Chapter Nine

The Chapter About How the Sahabah ~,~~ Relinquished their Carnal Desires This chapter highlights how the Sahabah l®~ relinquished the instinctive feelings they had for their parents, their children, their brothers, their spouses, their families, their wealth, their businesses and their homes so that they could cling to the loveofAllaah, thelove of Rasulullaah ~ and the love of every Muslim attached to Allaah and Rasulullaah ~. The chapter also highlights how honoured every person who had been attached to Rasulullaah ~~ in any way Severing Ties with the Period of Ignorance to Strengthen Ties with Islaam Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah bin Jarraah ~~ Kills his Father During the Battle of Badr Hadhrat Ibn Showdhab reports that the father of Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah ~~ kept confronting him during the Battle of Badr as Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah ~~ continued avoiding him. However, when his father 's confrontations became too persistent, Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah ~~ killed him. It was then that Allaah revealed the following verse: iC \ T~t? jJj Dj.::jj:JJI ~L;.:; "j~T~~~, ~;Jlj ~~ ,,~~ ~jJ ~~) (n ~T4.b~ OJ,.,....) You will not find people who believe in Allaah and the Last Day befriending those who oppose Allaah and His Rasool ~ even though they (those who oppose Allaah and Rasulullaah~) are their fathers, their sons, their brothers or their families. These (Mu'mjneen who mE LIVES OF mE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2) disassodate tram their relatives who oppose Allaah and Rasulullaah ~) are the people in whose hearts Allaah has written (entrenched) Imaan and whom Allaah assists with His mercy. Allaah shall enter them into gardens beneath which rivers flow where they shall live forever.

Allaah is pleased with them and they are pleased with Him. They are the group of AIlaah.. Behold! The group of Allaah shall be the only successful ones. {Surah Mujaadalah, ~erse 22}(1) The Incident of Two Sahabah ~lZ~ with their fathers Hadhrat Maalik bin Umayr ~~ who had seen the Period of Ignorance reports that a man came to Rasulullaah ~ and said, "Amongst the enemy I encountered my father. When he uttered ugly words of blasphemy against you, I was unable to control myself and killed him with a thrust of my spear." Rasulullaah ~ remained silent. Thereafter, another man arrived and said, "when I confronted my father in battle, I left him, hoping that someone else should rather kill him." This time Rasulullaah _ again remained silent.

(2) The Son of Abdullaah bin Ubay Seeks Permission to Execute his Father Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah ~ narrates that Rasulullaah _ once passed by Abdullaah bin Ubay who was sitting on the shade of a fortress. Abdullaah bin ubay passed a remark saying, ''The son of Ibn Kabshah(3) has thrown dirt on our faces." Abdullaah bin Ubay's son Hadhrat Abdullaah ~ then said, "0 Rasulullaah ~! I swear by the Being who has given you honour that if you wish, I shall bring my father's head to you (after executing him)." Rasulullaah ~ replied, "No. You should rather continue treating your father well and being good to him." (4) Another narration from Hadhrat Abdullaah ~ the son of Abdullaah bin ubay says that when he requested permissio{l from Rasulullaah ~ to execute his father, Rasulullaah ~ told him not to. (5) Yet another narration from Hadhrat Aasim bin Umar bin Qataadah states that Hadhrat Abdullaah ®~ the son of Abdullaah bin Ubay bin Salool once came to Rasulullaah ~~ and said, "0 Rasulullaah ~! The news has reached me that you intend having Abdullaah bin Ubay executed because of what you have heard about him.

If you are really going to do so, give me the instruction and I (I) Abu NU'aym in his Hi/ya (Vol.! Pg. IOl). Bayhaqi (VoL9 Pg.27) and Haaidm have reported a similar narration but Bayhaqi has commented on the Ghain of narrators. Tabraani has reported a similar narration from reliable sources, as quoted in lsaabah (VoL2 Pg.253). {2l Bayhaqi (VoL9 Pg.27). Bayhaqi has also commented on the chain of narrators.

(3) Ibn Kabshah was the name of either Rasulullaah ~'s maternal grandfather or the title of his wet-nurse Hadhrat Haleema Iii.!il\l..~'s family. Rasulullaah ~ was therefore sometimes called 'Ibn Abi Kabshah' (the son ofAbu Kabshah). (4) Bazaar, reporting from reliable sources as confirmed by Haythami (Vo\.9 Pg.318). (5) Tabraani. THE LWES OF THE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2) shall bring his head to you. By Allaah!

All of the Khazraj tribe know well that there is none amongst them who honours their father more than I do. I fear that if you give the instruction to another person and he kills my father, my carnal self will not allow me to see my father's executioner walk freely amongst the people. I may then kill him, as a result of which I shall enter Jahannam for killing a Mu'min for the life of a Kaafir." Rasulullaah ~ replied, "(Instead of executing him) We shall rather be lenient with him and continue treating him well as long as he remains with us." (I) Hadhrat Usaama bin Zaid ~ narrates that when Rasulullaah ~ returned from the military offensive against the Banu Mustaliq tribe, Hadhrat Abdullaah ~~ the son of Abdullaah bin Ubay stood up and drew his sword before his father saying, "I swear by Allaah. That I shall not sheath my sword until you say, 'Muhammad ~ is honourable while we are low.',,(2) Abdullaah bin Ubay then said, "Shame on you! Muhammad ~ is honourable while we are low." When Rasulullaah ~ was informed ofthis, he was pleased and approved of the act. (3) Hadhrat Urwa ~~ reports that Hadhrat Handhala ~ the son of Abu Aamir and Hadhrat Abdullaah ~~ the son of Abdullaah bin Ubay bin Salool both sought permission from Rasulullaah ~ to execute their fathers but Rasulullaah ~ refused.

(4) The Incident Between Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ and his Son Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan during the Battle of Badr Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan ~ the son of Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ once said to his father, "When I saw you during the Battle of Uhud, I avoided you." Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ responded bysaying, "Had I seenyou, I would not have avoided you (but would have attacked you because you were opposing the Deen of Allaah).,(5) waaqidi reports that (as a Kaafir then) Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan ~~ the son of Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ called for a contestant to fight him. When Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~~ stood up to the challenge, Rasulullaah ~ said, "(00 not go because) We still have much to benefit from you." (6) The Incident Between Hadhrat Umar ®.~~ and Hadhrat Sa'eed bin AI Aas ®~ Concerning the Death of his Father It is reported by Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah and other scholars proficient in the knowledge of the various battles Rasuiullaah ~ fought, state that Hadhrat (I) Ibn Is'haaq. as quoted in Ai Bidaayah wan Nihaayah (Vol.4 Pg.158). (21 This was after Abdullaah bin Ubay made the statement that Rasulullaah ~ was low and they were honourable. See the commentary of Surah Munaafiqoon (Surah 63) for details. (3) Tabraani. Haythami (Vo\.9 Pg.318) has commented on the chain of narrators.

(4) Ibn Shaaheen, as quoted in Isaabah (VoLl Pg.361). (5) Ibn Abi shaybah, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vo1.5 Pg.274). Haakim has reported a similar narration. (6) Haakim. Bayhaqi (Vo1.8 Pg.186) has reported a similar narration. mE UVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2) Umar ~.~ once passed by Hadhrat Sa'eed bin Al Aas ~.~. Hadhrat Umar ~~ asked, "It seems to me that you are upset with me because you think that I had killed your father.

Had I killed him, I would not have made any excuses for it because I killed my own maternal uncle Aas bin Hishaam bin Mughiera. Nevertheless, the truth is that when I passed by your father (on the battlefield) he was (lying down wounded and) hitting his head on the ground as a bull hits its horns on the ground. I then steered away from him and it was his cousin Ali who headed for him and killed him. (I) Another narration adds that Hadhrat Sa'eer! ~ said, "Even if you killed him, it was you who was on the truth while he was on falsehood." This statement greatly pleased Hadhrat Umar ~~. (2) Hadhrat Abu Hudhayfah ~)1.7~'s reaction when he Saw his Father's Body being Dragged to the Well After the Battle of Badr Hadhrat Aa'isha ~~ narrates that according to the instructions of Rasulullaah ~, the bodies of the Mushrikeen killed during the Battle of Badr were dragged to a (unused) well and thrown into it. Rasulullaah ~ then stood beside the well and said, "0 people of this well!

Have you found the promise of your Rabb (punishment) to be true? I have indeed found the promise of my Rabb (victory) to be true." The Sahabah ~~ asked, "Q RasuluIlaah ~! Are you addressing dead people?" RasuluIlaah ~ replied, "They now know well that the promise of their Rabb is true." Rasulullaah ~ noticed an expression of gloom on the face of Hc:.dhrat Abu Hudhayfah ~~ as he saw the body of his father Utba being dragged to the well. "0 Abu Hudhayfah!" Rasulullaah ~~ called out, "It seems that you dislike what you are seeing?" Hadhrat Abu Hudhayfah ~~ replied, "0 Rasulullaah ~! Because my father was a leader of his people, I hoped that his Rabb would guide him to Islaam. However, it dep,ressed me to see how he has fallen (without becoming a Muslim)." Rasulullaah ~ then made good du'aas for Hadhrat Abu Hudhayfah ~.(3) Another narration from Hadhrat Abu Zinaad states that when Hadhrat Abu Hudhayfah ~~ fought in the Battle of Badr, he called his father utba to challenge him to a duel.

This narration also quotes the couplets that his sister Hind bin utba ~~ recited about the incident. (4) The Incident of Hadhrat Mus'ab bin Umayr ~~~ and his Brother who was Taken Captive during the Battle of Badr Hadhrat Nubay bin Wahab ~.~ from the Banu Abdud Daar tribe reports that (I) Ibn Hishaam, as quoted in Ai Bidaayah wan Nihaayah (Vo1.3 Pg.290). (2) fsti'aab and fsaabah. (3) Ibn Jareer, as quoted in Kilnzul Ummaal (Vo1.5 Pg.296). Haokim has reported a similar narration from reliable sources as confirmed by Dhahabi. Ibn Is'haaq has also reported a similar narration, as quoted in AI Bidaayah wan Nihaayah (Vo1.3 Pg.294).

(4) Haakim (Vol.3 Pg.223). Bayhaqi (Vo1.8 Pg.186) has reported a similar narration. THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2) when Rasulullaah ~ arrived with the captives from the Battle ofBadr, they distributed them amongst the Sahabah ~Uo1~ saying, "I emphatically command you to treat them wel1." Amongst the prisoners was Abu Azeez bin umayr bin Hishaam, the real brother of Hadhrat Mus'ab bin Umayr ~~. Hadhrat Abu Azeez ~~ says, "When I was captured by one of the Ansaar, my brother Mus'ab bin umayr ~ passed by. He said to the Ansaari, 'Tie both his hands well because his mother is very wealthy and she will pay a large ransom for him.' I was with a group of Ansaar when we returned from the battle. Whenever the morning and afternoon meals were served, they gave me the bread and ate dates only because of the instruction of Rasulullaah ~ to treat us (prisoners) well.

Whenever any of them happened to receive any bread, he would ensure that he gave it to me. When I returned it to him out of embarrassment, he would give it back without even touching it." Hadhrat Abu Yasar ~.~ was the Ansaari who captured Hadhrat Abu Azeez ~Uo1~. After Hadhrat Mus'ab bin Umayr ~~ had told Hadhrat Abu Yasar ~ what he did (about tying both hands well), Hadhrat Abu Azeez ~~ said, "Dear brother! Is this the advice you give him about me {your own brother)?" Hadhrat Mus'ab ~ replied, "He (Hadhrat Abu Yasar ~) is my brother and not you." When Hadhrat Abu Azeez ~jJ..~'s mother enquired what the highest ransom was that anyone from the Quraysh had paid, she was informed that it was four thousand Dirhams. She then sent four thousand Dirhams and ransomed her son. (1) Hadhrat Ayyoob bin Nu'maan narrates that during the Battle of Badr, Hadhrat Abu Azeez bin Umayr, the real brother of Hadhrat Mus'ab bin Umayr ~~i!&i6 was also captured (by the Muslims).

He was placed in the custody of Hadhrat Muhriz bin Nadhla ~~. Hadhrat Mus'ab ~~ said to Hadhrat Muhriz ~~, "Tie both his hands well because he has a very wealthy mother in Makkah (who will pay a large ransom for him)." Hadhrat Abu Azeez ~ said, "Is that your advice concerning me, dear brother?" Hadhrat Mus'a0 ~~ replied, "Muhriz is my brother and not you." Hadhrat Abu Azeez ~~~'s mother then sent four thousand Dirhams (as ransom for her son). (2) The Incident Between Hadhrat Abu Sufyaan ~~~ and his Daughter Ummul Mu'mineen Hadhrat Ummu Habeebah tf®\1&~ Hadhrat Zuhri reports that Hadhrat Abu sufyaan ~~ once came to Madinah (before accepting Islaam) to meet Rasulullaah ~ at a time when Rasulullaah ~ had intended to go to war with the people of Makkah. Hadhrat Abu Sufyaan ~~ spoke to Rasulullaah ~ about extending the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah (which the people of Makkah had already breached) but Rasulullaah ~ refused to do so. He then left Rasulullaah ~ and went to see his daughter Hadhrat (1) Ibn Is'haaq. as quoted in AiBidaayah wan Nihaayah (VoU Pg.307). (2) waaqidi, as quoted in Nasbur Ra'ya (Vo1.3 Pg.40~).

THE UVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol~2) Ummu Habeebah ~ (the wife of Rasulullaah ~). As he was gong to sit on Rasulullaah ~'s bedding, Hadhrat Ummu Habeebah ~~ quickly rolled it up. "Dear daughteC1" Hadhrat Abu Sutyaan ~ exclaimed, "Am I not worthy of this bedding or is it not worthy of the likes of me?" Hadhrat Ummu Habeebah ~ replied, "This is Rasulullaah ~'s bedding and (you are unfit to sit on it because) you are an impure Mushrik." HadhratAbuSufyaan ~~ responded by saying, "Dear daughter! You have really changed for the worse since leaving us." (1) Another narration states that Hadhrat Ummu Habeebah ~~ added, "I would not like you to sit on his bedding.',(2) The Statement of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood ~~~ Concerning a Sparrow and its Fledglings Hadhrat Abul Ahwas narrates, "We once visited Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood ~ as he was with his three sons, who appeared (radiant) like three gold coins. As we looked at the three boys, Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood ®~~ understood our feelings and said, 'It seems like you envy me because of these boys?' We replied, 'It is because of such things that a person is truly the envy of all.' Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood ~ then looked up to the low ceiling of his house where a sparrow had built a nest. He said.

'I prefer dusting off from my hands the sand from the graves of these boys rather than a single egg falling and breaking from that sparrow's nest." Another narration from Hadhrat Abu Uthmaan states that he used to sit in the company of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood ~~ in Kufa. He further says that at that time. Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood ~ was married to two beautiful women of high birth and had the most beautiful children from them. As he was sitting on a raised place, a sparrow started chirping from above and then emptied its belly on Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood ®~. As he wiped the mess off, he said, "I prefer that the family of Abdullaah die and I follow them in death rather than this sparrow dying." (3) The Statement of Hadhrat Umar ~~~ About the Prisoners from Badr The narration has already passed(4) concerning the statement that Hadhrat Umar ®)1~ made about what should be done with the prisoners from the Battle of Badr. He said, "I swear by Allaah that I do not share the opinion of Abu Bakr.

I strongly feel that you should hand so~and-so (a relative of Hadhrat Umar ~) over to me for execution, that you hand Aqeel over to Ali for execution and that (I) Ibn Sa'd (Vol. S Pg.70). (2) Ibn Is'haaq, as quoted in Ai Bidaayah wan Nihaayah (VolA Pg.280). (3) Abu Nu'ayrn in his Hilya (Vol.l Pg.133). (4) In the chapter entitled "consulting with knowledgeable People", under the ;leading "Rasulullaah ~ Consults with the Sahabah ~" and the subheading "Rasulullaah ~ Consults with the Sahabah ~~ Concerning the Caravan of Abu Sufyaan and Concerning the Prisoners Taken at Badr". THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAlI ~:J.1~ (Vol-2) you hand over to Hamza his brother (Abbaas ®~~) so that he could execute him.

In this mar..ner, Allaah would know that we have no inclination towards the Mushrikeen in our hearts because these men are their leaders and the most influential people they have." Many incidents have also passed about how the Ansaar severed the ties they had with people during the Period of Ignorance(l) The Love that the Sahabah ~~~ had for Rasulullaah ~~ The Love that Hadhrat SaId bin Mulaadh ~!JJ~ had for Rasulullaah ~~ Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abu Bakr ~ narrates that (during the Battle of Badr) Hadhrat Sa'd bin Mu'aadh ~~ said, "0 Nabi of Allaah ~~ Should we not build you a structure for shade so that you could stay there and your conveyance could stay in readiness with you. We shall then fight the enemy and if Allaah grants us honour and victory over them, it would be what we want. However, if the contrary occurs, you could mount your conveyance and join up with those who have remained behind (in Madinah). Many people have remained behind who love you no less than we do and who would have never stayed behind had they known that we were going to fight a battle. Allaah shall then use them to protect you because they are your well wishers and will fight by your side." Rasulullaah ~ praised this gesture of Hadhrat Sa'd ~~ and prayed for him. The structure was then erected for Rasulullaah ~.(2) The Incident of the Love a Sahabi ~!JJ~ 'Expressed for Rasulullaah ~ and the verse Revealed in this Regard Hadhrat Aa'isha ~~~ narrates that a man came to Rasulullaah ~ and said, "0 Rasulullaah ~I I love you more than my own self and more than my children.

When I am in my house and think of you, I have no peace until I come to see you. Now that I think of my death and yours, I realise that you will be elevated amongst those occupying the highest pOSitions in ]annah and I fear that I will never get to see you when I get to ]annah. Rasulullaah ~ gave no reply until Hadhrat Jibra'eel ~W: came with the revelation of the verse: ~.~I\ :w , ,~~ as, u~1 :,.u, ~~ .!J'S"ij J~'.I.'!( JJ, ~ ~N) i; IX ~ ~ t.:.I-~ t:::: ~ J ~J"'J 1,.-7 dJ ("\~ ...::..,!id_.i OJ .....) (01 ~j .!lJJ':":;'j ~ :,~_ll"llj ~~ ~ I\j:~~lj J ~ "" :. \.,1-----. ~ ... v ..-.............. Those who obey Allaah and the Rasool ~ will be (in the Aakhirah) with those Ambiyaa (those who recdved divine revelation), (1) In the Chapter about the Ansaar and under the heading "How the Ansaar Severed the Ties they had During the Period of Ignorance to Strengthen the Ties of Isiaam". (2) Ibn Is'haaq, as quoted in AIBMaayah wan Mhaayah (YoU Pg.268). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~).13~ (Vol-2) "Siddeeqeen" (I), martyrs (those prepared to dje for Allaah and for Rasulullaah ~) and righteous ones (those who pudfy thek bodjes and souls) on whom Allaah has bestowed His bounties.

