat Qais 3,Gw and thrice said, "Spend and Allaah will spend on you." Hadhrat Qais 3,GWj says, "Thereafter I always had transport when I went out in the path of Allaah and today I am the wealthiest person in my family (because of the blessings of spending in the path of Allaah)." (3) The Rewards of Spending in the path of Allaah Hadhrat Mu'aadh bin Jabal 9,G= narrates that Rasulullaah said, "Glad tidings for the person who abundantly engages in the Dhikr 9f Allaah while out in Jihaad in the path of Allaah because for every word he shall receive the rewards of seventy thousand good deeds. The reward for each one of these good deeds shall be multiplied ten times together with the extra that (he will receive which) is with Allaah." Someone asked, "0 Rasulullaah m! And (what about) spending (in the path of Allaah)?" Rasulullaah @g replied, "Spending is (rewarded) likewise." (1) Muslim (V01.2 Pg.37) and Nasa'ee, as quoted in/amWFawaalid(Vol.2 Pg.3) (2) Ahmad, as quoted in Targheeb war Tarheeb (Vo1.2 Pg. 178).

(3) Tabraani in his Awsat, as quoted in Targheeb war Tarheeb (Vo1.2 Pg.173). Ibn Mandah has also reported the narration, as quoted in Isaaba (Vo1.3 Pg.250). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @%%% (Vol-I) One of the narrators by the name of Abdur Rahmaan says that he then asked Hadhrat Mu'aadh 3 S W j , "But the reward of spending (in the path of Allaah) is multiplied seven hundred times." Hadhrat Mu'aadh ~,@&3 commented, "Your understanding is wanting. That (reward multiplied seven hundred times) is for people who spend (on others in the path of Allaah) while they are themselves with their families (at home) and not out on an expedition. However, when they march out themselves and then spend, Allaah keeps aside for them such things from the treasures of His mercy that far transcends the knowledge of man and his ability to describe it. Such people are the party of Allaah and the party of Allaah are always victorious." Hadhrat Ali s,@l$$j, Hadhrat Abu Dardaa @,%&Zit Hadhrat Abu Hurayra %,%&j, Hadhrat Abu Umaama !BGw, Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Amr bin A1 Aas %GWii, Hadhrat Jaabir %lW+ and Hadhrat Imraan bin Husayn %Gw all narrate that Rasulullaah stated, "The person who spends funds in the path of Allaah while he remains at home shall be rewarded with seven hundred Dirhams for every Dirham (that he spends).

On the other hand, the person who himself marches out in the path of Allaah and then spends for Allaah's pleasure shall be rewarded with seven hundred thousand Dirhams for every Dirham (that he spends)." Rasulullaah &@! then recited the following verse: (Y,, ~ ~ ) 6 ' 3 . , hi) And Allaah multiplies (rewards) for whoever He wills. {Surah Baqara, verse 2611(~) In the chapter entitled "Rasulullaah @@ Encourages Striving in the path of Allaah and Spending One's Wealth for this Cause", it has already been narrated how much was spent by Sahabah such as Hadhrat Abu Bakr BGWj, Hadhrat Umar 3GWj, Hadhrat Uthmaan %lUi%, Hadhrat Talha %i#liW, Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf B.W$5, Hadhrat Abbaas Hadhrat Sa'd bin Ubaadah 3Gw, Hadhrat Muhammad bin Maslama %,Wj and Hadhrat Aasim bin Adi More details will be mentioned in a forthcoming chapter specifically dealing with the spending of the Sahabah @GWj. Proceeding in Jihaad in the Path of Allaah with a Sincere Intention There Shall be no Rewards for the person whose Intention is to Gain Fame and Fortune Hadhrat Abu Hurayra ~ B & j narrates that someone asked, "0 Rasulullaah &%@! (Tell me about) A person who intends to wage Jihaad and also has the intention of earning some worldly profits." Rasulullaah @@ replied, "He shall not be rewarded." Regarding this to be a very serious matter, the Sahabah @CWj said to the person, "Please repeat what you have asked Rasulullaah m. Perhaps you did not explain yourself to him properly." The man asked for the second time, "0 (1) Tabraani, Haythami (Vo1.5 Pg.282) has commented on the chain of narrators. (2) Qazweeni, as quoted in Jam'ul Fawaalid(Vo1.2 Pg.3). ,7., ,,,, ,., THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @ , \ ; j ~ ~ (Vol-I) Rasulullaah @@! (Tell me about) A person who proceeds in Jihaad with the intention of earning some worldly profits?" Rasulullaah @@ repeated, "He shall not be rewarded." Again regarding this to be a very serious matter, the Sahabah @,GWj instructed the person to again repeat the question.

The man asked for the third time, "0 Rasulullaah @@! (Tell me about) A person who proceeds in Jihaad with the intention of earning some worldly profits?" Rasulullaah @@ again repeated, "He shall not be rewarded." (') Hadhrat Abu maa amah !3Gw narrates that a man approached Rasulullaah @& with the query, "Tell me about a person who wages Jihaad in search of fame and fortune. What is there for him?" "There shall be nothing for him," replied Rasulullaah @@. When the man repeated his question three times, Rasulullaah @@ replied each time, "There shall be nothing for him." Thereafter, Rasulullaah @@ added, "Allaah accepts only those actions that are carried out solely for Him, through which His pleasure is sought." (2) The Story of Quzmaan Hadhrat Aasim bin Arnr bin Qataadah B,Gw narrates that a man lived amongst them whose identity no one really knew. He was only known as Quzmaan. Whenever his name was mentioned, Rasulullaah k%% used to say, "He is from the inmates of Jahannam." He fought very fiercely during the Battle of Uhud and single-handedly killed seven to eight Mushrikeen.

He was a true warrior. However, he was eventually incapacitated by a nasty wound. When he was carried to the Banu Zafar district, many Muslims said to him, "You fought with great courage today, 0 Quzmaan! Glad tidings to you!" He said, "Glad tidings for what? By Allaah! I fought only for the good name of my people.

Had it not been for this, I would never have fought." When his wound became too much for him to bear, he took an arrow from his quiver and used it to commit suicide. (') The Story of Usayram It is reported that Hadhrat Abu Hurayra ~ , G m used to often ask (the people around him), "Tell me about the person who entered Jannah without ever performing a single salaah?" When the people were unable to identify the person, they asked Hadhrat Abu Hurayra B,Gw about him. Hadhrat Abu Hurayra !ZWWj would then say, "He was Usayram from the Banu Abdul Ash'hal tribe (whose real name was) Amr bin Thaabit bin Qais." (One of the narrators) Hadhrat Husayn says that when he asked Hadhrat Mahmood bin Labeed about the story of Hadhrat Usayram %,Gwj, he narrated, "He always refused to accept Islaam when his people invited him. On the day that the Battle of Uhud was fought, it suddenly occurred to him to accept Islaam and he did so. He then took his sword and proceeded until he entered the flanks of the enemy. There he fought until a wound crippled him.

As some people from the (1) Abu Dawood, Ibn Hibbaan and Haakim in brief, as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb (Vo1.2 Pg.419). (2) Abu Dawood and Nasa'ee, as quoted in Targheeb war Tarheeb (vo1.2 Pg.421). (3) Ibn Is'haaq, as quoted in A/ Bidaaya wan Nihaaya (vo1.4 Pg.36). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @g&j' (Vol-I) Banu Abdul Ash'hal tribe were searching the battlefield for their dead, they suddenly saw Hadhrat Usayram 3,GWj and exclaimed, "By Allaah! This is Usayram! What has brought him here?

We had left him behind (in Madinah) for he refused to accept the Kalimah." They therefore questioned him, "What has brought you here, 0 Arnr? Was it the fondness of your people or your devotion to Islaam?" He replied, "It was my devotion to Islaam. -I believed in Allaah and His Rasool @@, accepted Islaam, took my sword and marched with Rasulullaah &@@. I then fought until I was injured." It was not long after this that he passed away in their hands. When the incident was mentioned to Rasulullaah @%, he said, "He is certainly from amongst the people of Jannah." ('I Hadhrat Abu Hurayra @ , W 3 narrates that because Hadhrat Amr bin Uqaysh @,%= had given out a loan on interest during the Period of Ignorance, he disliked accepting Islaam until he had received the payment. When the Battle of Uhud took place, he asked, "Where are my cousins?" When he was informed that they were at Uhud, he exclaimed, "At Uhud!" He then donned his helmet, mounted his horse and rode towards them. Seeing him arrive, the Muslims called out, "Go away, 0 Amr!" He responded by saying, "I have already accepted Imaan." He then fought fiercely until he was wounded and carried off to his family as a wounded man.

Hadhrat Sa'd bin Mu'aadh @,Wj then arrived there and asked his sister to ask Hadhrat Arnr ~ , w whether he fought because of his camaraderie (friendship, allegiance) with his people or because he felt for Allaah and His Rasool @%%. Hadhrat Amr %gW replied, "Because I felt for Allaah and His Rasool w." He then passed away and entered Jannah even though he had never had the opportunity to perform a single salaah for Allaah. (2) The Story of a Bedouin Hadhrat Shaddaad ibnul Haad narrates that a Bedouin once came to Rasulullaah . @@%, accepted Imaan and became a devoted follower of Rasulullaah w. He then undertook to make Hijrah and stay with Rasulullaah (in Madinah). After the Battle of Khaybar, much booty came to Rasulullaah and he distributed it (amongst the Muslim soldiers). Rasulullaah. also stipulated a share for that particular Bedouin Sahabi B,Wj and handed it over to his friends (to give it to him) since he was busy grazing the animals.

When they came to give his share (of the booty) to him, the Sahabi ~~j asked, "What is this?" "It is your share of the booty that Rasulullaah @@ has stipulated for you," they replied. He said, "I did not follow him for this. Instead, I followed him so that I may die and enter Jannah when an arrow strikes me here." He then pointed towards his throat. Rasulullaah @@ said, "If you are true, Allaah will make it come true." (1) Ibn Is'haaq, as quoted in AIBidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.4 Pg.37) with a reliable chain of narrators as confirmed in lsaaba (vo1.6 Pg.526). Abu Nu'aym has also reported the narration in his Ma'rifah, as quoted in Kanzul ummaal (Vol.7 Pg.8). Ahmad has also reported the narration a s quoted in Majma'uzZawaa'id (vo1.9 Pg.362). , (2) Abu Dawood and Haakim narrating from reliable sources as confirmed in lsaaba (vo1.2 Pg.526).

Bayhaqi (Vo1.9 Pg. 167) has also reported the narration. THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @,E@&> (Vol-1) The Sahabah @,G= then engaged in battle against the enemy and (after fighting and being martyred) the Sahabi ~ . G W was brought to Rasulullaah m. He had been struck by an arrow at exactly the same spot he had pointed towards. Rasulullaah @@ asked, "Is it he?" When the Sahabah 'H,Gw confirmed that it was him, Rasulullaah said, "He was true to Allaah and Allaah made his intention come true." Rasulullaah @& then shrouded the Sahabi 3iXiw in a coat that belonged to Rasulullaah w, after which he placed the corpse before him and led the Janaazah salaah (funeral prayer). Whilst making dua for the Sahabi @,Gw, the following words of Rasulullaah were heard: "0 Allaah!

Here lies Your servant who migrated in Your path. He was killed as a martyr and I am his witness." The Story of a Black Sahabi B,G@ Hadhrat Anas ?3Gm narrates that a man came to Rasulullaah @% saying, "0 Rasulullaah w! I am a man with a black skin, an ugly face and without any wealth. Will I enter Jannah if I fight those people (the Kuffaar army)?" "Certainly," replied Rasulullaah @%&. The man then advanced and fought until he was martyred. When Rasulullaah came by his corpse, Rasulullaah @@ said, "Allaah has beautified your face, made you fragrant and increased your wealth." (Addressing the Sahabah @Bw) Rasulullaah @@ then said, "I have seen his two wives from the wide-eyed damsels of Jannah pulling at his coat, disputi~g with each other about who will enter between his skin and his coat." (2) The Story of Hadhrat Amr bin A1 Aas a , G W Hadhrat Amr bin A1 Aas !3.1Gw narrates that Rasulullaah @@ once sent a message to him stating, "Get your clothes and weapons on and come to me." When he got to Rasulullaah m, Rasulullaah 4%?% said, "I wish to send you out in command of an army.

