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would not Learn another Verse of the Qur'aan until they had Learnt how to practise on the Previous verse Hadhrat Abu Abdur Rahmaan Sulami says, "The Sahabi %!3GB!& who taught us mentioned that when they learnt ten verses from Rasulullaah w, they would not proceed to another ten verses until they had learnt everything about the previous ten verses and how to practise on them. He would also say, 'Our knowledge consisted of both theory and practice.'"(4) Another narration adds that the Sahabi !&%&i also said, ''We used to learn the Qur'aan as well as how to practise on it. There shall however come people who will inherit the Qur'aan after us who will drink up the Qur'aan like water without it passing by their collarbones. In fact, it will not even pass here." He then placed his hand on his throat. (5) Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood !8,GiWl said, "Whenever we learnt ten verses of the Qur'aan from Rasulullaah @&, we would not proceed to learn the next ten verses until we had learnt whatever was in them." when someone asked a narrator named Hadhrat Shareek whether this referred to practising the ten verses . . first, he replied in the affirmative.

(6) Acquiring That Much of Deeni knowledge that One Needs The Words of Hadhrat Salmaan ~,~ to a man from the Banu Abs Tribe in this Regard Hadhrat Hafs bin Umar Sa'di narrates from his uncle that Hadhrat Salmaan %,- once said to Hadhrat Hudhayfah %JSW4, "0 member of the Banu Abs! . While knowledge is abundant, life is short. You should therefore acquire only that much of Deeni knowledge that you need and leave out that which does not (1) Tabraani, reporting from reliable sources as confirmed by Haythami (Vol. 1 Pg. 165). (2) Ibn Maajah (Pg. 11): (3) Askari and Ibn Mardway, as quoted in Bnzul Ummaal(Vol.1 Pg.232). (4) Ahmad (Vo1.5 Pg.410).

Haythami (Vol. 1 Pg.232) has commented on the chain of narrators. (5) Ibn Sa'd (Vo1.6 Pg. 172). (6) Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Bnzul Ummaal Wol. 1 Pa.232). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @&&% (Vol-3) concern you." ('1 Hadhrat Abul Bakhtari reports that a man from the Banu Abs tribe was once in the company of Hadhrat Salmaan when he took a sip of water from the Tigris River. "Drink again," Hadhrat Salmaan %,EWj bade the man.

When the man declared that he was sated, Hadhrat Salmaan B,l%% asked, "Do you think that your sip decreased much from the river?" The man said, "How can the sip 1 took decrease anything from it?" Hadhrat Salmaan ?3Gm then remarked, "In the same manner, knowledge never decreases. You should therefore glean as much knowledge as would benefit you." (2) The Words of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar BE&$ to a man who Wrote to ask him about Knowledge Hadhrat Abu Qayla reports that when a man wrote to ask Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar - about knowledge, the Sahabi !B!%% wrote back saying, "You have written to me asking about knowledge. Knowledge is however something much greater than I can write back to you about. However, (the advice I will offer is) if it is possible for you to accomplish, you must make an effort to meet Allaah in a manner that you have held your tongue from dishonouring a Muslim, you do not have the burden of any Muslim's blood on your back, your belly is empty of the wealth of the Muslims and you have remained united with them." (3) Teaching Deen, Islaam and the Faraa'idh Rasulullaah Teaches the Deen to Hadhrat Hadhrat Abu Rifaa'ah - narrates, "I came to Rasulullaah @$@ at a time when he was busy delivering a sermon. '0 Rasulullaah m!' I said, 'A stranger has come to enquire about his Deen because he knows not what his Deen is.' Leaving the sermon aside, Rasulullaah @@ turned to me and came to me.

His chair, the legs of which I think were of iron, was then brought. Rasulullaah sat on it and started teaching me that which Allaah had taught him. Thereafter, he returned to his sermon and completed what remained of it." (4) Rasulullaah Teaches Deen to a Bedouin, to Hadhrat Farwah bin Musayk BEW and to a delegation from Bahraa Hadhrat Jareer - reports that a Bedouin once came to Rasulullaah @& saying, "Teach me Islaam." Rasulullaah @!$$ explained, "(Islaam is) That you testify that there is none worthy of worship but ~ l i a a h and that Muhammad &% (1) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya(Vol.1 Pg.189). (2) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (Vol. l Pg. 188). (3) Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Kanzul Urnrnaal(Vo1.5 Pg.230).

(4) Muslim (Vol.1 Pg.287). Bukhaari has reported a similar narration in his Adab (Pg.171), as have Nasa'ee in his Zeenah, Tabraani and Abu Nu'aym, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaalpfo1.5 Pg.242). . - THE WVES OF THE SAHABAH mEw3 (Vol-3) is the servant and Rasul (messenger) of Allaah, that you establish salaah, pay zakaah, fast during Ramadhaan, perform Hajj of the Kabah, love for people what you love for yourself and dislike for people what you dislike for yourself." (I) Hadhrat Muhammad bin Umaarah bin Khuzaymah bin Thaabit says, "Hadhrat Farwah bin Musayk Muraadi - forsook the royalty of Kindah and arrived with a delegation to follow Rasulullaah @%. He stayed with Hadhrat Sa'd bin Ubaadah where he learnt the Qur'aan, the Faraa'idh of Islaam and the Shariah." The narration continues further. (2) Hadhrat Dubaa'ah bint Zubayr bin Abdul Muttalib @lSW reports that a delegation from Bahraa in Yemen once came to Madinah. They were thirteen men and when they arrived, they led their animals to the door of Hadhrat I Miqdaad bin Amr $f@@j in the district of the Banu Jadeelah tribe.