These are indeed the best of companions. (Although all these people may not necessadly share the same stages ofJannah, they wjjj be able to meet each other frequently) {Surah Nisaa, verse 69}(2) Another narration from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas ffi):i.1~ states that a man once approached Rasulullaah ~ saying, "0 Rasulullaah ~! I love you so much that whenever I think of you, I feel that I would die if I do not come to see you. It now occurs to me that I would be on a level lower than yours when I enter Jannah (and will be unable to see you). This grieves me terribly and I therefore wish to be on the same level as you." Rasulullaah ~ gave no reply until Allaah revealed the verse: ~.~I\ :~ , ,"" ~\ u~ :,~\ "" ~7?u J"'''.'t( ZU\ ~ :""\ j; IX ~ ..,oJU do" (::" e J ~.rJ 1,..7 dJ)Y (''''l,;...,!i~L.....ioJ''''') (0 ~J ~:\jI:~J 1:: :.~_I~"t\J J~: I\J:~~\J .J ~ ~ ~ \.,r - - ~, V"-,", , Those who obey Allaah and the Rasool ~ will be (jn the Aakhkah) with those Ambiyaa, "Siddeeqeen", martyrs and righteous ones on whom Allaah has bestowed His bounties. These are indeed the best of companions. {Surah Nisaa, verse 69} Rasulullaah ~ then called for the Sahabi ffi):i.1~ and recited the verse to him.(3) The Incident of the Sahabi ~,~~ whose Preparation for the Day of Qiyaamah was His Love for Allaah and Rasulullaah ~W Hadhrat Anas ffi):i.1~ narrates that a man once asked Rasulullaah ~ when Qiyaamah will take place.

"What have you prepared for the Day of Qiyaamah?" asked Rasulullaah ~. The Sahabi ffi)1~ replied, "Nothing besides the love for Allaah and His Rasool ~." Rasulullaah ~ told him, "(On the Day of Qiyaamah) You shall be with those whom you love." Hadhrat Anas ffi):i.1~ says, "Nothing made us as happy as the statement of Rasulullaah ~: 'You shall be with those whom you love'. I love Rasulullaah ~, Abu Bakr ffi):i.1~ and Vmar ffi)1~. Because of this love I bear for them, I hope to be with them." (4) Another narration of Bukhaari states that a man from the desert once came to Rasulullaah ~ and asked, "When will Qiyaamah take place?" "What!" exclaimed Rasulullaah ~, 'What preparations have you made for it?" The man replied, "I (I) This title is reserved for people who are extremely true in their beliefs. It is therefore used for people who were closest to the Ambiyaa and who accepted the message of the Ambiyaa without hesitation. (2) Tabraani.

Haythami (Vol. 7 Pg.7) has commented on the chain of narrators. I\.bu Nu'aym has also reported the narration in his HiJya (Vol.4 Pg.240) with commentary on the chain of narrators. (3) Tabraani. Haythami (Vol. 7 Pg.7) has commented on the chain of narrators. (4) Bukhaari and Muslim. THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH itE'J~~ (Vol-2) have made no preparations for it apart from the fact that 1 love Allaah and His Rasool ~." Rasulullaah ~ said, "You shall be with those whom you love." Hadhrat Anas ~~ asked, "Does this apply to us as well?" "Certainly," replied Rasulullaah ~.

Hadhrat Anas ~~ says, "That day we were extremely overjoyed." A narration of Tirmidhi quotes that Hadhrat Anas ®~~ said, "While I have seen the companions of Rasulullaah ~ rejoice about many things, I have never seen them rejoice more than the time when a man came and asked, "0 Rasulullaah ~! A person loves another for doing a good deed that he is unable do (will this benefit him)?" Rasulullaah ~ replied, "A man shall be (in the Aakhirah) with those whom he loves." The Statement of Rasulullaah~: "You, 0 Abu Dharr, shall be with Those whom you love" Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~ narrates that he once said to Rasulullaah ~, "0 Rasulullaah ~I (What will be the outcome of) A man who loves a group of people but is unable to carry out the deeds they carry out?" Rasulullaah ~ replied, "You, 0 Abu Dharr, shall be with those whom you love." Hadhrat Abu Dharr ®~~ then said, "I love Allaah and His Rasool ~." "You shall therefore be with those whom you love," Rasulullaah ~ assured him. When Hadhrat Abu Oharr ~ repeated his words, Rasulullaah ~ repeated what he had said.(l) The Incident of Hadhrat Ali ~~~ with Rasulullaah ~~.--When he was Experiencing Extreme Hunger Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas ~ reports that the news once reached Hadhrat Ali ®~ that Rasulullaah ~ was experiencing severe hunger. Hadhrat Ali ~ therefore left home to look for some work by which he could earn something to alleviate the plight of Rasulullaah ~. When he entered the orchard of a Jewish man, the man asked'him to draw seventeen buckets of water from the well for a price of one date for every bucket drawn. The Jew then allowed Hadhrat Ali ~ to choose what type of dates he wanted and Hadhrat Ali ®~~ chose seventeen Ajwah dates.

When Hadhrat Ali ~~ brought the dates, Rasulullaah ~ asked, "Where did you get this from, Abu Hasan?" Hadhrat Ali ®.~ replied, "0 Nabi of Allaah ~I When I heard about your hunger, I went out to look for a job to get you this food." ''Was it the love of Allaah and for His Rasool ~ that motivated you to do this?" Rasulullaah ~ asked. "It certainly was," came the reply. Rasulullaah ~ then said, 'Whenever a servant of Allaah loves Allaah and His Rasool ~, poverty comes to him faster than water flowing downstream. The person who loves Allaah and His Rasool ~ should prepare a shield (of patience and abstinence) against tribulations." (2) (1) Abu Dawood, as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb (VolA PgA29,431,433). (2) Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Kanzu/ Ummaa/(VoL3 Pg.321). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH i®~~ (Vol-2J The Incident of Hadhrat Ka'b bin Ujrah ~~~ Hadhrat Ka'b bin Ujrah ~~ narrates that he once went to Rasulullaah ~ and found that his face had become extremely pale.

"May my parents be sacrificed for your What is that matter that I see your face so pale?" he asked. Rasulullaah ~ replied. "Nothing that can enter the belly of any living creature has entered my belly for three days." Hadhrat Ka'b ~ then left and found a Jewish man watering his camel. He watered the camel for the man with the understanding that he would earn a date for every bucket drawn. When he had collected several dates, he took them to Rasulullaah ~ who asked where he got them. After Hadhrat Ka'b ~~ explained the incident, Rasulullaah ~ asked, "Do you have love for me, Ka'b?" "May my father be sacrificed for yOU!" Hadhrat Ka'b ~,\l.,~ responded, "af course I do." Rasulullaah ~ then told him.

"Poverty runs to a person who loves me faster than water returning to its source. In addition to this, tribulations will certainly come your way, so prepare a shield (of patience and abstinence) for it." R3sulullaah ~ later did not see Hadhrat Ka'b ~)l.1~ and asked the Sahabah ~~~ where he was. When they informed Rasulullaah ~ that he was ill, Rasulullaah ~ walked to his house. When Rasulullaah ~ entered the house, he said, "Good news for you, a Ka'br" Hadhrat Ka'b ~.~'s mother then said, "Glad tidings of Jannah for you, Ka'b!" "Who is this lady who swears in Allaah's name?" asked Rasulullaah~. "She is my mother, a Rasulullaah ~!" replied Hadhrat Ka'b ~~. Rasulullaah ~ then said, "How can you be sure, a Ummu Ka'b?

Perhaps Ka'b spoke something useless and refused to give (to a needy person) something that he did not need?" (I) The Love that Hadhrat Talha bin Baraa ~)j&~ had for Rasulullaah ~ Hadhrat Husayn bin wahwah Ansaari ~~ reports that when Hadhrat Talha bin Baraa ~~~ met Rasulullaah ~, he embraced Rasulullaah ~ and kissed his feet. He said, "a Rasulullaah ~! Command me to do as you please, for I shall never disobey any instruction you give." This surprised Rasulullaah ~ because Hadhrat Talha :ID.\l.,~ was still a young boy. "Then go and kill your father," Rasulullaah ~ said. As he left with the resolve to kill his father, Rasulullaah ~ called him back saying, "Come back! I have not been sent to severe family ties." It was not long afterwards that Hadhrat Talha ~.ll.1~ fell ill.

It was an icy cold and overcast winter's day when Rasulullaah ~ came to visit him. As he left, Rasulullaah ~ said to the family, "I think that death is coming to Talha. Do inform me when he passes away so that I may be present and perform the Oanaazah) salaah for him. However, do hurry with the burial procedures." (I) Tabraani, reporting from reliable sources as confirmed by Haythami (Vol.lO Pg.314) and Targheeb waf Tarheeb (Voi. S Pg.

Ibn Asaakir has also reported the narration, as quoted in Kanzui Ummaai (VoU Pg.320). This narration quotes that Rasulullaah ~ said, "perhaps Ka'b spoke something useless or refused to (to a needy person) something that he did not need?" THE UVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2) Rasulullaah ~ had not yet reached the area of the Banu Saalim bin Auf tribe when Hadhrat Talha ~ passed away. However, by then the night had already enveloped him. Amongst other things that Hadhrat Talha ~ told his family was, "Bury me and allow me to meet my Rabb but do not call Rasulullaah ~ because I fear that the Jews may cause him some harm as he comes here." Rasulullaah ~ was therefore informed about his death only in the morning. Rasulullaah ~ came to his grave and stood there as the people stood on rows with him. He then raised his hands and prayed, "0 Allaah!

You be smiling when you meet Talha and let him be smiling as welL" (1) Hadhrat Talha bin Miskeen narrates that Hadhrat Talha bin Baraa ®~~ came to Rasulullaah ~ and said, "Stretch out your hand so that I may pledge my allegiance to you." "Even if I command you to sever ties with your parents?" Rasulullaah ~ asked. "No," replied Hadhrat Talha ~~. Thereafter, Hadhrat Talha ®~~ again came to Rasulullaah ~ asking him to stretch out his hand. ''To what do you want to pledge allegiance?" asked Rasulullaah~. "To Islaam," replied Hadhrat Talha ~. "Even if I command you to sever ties with your parents?" Rasulullaah ~ asked.

"NO," replied Hadhrat Talha~. Hadhrat Talha ®~~ then approached Rasulullaah ~ for the third time with the same request. He had only a mother and was most dutiful towards her. This time Rasulullaah ~ said to him, "0 Talha! Severing of family ties has no place in our religion. All I wished to do (by asking you if you would severe ties with your parents) was to ensure that there were no doubts in your Deen." Hadhrat Talha ~~ then accepted Islaam and was an excellent Muslim.

When he fell ill one day, Rasulullaah ~ visited him and found him unconscious. Rasulullaah ~ said, "I do not think that Talha will survive the night. Do send for me as soon as he regains consciousness." When Hadhrat Talha ®~ did regain consciousness late at night, he asked, "Has Rasulullaah ~ not come to visit me?" When he was informed that Rasulullaah ~ did come and told about what Rasulullaah ~ said, Hadhrat Talha ~~ said, "Do not send for him at this hour for he must not be stung (by a reptile) or suffer some other harm. However, after I die, do pass my Salaams to him and request him to seek forgiveness on my behalf." After Rasulullaah ~~ had led the Fajr salaah, he enquired about Hadhrat Talha ~ and was informed that he had passed away. Rasulullaah ~ then raised his hands and prayed, "0 Allaah! You be smiling when you meet Talha and let him be smiling as well." (2) The Love that Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Hudhaafa ~~~ Had for Rasulullaah ~~ Hadhrat Zuhri reports that someone once complained to Rasulullaah ~ that (1) Tabraani, as quoted in Kanzu/ Ummaa/ (V01.7 Pg.50).

Baghawi, Ibn Abi Khaythama, Ibn Abi Aasim, Ibn Shaaheen and Ibn Sakan have also reported the narration, as quoted in !saabah (Vol.2 Pg.227). Haythami (Vo\.9 Pg.365) states that Abu Dawood has reported a part of the narration without commenting on the chain of narrators. He says that the chain should therefore be sound, Inshaa Allaah. (2) Tabraani. Haythami (Vol.9 Pg.365) has commented on the chain of narrators. Ibnus Sakan has reported a similar narration, as quoted in !saab{ih (Vol.2 Pg.2271.

THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2) Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Hudhaafa ~~ joked a lot and spoke many useless things. Rasulullaah ~ said, "Leave him alone because he has a heart that loves Allaah and His Rasool ~."(l) The Statement of Rasulullaah ~ when the Corpse of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Dhul Bijaadayn ~~~ was Carried Hadhrat Adra ~~ narrates that he was guarding Rasulullaah ~ one night when he heard someone reciting Qur'aan in a loud voice. When Rasulullaah ~ came out, he said "0 Rasulullaah~! That person is showing off." "That man," Rasulullaah ~ explained, "is Abdullaah bin Dhul Bijaadayn ~." Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Dhul Bijaadayn ~ passed away in Madinah and after burial preparations were made and the body was carried, Rasulullaah ~ said, "Be gentle with him as Allaah is gentle with him ];:>ecause he had great love for Allaah and His Rasool ~." When Rasulullaah ~ came to the grave (which was being dug), he said, "Widen it for him as Allaah's mercy has been widened for him." One of the Sahabah ~ asked, "0 Rasulullaah ~! You seem very depressed about his death?" Rasulullaall ~ replied, "Because he loved Allaah and his Rasool ~."(2) The Incidents of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~~, Hadhrat Zaid bin Dathana ~~~ and Hadhrat Khubayb bin Adi ~~~ Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Sa'd reports, "I was once with Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~ when his leg cramped. 'What is wrong with your leg?' I asked.

'The muscles have cramped from here to here,' he replied. I said, 'Then take the name of the person most beloved to you (so that Allaah should cure it thereby).' He then took the name of Muhammad ~ and was able to stretch his leg." (3) The incident has already passed reporting the time when Hadhrat Zaid bin Dathana ~~ was brought for execution and Abu Sutyaan said to him, "0 Zaid! I ask you to swear by Allaah whether you wish that Muhammad was here with us in your place to have his head severed while you could be with your family." Hadhrat zaid ~~ replied, "I swear by Allaah that I would not even like a thorn to prick Muhammad ~ where he is while I am sitting with my family." Abu Sufyaan said, "I have never seen people love anyone as much as the companions of Muhammad ~ loved Muhammad ~." The story of Hadhrat Khubayb ~~ has also passed narrating the incident about the time when the Mushrikeen asked him to swear by Allaah whether he (I) Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Muntakhab KanzuJ UmmaaiNo1.5 Pg.223). (2) Ibn Maajah, Baghawi, Ibn Mandah and Abu Mu'aym, as quoted in Muntakhab KanzuJ ummaal Nol.2 Pg.224) with commentary on the chain of narrators. (3) Ibn Sa'd NoL4 Pg.154). THE LIVES OF THE SAllABAH ~~~ (VoZ-2J preferred to have Rasulullaah ~ in his place (in exchange for his own freedom).

Hadhrat Khubayb ®~ replied, "Never! I swear by the Exalted Allaah that I would not even accept a thorn pricking the foot of Rasulullaah ~~ as ransom for my life." Both these incidents have been quoted in the chapter entitled "The Enthusiasm of the Sahabah ~~ to Die and Give their Lives in the path of Allaah"(l) The Sahabah ~~ Prefer the Pleasure of Rasulullaah ~W to their Own Pleasure Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ Weeps when his Father Embraces Islaam because of his Keenness for Abu Taalib to Accept Islaam. In the narration discussing how Hadhrat Abu Quhaafah ®~ (the father of Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~) accepted Islaam, Hadhrat Anas ®)1.1~ reports that when Hadhrat Abu Quhaafah ~ stretched out his hands to pledge allegiance to Rasulullaah ~, Hadhrat Abu Bakr ffi~ started to cry. "What makes you cry?" Rasulullaah ~ asked. Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ replied, "It would have been more pleasing for me to see the hand of your uncle (Abu Taalib) in the place of my father's hand and him accepting Islaam instead so that Allaah could please you in that manner." (2) Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ®11~ narrates that on the day that Makkah was conquered, Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ led his aged and blind father Hadhrat Abu Quhaafah ~ to Rasulullaah ~ (to accept Islaam). Rasulullaah ~ said, 'Whydid you not leave the old man in his house and let me go to him?" Hadhrat Abu Bakr ®~ replied, "I wanted him to be rewarded for it. 0 Rasulullaah ~!

Had your uncle Abu Taalib accepted Islaam, it would have made me happier then my father's embracing Islaam because your happiness is all I wish to see." Rasulullaah ~. replied, "You are true (in your words because this is really what you feel)." (3) The Incident between Hadhrat Umar ~~ and Hadhrat Abbaas ~ Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~ narrates that amongst the captives of the Battle of Badr was Hadhrat Abbaas bin Abdul Muttalib ~~. A man from the Ansaar captured him and the other Ansaar threatened to kill him. Because this news reached Rasulullaah ~, he said, "I was unable to sleep last night because the Ansaar have said that they wO'..lld kill my uncle Abbaas." "Should I go to the Ansaar (and fetch Hadhrat Abbaas ~~)?" Hadhrat Umar ~ offered. When Rasulullaah ~ bade him to do so, he went to them and said, "Release Abbaas." "Never," responded the Ansaar, "we swear by Allaah that we shall never release him." "Even if it pleases Rasulullaah ~?" asked Hadhrat Umar ®~~. The (I) Under the subheading "During the Battle of Rajee". (2) Umar bin Shabba, Abu Ya'la and Abu Bishr Simway in his Fawaa'id.

Haakim has reported a similar narration from reliable sources as quoted in lsaabah (Vol.4 Pg.

(3) Tabraani and Bazzaar. Haythami (Vo\.6 Pg.1 74) has commented on the chain of narrators. THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-f) Ansaar immediately acceded saying, "If it pleases Rasulullaah ~, you may have him." Hadhrat Umar ~u.~ took him in his custody and when Hadhrat Abbaas ~,~ was with him, Hadhrat Umar ~~ said to him, "Accept Islaam, 0 Abbaas. I swear by Allaah that your accepting Islaam would please me more than (my father) Khattaab accepting Islaam. This is only because I know that your accepting Islaam would please Rasulullaah ~.,,(l) Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas ffiti.1~ narrates that Hadhrat Umar ~):l.1C~ once said to Hadhrat Abbaas ~~, "Accept lslaam, 0 Abbaas. I swear by Allaah that your accepting Islaam would please me more than (my father) Khattaab accepting Islaam.

I am saying this only because I know that Rasulullaah ~ would like you to be amongst the early ones to accept Islaam." (2) Hadhrat Sha'bi reports that when Hadhrat Abbaas ~ was pressurising Hadhrat Umar ~~ for something, he said, "0 Ameerul Mu'mineen! Tell me. How would you treat the uncle of Moosa ~~ if he came to you as a Muslim?" "By Allaah!" exclaimed Hadhrat Umar ~u.1~, "I would certainly treat him well." "Well," remarked Hadhrat Abbaas ~i "I am the uncle of Muhammad the Nabi ~." Hadhrat Umar ~ then said, "What do you think, 0 Abu Fadhl (do you think that I have no regard for yOU)? I swear by Allaah that your father is more beloved to me than my own father." "Really, do you swear by Allaah?" Hadhrat Abbaas ~~ staggered. "Really," replied Hadhrat Umar ~~, "and that is because I know that Rasulullaah ~ liked your father more than my father. I shall give preference to what Rasulullaah ~ liked over that which I like." (3) Hadhrat Muhammad bin Ali narrates that Hadhrat Abbaas ~~ once approached Hadhrat Umar ~~ saying, "Rasulullaah ~ had apportioned the land of Bahrain for me." "Who else knows about this?" asked Hadhrat Umar ~~.