Allaah will keep you safe and grant you much booty. I shall also grant you a fine portion of the booty." Hadhrat Amr bin Al Aas ?3Gw said, "0 Rasulullaah m! I did not accept Islaam for wealth but accepted Islaam for the love of Islaam." Rasulullaah &?$& said, "0 Arnr! Good wealth is a fine thing for a good man." (3) According to another narration, Hadhrat Amr bin A1 Aas %lGw also said, "I accepted Islaam for the love of Islaam and to be with the Rasool of Allaah w." Rasulullaah @@ said, "Indeed, but good wealth is a fine thing for a good The Statements of Hadhrat Umar %,%!% Concerning Martyrs Hadhrat Abul Bakhtari Taa'ee narrates that many people in Kufa gathered with (1) Bayhaqi and Nasa'ee, as quoted in AlBidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.4 Pg.191). Haakim (Vo1.3 Pg.595) has also reported the narration. (2) Bayhaqi, as quoted in AlBidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.4 Pg.191).

Haakim has also reported the narration, as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb (Vo1.2 Pg.447). (3) Ahmad, as quoted in lsaaba (Vo1.3 Pg.3). (4) Tabraani in his Awsat and Kabeer, as quoted in Majma'uzZawaa'id(Vol.9 Pg.353). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @,GW (Vol-I) Hadhrat Abul Mukhtaar the father of Mukhtaar bin Abu Ubayd at the bridge of Abu Ubayd. This was the place where Hadhrat Abu Ubayd (Thaqafi) was martyred (along with his entire battalion in the year 13 A.H.). All were martyred save for two or three men who used their swords to attack the enemy lines with such force that they opened up a path for themselves through which to escape.

They eventually reached Madinah. As the three were sitting one day and discussing about the others (those who were killed in the battle), Hadhrat Umar WGw came to them and asked, "Tell me what you have been discussing about them?" They replied, "We were seeking forgiveness on their behalf and making dua for them." Hadhrat Umar BGw threatened, "You will have to tell me what you were saying about them otherwise you will receive harsh treatment from me." They said, "We were saying that they are martyrs." Hadhrat Umar @,G&> then said, "I swear by the Being besides Whom there is no deity, Who has sent Muhammad @%$ with the truth and without Whose command Qiyaamah will never take place! No living being knows what a dead person will receive by Allaah except for the Nabi of Allaah @$% because Allaah has forgiven all his past and future errors. I swear by the Being besides whom there is no deity, Who has sent Muhammad k$% with the truth and guidance and without Whose command Qiyaamah will never take place! There are people who fight to show off, others who fight because of their tribal fanaticism, those who fight to attain worldly gain and those who fight for wealth. All those who fight will receive by Allaah only that which was in their hearts." ('I Hadhrat Maalik bin Aws bin Hadathaan W3Wj narrates that they were busy discussing an army that was martyred during the Khilaafah of Hadhrat Umar W,Gm when one of them commented, "They were the workers of Allaah out in the path of Allaah so their rewards will be with Allaah." Another person observed, "Allaah will resurrect them (on the Day of Qiyaamah) according to the intentions they died with." To this, Hadhrat Umar W.= remarked, "Correct.

I swear by the Being Who controls my life that Allaah will certainly resurrect them according to the intentions they died with. There are people who fight for show and boasting while others fight with the intention of gaining things of this world. There are also those whom the battle takes by surprise and they have no option but to fight. Then there are those who fight with perseverance and with hope of rewards from Allaah. These are the true martyrs. In fact, even I have no idea of what will happen to me (in the Aakhirah) or of what will happen to you.

All I do know is that the occupant of this grave (Rasulullaah @$%) has all his past and future errors forgiven." ('1 Hadhrat Masrooq narrates that when mention was made of some martyrs in front of Hadhrat Umar !W@&, he addressed the people saying, "Whom do you regard to be martyrs?" The people replied, "0 Ameerul Mu'mineen! Martyrs are those ( 1 ) Kanzul Ummaal (Vo1.2 Pg.292). Haafidh lbn Hajar 'W&lG$j has commented on the chain of narrators. (2) Tammaam. THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH "&%@%j ( ~ o l - I ) who are killed in these battles." When he received this reply, Hadhrat Umar 3 G W j said, "In that case, martyrs will be plenty. Let me enlighten you on the subject.

Bravery and cowardliness are natural traits amongst people which Allaah places wherever He wills. The truly brave person is therefore the one who fights with fervour without caring whether he returns to his family. On the other hand, the coward is the one who flees from the battlefield on account of his wife. The true martyr is he who gives his life with the hope of earning rewards from Allaah. The true Muhaajir is he who leaves the acts that Allaah forbids and the true Muslim is he from whose tongue and hands other Muslims are safe." The Story of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zubayr S,Gh3+ and his Mother @Jg&j Hadhrat Dimaam nqrrates that Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zubayr SKG&j sent a \ message to his mother (Hadhrat Asmaa @Gw) saying, "People have deserted me while those people (my enemies) are calling for a truce." Her reply was, "If you are out to revive the Book of Allaah and the Sunnah of Allaah's Nabi @!%, then die on the truth. However, if you are out in search of worldly gain, then there is no good in you whether you are alive or dead." (2) Obeying the Instructions of the Ameer when Proceeding in Jihaad in the Path of Allaah Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari ~ , G @ 3 4 Rebukes a Man who did not Carry out his Instructions Hadhrat Abu Maalik Ash'ari 3G@4 narrates, "Rasulullaah @@ sent us on an expedition and appointed Hadhrat Sa'd bin Abi Waqqaas 3 B W as our commander.

We set out and later set up camp somewhere. When a man stood up to saddle his horse, I asked him where he was off to. He replied, 'I am off to get fodder.' I said, 'Do not do anything until we ask our Ameer.' We then went to Abu Moosa Ash'ari 3.GWj (in command of our battalion) and spoke to him about it. He said, 'It seems as if you want to return to you family.' When the man denied it, Abu Moosa Ash'ari 3,- cautioned him, 'Watch what you say.' 'No (I do not wish to return home),' repeated the man. Abu Moosa Ash'ari %Gwj then said, 'You may proceed on the path of righteousness.' The man left and returned after a considerable portion of the night had passed. Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari B G ? asked, 'Did you perhaps go to your family?' When the man denied it, Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari i!3Giw cautioned, 'Watch what you say,' The man then admitted that he did.

Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari %Gw then said, 'You went to your family in fire, sat there in fire and returned in fire. Now start afresh (to do good - so that your sin should be annulled)." (3) (1) Ibn Abi Shayba, as quoted in Kanzul UmmaaJ(Vol.2 Pg.292). (2) Nu'aym bin Hammaad in his Fitan, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal(Vol.7 Pg.57). (3) Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vol.3 Pg. 169). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH BE!@= (Vol-I) Staying Together While out In Jihaad in the path of Allaah Rasulullaah @@ Criticises Separating in Valleys and Sealing Roads Hadhrat Abu Tha'laba Khushani ~,W&.j narrates that when the Muslims camped at a valley, they separated and dispersed. Rasulullaah @@ said, "Your separating in valleys is from Shaytaan." Thereafter, whenever they set up camp, they would stay together.

(') Another narration(2) adds that (the Sahabah @Gw stayed sd close together thereafter that) if a sheet was thrown over them, it would cover them all. Hadhrat Mu'aadh Juhani $3WW narrates that he was on a certain expedition with Rasulullaah @%! when the Muslims (because they separated) they made the camp small (making it difficult for others to find space) and crowded the road (so that no one could pass). Rasulullaah then sent someone to announce, "There is no (rewards for) Jihaad for the person who makes the camp small or seals a road." (3) Standing Guard While Out in the path of Allaah Hadhrat Anas bin Abi Marthad Ghanawi %%@33 Stands Guard Hadhrat Sahl bin Handhaliyya !$3%!S narrates that they marched with Rasulullaah @?@ for the Battle of Hunayn and were marching with great speed until the afternoon. Hadhrat Sahl ?&lPMj narrates further that he had completed the Zuhr salaah with Rasulullaah @?@ when a horseman came to Rasulullaah @& saying, "0 Rasulullaah @?@! I rode ahead of you and got to the top of a certain mountain where I chanced to see the Hawaazin tribe watering their camels of their fathers along with their women, their animals and goats. They have all gathered at Hunayn.

Rasulullaah @&.% smiled and said, "Inshaa Allaah, that will all be booty for the Muslims tomorrow." Rasulullaah then announced, "Who will stand guard over us tonight?" Hadhrat Anas bin Abi Marthad Ghanawi W,Gw said, "I will, 0 Rasulullaah m!" Rasulullaah then instructed him to get mounted. When he mounted his horse and came to Rasulullaah m, Rasulullaah @$$ briefed him by saying, "Go to that ravine in front and get to the top of it. (Be vigilant as you stand guard there and) Let not the enemy deceitfully get to you tonight." The next morning, Rasulullaah went to the place where they performed salaah and performed (1) Abu Dawood and Nasa'ee, as quoted in ~ar~heeb wat Tarheeb (Vo1.5 Pg.40). (2) Bayhaqi (Vol.9 Pg. 152) and Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vol.3 Pg.341) (3) Bayhaqi (Vo1.9 Pg. 152) as well as Abu Dawood, as quoted in Mishkaat (Pg.332) THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @,g@@> (Vol-I) 48 9 two Rakaahs salaah. He then asked, "Do you people know anything about your rider?" "No," replied the Sahabah '~,LZi%i, "We know nothing of him." The Iqaamah was then called out and as Rasulullaah @&% led the salaah, he kept glancing towards the ravine. When Rasulullaah @@ completed the salaah and had made the Salaam, he said, "Listen to the glad tidings that your rider has arrived." When the Sahabah @,G*j looked between the trees of the ravine, they saw him come.

He stopped before Rasulullaah @@, greeted with Salaam and said, "I went up to the highest point of the ravine as Rasulullaah @ ? had instructed me. In the morning I studied both walls of the ravine but saw no one." Rasulullaah @@ asked, "Did you dismount during the night?" "No," replied Hadhrat Anas bin Abi Marthad ~.Bm, "except for salaah and to relieve myself." Rasulullaah &$$ commented, "You have made it (Jannah) compulsory for yourself. (Your rewards are so great that) It matters not if you do no (Nafl) deeds after this." Another Sahabi BSGw Stands Guard Hadhrat Abu Atiyya %I;"W reports that Rasulullaah @@ was once sitting when he was informed that a man had passed away. Rasulullaah @@ asked, "Has any of you seen him do any good deed?" "Yes," replied another Sahabi %WWj, "I once stood guard with him in the path of Allaah." Rasulullaah and those with him stood up and Rasulullaah @@ led the Janaazah salaah (funeral prayer) for the deceased. When the Sahabi S4GW was placed in the grave, Rasulullaah @@ threw some sand with his hands and then said, "Although your companions think that you are amongst the inmates of Jahannam, I testify that you are from amongst the inhabitants of Jannah." Addressing Hadhrat Umar bin Khattaab %%%%, Rasulullaah @@ then said, "Do not ask about the (evil) actions of people, but rather enquire about their (good deeds which are acts of) ~slaarn."(~) Hadhrat Abu Atiyya 3G& narrates that when a person passed away during the time of Rasulullaah w, some of the Sahabah @,C+3j said, "0 Rasulullaah m! Do not lead the Janaazah salaah for him." Rasulullaah k$% then asked, "Has anyone seen him (do any good deed)." The Hadith continues further.

(3) Another narration from Hadhrat Abu Aa'idh 51Ew states that Rasulullaah once left for the Janaazah of a Sahabi B,Bw. When the deceased was placed (before Rasulullaah m), Hadhrat Umar bin Khattaab %$ZW said, "Do not lead the Janaazah salaah for him, 0 Rasulullaah w, because he was a sinful man." Rasulullaah @@ then turned to the other Sahabah @Gw and asked, "Has anyone seen him (do any good deed)." The Hadith continues further like the one quoted above. (4) (1) Abu Dawood and Bayhaqi 0101.9 Pg.149). Abu Nu'aym has also reported the narration, as quoted in Muntakhab (Vo1.5 Pg.143). (2) Tabraani. Haythami (Vo1.5 Pg.288) has commented on the chain of narrators.