Hadhrat Miqdaad W@!G met'them, extended a warm welcome to.them and hosted them in a room of his house. When they came before Rasulullaah w, they all accepted Islaam. Thereafter, they stayed several days and learnt about the Faraa'idh of Islaam. When they later returned to Rasulullaah to bid him farewell, Rasulullaah @% had gifts given to them, after which they left for their homes. (3) Hadhrat Abu Bakr BcS8&5 and Hadhrat Umar ~ , W j Teach Deen Hadhrat Ibn Seereen reports that when teaching Islaam to the people, Hadhrat Abu Bakr - and Hadhrat Umar 4-j would say, 'Worship Allaah without ascribing any partners to Him.

Establish on time the salaah that Allaah has made obligatory for you because any dekciency in this spells certain destruction. Pay zakaah with a cheerful heart, fast during Ramadhaan and listen to and obey your leaders." (4) Hadhrat Hasan narrates that a Bedouin once came to Hadhrat Umar - saying, "0 Arneerul Mu'mineen! Teach me the Deen." Hadhrat Umar %WW6 said, "(The Deen of Islaam is) To testify that there is none worthy of worship but Allaah and that Muhammad @%$$ is the Rasul (messenger) of Allaah, to establish salaah, to pay zakaah, to perform Hajj of the Kabah and to fast during Ramadhaan. You should also look only at the apparent actions of people and beware not to probe their private lives. Furthermore, beware not to do anything that will be a cause of embarrassment (if people found out) and when you meet Allaah, tell Him that Umar instructed you to do these things." (5) Another narration states that Hadhrat Umar - added, "0 servant of Aliaah!

Hold fast to this and when you meet Allaah, then tell Him whatever comes to mind." 6) (1) Ibn Jareer, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal(Vol.1 Pg.70). (2) Ibn Sa'd (vol.1 Pg.327). (3) Ibn Sa'd (Vol. 1 Pg.331). (4) Abdur Razzaaq, Ibn Abi Shaybah, Ibn Jareer and Rustah in his Imaan, as quoted in X;7nzu/ Ummaa/ (vol. 1 Pg.69). (5) Bayhaqi and isfahaani In his Hujjah.

(6) Ibn Adi and Bayhaqi, as quoted in Kantul Ummaal(Vo1.l Pg.70). THE LIVES OF T H E SAHABAH ma-5 (Vol-3) 22 1 Hadhrat Hasan narrates that a man approached Hadhrat Umar = saying, "0 Ameerul Mu'mineen! 1 am a man from the countryside and have many duties to tend to. Do advise me to do something that I can trust in to convey me (to Jannah)." Hadhrat Umar - j said to him, "Give me your hand and'understand me well." When the man gave him his hand, Hadhrat Umar ?BZ&!&j said, "You should worship Allaah without ascribing partners to him, establish salaah, pay the obligatory zakaah, perform Hajj, perform Umrah and obey (your leaders). You should also look only at the apparent actions of people and beware not to probe their private lives. Do every such deed that will not embarrass you when the news ~f it spreads amongst people and stay away from every such act that will be a cause of embarrassment and disgrace when the news reaches others." "0 Arneerul Mu'mineen!" the man said, "1 shall practise on this advice and when I meet my Rabb, I shall say, 'It was Umar bin Khattaab who told me to do this."' To this, Hadhrat Umar - remarked, "Hold fast to this and when you meet your Rabb, you may tell Him whatever you like." Teaching Salaah Rasulullaah Teaches the Sahabah @8Gi&5 How to Perform Salaah Hadhrat Abu Maalik Ashja'ee reports from his father Q = that salaah was the first thing Rasulullaah E$@ taught anyone who accepted Islaam.

(2) Hadhrat Hakam bin Umayr ?BX&6 reports that Rasulullaah @@! taught them thus: "When you stand up for salaah, say 'Allaahu Akbar' and raise your hands without passing your ears. Then recite: I I I.. 6 1 6 l * ( , J ddJ> j; ~ 4 ; 36; &\ d,&, $;;i, &I ..':w" , ' 'You are Pure, 0 Allaah and we praise You, Blessed is Your name, Lofty is Your honour and there is none worthy of worship but Rasulullaah m, Hadhrat Abu Bakr !&3@3j, Hadhrat Umar BEWj and Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood WEWj Teach the Tashahhud Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar says, "Hadhrat Abu Bakr W%!25 used to teach us the Tashahhud from the pulpit just as little children are taught at school." (4) Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas k-3 says(5), "Hadhrat Umar bin Khattaab once took hold of my hand and taught me the Tashahhud, informing me that Rasulullaah @% has also taken him by the hand and taught him the Tashahhud, which is: ( I ) Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in KanzuIUmmaal(Vo1.8 Pg.208). (2) Tabraani and Bazzaar, reporting from reliable sources as confirmed by Haythami (Vol. 1 Pg.293). (3) Abu Nu'ayrn, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal(Vo1.4 Pg.203). (4) Musaddad and Tahaawi, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal(Vol.4 Pg.217).