"Mughiera bin Shu'ba does," replied Hadhrat Abbaas~. Hadhrat Abbaas ~~ then brought Hadhrat Mughiera ~~, who testified on his behalf. However, Hadhrat Umar ~~ did not pass judgement in Hadhrat Abbaas ~~'s favour, apparently not accepting his evidence. Hadhrat Abbaas ~ then said some harsh words to Hadhrat Umar ~, upon which Hadhrat Umar ~ said (to Hadhrat Abbaas ~'s son), "0 Abdullaah! Take your father's hand. 0 Abul Fadhl (HadhraJ: Abbaas ~'s title) I swear by Allaah that I was happier by your accepting Islaam than if (my father) Khattaab 'had accepted Islaam because this pleased Rasulullaah ~.,,(4) The Narration of Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri ~~ About those Who Passed·Away in Madinah Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri ~ says, 'When Rasulullaah ~ just arrived in Madinah, it was our practice to inform him whenever a person was about to pass away. Rasulullaah ~ would then present himself and seek forgiveness on (1) Ibn Mardway and Haakim, as quoted in Ai Bidaayah wan Nihaayah (Vol.3 Pg.298).

(2) Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (VA!. 7 Pg.69). (3) Ibn Sa'd (VolA Pg.20). (4) Ibn Sa'd (VolA Pg.14). THE UVES OF THE SAHABAH ~l1~ (Vol-2) behalf of the person. He and those with him would leave only after the person passed away and would sometimes also remain until after the burial. This would often delay Rasulullaah ~ because it kept him back.

When we sensed this inconvenience to Rasulullaah ~, some of us said to the others, 'By Allaahr We ought to inform Rasulullaah ~ only after a person passes away so that it would not be inconvenient for him nor keep him back.' This was then what we did. We informed RasuluIlaah ~ after the person's death and he would lead the (Janaazah) salaah and seek forgiveness for the person. There were times when he would leave after this (the salaah) while at other times, he would remain behind until after the burial. This practice continued for awhile, after which the people said, 'By Allaah! We ought not to bother Rasulullaah ~ and should rather carry the deceased to RasululIaah ~'s house and then call for him to lead the salaah near his house. This would be more convenient and easier for Rasulullaah ~.' This was then what we used to do." Hadhrat Umar bin Muhammad says that it was from that time that the place was called "Mowda'ul Janaa'iz" (the place for biers), because it was to this place that the biers were carried.

It was from those times to this day that the practice continued of people carrying the funeral biers to this place and performing the salaah there. (1) The Affection Hadhrat Umar ~!JJ~ had for Rasulullaah ~W's Daughter Hadhrat Faatima ~~ because Rasulullaah ~W Loved her Hadhrat Aslam narrates that Hadhrat Umar ~~ once went to Hadhrat Faatima ~v~ the daughter of Rasulullaah ~ and said, "0 Faatima! I have never seen anyone that Rasulullaah ~ loved more than you. By Allaah! After your father, there is none dearer to me than yourself." (2) Honouring and Respecting Rasulullaah ~~ The Respect the Sahabah ~~ Showed by Not Raising their Gazes in Front of Rasulullaah ~ Hadhrat Anas ~u..~ reports that when Rasulullaah ~ went to the Sahabah i®u&~ as they were sitting with Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~.!;.,~ and Hadhrat Umar ~u..~, none of them besides Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ and Hadhrat Umar ~ would lift his gaze. It was only the two of them who would look at him and he would look at them.

They would smile with him and he would smile at them. (This was because Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ and Hadhrat Umar ~.~ were close enough to act informally with Rasulullaah ~).(3) (1) IbnSa'd (VoLl Pg.257). (2) Haakim, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vol. 7 Pg.l1l). (3) Tirmidhi, as quoted in Shifaa by Qaadhi Ayaadh (Vo1.2 Pg.23). TIlE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2) The Manner in Which the Sahabah ~~ sat Around Rasulullaah ~ Hadhrat Usaama bin Shareek ~~ says, 'We were sitting around Rasulullaah ~ as if there were birds perched on our backs with no one uttering a word. Some people then arrived and asked, 'Which of Allaah bondsmen are most beloved to Him?' Rasulullaah ~~ replied, 'Those whose character is the best. ...(I) Another narration states that Hadhrat Usaama bin Shareek :!ID.~ said, "I once came to Rasulullaah ~ while his companions sat around him (SO still) as if there were birds perched on their backs." (2) The Awe that Hadhrat Baraa bin Aazib ~~ Felt for Rasulullaah ~ Hadhrat Baraa bin Aazib ~ says, "I once wanted to ask Rasulullaah ~ about something but delayed asking for two years because of the awe I felt for him." (3) The Sahabah I@~ Seek Blessings from the Water left over from Rasulullaah ~'s wudu and from his Saliva Hadhrat zuhri reports, "Someone whose dependability is unquestionable mentioned to me that whenever Rasulullaah ~ made wudu or spat, the Sahabah ~~ would race to get his saliva (and leftover wudu water) to rub it on their faces and bodies.

"Why do you do this?" asked Rasulullaah ~. "Because we seek blessings from it," came the reply. Rasulullaah ~ then told them, "Whoever loves to be loved by Allaah and by His Rasool ~ should always speak the truth, return trusts and should never harm his neighbour." (4) The Statement of Hadhrat Urwa bin Mas'ood ®,~~ Concerning the Respect the Sahabah ~~ had for Rasulullaah ~ The narration of Hadhrat Miswar bin Makhramah ~~ and Marwaan concerning the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah as reported in Bukhaari and other books has already passed(5). This narration states that (as he was negotiating with Rasulullaah ~) Hadhrat Urwa ~ started observing the sahabah ~.t1.7~ very closely. He says, "By AIlaah! Even when Rasulullaah ~ would spit, someone would catch it and rub it on hiS face and body.

Whenever he issued any (1) Tabraani and Ibn Hibbaan, as quoted in Targheeb war Tarheeb (Vol.4 Pg.187). (2) Tirmidhi. as quoted in Tarjumaanus Sunnah (Vol.l Pg.367). (3) Abu Ya'la, as quoted in Tarjumaanus Sunnah (VoLl Pg.370). (4) Bayhaqi, as quoted in Kanzu/ Ummaaf (Voi.8 Pg.228). (5) In the chapter entitled "Incidents About the Character and Actions of Rasulullaah ~ that Inspired People to Accept Islaam" and the subheadings "The Incident of the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah" and "Urwa bin Mas'ood's Meeting with Rasulullaah .". THE LWES OF THE SAHABAH ~ (Vo/-2J command the Sahabah i@,~ would immediately carry it out and when he made wudu, they get close to fighting with each other to get the water falling off his limbs.

They always lower their voices when speaking to him and do not look him in the eye out of respect tor him." Urwa then returned to his people and said to them, "0 people! I have been to the royal courts of Caesars, Kisras and Najaashi. I have never seen the followers of any ruler so devoted to him as the followers of Muhammad ~ are to him. The Narration of Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Haarith ~)J.1~ Concerning the Sahabah ~~ Seeking Blessings from the Leftover wudu Water and Saliva of Rasulullaah ~~ Hadhrat Abu Quraad Sulami ~ says, "We were with Rasulullaah ~ when he asked for some water. (When it was brought) Rasulullaah ~ dipped his hand in the water and started performing wudu. As the water dripped off (his limbs), we drank it up.

'What makes you do this?' Rasulullaah ~ asked. We replied, 'It is the love for Allaah and His Rasool ~ (that makes us do this).' Rasulullaah ~ then said, 'If you want Allaah and His Rasool ~ to love you, you should return something placed in your trust, always speak the truth and behave politely towards the neighbours in your vicinity.',,(I) Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zubayr ~~ Drinks the Blood of Rasulullaah ~ Hadhrat Aamir the son of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zubayr ~.~ reports from his father that he once approached Rasulullaah ~ as Rasulullaah ~ was having his blood cupped. When the cupping was complete, Rasulullaah ~ said, "0 Abdullaah! Take this blood and throw it where no one sees you." However, when Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zubayr ~~ l\!ft Rasulullaah ~, he took the blood and drank it up. After returning, Rasulullaah ~ asked him what he had done with the blood and he replied, "I have placed it in a most hidden place where I am sure that no one would know about it." "Did you perhaps drink it?" Rasulullaah ~ enquired. When he admitted that he did, Rasulullaah ~ said, ''Why did you drink the blood?

Destruction shall come to people from you and destruction shall come to you from people (here Rasulullaah ~ was referring to the strife that took place during the time of Marwaan and Abdul Malik)." Hadhrat Abu Moosa reports from Hadhrat Abu Aasim that according to popular opinion, the phenomenal strength that Hadhrat Abdullaah bin zubayr ~.~ had came from this blood. (2) (1) Tabraani. Haythami (Vol. B Pg.271) has commented on the chain of narrators. (2) Abu Ya'\a and Bayhaqi in his Dalaa'i1, as quoted in /saabah (Vo1.2 Pg.31O). Haakim (VoL3 Pg.554) and Tabraani have reported a similar narration.

Tabraani and Bazzaar have also reported a similar narration but Haythami (Vol.8 Pg.2701 has commented on Bazaar's chain of narrators. Ibn Asaakir has reported the narration with the closing comment about the strength of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zubayr ~~~, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vol. 7 Pg.57). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2J Hadhrat Kaysaan who was the freed slave of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin zubayr ~ reports that when Hadhrat Salmaan ®~~ once came to Rasulullaah ~, hlnoticed Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zubayr ®.~ drinking something from a plate he had with him. When Hadhrat Abdullaah bin zubayr ®!1~ came before Rasulullaah ~, Rasulullaah ~ asked, "Are you finished?" When Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zubayr ~~ replied that he had, Hadhrat Salmaan ~ asked, 'What was that, a Rasulullaah ~?" Rasulullaah ~ replied, "I gave him to throwaway what was cleaned out from my cupping." Hadhrat salmaan ®~ exclaimed, "I swear by the Being Who has sent you with the truth! He just drank it." "Did you drink it?" enquired Rasulullaah~. ''Yes, I did," came the reply.

"Why did you do it?" Rasulullaah ~ asked. "Because," explained Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zubayr.~, "I wished to have the blood of Allaah's Rasool ~ in my belly." Rasulullaah ~ then pointed to Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Zubayr ~'s head and said, "Destruction shall come to people from you and destruction shall come to you from people. The Fire (of Jahannam) shall not touch you except to fulfil the promise (of passing over the Bridge of Siraat that spans Jahannam)." (1) Hadhrat Safeenah ~)J,1~ Drinks Rasulullaah ~~'s Blood Hadhrat Safeenah ®~~ says, "Rasulullaah ~ once had himself cupped and said (to me), 'Take this blood and bury it out of the reach of animals, birds and people.' As I disappeared out of sight, I drank it up. When I later mentioned it to Rasulullaah ~, he merely laughed." (2) The Incident of Rasulullaah ~~ and Hadhrat Maalik bin Sinaan ~)J,1~ During the Battle of Uhud Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri ®~ reports that his father Hadhrat Maalik Bin Sinaan ®!1~ licked the blood off Rasulullaah ~'s face and then swallowed it. This happened after Rasulullaah ~'s face was injured during the Battle of Uhud. Someone asked, "Are you drinking blood?" ''Yes,'' he confirmed, "but this is the blood of Rasulullaah ~ that I am drinking." Rasulullaah ~ then said, "Once my blood has mixed with his, the Fire (of ]ahannam) shall never touch him." (3) The Narration of Hadhrat Hakeemah bint Umaymah Concerning the Drinking of Rasulullaah ~'sUrine Hadhrat Hakeemah bint Umaymah narrates from her mother that Rasulullaah (1) Abu Nu'aym in his HiIya (VoLl Pg.330).

Ibn Asaakir has also reported the narration, as quoted in Kanzu/ UmmaaI (Vol. 7 Pg.56). (2) Tabraani, reporting from reliable sources as confirmed by Haythami (Vol. B Pg270). (3) Tabraani in his Awsat. Haythami (Vo1.8 Pg.270) has commented on the chain of narrators. mE LWES OF mE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2) ~ had a wooden cup in which he used to urinate. He kept this cup beneath his bed.

When he looked for it one day and could not find it, he asked where it was. He was then informed that Surrah ~ the maidservant of Hadhrat Ummu Salamah ~ who had come with her from Abyssinia had drunk it. Rasulullaah said, "She has erected a solid barrier against the Fire (of Jahannam)." (1) The Narration of Hadhrat Abu Ayyoob ~~~ Concerning the Respect he Showed to Rasulullaah ~ Hadhrat Abu Ayyoob ~~ reports that Rasulullaah ~ stayed at his house when Rasulullaah ~ arrived in Madinah. While Rasulullaah ~ stayed in the lower storey of the house, Hadhrat Abu Ayyoob ~~ (and his family) stayed on the upper storey. That morning and evening, the thought plagued Hadhrat Abu Ayyoob ~~ that he was on the top of the house while Rasulullaah ~ was beneath him, and he was therefore an impediment between Rasulullaah ~ and revelation (from the heavens). Hadhrat Abu Ayyoob ~~~ also did not sleep that night fearing that he may cause some dust to fall on Rasulullaah ~ or that his movements may disturb Rasulullaah~.

Early next morning, he went to Rasulullflah ~ and said, "0 Rasulullaah ~! My eyes and those of (my wife) Ummu 'Ayyoob were unable to close all night." "Why was that, 0 Abu Ayyoob?" enquired Rasulullaah ~. Hadhrat Abu Ayyoob ~ replied, liThe thought occurred to me that since I am above and you below me, dust would fall on you if I moved and my movements would disturb you. I also feared that I was an impediment between you and revelation." Rasulullaah ~ put him at ease saying, "Do not worry like that in future, 0 Abu Ayyoob. Should I not teach you some words that if you recite them ten times in the mornings and ten times in the evenings, you will be granted the reward of ten good deeds, ten sins will be erased from your record, you will be elevated ten stages (in Jannah) and on the Day of Qiyaamah you will have the reward of setting ten slaves free? You should recite: (2) "tI ~ -;. ~ ~I ~J ~ J-:J\ ~;1\ ~14J1'1" Jr ' , Hadhrat Abu Ayyoob ~~ says, ''When Rasulullaah ~ came to stay with me, I said, 'May my parents be sacrificed for you!

I do not like it that I be above you while you are below me.' Rasulullaah ~ said, 'It is more convenient for us to be below because we would be swamped with visitors.' One of our jugs happened to break and the water started to spill. Ummu Ayyoob and I stood with our blanket and used it to dry up the water, fearing that the water should not drop on Rasulullaah ~, thereby inconveniencing him. We had nothing else to cover ourselves (and therefore spent the night without anything to cover ourselves). We used to prepare meals (and send to Rasulullaah ~) and when he sent back (what was extra), we specifically sought out the parts where his (1) Tabraani. Haythami (Vol. S Pg.27l) has commented on the chain of narrators.

(2) Tabraani, as quoted in Kanzu! ummaa! (Vol.l Pg.294). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2) fingers touched and ate from there with the intention of attaining blessings. One night when Rasulullaah ~ sent back his dinner in which we had put garlic or onions, we did not see any traces of his fingers touching the food. When I mentioned our practice to Rasulullaah ~, adding that he sent back the food without eating it, he said, 'I could get the smell of that tree (garlic or onion) and because I am a person who engages in close conversation (with Allaah and the angels), I did not like the smell to stay with me. However, you people are at liberty to eat it.",(l) Another narration states that Hadhrat Abu Ayyoob ~ said, "0 Rasulullaah ~!

It is not proper for me to be above you. You should therefore move to the upper storey." Rasulullaah ~ then had his luggage moved, which was very little.(2) The Incident Between Hadhrat Umar ~~~ and Hadhrat Abbaas ~ Concerning a Gutter Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas ~~ narrates that there was a gutter belonging to Hadhrat Abbaas ~r;.,~ that was on the road Hadhrat Umar ~~ used (to the Masjid). Hadhrat Umar ~~ left his house one Friday after dressing (for the Jumu'ah salaah). Because Hadhrat Abbaas ~~ had two birds slaughtered, the blood of the birds were thrown into his gutter and when Hadhrat Umar ~~ passed by, the blood spilt on his clothing. Hadhrat Umar ~~ gave instructions that the gutter should be removeq and then returned home where he removed the clothes and changed into something else. He then went back and led the salaah.

Hadhrat Abbaas ~~ then went up to Hadhrat Umar ~.~ and said, "By Allaah! The gutter was on the place where Rasulullaah ~ had it placed." Hadhrat Umar ~.~ responped by saying, "I command you in the name of Allaah that even if you have to climb on my back, you should replace it in the place where Rasulullaah ~ had it laid." Hadhrat Abbaas ~~~ then did just that. (3) Another narration states that Hadhrat Umar ~ actually carried Hadhrat Abbaas ~ on his neck, with his legs over his shoulders. He then replaced the gutter where Rasulullaah ~ had laid it. (4) Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Ul11ar ~~ and the Other Sahabah ~~ Honour the Pulpit of Rasulullaah ~ Hadhrat Ibraheem bin Abdur Rahmaan bin Abdul Qaari says that he saw Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~ place his hand on the place where Rasulullaah ~ (1) Tabraani, as quoted in Kanzui ummaai (Vo1.8 Pg.50). Haakim (Vo1.3 Pg.461) has reported a similar narration without the part concerning the food that was sent to Rasulullaah ~.

Haakim has reported from reliable sources as confirmed by Dhahabi. (2) Abu Nu'aym and Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Kanzui Ummaai (Vol.8 Pg.50). Ibn Abi Shaybah and Ibn Abi Aasim have also reported the narration, as quoted in Isaabah (Vol.l Pg.405). (3) Ibn Sa'd (Vol.4 Pg.12), as quoted in Kanzui Umnlaal (Vo!.? Pg.66). (4) Ibn Sa'd (Vol.4 Pg.13).

Haythami (Vol.4 Pg.206) has reported a similar narration and has also commented on the chain of narrators. THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2) sat on his pulpit and then put the hand on his face. Another narration from Hadhrat Yazeed bin Abdullaah bin Qusayt states that when the Masjid (Nabawi) was empty he saw several Sahabah ~~ use their right hands to pick up some of the shiny and smooth sand from that side of the pulpit which adjoined Rasulullaah ~IS grave. They then made dua facing the qiblah. Kissing the Body of Rasulullaah ~~ The Incident of Hadhrat Usayd bin Hudhayr ~~~ Hadhrat Abu Layla ~,~ says that Hadhrat Usayd bin Hudhayr ~~ was a good man who was always smiling and jovial. One day as he was busy speaking to some people in the presence of Rasulul\aah ~ and making them laugh, Rasulullaah ~ poked his side.