(3) Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in KanzuI Ummaal(Vol.2 Pg.291). (4) Bayhaqi in Shu'abulfmaan, as quoted in Mishkaat Pg. 328. THE LlVES OF THE SAHABAH @g@!& (Vol-1) Hadhrat Abu Rayhaana !&&&@@j', Hadhrat Ammaar !&&$b@+ and Hadhrat Abbaad g, Eb@j' stand guard The Hadith of Hadhrat Abu Rayhaana B,Gw has passed in the chapter entitled "Enduring Extreme Cold when Inviting People Towards Allaah" ( I ) In the narration, he states, "Rasulullaah announced, 'Who will stand guard over us tonight? I shall make such a dua for him, the virtues of which he will certainly receive.' A man from the Ansaar stood up and volunteered. When Rasulullaah @%% asked who he was, he gave his name. Rasulullaah asked him to come closer and when he did, Rasulullaah @%$ held a part of his clothing and started making dua for him.

When I heard the dua, I also volunteered. Rasulullaah @% asked me who I'was and I informed him that I was Abu Rayhaana. Rasulullaah then made a dua for me that was shorter than the one he made for the other person. Thereafter, Rasulullaah @,?@ said, 'The fire of Jahannam has been forbidden for the eye that stands guard in the path of Allaah."' 12) In the chapter entitled "Performing Salaah While Out in the path of Allaah" (3), the narration is reported by Hadhrat Jaabir BG= in which it is mentioned that Rasulullaah @@$ asked, "Who shall stand guard over us tonight?" A volunteer from amongst the Muhaajireen and another from amongst the Ansaar stood up and said, "We shall do so, 0 Rasulullaah w!" Rasulullaah gave them instructions to stand guard at the mouth of the valley. The two volunteers were Hadhrat Arnmaar bin Yaasir BGM and Hadhrat Abbaad bin Bishr %W$G. The Hadith continues further as already narrated.

(4) Enduring Illness while in Jihaad in the path of Allaah The Story of Hadhrat Ubay bin Ka'b ~ , E w j and His dua to be able to Endure Fever Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri SZWij narrates that Rasulullaah @@ said, "Whenever a Mu'min is hurt on his body, Allaah uses it as a means to annul some of his sins." Hadhrat Ubay bin Ka'b B G W j then prayed, "0 Allaah! I beseech You to allow a fever to inflict the body of Ubay bin Ka'b until the day he meets you (until I die). However, it should not prevent him from salaah, fasting, Hajj, Umrah or Jihaad in Your path." A fever then overcame him where he stood and did not leave him until he passed away. Even while suffering the fever, he was always present for salaah, observed his fasts, performed Hajj and Umrah and participated in military expeditions. (5) Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri BGm narrates that a person came to Rasulullaah ( I ) Under the subheading "The Sahabah MWj Dig the Trench in Extreme Cold". (2) Ahmad, Nasa'ee, Tabraani and Bayhaqi.

(3) Under the subheading "The Salaah of Hadhrat Abbaad bin Bishr 9-j In the Path of Allaah". (4) Ibn Is'haaq. (5) Ibn Asaakir. THE LlVES OF THE SAHABAH @G&% (Vol-1 J 49 1 @?& and asked, "Tell me what we receive in exchange for these illnesses that keep afflicting us?" Rasulullaah @$$ replied, "They annul sins." He Ubay %$CWj asked, "Even if it is something mild?" Rasulullaah @@ said, "Even if it be a prick of a thorn or something milder." It was then that Hadhrat Ubay ~,Ghx prayed to Allaah that fever should never leave him until his death but should not prevent him from Hajj, Umrah, Jihaad in the path of Allaah or salaah in congregation. Whenever someone touched him, the heat of the fever could be felt. This continued until the day he passed away.

Enduring Injuries while in Jihaad in the path of Allaah The Injuries that Rasulullaah @g Suffered - Hadhrat Jundub bin Sufyaan 3 , C W reports that as Rasulullaah @@ was walking, his foot struck a stone and he fell. This caused his finger to start bleeding. Rasulullaah @$% then said: You are merely a finger that is bleeding But whatever you suffer is in the path of Allaah The Hadith of Hadhrat Anas 3Ch&j has already passed in the chapter entitled "Rasulullaah @@ Endures Hardship and Difficulty when Giving dawah towards Allaah" ('I. There he narrates that the canine teeth of Rasulullaah @@! were broken during the Battle of Uhud and he was also severely injured on the head. The Hadith is narrated by al-Bukhari, Muslim and others. The Injuries Sustained by Hadhrat Talha bin Ubaydillah B,U&j and Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin *uf IJ,""" '.' +% kq&/!

The Hadith has also passed(3) in which Hadhrat Aa'isha @GWj narrates that whenever Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ C & G spoke about the Battle of Uhud, he would say, "Every credit for that day goes to Talha." Later on in the narration, Hadhrat Abu Bakr "-8 -*"a ' , S.bwj says further, "When we reached Rasulullaah w, his canine tooth was already broken and his face was injured when two links of his helmet pierced his cheeks. Rasulullaah @% said, 'See to your companion!' Rasulullaah was referring to Talha who had become weak due to loss of blood. Later on in the Hadith, Hadhrat Abu Bakr %Cwj continues, "After tending to Rasulullaah m, we went to Talha who had fallen into a ditch. He had suffered seventy odd ( 1 ) Ibn Asaakir, Ahmad and Abu Ya'la, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vo1.2 Pg.153). The author of fsaaba (Vol.1 Pg.20) states that the narration is also reported by Ahmad, Abu Ya'la, Ibn Abi Dunya, Ibn Hibbaan and Tabraani. Another narration of Ibn Asaakir appears in Kanzul Ummaal (Vo1.7 Pg.2).

Abu Nu'aym has also reported the narration from Hadhrat Ubay bin Ka'b SWj in his Hilya (Vol.1 Pg.255). (2) Under the subheading "The Hardship Rasulullaah @$ Bore During the Battle of Uhud". (3) Under the heading "Rasulullaah @&$ Endures Hardship and Difficulty when Giving dawah towards Allaah and the subheading "The Hardship Rasulullaah Bore During the Battle of Uhud". THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @G$&!&> (Vol-1) wounds inflicted by spears, arrows and swords. We then nursed him." Hadhrat Ibraheem bin Sa'd says that the report reached him that during the Battle of Uhud, Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf S G W j sustained twenty one wounds. An injury to his leg caused him to limp.

(2) The Injury of Hadhrat Anas bin Nadhr %%@G Hadhrat Anas bin Maalik %G4% says that his paternal uncle, Hadhrat Anas bin Nadhar %i3Em bitterly regretted his inability to participate in the battle of Badr. He addressed Rasulullaah @%$ saying, "I was unable to participate in the first opportunity to fight the Mushrikeen. If Allaah affords Muslim the opportunity to fight them, I shall (show my mettle and) Allaah will see what I can do." Consequently, he participated in the battle of Uhud. When the Muslims suffered a reversal in the battle, he supplicated to Allaah saying, "0 Allaah! I apologise for what they (the Mu'mineen) have done and I absolve myself from what they (the Kuffaar) have done." Saying this, he advanced into the enemy lines. He passed by Hadhrat Sa'd bin Mu'aadh %GW$ and said, " 0 Sa'd!

I swear by the Rabb of (my father) Nadhar that I can smell the fragrance of Jannah coming from the direction of Uhud." Hadhrat Sa'd B,kWZ later said, "0 Rasulullaah w! I would never have been able to do what he did." Hadhrat Anas bin Maalik B,Bw reports that there were more than eighty sword, spear and arrow wounds on his body. When his corpse was found, it was badly mutilated and it was only his sister who could recognise his body and that too by his fingertips. Hadhrat Anas bin Maalik S,Gw says that they all believed that it was with reference to people like his uncle that Allaah revealed the verse: Among the Mu'mineen there are men who are true to the pledge they vow to Allaah (that they will fight inlihaad until they die). Of them is he who has fulfilled his pledge (and has been martyred), and he who is waiting (to be martyred). They have not changed (their resolve) in the least (unlike the Munaafiqeen). {Surah Ahzaab, verse 23)(3) Hadhrat Anas bin Maalik %U4&Z narrates, "My paternal uncle after whom I was named did not participate in the Battle of Badr at the side of Rasulullaah w.

This was difficult for him to come to terms with and he would say, 'I missed the first battle that Rasulullaah @%% fought. If Allaah affords me the opportunity to participate in another battle with Rasulullaah m, Allaah shall certainly see what I can do.' He was afraid to say more than this. He then participated in the Battle of Uhud with Rasulullaah @?%. There he passed by Sa'd bin Mu'aadh %%w and said to him, 'Where are you off to, 0 Abu Amr? How wonderful is the ( I ) Tayaalisi, as quoted in AIBjdaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.4 Pg.29). (2) Abu Nu'aym, as quoted in Muntakhab (Vo1.5 Pg.77).

(3) al-Bukhari, Muslim and Nasa'ee, as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb (Vo1.2 Pg.436). Ahmad and Tirmidhi have also reported the narration. THE LlVES OF THE SAHABAH (Vol-I) fragrance of Jannah that I smell coming from behind Mount Uhud!' He then fought until he was martyred. Over eighty sword, spear and arrow wounds were found on his body. His sister and my paternal aunt Rubayyi bint Nadhar said that she recognised his body only by his fingertips. It was then that Allaah revealed the following verse of the Qur'aan: # y ¶* >s, ,, .

J *¶s trr : + ~ Y I ijy) (0 249 $4 bjJ& Among the Mu'mineen there are men who are true to the pledge they vow to Allaah (that they will fight in Jihaad until they die). Of them is he who has fulfilled his pledge (and has been martyred), and he who is waiting (to be martyred). They have not changed (their resolve) in the least (unlike the Munaafiqeen). {Surah Ahzaab, verse 23) The Sahabah W,GWj were of the opinion that this verse was revealed with reference to people like him." ('1 The Wounds Sustained by Hadhrat Ja'far bin Abu Taalib Bg$isj' Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar BGWj narrates, "Rasulullaah @@ appointed Hadhrat Zaid bin Haaritha %.$Gw as commander of the expedition to Mu'ta. Rasulullaah then added, 'If Zaid is killed, Ja'far should take command and if Ja'far is killed, then Abdullaah bin Rawaaha should take command.' I was with the Muslim army in this battle and when we searched for Ja'far bin Abu Taalib, we found him already dead. We counted over ninety sword and arrow wounds on his body." Another narration adds that not a single wound was on the back of his body (indicating that he advanced all the time and never turned his back to the enemy). (2) The Wounds Sustained by Hadhrat Sa'd bin Mu'aadh S,G+>j' Hadhrat Arnr bin Shurahbeel %Wm reports that when Hadhrat Sa'd bin Mu'aadh ~,GB5 was struck with an arrow during the Battle of Khandaq, his blood spilled on Rasulullaah w.

Hadhrat Abu Bakr %,Gw arrived and (seeing the condition of Hadhrat Sa'd said, "Oh, my back has been broken!" (This was an expression of shock.) After Rasulullaah @&! bade him to be silent, Hadhrat Umar B,G@ arrived and exclaimed, "Innaa Lillaahi wa innaa Ilayhi Raaji'oon!" (3) ( I ) Ahmad, Tirmidhi and Nasa'ee, as quoted in A1 Bidaaya wan Nihaaya (~01.4 Pg.32). Tayaalisi, Ibn Sa'd, Ibn Abi Shayba, Haarith, Ibn Jareer, Ibn Mundhir, Ibn Abi Hattim and Ibn Mardway have also reported the narration, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vol.7 Pg.15). Abu Nu'aym in his Hi's (Vol.1 Pg.121) and Bayhaqi (Vol.9 Pg.44) have reported it as well. (2) al-Bukhari, as quoted in A1 Bidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.4 Pg.245) and Tabraani, as quoted in fsaaba (Vol. 1 Pg.238). Abu Nu'aym in H i ' a (Vol. l Pg. 1 17) and Ibn Sa'd (Vo1.4 Pg.26) have also reported the.narration. (3) Ibn Abi Shayba, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal(Vol.8 Pg.122).

THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @,g6&&2 (Vol-I) The Eye of Hadhrat Abu Sufyaan %#3W$j is Injured During the Battle at Taa'if Hadhrat Sa'eed bin Ubayd Thaqafi 9,Gb>> reports, "During the battle at Taa'if, 1 spotted Abu Sufyaan bin Harb 3GiW sitting and eating on the wall of Abu Ya'la. I shot an arrow at him, which struck his eye. He then went to Rasulullaah @%$ and said, 'This eye of mine has been injured in the path of Allaah." Rasulullaah @@ said to him, 'If you wish, I could pray to Allaah to return the eye to you. If you wish otherwise, you could have Jannah (in return for your injury).' Abu Sufyaan 9,GWj replied, 'Let it be Jannah instead."' The Wounds Sustained to the Eyes of Hadhrat Qataadah bin Nu'maan %,E@% and Hadhrat Rifaa'ah bin Raafi %,ECtuQ2 During the Battle of Badr Hadhrat Qataadah bin Nu'maan B G W narrates that when his eye was injured during the Battle of Badr, his eyeball hung on his cheek and the Sahabah M,Wj wanted to cut it off. The rest of the Hadith will be quoted in the chapter concerning the manner in which the Sahabah @Ew received assistance. (2) Hadhrat Rifaa'ah bin Raafi 3 G W j says, "The Mushrikeen amassed around Umayyah bin Khalaf during the Battle of Badr as we approached him.

When I noticed that a portion of his armour was broken below his armpit, I struck the area with my sword. I was also struck by an arrow during the Battle of Badr because of which my eye was rupt~ired. Rasulullaah @@ applied some of his saliva to the eye and prayed for me. I then experienced absolutely no pain." (3) The Incident of Hadhrat Raafi bin Khadeej 9,EW and two other Sahabah @!Sb3 from the Banu Abdul Ash'hal Tribe The incident reported by Hadhrat Yahya bin Abdul Hameed has already passed(4) in which he narrates from his grandfather that an arrow struck Hadhrat Raafi bin Khadeej 3 G w in the chest during either the Battle of Uhud or the Battle of ~ u n a ~ n ( ~ ) . He then went to Rasulullaah @& and asked him to remove the arrow. In the same chapter entitled "Enduring Injuries and Illness when Inviting People Towards Allaah", another narration from Hadhrat Abu Saa'ib t(6) states that a man from the Banu Abdul Ash'hal tribe reported, "My brother and I participated in the Battle of Uhud and we both returned wounded.

When (1) Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in K a m / Ummaa/ (Vol.5 Pg.307). Zubayr bin Bakkaar has also reported a similar narration, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vo1.2 Pg. 178). (2) Baghawi and Abu Ya'la. (3) Bazzaar and Tabraani. Haythami (Vo1.6 Pg.82) has commented on the chain of narrators. (4) In the chapter entitled "Enduring Injuries and Illness when Inviting People Towards Allaah", under the subheading "The Story of Hadhrat Raafi bin Khadeej t".

(5) One of narrators Arnr bin Marzooq is unsure which battle it was. (6) Appearing under the subheading "The Incident of Two Men from the Banu Abdul Ash'hal Tribe During the Battle of Uhud". THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH '@,%@= (Vol-I) Rasulullaah W ' s caller announced that we should march in pursuit of the enemy, I said to my brother or he said to me, 'Can we miss this opportunity to march with Rasulullaah m?' By Allaah! Although we had no transport to ride and we were both heavily wounded, we went with Rasulullaah @@. Since my wounds were less serious than my brother's, I carried him when he could not manage and he walked at other times. In this manner, we eventually reached the place where the other Muslims were." The Wounds Sustained by Hadhrat Baraa bin Maalik %,Gwj and How he Lost the Flesh on his Bones Hadhrat Anas %,GWj reports that during the battle against Musaylama (Kadhaab), Hadhrat Baraa 3G+&> threw himself on to the people in the orchard (the defenders of Musaylama locked themselves in an orchard.

Hadhrat Baraa !&2Bw scaled the wall of the orchard to get in and) He then fought them (single-handedly) until he was able to open the gate of the orchard. Hadhrat Baraa !51Gtx sustained over eighty arrow and sword wounds and had to be carried away to the camp for treatment. Hadhrat Khaalid %,GW stayed with him (and nursed him) for a month. Hadhrat Is'haaq bin Abdullaah bin Abu Talha %.lG@ narrates that Hadhrat Anas %.lG@j and his brother were (fighting) at an enemy fortress in Hareeq, a place in Iraq. The Kuffaar were throwing hooks fixed to heated chains and when it caught hold of someone, they would pull him up to them (in the fortress). They managed to get hold of Hadhrat Anas W@!G in this manner (and were pulling him in).

However, Hadhrat Baraa !&2Gw advanced, kept watch at the wall (for an opportunity) and then grabbed at the chain. He kept holding on to the (burning hot) chain until the rope gave way. When he then looked at his hand, the bone was visible because all the flesh on it had burnt away. In this way, Allaah had saved Hadhrat Anas bin Maalik % X X . % . (2) Another narration states that the hooks caught Hadhrat Anas bin Maalik %.l. Gw and the Kuffaar started pulling at him until he was lifted off the ground.

While his brother Hadhrat Baraa % G W was fighting the enemy, he was told to catch hold of his brother. He came running, jumped on to the wall and grabbed the chain as it kept turning. He then kept tugging the chain from the Kuffaar with his hands burning until the rope finally gave way. Thereafter when he looked at his hands and saw that the bone was visible because all the flesh on it had burnt away. (3) The Desire for Martyrdom and Praying for it Rasulullaah @@ Wishes to be Killed in the path of Allaah Hadhrat Abu Hurayra %,G+= reports that he heard Rasulullaah @@ say, "1 swear ( I ) Khalifah and Baqi bin Makhlad, as quoted in fsaaba (Vol.1 Pg.143). (2) Tabraani, as quoted in fsaaba (Vol. 1 Pg. 143).

(3) Tabraani, as quoted in Majma'uzZawaa'id(Vo1.9 Pg.325). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH (Vol-I) by the Being Who controls my life! I would not have missed a single expedition in the path of Allaah if it were not for many men who would dislike staying behind me and for whom I am unable to provide transport. I swear by the Being Who controls my life! I wish that I was killed in the path of Allaah and then given life again, then again killed and again given life, again killed and given life once more and then killed." Hadhrat Abu Hurayra %XZ;nO&j narrates that Rasulullaah @'@ said, "Allaah stands surety for the person who goes out in the path of Allaah. (Allaah says) For the person who leaves home for no other reason but to strive in My path with belief in Me and belief in My Arnbiyaa, I stand guarantee to either enter him into Jannah (if he is martyred) or (if he survives) to return him to his family together with great rewards or a share of the booty.

I swear by the Being Who controls the life of Muhammad! Every wound sustained in the path of Allaah shall appear on the Day of Qiyaamah as (fresh as) it was the day it took place. While the colour shall be that of blood, the smell will be the fragrance of musk. I swear by the Being Who controls the life of Muhammad! Had it not been for the difficulty it would cause to the Muslims, I would not have missed a single expedition marching in the path of Allaah. However, neither can I provide nor do they have the necessary means of transport (to proceed in the path of Allaah) and (without transport) they will find it most distressing to stay behind me.

I swear by the Being Who controls the life of Muhammad! I wish that I was killed in the path of Allaah and then given life again, then again killed and again given life, again killed and given life once more." (2) Hadhrat Umar W= Wishes for Martyrdom Hadhrat Qais bin Abi Haazim narrates that Hadhrat Umar %Bw once delivered a sermon in which he said, "There is a palace in the everlasting Jannah that has five hundred doors. At each door there are five thousand wide-eyed damsels. None but a Nabi can enter it." He then turned to the grave of Rasulullaah and said, "All the best to you, 0 occupant of this grave." Thereafter, he continued, "Or a Siddeeq (may enter it)." He then turned to the grave of Hadhrat Abu Bakr %Gw and said, "All the best to you, 0 Abu Bakr." Then he continued saying, "Or a martyr (may enter it)." He then turned to himself saying, "How will you ever attain martyrdom, 0 Umar?" He then added, "The same Allaah Who took me out of Makkah to migrate to Madinah has the power to pull martyrdom to me." (3) Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood 5Uw says, "Allaah then gave martyrdom to him at the hands of the worst of creation who was a slave of Mughiera 9,CMj." (4) Hadhrat Aslam narrates that Hadhrat Umar 3 C M j used to make the following dua: "0 Allaah! Bless me with martyrdom in Your path and make my death in (1) al-Bukhari. (2) Muslim (Vo1.2 Pg.133).

Ahmad and Nasa'ee have also reported the narration, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal(Vol.2 Pg.255). (3) Tabraani and Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal(Vol.7 Pg.275). (4) Tabraani, as quoted in Majma'uzZawaa'id (Vo1.9 Pg.55) where Haythami has commented on the chain of narrators. T H E LIVES OF T H E SAHABAH ~,@$!% (Vol-1) the city of Your Rasool -.'I (') Another narration from Hadhrat Hafsa B G w states that Hadhrat Umar S,m prayed, "0 Allaah! Let me be killed in Your path and have my death in the city of Your Nabi w." When Hadhrat Hafsa &W%j asked him how this was possible, he replied, "Allaah shall make it happen when He wills." (2) Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Jahash %Gm Wishes for Martyrdom Hadhrat Sa'd bin Abi Waqqaas %%@!% says that on the day that he Battle of Uhud was to take place, Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Jahash @Gw said to him, "Will you not make dua to Allaah?" The two men then stepped aside and Hadhrat Sa'd ~,&&!&+ prayed, ''0 my Rabb! when we meet the enemy, let me clash with an excellent fighter and fierce warrior. Let me engage him in fierce combat and let him also fight aggressively.

Thereafter, allow me to gain the upper hand over him, kill him and have his possessions as booty." Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Jahash ~ W j said "Aameen" to the dua. Thereafter, Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Jahash ?@3w prayed, "0 Allaah! Allow me to meet in combat a man who is a fierce warrior and an excellent fighter. Let me fight him for You and let him also fight back. Let him then kill me and sever my nose and my ears and then when I meet You tomorrow You may ask, 'Who has severed your nose and ears?' I may then reply, 'It was done for Your pleasure and the pleasure of Your Rasool m.' You may then confirm by saying, 'You have spoken the truth."' (Narrating the account) Hadhrat Sa'd @,- said, "0 my son! The dua of Abdullaah bin Jahash @w was better than mine.

By the end of the day, I saw his nose and ears strung in a thread." (3) Hadhrat Sa'eed bin Musayyib 7i3G&lSj narrates that Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Jahash %%% said, "0 Allaah! I beseech You on oath that I should meet an enemy tomorrow who should kill me, tear my belly open and then sever my nose and my ears. You should then ask me (on the Day of Qiyaamah) why this has happened so that I may reply, 'It was for You."' Hadhrat Sa'eed bin Musayyib .", "," 1.7. c n ; i i ~ ) ~ says, "I have strong hope that just as Allaah fulfilled the first part of his entreaty, Allaah will also fulfil the last part." (4) Hadhrat Baraa bin Maalik !Z@@@j Hopes for Martyrdom Hadhrat Anas %Em reports that Rasulullaah @?@ said, "There are many people (1) al-Bukhari. (2) Ismaa'eeli, as quoted in Fatfiu/Baari (Vo1.4 Pg.71). (3) Tabraani, narrating from reliable sources as confirmed by Haythami (Vo1.9 Pg.301). The narration is also reported by Baghawi as quoted in Zsaaba (Vo1.2 Pg.278), by Ibn Wahab as quoted in Zsti'aab 0101.2 Pg.274) and by Bayhaqi (Vo1.6 Pg.207).

Abu Nu'aym in Hi&a (V01.l Pg.109) has also reported the narration without the dua of Hadhrat Sa'd r;fW&%. He suffices with the dua of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Jahash - j only. (4) Haakim (Vo1.3 Pg.200) with commentary on the chain of narrators. Ibn Shaaheen and Ibn Mubaarak in his ,Iihaad have also reported the narration, as quoted in Isaaba 0101.2 Pg.287). Abu Nu'ayrn in Hilya (Vol l Pg. 109) and Ibn Sa'd (Vo1.3 Pg.63) have also reported the narration. THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @gmj (vol-1) wearing two old pieces of cloth and who are not given any attention but Allaah will certainly fulfil their vows if they make any.

