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Martyrdom The expedition marched until they set up camp at a place called Ma'aan which was located in Shaam. There they received intelligence that Heraclius had arrived in Ma'aab in the district of Balqaa with a hundred thousand Roman soldiers. In addition to this, he had been reinforced by another hundred thousand soldiers from the Lakhm, Judhaam, Qayn, Bahraa and Baly tribes. Commanding the reinforcements was a man named Maalik bin Zaafila who belonged to the Iraasha THE LIVES OF THE SAI~ABAH @g@>j ( 1 ~ 0 1 - I ) clan, an offshoot of the Baly tribe. When this news reached the Muslims, they stayed in Ma'aan for two nights, discussing their situation. They said, "We should send a message to Rasulullaah informing him about the numbers of the enemy.

He will then either send reinforcements to us or issue further instructions for us to follow." It was then that Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Rawaaha 3,GW; bolstered the courage of the Muslim by saying, "0 people! By Allaah! The thing that you seem to dislike is the very thing for which you have left, martyrdom. We have never fought with reliance in our numbers and our strength. We have always fought on the strength of this Deen that Allaah had blessed us with. March ahead!

You will have either one of two excellent things, victory or martyrdom." The others echoed, "By Allaah! Ibn Rawaaha has spoken the truth!" The Sahabah MFWj then proceeded to the border of Balqaa, where the coalition of Heraclius's Roman army and the Arab forces met them at one of the villages of Balqaa called Mashaarif. As the enemy forces drew closer, the Muslims regrouped at a village called Mu'ta. It was there that the armies clashed. The Muslims arranged their army by appointing a Sahabi from the Banu Udhra tribe called Qutba bin Qataadah 3&%2!& as commander of the right flank and a Sahabi from the Ansaar called Abaaya bin Maalik as commander of the left flank. In this way they met the enemy and started fighting.

Hadhrat Zaid bin Haaritha !3Gm fought courageously with the flag of Rasulullaah @@ until he was martyred by a spear. Hadhrat Ja'far ? 3 G ~ ~ then grabbed hold of the flag and fought until he was'also martyred. He was the first Muslim in the history of Islaam who disabled his animal (to dispel thoughts of fleeing from the battlefield). ('1 Another narration of Hadhrat Urwa SWj states that afterwards (after the martyrdom of Hadhrat Zaid 9-j) Hadhrat Ja'far SbiWj grabbed hold of the flag and fought with it until when the battle became pitched, he dismounted his red horse and hamstrung it. He then fought until he was also martyred. He was the first Muslim in the history of lslaam to disable his animal.

(2) The Couplets that Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Rawaaha %BGW Recited During the Journey Hadhrat Zaid bin Arqam SGw says, "I was an orphan in the care of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Rawaaha 3 G W . He took me along on the journey (to Mu'ta) and seated me behind him on his satchel. By Allaah! He was travelling one night when I heard him recite the following couplets (which mean): '(0 my camel) When you take me closer, carrying my carriage along for four days afier leaving Hisaa Mayyou then have comfort and not any more hardship For 1 shall not be returning to my wife and family (because 1 sha// become a ( I ) Ibn Is'haaq, as quoted A/ Bidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.4 Pg.241). (2) Tabraani, narrating from reliable sources, as confirmed by Haythami (Vo1.6 Pg.157). Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (Vol. l Pg.

I 18) has also reported the narration. 5 16 THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @wj (vol-1) marryr, you will have no more work to do) The Muslims shaJf return and leave me there in the land of Shaam where my final stay will be My close relatives who are close to ALlaah will take you back Whereas (by my death) my relationship with them shall cease At this stage I neither have concern for date palms that grow by themselves Nor for those that need to be watered" Hadhrat Zaid bin Arqam 4%W!& continues to narrate, "When I heard these couplets from him, I began to weep. He struck me with'his whip and said, 'You little imp! Why should it be a bother for you if Ailaah blesses me with martyrdom and you can ride back (to Madinah) on my camel?" The Couplets that Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Rawaaha %Gi@&j Recited During the Battle Hadhrat Abbaad bin Abdullaah bin Zubayr W3&% narrates from his foster father from the Banu Murrah clan that Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Rawaaha WiW6 grabbed hold of the flag after Hadhrat Ja'far bin Abi Taalib was martyred. He then took it forward riding on his horse. Because his heart seemed reluctant to dismount (to engage the enemy), he said to himself: "0 my heart! I command you in the name of Allaah to dismount You will have to dismount either willing& or unwilling& (Especially) If the enemygather and shout out in loud voices (as they attack) Why do I see you displayng an aversion forlannah For a long time you have enjoyed a good life You are merely like a drop in a waterbag (will come to an end verysoon)" Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Rawaaha !i3S%B3 also recited the following coup& which mean: "0 my heart!

Ifyou are not killed you wil stifl have to die some day This is the pronounced decree of death thatyou will have to enter You have been granted whateveryou desire Now ifyou do what those two (Hadhrat Zaid and fa%r iE@@%) have done, you will have been rightly guided" He then dismounted his horse. As he did so, his cousin came to him with a piece of meat saying, "Strengthen yourself with this because you have experienced much hunger the last few days." Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Rawaaha BGW$j took the meat and had taken just one bite from it when he heard an uproar at one end of the battlefield. He said to himself, "(The Muslims are giving their lives) And you are still engrossed in worldly affairs?" Throwing the meat from his hand, he grabbed his sword and went forward, fighting until he was martyred. (2) (1) Ibn Is'haaq, as quoted A/ Bidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.4 Pg.243). Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (Vol.1 Pg. 1 19) and Tabraani, as quoted Majma'uzZawaa'id (Vo1.6 Pg. 158). (2) Ibn Is'haaq, as quoted in Al Bidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.4 Pg.245).

Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (Vol.1 Pg.120) and Tabraani have also reported the narration from reliable sources a s confirmed by Haythami (vo1.6 Pg.160). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH -5 (Vol-I) Hadhrat - Ja'far %@W Disables his Horse and Recites Some Couplets as he Fights Hadhrat Abbaad bin Abdullaah bin Zubayr @,Wj narrates that his foster father from the Banu Murrah who participated in the Battle of Mu'ta said, "By Allaah! It is as if I can still see Ja'far - dismounting his red horse and then hamstringing it. He then fought the enemy until he was martyred. As he fought, he was reciting the following couplets (which meant): 0 how delightful is Jannah and drawing close to it With its pure and cool waters Theirpunishment has drawn close to the Romans Who are non-believers without any mutual relations When I meet them on the battlefi'eld, I shall have to strike at them with my sword:"(l) During the Battle of Yamaamah Hadhrat Zaid bin Khattaab BFwj and other Sahabah Encourage the Muslims to be Steadfast and to Seek Martyrdom Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan ?&W&j who was the son of Hadhrat Zaid bin Khattaab ?%UW narrates that (his father) Hadhrat Zaid bin Khattaab @G= carried the flag of the Muslims during the Battle of Yamaamah. The Muslims were on the verge of being defeated'when (their enemy) the Haneefa tribe(2) overwhelmed the Muslim infantry.

Hadhrat Zaid bin Khattaab - then said to the Muslims, "Do not return to the camp for the infantry has been defeated." Shouting at the top of his voice, he then said, "0 Allaah! I beg Your pardon on behalf of my companions who have fled and I exonerate myself from the evil that Musaylama and Muhaklcam bin Tufayl (the commander of Musaylama's army) have casued." He then firmly grabbed hold of the flag and advanced with it in the midst of the enemy, where he fought courageously with his sword until he was martyred. May Allaah shower His mercies on him. When the flag fell from his hand, it was taken up by Hadhrat Saalim the freed slave of Hadhrat Abu Hudhayfa !&lam. The Muslims said to him, "We fear that the enemy would attack us from your side." He replied, "I would be a terrible bearer of the Qur'aan if the enemy attacks from my side (I shall fight any attacks they launch form my side)." Hadhrat Zaid bin Khattaab WWj was martyred in 12 A.H. (3) (1) Ibn is'haaq, AI Bidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.4 Pg.244), Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (Vol.1 Pg.118) and Abu Dawood. as quoted in Isaaba (Vol. l Pg.238).

(2) They were the tribe of Musaylama Kadhaab who'Talsely claimed to be a prophet. (3) Haakim (Vo1.3 Pg.237) and Ibn Sa'd (Vo1.3 Pg.274). THE LIVES OF THE SAIfABAH mGb3 ( ~ o l - 1 ) Hadhrat Thaabit B,Ewj and Hadhrat Saalim st%&% Dig Holes During a Battle to Keep them from Fleeing and to Ensure that they are Martyred The daughter of Hadhrat Thaabit bin Qais bin Shammaas 3 , G W j narrates that when Hadhrat Abu Bakr smj requested the Muslim to fight against those who forsook Islaam from Yamaamah and the followers of Musaylama, Hadhrat Thaabit bin Qais bin Shammaas sB@$j was amongst those who marched. When the Muslim army clashed with Musaylama and the Banu Haneefa tribe, the Muslims were defeated in three battles. It was then that Hadhrat Thaabit bin Qais bin Shammaas ~G&!++ and Hadhrat Saalim the freed slave of Hadhrat Abu Hudhayfa S G W j said, "This was not how we fought during the time of Rasulullaah @g." They then dug a foxhole for themselves, got in and fought until they were both martyred. ('I Hadhrat Muhammad bin Thaabit bin Qais bin Shammaas S,Gw narrates that when the Muslims were initially defeated during the Battle of Yamaamah, Hadhrat Saalim the freed slave of Hadhrat Abu Hudhayfa Wi%W said, "This was not how we fought during the time of Rasulullaah w." He then dug a foxhole for himself and stood in it.

Carrying the flag of the Muhaajireen with him, he then fought until he was martyred. May Allaah shower His mercy on him. This occurred during the Battle of Yamaamah during the Khilaafah of Hadhrat Abu Bakr @ @ $ in 12 A.H. (2) The Call Hadhrat Abbaad bin Bishr g, G@@2 Made to the Ansaar Before he was Martyred Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri %.Gw reports that Hadhrat Abbaad bin Bishr S G W said to him, "0 Abu Sa'eed! Last night I saw (in a dream) that the sky opened up for me and then shut behind me (after I had entered). lnshaa Allaah, this indicates martyrdom." Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri ~ U W j says, "I told him that he had seen an excellent dream. During the Battle of Yamaamah, I then saw him calling to the Ansaar, 'Break the sheaths of your swords and separate from the others.

Let us Ansaar separate! Let us Ansaar separate (from the other soldiers so that we may show our courage and encourage the others thereby)!' Four hundred soldiers only from the Ansaar gathered aside. Abbaad bin Bishr ~ B W j , Abu Dujaanah %GW+ and Baraa bin Maalik SBWj led them to the orchard (where the enemy had fortified themselves) and fought very hard. Abbaad bin Bishr %G*j was martyred. May Allaah shower His mercies on him. 1 saw so many wounds on his face that I could recognise him only by signs on his body." (3) ( 1 ) Tahraani. Haythami (Vo1.9 Pg.322) has commented on the chain of narrators.

Ibn Abdul Birr has also reported the narration in Istibab (Vol.1 Pg.194), as has Baghawi, as quoted in lsaaba (Vol.1 Pg.196). (2) Ibn Sa'd (Vo1.3 Pg.88). (3) lbn Sa'd (Vo1.3 Pg.441). THE LIVES OF THE SAI-IABrlH 'm. G& (VolI) 51 9 .- - ? The Call Hadhrat Abu A q e e l ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Made to the Ansaar Before he was Martyred Hadhrat Ja'far bin Abdullaah bin Aslam Hamdaani 3G@j narrates that the first casualty during the Battle of Yamaamah was Hadhrat Abu Aqeel Unayfi $iW&;.

An arrow struck him between his shoulder and heart. The arrow bent and therefore did not kill him. When the arrow was removed, the left side of his body became paralysed because of the injury. This occurred during the early part of the day and he was taken to the camp. When the fighting grew intense, the Muslims were being defeated and driven back behind their camp. As Hadhrat Abu Aqeel ?%@!%j lay in a weak condition because of his wound, he heard Hadhrat Ma'n bin Adi 3GCnux calling to Ansaar, "Trust in Allaah!

Trust in Allaah and attack the enemy once again." Hadhrat Ma'n WGi3; was walking quickly ahead of the others. This was during the time when the Ansaar were shouting, "Let u s Ansaar separate! Let us Ansaar separate!" One by one, the Ansaar started separating from the others (and grouping together to launch an attack that would encourage the others). Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar S G W j says, "Abu Aqeel S.G&; jumped up to join his people (the Ansaar). I said to him, 'what are you doing, Abu Aqeel? You are in no condition to fight.' He replied, 'A caller has announced my name.' 'He has called for the Ansaar and is not referring to the injured,' I explained.

He replied, 'I am from the Ansaar and 1 shall respond even though I have to crawl."' Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar 9 G w narrates further that Hadhrat Abu Aqeel i3BGj then fastened his back and took a naked sword in his right hand. He then started calling, "0 Ansaar! Attack the enemy once more like the Battle of Hunayn." The Ansaar then regrouped and spearheaded an extremely fierce attack on the enemy, forcing them to retreat to an orchard. The Muslims and the enemy met at close quarters and crossed swords with each other. Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar SGw says that he saw the injured arm of Hadhrat Abu Aqeel %Uw severed from the shoulder and lying on the ground. Hadhrat Abu Aqeel 9G* sustained fourteen wounds, each of which were fatal by themselves.

Musaylama was killed and when Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar reached Hadhrat Abu Aqeel 9 G W j , he was lying on the ground breathing his last. When Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar %,GWj called Hadhrat Abu Aqeel t's name, he responded by muttered in a faint voice, "At your service! Who has won the battle?" Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar %Gw informed him, "Glad tidings (we have been victorious)!" Raising his voice, Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar 3-j added, "The enemy of Allaah had been killed!" Hadhrat Abu Aqeel W5.ii!G then pointed his finger towards the heavens, praised Allaah and then passed away. May Allaah shower His mercy on him. Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar 9G&j says that after returning, he informed (his father) Hadhrat Umar 3.$G& about the events that transpired, to which Hadhrat Umar #.BG.% commented, "May Allaah shower His mercy on him. He continued asking for martyrdom and searching for it.

As far as I know, he was amongst the THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @K$&= (Vol-I) best of Rasulullaah @@'s companions and was one of the early Muslims." (') The Martyrdom of Hadhrat Thaabit bin Qais %,GW-j Hadhrat Anas ?&G!@j says that when the Muslim army suffered defeat initially during the Battle of Yamaamah, hesawHadhratThaabitbin Qais BG= applying perfume (in preparation for entering the battlefield). Hadhrat Anas BGw said to him, "0 uncle! Do you not see what is happening (the Muslim are busy retreating)?" He replied, "This is not how we used to fight during the time of RasuIullaah m! Terrible is the habit that you people have made the enemy accustomed to (by being repeatedly defeated)! 0 Allaah! I absolve myself from what these people (the Muslims) have done (by fleeing) and from what those people (the enemy) have done." He then fought until he was killed. (2) Another narration states that when the Muslims were being defeated during the Battle of Yamaamah, Hadhrat Thaabit @,Wj said, "Shame on those people (the enemy) and whatever they worship and shame on these people (the Muslim) for what they have done!" He then killed a man standing on a depression of a wall (of the orchard they were using as a fortress).

Hadhrat Thaabit Bw was then martyred. (3) During the Battle of Yarmook Hadhrat Ikrama bin Abu Jahal ~,EWj is Martyred Together with Four Hundred Muslims Hadhrat Thaabit Bunaani - narrates that during a certain battle (the Battle of Yarmook), Hadhrat Ikrama bin Abu Jahal ~,Gw dismounted from his animal and was walking when Hadhrat Khaalid bin Waleed BCWj said to him, "Do not do that for your death will be a hard blow to the Muslims." Hadhrat Ikrama bin Abu Jahal WW!% replied, "Leave me alone, 0 Khaalid. You were one of the early ones with Rasulullaah @% while my father and I were amongst his staunchest opponents." He then continued on foot until he was martyred. (4) Hadhrat Abu Uthmaan Ghassaani narrates from his father that during the Battle of Yarmook, Hadhrat Ikrama bin Abu Jahal @,Wj said, "I fought several battles against Rasulullaah &%$. Should I now flee from you people today.. 7'" He then announced, "Who will pledge to fight to their deaths?" His uncle Hadhrat Haarith bin Hishaam %f&S@%, Hadhrat Diraar bin Azwar iFiK%Sj and four hundred other prominent Muslims and horsemen took the pledge at his hand. They then fought in front of Hadhrat Khaalid ?&lWWs tent until their wouflds incapacitated all of (1) Ibn Sa'd (Vo1.3 Pg.473) (2) Tabraani, as quoted in Jsaaba (V0l.l Pg.195) from reliable sources as confirmed by Haythami (Vo1.9 Pg.323).

Haakim (Vo1.3 Pg.235) has also reported the narration. (3) Ibn Sa'd, as quoted in Fatau1 Baari (Vo1.6 Pg.405). Bayhaqi (Vo1.9 Pg.44) has also reported a similar narration from Hadhrat Anas !&@@&. (4) Ya'qoob bin Abu Sufyaan and Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vo1.7 Pg.75). Bayhaqi (Vo1.9 Pg.44) has also reported the narration. THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH (VolI) them.

A large number of them were martyred. Amongst those martyred was Hadhrat Diraar bin Azwar ~ , G 5 w . Another narration while most of the four hundred men were martyred, some of them survived. Amongst them was Hadhrat Diraar bin Azwar SW&%. The next morning, Hadhrat Ikrama bin Abu Jahal % ~ & j and his son Amr were both brought to Hadhrat Khaalid bin Waleed 3,Bw in badly wounded conditions. Hadhrat Khaalid %.G5&&5 placed the head of Hadhrat Ikrama bin Abu Jahal WWj on his thigh and that of his son Hadhrat Amr on his calf.

He then started wiping their faces and putting drops of water into their throats saying, "The son of Hantama (Hadhrat Umar 3,Bw) said that we would not be martyred (but Allaah has blessed us with martyrs)." Miscellaneous Stories about the Enthusiasm of the Sahabah '@GW to Fight in the path of Allaah The Enthusiasm of'Hadhrat Ammaar bin Yaasir to Fight in the Path of Allaah Hadhrat Abul Bakhtari and Hadhrat Maysara narrate that Hadhrat Ammaar bin Yaasir B,B&j was fighting in the Battle of Siffeen but was not being martyred. He then approached Hadhrat Ali %Be+ and said, "0 Ameerul Mu'mineen! This is that very day (about which Rasulullaah k@% said that I would be martyred. How come I am still alive?)." Hadhrat Ali B B W replied, "Do not worry about that." This occurred three times until Hadhrat Ammaar ~ B w was given some milk. He drank it and said, "Indeed, Rasulullaah k@% said that this (milk) will be the last drink that I shall drink in this world." He then stood up and fought until he was martyred. (2) Hadhrat Abu Sinaan Duwali 8BWj who was a Sahabi reports that he saw Hadhrat Ammaar bin Yaasir BGw call to his slave to bring him something to drink.

The slave brought a cup of milk, which Hadhrat Ammaar ~ , B m drank. He then said, "Rasulullaah @@ has spoken the truth. Today I shall meet my beloved friends, Muhammad and his companions." The rest of the Hadith follows. (3) Hadhrat Ibraheem bin Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf %,B&j narrates that during the Battle of Siffeen, which was the day when Hadhrat Arnmaar bin Yaasir ?&= was martyred, he heard Hadhrat Ammaar 3Gw3 call out, "I am to meet A1 Jabbaar (Allaah) and marry the damsels of Jannah! Today I shall meet my beloved friends, Muhammad and his companions because Rasulullaah informed me that the last provision of my worldly life shall be the curds of milk."(4) (1) Sayf bin Umar, as quoted in AIBidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.7 Pg.11). (2) Tabraani and Abu Ya'la.