"You've hurt me," he complained. "Then take your revenge," replied Rasulullaah ~. Hadhrat usayd ~~ remarked. "But you have a garment on while I do not." Rasulul'laah ~ raised his upper garment and Hadhrat Usayd ~ immediately embraced Rasulullaah ~ and started kissing his sides. He said, "May my parents be sacrificed for you, 0 Rasulullaah~! This is all I wanted to do." (I) Hadhrat Sawaad bin Ghuzayyah ~~~ Kisses Rasulullaah ~'s Belly Hadhrat Habbaan bin Waasi reports from senior scholars from his tribe that Rasulullaah ~ had the shaft of an arrow in his hand during the Battle of Badr as he was straightening the rows of the, Sahabah ~:J5~.

Hadhrat Sawaad bin Ghuzayyah ~ who was an ally of the Banu Adi bin Najjaar tribe was standing ahead of the row . .As Rasulullaah ~ passed by him. Rasulullaah ~ nudged the shaft in his belly saying, "Get in line, 0 Sawaad." Hadhrat Sawaad ~ said, "You have hurt me, 0 Rasulullaah ~~! Allaah has sent you with the truth and with justice, so allow me to have retribution." Rasulullaah ~ uncovered his belly and said, "You may have your retribution." Hadhrat Sawaad ~jJ.,~ then embraced and started kissing Rasulullaah ~·s belly. 'What makes you do this, o Sawaad?" 3sked Rasulullaah ~. YOij can see what developments are (that a battle is looming), so I wish that my last meeting with you (if I am killed) should be with my skin touching yours." Rasulullaah ~ then made dua for him. (2) The Incident of Another Sahabi ~~ who Kissed Rasulullaah ~~'s Belly Hadhrat Hasan narrates that Rasulullaah ~ was once carrying the branch of a date palm in his hand when he met a man who had dyed his clothing yellow.

Nudging the man's belly with the branch, Rasulullaah ~ said, "Remove that (I) Haakim (VoU Pg.288). reporting from reliable sources as confirmed by Dhahabi. Ibn Asaakir has reported a similar narration. as quoted in Kanzuf Ummaaf (Vo!.? Pg.301). as has Tabraani according to Kanzuf Ummaaf (1101.4 Pg.43). (2) Ibn Is'haaq, as quoted in AiBidaayah wan Nihaayah (VoU Pg.371). THE LWES OF THE SAHABAH l@)J3~ (Vol-2) waras(J). Did I not forbid you (men) from wearing that?" Although the jab made a mark on his belly, no blood emerged.

The Sahabi ~)J.1~ said, "0 Rasulullaah ~! Retribution will have to be taken." The other Sahabah j@t)1~ exclaimed, ''You wish to take retribution from Rasulullaah ~?" He replied, "None has a skin better than mine." Rasulullaah ~ then exposed his abdomen saying, "You may have your retribution." The Sahabi ~~ then started kissing the belly of Rasulullaah ~ saying, "I forsake the retribution on condition that you intercede for me on the Day of Qiyaamah." (2) The Incident of Hadhrat Sawaad bin Amr ~,Ij.1~ Hadhrat Hasan narrates that Rasulullaah ~ once saw that Hadhrat Sawaad bin Arm ~~ was wearing Khalooc/3) perfume. "Remove the Waras! Remove the Waras!" Rasulullaah ~ exclaimed. Rasulullaah ~ then prodded Hadhrat Sawaad ~)1~ in the belly with a twig or a Miswaak. The prod shook his belly and left a mark.

The rest of the narration is like the one quoted above. (4) Another narration from Hadhrat Hasan 'states that a man called Sawaadah bin Amr used to apply so much of Khalooq fragrance that he actually resembled the branch of a date palm (because of the yellow colour). Whenever Rasulullaah ~ saw him, Rasulullaah ~ would shake the fragrance off his clothes. One day when he again appeared before Rasulullaah ~~ wearing the Khalooq, Rasulullaah ~ lightly struck him with a twig that was in his hand. However, because the twig hurt him, Hadhrat Sawaadah ~~ said, "There will have to be retribution, 0 Rasulullaah ~~!" Rasulullaah ~~ handed the twig over to him and started lifting the two upper garments he was wearing. The people reprimanded him and he also retrained himself until the garment was lifted to the area where he was injured.

He then threw down the twig, held on to Rasulullaah ~ and started kissing him, saying, " Rasulullaah ~! I forsake the retribution on condition that you intercede for me on the Day of Qiyaamah.,,(5) Hadhrat Talha bin Baraa ~~~ Kisses Rasulullaah ~~'s Feet The narration of Hadhrat Husayn bin Wahwah has already passed(6) describing how Hadhrat Talha bin Baraa ~~ embraced Rasulullaah ~ and kissed his feet when he met Rasulullaah ~. The incident will also be quoted ahead about how Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~)1~ kissed Rasulullaah ~'s forehead when Rasulullaah ~ passed away. (I) A yellow herb that grows in Yemen. (2) Abdur Razaaq. as quoted in Kanzul Ummaa10l01.7 Pg.302). (3) A perfume made up largely of saffron. giving it a yellowisr colour.

(4) Ibn Sa'd 0101.3 Pg.72). (5) Abdur Razzaaq. as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vo!.7 Pg.302). Baghawi has reported a similar narration. as quoted in Isaabah 010!.2 Pg.96). (6) In the chapter entitled "The Love that the Sahabah ~~ had for Rasulullaah ~". under the subheading "The Love that Hadhrat Talha bin Baraa!ID.~ had for Rasulullaah ~". · 352 THE UVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2) The Crying of the Sahabah ~~~ when they Heard that Rasulullaah @'~ had been Martyred and What Happened to them when he Passed Away The Incident of a Lady from the Ansaar When she Heard that Rasulullaah ~ had Been Martyred in the Battle of Uhud Hadhrat Mas bin Maalik ®,u.1~ reports that when the people of Madinah were being defeated during the Battle of Uhud, the people started saying that Rasu!ullaah ~ had been martyred. (The people of Madinah started weeping so much that) The cries of women could be heard in the furthest reaches of Madinah. One of the women from the Ansaar left Madinah wearing her veil (and headed for the battlefield).

(The corpses of) Her father, her son, her husband and her brother were all brought to her. The narrator says that he is not certain which of them was brought first. When she passed by anyone of them and asked who he was, she was informed that he was her father, her brother, her husband or her son. (Undaunted from her intent to find out about Rasulullaah ~) She asked (each time), "How is Rqsulullaah ~?" "There he is in front of you," the people told her. When she eventually reached Rasulullaah ~, she held on to the edge of his garment and said, "May my parents be sacrificed for you, 0 Rasulullaah ~! When you are safe, I have no concern for all those who have passed on." (I) Hadhrat Zubayr ®~ says that on the day the Battle of uhud was fought, none but he was with Rasulullaah ~ near Madinah.

None of the Sahabah I®.~ remained behind in Madinah (because all of them were on the battlefield). So many Muslims were martyred that som;eone even announced that Rasulullaah ~ had been martyred. All the women started weeping. However, one of them said, "Do not be so hasty to cry until I go and see for myself." She then left Madinah on foot without any purpose besides her concern for Rasulullaah ~ and to find out about his welfare. (2) Hadhrat Sa'd bin Abi Waqqaas ®.~ reports that Rasulullaah ~ passed by a lady from the Banu Oinaar tribe whose husband, brother and father had been martyred while fighting by the side of Rasulullaah ~ in the Battle of uhud. Whenever she was informed about one of their deaths, she kept asking, "How is Rasulullaah ~?" Addressing her by her family name, the Sahabah ~~ said, "He is well.

By the grace of Allaah, he is exactly as you would like him to be." "Show me where he is so that I may see him," she asked. She was then shown (I) Tabraani. Haythami (Vo\.6 Pg.lIS) has commented on the chain of narrators. (2) Bazaar. Haythami (Vo1.6 Pg. IlS) has commented on the chain of narrators. mE UVES OF mE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2) where Rasulullaah ~ was and when she saw him, she said, "After seeing you (0 Rasulullaah~). every calamity seems trivial." (1) The Behaviour of Hadhrat Abu Talha ~~ During the Battle of Uhud Because of his Love for Rasulullaah ~ Hadhrat Anas ~~ narrates that Hadhrat Abu Talha ~~ was firing arrows in front of Rasulullaah ~ during the Battle of Uhud.

He was a proficient archer and was shielding Rasulullaah ~. Each time, he fired an arrow, Rasulullaah ~ looked up to see where the arrow landed. At the same time, Hadhrat Abu Talha ~,~ would raise his chest (to shield Rasulullaah ~) saying, "May my parents be sacrificed for you, 0 Rasulullaah ~! Do not get up for an arrow should strike you. My neck is there to be sacrificed rather than yours." Hadhrat Abu Talha ~~~ was ready to have himself killed in the defence of Rasulullaah ~. He therefore kept saying, "0 Rasulullaah~!

I am a strong man, so send me to fulfil any of your needs and give me any command you wish." (2) The Bravery of Hadhrat Qataadah ~)J.j~for the Love of RasuluIlaah ~~ Hadhrat Qataadah bin Nu'maan ~~ narrates, "Rasulullaah ~ was given a bow as a gift, which he gave to me during the Battle of Uhud. I 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. Whenever an arrow headed for the face of Rasulullaah~, I turned my head to protect the face of Rasulullaah ~ for I had no bow to use ... " The rest of the narration is the same as appears in the chapter entitled "The Bravery of Hadhrat Qataadah bin Nu'maan ~"(3) The Sahabah ~Ur1~ Weep at the Mention of Rasulullaah ~~ Separating from them The Weeping of Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~)J.j~ Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed ~~ narrates, "Rasulullaah ~ once came out to us from his room during the illness in which he passed away. He had a bandage wrapped around his head and he went towards the pulpit until he sat upright on it.

We followed Rasulullaah ~ (towards the pulpit), where he said, 'I swear by the Being Who controls my life that at this moment I am standing upon my fountain (Kowthar). When a servant of Allaah was given the choice between this world with its splendour (and the Aakhirah), he cho~e the Aakhirah.' No one (1) Ibn ls'haaq. as quoted in AiBidaayah wan Nihaayah (VolA PgA7). (2) Ahmad, as quoted in AI Bidaayah wan Nihaayah(VolA Pg.27). Ibn Sa'd (Vo1.3 Pg.65) has reported a similar narration. (3) Under the subheading "Hadhrat Qataadah bin Nu'maan ~ Uses his Face to Shield Rasulullaah m¥ from Arrows During the Battle of Uhud". THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2) understood the message of this statement besides Abu Bakr ®U.~.

His eyes therefore filled with tears and he started weeping. He. then exclaimed, 'May my parents be sacrificed for you, 0 Rasulullaah ~! In fact, may all our fathers, our mothers, ourselves and our wealth be sacrificed for yOU!' Rasulullaah ~ then descended from the pulpit and has not stood there again to this day." (1) The Weeping of Hadbrat Faatima \1®~ Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas ~ reports that Rasulullaah ~ sent for Hadhrat Faatima ~ after Allaah revealed the Surah: (O~G;UI~~I~~) He said to her, "This tells me of my pending death." When she started to weep, Rasulullaah ~ consoled her by saying, "Do not weep because you shall be the first of my family to meet me." She then started to laugh. Seeing her do this, one of Rasulullaah ~'s wives asked, "I saw you cry and then laugh?" Hadhrat Faatima ~ explained, "Rasulullaah ~ said to me, 'This tells me of my pending death.' When I started to weep, Rasulullaah ~ then consoled me by saying, "Do not weep because you shall be the first of my family to meet me." It was then that I started to laugh." (2) Hadhrat Aa'isha ~ narrates, "During his final illness, Rasulullaah ~ once called for his daughter Faatima U®~: When he whispered something to her, she wept. He then called her again and when he whispered something to her this time, she started laughing. When I asked her about this, she replied, 'When Rasulullaah ~ informed me that his life would be taken during this illness, I started to weep but when he told me that I would be the first of his family to meet him, I started to laugh.m(3) In another narration, Hadhrat Ummu Salamah ~ states, "When I asked Faatima ~~ about her laughing anp crying, she replied, 'Rasulullaah ~ first informed me that he was going to pass away and then informed me that I would be the leader of the women of Jannah after Maryam the daughter of Imraan ~~ It was this that made me laugh.',,(4) Hadhrat Alaa ~ reports that when Rasulullaah ~ was about to leave this world, Hadhrat Faatima ~~ started weeping.

Rasulullaah ~ said to her, . "Do not weep, dear daughter. When I pass on, you should say, 'Innaa Lillaahi wa Innaa Ilayhi Raaji'oon' because by reciting these words a person receives something in retJ.lfn for every calami~y." "Even in return for losing you, 0 Rasulullaah ~!" asked Hadhrat Faatima~. "Even in return for losing me," replied Rasulullaah ~. (5) (1) Ibn Abi Shaybah, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (VolA Pg.58). Ibn Sa'd (Vo1.2 Pg.230) has reported a similar narration from Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed Khudri ~.

(2) Tabraani. Haythami (Vo\.9 Pg.23) has commented on the chain of narrators. (3) Ibn Sa'd (VoU Pg.247). Ibn Sa'd has also reported the narration in greater detail. (4) Ibn Sa'd. (5) Ibn Sa'd (Vo1.2 Pg.312).

TIlE UVES OF TIlE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2) The Weeping of Hadhrat Mu'aadh bin Jabal ~~~ Hadhrat Mu'aadh bin Jabal ~ narrates that when Rasulullaah ~ sent him (as governor) to Yemen, Rasulullaah ~ walked with him as he gave him advice. Hadhrat Mu'aadh ~ was riding his animal while Rasulullaah ~ walked beside the animal. After giving him the necessary advice, Rasulullaah ~ said, "0 Mu'aadh! You shall probably not meet me after this year. You shall perhaps be passing by only this Masjid of mine and my grave." Hadhrat Mu'aadh ~~ then started weeping profusely because of this separation from Rasulullaah ~. Rasulullaah ~ then turned around and faced towards Madinah as he said, "The people closest to me are those with Taqwa regardless of who they are and where they may be," (1) Another narration states that Rasulullaah ~ said, "Do not weep, 0 Mu'aadh because this weeping is from Shaytaan." (2) The Sahabah ~~~ Weep out of Fear of Rasulullaah ~ Passing Away The Narration of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas ~~ in this Regard Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas ~ reports that Rasulullaah ~ was once informed that the Ansaar men and women were crying in the Masjid.

"What makes them cry?" Rasulullaah ~ enquired. When he was informed that they were crying because they feared he was going to pass away, Rasulullaah ~ left his room and went to sit on his pulpit. He was wrapped in a shawl with the ends thrown over his shoulders. He also wore a stained bandage on his head. After duly praising Allaah, he said, "0 people! people will multiply as the Ansaar dwindle in numbers until they are only as much as salt in food. Whoever is given charge over their affairs should accept the good from their good people and excuse their evil ones." (3) The Statement of Hadhrat Ummul Fadhl ~~ At the Demise of Rasulullaah ~ Hadhrat ummul Fadhl bint Haarith ~ says that when she came to Rasulullaah ~ during his final illness, she started weeping.

Rasulull~ah ~ lifted his head and asked, 'What makes you weep?" She replied, 'We fear for you (that you will pass away) and do not know how people will treat us after your demise." Rasulullaah ~ replied, "You will be the ones in a weaker position after I leave." (4) (1) Ahmad. (2) Ahmad. Haythami (Vo1.9 Pg,22) has commented on the chain of narrators. (3) Bazzaar. Haythami (Vol.1Q Pg.37) has commented on the chain of narrators. Ibn Sa'd (Vo1.2 Pg.252) has also reported the narration from Ha,dhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas ~.

(4) Ahmad. Haythami (VoL9 Pg.34) has commented·on the chain of narrators. THE LWES OF THE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2J Rasulullaah ~ Bids Farewell (to the Ummah) The Direction Rasulullaah ~ Gave Prior to his Demise Concerning his Burial, Bathing, Janaazah salaah and other Matters Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood §l~ says, "May my father and I be sacrificed for our beloved Nabi ~ who gave us the news of his demise six days in advance. When his end drew near, he gathered us in the room of our mother Aa'isha ~. His eyes welled with tears as he looked at us and said, Welcome to you all. May Allaah give you long lives.

May Allaah protect you. May Allaah safeguard you. May Allaah assist you, May Allaah elevate you. May Allaah guide you. May Allaah provide for you. May Allaah steer you to what is right.

May Allaah keep you safe. May Allaah accept you. I advise you to adopt Taqwa. I plead to Allaah to care for you and make Him my successor over you. I am a clear warner to you not to exert your authority over Allaah with regard to His servants and lands, for Allaah has mentioned to me and to you: ~Q!J .I. \~W, ~J J:'S~\ ~ '# wj~;' ~ ,:~ili 4J:~ a~~\ ~\:u\ ~j) '" "."'". v .. ",,,, "" ". - (~;.,), (Ail.::.o:!\~OJ"""') O~ This (Jannah) is the Home of the Aakhirah, which We shall assign to those who do not desire pomp (glory) on earth nor corruption.

The (best) outcome shall be for those with Taqwa. {Surah Qasas, verse 83} Allaah also says: _ ("~".' lO/"""'.1 Jw jf ,,,. ,. ........ ". ,~ ". , ........) (i'l.::.o:!\yj~J"""') Od-.p..sy..r.~~~\ Is there not an abode (a place to live) in Jahannam for the arrogant?' {Surah Zumar, verse 60} Rasulullaah ~ then continued, 'The term is coming to an end. The time has come to return to Allaah, to the Sidratul Muntahaa (1), to Jannatul Ma'waa (2), to glasses filled to the brim and to the Highest Companion (Allaah).'" 'Who shall bathe you then, 0 Rasulullaah ~!" the Sahabah ~ enquired. Rasulullaah ~ replied, "The men of my family who are closest in relation, together with those who are closest after them." "In what shall we shroud YOU?" they enquired further. Rasulullaah ~ replied, "In the clothing I am wearing. Otherwise, if you wish, you may shroud me in a Yemeni shawl or in white Egyptian sheets." 'Which of us should then lead the Janaazah salaah," was the (I) The Arabic word "Sidrah" means a lotus or a jujube tree.

"Muntahaa" means the 'limit' or 'apex' Le. a point beyond which there is nothing more. The "Sidratul Muntahaa" is therefore a tree at which everything stops. Whatever deeds ascend to the heavens first stop at the "Sidratul Muntahaa" before proceeding further and all commands descending to earth also stop there before descending further. (2) The level ofJannah where the pious abide. THE LIVES OF mE SAHABAH 8~ (Vol-2) next question. The Sahabah ~ and Rasulullaah ~ then burst out crying.

Rasulullaah ~ said, "Take it easy. May Allaah forgive you all and grant you the best of rewards on behalf of His Nabi. After you have bathed me and placed me on my bed in a corner of my room that will be my grave, then leave me alone for a while because the first to perform the Uanaazah) salaah for me shall be my friend (the archangel) Jibra'eel ~. After him shall be Mika'eel ~~, followed by Israafeel ~~, then the angel of death with his army and then all the angels. May Allaah shower His blessings on all of them. You should then enter in groups to perform the salaah and to greet me.