Amongst them is Baraa bin Maalik." When the Battle for Tustar was raging and the Muslims were suffering a reverse, they said, "0 Baraa! Make a vow to your Rabb (so that we could win the battle)." He then prayed, "(0 Allaah! I swear in Your name that) You should give us the shoulders of the enemy in our hands and allow me to meet with Your Nabi &&." He was then martyred. ('1 Hadhrat Anas 4= narrates that Rasulullaah k%?@ said, "There are many weak people whom others regard as weak and who wear two old pieces of cloth. However, Allaah will certainly fulfil their vows if they make any in His name. Amongst them is Baraa bin Maalik." Hadhrat Baraa 3,Wj once clashed with a Mushrikeen army who had inflicted heavy casualties to the Muslims.

The Muslims therefore called to him saying, "0 Baraa! Rasulullaah had mentioned that Allaah would certainly fulfil the vows you make. Therefore make a vow to your Rabb." Hadhrat Baraa !&M= then said, "0 my Rabb! I make a vow in Your name that You should give us their shoulders." (Allaah then gave the Muslims victory.) Thereafter the Muslims clashed with an enemy at the bridge of the town Sus where the Mushrikeen again inflicted heavy casualties to the Muslims. Again the Muslims called to Hadhrat Baraa ~.13W to make a vow to Allaah. Consequently, Hadhrat Baraa 3Gprayed, 0 Allaah!

I make a vow in Your name that You should give us the shoulders of the enemy in our hands and allow me to meet with Your Nabi m." The Muslims were then given victory and Hadhrat Baraa += was martyred. (') Hadhrat Humama a,%= Hopes for Martyrdom Hadhrat Humayd bin Abdur ah ma an Himyari narrates that a Sahabi by the name of Hadhrat Humama 3Wj once fought a battle in Isfahan during the Khilaafah of Hadhrat Umar 4= when he prayed thus: "0 Allaah! Humama claims that he loves to meet You. 0 Allaah, if he is true, grant him the resolve (to search for martyrdom) and if he is false, then give him death in Your path even though he dislikes it." The remainder of the Hadith states that he was finally martyred and that Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari ?&,Wj also testified that he was a true martyr.(3) A narration of Imaam Ahmad adds that Hadhrat Humama B,W also said, "Give Humama death in Your path even though he dislikes it. 0 Allaah! Let Humama not return home from this journey. He passed away on the journey. One of the narrators called Affaan once said that Hadhrat Humama 4!&!3&6 was afflicted with a stomach disease because of which he passed away in Isfahan.

(After his death) Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari S,Wj said, "0 people! By Allaah as far as we (1) Abu Nu'aym, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vo1.7 Pg.1 I ) and Tirmidhi, as quoted in Isaaba (Vol.1 Pg.144). (2) Haakirn (Vo1.3 Pg.292), narrating from reliable sources as confirmed by Dhahabi, Abu Nu'aym in Hilya (Vol. 1 Pg.7) has also reported the narration. (3) Abu Dawood, Musaddad, Haarith, Ibn Abi Shaybah and Ibn Mubaarak, as quoted in Isaaba (Vol.1 Pg.355). THE LlWS OF THE SRHABAH @,G$%> (Vol-I) have heard from our Nabi and as far as our knowledge reaches, Humama WG% passed away as a martyr." ('I Hadhrat Nu'maan bin Muqarrin sGwk Hopes for Martyrdom Hadhrat Ma'qal bin Yasaar 3BW5 reports that Hadhrat Umar 3 . G W once consulted with the Hurmuzaan (a Persian leader who accepted Islaam after being defeated by the Muslims).

Hadhrat Umar WM asked, "What are your opinions? Should we start with Faaris, Azerbaijan or Isfahan?" Hurmuzaan replied, "Faaris and Azerbaijan are wings while Isfahan is the head. If you cut one wing, the other wing will take over but if you cut the head, both wings will become useless. Start with the head." Hadhrat Umar 8.CWj then entered the Masjid where he found Hadhrat Nu'maan bin Muqarrin &%iWj performing salaah. Hadhrat Umar BLXi% sat beside Hadhrat Nu'maan ~ . G W and when he had completed his salaah, Hadhrat Umar 51Ew said, "I wish to appoint you as commander." Hadhrat Nu'maan 3!G&% said, "Not as a collector but as a warrior." "As a warrior indeed," confirmed Hadhrat Umar BGw.

Hadhrat Umar B,EWj then sent him to Isfahan. In the remainder of the Hadith, it is reported that Hadhrat Mughiera BGw said to Hadhrat Nu'maan %,G@J&j, "May Allaah have mercy on you! Launch the attack because we are being pressed (the arrows of the enemy are coming fast and furious)." Hadhrat Nu'maan S.$Gw replied, "You are undoubtedly a man of many virtues. However, I have fought with Rasulullaah and whenever he did not launch an attack at the beginning of the day, he would postpone it for the time when the sun had passed the meridian, when the wind started to blow and Allaah's help would descend." Thereafter, Hadhrat Nu'maan SBWj said, "1 shall wave my flag thrice. When I wave it the first time, every man should attend to the call of nature and then perform wudu. When I wave it the second time, every man should check his weapons and shoe straps and fix them.

Then when I wave it for the third time, you should attack and should not turn your attention to each other. If Nu'maan is killed, none should turn their attention to him either for I am to make a dua to Allaah which I stress that every person say Aameen to. (He then made the dua saying) 0 Allaah! Grant Nu'maan martyrdom today with your assistance to the Muslims and make them victorious." Hadhrat Nu'maan !&Gw then waved his flag the first time, followed by the second and then the third. He then wore his armour and launched the attack. He was the first to fall in battle.

Hadhrat Ma'qal ~ , w reports, "I went up to Hadhrat Nu'maan 3 G w but then recalled his instruction. I therefore marked the spot and proceeded. Whenever we killed an enemy soldier, his companions immediately became oblivious of us (to tend to him). (The Persian leader) Dhul Haajibayn fell from his mule, causing his abdomen to cut open. Allaah then (1) Ahmad. Haythami (Vo1.9 Pg.400) has commented on the chain of narrators.

Abu Nu'aym has also reported the narration, as quoted in Muntakbab (Vo1.5 Pg. 170). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH m,m2 (Vol-I) granted us victory. I then went to Hadhrat Nu'maan ?%lG&Gj with a container of water. As 1 washed the sand from his face, he asked who I was. When I informed him that I was Ma'qal bin Yasaar, he asked, 'What has happened to the Muslims?' 'Allaah has given them victory,' I replied. He then said, 'All praise to Allaah!

Write to Hadhrat Umar ~ , W j informing him of this.' It was then that his soul departed." ( I ) Hadhrat Jubayr @,C= has narrated the Battle of Nahaawind in detail. In his narration he quotes (the following words of Hadhrat Nu'maan ~,W2), "Whenever Rasulullaah fought a battle and did not launch an attack at the beginning of the day, he did not rush until the time of (Zuhr) salaah had arrived, the winds started to blow and the battle could take place in a pleasant manner. It was this practice of Rasulullaah @& that prevented me from attacking. (He then prayed) 0 Allaah! Bring comfort to my eyes today by granting such a victory to the Muslims that gives honour to Islaam and disgrace to the Kuffaar. Thereafter, grant me death as a martyr." He then address the Muslims saying, "Say 'Aameen', may Allaah bless you." The others then said "Aameen" and started to weep.

(2) The Enthusiasm of the Sahabah @,GW to Die and Give their Lives in the path of Allaah During the Battle of Badr The Incident of Hadhrat Khaythama $i5$GWj and his son Hadhrat Sulaymaan bin Bilaal narrates that as Rasulullaah @@ was leaving for the Battle of Badr, Hadhrat Sa'd bin Khaythama and his father Hadhrat Khaytama SW&+j both decided to leave with Rasulullaah @@. When Rasulullaah @&% heard about this, he instructed that only one of them should leave and (to decide who it would be) that they draw lots. It was then that Hadhrat Khaytama 4?B3W said to his son Sa'd $%K$%, "0ne.of us will have to remain behind. Why don't youstaywiththewomen?" Hadhrat Sa'd S,GWj replied, "Had it not been to attain Jannah, I would have certainly given you preference (to have it your way). However, I really do aspire for martyrdom on this trip." When they drew lots, Hadhrat Sa'd W,-'S name was drawn. He therefore left for Badr with Rasulullaah @&$ where he was martyred by Amr bin Abd Wadd.

(3) The Martyrdom of Hadhrat Ubaydah bin Haarith Hadhrat Muhammad bin Ali bin Husayn narrates that when Utba called for challengers during the Battle of Badr, Hadhrat .4li bin Abi Taalib ~ , G W stood up (1) Tabari (Vo1.4 Pg.249). (2) Tabari (Vo1.4 Pg.235). Tabraani has also reported the narration of Hadhrat Ma'qal bin Yasaar %lW6. Haythami (Vo1.6 Pg.217) has commented on the chain of narrators. Haakim (Vo1.3 Pg.293) has also reported the narration of Hadhrat Ma'qal ?%L%W in detail. (3) Haakim (Vo1.3 Pg.189).

Ibn Mubaarak has also reported the narration, as quoted in fsaaba (Vo1.2 Pg.25). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH '@%$&&& (vo[-~l to challenge Waleed bin Utba. The two were young and of equal physique. By turning the palm of his hand and placing it on the ground, the narrator indicated that Hadhrat Ali 5KW2j floored Waleed and killed him. Thereafter, Shayba bin Rabee'ah stood up and Hadhrat Hamza ~ , G W ! i got up to accept the challenge. These two men were also of equal build.

Raising his hands even higher, the narrator indicated in a like manner that Hadhrat Hamza S,bWj killed Shayba. Thereafter, when Utba stood up, Hadhrat Ubaydah bin Haarith @,GWj got up to accept his challenge. The narrator pointed to two pillars and added that the two men were like those pillars. When the two men exchanged blows, the blow of Hadhrat Ubaydah ?Z4Kw left Utba's left arm dangling. However, Utba got close and struck at Hadhrat Ubaydah @,Wjls leg with his sword, severing his calf. Hadhrat Ali wm and Hadhrat Hamza ~ , G W then returned and settled Utba's affair.

TheythencarriedHadhrat Ubaydah Wm away to Rasulullaah @%% beneath a canopy. When they made him over to Rasulullaah $$@, the Nabi of Allaah made him lie down. Rasulullaah k!@!$ took his head on his lap and started to wipe the dust from his face when Hadhrat Ubaydah %Wj said, "0 Rasulullaah @%! Had Abu Taalib seen me now, he would be convinced that his words are more applicable to me than him when he said (with regards to protecting Rasulullaah w): We shall protect him until we are wounded and fa// dead around him Being total& oblivious of our own children and wives" Hadhrat Ubaydah 3,- then asked, "Am I not a martyr?" "Certainly," replied Rasulullaah @@, "and I am witness to the fact." He then passed away. Rasulullaah @@ buried him in (a valley called) Safraa and himself went into the grave (to lay the body). Rasulullaah had never before that entered the grave of any person.

(') Hadhrat Zuhri narrates that when Hadhrat Ubaydah 3Wj and Utba exchanged blows, the blow of each one incapacitated the other. Returning to the battlefield, Hadhrat Ali %&iGj and Hadhrat H a m ~ a % i X 5 ~ approached Utba and killed him. They then carried their companion away. When they came to Rasulullaah @@, Hadhrat Ubaydah ?Z4,w's leg was severed and his arteries were bleeding profusely. When the two men brought Hadhrat Ubaydah !23w to Rasulullaah @&, he asked, "Am I not a martyr, 0 Rasulullaah m?" "Certainly," came the reply. Hadhrat Ubaydah WS!Gj then said, "Had Abu Taalib been alive, he would be convinced that his words are more applicable to me than him when he said: r6.I &G ,; kq 3 &.d $ d + , 4 ) ¶.tr We shall protect him until we are wounded and fa/l dead around him Being totally oblivious of our own children and wives" ( I ) Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Kanml Ummaal(Vo1.5 Pg.272). 5 02 THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @gw> (Vol-1) During the Battle of Uhud The Incident of Hadhrat Umar !%Wj and his brother Zaid SUM Concerning not Wearing Armour with the Intention of being Martyred Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar %Wj narrates that on the day that the Battle of Uhud was fought, Hadhrat Umar !3,W> said to his brother, "Take my armour, dear brother." His brother replied, "I desire martyrdom just as you do." They both therefore left the armour.