Haythami (Vo1.9 Pg.297) has commented on the chain of narrators. (3) Tabraani, narrating from reliable sources as confirmed by Haythami (Vo1.9 Pg.298). (4) Tabraani. Haythami (Vo1.9 Pg.296) has commented on the chain of narrators and stated that a narration of Imaam Ahmad states that when the milk was brought to Hadhrat Ammaar bin Yaasir ?BGWj, he laughed. 5 22 T ~ I E LIVES OF TI-IE SAHABAI~ '@Ci@.&j ( ~ ~ 0 l - 1 ) The Martyrdom of Hadhrat Baraa bin Maalik s,g&$ in Persia Hadhrat Anas 53GWj narrates, "1 came to (my brother) Baraa bin Maalik while he was singing something. 1 said, 'Allaah has given you something (the Qur'aan) that is better (than the poems you sing).' He replied, 'Do you fear that I shall die on my bed? Never! I swear by Allaah that He will never deprive me (of martyrdom).

I have already killed a hundred Kuffaar apart from those whom I killed with the help of others."' ('1 Another narration states that when the Muslims retreated during the Battle of Aqaba in Persia, Hadhrat Baraa bin Maalik 3 G G j stood up and mounted his horse as another person guided it from behind. He then said to his companions, "Terrible is the habit that you people have made the enemy accustomed to (by being repeatedly defeated)!" He then led the attack against the enemy and Allaah gave victory to the Muslims. It was on that day that Hadhrat Baraa @GWj was martyred. (2) The Thoughts of Hadhrat Umar s, G(@@3 when Hadhrat Uthmaan bin Madh'oon sG&@j Passed Away without being Martyred Hadhrat Ubaydullaah bin Abdullaah bin Utba 3Gw says that the news reached him that Hadhrat Umar bin Khattaab WBWj said, "When Uthmaan bin Madh'oon $3EW died naturally without being martyred, his status dropped in my eyes. 1 said to myself, 'Look at this man who was extremely abstinent from the world and then passed away without being martyred!' Uthmaan &GWj stayed in this position in my estimation until Rasulullaah @@ passed away. I then said, 'Shame on me! Even the best of people pass away naturally.' When Abu Bakr Ww passed away naturally, I said, 'Shame on me!

Even the best of us pass away naturally.' The status of Uthmaan bin Madh'oon %UWj was then restored to the position it previously enjoyed in my sight." (3) The Bravery of the Sahabah @,EW The Bravery of Hadhrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq $2%%&3 Hadhrat ~ l i 'T',"'" "' "JL&J once asked, "0 people! Who is the bravest person?" "You are, 0 Ameerul Mu'mineen," the people submitted. Hadhrat Ali 3,GWj then said, "Although I have defeated everyone who has confronted me, I want you people to tell me who is the bravest person." "Who then?" the people said, "Who is the bravest person?" Hadhrat Ali SG&j replied, "He was Abu Bakr 3G&. We had constructed a shed for Rasulullaah @& during the Battle of Badr and then asked (1) Baghawi, as quoted in lsaaba (Vol. l Pg. 143) from reliable sources as confirmed by Haythami (Vo1.9 Pg.324). Haakim (Vo1.3 Pg.291) and Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (Vol.1 Pg.350) have also reported the narration. (2) Haakim.

(3) Ibn Sa'd and Abu Ubayd in his Ghareeb, as quoted Munlakhab (Vo1.5 Pg.240). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABA~I @.Gt.l>> (vol-1) who would remain with Rasulullaah 9% so that the Mushrikeen do not attack him. (Hadhrat Abu Bakr 3Gsj volunteered for the task when all others were unable to.) By Allaah! Whenever a Mushrik even drew close to us Abu Bakr s. Gwj was there with his sword drawn near the head side of Rasulullaah @@. He attacked anyone who dared attack Rasulullaah @&.

He was certainly the bravest of people." ( I ) The Bravery of Hadhrat Umar bin Khattaab SGwj Hadhrat Ali bin Abi Taalib W,Gi; J= says, "I know of no person who did not make Hijrah secretly except for Umar bin Khattaab ~G1;1&5. When he decided to make Hijrah, he hung his sword from his neck, carried his bow on his shoulder and took a few arrows in his hand. He then proceeded to the Kabah where the leaders of the Quraysh were sitting in their gatherings. He went around the Kabah seven times and then performed two Rakaahs salaah by the Maqaam Ibraheem. Thereafter, he approached each gathering separately, saying, "May your faces be disfigured! Whoever wants his mother to mourn him, his children to become orphans and his wife to become a widow should meet me behind this valley (to try and stop my Hijrah)." None dared follow him out.

(2) The Bravery of Hadhrat Ali bin The Poem of Hadhrat Ali !%$W after the Battle of Uhud Hadhrat Jaabir 9 G w narrates that after the Battle of Uhud, Hadhrat Ali 9 G W j came home to Hadhrat Faatima @ G W and said the following couplets (which meant) : "0 Faatima! Take this flawless sword from me I am neither shaken (with fear) nor a worthless man By my lik! I have truly exerted myself to assist Muhammad @8$ and for the pleasure of my Rabb Who has complete knowledge about His bondsmen" Rasulullaah @@ then said, "If you think that you fought well, so have Sahal bin Hunayf and Ibn Simma." Rasulullaah @@ also mentioned the name of a third Sa habi '::',"". ''2 9k&1 whose name a narrator called Mu'alla had forgotten. Hadhrat Jibra'eel @W commented, "0 Muhammad m! I swear by your father that this is certainly an occasion of grief." Rasulullaah @$ said, "0 Jibra'eel!

He (Hadhrat Ali %5.lG@!G) is from me." To this, Hadhrat Jibra'eel @& said, "And I am from the two of you (with you two always)." (3) Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas 3,GGj narrates that after the Battle of Uhud, Hadhrat Ali !3GWj came home to Hadhrat Faatima @Wi$!2j and said, "0 ( I ) Bazzaar, as quoted Majma'uz Zawaa'id (Vo1.9 Pg.46). (2) Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzu/U/nmaal(Vol.4 Pg.387). (3) Bazzaar. Haythami (Vo1.6 Pg.122) has commented on the chain of narrators. THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @%&5 (Vol-I) Faatima! Take this flawless sword from me." Rasulullaah then said, "If you think that you fought well, so have Sahal bin Hunayf and Abu Dujaana Simaak bin Harasha." ('I Hadhrat Ali BEb&j Kills Arnr bin Abd Wadd Hadhrat Ubaydullaah bin Ka'b bin Maalik ?i3&= says that during the Battle of Khandaq, Amr bin Abd Wadd donned himself recognisable so that his presence should be noticed by also bringing a flag in his hand.

As he stood with his horse, Hadhrat Ali %U&% asked, "0 Amr! Did you make a pledge to the Quraysh in Allaah's name that if anyone called you to accept two matters, you would surely accept one of them?""I certainlyhave," replied Arnr. Hadhrat Ali WW5 continued, "I then call you towards Allaah, His Rasool $$% and towards Islaam." "I have no need for that!" retorted Arnr. "Then," said Hadhrat Ali @,G&5, "I challenge you to dismount and fight me on the battlefield." Amr responded by saying, "Why, 0 nephew? By Allaah, I would not like to kill you." Hadhrat Ali 3.W; then incensed Amr by smirking, "However, I swear by Allaah that I would like to kill you." At this, Amr stormed forward. Both men dismounted their animal, circled the battlefield and started a furious duel.

Hadhrat Ali ~ & then killed Amr. (2) The Couplets Hadhrat Ali BGw Recited when he Killed Amr bin Abd Wadd A narration of Ibn Is'haaq states that Amr bin Abd Wadd was covered in armour when he stepped forward and called, ' k h o will fight me?" Hadhrat Ali bin Abi Taalib !&Ern stood up and said, "I shall accept the challenge, 0 Nabi of Allaah w." Rasulullaah @& said, "That is Amr. Be seated." Amr then called out again saying, "Is there nobody to fight me?" He then started making fun of the Muslims by saying, "Where is that Jannah of yours about which you claim that anyone killed from you will enter? Can you not send even one man to fight me?" Hadhrat Ali ~ , - again stood up and volunteered for the task. However, Rasulullaah @%!% again bade him to be seated. When Amr pronounced his challenge for the third time and also recited some poetry (to ridicule the Muslims), Hadhrat Ali !&3@G got up and said, "0 Rasulullaah @%!

I shall do it." "But that is Arnr," cautioned Rasulullaah @!@. Hadhrat Ali replied, "(I am prepared to fight) Even though it is Amr." With the permission of Rasulullaah @@, Hadhrat Ali W3Wi5 walked towards Amr with the following couplets on his lips (which meant): "Do not be hasty because coming your way is a respondent to your challenge who is not at all hewess He comes with true resolve and foresight For it is truth that brings salvation to every successful person I have great hope of setting on you Women who wail over the bodies of the dead (1) Tabraani, narrating from reliable sources, as confirmed by Haythami (Vo1.6 Pg. 123). (2) Ibn Jareer, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal(Vo1.5 Pg.281). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @,%@% (Vol-1) Using such a powerful strike of the sword That will be spoken about in all battles" 'Who are you?" Amr asked. '7 am Ali, " came the rep&. "The son of Abd Manaaf?" asked Amr.

Hadhrat Mi BGW3 replied, '7 am Ali the son ofAbu Taalib. "Amr said, 'Dear nephew! Have you any uncles who are elder than you, (rather send them to fight me) for / do not like to spill your blood. " Hadhrat Ali BGW3 remarked, 'Wowever, I swear by Allaah that 1 would love to ill your blood. "Amr flew into a rage at this. He dismounted from his animal and drew his sword which appeared to be a spark of fire.

He then stormed angrily at Hadhrat A/i WW$3, who faced him with his leather shield. Amr struck the shield with such force that the sword cut right through it and injured Hadhrat Ali %GWj's head. Hadhrat Ali 8!%% then struck an artery of , Amr's shoulder so forcefully that Arnr fell to the ground. Dust then began to fly and when Rasulullaah 4%@ heard "Allaahu Akbar", the Sahabah i43knew that Hadhrat Ali %'"Xi had killed Amr. Hadhrat Ali S G m then recited the following couplets w ich meant: "Will a band ofhors r men launch a surprise attack against me? 0 my companions, retreat and leave them to me Today my anger prevents me fiom fleeing fiom the battlefield As did the unmistaken strike of a sword to my head" He concluded with a k w verses that meant: 23y his foolish judgement, he worshipped stones while by my correct judgement, I worship the Rabb of ~uhammad @?@ When I returned, I led him Iyng on the ground Like a Men trunk of a palm /yng somewhere between sand dunes and higher ground [preserved my dignity by not taking his clothes But had 1 been the one to fall he would have snatched away all my clothing 0 coalition of forces! Never think that Allaah will stop assisting His Deen and His ~abi@$&!

" Hadhrat Ali BGw then went to Rasulullaah @I%?, whose face was gleaming. Hadhrat Umar bin Khattaab Basked him, "Why did you not take his armour? No Arab has armour better than his." Hadhrat Ali Ww replied, 'When I struck him with my sword, he used his groin area to shield himself (because of which his private parts became exposed) so I felt too shy for this cousin of mine to take off his armour." ( I ) Hadhrat Ali %,G& Kills the Jew Marhab During the Battle of Khaybar Hadhrat Salama bin Akwa B,Gw narrates a lengthy Hadith in which he makes mention of the Sahabah B G m returning from fighting the Banu Fazaara. They had hardly stayed (in Madinah) for three days when they had to march to (1) Bayhaqi, as quoted in AIBidaaya wan Nihaaya(vo1.4 Pg.106). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAII @,Gwj (vol-1 j Khaybar. Hadhrat Salama 3 G W says that (his uncle) Hadhrat Aamir ~ G W also left (with the army) as he recited the following couplets (which meant): "By Allaah!

Were it not for You (0 Allaah) we would not have received guidance 'Nor would we have given charity or performed salaah We can never be independent of Your grace So do send tranquillity to us And make our feet firm when we clash (with the enemy)" Rasulullaah @@ asked, 'Who is saying that?" When the Sahabah i@I;'Wj informed Rasulullaah @@ that it was Hadhrat Aamir SGwj, he said, "May your Rabb forgive you." Hadhrat Salama sG&@j says, "Whenever Rasulullaah @@ said this to anyone, they were always martyred." Riding his camel, Hadhrat Umar !3GWj commented, "(0 Rasulullaah @@!) Y ~ U should have allowed us to benefit more from Aamir." When the Sahabah @.GW reached Khaybar, (one of the bravest Jewish warriors) Marhab came out brandishing his sword and reciting the following couplets (which meant): '211 of Khaybar knows that I am Marhab A well-armed and experienced hero (Who thrives) When the leaping flames of war arrive" Hadhrat Aamir 3Gh3j met Marhab's challenge to a duel as he recited the following: '211 of Khaybar knows that I am Aamir A well-armed hero who throws himself in the thick of battle" The two men exchanged blows with their swords. When Marhab's sword got stuck in Hadhrat Aamir ~ G W j ' s shield, he attacked Marhab from beneath but his sword accidentally severed an artery in his own arm. This caused the death Hadhrat Aamir Hadhrat Salama says that as he was passing by a group of Sahabah @.GWj, he overheard them say, "All Aamir's deeds have been wasted because he killed himself." Hadhrat Salama 3.Gw then went weeping to Rasulullaah @@ who asked him what the matter was. Hadhrat Salama 3 G W replied, "They are saying that all the deeds of Aamir are wasted." "Who is saying this?" asked Rasulullaah m. "A group of your Sahabah @.Gwj," came the reply. Rasulullaah @@ then said, "They are wrong.

In fact, his reward will be double." Rasulullaah &&$ then sent for Hadhrat Ali !3Ghii, who was experiencing some pain in his eyes. "Tomorrow," declared Rasulullaah @@, "I shall give this flag to someone who loves Allaah and His Rasool @@." Hadhrat Salama ~ , w j says that he was he who led Hadhrat Ali 3G=j to Rasulullaah @g. Rasulullaah @@ then applied some of his saliva to Hadhrat Ali 3 G W ' s eyes, which cured them instantly. He then handed the flag over to Hadhrat Ali 3.Gwj. (When the battle started) Marhab then again came forward to issue a challenge as he said: '211 of Khaybar knows that I am Marhab A well-armed and experienced hero TtfE LIIrES OF TIIE SAIlABAH @@$= (L'ol-1) (Who thrives) Wlien the leapit~g flames of war arrive" Hadhrat Ali WGh%3 stepped fotward to accept his challenge as he said: '7 an7 the one wl7ose mother calls a lion Like the liot~ of a terrjoing jungle Igive the enemy his fu/l measure just like an open scale" Hadhrat Ali WGGG+ then swung his sword to deliver a blow that decapitated Marhab's head. This led to the conquest of Khaybar.

( I ) Hadhrat Abu Raafi 3G43.G who was the freed slave of Rasulullaah @@ narrates that they marched with Hadhrat Ali W@!G to Khaybar, where Rasulullaah @$% sent him ahead with the flag. when Hadhrat Ali 9Ewj approached one of the fortresses, the people inside came out to fight him. One of the Jews struck Ali 'Y' ","' "'I %-& s shield, causing it to fall from his hand. Hadhrat Ali ~~ then ripped off one of the doors of the fortress and used it as a shield. He kept fighting with it in his hand until Allaah gave victory to the Muslims. He then threw it away. Hadhrat Abu Raafi 3 G w says, "I saw myself with a group of seven others of which I was the eighth.

Try as we did to turn that door over, we did not succeed." (2) Hadhrat Jaabir %lG%!& reports that during the Battle of Khaybar, Hadhrat Ali SGwi lifted up the door of a fortress, which the Muslims used to climb over the walls. This led to their victory. When the people tried to lift the door afterwards, forty of them were unable to do so. (3) Another narration states that seventy men had to exert themselves before they were able to put the door back on its place. (4) Yet another narration from Hadhrat Jaabir bin Samura ?%w states that during the Battle of Khaybar, Hadhrat Ali 3Gw+ lifted up the door of a fortress, which the Muslims used to climb over the walls. This led to their victory.

When the people tried to lift the door afterwards, it took forty of them to do so. (5) The Bravery of HadhratTalha binUbaydillaah3,GW Hadhrat Talha 3G=+ reports that during the Battle of Uhud, he recited the following couplets (which meant): "We are the protectors of the Ghaalib and Maalik tribes Fighting in defence of our blessed Rasulullaah @s Striking people with our swords on the battlefield for him As we strike the hump of a large-humped camel (when cleaning it afler ( I ) Muslim and Bayhaqi, as quoted in Al Bidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.4 Pg.187). This narration therefore makes it clear that it was Hadhrat Ali 3WSj who killed Marhab. A narration from lmaam Ahmad confirmsihis when it quotes that Hadhrat Ali 9C$!& said, "After killing Marhab, I brought his head to Rasulullaah %$." However, Moosa bin Aqaba narrates that it was Hadhrat Muhammad bin Maslama 3GW; who killed Marhab. The same has been reported by Muhammad bin Is'haaq and Waaqidi from Hadhrat Jaabir 9C&; and others. (2) The chain of narrators in this narration is flawed and clearly broken.

(3) Bayhaqi and Haakim. The chain of narrators in this narration is weak. (4) A/ Bidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.4 Pg. 189). The chain of narrators in this narration is also weak. (5) Ibn Abi Shayba, as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzul Ummaal (Vo1.5 Pg.44). The chain of narrators in this narration is reliable.

THE LII/ES OF THE SAHABAH @,@@&j (~ol-I) slaughtering) '" As the Muslims were leaving Uhud, Rasulullaah @?@ told (the famous poet) Hadhrat Hassaan BGWj to says something in praise of Hadhrat Talha B-. He obliged by saying the following couplets (which meant): "On the day of the valley (the Battle of Uhud), Talha assisted Muhammad @%$ During a time ofextreme hardships and diflculties With his bare hands he shielded (Rasulullaah @@) from the arrows And placed his hand beneath the swords (to shield Rasulullaah @&) because of which it was para&sed After Muhammad m, he led all the others He erected the mil/ of Islaam until it could function by itsely ~adhrat ~ b u Bakr4WZWj then recited the following (which meant): "Talha defended the Nabi ofguidance as the cavalry chased him When they eventual& caught up, he defended all of Deen He patient& bore the injuries when his comrades had left At that time, people were either rightlyguided or misguided 0 Talha bin Ubaydillaah! Incumbent foryou is the gardens ofjannah and marriage to its beautiful wide-eyed damsels" Hadhrat Umar B,Lw then said the following couplet (in praise of Hadhrat Talha S,g@&>) : "He defended the Nabi ofguidance with his dram sword at a time when everyone had fled and dispersed" Rasulullaah @&% then commented, "what you have said is true, 0 Umar." The manner in which Hadhrat Talha 3,- fought during the Battle of Uhud has already been nairated (in the chapter "Rasulullaah i%@ Endures Hardship and Difficulty when Giving dawah towards Allaah" under the subheading "The Hardship Rasulullaah k%@ Bore During the Battle of Uhud"). The Bravery of Hadhrat Zubayr bin Awwaam Hadhrat Zubayr , Emerges with a Drawn Sword in Makkah before the Hijrah Hadhrat Sa'eed bin Musayyib B,!%% says that the first person to draw a sword for the pleasure of Allaah was Hadhrat Zubayr bin Awwaam ~,GM. He was iw Makkah one day when he heard that Rasulullaah @@ was assassinated. He immediately left home with a drawn sword when he came face-to-face with Rasulullaah @%%.