You should· however not allow any wailing woman to come to me nor any woman who is screaming and raiSing her voice. The first to perform the salaah should be the men of my family and then the rest of you afterwards. Accept my reply to your greetings of Salaam and convey my greeting of Salaam to all my brothers who are not present and to every person who enters the fold of your Deen after my demise. I make you witness to the fact that I am conveying my Salaams to him and to every other person following me in my Oeen from this day until the Day of Qiyaamah." The Sahabah ~.~ then asked, 'Which of us should place you in your.grave, 0 Rasulullaah ~?" Rasulullaah ~ replied, "The men of my family together with a large host of angels who will be able to see you without you being able to see them." (1) The Demise of Rasulullaah ~~ The Incident of his Demise and the Statements of Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~.~ and Hadhrat Umar ~~ Hadhrat Yazeed bin Baabnoos says, "A friend and I once went to Hadhrat Aa'isha ~ and sought permission to enter. She threw us some cushions and then concealed herself behind a screen (before allowing us in). 'What do you have to say about Araak, 0 Ummul Mu'mineen?' my friend asked.

'What is Araak?' she asked. When I struck my friend on the shoulder (to bid him not to ask about it), Hadhrat Aa'isha ~ said, 'Do notdo that for you have hurt your brother.' She then proceeded to ask, 'What is Araak? Is it about menstruation (that you wish to know about, whether a man can touch his wife whtm she is menstruatingZ). You should practise what Allaah has mentioned in the Qur'aan about menstruating women. Rasulullaah ~ used to embrace me and kiss my head with only a sheet between us when I was menstruating.'" Hadhrat Aa'isha ~ then went on to say, "It was the practice of Rasulullaah ~ to tell me something of benefit every time he passed by my door. However, one day he passed my door two or three times without saying anything.

I then (l) Bazzaar. Haythami (Vo1.9 Pg.52) has commente9. on the chain of narrators. Tabraani has reported a similar narration but stating that this occurrell a month before the demise of Rasulullaah e. Haythami has also commented on this chain of narrators. Abu Nu'aym has also reported the narration in his Hjlya (Vol.4 Pg.168) from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood ~ with slight differences but has commented on the chain of narrators. Ibn Sa'd (VoU Pg.256) has also reported a similar narration in detail.

THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2) told my maidservant to place a pillow at the door and I tied a bandage around n'iy head (pretending to be ill to get Rasulullaah ~'s attention). When Rasulullaafi ~ passed by (and saw me lying there), he asked, 'Dear Aa'isha! What is the matter?' 'My head is paining,' I responded. 'I too have severe pain in my head,' he replied. He then left and it was not long when he came to me carrying a blanket with him. He entered my room and then sent a message to his other wives saying, 'I am ill and am unable to come to all of you.

Do permit me to stay with Aa'isha.' (With the permission of the others) I then started to nurse Rasulullaah ~ whereas I had never nursed anyone else before him. Rasulullaah ~'s head was on my shoulder one day when it turned towards me. I thought that Rasulullaah ~ wanted to kiss me when a drop of cold saliva dropped from his mouth. When it fell on the back of my neck, my entire body started to shiver. Thinking that he had fallen unconscious, I covered him with a sheet. Umar ~ and Mughiera bin Shu'ba ~ then arrived and sought permission to enter.

I gave them permission and then pulled over my veil. Umar ~~ looked at Rasulullaah ~ and said, '0 dear! Rasulullaah ~ is unconscious! What a deep coma he seems to be in.' The two men then stood up. When they were near the door, Mughiera ~ said, '0 Umar! Rasulullaah ~ has passed away.' 'NeverI' exclaimed Umar~, 'You are always making. statements that cause trouble!

Rasulullaah ~ will never pass away until Allaah has obliterated the Munaafiqeen.'" Hadhrat Aa'isha ~ continues, "(My father) Abu Bakr ~ then arrived and I lifted my veil. He looked at Rasulullaah ~ and exclaimed, 'Innaa Lillaahi wa Innaa Ilayhi Raaji'oon! Rasulullaah ~ has passed away.' He went to Rasulullaah ~ from the headside, bowed his head and kissed Rasulullaah ~'s forehead. He then said, '0 dear Nabi ~!' Thereafter, he raised his head and again lowered his mouth to kiss Rasulullaah ~'s forehead, saying, '0 my chosen friend!' For the third time he then raised his head and again lowered his mouth to kiss Rasulullaah ~'s forehead, saying, '0 my bosom friend! Rasulullaah ~ has passed away.'" Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ then went to the Masjid where Hadhrat Umar ~ was busy lecturing the people saying, "Indeed Rasulullaah ~ shall never pass away until Allaah destroys the Munaafiqeen.' Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ then addressed the people. After duly praising Allaah, he said, "Allaah says: _ (~ ..I'~ . .I riS r;: !t"'~ ~ r;:) (I". ~Iyj oJJ-"') c,;)H~)J ~ cl.il 'Indeed, you (0 Rasu/u//aah ~) shall certainly di;, and they shall all die as well.' {Surah Zumar, verse 30} (Thereafter, he recited the verse:) ~ ;J~lii\ ~jI ~t! d;tTl J.

J;:;I ~~ ~ .~jj ~ j~J ~1 ~ ~:;) mE LIVES OF mE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2) Muhammad ~ is but a Rasool (ofAllaah). Indeed many Rusul have passed before him. If he passes away or is martyred, would you (Muslims) then turn back on your heels (and fors.9ke /slaam)? He who turns back on his heels can never harm Allaah in the least (because he . will be harming only himself). Allaah shall soon reward the grateful ones (SO be nrm and strive for His Deen). {Surah Aal Imraan, verse 144} He then proceeded to say, "Whoever worships Allaah should know that Allaah is Alive and shall never die. Whoever worshipped Muhammad ~ should know that Muhammad ~ has passed away." Astonished, Hadhrat Vmar ~ asked, "Are those verses really in the Qur'aan? 0 people!

This is Abu Bakr and he is the highestachieveramongsttheMuslims. Pledge your allegiance to him.,,(l) The Burial of Rasulullaah _ The Narration of 8adhrat Ali ~~ Hadhrat Ali bin Abi Taalib ~ narrates that when they (the family of Rasulullaah ~) started the burial preparations for Rasulullaah ~, they locked the door and did not allow anyone in. while the Ansaar shouted, "We are the maternal relatives of Rasulullaah ~ and have a high standing in Islaam!" the Quraysh shouted, "We are his paternal relatives!" Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~.~ then shouted saying, "0 assembly of Muslims! Every family has a greater right to the burial of their family members than others do. We therefore plead to you in the name of Allaah (not to enter) becau$e if you enter, you will be pushing back others (those who are entitled to enter). By Allaah! None should enter besides those who are called." A narration of Hadhrqt Ali bin Husayn states that the Ansaar shouted, ''We have a right (to arrange the bUrial) because Rasulullaah ~ is the son of our sister and because we have a high standing in Islaam." When they lodged their request with Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~, he said, "A family has the greatest right to members of their family.

You may put the request to Ali ~ and Abbaas ~ because none may enter the room besides those..whom they permit." (2) The Narration of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas ~~~ in this Regard Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas ~~ reports that Hadhrat Aa'isha ~~ and Hadhrat Hafsah ~ were with Rasulullaah ~ when his illness grew severe. When Rasulullaah ~ saw Hadhrat Ali ~~ enter the room, he lifted his head and said, "Come closer. Come closer." Hadhrat Ali ~ let Rasulullaah ~ lean against him and remained with R:asulullaah ~ until he passed away. When Rasulullaah ~ passed away, Hadhrat Ali ~ stood up and locked the\ (1) Ahmad. as quoted in Ai Bidaayah wan Nihaayah (Vol. S Pg.241), reporting from reliable sources as confirmed by Haythami (Vo1.9 Pg.33). Abu Ya'la has also reported the narration but Haythami (Vo1.9 Pg.33) has commented on the chain of narrators.

Ibn Sa'd (Vo1.2 Pg.267) has also reported the narration. (2) Ibn Sa'd (Vol.2 Pg.6l). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2J door. Hadhrat Abbaas ~,u.7~ and the members of the Banu Abdul Muttalib family came and stood (guard) at the door. (Addressing Rasulullaah ~) Hadhrat Ali ~~ $RJd, "May my parents be sacrificed for yow You were so pure in life and now so pure in death." There wafted from the body of Rasulullaah ~ an extremely wonderful fragrance that people had never smelt before. Hadhrat Abbaas ~~~ then said to Hadhrat Ali ~~, "what is happening here?

Leave all that weeping like women do. pay attention to your leader (Rasulullaah ~)." Hadhrat Ali ~~ then asked for Hadhrat Fadhl bin Abbaas ~~~ to be brought to him (to assist him). At this stage the Ansaar requested, ''We plead to you in the name of Allaah and by the affinity we have with Rasulullaah ~ (that you allow one of us to be part of the burial preparations)." Hadhrat Ali ~~ and those with him allowed in an Ansaari called HadhratAwsbinKhowlay who carried a bucket of water in one hand. (Before starting the bathing) They heard a voice in the house saying, "Do not remove Rasulullaah ~'s clothing. Bathe him as he is in his clothing." Hadhrat Ali ~,u.7~ then washed Rasulullaah ~ by placing his hand beneath the clothing as Hadhrat Fadhl ~~ held the clothing up and the Ansaari brought the water. Hadhrat Ali ~~~ wore a cloth over his hand (as a glove) as he placed his hand beneath the clothing. (1) .

The Janaazah salaah for Rasulullaah ~ The Narration of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas ®!J,1~ Hadhrat Abdullaah binAbbaas ~ narrates that when Rasulullaah ~ passed away, groups of men were let into the room and they performed the ]anaazah salaah individually without anyone being the Imaam. When all the men were finished, the women were let in to perform the Janaazah salaah, followed by the children and then the slaves. None of the groups were led by an Imaam. (2) The Narration of Hadhrat Sahl bin SaId ~U&~ Hadhrat Sahl in Sa'd~~says that after Rasulullaah ~ was shrouded in the burial shroud, he was placed on a bed, which was then placed in the corner of the room. The people then entereo the room in groups (to perform the Janaazah salaah) without anyone leading them in the salaah. (3) Hadhrat Moosa bin Muhammad bin Ibraheem says that he found a book in which his father. had written that after Rasulullaah ~ was shrouded in the burial shroud, he was placed. on a bed.

Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ and Hadhrat Umar ~ then entered the room together With as many Muhaajireen and Ansaar as could fit in the room. The two men said: (I) Tabraani. Haythami (Vo1.9 Pg.36) has commented on the chain of narrators. Ibn Maajah has reported a part of the narration while Ibn sa~d (Vo1.2 Pg.63) has also reported a similar narration. (2) Ibn Is'haaq. (3) Waaqidi.

TIlE LIVES OF TIlE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2) "Peace be on you, 0 Nabi ~ together with the mercy of Allaah and His blessings." The other Muhaajireen and Ansaar also greeted Rasulul!aah ~ as Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ and Hadhrat Umar ~ did. They then formed rows without any of them being the Imaam. Standing in the first row in front of Rasulullaah ~, Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ and Hadhrat Umar ~ said, "0 Allaah! We testify that Rasulullaah ~ conveyed whatever was revealed to him. He was a well-wisher of the Ummah who strove in the path of Allaah until Allaah gave honour to His Deen, His Words (Deen) was completed and belief was established in the One Allaah WhQ has no partner. 0 Allaah! Make us people who follow the guidance revealed to him and allow us to meet him again with him recognising us and us recognising him.

He was indeed most forgiving and most merciful unto the Mu'mineen. We seek no worldly recompense for believing in him and shall never sell our Imaan In him for any price." The other Sahabah ~~ said, "Aameen! Aameen!" They then left and another group entered. After all the men had completed, the women entered, followed by the children. (1) The Narration of Hadhrat Ali ~~~ Hadhrat Ali ~~ narrates that when Rasulullaah ~ was placed on a bed, he said to the people, "None shall be the Imaam (to lead the Janaazah salaah) because Rasulullaah ~ is the Imaam while alive and after his demise. The people then started entering (the room) in groups and performed the salaah in rows without any of them being the Imaam.

They all said "Allaahu Akbar" as Hadhrat Ali ~ stood directly in front of Rasulullaah ~ and said: ,,~~JJJ\ W-JJ~\ ~~':W" "Peace be on you, 0 N;bi ~ tog~ther with the mercy of Allaah and His blessings." He then continued, "0 Allaah! We testify that Rasulullaah ~ conveyed whatever was revealed to him. He was a well-wisher of the Ummah who strove in the path of Allaah until Allaah gave honour to His Deen and His Words (Deen) was completed. 0 Allaah! Make us people who follow the guidance revealed to him, keep us steadfast and allow us to meet him again" The other Sahabah l@.~ said, "Aameen! " After all the· men had completed, the women did the same, followed by the children. (2) The Condition of the Sahabah ~~ when Rasulullaah _ Passed away and Their Weeping at their Separation from Him Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~~ Weeps and the Lecture he gave to the People Hadhrat Anas ~~ reports that when Rasulullaah ~ passed away, the (1) AI Bidaayah wan Nihaayah (Vo1.5 Pg.265).

Ibn Sa'd (Vo1.2 Pg.69) has reported a similar narration. (2) Ibn Sa'd (VoL2 Pg.70), as quoted in KanzuJ UmniaaJ (Vol.4 Pg.55). mE LWES OF mE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2) Sahabah ~ were all whispering to each other. Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ instructed his slave to listen to what they were saying and report back to him. The sl.ave reported that he overhea'rd the Sahabah ~ saying that Rasulullaah ~ had passed away. Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ then hurried as he said, "0 dear! My back has been broken!" (He was so overcome with grief that) The Sahabah ~~ thought that he would not even make it to the Masjid, but he did.

(1) Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas ~ narrates that on the day Rasulullaah ~ passed away, Hadhrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq ~ emerged (from Rasulullaah ~'s room) as Hadhrat Umar ~.~ was busy addressing the Sahabah ~. He told Hadhrat Umar ~ to be seatttd and after duly praising Allaah, he said, "whoever worshipped Muhammad ~ should know that Muhammad ~ has passed away. On the. other hand, whoever worships Allaah should know that Allaah is Alive and shall never die. verily Allaah states: ~ ~~Iail ~jl :;.,~ ~m J, J.:~l ~-9 ~ ~.b.~ [ 0;) ~j ~ ~j) ';'~~l~111 ,o; J,I:~~r-:~,\I:i';;,;-: ,;; \'" > "">;"'J,~'I~?'" • """" ,If" • • """,,1...:.2.1 ~ ~ 'Ie ~ w.-l ,'':1 ..i~J ~ :.r---' ~. ..s-. ~ .....J . \.",.1"':,. "" if' ", '" '" v· ;# • (Itt ~io~ JTOJ"....) (01 Muhammad ~ is but a Rasool (ofAllaah). Indeed many Rusul have passed before him. If he passes away or is martyred, would you (Muslims) then turn back on your heels (and forsake /slaamf?

He who turns back on his heels can never harm Allaah in the least (because he will be harming only hjmself). Allaah shall soon reward the grateful ones (so be firm and strive for His Deen). {Surah Aal Imraan, verse 144} Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas ~~ says, "By Allaah! (Because they were so overcome with grief) It was as if the pebple never knew that such a verse was ever revealed until Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ recited it. They all took it from. Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ and every one of them was reciting it. Hadhrat Umar bin Khattaab ~ said, 'By Allaah!

No sooner did I hear Abu Bakr ~ recite the verse when my legs collapsed beneath me and were unable to carry me. I then fell to the ground when I heard it for I was then convinced that Rasulullaah ~ had definitely passed away.m(2) The Grief of Hadhrat Uthmaan ~}J.1~ Hadhrat uthmaan bin Affaan g~ says, "When Rasulullaah ~ passed away, the Sahabah ~ were so grieved that some of them even started having false thoughts (that Islaam had come to an end). I was also amongst those who were deeply grieved and was once sitting on one of the hills of Madinah when Umar ~ passed by me without me even noticing that he had passed. By then, people had already pledged their allegiance to Abu Bakr ~. Umar ~ (1) Ibn Khusru, as quoted in KanzuJ UmmaaJ (VolA PgA8). (2) Abdur Razzaaq, Ibn Sa'd, Ibn Abi Shaybah, Ahmad, Bukhaari, Ibn Hibbaan and others, as quoted in KanzuJ UmmaaJ (VolA PgA8).

THE LIVES OF mE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2) proceeded immediately to Abu Bakr ~ and said, '0 Khalifah of Rasulullaah ~1 I have some shocking news for you! When I passed by Uthmaan ~~ and greeted him, he did not even reply." The rest of the narration shall soon be quoted in the chapter concerning greeting. (1) The Grief of Hadhrat Ali ~ Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Sa'eed bin Yarboo ~.~ narrates that Hadhrat Ali bin Abi Taalib ~ one day had his face covered and was extremely grieved. "I notice thaLyou are deeply grieved," enquired Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~~. Hadhrat Ali ~ replied, "Such grief has overcome me that has not befallen you." To this Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ said, "Look at what he is saying! I ask you in the name of Allaah to tell me whether any other person is more grieved about the demise of Rasulullaah ~ than I am?" (2) The Weeping of Hadhrat Ummu Salamah ~~~ Hadhrat Ummu Salamah ~~ says, ''When we (the wives of Rasulullaah ~) gathered together and were weeping (over the demise of Rasulullaah ~), we did not have a wink of sleep.

(The blessed body of) Rasulullaah ~ was still in our rooms and we consoled each other every time we saw him lying on the bed. When we suddenly heard the sounds of shovels (digging Rasulullaah ~'s grave) just before dawn, we started crying (out of grief) and the people in the Masjid also started crying. This caused all of Madinah to shudder. When Bilaal ~ called out the Fajr Adhaan and took the name of Rasulullaah ~ (as he said), he burst out crying. This added to our grief and the people started going towards the grave. The door was however locked to them. 0 what a calamity it was!

Every calamity that befell us afterWards paled into insignificance when we thought about the calamity of Rasulullaah ~'s demise." (3) The Wailing of the people of Madinah Hadhrat Abu Dhu'ayb Hudhali says, ''When I arrived in Madinah, the wailing of the people of Madinah pulsated like the calls of'Labbaik' from people performing Hajj pulsates. 'What is the matter?'" I enquired. They then informed me that Rasulullaah ~ had passed away." (4) The Condition of the SaHabah ~~~ in Makkah when they Heard about Rasulullaah ~~IS Demise Hadhrat Ubaydullaah bin Umayr ~~ reports that when Rasulullaah ~ passed away, the governor of Makkah was Hadhrat Attaab bin Usayd ~~. When the news of Rasulullaah ~'s demise reached the people of Makkah, the people in (1) Ibn Sa'd (Vol.2 Pg.84). (2) Ibn Sa'd (Vol.2 Pg.84). (3) waaqidi, as quoted in AI Bidaayah wan Nihaayah (Vo1.5 Pg.271).