(I) Hadhrat Ali %,%&&$ Resolves to Fight to Death Hadhrat Sa'eed bin Mansoor reports that Hadhrat Ali B,Gw said, "Once the people had left Rasulullaah during the Battle of Uhud, I looked through all the dead and did not see Rasulullaah @@ there. I then said to myself, 'By Allaah! It is impossible for Rasulullaah k%% to flee and I do not see him amongst the dead. I think that Allaah has become angry with us because of what we did and had lifted his Nabi m. It is therefore best for me to fight until I am killed.' I then broke the sheath of my sword and attacked the Mushrikeen. When they gave way, I suddenly saw Rasulullaah @@ in their midst." (2) The Incident of Hadhrat Anas bin Nadhar SFW Hadhrat Qaasim bin Abdur Rahmaan bin Raafi @Bm who belonged to the Banu Adi bin Najjaar tribe narrates that Hadhrat Anas bin Nadhar 3Gs the uncle of Hadhrat Anas bin Maalik !&@& came across some men from the Muhaajireen and the Ansaar (during-the Battle of Uhud) who had lost all morale to fight.

Amongst them was Hadhrat Umar bin Khattaab @Gw and Hadhrat Talha bin Ubaydillaah B,Gw. Hadhrat Anas bin Nadhar SWGG asked them, "What makes you sit here?" "Rasulullaah @% has been martyred," they replied. He then said to them, "What is the use of living after him? Stand up and die for that which Rasulullaah @% died for!" He then faced the enemy and fought until he was killed. (3) The Incident of Hadhrat Thaabit bin Dahdaaha !WWj Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Arnmaar Khatmi SWZ reports that Hadhrat Thaabit bin Dahdaaha B,GWj came before the Muslims during the Battle of Uhud when they were all scattered and without morale. He shouted, "0 assembly of Ansaar!

Come to me! Come to me! I am Thaabit bin Dahdaaha! If Muhammad has been killed, remember that Allaah is Living and never dies. Fight for your Deen, Allaah shall give you victory and shall assist you." A group of the Ansaar jumped towards him and Hadhrat Thaabit B,- started attacking the Kuffaar with the Muslims by his side. A fully armed and powerful battalion stood before them comprising of leading (1) Tabraani narrating from reliable sources as confirmed by Haythami (Vo1.5 Pg.298).

Ibn Sa'd (Vol.3 Pg.275) and Abu Nu'aym in Hilya (Vol.1 Pg.367) have also reported the narration. (2) Abu Ya'la, Ibn Abi Aasim, Boraqi and Sa'eed bin Mansoor, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vo1.5 Pg.274). Haythami (Vo1.6 Pg.112) has commented on the chain of narrators. (3) Ibn Is'haaq, as quoted in AIBidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.4 Pg.34). THE LNES OF THE S A W A H @,g!@% (Vol-I) commanders such as Khaalid bin Waleed, Amr bin A1 Aas, Ikrama bin Abu Jahal and Daraar bin Khattaab. A fierce fight ensued and Khaalid bin Waleed lunged a spear at Hadhrat ~haabit'?W@j, which went through his body.

He then fell as a martyr. All the Ansaar with him also fell as martyrs. They are reputed to be the last Muslims to fall (during that battle). ('I The Incident of a Muhaajir and an Ansaari Hadhrat Abu Najeeh @G= reports that during the Battle of Uhud, a Muhaajir passed by an Ansaari lying in a pool of blood. The Muhaajir said to the Ansaari, "Do you know that Muhammad has been martyred?" The Ansaari responded by saying, "If Muhammad @@ has been martyred, then (his duty is complete because) he has already passed on the message. You people should continue fighting for your Deen." It was then that Allaah revealed the verse: (\it :ul+ Jl i~y) (0 Muhammad is but a Rasool (ofAllaah).

Indeed many Rusul have passed before him. I f he passes away or is martyred, would you (Muslims) then turn back on your heels (and forsake Islaam)? He who turns back on his heels can never harm Allaah in the least (because he will be harming on& himself). Allaah shall soon reward the grateful ones (so be firm andstrive for His Deen). {Surah Aal Irnraan, verse 1 4 4 ) ( ~ ) The Incident of Hadhrat Sa'd bin Rabee %$.lGiw Hadhrat Zaid bin Thaabit %Wj narrates, "During the Battle of Uhud, Rasulullaah @% sent me to look for Hadhrat Sa'd bin Rabee B,Gw. Rasulullaah %& instructed, 'If you see him, convey my Salaams to him and tell him that Rasulullaah @@ asks how he is keeping.' I searched for him amongst the dead and found him in his dying moments with seventy wounds inflicted by swords, spears and arrows. I informed him that Rasulullaah @@ had sent Salaams and wished to know how he was feeling.

He said, 'Salaams to Rasulullaah k%% and to you. Tell Rasulullaah &%& that I can smell the fragrance of Jannah and tell my Ansaar brothers that they will have no excuse to offer before Allaah if the Kuffaar reach him while they have the power to wink an eye.' He then passed away. May Allaah shower His mercy on him." (3) Another narration reported by Abdur Rahmaan bin Abu Sa'sa'a states that Rasulullaah @?% said, "Who will see what has happened to Sa'd bin Rabee for me?" The rest of the Hadith is similar to the one above. It states also that Hadhrat Sa'd WSWj said, "Inform Rasulullaah @% that I am amongst the dead. Also (1) Waaqidi, as quoted in Istikab (Vol.1 Pg.194). (2) Bayhaqi in DalaaYlun Nubuwwah, as quoted in A/ Bidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.4 Pg.3 1 ).

(3) Haakim ('01.3 Pg.201) narrating from reliable sources as confirmed by Dhahabi. 5 04 THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @,%@% (VoVol-1) convey my Salaams to him and tell him that Sa'd says, 'May Allaah reward you with the best rewards on our behalf and on behalf of the entire Ummah."' ('I The Incident of Seven Men of the Ansaar Martyred During, the Battle of Uhud Hadhrat Anas ?ZIG6= reports that when the Mushrikeen surrounded Rasulullaah @@ during the Battle of Uhud, Rasulullaah @%% was with seven men from the Ansaar and one from the Quraysh. ~asulullaah said, "Who will repulse them from us and be my companion in ~annah?" An Ansaari stepped forward and fought until he was martyred. When the Mushrikeen again surrounded Rasulullaah w, he again announced, "Who will repulse them from us and be my companion in Jannah?" (Another Ansaari went forward and fought until he was also martyred. Rasulullaah w and the others were repeatedly surrounded and repulsed by each one of the seven Ansaar until) Eventually all seven had been martyred. Rasulullaah m then said, "We have not been fair to our companions (by leaving them to fight'single-handedly)." (2) Another narration from Hadhrat Jaabir iiWWZ states that after being overwhelmed during the Battle of Uhud, the Muslims dispersed from around Rasulullaah and the only people with him were eleven men from the Ansaar and Hadhrat Talha bin Ubaydillaah ?2lGi@$. Rasulullaah had begun climbing the mountain when the Mushrikeen caught up with him. Rasulullaah @%& then asked, "Is there none to repulse them?" "I am here, 0 Rasulullaah @%&!" responded Hadhrat Talha ~G$&i4.

"Stay where you are, 0 Talha," Rasulullaah @@ instructed. One of the Ansaar then said, "I shall, 0 Rasulullaah m!" As the Ansaari fought in their defence, Rasulullaah @% and the others with him continued climbing. The Ansaari was eventually martyred and the Mushrikeen were again catching up with Rasulullaah w. Rasulullaah w again asked, "Is there none to repulse them?" When Hadhrat Talha ?&lGw again volunteered for the task, Rasulullaah @@$ gave him the same instruction as before. One of the Ansaar said, "Then 1 shall, 0 Rasulullaah m!" As the Ansaari fought in their defence, the others continued climbing. This Ansaari was also martyred and the Mushrikeen again started catching up with Rasulullaah 'tk%%.

Rasulullaah @% then repeated his request as before (every time an Ansaari was martyred defending them) to which Hadhrat Talha BWj repeatedly volunteered himself. Rasulullaah @% however, kept holding him back, to which an Ansaari volunteered himself and received permission to fight. Each one then fought as the others had fought until none but Hadhrat Talha S G W j was left with Rasulullaah @%. However, the Mushrikeen again surrounded Rasulullaah m. When Rasulullaah @%$ announced, "Is there none to repulse them?" Hadhrat Talha ?2lWj replied, ( I ) Haakim, narrating from Ibn Is'haaq. Dhahabi has commented on the chain of narrators.

The complete narration of Ibn Is'haaq is reported in Al Bidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.4 Pg.39). Imaam Maalik has also reported the narration in his Mu'atta (Pg. 175) as has Ibn Sa'd (Vo1.3 Pg.523). (2) Ahmad and Muslim. THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH e@&&?? (Vol-I) "I shall". Hadhrat Talha B.CWj then fought as much as all the previous Sahabah @,- combined.

When his fingertips became severely injured, he exclaimed, "Hass!" (An Arabic expression roughly equivalent to "Oh Dear!".) Rasulullaah said to him, "Had you exclaimed Bismillaah, the angels would have litted you to the heavens in full view of the people and enter you into the skies." Rasulullaah @% then climbed to the top of the mountain where he joined the other Sahabah .,.*, ,," ,., ,?&!a& who had regrouped there. The Martyrdom of Hadhrat Yamaan % ~ w 2 and Hadhrat Thaabit bin Qais !&G& Hadhrat Mahmood bin Labeed says that when Rasulullaah @$% marched to Uhud, Hadhrat Yamaan bin Jaabir $@5Wj (the father of Hadhrat Hudhayfa B.G&>) and Hadhrat Thabit bin Qais @,EW were taken to a fortress together with the women and children since they were very old men. The one said to the other, "Shame on you! What are we waiting for? By Allaah! What is left of any of our lives is equivalent to the amount of thirst a donkey can bear (of all animals, the donkey is least capable of enduring thirst).

We shall have to die either today or tomorrow. Why don't we take our swords and join Rasulullaah m?" The two men then joined the Muslim army without the knowledge of anyone. While Hadhrat Thaabit bin Qais ~ W j was killed by the Mushrikeen, the father of Hadhrat Hudhayfa 9 G W j was killed by the swords of the Muslims who did not recognise him. Hadhrat Hudhayfa $ & $ G W j shouted, "My father! My father!" but the Muslims (who had killed him) truthfully said, "We swear by Allaah that we did not recognise him." Hadhrat Hudhayfa ?2Gw acknowledged what they said by saying, "May Allaah forgive you for He is the Most Merciful of those who show mercy." When Rasulullaah k%% wanted to pay the blood money, Hadhrat Hudhayfa %UWj forgave it. This increased the status of Hadtirat Hudhayfa %U$%j in the eyes of Rasulullaah @&$.

(2) Another narration adds that the two men also said, "We shall then join up with Rasulullaah &%@. Perhaps Allaah shall bless us with martyrdom as we fight by the side of Rasulullaah m." They then took their swords and joined up with the Muslim army without the knowledge of anyone. The concluding portion of this narration states that this (forgiving the blood money) considerably increased the status of Hadhrat Hudhayfa 3Cw in the eyes of Rasulullaah @?@. (3) During the Battle of Rajee Hadhrat Aasim, Hadhrat Khubayb and their Companions HWw are Martyred Hadhrat Abu Hurayra % E % narrates that Rasulullaah @%% once sent an expedition on a spying duty under the command of Hadhrat Aasim bin Thaabit (1) Bayhaqi, as quoted in AIBidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.4 Pg.26). (2) Haakim (Vo1.3 Pg.202), narrating from reliable sources. (3) Abu Nu'aym, as quoted in Muntakhab (Vo1.5 Pg.167). 5 06 THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH '@%@% (Vol-1) B,Gw, who was the maternal grandfather of Hadhrat Aasim bin Umar bin Khattaab BGm.