Rasulullaah k%!& enquired, "What is the matter, Zubayr?" "I heard that you had been assassinated," he replied. "What were intending to do in that case?" Rasulullaah @&% asked. "By Allaah!" replied Hadhrat Zubayr 3,W, "I had intended to tackle all the people of Makkah." Rasulullaah then prayed for him. It is with reference to this that Asadi said the following poem (which meant): (1) Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in MuntakhabKanzul Ummaa/(Vo1.5 Pg.68) with commentary on the chain of narrators. Ibn Hibbaan has also reported the narration, as quoted in Lisaan (Vo1.3 Pg.77). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @,!%@.&> (Vol-1) " That was the first sword drawn for the pleasure ofAllaah The sword of the be/oved leader Zubayr %GC$j In the defence ofDeen, it happened by the grace of his courage ft occasionally happens that one who hears a lot musters many forms of courage ( ) Hadhrat Urwa W,GC= narrates that after accepting Islaam, Hadhrat Zubayr bin Awwaam ~ .

B W once heard a whisper from Shaytaan stating that ~asulullaah %?@ had been captured. Although he was only a boy of twelve years, he drew his sword and searched the gullies of Makkah. At that time, Rasulullaah @& was in the upper area of Makkah when Hadhrat Zubayr @,GW met him with sword in hand. Rasulullaah @@ enquired, "What is the matter?" "I heard that you had been captured," he replied. "What were intending to do in that case?" Rasulullaah @'@ asked. Hadhrat Zubayr 3 G w replied, "I had intended to use this sword on whoever it was who captured you." Rasulullaah @# then prayed for Hadhrat Zubayr ~ , B W and for his sword and told him that he could leave.

His was the first sword drawn in the path of Allaah. (2) Hadhrat Zubayr ~ , G w j Kills Talha Abdari During the Battle of Uhud Ibn Is'haaq narrates that Talha bin Abu Talha Abdari bore the flag of the Mushrikeen during the Battle of Uhud. When he called for someone to challenge him to a duel, the Muslims hesitated. The only person to accept the challenge was Hadhrat Zubayr bin Awwaam ?3B&. Hadhrat Zubayr 3 , G W leapt on to Talha's own camel, threw him off and killed him with his own sword. In praise of him, Rasulullaah @& said, "Every Nabi has a devoted friend in Jannah and mine shall be Zubayr." Rasulullaah also said, "Had Zubayr not accepted the challenge, I would have done so myself after seeing the hesitance of the others." (3) Hadhrat Zubayr %,GGw@j' Kills Naufal Makhzoomi and Another Person Ibn Is'haaq narrates that during the Battle of Khandaq, Naufal bin Abdullaah bin Mughiera Makhzoomi stepped ahead of the ranks of the Mushrikeen and issued a challenge for someone to fight him.

Hadhrat Zubayr bin Awwaam ~ G % responded and struck Naufal s o forcefully with his sword that Naufal's body was split into two and Hadhrat Zubayr t's sword was dented. Hadhrat Zubayr 3Gwj then returned reciting the following couplets (which meant): '7 am a man who defends himse/f and a/so defends The chosen and unlettered ~ a b i ~ ( ~ ) (1) Ibn Asaakir. (2) Ibn Asaakir and Abu Nu'ayrn in his Hilya (Vol.1 Pg.89), as quoted in Mutakhab Kanzul Ummaal (Vo1.5 Pg.69). The narration has also been reported by Zubayr bin Bakkaar a s quoted in Isaaba (Vol.1 Pg.545) and by Abu Nu'ayrn in his Dalaa'il(Pg.226). (3) Yunus, as quoted in AlBidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.4 Pg.20). (4) Yunus, as quoted in AIBidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.4 Pg.107).

THE LIES OF THE SAHABAH @,Gm (Vol-I) Hadhrat Asmaa bint Abu Bakr WWj narrates that a fully-armed man from the Mushrikeen advanced (from the ranks of the enemy) and climbed on top of a high place. He then announced, "Who will come out for a challenge?" Rasulullaah asked one of the Sahabah *@G&j, "Will you take him on?" "If it pleases you, 0 Rasulullaah m," the man replied. When Hadhrat Zubayr SEW started peering to look, Rasulullaah @% noticed him and said, "Stand up, 0 son of Safiyya!" Hadhrat Zubayr s w j then walked up to the man until he stood level to him. The two men started exchanging blows with their swords, after which one of them grabbed the other in a bear hug. They both then started rolling down. Rasulullaah commented, "Whichever of them first falls into the ditch will be killed." Rasulullaah @ ? and the Sahabah BWj then started making dua.

It was the Kaafir who landed first in the ditch. As soon as this happened, Hadhrat Zubayr SW2 fell on to the Kaafir's chest and killed him. ( I ) Hadhrat Zubayr !&%w Fights During the Battles of Khandaq and Yarmook Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zubayr %,Em says, "During the Battle of Khandaq, myself and Umar bin Abu Salama were put with the women and children in a fortress (because we were both very young). He would bend over for me to get on to his back so that I could watch (the battle). I watched my father (Hadhrat Zubayr 3,Ew) sometimes fighting'here, sometimes there and tackling anyone that confronted him. When he came to us in the fortress that evening, I said to him, 'Dear father, I watched you today and saw what you were doing.' 'Did you really see me?' he asked.

'I sure did,' I replied. He then said, 'May my parents be sacrificed for you."' (2) Hadhrat Urwa 9 G W j says that during the Rattle of Yarmook, the Sahabah . :. .,* . , 1 4 9 ~ said to Hadhrat Zubayr B W , "Will you not lead an attack so that we may join you?" Hadhrat Zubayr SGw said to them, "If I lead the attack, you will fail in your word (to fight with me)." "We will not," they assured him. Hadhrat Zubayr B.GWj then attacked the enemy so fiercely that he penetrated past their ranks without the support of anyone else. However, as he returned, the enemy grabbed the reins of his horse and inflicted two wounds on his shoulder on either side of the wound that he sustained during the Battle of Badr. Hadhrat Urwa %.GWj says that (the wounds were so deep that) as a child he used to playfully put his finger into those wounds. With Hadhrat Zubayr ~ , G $ G on that day was his son Abdullaah who was only ten years of age.

Hadhrat Zubayr ~ . G W put Hadhrat Abdullaah ~ , W j on a horse and left him in the care of one of the men. (3) Another narration states that when the Sahabah BGwj approached Hadhrat Zubayr 3;' "". '.' ~ L & J with the same request a second time, he complied and did as he ( I ) Ibn Jareer, as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzul Ummaal(Vol.5 Pg.69). (2) Bayhaqi, a s quoted in AIBidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.4 Pg.107). (3) al-Bukhari.

THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @,\;"&>% (1'01-1) had done the first time. ( I ) The Bravery of Hadhrat Sa'd bin Abi Waqqaas Hadhrat Sa'd $@@&j is the First Person to Fire an Arrow in the Path of Allaah Hadhrat Zuhri reports that Rasulullaah @& once sent an expedition to a place called Raabigh that was situated on one end of Hijaaz. Hadhrat Sa'd bin Abi Waqqaas SGw was also part of this expedition. When the Mushrikeen attacked the Muslims, Hadhrat Sa'd %lLw defended them with his arrows and was the first person to fire and arrow in the path of Allaah. This was the first battle fought in Islaam. Concerning his archery, Hadhrat Sa'd bin Abi Waqqaas 9Bwj recited the following couplets (which meant): " Behold!

Has the news reached Rasu/ullaah ik%% yet that 1 have defended my companions with my arrowheads? Using them, 1 made the enemy flee over every type ofground, hard and sofl No archer fighting the enemy can be counted Who has fired an arrow before me, 0 Rasu/u/laah @& "(2) Hadhrat Sa'd bin Abi Waqqaas !&.%@3j Kills Three People with a Single Arrow During the Battle of Uhud Hadhrat Ibn Shihaab narrates that Hadhrat Sa'd bin Abi Waqqaas killed three people with a single arrow during the Battle of Uhud. When the Mushrikeen first shot the arrow at the Muslims, Hadhrat Sa'd Si3%&= shot it back at them (killing one of them). When the Mushrikeen again fired the same arrow back, Hadhrat Sa'd %lLW% shot it back at them a second time, killing another man. When the arrow came back, Hadhrat Sa'd !3Gwj fired it back at them a third time, taking the life of yet another Mushrik. Everyone was astonished by what Hadhrat Sa'd 3.- had done.

He said to them, "The arrow was handed to me by none other than"Nabi @&." Rasulullaah @$$ said to him, "May my parents be sacrificed for you." (3) Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood ~ . G @ says that during the Battle of Badr, Hadhrat Sa'd bin Abi Waqqaas G.lGW fought with Rasulullaah @$$ in the roles of both cavalry and infantry (according to another interpretation, although Hadhrat Sa'd %,Gw was part of the infantry, he fought as efficiently as a cavalryman). (4) ( 1 ) A1 Bidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vol. 7 Pg. 1 I ) . (2) Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzul Urnrnaal(Vo1.5 Pg.72). (3) Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzul Urnrnaal(Vol.5 Pg.72). (4) Bazzaar.

Haythami (Vo1.6 Pg.82) has commented on the chain o f narrators. +,:.I /,,,* ,. THE LIVES OF THE SRHABAH @,b* (Vol-1) The Bravery of Hadhrat Hamza bin Abdil His Bravery During the Battle of Badr and the Statement of Umayyah bin Khalaf in this Regard Hadhrat Haarith Taymi narrates that during the Battle of Badr, Hadhrat Hamza bin Abdil Muttalib distinguished himself by wearing ostrich feathers. One of the Mushrikeen asked, "Who is the man who marks himself with ostrich feathers?" "He is Hamza bin Abdil Muttalib," came the reply. The man then commented, "It was he who carried out all those major offensives against us." Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf % G W says that Umayyah bin Khalaf once asked him, "0 Abdul Ilaa! Who was the man who marked his chest with ostrich feathers during the Battle of Badr?" "He was the uncle of Rasulullaah w. He was Hamza bin Abdil Muttalib," replied Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~ , G = . umayyah then commented, "It was he who carried out all those major offensives against us." (2) Rasulullaah @& Weeps Bitterly as he Sees the Dead Body of Hadhrat Hamza 8 , G W Hadhrat Jaabir bin Abdullaah 8,Gw narrates that as they were returning from the Battlefield of Uhud, Rasulullaah could not find Hadhrat Hamza 9,BWj.

Someone said, "I saw him by that tree as he was saying, 'I am the lion of Allaah and the lion of His Rasool @@. 0 Allaah! I absolve myself from what those people (Abu Sufyaan and the others) have done and I seek pardon from what these people (the Muslims) have done (by causing their own defeat)." Rasulullaah went in that direction and started crying when he caught sight of Hadhrat Hamza t's forehead. However, when Rasulullaah @@ saw how the body of Hadhrat Hamza 9Bw was mutilated, he wept uncontrollably. Rasulullaah @@ then asked, "Is there no Kafan (burial shroud)?" One of the Ansaar stood up and threw a cloth over the body. Thereafter, Rasulullaah said, "In the sight of Allaah, Hamza shall be the leader of all martyrs on the Day of Qiyaamah." (3) TheM-dom and Mutilation of Hadhrat Hamza %,G@ -1 Hadhrat Ja'far bin Amr bin Umayyah Dhamri says that it was during the Khilaafah of Hadhrat Mu'aawiya %BW when he and Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Adi bin Khiyaar went out. He then goes on to report a lengthy narration in which he states that when the two of them sat before Hadhrat Wahshi %GW, they asked, "We have come here so that you may relate to us how you managed to martyr Hadhrat Hamza %Bwj." He responded by saying, "I shall relate the incident to you as I had related it to ~asulullaah when he asked me about it.

I had been ( I ) Tabraani. Haythami (Vo1.6 Pg.81) has commented on the chain of narrators. (2) Bazzaar, Haythami (Vo1.6 Pg.8 1 ) has commented on the chain of narrators. (3) Haakim (Vo1.3 Pg.199) narrating from reliable sources, as confirmed by Dhahabi. THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH '@,%!@&> (Vol-1) a slave of Jubayr bin Mut'im, whose uncle Tu'ayma bin Adi was killed in the Battle of Badr. When the Quraysh marched to Uhud, Jubayr said to me, 'You will be a free man if you manage to kill Hamza the uncle of Rasulullaah '8% to compensate for the death of my uncle.' I was an Abyssinian man who could throw the spear with the accuracy of the Abyssinians.

I seldom ever missed a target. I therefore marched with the others 11, ,.,,. , , and when we engaged the Muslims in battle, I set out to locate Hamza ~W&J. I searched for him until I eventually saw him at one end of the army. (With his brawny body covered in dust) He looked like a brown camel, smashing people with his sword so fiercely that nothing could stand before him. By Allaah! I prepared well for him and hid myself behind a tree or a rock until he drew close to me.

However, Sibaa bin Abdul Uzza beat me to him. When Hamza ~ . G w saw Sibaa, he called to him, "Come to me, 0 son of a circumcised woman!" Hamza 3,Gs"j then struck Sibaa so forcefully that his head was taken off as if by mistake. I then shook my spear until I was satisfied (that it would hit the target) and then let it fly. The spear struck him beneath the navel and penetrated his body until it emerged from between his legs. He started to come to me, but fell unconscious.

I then left him like that until he passed away. I later returned, took my spear and returned to the camp. I then sat there because I had no need for anything else. I had killed Hamza GXw only to secure my freedom. I then returned to Makkah and was set free. I remained there until Rasulullaah @&% conquered Makkah, after which I escaped to Taa'if.

I stayed there until the time when a delegation from Taa'if went to Rasulullaah to accept Islaam. All avenues were then shut for me and I thought, 'Should I go to Shaam, to Yemen or someplace else?' By Allaah! I was still engrossed in these thoughts, when someone said to me, 'Shame on you! (Do you still not know that) Muhammad @&% never kills anyone who enters his Deen and recites the Shahaadah of truth.' I then set out until I reached Rasulullaah &&&$ in. Madinah. (Rasulullaah k%?@ had no idea of my arrival and) Nothing warned him of my presence besides me standing over his head reciting the Shahaadah of truth.

When he saw me, Rasulullaah @%!j asked, 'Are you Wahshi?' 'Yes, 0 Rasulullaah m,' I replied. He then said to me, 'Sit down and tell me how you managed to kill Hamza %G&j.' I then related the incident to Rasulullaah @%$ as I have related it to you. Once I had completed the narration, Rasulullaah @%$ said to me, 'Hide your face from me so that I do not have to see you (do not let me see you because it reminds me of my uncle's death).' I would then avoid the places where Rasulullaah &?i?t% was so that he did not have to look at me. I continued doing this until Allaah took the life of Rasulullaah w. When the Muslims marched to fight the great liar Musaylama from Yamaamah, I marched with them. I took along with me the same spear I had used to martyr Hamza ~,Wj.

The battle then began. Although I never knew him (from before), I recognised Musaylama standing with sword in hand. As I prepared to kill him, THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH '@AH@&!% (Vol-I) someone from the Ansaar was also preparing to kill him from another direction. I then shook my spear until 1 was satisfied (that it would hit the target) and then let it fly. As the spear struck him, the Ansaari attacked him and struck him with his sword. Only your Rabb knows which of us had killed him.

If I had killed him, then although I had martyred the best of people after Rasulullaah (Hamza ?3Cw), I had also killed the worst of people (Musaylama)." ( ' ) A similar narration of Bukhari also narrated by Hadhrat Ja'far bin Amr adds that when the armies formed their rows for the battle, Sibaa stepped forward and said, "Is there anyone to fight me?" Hadhrat Hamza bin Abdil Muttalib %GE accepted the challenge and said, "0 Sibaa! 0 son of Ummu Anmaar the circumcised woman! Do you oppose Allaah and His Rasool @8?" He then attacked Sibaa (and finished him off so thoroughly) as if he was a bygone day. The Bravery of Hadhrat Abbaas bin Abdul Muttalib sg#G$> Hadhrat Abbaas Snatches Hadhrat Handhala $%iw from the Hands of the Mushrikeen Hadhrat Jaabir 9Gm narrates that during the Battle of Taa'if, Rasulullaah kk@$ sent Hadhrat Handhala bin Rabee %Gw to the people of Taa'if. However, when Hadhrat Handhala %,Gwj had spoken to them, they captured him and were taking him up to their fortress when Rasulullaah k%& called out, 'Who will take care of them (and rescue Hadhrat Handhala !3GW;)? Such a person will receive the reward of this entire expedition." It was only Hadhrat Abbaas 9GW; who rose to the occasion. He intercepted the enemy as they were taking Hadhrat Handhala S,GWj into the fortress.

Hadhrat Abbaas %W; was a powerful man and he wrestled Hadhrat Handhala %.GW; from them until he was able to snatch him away from their hands. Rasulullaah @& prayed for him all the time and he brought Hadhrat Handhala $3GW; to Rasulullaah despite the rocks that the people in the fortress rained down on him. (2) The Bravery of Hadhrat Mu'aadh bin Amr bin Jamooh Big@$> and Hadhrat Mu'aadh bin Afrag a,g#G$C> I How they Killed Abu ~ahal',~urin~ the Battle of Badr Hadhrat Abdur Ramaan bin Auf 9 W 3 says, "As I stood in file during the Battle of Badr, I looked to my right and left and saw two boys from the Ansaar who were very young in age. I was hoping that I had rather been between two stronger men, when one of them nudged me saying, 'Dear uncle! Do you know ( I ) Ibn Is'haaq, as quoted in AlBidaaya wan Nihaaya(Vo1.4 Pg.18). (2) Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal(Vol.5 Pg.307).

THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @%@!&> (Vol-I) who Abu Jahal is?' 'Certainly,' I replied, 'What have you to do with him3' He replied, 'I have been told that he abuses Rasulullaah m. I swear by the Being Who controls my life that if I see h~m, I shall not leave him until the first of us dies.' I was very impressed with this. The other boy then nudged me and we had a similar conversation. No sooner did I spot Abu Jahal doing his rounds amongst his people, when 1 said to the boys, 'Look over there! There is the man you were asking me about.' The two darted towards him with their swords and struck him until they had killed him. They then went to Rasulullaah &$% and reported it to him.

When Rasulullaah @?@ asked them which of them killed Abu Jahal, they both claimed to have done so. 'Have you wiped your swords yet?' Rasulullaah @@% asked. 'No,' they replied. Rasulullaah then examined their swords and said, 'You have both killed him.' Rasulullaah L%@ however decided to award Abu Jahal's possessions to Hadhrat Mu'aadh bin Amr bin Jamooh ?&Uwj. The other youngster was Hadhrat Mu'aadh bin Afraa @Gh&j.(') Another narration from Bukhari quotes that Hadhrat Abdur Ramaan bin Auf SW said, "I was standing in the rows during the Battle of Badr and happened to look to my right and my left when I noticed two youngsters on either side. I began to feel unsafe in my position when one of them addressed me in a manner that the other should be unaware of.

He requested, 'Dear uncle! Do show me who Abu Jahal is?' 'Dear nephew,' I asked, 'What will you do about him?' He responded by saying, 'I have taken a pledge with Allaah that as soon as I see him, I will either kill him or I shall be killed in the attempt.' Thereafter, the second youngster also had a similar conversation with me that the first was unaware of. (Impressed by their courage) I then did not want to be between any other men other than them. When I pointed Abu Jahal out to them, they attacked him like two peregrine falcons and struck him with their swords. They were the two sons of Afraa (Mu'aadh and Mu'awwadh. Hadhrat Mu'aadh bin Amr bin Jamooh ~G45i.i. was most probably with them).

Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas 8Wj and Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abu Bakr' bbth narrate from Hadhrat Mu'aadh bin Amr bin Jamooh !ZlGW of the Banu Salma tribe that he said, "(During the Battle of Badr) Abu Jahal seemed to be in a dense forest (because he was surrounded by soldiers on all sides). The people therefore said that it was impossible for anyone to reach him. No sooner had I heard this, then I resolved to get to him and went in his direction. I attacked him as soon as I got the opportunity and struck him with my sword, causing his foot to fly off from halfway down his calf. By Allaah! The only comparison I can draw of his foot flying off is like a date stone flies off a grindstone when it is thrown against it.