Ibn Sa'd (Vol.4 Pg.121) has also reported the narration in brief. (4) Ibn Mandah and Ibn Asaalcir, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (VolA Pg.58). Ibn Is'haaq has also reported the narration in detail as will soon be quoted in the chapter dealing with the sayings of the Sahabah ~ when Rasulullaah _ passed away. THE UVES OF THE SAHABAH I@~~ (Vol-2) the Masjid burst out crying. Hadhrat Attaab ~ left Makkah and went to one of the valJeys of Makkah. Hadhrat SuhayJ bin Amr ~~ approached him and told him to address the people.

"I cannot speak after t!--e demise of RasuluIlaah ~," replied Hadhrat Attaab~. Hadhrat suhayl ~~ said, "Then come with me and I shall do it for you." They left and when they came to the Masjidul Haraam, Hadhrat suhayl ~~ stood up to address the people. After duly praising AUaah, he delivered a lecture that was identical to the one that Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ gave the people (in Madinah). In fact, when Hadhrat SuhayJ ~ was a captive of the Battle of Badr, Rasulullaah ~ said to Hadhrat Umar ~~, "What makes you want to extract his front teeth? Leave him alone because Allaah shall perhaps place him on a platform that would bring you great pleasure." The platform Rasulullaah ~ referred to was this one by which the authority of Hadhrat Attaab ~ was consolidated over Makkah and neighbouring areas. (1) The Condition of Hadhrat Faatima tr®~~ Hadhrat Abu Ja'far says, "After the demise of Rasulullaah ~, I never saw Faatima ~ laugh.

All I saw was her mouth extend on one side (as she smiled)." (2) What the Sahabah I®~~ Said When Rasulullaah _ Passed Away The Statement of Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~U&~: "Today we have Lost Revelation" Hadhrat Is'haaq reports that when Rasulullaah ~ passed away, Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ said, "Today we have lost revelation and speech from Allaah." (3) The Statement of Hadhrat Ummu Ayman tr®~~ Concerning the Loss of Revelation. Hadhrat Anas ~ reports that when Rasulullaah ~ passed away, Hadhrat Ummu Ayman ~ wept bitterly. Wh~n asked what made her weep so bitterly about the demise of Rasulullaah ~, she replied, "I always knew that Rasulullaah ~ would soon pass away, but what inakes me weep is that revelation has now been lifted from us." (4) Hadhrat Anas ~~ also reports that after the demise of Rasulullaah ~, Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~l~ once said to Hadhrat umar ~, "Come with me to visit Ummu Ayman " When they came to her, she started weeping. They consoled her saying, "What makes you weep? What is with Allaah is better for Rasulullaah ~." She replied, "By Allaah! I am not weeping because I do not know that what (I) sayf and Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (VoL 7 PgA6).

(2) Ibn Sa'd (Vol.2 Pg.84). (3) OaJaa'i1ut Towheed, as quoted in KanzuJ Ummaal (VolA Pg.50). (4) Ahmad. TIIE LIVES OF TIIE SAHARAH ~~ (Vol-2) Allaah has with Him is better for Rasulullaah ~.I am weeping because revelation from the heavens has been terminated." This statement made both men start weeping. (1) Another narration states that when Rasulullaah ~ passed away, Hadhrat Ummu Ayman ~ wept bitterly. When asked what made her weep, she replied, "What makes me weep is that news form the heavens has now been terminated." (2) A narration of Hadhrat Moosa bin Uqba quotes Hadhrat Ummu Ayrnan ~ as saying, "I am weeping because the news from the heavens used to corne to us in large quantities and fresh from the heavens every day and night.

This has now been terminated and lifted. It is only this that makes me weep." This statement greatly surprised the people. (3) The Statement of Hadhrat MaIn bin Adi ~~~ Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~ reports that when Rasulullaah ~ passed away, the people wept bitterly and said, 'We wished that we would pass away before Rasulullaah ~ for we fear that we will be facing great tribulations after him." To this, Hadhrat Ma'n bin Adi ~ said, "on the contrary, I swear by Allaah that rather than wishing to die before Rasulullaah ~, I wish to believe in him after his demise just as I did during his lifetime." (4) The Statement of Hadhrat Faatima ~~ the Daughter of Rasulullaah ~W Hadhrat Anas ~u.~ reports that when Rasulullaah ~ fell seriously ill, Hadhrat Faatima ~ bemoaned, "o! The pain my father is suffering!" Rasulullaah ~ then said to her, "Your father will suffer no pain after this day." After Rasulullaah ~ passed away, she said, "0 my dear father! His Rabb really accepted his supplication. 0 my dear father! Jannatu} Firdous (S) has become his abode! 0 my dear father!

Jibra'eel ~ has informed us of his demise." After Rasulullaah ~ was buried, Hadhrat Faatima ~ said, "0 AnasT How did your hearts allow you to throw sand over Rasulullaah _?,,(6) Another narration quotes that Hadhrat Faatima ~ said, "0 Anas! How did your hearts allow you to return after burying Rasulullaah ~ in the sand?" Hadhrat Hammaad says that whenever Hadhrat Thaabit related this narration, he sobbed so much that his ribs heaved. (7) (1) Bayhaqi, as quoted in Ai Bidaayah wan Nihaayah (Vol. S Pg.274). Ibn Abi shaybah, Muslim, Abu Ya'Ja and Abu Awaanah have also reported the narration from Hadhrat Anas ~~, as quoted in Kanzu/ ummaa/(VoL4 Pg,48}. as has Ibn Sa'd (Vo1.8 Pg.164). (2) Ibn Abi shaybah, as quoted In Kilnzu!

Ummaa! (Vol.4 Pg.60). Ibn Sa'd (Vo1.a Pg.164) has also reported the narration. (3) AiBidaayah wan Nihaayah (Vo\.S Pg.274). (4) Maalik, as quoted in AiBidaayaJ: wan Nihaayah (Vo1.6 Pg.339). Ibn Abdil Birr has also reported the narration in his Isti'aab (Vo\.3 Pg,446). lsaabah (VoL3 Pg,450) contains commentary on the chain of narrators.

Ibn sa'd (Vo1.3 Pg,465) has also reported the narration. (5) The highest level ofJannah. (6) Bukhaari. (7) Ahmad, as quoted in Ai Bidaayah wan Nihaayah (Vots Pg.273). Ibn Asaakir and Abu Ya'la have TIlE UVES OF TIlE SAHABAH 3~ (Vol-2) The Couplets of Hadhrat Safiyya \f®1J.1~ the Aunt of Rasulullaah ~ Hadhrat Urwa ~ reports that Hadhrat Safiyya bint Abdul Muttalib ~~ retited a few couplets in memory of Rasulullaah ~. (The meaning of these couplets are): "My heartgrieves andI have spent the night like he who has lost everything I have stayed awake all night Jjke the one whose everypossession has been looted It is all because ofmygriefand remorse that I cannot sleep Ifonly I were also given the cup ofdeath to sip from When they said that there came to Rasulullaah ~ The destined moment ofdeath When we came to the family ofMuhammad~ The hairs on our neck turned white (with grief) When we sawhis rooms had become deserted Afterhim there was none there to live the life of a stranger Because ofthis, a deep griefhas come to me Mixing in myheart, fiJJing it with fear" Hadhrat Safiyya !f®IJ.,~ also recited the following couplets (which means): ''Do listen, 0 RasuluJJaah~!

You had been the one to give us ease You had been good to us and never harsh Our Nabi ~ had always been good andforgiving towards us Today everyone who wishes to weep shouldrespond Bymylife!It is not because ofhis death that I weep for myNabi ~ It is rather because of the hardships that are to come afterhim Because of the loss ofMuhammad~ And because of the love for him, myheart has been branded by a hot iron o Faatima!May the Rabb ofMuhammad~ shower His special mercies On the body that had taken up residence.'in Yathrib (1) I am looking at Hasan ~ whomyou have left as an orphan Making him cry and caJJ outfor his grandfather who has gone so far I am ready to sacrifice for Rasulullaah ~ mymother, myaunt my uncle, myselfand aJJ ofmynear and dear families You had enduredmuch and conveyed the message wHh truth You hadleft the world with the Deen firm, apparent andclear Had the Rabb of the Throne keptyou alive with us we would have been most fortunate, but,iJfis decision is final Maypeace andgreetings from AJlaah be showered onyou Asyou are entered happilyint:J the everlasting gardens" (2) reported a narration similar to Bukhaari's, as quoted in Kanzui Ummaai (VolA Pg.57). Ibn Sa'd (Vol.2 Pg.83) has also reported the narration. (1) Yathrib had been the name of Madinah before the arrival of Rasulullaah ~. (2) Tabraani, reporting from reliable sources as confirmed by Haylhami (Vo1.9 Pg.39). mE LIVES OF mE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2) Another narration from Hadhrat Muhammad bin Ali bin Husayn states that when Rasulullaah ~ passed away, Hadhrat Safiyya ~ came out of her house with her shawl as she said (couplets which meant): "All:eryou there shall be many djstressjng and djfficult times the dangers ofwhkh would not be so much hadyou been there,,(l) Hadhrat Ghunaym bin Qais reports that he heard his father say some couplets after the demise of Rasulullaah ~. They were: ''Behold! I have been destroyed by the departure ofMuhammad ~ In hjs life did I find my rest a.nd peace jn which my njghts were calm until the mornings" (2) The Sahabah ~~~ Weep as tlley Think of Rasulullaah ~ The Incident Between Hadhrat Umar ~~ and an Old Lady Hadhrat Zaid bin Aslam narrates that Hadhrat Umar ~ left the house one night to keep watch.

When he saw a lantern burning, he went closer and found an old womancardingwooltobespun. She was reciting some couplets (which meant): 'May the salutations ofall righteous people be showered on Muhammad~. May the chosen best peoble send theirsalutation to you (0 Rasulullaah~). Yuo had been regularly crying (in Ibaadah) before dawn but death has many waJ1.5 and jfonlyI knew. Whether the Aakhirah willjoin me with my beloved (Rasulullaah~) Hadhrat Umar ~ sat down and began weeping. He continued weeping until he was able to knock at her door.

"Who is it?" she asked. When he replied that he was Umar bin Khattaab, she said, "What has Umar to do with me? What brings Umar at this hour?" Hadhrat Umar ~ put her at ease saying, "open the door. May Allaah have mercy on you. You are in no trouble." when she opened the door, Hadhrat Umar ~ entered and requested, "Please repeat to me the words you just said." She then repeated the couplets. When she reached the closing words, Hadhrat Umar ~ asked, "Do include me with you two." She then added, "And Umar, do forgive him, 0 Most Forgiving." Hadhrat Umar ~ was happy and returned.

(3) The Condition of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~~ and Hadhrat Anas' ~~ when Mentioning Rasulullaah ~ Hadhrat Aasim bin Muhammad reports that his father said, "I have never seen (1) TabraanL Haythami (Vo1.9 Pg.39) has commented on the chain of narrators. (2) Bukhaari and Baghawi, as quoted in Isaabah (VoU Pg.264). Bazzaar has also reported the narration but Haythami (Vo1.9 Pg.39) has commented on the chain of narrators. Ibn Sa'd (Vol.7 Pg,89) has also reported the narration. (3) Ibn Mubaarak and Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzu/ ummaal (VolA Pg.38I). THE LIVES OF THE SAHARAH ~ (Vol-2) Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~ mention Rasulullaah ~ without his eyes quickly filling with tears and crying." (1) Hadhrat Muthanna bin Sa'eed Daari reports that he heard Hadhrat Anas ~~ say, ''I see my beloved (Rasulullaah ~) every njght (jn a dream).

" He then started weepjng. (2) How the Sahabah ~~~ Hit Out Against Anyone who Reviled Rasulullaah ~~ The Incident Between Hadhrat Gharfa Kindi ~!J.7~ and Hadhrat Amr bin AI Aas ~!J.7~ Hadhrat Ka'b binAlqama narrates that a Sahabi by the name of Hadhrat Gharfa bin Haarith Kindi ~~ once heard a Christian reviling Rasulullaah ~. Hadhrat Gharfa ~ hit the Christian and broke his nose. When the case was brought before Hadhrat Amr bin AI Aas ~, he said (to Hadhrat Gharfa ~~). ''We have entered into a treaty with them." Hadhrat Gharfa ~~ respond by saying, "Allaah forbid that we ever enter into a treaty with them permitting them to revile Nabi ~! Our treaty with them says that we will not interfere with their churches and will allow them to say th~re what they wish.

It also says that we will not charge them to do more than they Can manage and that we will fight in their defence if an enemy attacks them. It says further that we will permit them to enforce their own laws unless they opt to abide by ours, in which case we will pass judgement between them based on the laws of Allaah and Rasulullaah ~. We will also not prevent them if they wish to remain aloof from us." Hadhrat Amr bin AI Aas ~~ then said, "You are absolutely right." (3) Hadhrat Gharfa bin Haarith ~~ was a Sahabi who fought with Hadhrat Ikrama bin Abu Jahal ~~ against the. apostates in Yemen. He narrates that he once passed by a Christian in Egypt called Mundaqoon. When Hadhrat Gharfa ~~ invited the man to accept Islaam, the Christian started reviling Rasulullaah ~. When Hadhrat Gharfa ~ hit the Christian, the case was brought before Hadhrat Amr bin AI Aas. ~~.

HadhratAmr ~~ sent for Hadhrat Gharfa ~ and said to him, "We have entered into a treaty with them." The rest of the narration is the same as the one quoted above. (4) Another narration states that Hadhrat Gharfa bin Haarith Kindi ~ was a Sahabi who once passed by a man with' whom the Muslims had entered into a peace treaty. When Hadhrat Gharfa ~~ invited the man to accept Islaam, the man swore Rasulullaah ~ because of which Hadhrat Gharfa ~~ killed him. Hadhrat Amr bin AI Aas ~ said to him (when the case was brought up). (1) Ibn Sa'd (VolA Pg.168) (2) Ibn Sa'd (VoL7 Pg.20). (3) Ibn Mubaarak. as quoted in Isti'aab (Voi.3 Pg.193).

Bukhaari has also reported the narration in his Taareekh, as quoted in Isaabah (Voi.3 Pg.

(4) Tabraani. Haythami (VoL6 Pg.13) has commente.d on the chain of narrators. Bayhaqi (Vol.9 Pg.200) has also reported the narration. mE LIVES OF mE SAHABAH ~):i&~ (Vol-2) "These people were safe from us because of the treaty (how could you then kill him?)." Hadhrat Gharfa ~~ replied,'We did not enter into any treaty with them that permits them to injure us with regard to Allaah and His Rasool ~." The rest of the narration is similar to the ones already quoted. (1) Obeying the Instructions of Rasulullaah ~ Rasulullaah ~IS Instructions are Obeyed during the Expedition to Nakhla Hadhrat Urwa bin zubayr ~~ narrates that Rasulullaah ~~ once dispatched Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Jahash ~ on a expedition to a place called Nakhla. Rasulullaah ~'s instructions were, "Stay there until you are able to bring us intelligence about the Quraysh." Rasulullaah ~ did not instruct him to engage the enemy. This occurred during one of the sacred months.

Before informing him where he was to go, Rasulullaah ~ had a letter written for him, and briefed him saying, "Proceed with your companions and open the letter only after you have travelled for two days. Read the letter and then proceed whence I have instructed you in the letter. You should also not force any of your companions to travel with you." After travelling for two days, Hadhrat Abdullaah ~~ opened the letter, which read, "Proceed until you set up camp in Nakhla from where you should gather any intelligence that comes to you about the Quraysh." After reading the letter, Hadhrat Abdullaah ~ said to his companions, "I hear and I obey. Whoever desired martyrdom should proceed with me because I intend fulfilling the instructions of Rasulullaah ~. Those who do not wish to 'do this may return because Rasulullaah ~ has forbidden me from forcing any of YOli." They all marched with him. When they reached a placed called Buhraan, Hadhrat SaId bin Abi waqqaas ~~ and Hadhrat utba bin Ghazwaan ~~ lost the camel they had been sharing and had to fall behind to look for it.

The rest of the group forged ahead until they set up camp in Nakhla. It was then that Amr bin Hadhrami, Hakam bin Kaysaan, uthmaan bin Abdullaah and Mughiera bin Abdullaah passed by them with merchandise of leather and raisins that they were bringing back from Taa'if. When this group (of traders) saw the Sahabah ~).1.,~, it was Hadhrat waaqid bin Abdullaah whom they saw staring at them. Because Hadhrat Waaqid ~~ happened to have his hair shaved off, the traders reasoned, "They have come to perform Umrah and we therefore have nothing to fear from them." It happened to be the last day of Rajab so the Sahabah ~~ urgently convened, saying to each other, "If we fight them today, we will be fighting them in a sacred month (during which the Arabs regarded fighting as forbidden) and if we leave them, they will be entering the precincts of the Haram by nightfall, because of which they will be protected from us (because no person can be attacked within the boundaries of the Haram)." They therefore decided to attack. (1) Ibn Asaakir. TIlE LIVES OF TIlE SAHABAH ~)l.1~ (Vol-2J Hadhrat Waaqid bin Abdullaah Tameemi ~ shot an arrow atAmr bin Hadhrami and killed him.

Uthmaan bin Abdullaah and Hakam bin Kaysaan were taken captive while Mughiera bin Abdullaah ran away and escaped. The Sahabah ~ led the caravan away and brought it to Rasulullaah ~. Rasulullaah ~ said to them, "By Allaah! I never instructed you to launch any attack during a sacred month." Rasulullaah ~ then refrained from doing anything to the captives and the .caravan and took nothing from it. After Rasulullaah ~ had told them what he did, these Sahabah ~~ became demoralised and thought that they were destroyed. Their Muslim brothers rebuked them and when the news reached the Quraysh, they began saying, "Muhammad has spilt blood during a sacred month.

He has also usurped property during a sacred month, captured people and violated the sanctity of the month." It was then that Allaah revealed the following verse of the Qur'aan: JJI~ ~"Ljj,~ ~~wjij, ~.IW ....~I~1 ." ~~~"!) #-' ,.. ... ~ ",""'" ,..","'1"'" ,.. ¢ : ;5i l~~Qi( r:. JJI~;5i ~ iliI ;(~ (J ~I ~( ';J --: " ; 'J I; J (,\,w io:.o:!T o~ oJ.,....) (j, ~I " They question you (0 Muhammad ~) about warfare in the sacred months (Dhul Qa'dah, Dhul HljJah, Muharram and Rajab). Say, 'Warfare in these months is a grave matter, but to prevent (others) from Allaah's way (Ii'om Islaam), to disbelieve in Him, (to prevent people from) the Masjidul Haraam arid to expel (ddve out) its people from it (as the Mushrikeen did to Rasulullaah ~ and the Sahabah ~~) is a far greater sin in the sight of Allaah. Corruption (especially kutt Shkk and causing mischief in religion) isworse than killing." {Surah Baqara, verse 2In This verse made it clear that committing kufr is a greater sin than killing. When the verse was revealesd, Rasulullaah ~ took the caravan and ransomed the two captives. The Sahabah ~~ (who had marched to Nakhla) asked, "(0 Rasulullaah ~) Do you think that we will be rewarded for the expedition?" Allaah then revealed the following verse with special reference to them: • ... .-- '" J; ""'.I' ") ~ "'," ~F'" Io!.LJ ,r:..uJ\ ' '" '. \'JA~" \'''''li "'.ill" 1""~ "'.ill:' ~J (J,f>:'y. f'J '" ~~ ') .J 'Jy." cr.", 'J".... cr.", (J" ('\'\A io:.o:!T o~ oJ.,....) (0 ~~~~ tulj j, ~I verily those who have Imaan, who migrate and who strive (exert themselves) in the way of Allaah (for Islaam), these have hope of Allaah's mercy (His rewards).