The expedition proceeded and was at a place between Usfaan and Makkah when their presence was reported to a clan from the Hudhayl tribe known as the Banu Lihyaan. With close to a hundred archers, the people of this tribe set out after the Sahabah @,Gw and traced their tracks until they arrived at a place where the Sahabah *&,w had set up camp earlier. There they found some date stones from the provisions that the Sahabah @,- had brought from Madinah. Seeing this, they said, "These are dates from Yathrib." They then continued tracing the tracks until they eventually caught up with the Sahabah .&2=2. Hadhrat Aasim B,13W and his companions took shelter on a hillock as the Banu Lihyaan surrounded them. The Banu Lihyaan called out, "We make a promise that we shall not kill any of yoh if you surrender to us." Hadhrat Aasim B,Wj said, "As for myself, I shall never surrender into the custody of a Kaafir." He then prayed, "0 Allaah!

Inform Your Nabi about us." The Sahabah @GS4 then fought the Banu Lihyaan, who martyred Hadhrat Aasim @GWj and another seven Sahabah i4BWj with arrows. The only ones who survived were Hadhrat Khubayb, Hadhrat Zaid and another Sahabi i@Gw. When the Banu Lihyaan again offered their promise, these Sahabah @,GSj agreed to it and came down from the hillock. However, no sooner did the Banu Lihyaan have control over them then they removed the strings from their bows and used it to tie the Sahabah '&,Wi% up. To this, the third Sahabi QW3&G said, "This is the first breach of your promise." He then refused to accompany them. Despite their efforts to pull and drag him, he would not budge.

They eventually killed him. They then took Hadhrat Khubayb BaW and Hadhrat Zaid %JW&!G5 away and sold them in Makkah. The sons of Haarith bin Aamir bin Naufal bought Hadhrat Khubayb 4 - because he had killed (their father) Haarith bin Aamir in the Battle of Badr. He lived as a prisoner with them until they eventually decided to kill him. Hadhrat Khubayb 4 - asked one of the ladies of the household for a razor to shave with and she lent it to him. (Narrating the incident later) She says, "I was unmindful of one of my little children who went towards him.

When the child came to him, he put the child on his lap. When I saw this, I became terribly alarmed for he was holding the razor in his hand (I thought that he would use the razor to kill the child). Sensing fear, he said, "Are you afraid that I will kill this child? By the will of Allaah, I shall never do such a thing." The lady narrates further, "I have never seen a prisoner better than Hadhrat Khubayb ~,WIG. I saw him eating a bunch of grapes at a time when there was no fruit in Makkah and he was bound in chains. It was nothing short of (unseen) sustenance that Allaah had provided for him.", When Hadhrat Khubayb was led outside the area of the Haram to be executed, he requested to be left to perform two Rakaahs of salaah.

After performing the salaah, he turned to the people and said, "I would have lengthened the salaah if it were not for you thinking that (I am doing so because) THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH M,GCnu= (VOZ-I) I am afraid to die." Hadhrat Khubayb B G W j was the first to start the practice of performing two Rakaahs salaah at the time of execution. He then said, "0 Allaah! Do not leave any of them alive." He then recited some couplets which meant: When I am killed as a Muslim, I care not on which side I fall This is aII for Allaah and if He wyls, He could bless the severed I h b s of my body Thereafter, Uqba bin Haarith martyred him. Because Hadhrat Aasim had killed one of the leaders of the Quraysh during the Battle of Badr, the Quraysh sent some people to bring a portion of his body to them which they may recognise as his. However, Allaah sent a swarm of wasps to his body and they protected him from the people whom the Quraysh had sent. They were therefore unable to get anything from the body.

Hadhrat Aasim bin Amr bin Qataadah reports that after the Battle of Uhud, a delegation from the Adhal and Qaara tribes came to Rasulullaah rn and said, "0 Rasulullaah W! Islaam has come to us so send with us a group of your Sahabah @Gw to make us understand the Deen, to teach us the Qur'aan and to educate us about the Shariah of Islaam." Rasulullaah @% therefore sent with them six Sahabah wWi, whose names have been recorded. These Sahabah @,GW proceeded with these people until they reached Xajee, which was a well of the Hudhayl tribe situated at one end of Hijaaz where the Hada'a region commences. There the people accompanying the Sahabah @ - betrayed them and solicited help from the Hudhayl tribe. Unaware of what was happening, the Sahabah B G W were in their camp when they were suddenly surrounded b; many men brandishing their swords. When the Sahabah MWj grabbed their swords to fight them, the men said, "We swear by Allaah that we do not wish to kill you.

All we want is to get some money from the people of Makkah in exchange for you. We give you assurance in the name of Allaah that we shall not kill you." However, Hadhrat Marthad @,E=, Hadhrat Khaalid bin Bukayr 9Wj and Hadhrat Aasim 3,Gw said, "By Allaah! We shall never ever accept a promise or pledge from a Mushrik." The Couplets that Hadhrat Aasim a, G$@,j' Recited and His Body is Protected from the Mushrikeen Hadhrat Aasim 3 G w then recited some couplets which meant: "Far from being a sick man, I am a powerful archer And my bow has a sturdy string Arrows with long and wide shafis glide over it Death is true whereas fife is a fake Whatever Affaah has destined will certainfy happen to a man And man wiff have to return to Him May my mother forsake me if 1 do not fight you" (1) al-Bukhari, Bayhaqi (Vo1.9 Pg.145), Abdur Razzaaq (as quoted in Isti'aabVo1.3 Pg.132) and Abu Nu'aym in Hi&a (Vol. 1 Pg. 112). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @!%%> (Vol-I) Hadhrat Aasim W3&G9 also said the following: I am Abu Sulayman with arrow made by (the expert arrow-maker) Muq'ad And with a bow that is like a kindled fire I feel no fear when a warrior comes storming on a speedy camel And my shield is made from the hide of a bull with little hair (To top it all) 1 am a firm believer in eveything reveaJed to ~uhammad @%$ He is also reported to have said. ram Abu Sulaymaan and warriors like me are excellent archers I am also from a tribe that is a most honourable one Hadhrat Aasim 3Gthen fought the Mushrikeen until he and his two companions were martyred. After killing Hadhrat Aasim 4$&%NG, the Hudhayl intended to severe his head to sell it to Sulaafa bint Sa'd bin Shuhayd. When her son was killed in the Battle of Uhud, she made a vow that if she ever got the head of Hadhrat Aasim BCw, she would drink wine from his skull.

However, a swarm of wasps protected his body. When the Mushrikeen were prevented from getting to it, they said, "Leave him until the evening when the wasps would have left. We can then have him." Allaah then sent heavy rains flowing down the valley, which carried his body away. Hadhrat Aasim ~ , E & G had made a promise to Allaah that because the Mushrikeen were impure, none of them should ever touch him and he would not touch any of them either. When the news of the wasps protecting the body of Hadhrat Aasim SiUm reached Hadhrat Umar BW, he said, "Allaah protects the Mu'min servant. Aasim 33WJG vowed that no Mushrik should touch him and that he would not touch any Mushrik during his lifetime, so Allaah prevented it from happening after his death just as Allaah prevented it during his lifetime." The Story of Hadhrat Zaid bin Dathana !&$Ew and his Statement About his Love for Rasulullaah @&!

(The other three Sahabah i".s= in the group) Hadhrat Khubayb &GW~, Hadhrat Zaid bin Dathana BUWj and Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Taariq 4%%5$&j chose the easier option and chose to remain alive. They therefore surrendered and were taken prisoner. The Mushrikeen took them to Makkah to sell them. When they reached a place called Zahraan, Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Taariq @132G4 slipped his hands from the bonds and grabbed a sword. The Mushrikeen stepped away from him started throwing rocks at him until they eventually martyred him. His grave is in Zahraan.

This left Hadhrat Khubayb Bw and Hadhrat Zaid bin Dathana !&I-. they were taken to Makkah and exchanged for two prisoners from the Hudhayl who had been in Makkah. While Hujayr bin Abi Ihaab Tameemi bought Hadhrat Khubayb ?23Uw, Safwaan bin Umayyah bought Hadhrat Zaid bin Dathana B G W j to execute him for the death of his father. Safwaan sent ,Hadhrat Zaid bin Dathana @GWj outside the Haram to Tan'eem with his slave Nistaas so that he could be executed there. THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~ , & % % (Vol-I) Amongst the group of the Quraysh that gathered there was Abu Sufyaan bin Harb. When Hadhrat Zaid bin Dathana $5.3Gw was brought for execution, Abu Sufyaan said to him, "0 Zaid! I ask you to swear by Allaah whether you wish that Muhammad was here witb us in your place to have his head severed while you could be with your family." Hadhrat Zaid 3Ge replied, "I swear by Allaah that I would not even like a thorn to prick Muhammad @@ where he is while I am sitting with my family." Abu Sufyaan said, "I have never seen people love anyone as much as the companions of Muhammad loved Muhammad m." Nistaas then executed Hadhrat Zaid %W&!%.

The Story of Hadhrat Khubayb %%Swj in Makkah and His Salaah at the time of Death Hadhrat Ibn Is'haaq narrates the story of Hadhrat Khubayb bin Adi S G w from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Najeeh who was informed by Maariya, the freed slave of Hujayr bin Ihaab. After accepting Islaam, she narrated, "He (Hadhrat Khubayb -2) was held prisoner in my home. I once saw him eating from a bunch of grapes the size of a human head at a time when there was not a grape to be eaten in all of Allaah's land." Ibn Is'haaq narrates further from Aasim bin Umar bin Qataadah and Abdullaah bin Najeeh that she said, "When the time for his execution drew near, he asked me to send him a razor so that he may clean himself before his death. I gave the razor to the little boy from the family and told him to give it to the man in the house. By Allaah! I had just sent the boy with the razor to him when I exclaimed, 'What have I done!

By Allaah! That man will have his revenge by killing the boy and have a life in exchange for his own!' However, when the boy handed the razor over to Hadhrat Khubayb @C&W, he took it and said, 'By your life! Did your mother not fear any treachery from me when she sent you with this razor?' He then sent the boy off." Ibn Hishaam says that it is commonly believed that the boy was the son of Maariya. Ibn Is'haaq narrates further from Aasim that the Mushrikeen took Hadhrat Khubayb ?3X&G out of the Haram to Tan'eem where they intended to crucify him. He then requested, "If you permit, could I please perform two Rakaahs salaah." "Go ahead," they agreed, "Perform your salaah." Hadhrat Khubayb SEW then performed two complete and perfect Rakaahs of salaah. Thereafter, he turned to the people and said, "By Allaah!

But for the fact that you would say I lengthened the salaah for fear of death, I would have performed a longer salaah." It was Hadhrat Khubayb Q3LY& who was the first to initiate the practice of Muslims to perform two Rakaahs salaah at the time of being executed. The Mushrikeen then lifted him up and when they tied him on the wooden structure, he prayed, "0 Allaah! We have conveyed the message of Your Rasool w. Do inform him tomorrow of what has happened to us." He then added, "0 Allaah! Count each one of them (these Mushrikeen), kill each one of them and leave not one of them alive." He was then martyred. THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @,g!@d%> (Vol-I) Hadhrat Mu'aawiya bin Abu Sufyaan % , G ~ ~ used to say, "I was also present on that day with (my father) Abu Sufyaan and others.

I saw my father throw me down on the ground out of fear for the curse of Hadhrat Khubayb $W&!& He did this because people used to say that if a person lies on his back when he is cursed, the curse would miss him." The Maghaazi of Moosa bin Uqba narrates that Hadhrat Khubayb %,Gw and Hadhrat Zaid bin Dathana 3,Wj were both martyred on the same day and it was on that day that Rasulullaah @@ was heard saying, "Salaams to you (two) as well. The Quraysh have martyred Khubayb." It is also narrated that when the Mushrikeen crucified Hadhrat Zaid bin Dathana %B@, they first speared him to make him forsake his Deen. However, this only increased his Imaan and faith in Islaam. Mosa bin Uqba also narrates that when Hadhrat Khubayb %.Gw was lifted on to the wooden structure the Mushrikeen asked him to swear by Allaah whether he preferred to have Rasulullaah @@ in his place (in exchange for his own freedom). Hadhrat Khubayb %X%%j replied, "Never! I swear by the Exalted Allaah that I would not even accept a thorn pricking the foot of Rasulullaah as ransom for my life." The Mushrikeen laughed at this.