Abu Jahal's son Ikrama then struck me on the shoulder. The blow severed my arm and it hung by its skin to my side. The battle occupied me from feeling the pain and I fought most of the day with the arm trailing behind me. However, when it became too cumbersome, I placed (1) al-Bukhari. Muslim, Haak~rn (Vo1.3 Pg.425) And Bayhaqi 0101.6 Pg.305). THE LlVES OF THE SAHABAH ~,G!@@&j (Vol-I) my foot on the dangling arm and pulled hard until (the skin gave way and) I could cast the arm aside.

(I) The Bravery of Hadhrat Abu Dujaana Simaak bin Harasha !!&3$3j' from the Ansaar Hadhrat Abu Dujaana ~,G&&++ Takes a Sword from Rasulullaah @'@ and Fulfils its Rights During the Battle of Uhud Hadhrat Anas @,G&j reports that Rasulullaah took hold of a sword during the Battle of Uhud and announced, "Who kill take this sword from me?" When several Sahabah $BEw took the sword to have a look at it, Rasulullaah k%% said, "(I am not giving it for looking) Who will take this sword and fulfil it rights." This made everyone hesitate and it was Hadhrat Abu Dujaana Simaak bin Harasha SWW who said, "I shall take it and fulfil its rights." He then used it to efficiently kill the Mushrikeen. (2) Hadhrat Zubayr bin Awwaam narrates that that Rasulullaah took hold of a sword during the Battle of Uhud and announced, "Who will take this sword and fulfil its rights." It was Hadhrat Abu Dujaana Simaak bin Harasha 3.EWj who said, "0 Rasulullaah $%%! I shall take it and fulfil its rights, but what are its rights?" Rasulullaah @%% then handed the sword over to him and he left. Hadhrat Zubayr @ , G 5 says that he followed Hadhrat Abu Dujaana B,GWj and (saw that) he destroyed everything he used the sword on. He eventually came across some Mushrikeen women at the foot of the mountain. Amongst them was Hind who was reciting the following couplets (to incite the Mushrikeen men, which meant): "We are the daughters ofprominent people Who walk on exquisite cushions We wear musk on our heads And are ready to embrace you when you arrive We shafl however separate from you ifyou flee the battlefield Separate in a manner after which there shall be no reconciliation" When Hadhrat Abu Dujaana B G W j intended to attack her (because she was an active participant in the battle), she started calling (for help) to the battlefield.'However, no one came to her assistance.

He then left her. Hadhrat Zubayr @,GW said to him, "I have been extremely impressed by everything I have seen you do besides the fact that you did not kill that woman." Hadhrat Abu Dujaana ?BGW said, "When no one responded to her call for help, I did not want the sword of Rasulullaah E@@ to strike a helpless woman." (3) Hadhrat Zubayr @,WiG narrates, "During the Battle of Uhud, Rasulullaah @%& took hold of a sword and announced, 'Who will take this sword with its rights.' I said, 'I shall, 0 Rasulullaah W!! Rasulullaah @@ ignored me and again - ( I ) Ibn Is'haaq, as quoted in AlBidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.3 Pg.287). (2) Ahmad and Muslims, as quoted in A/ Bidaaya wan Nihaaya (VoP.4 Pg.15). Ibn Sa'd (Vo1.3 Pg.101) has also reported the narration. (3) Bazzaar, narrating from reliable sources, as confirmed by Haythami (Vo1.6 Pg.109).

THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @,G@%> (Vol-I) announced, 'Who will take this sword with its rights.' Abu Dujaana Simaak bin Harasha 3 G W then responded by saying, 'I shall take it with its rights, 0 Rasulullaah m! What are its rights?' Rasulullaah @@ replied, '(Its rights are) That you do not use it to kill any Muslim and do not flee the battlefield with it.' Rasulullaah @@ then handed the sword over to him. Whenever he intended to fight, he would make himself distinguishable by wearing a (red) bandanna. I said to myself, 'I shall watch him closely today to see what he does.' (I saw that) He destroyed everything he used the sword on ..." The rest of the Hadith is similar to the one quoted above. (') Hadhrat Zubayr bin Awwaam %,G& is reported to have said, "I was disappointed when I asked Rasulullaah for the sword and he refused to give it to me, giving it to Abu Dujaana B . G W instead.

I said to myself, 'I am the son of his aunt Safiyya and from the Quraysh. However, when I stood up and asked for the sword before Abu Dujaana %.G&, Rasulullaah &% gave it to him instead of myself! By Allaah! I shall certainly watch him to see how he performs.' I then started following him. When he took out his red bandanna and tied it around his head, the Ansaar said, 'Abu Dujaana %.Gw has taken out his bandanna of death.' This they always said whenever he wore his bandanna. He then left with the following couplets on his lips (which meant): 7t was with me that mygood friend took an undertaking as we stood at the foot of a mountain among the date palms (The undertaking was) That throughout my life 1 should never stand in the rear end of the battlefield So / shall now be using the sword of Allaah and His Rasool@@ (to fight the enemy) "' Hadhrat Zubayr 3GCu,%+ continues to narrate, %bu Dujaana @,GL&j killed every enemy soldier who confronted him.

One of the Mushrikeen was such that (afer searching for the wounded Muslims) he did not leave any of them alive. When this Mushrik drew close to Abu Dujaana @,G%2, 1 prayed to Allaah to let them confront each other. The two men then clashed and exchanged blows with their swords. When the Mushrik struck at Abu Dujaana @.GB3+ with his sword, Abu Dujaana %,G$!.%+ defended himself with his shield, which trapped the sword. Abu Dujaana %G%+ then killed the Mushrik with a single blow. r also saw him raise the sword over the head of Hind bint Utba and then turning the sword away from her. 1 said Wlaah and His Rasool @@ know best (who most deserves to be killed by this sword). "'(2) Hadhrat Moosa bin Uqba narrates that when Rasulullaah @@ offered the sword to the Sahabah @.GL=, Hadhrat Umar B.Gb3 first asked for it.

When Rasulullaah @@ ignored him, Hadhrat Zubayr bin Awwaam B G W asked for it. Rasulullaah @@ ignored him as well. The two felt very disappointed about it. When Rasulullaah @@ offered it for the third time, Hadhrat Abu Dujaana %Gm asked to have it. Rasulullaah @&$ gave it to him and he truly fulfilled (1) Haakim (Vo1.3 Pg.230), narrating from reliable sources, as confirmed by Dhahabi. (2) Ibn Hishaam, as-cpoted in ~ l ~ i d a a ~ a wan Nihaaya (Vo1.4 Pg.16).

THE LIVES OF THE SAFIABAH @.%!&&3 (Vol-I) the rights of that sword. Hadhrat Ka'b bin Maalik ?3Gw says, "I was also part of that battle with the Muslims. However, what I saw of the Mushrikeen mutilating the bodies of the Muslims made me stand still in my tracks. When I proceeded ahead, I saw a fully-armed Mushrik passing by the Muslims saying, 'Herd together (to be slaughtered) as goats herd together!' I then noticed that a Muslim wearing a helmet was waiting for the approach of this Mushrik. I went ahead until I stood behind him. I then visually assessed the strength of the Muslim and the Mushrik, arriving at the conclusion that the Mushrik was better armed and better prepared for battle.

I then waited until the two men clashed. The Muslim struck the Mushrik so powerfully that after the sword struck the artery of his shoulder, it penetrated through his body and emerged from his posterior. His body was therefore cut into two. The Muslim then removed his helmet and said, 'How was that, Ka'b? I am Abu Dujaana."' The Bravery of Hadhrat Qataadah bin Nu'maan Hadhrat Qataadah bin Nu'maan @E@@j Uses his Face to Shield Rasulullaah @& from Arrows During the Battle of Uhud Hadhrat Qataadah bin Nu'maan SWw narrates, "Rasulullaah @$% was given a bow as a gift, which he gave to me during the Battle of Uhud. 1 used it to fire arrows in front of Rasulullaah @& until the string broke. I then remained standing where I was, shielding the face of Rasulullaah @$% with my own.

When ever an arrow headed for the face of Rasulullaah w, I turned my head to protect the face of Rasulullaah E%% for I had no bow to use. The last of the arrows to come was one that caused my eyeball to fall into my hand. I rushed to Rasulullaah with the eyeball in my palm and when he saw me, tears rolled from his eyes. He then said, '0 Allaah! Qataadah shielded Your Nabi with his face so make this (injured) eye the better of his two eyes and the one with sharper vision. (After Rasulullaah &?$% placed the eyeball back into its place) The eye did turn out to be the better one and the one with sharper vision.(2) Hadhrat Qataadah 3 G w narrates, "During the Battle of Uhud, I was standing in front of Rasulullaah w, shielding Rasulullaah W ' s face with my own.

Also during the Battle of Uhud, Abu Dujaana Simaak bin Harasha was behind Rasulullaah w, shielding Rasulullaah @%&'s back with his back until his back was full of arrows." (3) (1) AIBidaaya wan Nihaaya(Vo1.4 Pg.17). (2) Tabraani. Haythami (V01.6 Pg.1 13) has commented on the chain of narrators. (3) Tabraani. Haythami has commented on the chain of narrators. T1fE LIVES OF THE SAIfABAH @G'$$ (Vol-I) The Bravery of Hadhrat Salama bin Akwa %,Ewj His Bravery During the Fight at Dhu Qarad Hadhrat Salama bin Akwa 3 G W narrates, "It was during the period when the Peace Treaty of H.udaybiyyah was being abided by that we returned to Madinah with ~asuluilaah @%%.

Rasulullaah @@Is slave Rabaah W%iG arid I then took the camels of Rasulullaah @@ (to graze and water) and I also took the horse of Talha bin Ubaydullaah %G&j to water and graze with the camels. It was during the last vestiges of night that Abdur Rahmaan bin Uyayna (with a band of Mushrikeen) launched an attack and killed the shepherd tending to Rasulullaah @@Is camels. He and those with him then started taking the camels away when I said to Rabaah ?3IGWj, 'Take this horse back to Talha S G W and inform Rasulullaah @?& that his camels are being stolen.' I then stood on the top a hill facing towards Madinah and thrice shouted, 'Yaa Sabaahaa!' (This was a call for help when under attack from an enemy). I then chased after them with my sword and arrows. I started shooting arrows at them and hamstringing their animals every time I came by an outcrop of trees. Whenever any rider turned on me, I sat by the roots of a tree and shot an arrow. , In this manner, I managed to injure the horse of every rider that approached me.

As I fired the arrows, I was chanting the following couplet (which meant): 7 am the son ofAkwa and today is the day of (destroying) the wretches' When I (on foot) caught up with one of them as he rode, I let fly an arrow. As the arrow struck his leg, I (was so close that I) could almost strike his shoulder when I said: 'Take that! For / am the son ofAkwa and today is the day of (destroying) the wretches' Whenever I found some trees, I would assault them with my arrows and when a valley narrowed, I would climb to the top and throw stones at them. This is how I kept pursuing them and reciting my couplets until I had recaptured and put behind me every camel of Rasulullaah @@. I then continued shooting arrows at them until, in an effort to lighten themselves, they had thrown off more than thirty spears and more than thirty shawls. Whenever they threw anything down, I placed a stone on it and placed it on the road that Rasulullaah @@ would be taking.

By midmorning, Uyayna bin Badr Fazaari arrived to reinforce them at a narrow valley. I then climbed to the top of the hill and was high above them. Uyayna asked them, 'Who is this person 1 see (chasing you)?' They replied, 'He has given us a difficult time. He has been chasing us from daybreak until now and had taken everything we had and left it behind him.' Uyayna said, 'If he had known that a search party was coming up after him, he would certainly have left you. A few of you will have to get him.' Four of them then stood up and climbed the hill. As soon as, they came within earshot, I called out, 'Do you know who I am?' 'Who are you?' they enquired.

I responded by saying, 'I am the son of Akwa. 1 THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @~@$> jvol-I) swear by the Being who has honoured Muhammad @@! that none of you can ever catch me if he chases me whereas he would never escape me if I chase him.' One of them commented, 'I think so too.' 1 kept my position there until I saw Rasulullaah m s riders weaving between the trees. In the lead was Akhram Asadi S,Gw and close on his heels was Abu Qataada G3&3 who was Rasulullaah w ' s special rider. Behind him was Miqdaad bin Aswad Kindi %GW+. The Mushrikeen took flight and I descended from the hill. I grabbed-hold-dfttfe -i--EFmram B,G-horse and said, 'Beware of them for I fear that they would cut you to pieces. Wait until Rasulullaah and his companions arrive.' He said, '0 Salama!

If you believe in Allaah and the Last Day and know that Jannah and Jahannam are true, you would not stand between me and martyrdom.' I then let go of his horse's reins and he caught up with Abdur Rahmaan bin Uyayna. Abdur Rahmaan turned to fight him and the two exchanged blows with their spears. As Akhram ~ , G W j hamstrung Abdur Rahmaan's horse, Abdur Rahmaan stabbed Akhram %@3j and martyred him. Abdur Rahmaan then got on to Akhram %,Gw's horse just as Abu Qataadah W@Gj confronted him. When the two started their duel using spears, Abdur Rahmaan hamstrung Abu Qataadah's horse and Abu Qataadah %.$G&!& killed Abdur Rahmaan. Abu Qataadah %W$!2j then took Akhram's horse." Hadhrat Salama bin Akwa %$Gw continues, "I then started running after the bandits until (we had gone so far that) 1 could not see the dust of the Sahabah Just before sunset, they entered a valley where there was a watering place called Dhu Qarad.

They had intended to drink some water there but when they saw me in hot pursuit, they abandoned the idea and climbed up the ridge of Dhu Bir. As the sun set, I caught up with one of them and while shooting an arrow at him, I said: Take that! For 1 am the son ofAkwa and today is the day of (destroying) the wretches' (When the arrow struck him) He groaned, 'If only the mother of Akwa had lost him early in the morning!' 'Is that so, 0 enemy of himselt?' I shouted. He was the same person whom I had shot early that morning. I then fired another arrow at him. Both arrows were now stuck to him.

They left behind two horses and I brought them down to Rasulullaah k%@ who was at the watering place from which I had chased the bandits .off, namely Dhu Qarad. Rasulullaah k%%$ was there with five hundred men. Bilaal WGw.had slaughtered one of the camels I had left behind and was busy roasting for Rasulullaah parts of its liver and hump. I said, ' 0 Rasulullaah @%@! Allow me to choose a hundred of your companions so that I may capture those Kuffaar at night. I shall not leave any of them to tell the tale.

'Would you really be able to do so, Salama?' asked Rasulullaah k%%. 'Certainly, I swear by the Being Who had honoured you!' Rasulullaah @& then smiled so broadly that I could see his molar teeth in the light of the fire. He then said, 'By now they would already be entertained in Banu Ghitfaan territory.' A THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~,@@d$&Z (Vol-1) 5 4 1 -- man from the Banu Ghitfaan later informed us that some people from the Ghitfaan tribe passed by him and he slaughtered a camel for them. However, they were still busy skinning the animal when they saw a dust trail. They then left the camel as it were and fled for their lives. The next morning, Rasulullaah @@ announced, 'Our best cavalryman is Abu Qataadah and our best infantryman is Salama.' Rasulullaah @@ then gave me the share of a cavalryman a s well a s the share of an infantryman.

As we returned to Madinah, Rasulullaah @@ seated me behind him on his camel Adhbaa. Eventually all that was left of the journey equalled the distance travelled between sunrise and midmorning. Amongst us was a person from the Ansaari who was undefeated in a road race. He started to announce, 'Is there anyone to race? Will anyone race me to Madinah?" He repeated himself several times as I was seated behind Rasulullaah 68%. I said to him, 'Don't you respect any honourable person or fear any respectable person?' The Ansaari said, 'I care for none after Rasulullaah s@.' Thereupon, I said, '0 Rasulullaah @@!

May my parents be sacrificed for you! Permit me to race him.' Rasulullaah @@ replied, 'If you wish.' 1 said to the man, 'I am on my way.' He jumped off his camel. I doubled up my legs and also jumped from the camel. (We then started the race) I initially held myself back for one or two hills (so that he could run ahead) and then I ran faster until I caught up with him and hit my hands between his shoulders. I said something like, 'By Allaah! I have beaten you.' He laughed and said, 'I think s o too.' We then reached Madinah." A narration of Muslim adds that Hadhrat Salama S G W j said, "I then beat him to Madinah.

We had not even stayed three days in Madinah when we marched for Khaybar." ( I ) The Bravery of Hadhrat Abu Hadrad Aslami ~ , G = He Fights and Defeats Two Men Hadhrat Abu Hadrad W%G says, "I married a woman from my tribe and agreed to give her a dowry of two hundred Dirhams. I then approached Rasulullaah @&% for some financial assistance for my marriage. 'How much did you agree to pay her a s dowry?' asked Rasulullaah @@. 'Two hundred Dirhams,' I replied. 'Subhaanallaah!' exclaimed Rasulullaah @@ (thinking it to be too much for someone like myself), 'Had you married any lady from the town, you would not have had to pay s o much (they demand higher because she is from your tribe). I swear by Allaah that I have nothing to assist you with.' I then stayed like that for a few days when a man from the Jusham bin Mu'aawiya tribe arrived with a large group from the Jusham tribe and others and camped at a place called Ghaaba (close to Madinah).

His name was either Rifaa'ah bin Qais or Qais bin Rifaa'ah and he was a prominent person amongst the Jusham tribe. His intention was to rally the Qais tribe to fight against Rasulullaah @@. Rasulullaah @@ then summoned me and two other Muslims and instructed us ( I ) Ahmad, as quoted in A/Bidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.4 Pg.152). 5 42 THE LlVES OF THE SAHABAH @,G!@$> (Vol-1) saying, 'Go to this man and gather any information you can.' Rasulullaah then gave us a frail and old camel. When even one of us mounted her, she was unable to stand because of her weakness, it was only with the assistance of several men supporting her from behind that she was able to stand. Rasulullaah f&%$ said, You will reach there on her.' (With the blessing of Rasulullaah @@'s dua, Allaah gave her the strength and we rode her) We left with our weapons, which included arrows and swords and reached their camp as the sun was setting. As I hid in a corner, I instructed my two companions to hide in another corner of the camp. 1 then said to them, 'When you hear me shout, 'Wlaahu Akbar' as I attack them, you two should also shout 'Allaahu Akbar' and attqck with me.' By Allaah!

We then sat waiting for an opportunity to attack when they became unmindful. The night covered us until there was only darkness. There was a shepherd of theirs who had gone out to graze the flocks and had not yet returned. They feared for his life and their leader Rifaa'ah bin Qais stood up and hung his sword around his neck. He said, 'By Allaah! I shall find out for sure what has happened to our shepherd.

Some harm must have come to him.' A group of his men said, 'Do not go. w e shall do it for you.' However, he instructed, 'No! I shall go alone.' 'Let us accompany you,' they appealed. 'No!' he insisted, 'None of you should follow me.' He then left and passed by me, When I had him perfectly in my sights, I fired an arrow that penetrated his heart. By Allaah! He made not a sound. I then jumped at him and severed his head.

I then attacked one end of the camp, calling 'Allaahu Akbar!' My two companions also sprung to the attack shouting 'Allaahu Akbar!' By Allaah! Whoever was there only thought of getting to safety as they called out, 'Save yourselves! Save yourselves!' They made a dash for it, taking with them only their wives and children and the lightest of their possessions. We managed to take a great number of camels and goats, which we brought to Rasulullaah @@. I also took Rifaa'ah's head along with me. Rasulullaah @@ gave re thirteen camels from the booty, which I could use for the dowry and to get my wife home." ('1 The Bravery of Hadhrat Khaalid bin Waleed !$$Jg@j+$ Hadhrat Khaalid StG@X&2j Breaks Nine Swords During the Battle of Mu'ta Hadhrat Khaalid bin Waleed !23CW says, "Nine swords broke in my hand during the Battle of Mu'ta.