Allaah is Most Forgiving, Most Merciful (Allaah will not deprive such people of the rewards they deserve). {Surah Baqara, verse 2I8} The Sahabah ~ who were part of toe expedition numbered eight with their commander HadhratAbdullaah bin Jahash ~ being the ninth. (1) 0) Bayhaqi (Vo1.9 Pg.58). Abu Nu'aym and Tabari have also reported the narration. as quoted in lsaabah (VoU Pg.228). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH i@~~ (Vo/-2J Hadhrat Jundub bin Abdullaah ~u..~ narrates that Rasulullaah ~ once dispatched an expedition with Hadhrat Ubaydah bin Haarith ~.li..~ as the commander. However, when they were leaving, he was overcome by his love for Rasulullaah ~ and started weeping. Rasulullaah ~ then dispatched a Sahabi called Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Jahash ~~~ in his place.

Rasulullaah ~ had a letter written for him and instructed him to read the letter only when he reached a certain place. He also received instructions not to force anyone to march with him. When he reached the specified destination, he read the letter and recited, "Innaa Lillaahi wa Innaa Ilayhi Raaji'oon,,(l). He then said, "I hear and obey the orders of Allaah and His Rasool ~." While two of the Sahabah i@u..~ left the expedition, the others proceeded with him .. When they met with Ibn Hadhrami, they killed him, not knowing whether it was still the month of Rajab or whether it was Jumaadal Aakhirah (that had already started). When the Mushrikeen claimed that the Sahabah ~~ had killed him during a sacred month, Allaah revealed the verse: JJ\~ ~"l:Pjlo~ ~jWjJlo ~.IW .... ~\~\ ." ~;i~'1) tI" tI" tI" ~ tI" ... tI"'" ...... \f ... tI" tI" if .:..- ;.5i ;i~!Qilj [ JJ,~ ;.5i ~ .uAI ;'~I~ ..; .... ~I ~Ij ~ jiS'j v"" tI" tI" tI" ...

I,.. t..:.. ,r' tI" tI" tI" '" Cm ~\oji! 0)-"",,) (\.~I They question you (0 Muhammad~) about warfare in the sacred months (Dhul Qa'dah, Dhul Hijjah, Muharram and Rajah). Say, "Warfare in these months is a grave matter, but to prevent (others) from Allaah's way (from /slaam), to disbelieve in Him, (to prevent people from) the Masjidul Haraam and to expel (ddve out) its people from it (as the Mushdkeen dM to Rasulullaah ~ and the Sahabah i@.\:i5~) is a far greater sin in the sight of Allaah. Corruption (espedally kufi; Shkk and causjng mjschkfjn reJjgjon) is worse than killing." {Surah Baqara, verse 21n Some Muslims then enquired, "Althougl) what they did may have been alright, they will receive no reward for it." It was then that Allaah revealed the verse: ,: ~;'j ,,;;;. .11~ji [ ~I ~;"" ~ Ij~~j \j:;;'~ J~lj \~II J~I ~1) - j[rA9,r::9,.I~.I~"lo~ Cr\,', ~I oji! 0)-"",,) '\g ~j jp ;uJIJ.~\ Verily those who have Imaan, who migrate and who strive (exert themselves) in the way of Allaah (for /slaam), these have hope of Allaah's mercy (ms rewards). Allaah is Most Forgiving, Most Merciful (Allaah wjjJ not depdve such people of the rewards they deserve). {Surah Baqara, verse 218}(2) (1) He said this because he misinterpreted the instruction to mean that he was to attack the enemy during a sacred month. (2) Bayhaqi (Vo1.9 Pg.ll). Ibn Abi Haatim has reported a similar narration, as quoted in Al Bidaayah wan Nihaayah (Vo1.3 Pg.251).

THE LNBS OF THE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2) Obeying the Instructions of Rasulullaah ~ When Marching Against the Banu Qurayzah Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~ reports that after the Battle of Ahzaab, Rasulullaah ~ issued instructions (to the Sahabah j@~) saying, "None of you should perform Asr salaah until he reaches the Banu Qurayzah." When the time forAsr arrived while some Sahabah ~ were still on the way, some of them said, "We should not perform Asr until we reach the Banu Qurayzah." Others said, "We should perform our salaah (here on the road). Rasulullaah ~ never meant this (that we should not perform the salaah on the road. He meant that we should hurry)." When this (difference of opinion) was reported to Rasulullaah ~, he did not rebuke either party. (1) Hadhrat Ka'b bin Maalik ~ narrates that after the Battle of Ahzaab, Rasulullaah ~ returned home and wore his armour (for a second time after taking it oft) and cleansed himself. A narration of Hadhrat Duhaym adds that Rasulullaah ~ said, "Jibra'eel ~ descended from the heavens and said, 'Prepare your fighters for battle (against the Banu Qurayzah). Why do I see you removing your armour when we have not yet removed ours?" Rasulullaah ~ jumped up with a fright and emphatically instructed the Sahabah ~.~ not to perform their Asr salaah until they reach the Banu Qurayzah.

The Sahabah. ~ then wore their armour and left. They had not yet reached the Banu Qurayzah when the sun started to set. The Sahabah ~~~ then started argUing. Some of them said, "Perform your salaah because Rasulullaah ~ never intended that you miss your salaah." There were others who argued, "Rasulullaah ~ issued emphatic orders that we should not perform our salaah until we reach the Banu Qurayzah. We shall therefore not be sinful for fulfilling the implicit instruction of Rasulullaah ~." A group of Sahabah ~~ therefore performed their salaah (en-route) with perfect belief (that they are doing what is right) and with the hope of being rewarded. The other group performed their salaah only when they set up camp in the area of the Banu Qurayzah.

They then performed their salaah after sunset with perfect belief (that they are doing what is right) and with the hope of being rewarded. Rasulullaah ~ did not rebuke either party. (2) Obeying the Instructions of Rasulullaah ~~ During the Battle of Hunayn Hadhrat Jaabir ~~ narrates that during the Battle of Hunayn when Rasulullaah ~ saw the Sahabah ifli5l~ dispersing (when caught by surprise), he instructed Hadhrat Abbaas ®~ to call for the Ansaar and those who pledged allegiance beneath the tree (at Hudaybiyyah). They all responded saying, (l) Bukhaari and Muslim. (2) Tabraani. Haythami (VoL6 Pg.140) has commented on the chain of narrators.

Bayhaqi has reported a similar but longer narration form Hadhrat Aa'isha ~, as quoted in Al Bidaayah wan Njhaayah (VolA Pg.117). mE LIVES OF mE SAHABAH !@~ (Vol-2) "At your service! At your service!" In fact, even those who were unable to get their camels to turn (towards the call because the camels were too frightened), threw on their armours, grabbed their-swords and shields and hurried (on foot) towards the call. Soon a hundred Sahabah ~~ had gathered around Rasulullaah ~. The enemy attacked them and the fight started. While the first call had been for all the Ansaar, a second was made for the Khazraj tribe in particular because they were unwavering in battle. Rasulullaah ~ peered out to see his cavalry and when he saw that they were fighting in earnest, he said, "Now is the time to heat the pebbles." Hadhrat Jaabir ~~ continues.

He says, "By Allaah! The Sahabah ~ had hardly returned to the battle when (the Kuffaar were already defeated and) prisoners were being marched to Rasulullaah ~. Allaah killed those Kuffaar who were to. die and those destihed to be defeated were defeated. Allaah then gave all the wealth and children of the enemy to Rasulullaah ~ as booty." (1) Another narration from HadhratAbbaas ~~ states that Rasulullaah ~ instructed Hadhrat Abbaas ~,~ to call for the men of the acacia tree (those who pledged allegiance beneath the tree at Hudaybiyyah). Hadhrat Abbaas ~~ says, nBy Allaahl When they heard my voice, they returned to Rasulullaah ~ just as a cow returned to her calves (when she senses that they are in danger). They were all calling out, 'Yaa Labbaikaa!

Yaa Labbaikaa! (At your serviceI At your service!)...(2) The Incident Between Hadhrat Abu Sufyaan ~)1~ and the Sahabah ~~ Concerning the Breach of the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah Hadhrat rkrama ~~ reports that after Rasulullaah ~ had entered into the treaty with the people of Makkah, the Banu Khuzaa'ah tribe who had been Rasulullaah ~'s allies during the Period of Ignorance, opted to align with the Muslims in the treaty. On the other hand, the Banu Bakr tribe aligned themselves with the Quraysh. When hostilities erupted between the Banu Khuzaa'ah and the Banu Bakr tribes, the Quraysh assisted the Banu Bakr with arms and food. The Banu Bakr then launched an offensive against the Banu Khuzaa'ah, overpowered them and killed many of them. The Quraysh feared that they had breached the treaty and immediately said to Hadhrat Abu Sufyaan ~ (who was then their leader), "Go to Muhammad ~ and do your best to ensure that the treaty remains in place and that reconciliation takes place." Hadhrat Abu Sufyaan ~U;;~ therefore left and arrived in Madinah.

Rasulullaah ~ said (to the Sahabah ~), "Abu sufyaa~ has come to you. He shall soon return happy but without achieving his objective." Hadhrat Abu Sufyaan ~~ went to Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ and said, "0 Abu Bakr! Let the treaty remain in place and reconcile between the people." Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ replied,"The (I) Bayhaqi. as quoted in AIBjdaayah wan Nihaayah (Vol.4 Pg.329l. (2) Muslim, as quoted in AIBMaayah wan Nihaayah (Vol.4 Pg.331). Ibn sa'd (Vol.4 Pg. II) has reported a similar narration in more detail.

THE LIVES OF TIlE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2J matter does not rest with me. It rests with Allaah and His Rasool ~." Hadhrat Abu Sufyaan ~.~ then approached Hadhrat Umar ~.~ with the same request he had placed before Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~. Hadhrat Umar ~ said, "You have yourselves breached the treaty. May Allaah now make any new treaty old and sever any treaty that is firm." Hadhrat Abu Sufyaan ~~ remarked, "TO this day I have never seen anyone so antagonistic against his own people as you are." Hadhrat Abu Sufyaan ~ then approached Hadhrat Faatima ~ and said, "0 Faatima! Do you wish to do something by which you will become the leader of the women of your tribe?" He then placed to her the same request he placed before Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~. She however made herself clear when she said, "The matter does not rest with me.

It rests with Allaah and His Rasool ~." Hadhrat Abu Sufyaan ~~ then approached Hadhrat Ali ~ with the same request that he took to Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~~. Hadhrat Ali ~~ said, "To this day I have never seen anyone as lost as you are. You are the leader of your people. You should go and keep the treaty intact (by not allowing the people to breach it) and reconcile between the people." . Hadhrat Abu Sufyaan ~ hit his one hand on the other and said, "I have already given some of the people protection from others." He then left and when he came to the people of Makkah, he informed them of what he had done. They said, "By Allaah!

To this day we have never seen an ambassador like you! By Allaah! Neither have you come to us with news of a war so that we could take precautions nor have you brought news of a treaty so that we could feel safe." The rest of the narration has already been quoted in the chapter discussing the conquest of Makkah; (1) How the Sahabah ~~ treated the CaptiveS' of Badr Hadhrat Abu Azeez bin Umayr ~ who was the real brother of Hadhrat Mus'ab bin umayr ~ says, "I was amongst the prisoners captured (by the Muslims) during the Battle of Badr. Rasulullaah ~ said (to the Sahabah ~~), "I emphatically command you to treat the prisoners well." twas with a group of Ansaar and whenever the morning and afternoon meals were served, they ate dates only and gave me the wheat (bread) because of the instruction of Rasulullaah ~ (to treat us prisoners well)." (2) The Incident of HadhratAbdullaah bin Rawaaha ~~ When he Hastened to Fulfil the Command of Rasulullaah ~ Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Abu Layla ~ reports that Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Rawaaha ~ once came to Rasulullaah ~ at a time when Rasuiullaah . (I) Ibn Abi Shaybah, as quoted in Muntakhah K;JflZul ummaal0lo1.4 Pg.l62). (2) Tabraani in his Kabeer and sagheer, reporti!1g from reliable sources as confirmed by Haythami 0101.6 Pg.86).

THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH i@~~ (Vol-2J ~ was delivering a sermon. "Do sit down," said Rasulullaah ~~ (during the course of his sermon). Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Rawaaha ~~ immediately sat down where he was outside the Masjid and remained seated there until Rasulullaah ~ had completed the sermon. When this was reported to Rasulullaah ~, he said to Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Rawaaha ~~, "May Allaah increase your desire to obey Allaah and His Rasool ~.,,(l) Hadhrat Aa'isha ~ narrates that when Rasulullaah ~ sat down on the pulpit one Friday, he said, "Do be seated." Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Rawaaha ~):i,1~ heard the instruction of Rasulullaah ~~ and immediately sat down in the Banu Ghanam district. Someone reported to Rasulullaah ~, "0 Rasulullaah ~&@! There is Ibn Rawaaha who sat down where he was when he heard you tell the people to be seated." (2) Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood ~~ Obeys the Command of Rasulullaah ~ Hadhrat Ataa ~):i,1~ reports that Rasulullaah ~ was once delivering a sermon when he told the people to be seated.

Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood ~u.~ heard this instruction at the door and immediately sat down. Rasulullaah ~ then said, "0 Abdullaah! You may come inside." (3) Hadhrat Jaabir ~u.~ reports that Rasulullaah ~ had just stood up on the pulpit when he told the people to be seated. Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood ~).1.,~ heard this instruction and immediately sat down at the door of the Masjid. When Rasulullaah ~ saw him, he said, "Come in, 0 Abdullaah bin Mas'ood." (4) A Dome is Demolished because Rasulullaah ~~ Disliked it Hadhrat Anas ~):i,1~ narrates that they were once with Rasulullaah ~ when he stepped out. Seeing a large dome, Rasulullaah ~~ asked, ''What is this?" When the Sahabah ~,~ informed him that it belonged to one of the Ansaar, Rasulullaah ~ remained silent but kept it in mind.

When the owner of the dome one day came to greet Rasulullaah ~ amongst other people, Rasulullaah ~ turned away from him. When this occurred several times, the man realised that Rasulullaah ~ was angry and ignoring him. The man brought up the matter with his friends s'aying, " By Allaah! Rasulullaah ~ has behaved strangely today." The others then told him that Rasulullaah & (was angry with him because he) had seen his dome. The Sahabi ~u.~ then went out and demolished the dome to the ground. (I) Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in KanzUl UmmaaJ (VO!. 7 Pg.52).

Bayhaqi has reported a similar narration, as quoted in Isaabah (VO!.2 Pg.306). (2) Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in KanzuJ UmmaaJ (Vol. 7 Pg.51). Tabraani in his Awsat and Haythami (Vo!.9 Pg.316) have reported a similar narration. Commentary on the chain of narrators has been mentioned by Haythami and also appears in Isapbah (Vol.2 Pg.306). (3) Ibn Abi Shaybah, as quoted in KanzuJ UmmaaJ ~o!.7 Pg.56). (4) Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in KanzuJ ummaaJ (VO!.7 Pg.55). mE UVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2) On another day, Rasulullaah ~ again went out but did not see the dome.

When he asked the Sahabah ~~ what had happened to it, they replied, ''When the owner informed us that you had ignored him and we told him what the reason was, he demolished it." Rasulullaah ~ then remarked, "Take note! Every building is a curse for its owner except what is absolutely necessary." (1) A brief narration of Ibn Maajah states that when Rasulullaah ~ did not see the dome and asked about it, he was informed that the owner had demolished it because he had heard (that Rasulullaah ~ was displeased). Rasulullaah ~ then prayed, "May Allaah shower His mercies on him. May Allaah shower His mercies on him." Burning A Red Shawl because Rasulullaah ~ Disliked it Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Arnr bin Al Aas ~~ narrates that he was once wearing a red shawl when he was walking with Rasulullaah ~ in Aqaba Adhaakhir (a valley between Makkah and Madinah). Turning to him, Rasulullaah ~ asked, "What is this garment?" Realising that. Rasu!ullaah ~ disliked it, Hadhrat Abdullaah ~):i.,~ went to his camp where the oven was being lit and threw the shawl into the oven.

When he returned, Rasulullaah ~ asked him what had happened to the shawl. "I threw it in the oven," Hadhrat Abdullaah ~~ replied. Rasulullaah ~ said, "YOU could have given it to one of the ladies of your household." (2) Hadhrat Khuraym ~~~ Cuts his Long Hair and Lifts his Lower Garment Hadhrat Sahl bin HadhaUyyah Abshami ~~ narrates that Raslllullaah ~ once said to him, "Khuraym Asadi is an excellent man if it were not for his long hair and his garment hanging below his ankles." When this statement reached Hadhrat Khuraym ~, he immediately cut his hair up to the middle of his ears and raised his lower garment up to the middle of his calves. (3) Hadhrat Kanani ~,~ Gets off a Golden Throne in Obedience to the Command of Rasulullaah ~ Hadhrat Juthaama bin Musaahiq bin Rabee bin Qais Kanani ~~ was Hadhrat Vmar ~'s envoy to Heraclius (the emperor of Rome). He says, "I once sat on a throne (when visiting Heraclius) not knowing what it was. When I discovered that is was made of gold, I immediately got off.

Heraclius laughed and said to me, 'Why did you get off that throne that we have honoured you with?' I replied, 'Because I heard Rasulullaah ~ forbid (us) from using such things ....(4) (I) Abu Dawood. (2) Dowlaabi in his Kuna (Vo1.2 Pg.44). (3) Ahmad, Bukhaari in his Taareekh and Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vo1.8 Pg.59). (4) Abu Nu'aym, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal Cv'oL7 Pg.15). Ibn Mandah has also reported a similar narration, as quoted in lsaabah (VoL 1 Pg.227). mE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2J The Narration of Hadhrat Raafi bin Kbadeej ~)J.1~ Hadhrat Raafi bin Khadeej ~ says, "My uncle came home one day and said to me, 'Today Rasulullaah ~: had forbidden us from something that has been very beneficial for you. However, obedience to Allaah and His Rasulullaah ~ is even more beneficial for you ...