Ibn Is'haaq has reported this with reference to Hadhrat Zaid bin Dathana a,->. Allaah knows best. ('1 The Statement of Hadhrat Khubayb %%@!% Concerning his Love for Rasulullaah and the Couplets he Recited Before his Execution A lengthy narration of Hadhrat Urwa bin Zubayr ~ . G m states that the children of the Mushrikeen killed at Badr executed Hadhrat Khubayb %,E&j. While he was tied to the cross they were using their weapons on him, they asked him in a loud voice to swear whether he preferred Rasulullaah %%% to be in his place. He responded by saying, "I swear by the Magnificent Allaah that I would not even accept a thorn pricking the foot of Rasulullaah @@ as ransom for my life." The Mushrikeen laughed at this.

When he was lifted on to the cross, Hadhrat Khubayb 3Bw recited some couplets which meant: "The groups have amassed around me and have also gathered their tribes and have collected a large gathering They have also gathered their women and children As Ihave been brought to a large trunk of a palm tree (to be crucified) To Mlaah do I plead my case of estrangement and my grief I And the place these groups have prepared for my death 0 Master of the Glorious Throne! Grant me fortitude against what they intend to They have cut through my flesh and my hopes have been exposed This is all for Ailaah and if He wills, He could bless the severed limbs of my body (1) Ibn Is'haaq, as quoted A/ Bidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.4 Pg.63). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH '@,g@= (Vol-1) By my life! When 1 am kiffed as a Muslim I care not In what condition wiff my resting place be for Allaahu(') Another narration adds the folo wing line afZer the first couplet: "They all express their hatred for me and make every effrt to oppose me because / am in fetters and in a place of destruction" The following fines are then added after the fifih couplet: "They have given me a choice between kufi and death whereas death is better My eyes are tearing but not out of any fear 1 have no fear for death because / have to die / have fear on& for the leaping flames of the raging fire By Allaah! When / die as a Muslim, 1 care not on which side I shall fall for the sake ofAllaah I shall express no fear to my enemy Because my return shall be to laah ah"(^) During the Expedition to Bir Ma'oona The Story of the Sahabah ~,~~~ at Bir Ma'oona Several men of knowledge including Mughiera bin Abdur Rahmaan and Abdullaah bin Abu Bakr bin Muhammad bin Amr bin Hazam narrate that the expert spear-thrower Abu Baraa Aamir bin Maalik bin Ja'far once came to Madinah to meet Rasulullaah m. Rasulullaah presented Islaam to him and invited him to accept.

However, he neither accepted Islaam nor shunned it. Instead he said, "0 Muhammad m! If you send some of your companions to the people of Najd to call them towards Islaam, 1 strongly feel that they would accept." Rasulullaah replied, "I fear harm coming to them from the people of Najd." Abu Baraa reassured Rasulullaah @%! by saying, "I stand surety for their safety. Do send them to invite people towards your Deen." Rasulullaah @% then sent Hadhrat Mundhir bin Amr %,Wj who was called "A1 Mu'niq Liyamoot" ("one who is eager to die") together with seventy Sahabah =W who were amongst the best of the ~usfihs. They included Hadhrat Haarith bin Simma ~,Gw, Hadhrat Haraam bin Milhaan @$Wj of the Banu Adi bin Najjaar, Hadhrat Urwa bin Asmaa bin Silt Sulami ~,Wj, Hadhrat Naafi bin Budayl bin Warqaa Khuzaa'ee @,Em and Hadhrat Aamir bin Fuhayra %.w who was the freed slave of Hadhrat Abu Bakr %G%'G. The group travelled until they reached Bir Ma'oona, which was a well located between the lands of the Banu Aamir tribe and the rocky plain of the Banu Sulaym tribe.

When they set up camp there, Hadhrat Haraam bin Milhaan sent the letter of Rasulullaah to Aamir bin Tufayl. When the messenger arrived, Aamir did not even look at the letter before attacking the messenger and killing him. He then solicited help from the Banu Aamir tribe but they declined to respond to his call. They made it clear that they would never betray Abu Baraa who had entered (1) Tabraani. Haythami (Vo1.6 Pg.200) has commented on the chain of narrators. (2) Ibn Is'haaq, as quoted AlBidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.4 Pg.67). 5 12 THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @G&> (Vol-I) into a treaty with them.

Aamir then sought help from Usayya, Ri'al and Dhakwaan clans who belonged to the Banu Sulaym tribe. They responded to his call and left (with him). They amassed around the Sahabah wW and surrounded their camp. When the Sahabah WBWj saw the enemy they grabbed their swords and fought until all of them were martyred. May Allaah shower His mercies on them. The only survivor was Hadhrat Ka'b bin Zaid ~ G a from the Banu Dinaar bin Najjaar tribe.

There was still life in him when the attackers left and he was removed from amongst the dead. He still lived afterwards until he was martyred during the Battle of Khandaq. Hadhrat Amr bin Umayyah Dhamri Band an Ansaari from the Banu Amr bin Auf tribe were busy grazing the animals and were unaware of the sttack on the other Sahabah i4BW. ~ l l that made them aware was (carrion-eating) birds hovering above the camp. They said, "By Allaah! Sofiething must have happ&ed for these birds (to be here)." The two men then went to investigate and found the Muslims lying in p ~ o $ ~ ~ f M o b d . The horsemen (who had attacked the Sahabah i4BSWj) were stitfifiere.

The Ansaari asked Hadhrat Amr bin Umayyah !3GW5, "What do you suggest?" "1 suggest that we go and inform Rasulullaah &%% about what had happened," he replied. The Ansaari then said, "To save my life I would not like to leave a place where someone like Mundhir bin Amr B E w has been martyred. I would also not like to just inform others about people who have been martyred (I prefer to be amongst them)." He then fought until he was martyred. Hadhrat Amr bin Umayyah 3Gwas taken prisoner but later released by Aamir bin Tufayl when he informed them that he belonged to the Mudhar tribe. However, Aamir cut off Hadhrat Amr ?iilW%'s forelocks and gave him freedom because his mother was required to free a slave (so he freed Hadhrat Amr BCW6 on her behalf). The Last Words of Hadhrat Haraam ~ , G w Because of which his Killer Accepted Islaam Hadhrat Anas WX&j narrates that Rasulullaah &%& once dispatched Hadhrat Haraam BG-j the brother of Hadhrat Ummu Sulaym WW4 together with seventy riders on an expedition.

The leader of the Mushrikeen (in the region where the expedition went) was Aamir bin Tufayl. He had given Rasulullaah a choice between three options (when he said), "Either (1) you have the villagers for yourself and leave the city dwellers to me or (2) you appoint me as your successor or (3) I shall fight you with the support of thousands of men from the Ghitfaan tribe." However, Aamir was afflicted with a plague in the. home of a certain woman. He said, "It is a sore like that which afflicts camels and in the house of some woman (he regarded it below his dignity to die in the house of some simple woman by whom he stayed during his travels). Bring me my horse." He then died on the back of his horse. (1) Ibn Is'haaq, as quoted A/ Bidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.4 Pg.73). Tabraani has also reported the narration from reliable sources as confirmed by Haythami (~01.6 Pg. 129).

THE LIVES OF THE SAHRBAH @g&3 (Vol-I) Hadhrat Haraam wWj the brother of Hadhrat Ummu Sulaym WW, a crippled Sahabi -j and another Sahabi k-3 from some tribe left (to deliver the letter). Hadhrat Haraam % . l K i said to the other two, "Stay close until I return to you. If they grant me safety, you join me, and if they kill me, you can go back to your companions." Hadhrat Haraam $dGW then approached the Mushrikeen and said, "Will you grant me safety so that I may deliver the message of Rasulullaah m?" As he was busy talking to them, they motioned to a man to come up to Hadhrat Haraam %Pw from the back and stabbed him with a spear. One of the narrators by the name of Hammaam says that he was stabbed with a spear that pierced right through his body. He then exclaimed, "Allaahu Akbar! By the Rabb of the Kabah, I am successful!" The Sahabah i4!3!3&Gj (who were with Hadhrat Haraam %.lGm) joined up with the others but they were all martyred except for the crippled Sahabi W3Wj who had been on top of a hillock.

It was with reference to these martyred Sahabah W 5 that Allaah revealed the following verse of the Qur'aan that was later abrogated: "We have met our Rabb Who is happy with us and has made us happy." For thirty mornings afterwards, Rasulullaah @%! cursed the Ri'al, Dhakwaan, Banu Lihyaan and Usayya tribes who opposed Allaah and His Rasool m. Another narration of Bukhari states that when Hadhrat Haraam %,- the uncle of Hadhrat Anas ?BGWj was stabbed with a spear on the expedition to Bir Ma'oona, he wiped his blood on his face and was heard saying, "By the Rabb of the Kabah, I am successful!" A narration reported by Waaqidi says that the person who martyred Hadhrat Yaraam Ww was Jabbaar bin Salma Kilaabi. When he stabbed Hadhrat Haraam !52G@!3j with a spear, Hadhrat Haraam cried out, "By the Rabb of the Kabah, I am successful!" Afterwards when Jabbaar asked about the meaning of the statement "I am successful", the people told him that Hadhrat Haraam %%&$5 was referring to his successful entry into Jannah. He then said, "By Allaah! He has spoken the truth." Jabbaar then accepted Islaam. (') During the Battle of Mu'ta Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Rawaaha ~,G@35 Weeps upon Leaving and His Poem asking for Martyrdom Hadhrat Urwa bin Zubayr @- reports that Rasulullaah @& sent an expedition to Mu'ta in Jumaadal Ula 8 A.H.

Rasulullaah appointed Hadhrat k%Qn Haaritha BGw as commander of the expedition. Rasulullaah then added, "If a i d is killed, Ja'far bin Abi Taalib should take command and if Ja'far is killed, then Abdullaah bin Rawaaha should take command." The Sahabah i&3prepared their provisions for the journey an_d then got ready to leave. They were three thousand in number. When they started leaving, the people came to bid farewell to the commanders that Rasulullaah @% appointed. As Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Rawaaha was being greeted along with the (1) al-Bukhari. (2) AlB~daaya wan N~haaya (Vo1.4 Pg.71). - others, he started weeping.

When the people asked him what it was that made him weep, he said, "I swear by Allaah that it is neither love for this world nor my attachment to you that makes me weep. However, I have heard Rasulullaah recite a verse for the Qur'aan that speaks of the fire of Jahannam: Every one of you shall pass by it (everyone shallpass over/ahannam as they cross the bridge of Siraat that spans lahannam). This is a decreed command of your Rabb. {Surah Maryam, verse 7 1 ) I have no idea how am I to return after this crossing." The other Muslims said to him, "May Allaah be your companion. May He remove your worries and return you to us hail and healthy." Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Rawaaha ~ G W j then recited the following couplets which meant: "I implore Ar Rahmaan for forgiveness And the strike of a wide sword that causes foaming blood to spurt forth Or (/ implore Allaah for) the htal strike of a blood-thirsty enemy5 spear T17at pierces through my intestines and liver And when people pass by my grave, it will be said, -- May Allaah care for this warrior' who has already been cared for" As the army were preparing to leave, Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Rawaaha 3GW; went to greet Rasulullaah @$. He then recited the following couplets which meant: "May Allaah preserve all the good He has granted you As He did for Moosa w, and may He assist you as others were assisted 1 see you ever increasing in good And Allaall knows that my sight is excellent You are the Rasul and whoever is deprived ofyour munificence and your attention truly is ill-fated" The army then left. Rasulullaah left to bid farewell to them and when he turned back (to return to Madinah), Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Rawaaha 3 G w said: "May peace remain with the great man whom I have greeted amongst the date palms, yho is the best of those who bid farewell and the best of friends" Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Rawaaha S,GI;w@+&j'