Eventually, it was only a Yemeni sword that remained in my hand." (2) (1) Ibn ls'haaq, as quoted in Al Bidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.4 Pg.223). Imaam Ahmad and others have also reported the narration but using the name Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abu Hadrad %Gw (instead of Hadhrat Abu Hadrad %GWj), as quoted in lsaaba (Vo1.2 Pg.295). (2) al-Bukhari, as quoted in Istibab (Vol.1 Pg.408). Haakim (Vo1.3 Pg.42) and Ibn Sa'd (Vo1.4 Pg.2) have also reported the narration. THE LIVES OF THE SAIIABAl-I '@G&@> (Ifol-1) Hadhrat Khaalid $iEU5 kills Hurmuz Hadhrat Aws bin Haaritha bin Laam %E=j narrates, "There was none who hated the (Muslim) Arabs more than Hurmuz. After we had finished fighting Musaylama and his people, we marched towards Basrah.

We clashed with Hurmuz with an extremely large army at a place called Kaadhima. Khaalid % G W stepped forward and challenged Hurmuz to a duel. Hurmuz accepted the challenge and Khaalid %Uh32 killed him. When Hadhrat Khaalid %X5Wj wrote to Hadhrat Abu Bakr S,Gw about this, Hadhrat Abu Bakr % G W awarded Hurmuz's belongings t o Hadhrat Khaalid bin Waleed ~ , G W . Hurmuz's crown was valued at a hundred thousand Dirhams because the Persians always gave their leaders crowns valued at a hundred thousand Dirhams." Hadhrat Khaalid bin Waleed 3,Gwj Weeps as He Passes Away on his Bed Hadhrat Abu Zinaad narrates that when Hadhrat Khaalid bin Waleed % E W was about to pass away, he started weeping. He named the various battles he had participated in and said, "There is not an area on my body equal to a hand's span that does not have wound inflicted on it either by a sword, a spear or an arrow.

However, here I am dying a natural death on my bed like a camel dies. May the eyes of cowards never have any sleep." (2) The Bravery of Hadhrat Baraa bin Maalik %,G& Hadhrat Anas %,Gw reports that during the Battle of Yamaamah, Hadhrat Khaalid bin Waleed %,Gw said to Hadhrat Baraa bin Maalik 3 G W , "Stand up, 0 Baraa!" When Hadhrat Baraa bin Maalik 3Gw mounted his horse, he praised Allaah and said, "0 people of Madinah! There should be no Madinah for you today (you should prepare yourselves to die in Jihaad and not return t o Madinah). All that should remain for you should be the One Allaah and Jannah." He then led the attack with the others and the people of Yamaamah were defeated. Hadhrat Baraa bin Maalik 3GW; encountered (the enemy leader) Mukakkam Yamaamah and floored him with a blow from his sword. He then took Muhakkam's sword and struck him so forcefully that the sword broke.

(3) Another narration quotes that Hadhrat Baraa bin Maalik 3E=j said, "On the day that we fought Musaylama, I encountered a man who was called the donkey of Yamaamah. He was a large and powerfully built man who carried a white sword. When I struck his legs, they came off as if by mistake and he fell on his back. I then sheathed my sword, took his and attacked him with it until it broke." (4) Hadhrat Baraa bin Maalik % G W Scales a Wall and Fights the Enemy all by Himself Ibn Is'haaq narrates that the Muslims drove back the Mushrikeen during the (1) Haakim (Vo1.3 Pg.299). (2) Waaqidi, as quoted in AlBidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.7 Pg. l 14). (3) Sarraaj in his Taareekh.

(4) Baghawi, as quoted in Isaaba (Vol. 1 Pg. 143). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH a,%@@> (Vol-1) Battle of Yamaamah until they were forced to take refuge in an orchard. With them was the enemy of Allaah Musaylama. Hadhrat Baraa bin Maalik WZiiG then said, "0 Muslims! Throw me on to them." He was then lifted up and when he was level with the top of the wall, he threw himself upon the enemy and fought them until he was able to open the gate for the Muslims. The Muslims then stormed the orchard and Allaah had Musaylama killed.

('1 Hadhrat Muhammad bin Seereen reports that (during the Battle of Yamaamah), the Muslims reached the orchard where in the Mushrikeen were and found the gate locked. Hadhrat Baraa bin Maalik BGmj sat on a shield and said to the others, "Lift me up with your spears and throw me on them." They lifted the shield with their spears and threw him over the wall. When the Muslims joined up with him afterwards (after he had opened the gate for them), they found that he had already killed ten Mushrikeen. (2) Hadhrat Muhammad bin Seereen narrates that Hadhrat Umar 3 , G W decreed that Hadhrat Baraa bin Maalik ~ C W should not be appointed a s the commander of any expedition because this would spell destruction (because he cared not for his life and would lead the others to places where the risk may be too much for them). (3) The Bravery of Hadhrat Abu Mihjin Thaqaf'i BLGbBj His Fierce Fighting During the Battle of Qaadisiyyah that made People think he was an Angel Hadhrat Ibn Seereen reports that Hadhrat Abu Mihjin Thaqafi ? 3 G W was always being lashed for drinking wine. Eventually, when his drinking became too much, he was jailed and kept in fetters.

When he saw the Muslims fighting the Battle of Qaadisiyyah, it appeared to him that the Mushrikeen were causing great harm to the Muslims. He therefore sent a message through the slave girl or the wife of (the Muslim commander) Hadhrat Sa'd bin Abi Waqqaas %4W saying, "Abu Mihjin says that if you set him free, give him a horse and weapons, he will be the first to return to you (after the battle) if he is not martyred." He then recited the following couplets (which meant): 'Yt is enough to make me grieve that a horse is carrying spears to the fight While 1 am left in fetters in the jailhouse When I stand up, my shackles restrain me All avenues to martyrdom have been closed to me as the caller (to Jihaad) makes me deaf' When the slave girl passed the message on to Hadhrat Sa'd B D W ' s wife, she had his shackles removed, gave him a horse that was at home and some ( I ) fsribab(Vol.1 Pg.138). (2) Bayhaqi, (Vo1.9 Pg.44). (3) Ibn Sa'd, as quoted in Muntakhab (Vo1.5 Pg.144). THE LIVES OF THE SANABAH @,G&&> (Vol-I) weapons. He then spurred the horse on until he reached the Muslim army.

He killed every Mushrik soldier he met, breaking the man's back. When he saw this, Hadhrat Sa'd B.Gw was astonished and asked, 'Who is that horseman?" It was not long thereafter that Allaah had the enemy defeated. Hadhrat Abu Mihjin !B5w then returned, gave the weapons back and secured his legs to the shackles as they had been. When Hadhrat Sa'd %3GWj returned, his wife or slave girl asked, "How was the battle?" Informing them of the battle, Hadhrat Sa'd B,Bw replied, "We were being defeated until Allaah sent a rider on a black and white horse. Had I not left Abu Mihjin B G W here in shackles, I would have thought that certain features of the man were that of Abu Mihjin 3w." The lady then said, "By Allaah! That was Abu Mihjin!" She then narrated the story to Hadhrat Sa'd WS%.

Hadhrat Sa'd B,BWj called for Hadhrat Abu Mihjin Ww, removed his shackles and said, "I swear by Allaah that I shall never:.again have you lashed for drinking wine." Hadhrat Abu Mihjin BGm then said, "And I swear by Allaah that I shall never drink it again. I had been repeatedly drinking because of the lashings that you were giving me." He then never drank wine ever again. (') Another lengthy narration from Muhammad bin Sa'd states that after joining the Muslim army, every flank that Hadhrat Abu Mihjin B,%% attacked was defeated by the permission of Allaah. The Muslims gaped, "He must be an angel!" As Hadhrat Sa'd %3Wj watched, he observed, "The horse's leap is that of (my horse) Balqaa and the. man's style is that of Abu Mihjin. However, Abu Mihjin is in prison." When the enemy was defeated, Hadhrat Abu Mihjin W,Gw returned secured his feet back in the shackles. When the daughter of Hasfah informed Hadhrat Sa'd 3Gm about what had happened with Hadhrat Abu Mihjin Bm, Hadhrat Sa'd 3Wj said, "I swear by Allaah that I shall never again penalise the person through whom Allaah has granted honour to the Muslims." When Hadhrat Sa'd B,Bw had set him free, Hadhrat Abu Mihjin ?@iW said, "I always continued drinking when I was being punished because I would then be cleansed from the sin.

Now that you have decided not to punish me, I swear by Allaah that I shall never drink wine ever again." (2) In a narration of Hadhrat Sayf, other couplets are reported. The narration also states that Hadhrat Abu Mihjin kSW&4 fought'extremely well and that he shouted "Allaahu Akbar" each time he attacked. No enemy soldier could stand before him as he massacred them. Although the Muslims were unable to recognise him, they marveled at his performance. (3) (1) Abdur Razzaaq, as quoted in IstFaab (Vo1.4 Pg.184), narrating from reliable sources, as confirmed by Isaaba (Vo1.4 Pg. 174). (2) Abu Ahmad Haakim and Ibn Abi Shayba with a minor difference.

Ibn Abdul Birr has also reported the narration in his Isti'aab (vo1.4 ~g.187). (3) Isaaba. THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH *@sw> (Vol-1) The Bravery of Hadhrat Ammaar bin Yaasir a,@$&++ He Lends Courage to the Muslims and Fights Bravely During the Battle of Yamaamah Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar W%!.G reports that during the Battle of Yamaamah, he saw Hadhrat Ammaar bin Yaasir ~G$i?&j standing on a boulder and shouting, "0 Assembly of Muslims! Are you running away from Jannah? I am Ammaar bin Yaasir! Are you running away from Jannah?

I am Ammaar bin Yaasir! Come to me!" Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar !$3says that he watched Hadhrat Ammaar bin Yaasir %lBw fighting extremely fiercely even though his ear was cut and it hung loose. (' ) His Desire for Jannah as he Fought ~ a d h r a t Abu Abdur Rahmaan Sulami WZW says that he participated in the Battle of Siffeen by the side of Hadhrat Ali ~ ~ j . They had appointed two men to guard Hadhrat Ali %lGw, who kept launching attacks whenever he could catch the opposition unawares. Hadhrat Ali would then not return from the attack until his sword was well coloured with blood. He would then say, "Do excuse me (for returning but) I swear by Allaah that I do not return until my sword has been dented." Hadhrat Abu Abdur Rahmaan Sulami S3!Sl% narrates further that he saw Hadhrat Ammaar bin Yaasir S,GWj and Hadhrat Haashim bin Utba %Wj as Hadhrat Ali ?31X% was fighting between two rows of the enemy.

(Looking at Hadhrat Ali %l, Gw,) Hadhrat Ammaar S,Wj said, "0 Haashim! By Allaah, this man's commands are being violated and his army is being deserted. 0 Haashim! Jannah lies beneath flashing swords. Today I shall meet those I love, Muhammad @i% and his group. 0 Haashim! You are one-eyed and one-eyed people are no good if they do not swamp the battlefield." (With this incitement from Hadhrat Ammaar !$3,Gw) Hadhrat Haashim afW&% waved the flag and said (the following couplets which mean): "This one-eyed man has spent his life in search of a home for his family until he has become tired He will now fight until he defeats the opposition or is defeated" He then went into one of the valleys of Siffeen (to fight). Hadhrat Abu Abdur Rahmaan Sulami B,WG says, "I then saw the SahabaJh i43!3@kj of Rasulullaah @% follow Hadhrat Ammaar !$3=j as if he were their fl&.

(2) In another narration, Hadhrat Abu Abdur Rahmaan Sulami afWIi& says, "I noticed that (during the Battle of Siffeen) whenever Hadhrat Ammaar $iW4% went into any of the valleys of Siffeen, all the Sahabah 'i@Jm of Rasulullaah 4k%% who were there followed him. I also saw him approach Haashim bin Utba !iW&% who (1) Haakim (Vo1.3 Pg.385) and Ibn Sa'd (Vo1.3 Pg.254). (2) Haakim (Vo1.3 Pg.394). THE LlVES OF THE SAHABAH @%$&j' (Vol-1) 'bore the flag of Hadhrat Ali %,Gm's army. He said, '0 Haashim! Advance!

Jannah lies beneath the shadow of swords and death lies at the points of spears. The doors of Jannah have been flung wide open and the damsels of Jannah have been beautified. Today I shall meet those I love, Muhammad and his group. He then launched an attack with Haashim and they were both martyred. At that moment, Hadhrat Ali B,13W and his army also launched an attack on the people of Shaam as if they were all one man. It seemed as if the two men - Hadhrat Ammaar ?&iWj and Hadhrat Haashim %,Gm - were their banner." ( I ) The Bravery of Hadhrat Amr bin Ma'dikarib Zubaydi ~iC5b@j/ His Exemplary Fighting During the Battle of Yarmook Hadhrat Maalik bin Abdullaah Khath'ami @,Wj says, "I have not seen anyone step forward (to challenge an opponent) in the Battle of Yarmook who was better than a certain Muslim.

When a powerfully built Kaafir came to meet his challenge, he effectively killed him. When another came forward, he killed him as well. When the Kuffaar were defeated (and fled) he gave chase and then proceeded to his huge tent. There he called for a large utensil (of food) and invited all those around him (to eat). 'Who is this?' I asked. 'He is Amr bin Ma'dikarib,' came the reply." (2) He Fights Single-Handedly During the Battle of Qaadisiyyah Hadhrat Qais bin Abi Haazim @,Wj reports that he was present during the Battle of Qaadisiyyah with Hadhrat Sa'd BBm commanding the Muslim army.

Hadhrat Amr bin Ma'dikarib 3,- passed through the rows saying, "0 assembly of Muhaajireen! Be fierce lions (and launch such an attack that will prompt the enemy cavalry to throw their spears) because riders soon lose hope after throwing their spears." Just then, one of the Persian commanders shot and arrow at Hadhrat Amr %Wj, which struck the edge of his bow. Hadhrat Amr 9G&G attacked the man so forcefully with his spear that the man's back was broken. He then dismounted and took the man's possessions. (3) Ibn Asaakir has narrated a longer version of the story. At the end of his narration, it is stated that when an arrow struck the front of Hadhrat Arnr W5W's saddle, he attacked the man who fired it and lifted him up like a little girl is lifted up.

He then placed him between the rows (of the Muslims and the Kuffaar) and cut off his head while telling the others, "Do it this way." Waaqidi had narrated from Isa bin Khayyaat that during the Battle of Qaadisiyyah ( I ) Ibn Jareer, a s quoted in Al Bidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.7 Pg.270). Tabraani and Abu Ya'la have reported the narration in detail while Imaam Ahmad has reported it briefly and authentically, a s confirmed by Haythami (Vo1.7 Pg.24 1). (2) Ibn Aa'idh in his Maghaazi. (3) Ibn Abi Shaybah, Ibn Aa'idh, Ibn Sakan, Sayf bin Amr, Tabraani and others, all narrating from reliable sources. THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @,%&!%> (Vol-I) Hadhrat Arnr bin Ma'dikarib B,Gw attacked the Mushrikeen all by himself and fought with his sword until the other Muslims could join him. When the Muslims saw that the Mushrikeen had surrounded Hadhrat Amr BWj who was still wielding his sword, they drove the Mushrikeen away from him.

Tabraani narrated from Muhammad bin Sallaam Jumhi s,%= that Hadhrat "mar >., ,.,. , , Skw wrote to Hadhrat Sa'd B G W j saying, "I shall reinforce yo'u with two thousand men. They are Hadhrat Amr bin Ma'dikarib !&GW5 and Hadhrat Tulayha bin Khuwaylid @,ISm." Hadhrat Abu Saalih bin Wajeeh %GGj says, "The Battle of Nahaawind took place during the year 21 A.H. and the Muslims were defeated when Hadhrat Nu'maan bin Muqarrin 3GW3 was martyred. Hadhrat Amr bin Ma'dikarib S G ? then resumed the fight on that day until he had transformed the defeat into victory. However, an injury incapacitated him and he passed away in the village of Rowdha." The Bravery of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zubayr !&,G$5%> His Fight Against Hajjaaj and Subsequent Martyrdom Hadhrat Urwa bin Zubayr aG$&j reports that after Hadhrat Mu'aawiya ~,L%!& passed away, it became very difficult for Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zubayr B G W j to be subservient to Hadhrat Mu'aawiya BG&B3'~ son Yazeed. When Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zubayr %G%j once insulted Yazeed in public, Yazeed vowed that if Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zubayr B,GW was not brought before him wearing a yoke around his neck, he would send an army to get him. The people said to Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zubayr wWj, "Should we not make for you a yoke out of silver which you could wear under your clothing so that his vow could be fulfilled?

It is best that you make peace with him." Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zubayr SWj exclaimed, "May Allaah never fulfil his vow!" He then recited the following couplet (which meant): "I shall never soften to his demands that oppose the truth until rock is softened for the molars to chew" He then declared, "By Allaah! The strike of a sword in honour is better than the lash of a whip in disgrace." Thereafter, he started calling for support and proclaimed his opposition to Yazeed bin Mu'aawiya. Yazeed then dispatched an army from Shaam under the command of Muslim bin Uqba Murri with explicit instructions to fight the people of Madinah and to then march to Makkah. When Muslim entered Madinah, the Sahabah '&=j who were left there were already gone. Muslim humiliated the people of Madinah and went on a killing spree. He then left Madinah and was on the way (to Makkah) when he died.

However, he had already appointed Husayn bin Numayr Kindi as his successor and said to (1) Dowlaabi, as quoted in fsaaba (Vo1.3 Pg. 18). THE LIVES OF THE SANABAH @%&&.& (Vol-I) him, "0 bearer of the donkey's carriage! Beware of the plotting of the Quraysh. First wage war agianst them and then kill them selectively." Husayn then proceeded tb Makkah and when he reached there, he fought Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zubayr B E w for a few days. Later on the narration states that when the news reached Husayn bin Numayr that Yazeed had passed away, he fled. When Yazeed bin Mu'aawiya had passed away, Marwaan bin Hakam canvassed for support.

Further on, the narration states that after Marwaan died, Abdul Malik called people to pledge their allegiance to him. The people of Shaam responded to him and he delivered a sermon in which he said, "Who will kill Abdullaah bin Zubayr B G i j ? " When Hajjaaj volunteered, Abdul Malik silenced him. However, after being silenced for a second time, he again volunteered saying, "I shall do it, 0 h e e r u l Mu'mineen because Isawinadreamthat 1 had snatched his cloak away from him and wore it." Abdul Malik then appointed Hajjaaj as commander and dispatched him with an army. He started the war against Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zubayr 3 , G E as soon as he reached Makkah. Addressing the people of Makkah, Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zubayr BG&G said, "Guard the two mountains because you will always remain in good stead and dominant as long as they do not climb the mountains.

It was not much later that Hajjaaj and his men managed to climb Mount Abu Qubays, where they set up a catapult. They then relentlessly rained down rocks on Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zubayr 3,w and his men who were stationed in the Masjidul Haraam. On the morning of the day in which Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zubayr 3Wj was martyred, he went to his mother Hadhrat Asmaa tZKZ&kj, the daughter of Hadhrat Abu Bakr B&%!&. Although she was then a hundred years old, not a single tooth had fallen out nor had she lost her eyesight. She asked her son, "0 Abdullaah! What has happened to your battle?" He informed her of the extent to which the enemy had advanced and then laughed as he said, "There is peace in death." She said, "Dear son!