" The rest of the narration concerns hiring out property. (1) The Incident of Hadhrat Muhammad bin Aslam ~~ Hadhrat Muhammad bin Aslam bin Bujra ®.~ belonged to the Banu Haarith bin Khazraj tribe and was a very old man. He reports about himself that he would often come to Madinah (from his village nearby) and then return home after doing what he needed to do at the marketplace. It was only after taking off his shawl (after returning home) that he would remember that he had not performed two Rakaahs salaah in the Masjid of Rasulullaah ~. He would say, "By Allaah! I havenotperformedtwoRakaahs salaah in the Masjid of Rasulullaah ~ whereas Rasulullaah ~ told us (the inhabitants of the nearby villages), 'Whichever of .. you comes to this town (Madinah) should never return home until he has performed two Rakaahs salaah in this Masjid (of mine).' He would then put on his shawl again and return to Madinah to perform the two Rakaahs salaah in the Masjid of Rasulullaah ~.(2) The Incident of Hadhrat Fataa ~u.1~ a Lady from the Ansaar Hadhrat Mughiera bin Shu'ba ~ reports, "I once proposed for the hand of a lady from the Ansaar.

When I mentioned this to Rasulullaah~, he asked, 'Did you see her?' When I informed him that I did not, he said, 'See her because it contributes towards love developing between the two of you.' I then went to her home and when I mentioned this to her parents, they just stared at each other. I then got up and left. The lady then sent for me and stood in the corner of her veiled room as she said, 'If Rasulullaah ~ had commanded you to see me, then you may look, otherwise you have no permiSSion to do so.' I then looked at her and we were later married. I have never married a woman whom I loved as much as her and whom I respected as much as her, although I have married seventy women." (3) Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~~ Fulfils the Command of Rasulullaah ~ Hadhrat Ma'roor bin Suwayd reports that he once saw Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~,~ in Rabdha. Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~~ was wearing a thick shawl and his slave (1) Abdur Razzaaq, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vol. 8 Pg.73). (2) Hasan bin sufyaan and Abu Nu'aym in his Ma'rifah, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (VO\.3 Pg.346).

Tabraani and Ibn Mandah has reported a similar narration and Ibn Mandah has commented on the chain of narrators, as quoted in Isaabah (VoU PgA14). (3) Sa'eed bin Mansoor and Ibn Najjaar, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vol.8 Pg.288). THE UVES OF THE SAHABAH ~,~ (Vo/-2J was wearing exactly the same thing. Some people suggested to him, "0 Abu Dharr! Why don't you take your slave's shawl and make up for yourself a complete set of clothing. You may then always give your slave something else to weaL" Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~ explained, "I once used bad language for a man (Hadhrat Bilaal ~) and because his mother was not an Arab, I also teased him for it." When he complained about me to Rasulullaah ~, Rasulullaah ~ said, '0 Abu Dharr!

You are a man who still has ignorance left in you. They (slaves) are your brothers over whom Allaah has given you some superiority. You should sell those of them who do not suit you and never punish the creation of Allaah....(l) Another narration states that Rasulullaah ~ said to Hadhrat Abu Dharr ®~, "They are your brothers whom Allaah has placed in your custody. When Allaah has placed someone's brother in his custody, he should feed him what he eats, clothe him with what he wears and should not give him more work than he can bear. If he has to give him more work than he can manage, he (the master) should assist him." (2) . Being Stern with those who Op ose the Commands of Rasulullaah ~... ,,:: The Incident Between Hadhrat Umar ~ and Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~ Hadhrat Abu Salamah bin Abdur Rahmaan narrates that Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~ once complained to Rasulullaah ~ that he was getting too much of lice and therefore requested permission to wear silk garments.

Rasulullaah ~ granted him permission. After the demise of Rastllullaah ~ and Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~, Hadhrat Umar ~ was the Khalifah when Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~ once came to him with his son Abu Salmah. Because Abu Salamah was wearing a silk garment, Hadhrat Umar ®,~ asked, "What is this?" and then promptly put his finger into the collar and tore the garment right to the bottom. Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ®~ protested, "Don't you know that Rasulullaah ~ allowed me to wear silk?" Hadhrat Umar ®).1.,~ said, "He only permitted you because you complained of lice. It is however not permitted for others besides you." (3) Another narration from Hadhrat Abu Salamah states that Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ®~ once went to Hadhrat Umar ®~ with his son Muhammad who was wearing a silk garment. Hadhrat Umar ~ stood up, caught hold of the collar of the garment and tore it.

"May Allaah forgive YOUI" protested Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin ~f ~~, "You have frightened the boy and set his heart racing." Hadhrat Umar ®~ asked, "Do you allow them to (l) Abu Dawood. (2) Bukhaari, Muslim and Tinnidhi as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb (Vo1.3 Pg.495), Bayhaqi (VoL8 Pg.7) and Ibn Sa'd (VolA Pg.237) have also reported a similar narration. (3) Ibn Sa'd (Voi.3 Pg.92). mE LIVES OF mE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2) wear clothes of silk?" "But I wear silk," explained Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Auf ~.~. "Are they at all like you (do they have the same complaint)?" Hadhrat Umar ~ challenged. (1) Tearing the Garments of Hadhrat Khaalid bin Waleed ~~ and Hadhrat Khaalid bin Sa'eed ~)1~ Hadhrat Ibn Seereen reports that Hadhrat Khaalid bin Waleed ~ once went to Hadhrat Umar ~~ wearing a silk garment. "What is this, 0 Khaalid?" enquired Hadhrat Umar B5.

"What is wrong with it, 0 Ameerul Mu'mineen?" Hadhrat Khaalid ~~ asked, "Does Ibn Auf not wear this?" Hadhrat Umar ~ replied, "Are you at all like Ibn Auf and do you have the problem he has? In the name of Allaah do I entreat every person in this room to grab hold of that part of the garment closest to him and to tear it until nothing is left of it.,,(2) The narration has already passed in the chapter entitled "The Sahabah ~~ place Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~.~ Ahead for Khilaafah,,(3) that Hadhrat Khaalid bin Sa'eed bin Aas ~.~ was in Yemen when Rasulullaah ~ passed away. He arrived in Madinah a month after Rasulullaah ~'s demise wearing a silken cloak. When he met Hadhrat Umar ~.~ and Hadhrat Ali ~~, Hadhrat Umar ~.~ called out to the people, "Tear up his cloak! How can he wear silk when he is a Muslim man in times of peace?" The people then tore his cloak up. (4) Hadhrat Umar @)1~ Cuts Off Silk Buttons from a Garment Hadhrat Abdah bin Abu Lubaabah reports that he was informed that Hadhrat Umar ~~ once passed a person in the Masjid.

The man wa~ performing salaah and wearing a green garment that had buttons of silk. Standing by his side, Hadhrat Umar ~ said, "Lengthen your salaah as much as you please but I shall remain here until you complete." When he saw that the man had turned towards him (after completing the'salaah), Hadhrat Umar ~.~ said, "Show me your garment." Hadhrat Umar ~.~ then took the garment and cut off all the silk buttons before giving it back to the man. (5) Hadhrat Ali ~~ Pulls off the Cloak of Hadhrat Sa'eed Qaari to tear it up Hadhrat Sa'eed bin Sufyaan Qaari says, "When my brother passed away, he made a bequest that a hundred Dinaars should be donated in the path of Allaah. I (l) Ibn uyaynah in his Jaami, Musaddad and Ibn Jareer, as quoted in KanzuJ UmmaaJ (Vol. S Pg.57). (2) Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in KanzuJ U,nmaaJ (Vo1.S Pg.57).

(3) The narration appears under the heading entitled "The Sahabah ~ Place Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ Ahead for Khilaafah. Are Pleased to Select him and Condemn Anyone who desires to Divide their Unity" and under the subheading "The Differences between Hadhrat Umar ~ and Hadhrat Khaalid bin Sa'eed ~ Concerning the Khilaafah of Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~". (4) Tabari. Sayf and Ibn Asaakir. (5) Ibn Jareer, as quoted in Kanzui Ummaai (VoLS Pg.57). THE LWES OF TIlE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2J therefore went to Hadhrat Uthmaan ~ (to find out what to do), wearing a cloak, the collar and hem of which was decorated with silk.

When I got there, Hadhrat Uthmaan ~~ had a man sitting with him. When the man saw me, he came up to me and started pulling at my cloak so that he could tear it up. seeing this, Hadhrat Uthmaan ®~ told him to leave me alone and he did. Hadhrat Uthmaan ~ then said, 'You people have been too quick (to start wearing silk).' I then proceeded to ask Hadhrat Uthmaan ~~, '0 Ameerul Mu'mineen! My brother has passed away and made a bequest that a hundred Dinaars should be donated ih the path ofAllaah. What do you instruct me to do?' 'Have you asked anyone else before coming to me?' enquired Hadhrat Uthmaan ~. When I replied that I did not, he said, 'Had you been to seek a ruling from anyone else before coming to me and if he had passed a ruling other than what I shall pass, I would have had you executed (for asking an ignorant person).

When Allaah commanded us to accept islaam, we all did so and (by Allaah's grace) are all Muslims. Allaah then commanded us to make Hijrah so we made Hijrah and are all Muhaajireen and residents of Madinah. Allaah then commanded Jihaad and when you people waged ]ihaad, you became Mujaahideen and residents of Shaam. Spend the money on yourself, on your family and on the needy ones around you (relatives and neighbours). If you take a Dirham and buy some meat for yourself and your family to eat (when necessary). you will have the reward of seven hundred Dirhams recorded to your name.' i then left him. When I made enquiries about the man who was wrestling my cloak from me, I was informed that he was Hadhrat Ali bin Abi Taalib ~.

I then visited him at his home and asked him what he saw me do wrong. He replied, 'I heard Rasulullaah ~ say, 'It will not be long before my Ummah legalises for themselves fornication and silk' This is the first time that I have seen silk being worn by any Muslim.' I then left him an~ proceeded to sell the cloak" (1) Hadhrat Umar ~~~ Lashes his Governor Hadhrat Qudaamah ~~~ who was the Maternal Uncle of Hadhrat Hafsah ~~ Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Aamir bin Rabee'ah narrates that Hadhrat Umar ®~ appointed Hadhrat Qudaamah bin Madh'oon ®.IJ.,~ as governor of Bahrain. Hadhrat Qudaamah ~~ also happened to be the maternal uncle of Hadhrat Umar ®,IJ.,~'s two children Hadhrat Hafsah ~ and Hadhrat Abdullaah ®)1.,~. It then occurred that Hadhrat )aarood ®,IJ.,~ who was the leader of the Abd Qais tribe one day arrived from Bahrain and went to Hadhrat Umar ®~. He said, "0 Ameerul Mu'mmeen! Qudaamah drank something and was intoxicated.

Because. I have seen something that deserves the penalty of Allaah. it is my duty to report it to you." "Who is there to testify with you?" enquired Hadhrat Umar ®)1.,~. When Hadhrat )aarood ~IJ.,~ replied that Hadhrat Abu (l) Ibn Asaakir. as quoted in Kanzui Ummaal fl!o1.8 Pg.57). mE UVES OF mE SAHABAH ~!J.1~ (Vol-2) Hurayrah ~ was also a witness, Hadhrat Umar ~ sent for him. "What have you seen?" Hadhrat Umar ~ asked Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah ~. Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah ~ replied, "Although I did not actually see him drink anything, I did see him in a state of intoxication and vomiting." Hadhrat Umar ~~ remarked, "You are very precise in your testimony." Hadhrat Umar ~~ then wrote to Hadhrat Qudaamah ~~ to come to him from Bahrain. When Hadhrat Qudaamah ~IIJ.,~ arrived, Hadhrat Jaarood ~.~ said, "Enforce Allaah's penalty on him." "Are you a plaintiff or a witness?" Hadhrat Umar ~ asked.

"I am a witness," Hadhrat Jaarood ~ replied. "Then you have already rendered your affidavit." Hadhrat Umar ~ reminded him. Hadhrat Jaarood ~ kept quiet but. returned to Hadhrat Umar ~ the next morning to demand that the penalty be enforced. Hadhrat Umar ~ said to him, "To me you seem to be a plaintiff and have but only one witness." "I am then telling you (to enforce the penalty) in the name of AllaahI" Hadhrat Umar ~~~ cautioned him saying, "Do control your tongue before I have to punish yOU!" Hadhrat Jaarood ~ commented, "0 Umar! It is wrong for you to punish me when it is your cousin who has drunk wine." Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah ~ then spoke saying, "0 Ameerui Mu'mineen! If you doubt our testimony, send for the daughter ofWaleed and ask .her.

She is Qudaamah's wife." Hadhrat Umar ~~ then sent for Hind bint Waleed and asked her to testify in the name of Allaah. When she testified against her husband, Hadhrat Umar ~ said to Hadhrat Qudaamah ~~, "I will be having you lashed." "If I did drink as you claim," Hadhrat Qudaamah ~.~ argued, "you have no right to have me lashed." 'Why is that?" asked Hadhrat Umar ~. Hadhrat Qudaamah ~ replied, "Because Allaah states: I'~"" t'-::~I ~ 1~llj:o. J, ~ ., ~ ~I d.~ " I'~'" : • .;jll~ "u~l) ( ~~~ " , ·,C·,,, ~~~d-, ~~ ~.,., ,.I'" .I.1~ .... "" ,.I; ,4,"" ,.I ,.I." ," '$;) t ~ .I ........ O~~~I~illIJ lJ"->tJ~\~I~'I"I~I~~o4I\~J (0,'1" ~i4..1.il.. oJ"....) There is no sin on H.ose who have Imaan and who do righteous acts for what they have eaten when they have adopted Taqwa (abstajned trom Haraam acts), had Imaan and performed good actions, then again adopted Taqwa and had Imaan; and again adopted Taqwa and performed good actions.

Allaah loves those who do good.'" {Surah Maa'idah, verse 93} Hadhrat Umar ~~~ said to him, "You have misinterpreted the verse. Had you adopted Taqwa, you would have refrained from that which Allaah has forbidden." Hadhrat Umar ~~ then tcrned to the people and asked, 'What do you say about having Qudaamah lashed?" The people replied, "We think that he should not be lashed as long as he is ill." Hadhrat Umar ~ then let the matter rest until after a few days when he renewed his resolve to have Hadhrat Qudaamah ~~ lashed. Again he asked the people, "What do you say about having mE LWES OF mE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2) Qudaamah lashed?" The people replied, ''We think that he should not be lashed as long as he is ill." This time, Hadhrat Umar ®~ said, "I prefer that he meets Allaah beneath the lash rather than me meeting Allaah with the responsibility of lashing him still on my shoulders. Bring me a strong whip." (When the whip was brought) Hadhrat Umar ~ gave the instruction and Hadhrat Qudaamah ~~ was lashed. Hadhrat Umar ~~ was then angry with Hadhrat Qudaamah ~1J.1~ and broke off ties with him. Hadhrat Umar ~ and Hadhrat Qudaamah ®.~ later both performed Hajj while Hadhrat Umar ~ was still angry with Hadhrat Qudaamah ®,~.

When they were both returning from the Hajj, Hadhrat Umar ~ camped at a place called Suqya, where he fell asleep. When he awoke, from his sleep, he said, "Bring Qudaamah to me quickly. By Allaah! Someone came to me 10 my dream saying, 'Reconcile with Qudaamah because he is your brother.' Bring him to me quickly." When the people went to Hadhrat Qudaamah ~~, he refused to go. Hadhrat Umar ~ then instructed them to bring him by force. (When he arrived) Hadhrat Umar ~ then spoke to him and sought Allaah's forgiveness for him.

(1) Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood ~~~ Rebukes Someone Laughing during a Funeral Hadhrat Yazeed bin ubaydullaah reports from some of his companions that Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood ~~ once saw a man laughing at a funeraL Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood ~ said to him, "Are you laughing while you are at a funeral? By Allaah! I shall never speak to you again." (2) The Fear of the Sahabah ~~~ when An Instruction of Rasulullaah ~&@ was Opposed Hadhrat Abu Hudhayfah ~l1~ Fears Something he said during the Battle of Badr Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas ~ narrates that on the day the Battle of Badr of was fought. Rasulullaah ~ said to the Sahabah ~, "I know well that the men from the Banu Haashim were forced to march and have no desire to fight against us. Therefore, whoever confronts anyone from the Banu Haashim should not kill him. Whoever confronts Abul Bakhtari bin Hishaam bin Haarith bin Asad should not kill him and whoever of you confronts Abbaas bin Abdul Muttalib the uncle of Rasulullaah ~ should also not kill him because he had been forced (to fight)." At thi THE liVES OF THE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2) .~ do that.,"(1) Hadhrat Naafi reports that Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Vmar ~t;fJ. used to turn his animal's head while travelling the road to Makkah (to turn the animal in different directions). ,Turning the animal, he would say, "(I am doing this) So that the footstep (Ormy animal) falls on the footstep (of Rasulullaah ~'s animal)." (2) Hadhrat Naafi says, "[fyou had to see Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Vmar ~ following in the footsteps of Rasulullaah ~, you would say that he is mad." (3) Hadhrat Aa'isha ~ says, "There was none who followed so meticulously the footsteps of Rasulullaah ~ in all his stops (during his travels) as Abdullaah bin Vmar ~l~ did." (4) Another narration states that if anyone had to see Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Vmar ~ follow in the footsteps of Rasulullaah ~, they would think that his mind was affected.

Hadhrat Naafi says, "No camel that has lost her little one in a desert searches as thoroughly as Abdullaah bin Vmar ~ does when searching for the footsteps of Rasulullaah ~.,,(5) Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Vmayyah bin Abdullaah reports that he once asked Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~, ''We find the salaah of fear and the salaah of a resident in the Qur'aan, but do not find the salaah of a traveller?" Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~ replied, "Allaahsent his Nabi ~ (to guide us) when we were the most unrefined people. We therefore do as Rasulullaah ~ did."(6) Hadhrat Vmayyah bin Abdullaah bin Khaalid bin Vsayd reports that he once asked Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Vmar B~, "In the Qur'aan we find mention of shortening the salaah of fear but do not find the shortening of the traveller'S salaah?" Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Vmar ~ replied, ''We found our Nabi ~ doing something and we did the same." (7) Hadhrat Waarid bin Abu Aasim reports that he once met Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~ in Mina and asked him about the salaah performed on a journey. When Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Vmar ~ replied that it was only two Rakaahs, Hadhrat Waarid asked, 'What is your opiflion now that we are here in Mina?" This infuriated Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Vmar ~ and he said, "Shame on you! Have you heard about Rasulullaah ~?" Hadhrat Waarid replied, "Certainly, and I believe in him." Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~ then said, "Whenever Rasulullaah ~went on a journey, he would perform two Rakaahs salaah. You may therefore perform two Rakaahs or leave it out." (8) Yet another narration from Hadhrat Abu Muneed Jurashi states that someone once enquired from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Vmar ®.~ about the verse: (l) Ahmad and Bazzaar reporting from reliable sources, as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb (VoLl Pg.46) (2) Abu NU'aym in his '{i/ya (Vol.! Pg.31 0).

(3) Abu Nu'aym in his Hi/ya. Haakim (Vol.3 Pg.561) has also reported a similar narration. (4) Ibn Sa'd (Vol. I Pg.

(5) Abu Nu'aym in his Hi/ya (VoI.1Pg.31 0). (6) Abdur Razzaaq. (7) Ibn jareer. (8) Ibn Jareer. mE UVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2J , .... ,.1, , ,;" ... ,.1.1,' , ..... ~;.J ,.1,";, "" ,'';- , .... " ,.1"", ........ ~ "I ~,,~ !~IIX Ij~ "I ell>. ~ ~ '-f')'il ~ ~r ISj,,, _ (,*, " ~.J .... ,"