(5) ~ a a f Qutni, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal(Vo1.4 Pg.217). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @,gw2 (Vo1-3) J ,we J I , C I e 6 . 6.d 0 0 ‘UIMI ‘Lt I I Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Abd Qaari narrates that he heard Hadhrat Umar bin Khattaab S G W j teaching the Tashahhud to the people from the pulpit. He was , C 6. telling the people to recite .... (& uL+l) The narration still continues further. Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas W= says, "Rasulullaah @%$ used to teach us the Tashahhud just as he taught us a Surah of the Qur'aan." ('1 Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood %= said, "Rasulullaah taught me the Tashahhud with my hand in his just as he would teach me a Surah of the Qur'aan." The narration then proceeds to cite the words of the Tashahhud.

(3) Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood w i also mentioned, "Rasulullaah @%# used to teach us the beginning,s&~Surahs and the Qur'aan, as well as the Khutbahs for salaah artd for other occasions (such as the Khutbah for marriage)." The narration then continues to discuss the Tashahhud. (4) Hadhrat Aswad reports, "Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Masbod ?&32W used to teach us the Tashahhud just as he would teach us a Surah of the Qur'aan. In fact, he would even correct the simple errors we made in the Alif (I) and Waaw Q." v) Hadhrat Hudhayfah %@= Teaches Salaah to a man who Could not Perform Salaah Well Hadhrat Zaid bin Wahab reports that when Hadhrat Hudhayfah - once entered the Masjid, he noticed a man who was performing salaah without carrying out the Ruku and Sajdah properly. When the man had completed, Hadhrat Hudhayfah %%@!% said to him, "For how long have you been performing salaah like this?" When the man informed him that he had been performing salaah in that manner for the past forty years, Hadhrat ~ u d h a ~ f a h ?B341% remarked, 'You have performed no salaah for the last forty years. Had you died while performing salaah in this manner, you would not have died on the creed in which Allaah created Muhammad m." As Hadhrat Hudhayfah ?BH&5 then proceeded to teach the man how to perform salaah properly, he said, "Even though a man makes his salaah brief, he must carry out the Ruku and Sajdah properly." Teaching Adhkaar and Du'aas Rasulullaah Teaches Adhkaar and Du'aas to Hadhrat Ali @@@@& Hadhrat Ali bin Abi Taalib BGw narrates that Rasulullaah @?% once said to him, "Should I give you five thousand goats or teach you five phrases that (1) Maalik, Shaafi'ee, Tahaawi, Abdur Razzaaq and others.

(2) Ibn Abi Shaybah. Another similar report has been narrated,from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Mas'ood WS&j. (3) Ibn Abi Shaybah. (4) Askari in his Amthaal. (5) Ibn Najjaar.

The above narrations have been quoted in Kanzul Ummaal(Vo1.4 Pg.218-219). (6) Abdur Razzaaq, Ibn Abi Shaybah, Bukhaari and Nasa'ee, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vol.4 Pg.230). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABM p-2 (Vol-3) contain the welfare of your Deen and your worldly life?" "0 Rasulullaah w!" Hadhrat Ali - replied, "While five thousand goats are plenty, I prefer that you teach me the five phrases." Rasulullaah @$% then told Hadhrat Ali wW to recite the following: 9 , I ~ I 6 ,J I i; Gj; & +, 2 2 3; 3 2 &;j 2: J>\ &,I,, . " I , W I ' 0 Y . I 1 , 9 , 66@ dJ.4 2> J! p "0 Allaah!

Forgive my sins, make my character accommodating, make my earnings lawful, make me content with what You provide for me and never allow my heart to hanker after something that You have not decreed for me." ( ' ) * Hadhrat Ali %.l!Zw Teaches Adhkaar and Du'aas to Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Ja'far 8Giw Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Ja'far ?&3W used to teach his daughters certain words (of dua) and instructed them to always recite them. He mentioned that it was Hadhrat Ali Sf43Wj who taught these to him and informed him that Rasulullaah @%$ used to recite them whenever he faced a difficulty or was worried about something. The words were: d . > A $31 $; +., d, J;G j G z$jlwl ~l GI a ip9 I I I ''-&GI ; uj; . # I . I ' 'There is none worthy of worship but Allaah The Most Tolerant and Magnanimous. Pure is He the Most Blessed Allaah Who is the Rabb of the universe and the Rabb of the Glorious Throne.

All praise belongs to Allaah the Rabb of the universe." (2) Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Ja'far %3W%j says, "Ali ?%GW once said to me, 'Dear nephew! I shall teach you some words that I heard from Rasulullaah w. Whoever recites them at the time of his death shall certainly enter Jannah. (They are) To recite three times: '''&j, w, -&, ;, 3, G,, , ,