I hope that you do not wish death to me because I do not want to die until 1 see one of two results. Either you become the ruler and thus give pleasure to my eyes or either you are martyred and I may expect rewards from Allaah (by exercising patience)." As he bade farewell to her, she said, "Dear son! Ensure that you never compromise on any facet of your Deen for fear of being killed." Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zubayr - 3 G W then proceeded to the Masjidul Haraam where they had placed two thresholds across the Hajar Aswad (Black Stone) to protect it from the catapult. As Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zubayr Bwj was sitting near the Hajar Aswad, someone came to him and asked, "Should we not open the door of the Kabah for you so that you go inside (and be saved from them)?" Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zubayr ?;irWj looked at the person and said, "You may protect your brother from everything except his death. Has the Kabah not have any sanctity that this place does not have (if the enemy do not revere the Masjid itself, they will not revere the Kabah either)? 1 swear by Allaah that they would kill THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @,g&> (Vol-1) you even if you were clinging on to the shroud of the Kabah." Someone then suggested, "Should you not discuss making peace with them?" He replied, "Is this the time for making peace? I swear by Allaah that even if they find you inside the Kabah, they would slaughter you all." He then recited the following couplets (which meant): 7 shall not sell my life for something that is Rawed nor shall r climb a ladder for fear of death 1 aspire for an arrow that strikes and cannot be shined How can one who desires death have any other aspiration?" Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zubayr WGW then addressed the family of (his father) Hadhrat Zubayr %B&j saying, "Each one of you should look after his sword as he looks after his face.

He should ensure that it does not break otherwise he will have to defend himself with his hands as if he were a woman. By Allaah! I have always been in the front line of every battle and I have never felt the pain of any wound unless I applied medicine to it." As they were talking, some people suddenly entered through the door of Banu Jumh. Amongst them was black man. "Who are they?" asked Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zubayr !3=. When he was informed that they were people from Hims, he attacked them carrying two swords.

The first person he met was the black man, whom he attacked with his sword and severed his leg. The man shoyted in pain and said, "0 son of an adulteress!" Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zubayr ?3Iw responded by saying, "Get lost, 0 son of ~ a a m ( ' ) ! Was Asmaa ever an adulteress?!" Hadhrat Aodullaah bin Zubayr % W j then removed them all from the Masjid and retur ed. Just then another group o ! people barged through the Banu Salam door. When Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zubayr W W j asked who they were, he was informed that they were people from Jordan. He then attacked them as he recited the following couplets (which meant): "r do not trust an attack that comes in Roods The dust of which does not settle until the night" After he had removed them also from the Masjid, another group of people rushed in through the Banu Makhzoom door.

This time, Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zubayr BWj attacked them reciting the following couplet (which meant): "Had my opponent been a single person, I would have been more than able to settle with him" There were many supporters of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zubayr %%Wj on the roof of the Masjid who were throwing bricks on the invaders. However, as Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zubayr %w attacked the enemy, a brick struck the centre of his head, causing a terrible gash. He paused for a while as he said: "Our wounds do not bleed on to our heels On the contrag our blood drops on to our feet (rather than having wounds on the back of oul bodies as cowards have, our wounds are on the front parts of our (1) Historians are of the opinion that Negroid people are the descendants of Haam, who was one of Hadhrat Nooh @ . # s sons. THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH '@,E$$$j (VOZ-I) bodies instead)" He then fell to the ground. His two slaves bend over him saying: "The slave protects his master as well as himself' However, the enemy soon closed in on him and cut off his head. (') Hadhrat Is'haaq bin Abi Is'haaq says, "I was present when Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zubayr 8mj was martyred in the Masjidul Haraam.

The armies continued entering through the doors of the Masjid and each time one entered, he drove them back single-handedly. As he was doing this, one of the rocks of the Masjid fell on his head and floored him. He was then reciting the following couplet (which meant): 'D (beloved mother) Asmaa! Do not weep for me if 1 am killed For my ancestry and Deen are still intact So is my sword that my right hand is now too weak to Admonition to Those Who Flee the Battlefield in the path of Allaah The Sahabah @WWj Admonish Hadhrat Salama bin IK?[ishaam S,G@$j Hadhrat Ummu Salama WWG once asked the wife of Hadhrat Salama bin Hishaam bin Mughiera ?&BWi, "Why do I not see (your husband) Salama attend the salaah with Rasulullaah and the Muslims?" She replied, "By AIlaah! He is unable to leave the house because whenever he does so, people shout at him saying, 'Deserter! Did you flee in the path of Allaah?!' This reached the extent that he now sits at home and is unable to leave." He had participated in the Battle of Mu'ta with Hadhrat Khaalid bin Waleed %,Wj.

(3) A Man Admonishes Hadhra-t Abu Hurayra !&%i$@x Hadhrat Abu Hurayra 8W2 says, "There was a problem between my cousin and myself. However, I had no reply to give him when he provoked me by saying, 'Were you not one of those who fled during the Battle of Mu'ta?"' (4) Remorse and Concern Because of Fleeing Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~ , E W and his Companions Regret and Grieve after retreating during the Battle of Mu'ta Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar 8,Gm says, "I was part of an expedition that (1) Tabraani. Haythami (Vo1.7 Pg.255) has commented on the chain of narrators. Ibn Abdil Birr has also reported the narration in detail in his Isti'aab (Vo1.2 Pg.203) while Abu Nu'aym has reported it briefly in his Hilya (Vol.1 Pg.331). Haakim has reported a portion of the beginning in his Mustadrak (Vo1.3 Pg.550). (2) Abu Nu'aym and Tabraani.

(3) Haakim ('01.3 Pg.42) narrating from reliable sources as confirmed by Dhahabi. Ibn Is'haaq has also reported the narration, as quoted in AIBidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.4 Pg.249). (4) Haakim (Vo1.3 Pg.42). THE LlVES OF THE SAHABAH (Vol-I) Rasulullaah @% dispatched. I was amongst some of them who had retreated. (As we were returning to Madinah) We said, 'What shall we do?

We had fled the battlefield and are returning with the wrath of Allaah. Perhaps we should return to Madinah and spend the night (before approaching Rasulullaah @).I However, we then said, 'Let us rather present ourselves before Rasulullaah @% (immediately upon returning). If we can be forgiven, it is fine, otherwise we shall have to leave (Madinah).' We then went to Rasulullaah @@ before the Fajr salaah. When he emerged (from his room), he asked, 'Who are you?' We replied, 'We are those who have fled.' 'No,' Rasulullaah @@ assured them, 'You are those who have returned (to your base) only to (seek reinforcements and then to again) return to the fight. I am your base and the base for all Muslims.' We then came forward and kissed Rasulullaah t%%'s hand." (2) In another narration, Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar % 0 5 j says, "Rasulullaah @& once dispatched us on an expedition. When we met the enemy and were defeated in the very first attack, some of us returned to Madinah at night and hid away.

We then decided to approach Rasulullaah and plead our case to him. We then left and when we met him, we said, '0 Rasulullaah m! We are those who have fled.' Rasulullaah @%% responded by saying, 'You are rather those who shall attack a second time and I am your base (to whom you have returned for reinforcements before returning to the battle)."' The narration of Aswad quotes that Rasulullaah @% added, "I am also the base for every Muslim." (3) A similar narration of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar &,- reads, "We then said, '0 Rasulullaah w! We are those who have fled.' He said, 'You are only those who shall return to the fight (after returning to base).' We said, '0 Rasulullaah @@! (Because of embarrassment) We had intended not to enter Madinah, but to undertake a sea voyage (to a foreign land).' Rasulullaah w reassured us saying, 'Do no such thing for I am the base of every Muslim."' (4) The Anxiety of the Muhaajireen and the Ansaar when they Fled During the Battle for the Bridge and the Statement of Hadhrat Umar B,Ewj Hadhrat Aa'isha lZ@i&&j reports that as Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zaid #,k= was passing the door of her room, she heard Hadhrat Umar %Giw call out, "Let us hear the news, 0 Abdullaah bin Zaid!" Hadhrat Umar %,GW was inside the Masjid. (When Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zaid !3G5&G entered the Masjid) Hadhrat Umar %.Ern repeated, 'What news do you have, 0 Abdullaah bin Zaid?" Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zaid %,12W4 said, "I am bringing you the news, 0 Ameerul Mu'mineen." When he came before Hadhrat Umar %,Gw, Hadhrat Abdullaah bin (1) Here Rasulullaah was referring to verse 16 of Surah Anfaal.

(2) Ahmad. (3) Ahmad, as quoted in AIBidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.4 Pg.248). (4) Bayhaqi (Vo1.9 Pg.77). Abu Dawood, Tirrnidhi, Ibn Majah and Ahrnad have also reported the narration, as quoted in the Tafseerof Ibn Katheer (Vo1.2 Pg.294). Ibn Sa'd (Vo1.4 Pg.107) has also reported a similar narration. THE LIVES OF THE SAIlABAH '@,%@&> (Vol-I) Zaid !3Ui% informed him about what had transpired.

Hadhrat Aa'isha B G W j says that she had never heard a more detailed and accurate account of any incident given by someone who had been present there. When the defeated Muslim army returned and Hadhrat Umar 3Gwj noticed the anxiety of the Muhaajireen and the Ansaar because they had fled the battlefield, he said, "Do not worry, 0 assembly of Muslims! I am your base to which you have withdrawn (to replenish your strength before returning to battle)." The Anxiety of Hadhrat Mu'aadh Qaari %%& when he Fled During the Battle for the Bridge and the Statement of Hadhrat Umar ~,Ew2 Hadhrat Muhammad bin Abdur Rahmaan bin Husayn and others report that Hadhrat Mu'aadh Qaari !W&j from the Banu Najjaar tribe was amongst those who were present and had fled during the battle for the Bridge of Abu Ubayd. He always wept whenever he recited the following verse of the Qur'aan: On such a day (of battle), whoever will turn his back to them with a reason other than altering the course of battle (such aspretending to flee so that the enemy follows them into an ambush) or (flees with a reason other than) retreating to (join with) another group (of MusJim soldiers so that their combined force can fight the enemy), then indeed he shall return with Allaah's anger and his abode shall be Jahannam (because deserting the battlefield is a major sin). What an evil place to return to! {Surah Anfaal, verse 16) Hadhrat Umar ~ G w j would then say to him, "Do not weep, 0 Mu'aadh. I am your base to whom you have retreated (to regroup and have reinforcements before launching another attack)." ( I ) Hadhrat Sa'd bin Ubayd Qaari %%&2j Returns to the Land of the Battle from which he fled to Redeem himself Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Abu Layla 9 G W says that Hadhrat Sa'd bin Ubayd %5lW was a companion of Rasulullaah who was with the army that was defeated on the day that Hadhrat Abu Ubayd !3Bwj was martyred (at the bridge).

He received the title of Qaari, a title that no other companion of Rasulullaah &%@ received. Hadhrat Umar B G W once said to him, "Do you wish to go to Shaam where the Muslims are in a weak position and the enemy are becoming bold against them. Perhaps you will be able to cleanse the mistake of your fleeing." Hadhrat Sa'd 3Gwj replied, "No. I shall go only to the lan'd from which (1) Ibn Jareer (Vo1.4 Pg.70). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH 'Bg$%> (Vol-I) I fled and fight only that enemy who forced me to do what I did." He then went to Qaadisiyyah where he was martyred. ( I ) Preparing and Assisting a Person Going out in the path of Allaah Rasulullaah @@ Gives his Weapons to Hadhrat Usaama a%@$+ or to Hadhrat Ali %%($$2 Hadhrat Jabala bin Haaritha @lSWj narrates that whenever Rasulullaah k%%$ was not participating in a battle, he would give his weapons to Hadhrat Usaama B,G$&+j' or to Hadhrat Ali g@#&j'.

(2) An Ansaari gives everything he has Prepared to another Person when he Fell ill. Hadhrat Anas !WW reports that a youngster from the Banu Aslam tribe said, "0 Rasulullaah @&%! I wish to proceed in Jihaad but do not have any wealth with which to make the necessary preparations." Rasulullaah @$% sent him to a certain Ansaari saying, "He had made the necessary preparations for Jihaad but had fallen ill. Tell him that Rasulullaah k%%$ has sent Salaams to him and ask him to give you whatever he had prepared." The youngster went to the Ansaari and conveyed the message to him. The Ansaari then said to his wife, "Give him everything you have prepared for me without holding anything back. By Allaah!

Allaah will never bless anything that you hold back from him." (3) Referring a Person Going out in the path of Allaah to Someone who can Assist him Hadhrat Abu Mas'ood Ansaari ~ , G w narrates that a man came to Rasulullaah @$% and said, "Please provide transport for me because my animal has died." "I have nothing to give you," submitted Rasulullaah &@. Another Sahabi said, "0 Rasulullaah w! I shall refer him to someone who can provide transport for him." Rasulullaah 6?@ then commented, ''The one who points others towards good shall have the reward of the one who actually carries it out." (4) Rasulullaah @@ Encourages the Sahabah &E@@@j to Assist those Proceeding in the path of Allaah Hadhrat Jaabir bin Abdullaah 3,Wj reports that when Rasulullaah @$% was once embarking on an expedition, he said, "0 assembly of Muhaajireen and Ansaar! There are many of your brothers who have neither wealth nor families (who can assist them). Therefore each of you should attach two or three of them to himself." Hadhrat Jaabir %!iUw says further, "As a result, each one of us who (1) Ibn Sa'd (Vol.3 Pg.300). (2) Tabraani and Ahmad, narrating from reliable sources as confirmed by Haythami (Vo1.5 Pg.283).

(3) Abu Dawood, Muslim (Vo1.2 Pg.137) and Bayhaqi (Vo1.9 Pg.28). (4) Muslims (Vo1.2 Pg.137) and Bayhaqi (Vo1.9 Pg.28). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @%$&> (Vol-I) 5 5 5 had an animal would share a turn to ride the animal just as the others (without animals) shared their turns. I attached two or three men to myself and my turn to ride was just like the turns that they had." ('I An Ansaari Sahabi @G@Bj Assists Hadhrat Waathila bin Asqa @,g@&$$ Hadhrat Waathila bin Asqa BGi' narrates, "After Rasulullaah k%@ had announced the pending march to Tabook, I just went to my family and had returned when the first group of Sahabah @Gw had already left. I then started going around Madinah announcing, 'Who will provide transport for a man in exchange for his share of booty?' An old man from the Ansaar responded by saying, 'we shall take his share of the booty on condition that he rides in turns with us and eats with us.' When I agreed, he bade me, 'Let's proceed with the blessings of Allaah.' I then travelled with the man who was the best of travelling companions. When Allaah granted us the booty, I received a few young camels as my share and led them away to my companion.

Emerging from his tent, he sat on one of the saddle bags of his camel and said, 'Take them backwards.' (After I had done so,) He then said, 'Now take them forward.' (After doing this) He commented, 'These are fine camels you have here.' I said, 'This is the booty that I had stipulated shall be yours.' 'Keep your camels, dear nephew,' he said, 'for I had intended to have something else."' Imaam Bayhaqi says that what the Ansaari meant to say was: "By doing what I did, I had never intended to take remuneration from you. All that I want is to share in your rewards." The Statement of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood g 556 - THE LIVES OF THE SAMAH '@GWj (vo~-I) Rasulullaah @i%$ said, 'I see nothing in this world and in the Aakhirah for him besides the three Dinaars that he has taken."' ('I The Story of a man with Hadhrat Ya'la bin Munya B,G@,-&j' Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Daylami narrates that Hadhrat Ya'la bin Munya ~ C w said, "I was an old man with no servant when Rasulullaah @@ announced that an expedition was to leave. I therefore looked for someone to hire and stipulated that he would receive a full share from the booty. I finally found someone. When the time was close for our departure, he came to me and said, 'I have no idea whether there shall be any booty and I cannot say what my share will be. Why don't you rather specify a fixed amount that I would receive whether there is any booty or not.' I therefore fixed an amount of three Dinaars.

When (my share of) the booty came to me, I intended to give him his complete share but then remembered the three Dinaars. For this reason, I approached Rasulullaah @% and narrated the account to him. Rasulullaah @%! said, 'I see nothing in this world and in the Aakhirah for him as reward for this expedition besides the three Dinaars that he has specified (these Dinaars are all that he will receive) ."' (2) Those Who Proceed in the path of Allaah Using the Wealth of Others Hadhrat Maymoona bint Sa'd @EWj Asks Rasulullaah @& about this Hadhrat Maymoona bint Sa'd @Gw reports that she once asked, "0 Rasulullaah @%! Inform us about a person who cannot proceed in the path of Allaah but sponsors the means by which Jihaad can be carried out. Will this person receive the reward or the person who actually goes out?" Rasulullaah @@ replied, "He shall recqive the reward for his wealth while the one who goes out shall be rewarded for the intention he makes (he shall therefore receive no rewards if his intentions are incorrect)." (3) Sending another in One's Place The Story of Hadhrat Ali %WiG? and Another Man Hadhrat Ali bin Abi Rabee'ah ? 3 G W narrates that a man once came to Hadhrat Ali bin Abi Taalib B)X% with his son whom he intended to send on an expedition in his place. Hadhrat Ali !%%%5 said to him, "I prefer the judgement of an adult to the fighting of a youngster." (4) ( I ) Tabraani.

Haythami (Vol.5 Pg.323) has commented on the chain of narrators. (2) Bayhaqi (Vo1.2 Pg.331). (3) Tabraani. Haythami (Vo1.5 Pg.323) has commented on the chain of narrators. (4) Bayhaqi and others, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vo1.3 Pg.164). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH '@,%@!% (Vol-I) Admonishing those Who Beg from people so that they may Proceed in the path of Allaah Hadhrat Umar 3; Admonishes a Youngster Who Begged from people so that he Could Proceed in the path of Allaah Hadhrat Naafi narrates that a robust and healthy youngster once entered the Masjid.

He held a large arrow in his hand and announced, "Who will assist me to proceed in the path of Allaah?" Hadhrat Umar 3 , G m sent for him and when he was brought, Hadhrat Umar % G W announced, "Who will hire this man from me to work his fields?" One of the Ansaar said, "I shall hire him, 0 Ameerul Mu'mineen. What do you ask as his monthly salary?" When the Ansaari specified an amount, Hadhrat Umar %.GW handed the youngster over to him. The youngster had worked in the fields for several months when Hadhrat Umar ~ B w asked the Ansaari, "How is our labourer?" "He is a fine man, 0 Ameerul Mu'mineen," replied the Ansaari. Hadhrat Umar %%W then instructed the Ansaari to bring the youngster along together with his salaries that he had collected. The Ansaari then brought the youngster together with a bag of Dirhams. Hadhrat Umar 3 , G W then said (to the youngster), "Take this.

If you wish, you may proceed now in the path of Allaah and if you wish, you may sit at home." ('I Taking Loans to Proceed in Jihaad The Sahabah @,GW Seek Loans from Rasulullaah Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood @.W&G narrates that someone asked, "Have you heard Rasulullaah @'@ say anything about horses?" "Yes," he replied, "I have heard Rasulullaah @@ say, 'Virtue has been secured to the forelocks of horses until the Day of Qiyaamah. Buy with trust in Allaah and take loans with trust in Allaah.' When someone asked Rasulullaah how could a person buy with trust in Allaah and take loans with trust in Allaah, Rasulullaah replied, 'Tell (the borrower) to give you the loan until (you are able to pay him back when) the spoils of war are distributed and tell (the seller) to sell to you now until (you are able to pay him when) Allaah grants victory in battle (and you are able to pay from the share you receive of the booty). You will always remain in good stead a s long as your Jihaad remains fresh (as long as you fight with enthusiasm). Towards the end of time there shall be people who will have doubts about Jihaad. You should however continue waging Jihaad during their time and continue fighting because Jihaad will be fresh during those times as well (Allaah's assistance and booty will be found then as well)."' (2) (1) Bayhaqi, as quoted in Kanzu/ Urnmaal (Vol.2 Pg.2 17). (2) Abu Ya'la.

Haythami (Vo1.5 Pg.280) has commented on the chain of narrators. THE LIVES OF THE SRHABAH @%@&& (Vol-I) Encouraging People to Proceed in the path of Allaah and Seeing them Off Rasulullaah Walks with the Mujaahideen and Advises them Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas reports that Rasulullaah walked with them up to Baqee Gharqad when he sent them off on an expedition. He then said to them, "Proceed in the name of Allaah. 0 Allaah! Assist them." ('I When Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Yazeed BGw was once invited for a meal, he mentioned to the people that whenever Rasulullaah &@% bade Tarewell to an army, he prayed, "In Allaah's care do I hand over your Deen, your trusts and the results of your deeds." (') Hadhrat Abu Bakr s, G&5 Sees the Army of Hadhrat Usaama %@3&3j off In a narration discussing the dispatching of Hadhrat Usaama ?3C='s army, Hadhrat Hasan B,- narrates that Hadhrat Abu Bakr WGWj left his home to meet the army. As he saw them off, Hadhrat Abu Bakr W,- was walking while Hadhrat Usaama !3!3BG rode his animal. In the meanwhile, Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf %Gm was leading Hadhrat Abu Bakr %,W3s animal along.

Hadhrat Usaama %,GW% said, "0 Khalifah of Rasulullaah w! Either you ride or I shall dismount." Hadhrat Abu Bakr %3GhE instructed, "By Allaah! Neither should you dismount nor shall I ride! What harm can there be if my feet get dusty for a while in the path of Allaah? A person proceeding in the path of Allaah receives the reward of seven hundred good deeds for every step he takes. In addition to this, his status is elevated by seven hundred degrees and seven hundred of his sins are forgiven." After Hadhrat Abu Bakr %X%?% had seen them off, and was returning, he requested, "If you deem it appropriate to assist me with (leaving) Hadhrat Umar B,w (behind with me in Madinah), please do so." Hadhrat Usaama W41& then allowed Hadhrat Umar B,W to stay back.

(3) Hadhrat Yahya bin Sa'eed reports that when Hadhrat Abu Bakr BaW dispatched several armies to Shaam, he walked with Hadhrat Yazeed bin Abu Sufyaan !&GWj who was in command of one of the four armies. Hadhrat Yazeed %@,&j said to Hadhrat Abu Bakr !&,-, "Either you ride or I shall dismount." Hadhrat Abu Bakr %,- instructed, "By Allaah! Neither will you dismount nor shall I ride! I hope to be rewarded for these steps in the path of Allaah." (4) Hadhrat Jaabir Ru'ayni %,Cw narrates that as Hadhrat Abu Bakr %,W was walking as he saw an army off. He then said to them, "All praises are for Allaah Who has allowed our feet to accumulate dust in His path." Someone asked, "How (1) Haakim (Vol.2 Pg.98). (2) Haakim (Vol.2 Pg.98).

(3) Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal(Vo1.5 Pg.314). (4) Maalik and Bayhaqi, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal(Vol.2 Pg.295). THE LIVES OF THE SRFiABAH Bs%@= (Vol-I) have our feet become dusty (in the path of Allaah) when we are merely seeing them off?" Hadhrat Abu Bakr %,G%G replied, "Because we have helped them prepare, have seen them off and are making dua for them (we shall therefore also share in the rewards of going out in the path of Allaah)." (') Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~ , G b j Sees off Some People Proceeding in the path of Allaah Hadhrat Mujaahid reports that as he was proceeding in the path of Allaah, Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar $%%% came to see them off. As Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar @,aw was about to part from them, he said, "I have nothing to give you, but I have heard Rasulullaah say that whenever something is handed over in Allaah's care, Allaah protects it. I therefore hand over in Allaah's care, your Deen, your trusts and the results of your deeds." (2) Welcoming those Returning from the path of Allaah The People Came Outside Madinah when the Sahabah W,UW Returned from their Expedition to Tabook Hadhrat Saa'ib bin Yazeed @Gm says, "The people (of Madinah) came to welcome Rasulullaah $$@% when he returned from the expedition to Tabook. I also met him along with other children at Thaniyyatul Wadaa." (3) Hadhrat Saa'ib bin Yazeed BGw also reports, "When Rasulullaah @@ returned from the expedition to Tabook, the people came out of Madinah to Thaniyyatul Wadaa to welcome him.

Still a boy then, I also accompanied the others." (4) Proceeding in the path of Allaah During the month of Ramadhaan Rasulullaah @@ Proceeds to Badr and to Makkah during the Month of Ramadhaan Hadhrat Umar WZ%% says that it was during Ramadhaan that they marched with Rasulullaah &%% for the Battle of Badr and for the conquest of Makkah. (5) Another narration quotes that Hadhrat Umar ?3Gh& said, "We marched on two military expeditions with Rasulullaah @.,% during Ramadhaan; the Battle of Badr and the conquest of Makkah. On both occasions, we did not fast." (6) ( I ) Bayhaqi (Vo1.9 Pg.173). Ibn Abi Shayba has also reported the narration a s quoted in Kanzul Ummaal(Vol.2 Pg.288). (2) Bayhaqi (Vol.9 Pg.173). (3) Abu Dawood.

(4) Bayhaqi (Vo1.9 Pg. 1 75). (5) Tirmidhi, as quoted in FatlhulBaari(Vo1.4 Pg. 131). (6) Ibn Sa'd and Ahmad, as quoted in Kanzul UmmaaI(Vo1.4 Pg.329). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH (Vol-I) Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas %.3GWj says, "Three hundred and thirteen Muslims participated in the Battle of Badr. Amongst these, seventy six were from the Muhaajireen. It was on Friday the 17th of Ramadhaan that the Mushrikeen were defeated in the Battle of Badr." (') Another narration from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas S33liG states that the Sahabah 'MG&% participating in the Battle of Badr numbered just more than three hundred and ten.

The narration also adds, "The Ansaar numbered two hundred and thirty six and it was Hadhrat Ali %,Gw who carried the flag of the Muhaajireen." (2) Yet another from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas %,Gw states, "When Rasulullaah @@ left for the journey, he appointed Hadhrat Abu Ruhm Kulthoom bin Husayn bin Utba bin Khalaf Ghifaari %2ij"W as his deputy in Madinah. It was on the tenth of Ramadhaan that he left. Rasulullaah &?@ fasted and so did the Sahabah W,G& with him. However, when they reached Kudayd, an oasis located between Usfaan and Amaj, Rasulullaah @&% terminated his fast. Rasulullaah then proceeded until he set up camp at Marruz Zahraan along with the ten thousand Sahabah WGw with him." (3) Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas S G W j has also narrated that Rasulullaah proceeded in Ramadhaan to conquer Makkah and fasted until he reached Kudayd. (4) Another narration states that when Rasulullaah @@ left to conquer Makkah during Ramadhaan, he was fasting until the road passed by Qudayd at midday.

The Sahabah @,Bw were thirsty and started craning their necks (in search of water). They had started becoming uneasy when Rasulullaah &?@ asked for a cup of water. He then took it in his hand so that everyone could clearly see it. Thereafter, he drank the water and the Sahabah @ G W followed suit. 6) Recording the Names of People Proceeding in the path of Allaah i Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas %lGw narrates that Rasulullaah once said, "No strange (non-Mahram) man should ever be alone with a strange (non-Mahram) woman and no woman can travel without a Mahram." A Sahabi %Gw stood up and said that his name had been written for a particular military expedition while his wife had left to perform Hajj (he queried whether he should continue with the expedition or join his wife for Hajj). Rasulullaah @% instructed him to perform Hajj with his wife instead. (6) (1) Ahmad, as quoted in A1 Bidaaya wan Nihaaya 0101.3 Pg.269).

(2) Bazzaar. Tabraani have also reported the narration and Haythami (Vo1.6 Pg.93) has commented on the chain of narrators. (3) Ibn Is'haaq and al-Bukhari, as quoted in A/ Bidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.4 Pg.285). Tabraani has also reported the narration from reliable sources, as confirmed by Haythami (Vo1.6 Pg.167). (4) Abdur Razzaaq and Ibn Abi Shaybah. (5) Abdur Razzaaq, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vo1.4 Pg.330). al-Bukhari, Muslim and Nasa'ee have also reported the narration, as quoted in /amid Fawaa'id (vol. 1 pg. 159).

(6) al-Bukhari. THE LlVES OF THE SAHABAH @gw5 (Vol-1) Performing Salaah and Eating Upon Returning from the path of Allaah Rasulullaah @@ Performs Salaah upon his Return Hadhrat Ka'b BGWj narrates that whenever Rasulullaah @@$ returned from a journey during the morning, he would first enter the Masjid and perform two Rakaahs salaah before being seated. ( I ) Another narration from Hadhrat Jaabir ?&w states that he accompanied Rasulullaah on a journey and when they returned, Rasulullaah said to him, "Enter the Masjid and perform two Rakaahs salaah." (2) Slaughtering an Animal upon Returning to Feed People Hadhrat Jaabir %Gw has also narrated that when Rasulullaah &%?@ once returned to Madinah, he slaughtered a cow or a camel. Another narration quotes that Hadhrat Jaabir ~ B M said, "Rasulullaah k!&$ purchased a camel from me for two Awqiya and a Dirham or for two Dirhams. When he reached Siraar, Rasulullaah @%% had a cow slaughtered and the Sahabah @Wj ate from it. Thereafter when he reached Madinah, Rasulullaah @$$ instructed me to first go the Masjid to perform two Rakaahs salaah.

Rasulullaah t@@ then weighed out the price for my camel and paid me." (3) Women Proceed in the path of Allaah Hadhrat Aa'isha @W&5 Participated in the Banu Mustaliq expedition Hadhrat Aa'isha says, "Whenever Rasulullaah @$@ embarked on an expedition, he would draw lots between his wives and whoever's name was drawn would accompany him. When the Banu Mustaliq expedition was to take place, Rasulullaah @?% again drew lots as he usually did. This time my name emerged as the one to accompany him. Rasulullaah @% therefore took me along. During those times women ate just enough to sustain themselves. The flab on their bodies was therefore less and they were lighter in weight.

For this reason I would sit in my carriage when it was loaded on my camel. The men who fastened the carriage to the camel for me would lift the carriage from the bottom, lift me up and place the carriage on to the camel. They would then secure it with ropes, take the camel by the head and lead it along. After the journey was done, Rasulullaah @@ left (for Madinah) and we were close to Madinah when we set up came and spent part of the night there. When the announcer announced that it was time to depart, everyone got ready to move. Wearing a necklace of mine that was decorated with onyx from the Yemeni tribe of Dhifaar, I went (out of the camp) to relieve myself.

When I had completed, the necklace had slipped from my neck without me knowing it. It was only after returning to my carriage that I felt my neck and could not find it. The people had (1) al-Bukhari. (2) al-Bukhari. (3) al-Bukhari. 5 62 THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @,g@% (Vol-I) already started leaving when I returned to the place I had been. There I looked for it until I eventually found it.

The men who usually tied my carriage had by then already tied it to the camel. Thinking that I was inside, they did what they always did and took the carriage away. Without even once suspecting (that I was not inside), they picked up the carriage and loaded it on to the camel. They then took the camel by the head and led it away. When I eventually returned to the camp, there was not a soul in sight. Everyone had left.

I then spread out my shawl at the place where I had been and lay down. I knew that once my absence was detected, people would return to where I was (to search for me). By Allaah! I was still lying there when Safwaan bin Mu'attal Sulami 3 G W j passed by. He had fallen behind the expedition for some reason and had not spent the night in the camp. Seeing my silhouette, he came closer until he stopped by me.

He had seen me before we were instructed to don the Hijaab and when he saw that it was I lying there, he exclaimed in astonishment, 'Innaa Lillaahi wa Innaa Ilayhi Raaji'oon! The wife of Rasulullaah @@!' I was properly wrapped up in my clothing when he said, 'May Allaah have mercy on you. How did you get left behind?' I did not speak a word to him. He brought his camel next to me and said, 'Mount the camel and stay behind me.' I mounted the camel and he led it quickly along by its head, in search of the rest. By Allaah! Neither did we catch up with the others until the morning, nor did they notice my absence.

The army had set up camp and were resting when Safwaan BGGj was seen leading me on the camel. It was then that the slanderers said what they did (about me being and adulteress), causing much tumult amongst the army. I swear by Allaah that I was then still in the dark concerning what was happening. After we had returned to Madinah, no,news had still reached me (about the slander) when I happened to fall terribly ill. In the meanwhile, the news had reached Rasulullaah and my parents, none of whom breathed a word to me. All that I noticed was a lack in the affection that Rasulullaah usually showed towards me.

Whereas he expressed tremendous love and affection towards me whenever I fell ill, he did not do so this time. This greatly disappointed me. When he came to me as my mother was nursing me, he asked, 'How are you feeling?' That was all he said. I eventually grew upset with his apparent indifference and asked, '0 Rasulullaah @@! Permit me to move to my mother's place for she has been nursing me all along. When Rasulullaah &@%! indicated that it was not a problem, I moved to my mother's.

I was then still completely in the dark about what had been happening until I had started to recover from my illness after twenty odd days. We Arabs were not accustomed to building toilets inside our houses like the non-Arabs do. We disliked this and regarded it as something deplorable. We used to go outside Madinah (to relieve ourselves) and every night us women would go there (together). I had gone out to relieve myself one day in the company of Ummu Mistah who was the daughter of Abu Ruhm bin Abdul Muttalib. By Allaah!

We were still walking when she tripped over her shawl and exclaimed[ 'May +,:,I //,," . . THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @.b&+j (IW-I) 5 6 3 Mistah be destroyed!' 'By Allaah!' I reproved, 'What a terrible thing to say about a man from amongst the Muhaajireen who has participated in the Battle of Badr!' She then asked, 'Has the news not yet reached you, 0 daughter of Abu Bakr?' 'What news?' I enquired. She then informed me about what the slanderers were saying. 'Has all this really been happening?' I asked in disbelief. 'Yes,' she replied, 'I swear by Allaah that it certainly has.' By Allaah! (After hearing all of this) I was unable to even relieve myself properly and returned.

I then wept continuously until I actually thought that my liver would burst. I said to my mother, 'May Allaah forgive you! The people have been saying what they have said and you didn't even mention a word to me!' my mother responded by saying, 'Take it easy, dear daughter! When a beautiful woman has a husband who loves her greatly and has co-wives as well, it does happen that the wives and other people pick on her.' Unknown to me, Rasulullaah had already delivered a sermon to the people. After praising Allaah, he said, ' 0 pe;ople! What is the matter with some of you who cause me hurt with regards to my family by saying things that are not true?

I swear by Allaah that I see only good in my wives. They are also making allegations about a man (Hadhrat Safwaan bin Mu'attal i33W) about whom I also swear that I know only as a good man. He never enters any of my rooms without me with him.' Most of the slander was publicised by (the Munaafiq) Abdullaah bin Ubay bin Salool along with some men from the Khazraj tribe. Also involved were Mistah ! 3 G W and Hamna bint Jahash @W%. Hamna bint Jahash was involved because her sister Zaynab bint Jahash @Gw was a wife of Rasulullaah and from all the other wives of Rasulullaah @@, she was the only one who was of any competition to me. Since Allaah protected Zaynab @GWj because of her piety, she had only good words to say (and did not slander me).

On the other hand, Hamna @GWj passed around plenty of slander to spite me for the sake of her sister. In this manner, she defamed only herself. After Rasulullaah @@ had delivered the sermon, Hadhrat Usayd bin Hudhayr 3 , G S j (of the Aws tribe) said, '0 Rasulullaah w! Had the slanderers been from the Aws tribe, we would have dealt with them on your behalf. However, if they are from our brothers of the Khazraj tribe, we shall do as you command. By Allaah!

They ought to be executed!' I t was then that Hadhrat Sa'd bin Ubaadah 3Wj stood up. Although he was always regarded as a good man, he retorted by saying (to Hadhrat Usayd !&5=+), 'By Allaah! You are lying! They shall not be executed! I swear by Allaah that you say this only because you know that they are from the Khazraj. You would never have said it had you known that they were from your tribe!' Hadhrat Usayd bin Hudhayr 3,GWj replied, 'By Allaah!

It is you who are lying! You must be a Munaafiq since you are defending the Munaafiqeen!' The Sahabah @,GW (belonging to the Aws and the Khazraj tribes) stood up to confront each other until a fight almost erupted between the two tribes. Rasulullaah @@ descended from the pulpit and came to me. After some time THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @g!@d&> (Vol-I) Rasulullaah was still sitting where he was when (revelation started descending on him and) he started swooning as he did when revelation descended. A shawl was placed over Rasulullaah &%% and a leather pillow was placed beneath his head. By Allaah!

When I saw this happen, I neither felt any fear nor was I worried in the least because I knew that I was innocent and that Allaah would never be unjust towards me. Not so for my parents. I swear by the Being Who controls the life of Aa'isha that as long as the condition did not leave Rasulullaah m, I thought that the two of them would die out of fear that Allaah would prove the slander of the people to be true. Rasulullaah @# sat up after the condition had passed and although it was a cold day, beads of perspiration decorated his face like pearls. As he wiped the perspiration from his face, he said, 'Good news, 0 Aa'isha! Allaah has confirmed your innocence.' 'All praise be to Allaah!' I exclaimed.

Rasulullaah @!?% then went out to the people and delivered a sermon. He recited to them the verses of the Qur'aan that Allaah had revealed in this regard and instructed that Mistah bin Uthaatha Hassaan bin Thaabit !&QWj and Hamna bint Jahash Wiw be lashed according to the prescribed penalty because of the part they played in spreading the accusation of immoral behaviour. ( I ) Another detailed narration quoted that Hadhrat Aa'isha Ww added, "(After the verses of my innocence were revealed) My mother said to me, 'Stand up and go to Rasulullaah k%%$ (to thank him).' I said, 'I swear by Allaah that I shall not go to him and'shall thank none but Allaah for it was Allaah Who confirmed my innocence.' Allaah revealed ten verses beginning with: J a w 9 0 J * a a a,u/ 9 .G 6 t\\ 2 4 1 ip, (...... .Xy A+& d Y C Ij $4 yl JI 01) 0 I l I It was indeed a (hypocritical) group from you that brought (initiated) the slander.. . {Surah Noor, verse 1 1 ) (My father) Abu Bakr @,- used to support Mistah @,CW because he was related to us and because he was very poor. However, after the verses attesting to my innocence were revealed, Abu Bakr ~ G w said, 'I swear by Allaah that I shall never support him because of what he said about Aa'isha!' It was then that Allaah revealed the verse: The high ranking and wealthy ones among you (like Abu Bakr % W 5 ) should not take an oath not to spend on their relatives, the poor and on those who migrate in Allaah's path. (Instead of bearing a grudge against these people,,) They should (rather) forgive and pardon. Do you (1) Ibn Is'haaq.

Bukhari and Muslim have also reported the narration from Zuhri, as quoted in A1 Bidaaya wan Nihaaya pfo1.4 Pg. 160). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH 'eGw (Vol-1) not like Allaah to forgive you? Uust asyou would like Allaah to fomve you for your shortcomings, you should also forgive the shortcomings of others. Be like) Allaah (Who) is Most Forgiving, Most Merciful. {Surah Noor, verse 22) (Upon revelation of this verse,) Abu Bakr ~ , E w said, 'By Allaah! Of course I would like Allaah to forgive me.' He then continued giving Mistah ~ , G W the allowance he had been giving him and said, 'I swear by Allaah that I shall never stop giving it to him ever."' ( I ) A Woman from the Banu Ghifaar Tribe Accompanies Rasulullaah on a Military expedition A lady from the Banu Ghifaar tribe narrates, "Together with a few women from the Banu Ghifaar, I approached Rasulullaah @@ and requested, ' 0 Rasulullaah @! We want to accompany you on the expedition ahead (to Khaybar) so that we may nurse the wounded and assist the Muslims in any way we can.' Rasulullaah @% replied, '(You are welcome) With the blessings of Allaah.' We then went with Rasulullaah k%%%.

Since I was a very young girl, Rasulullaah @& put me to sit behind him on the satchel of his camel. When Rasulullaah &%@ dismounted from the camel the next morning, I also dismounted from the satchel and was surprised to find blood on it. It was the first time that I had menstruated so I was terribly embarrassed and clung on to the camel. Gauging what had happened to me, Rasulullaah @% said, 'What's the matter? Have you perhaps menstruated?' When I replied in the affirmative, Rasulullaah said, 'Get yourself organised and then get a utensil of water. Add some salt to the water and then wash off the part of the satchel that had blood on it.

You may then return to your seat."' She continues the story by saying, "After Allaah had given us victory at Khaybar, Rasulullaah gave us (women) a small share of the spoils. Rasulullaah took this necklace you see on my neck and gave it to me. Rasulullaah @@ personally hung it on my neck and I have sworn by Allaah that it would never leave my neck." The necklace remained on her neck until she passed away, when she requested that it be buried with her. Whenever she took a bath after menstruating, she always added salt to the water and even made a request that salt be added to the water used to bathe her dead body. The Story of a Woman who Left in the path of Allaah and Her Goat Hadhrat Humayd bin Hilaal narrates that a man from the Banu Tufaawa tribe often passed by them and would narrate Ahadeeth to their tribe. He once (1) Ahmad, as quoted in the Taheer of Ibn Katheer (Vo1.3 Pg.270).

Tabraani has also reported the narration in detail, as quoted in Majma'uzZawaa'id(Vo1.9 Pg.232). (2) Ibn Is'haaq, a s quoted by Ahrnad and Abu Dawood. Waaqidi has reported the narration from Hadhrat umayyah bint Abu Silt W3Q!&j, as quoted in Al Bidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.4 Pg.204). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH '@Gb3 (Vol-I) narrated, "I arrived in Madinah with one of our caravans. After selling our wares, 1 told myself that I should meet with Rasulullaah and inform the others at home about him. When I came to him, Rasulullaah @@ pointed out a house to me and said, 'A woman who lived in that house went out on an expedition with the army and left behind twelve goats and her needle with which she used to knit.

However, she lost one of her goats and her needle. She then prayed, '0 my Rabb! You have undertaken to protect those who go out in Your path in every way. I have however lost one of my goats and my needle. I ask You in Your name for my goat and my needle.' Rasulullaah $?%% then described to me the determined manner in which she prayed to Allaah. By the next morning she had her goat and another just like it as well as her needle with another needle just like it.

There she comes. There she is. You may ask her if you like.' 'No,' I replied, 'I believe what you say."' (') Hadhrat' Ummu Haraam bint Milhaan @Gwj the Aunt of Hadhrat Anas %%?@.& goes Out in the path of Allaah Hadhrat Anas W$&j narrates that Rasulullaah @@ once visited Hadhrat Ummu Haraam bint Milhaan Ww, where he lay down to sleep. He then w3ke up smiling. When she asked him why he smiled, Rasulullaah @&& replied, "I saw (in a dream) some people from my Ummah who were navigating the green seas in the path of Allaah looking as if they were kings on their thrones." Hadhrat Ummu Haraam @Wj said, "0 Rasulullaah w! Pray to Allaah that I should be amongst them." Rasulullaah @?% prayed, "0 Allaah!

Make her from amongst them." Rasulullaah then again fell asleep and again woke up smiling. When she again asked him the reason for the smiling, he gave her the same reply. When she again asked him to pray that she should be amongst them, he said, "You are with the first group and not with the second." Hadhrat Anas SGw says that Hadhrat Ummu Haraam @GW married Hadhrat Ubaadah bin Saamit 3!3Wj and joined the naval expedition with Bint Qaradha (the wife of Hadhrat Mu'aawiya 33%). However, upon return she was riding an animal when it bolted. This caused her to fall and she passed away. (2) The services of Women in Jihaad Women March with Rasulullaah @& to Tend to the ill and Wounded Hadhrat Ummu Sulaym I%- narrates that several women from the Ansaar proceeded on military expeditions with Rasulullaah m, where they would provide water for the ill and treat the wounded.

(3) ..................... (1) Ahmad, narrating from reliable sources as confirmed by Haythami (Vo1.5 Pg.277). (2) al-Bukhari. (3) Tabraani, narrating from reliable sources as confirmed by Haythami (Vo1.5 Pg.324). THE LlVES OF THE SAHABAH ~,g$!?&$ (Vol-1) Hadhrat Anas S,Bw narrates that Hadhrat Ummu Sulaym WGW and other women of the Ansaar would march with Rasulullaah @.?@ on military expeditions. Their function was to provide water and tend to the wounded.

(I) The Services of Hadhrat Rubayyi Bint Mu'awwidh m@@j', Hadhrat Ummu Atiyya @E@$5 and Hadhrat Layla Ghifaariyya WE@= in Jihaad Hadhrat Rubayyi Bint Mu'awwidh reports that when they (women) were with Rasulullaah &?@ on military expeditions, they would provide water (for the soldiers), treat the wounded and retrieve the bodies of the dead. ( 2 ) Another narration of Bukhari quotes that she said, "We (women) would proceed on military expeditions with Rasulullaah @% where we would fetch water for the people, serve them and return the dead and wounded to Madinah (when the battlefield was close to Madinah)." (3) ........................ Hadhrat Ummu Atiyya li'B3&% who was from the Ansaar says, "I accompanied (the army 00 Rasulullaah @?%$ on seven military expeditions. I would stay Behind in their camp preparing food for them, nursing their wounded and tending to those with various diseases." (4) .......................... Hadhrat Layla Ghifaariyya - narrates, "I used to proceed on military expeditions with Rasulullaah to nurse the wounded." (5) The Services of Hadhrat Aa'isha ~ G N & j , Hadhrat Ummu Sulaym - and Hadhrat Ummu Saleet @GWj During the Battle of Uhud Hadhrat Anas SB3W says, "When the Muslims suffered some defeat during the Battle of Uhud and were unable to stay with Rasulullaah m, I saw Aa'isha Ci8WM the daughter of Abu Bakr iBW and Ummu Sulaym @ C W with their shawls folded high (to allow free movement). I could see their ankle bracelets as they ran with water bags." Another narration states that the two of them were carrying water bags on their backs, emptying the water into the mouths of the wounded and then returning to refill them.

They then again returned to empty the water into the mouths of the injured.(6) ......................... Hadhrat Tha'laba bin Abu Maleek Sf43W narrates that Hadhrat Umar S G W was once distributing some cloth amongst the women of Madinah. When a single good cloth was still left over, some people with him said, "0 Ameerul (1) Muslim and Tirmidhi. (2) al-Bukhari. (3) Ahmad has also reported the narration, as quoted in Muntaqa. (4) Ahmad, Muslim and lbn Maajah, as quoted in Muntaqa.

(5) Tabraani. Haythami (Vo1.5 Pg.324) has commented on the chain of narrators. (6) al-Bukhari, Muslims and Bayhaqi (Vol.9 Pg.30). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @@@= (VolI ) Mu'mineen! Give it to the granddaughter of Rasulullaah married to you." They were referring to Hadhrat Ummu Kulthoom ~ G w , the daughter of Hadhrat Ali W3wj (and Hadhrat Faatima WGWj). Hadhrat Umar 9 G W j said, "Ummu Saleet is more deserving." Hadhrat Ummu Saleet WGw was a woman from the Ansaar who had pledged allegiance to Rasulullaah m.

Hadhrat Umar ?BW&j went on to explain, "Because she sewed water bags for us during the Battle of uhud." ( I ) Women Proceed for the Battle of Khaybar to Render Services The grandmother of Hadhrat Hashraj bin Ziyaad L@G(d%j narrates that women also accompanied Rasulullaah @@ for the Battle of Khaybar. In her narration she mentions that when Rasulullaah k%% asked them the reason for going, they replied, "We are going out to weave ropes from animal hair to assist in the path of Allaah. We shall also nurse the wounded, retrieve arrows and give the soldiers barley porridge to drink." (2) .......................... Hadhrat Zuhri narrates that women also participated in the battles with Rasulullaah @%% by providing water for the Mujaahideen and nursing the wounded. (3) Women Fighting in Jihaad in the path of Allaah Hadhrat Ummu Ammaara @%= Fights in the Battle of Uhud Hadhrat Sa'eed bin Abu Zaid Ansaari !BW4&.j narrates from Hadhrat Ummu Sa'd bint Sa'd bin Rabee G8GWj that she 'used to go to her maternal aunt Hadhrat Ummu Ammaara G8w and ask her to relate her story. Hadhrat Ummu Arnmaara lB%&&j would say, "It was at the beginning of the day that I ventured out with a bag of water to see what was happening to the Muslims.

When I reached Rasulullaah w, he was with his companions and the Muslims were enjoying victory and steadfastness. When the Muslims later started losing the battle, I drew close to Rasulullaah @% and openly started fighting. As I fended off the Mushrikeen from Rasulullaah &?%, I also fired some arrows with a bow until I sustained many injuries." The narrator Hadhrat Ummu Sa'd @GM says that she noticed a very deep wound on the shoulder of Hadhrat Ummu Ammaara W W and asked her who had afflicted it. She replied, "It was Ibn Qami'Ahmad. May Allaah disgrace him! When the Sahabah WGWj had withdrawn from Rasulullaah @%, he came shouting, 'Show me where is Muhammad!

I cannot be safe if he is safe!' Myself, ( 1 ) al-Bukhari. Abu Nu'aym and Abu Ubayd have also reported the narration, a s quoted in Kanzul Ummaa/(Vol.7 Pg.97). (2) Abu Dawood. (3) Abdur Razzaaq, as quoted in FatlhulBaari(Vol.6 Pg.51). 5 70 THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @%$!= (Vol-1) Mus'ab bin Umayr 3 G W j and a few others who had remained with Rasulullaah 68% also confronted him. It was then that he afflicted this wound to me. Although I struck several blows at him with my sword, the enemy of Allaah was wearing two coats of armour." (') Hadhrat Umaarah bint Ghaziyyah narrates that during the Battle of Uhud, Hadhrat Ummu Ammaara @GWj killed a Mushrik horseman.

Another narration quotes that Hadhrat Umar S G W j said, "I heard Rasulullaah say, 'Whether it was to the right or to the left, in whichever direction I turned I saw her (Hadhrat Ummu Ammaara @Gw) fighting in my defence."' (2) In yet another narration, Hadhrat Hamza bin Sa'eed S G W j narrates that some woollen shawls were once brought to Hadhrat Umar EKW5. Amongst them was a very large one of excellent quality. Some people indicated that it was of great value and should be sent to Safiyya bint Ubayd who was recently married to Hadhrat Umar ~,G+&+'s son Abdullaah S.G+j. However, Hadhrat Umar %G@!+j said, "I shall send it to someone who is more deserving to it, namely Ummu Ammaara Nusayba bint Ka'b @G&j about whom I heard Rasulullaah say, 'Whether it was to the right or to the left, in whichever direction I turned I saw her fighting in my defence."' (3) Hadhrat Safiyya @GCut@j Fights During the Battle of Uhud and the Battle of Khandaq Hadhrat Hishaam narrates from his father that when the Muslims were being defeated during the Battle of Uhud, Hadhrat Safiyya Wm arrived with a spear in her hand to smite the (retreating) Muslims in the face (and send them back to the battlefield). Rasulullaah @@ then said (to her son Hadhrat Zubayr 3BWj), "0 Zubayr! Look after the lady (your mother)." (4) Hadhrat Abbaad narrates that (during the Battle of Khandaq), Hadhrat Safiyya bint Ab.dul Muttalib @Gw was in a fortress called Faari, which belonged to Hadhrat Hassaan bin Thaabit S G 5 j .

She narrates, "Hassaan SCwj was with us women and children in the fortress when a Jew passed by and started circling the fortress. The Jewish Banu Qurayzah tribe had also declared war on Rasulullaah &%% and had severed the ties they had with him. There was none to defend us from the Jews since Rasulullaah and the Muslims were at the necks of the enemy and were unable to turn their attention towards us. When this intruder suddenly came upon us, I said, '0 Hassaan! As you can see, this Jew is circling the fortress. By Allaah!

I fear that he will inform the Jews behind us about our secrets while Rasulullaah and his companions are occupied elsewhere. Go down and kill him.' ~ a s s a a n ?3Gm replied, 'May Allaah forgive you, 0 Daughter of (1) Ibn Hishaam, as quoted in A/ Bidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.4 Pg.34). Waaqidi has also reported the narration, as quoted in Isaaba (Vo1.4 Pg.479). (2) Waaqidi, as quoted in Isaaba (Vo1.4 Pg.479). (3) Ibn Sa'd narrating from Waaqidi, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal(Vo1.7 Pg.98). (4) Ibn Sa'd, as quoted in lsaaba (Vo1.4 Pg.439).

T H E LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @,G'@&z (Vol-I) Abdul Muttalib. By Allaah! You know well that I am unable to do that.' When he said this to me and I saw that I could expect no support from him, I took a tent peg and came down from the fortress. I then struck the Jew until he was dead. After finishing off with him, 1 returned to the fortress and said, '0 Hassaan! Go down and take his possessions.

The only thing that prevented me from taking them myself was that he is a man.' Hassaan %Gh$j said, 'I have no need for his possessions, 0 daughter of Abdul Muttalib."' (') Hadhrat Ummu Sulaym L8Gw Takes up a Dagger to Fight in the Battle of Hunayn Hadhrat Anas @ G W narration during the Battle of Hunayn, Hadhrat Abu Talha %G&3 came laughing to Rasulullaah @&. He said, "0 Rasulullaah w! Have you seen (my wife) Ummu Sulaym with a dagger in her hand?" Rasulullaah @@ asked, "0 Ummu Sulaym! What do you intend doing with that?" She replied, "My intention is to use it to stab any Mushrik who comes close to me." (2) Hadhrat Anas ~,Ge%jreports that during the Battle of Hunayn, Hadhrat Ummu Sulaym @Gw took a dagger and kept it with her. When Hadhrat Abu Talha ~,G$&j saw her with it, he said to Rasulullaah @&, "Look at Ummu Sulaym with a dagger!" "What is this dagger for?" Rasulullaah @g asked her. She replied, "I am keeping it to tear the belly of any Mushrik who approaches me." This made Rasulullaah @& smile.

(3) Hadhrat Asmaa bint Yazeed L8Gwj Kills Nine of the Enemy During the Battle of Yarmook Hadhrat Muhaajir narrates that Hadhrat Asmaa bint Yazeed bin Sakan @Wj was the cousin of Hadhrat Mu'aadh bin Jabal 3Gwj. Using a tent peg, she killed nine Romans during the Battle of Yarmook. (4) Refusing Permission for Women to Proceed in the path of Allaah Rasulullaah @@ Refuses Permission for Hadhrat Ummu Kabsha @CCu,@2j to Proceed in Jihaad Hadhrat Ummu Kabsha @W&2j belonged to the Banu Qudhaa'a clan of the Udhra tribe. when she once requested permission from Rasulullaah @& to participate in a particular expedition, Rasulullaah @& refused. She said, "0 Rasulullaah @%%! I do not wish to fight. All I intend doing is to nurse the wounded and sick (1) Ibn Is'haaq, as quoted in A1 Bidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.4 Pg.108).

Bayhaqi (Vo1.6 Pg.308) has also reported the narration from various sources. One of his narrations state that Hadhrat Safiyya @3Wj was the first women to kill a Mushrik. Refer also to lsaaba (Vo1.4 Pg.349), Kanzul Ummaal (Vo1.7 Pg.99) and Majma'uzZawaa'id(Vo1.6 Pg. 133) for further references. (2) Ibn Abi Shayba, a s quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vol.5 Pg.307). Ibn Sa'd has also reported the narration, as quoted in fsaaba (Vo1.4 Pg.461). (3) Muslim.

(4) Tabraani, narrating from reliable sources as confirmed by Haythami (Vol.9 Pg.260). 5 72 THE LlVES OF THE SAHABAH @%@!% (Vol-I) and to give water to the ill." Rasulullaah replied, "Had I not feared that this would become a regular practice and that people would say, ' ~ u t she went out (why can't I)', I would have granted you permission. You should rather stay at home." (') The Reward for Obedience to One's Husband and Fulfilling His Rights Equals that of Jihaad Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas 3EWj narrates that a woman once came to Rasulullaah @& and said, "0 Rasulullaah w! I have been sent to represent all the women before you. Allaah has made Jihaad compulsory on the men. They are rewarded when they suffer any injuries and if they are martyred, they remain alive by their Rabb and are sustained. On the other hand, all we women do is to serve the men.

What rewards will we then receive?" Rasulullaah replied, "Make it clear to every woman you meet that the reward for obedience to the husband and for fulfilling his rights equals this (reward for Jihaad). However, there are few of you who do this." (2) Towards the end of a narration in Tabraani, it is reported that a woman came to Rasulullaah @% and asked, "I have been sent to you as an envoy from the other women. Every woman who knows about my coming here and every woman who does not know about it have wished me to come. Allaah is the Rabb of men and women alike and he is also the Rabb of women. Similarly, you are Allaah's Rasool to men and women. Allaah has made Jihaad compulsory on the men.

They receive the booty when they do well (and are victorious) and if they are martyred, they remain alive by their Rabb and are.sustained. Which good deed (of a woman) can equal these deeds of men?". Rasulullaah w replied, "Obedience to their husbands and recognising the rights they owe. However, there are few of you who actually do this." (3) Children March and Fight in Jihaad A Child Fights and is Injured in the Battle of Uhud Hadhrat Sha'bi narrates that when the Battle of Uhud was to take place, a woman gave her son a sword. Because he was unable to carry it, she tied it securely to his arm using leather straps. She then took him to Rasulullaah @@ saying, "0 Rasulullaah &!

This son of mine shall fight for you." (As the battle progressed) Rasulullaah said to the boy, "Dear son! Attack here" and "Dear son! Attack there". The boy was later wounded and fell to the ground. When he was brought to Rasulullaah @@, Rasulullaah @%! said, "Dear son! You must be terrified?" "No, 0 Rasulullaah w," he replied, "Not at all." (4) (1) Tabraani, narrating from reliable sources as confirmed by Haythami ('01.5 Pg.323).

(2) Bazzaar. (3) Tabtaani, as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb (Vo1.3 Pg.336). (4) Ibn AbiShayba, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal(Vo1.5 Pg.277). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @.GWj (I/o~- I ) 5 73 Hadhrat Umayr bin Abi Waqqaas %,Gwj Weeps and is Granted Permission Hadhrat Sa'd bin Abi Waqqaas ~,Gh3; narrates that Rasulullaah k%% sent Hadhrat Umayr bin Abi Waqqaas 9 G w back as they were proceeding to Badr because Rasulullaah $&$ thought that he was too young. However, when Hadhrat Umayr 9,GW; started weeping (out of disappointment), Rasulullaah @% granted him permission. Hadhrat Sa'd bin Abi Waqqaas 3l5W; says, "I then tied a knot on the belt that held his sword (because it was too large for him).

I also participated in the Battle of Badr at a time when there was only a single hair on my face that I could hold in my fingers (because my beard had just started growing)." ('I Hadhrat Umayr bin Abi Waqqaas %%W is Martyred Hadhrat Sa'd bin Abi Waqqaas 9 G w says, "Before we presented ourselves to Rasulullaah @$& for the Battle of Badr, I noticed my brother Umayr bin Abi Waqqaas 9,Gw hiding from Rasulullaah @$&. 'What is the matter, dear brother?' I asked. '1 fear that Rasulullaah %@ would see me and send me back (to Madinah) thinking that I am too young whereas I would love to march so that Allaah should bless me with martyrdom.' When he was presented to Rasulullaah m, Rasulullaah @%$ asked him to return. However, when he started weeping, Rasulullaah @@ permitted him. I then tied knots to. the belt that held his sword because of his small size. He was later martyred at the tender age of sixteen." (2) (1) Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Kanzd Ummaal (Vol.5 Pg.270).

Haakim (Vo1.3 Pg.88) and Baghawi have also reported the narration. (2) Ibn Sa'd, as quoted in Isaaba (Vo1.3 Pg.135). Bazzaar has also reported the narration from reliable sources as confirmed by Haythami (Vo1.6 Pg.69).