Rasulullah Sallallahu
Alaihi
Wasallam........
' O Muhammad! We have sent you to be a real blessing for the people of the world' (21:107)
'He brings them out of the depths of darkness into the light.'
(2:257)
This publication takes the liberty, by the grace of the
Almighty to portray the unique and exemplary roles of the beloved Prophet
Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam:
As A Companion Friendship is a befriender of loyalty, of faith, of compassion, of understanding, of ... The Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam: befriender of the young, of the old, of the poor, of the townsman, of the bedouin, of the noble, of the unranked of ... Imaam Muslim and Bukhari, Imaam Ahmed and Tirmizi (R.A) have related Hadhrat Saeed Khudri's (R.A) narration that the Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam has stated, "Upon me there is no greater favour of self sacrifice and possession as that of Hadhrat Abu Bakr's. (R.A) Excepting Allah, if I were to befriend anybody it would surely have been Hadhrat Abu Bakr, however, Islamic brotherhood and companionship is sufficient." The Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam educates man to befriend another for the purposes of Islamic bondage. Worldly friendships hold no more than worldly pleasures which do not necessarily reap goodness for the concerned in the Hereafter. Numerous ahadith can be studied in order that one may learn of the Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam as a companion. The following hadith serves as a sound piece of advice for all when choosing the right companion. Hadhrat Abu Huraira (R.A.) has narrated in Abu Dawood that the Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam said, 'A man follows the religion of his friend, so each one should consider whom he makes his friend.' A righteous friend is one whom will, through compassion, act defensively and yet at all times be just and bear the importance of equality in mind. The Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam was an immaculate example to man of these righteous traits of friendship ... It has been stated in Sahih Bukhari that Hadhrat Abu Dardaa (R.A) relates that he was sitting with the Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam, when suddenly Hadhrat Abu Bakr (R.A) came holding the edges of his clothing. He had lifted his garment to the extent that his knees were uncovered. The Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam stated, " Your companion has just returned from fighting with another." Hadhrat Abu Bakr (R.A) voiced his salaam after which he said, "Oh Rasulullah! An argument has taken place between Umar Ibn Khattaab and myself. In haste I have spoken improperly and now I am regretful. I have asked for forgiveness from Hadhrat Umar, however, he has refused to pardon me and so I have come to you." The Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam repeated thrice, "Abu Bakr! May Allah pardon you." Later, Hadhrat Umar (R.A.) was most ashamed of his deed and so went to Hadhrat Abu Bakr's house, where he enquired, " Is Abu Bakr there?" He was told that he wasn't. Thus, Hadhrat Umar (R.A.) went to the Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam. Hadhrat Umar (R.A.) greeted the Prophet with 'Salaam' upon which the Holy Prophet's blessed face became flushed with anger, to the extent that Hadhrat Umar ( R.A.) became apprehensive. Hadhrat Umar (R.A.) lowered himself onto his knees and said, "Oh Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam I have been extreme." The Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam stated, "Allah has sent me, and you people have said that I have spoken false. However, Hadhrat Abu Bakr ( R.A.) said that I have spoken the truth. He continued to aid me through his self sacrifice and possessions. Will you not pardon my companion for my sake? " Hadhrat Abu Bakr (R.A) was never troubled again. In contrast, we learn of the Holy Prophet's Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam just character which yields equality and Prophetic conduct. ' Once Allah's Messenger Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam visited us in this house of ours and asked for something to drink. We milked one of our sheep and mixed it with water from this well of ours and gave it to him. Abu Bakr was sitting on his left side and Umar in front of him and a bedouin on his right side. When Allah's Messenger Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam finished, Umar (R.A) said to him, "Here is Abu Bakr." But Allah's Messenger gave the remaining milk to the bedouin and said thrice, " The ( person on the ) right side ! So, start from the right side." Hadhrat Anas ( R.A.) added, " It is a Sunnah, " and repeated it thrice. ( Sahih Al Bukhari ) Every act and role of the Holy Prophet's Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam was one of morality and a source of learning. How many times have we displaced our values or Islamic conducts for the sake of a friend, for whom we feel all should be lost? It is well known that Hadhrat Abu Bakr ( R.A.) was a very close and fortunate companion of the Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam , this did not cloud the Prophet's Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam conduct in any sense. The Holy Prophet's Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam compassion for Hadhrat Abu Bakr (R.A) is evident by the following : It has been narrated in Tirmizi and Ibn Majah that Hadhrat Anas (R.A) has reported that the people asked, " Oh Prophet of Allah! Who is your most beloved ?" The Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam replied that it was Aa'ishah. The people further asked, " Oh Prophet of Allah! We are asking from amongst the menfolk". The Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam replied ,"Aa'ishah's father." Furthermore, the Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam said, " Whoever gives two kinds (of things or property) in charity for Allah's cause, will be called from the gates of Paradise and will be addressed, "Oh Slaves of Allah! Here is prosperity." So, whoever was among the people who used to offer their prayers will be called from the gate of the prayer. Whoever was among the people who used to participate in Jihad will be called from the gate of Jihad. Whoever was among those who used to give in charity will be called from the gate of charity.' Hadhrat Abu Bakr (R.A) said, " My parents be sacrificed for you, O Allah's Messenger Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam! No distress or need will befall him who will be called from these gates. Will there be anyone who will be called from all these gates?" The Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam replied, " Yes, and I hope you will be one of them." (Narration of Abu Hurayrah R.A). All friendships are based upon a concrete foundation of faith and trustworthiness. The Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam placed much trust in his immediate companions. For example, once Allah's Messenger Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam offered the morning prayer then faced the people and said, " While a man was driving a cow he suddenly mounted it and beat it. The cow said, ' We have not been created for this. We have been created for ploughing." Upon hearing this, the people said in astonishment, "Glory be to Allah! A cow speaks!" The Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam said, " I believe this, Abu Bakr and Umar too believe it." although neither of them were present there." (Sahih-Al-Bukhari). Volumes upon volumes could be written upon the nature of the beloved Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam as a companion. Conclusively, read of the humorous, benevolent and light hearted aspects of the Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam from this example. A bedouin entered the mops and presented himself before the Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam having left his camel outside the mosque. The Holy Prophet's companions said to Hadhrat Nu'ayman, "It is he who is known as Nu'aymaan. How we wish that you would sacrifice this camel, so that we can eat it, how we are desirous to eat meat. The Holy Prophet will see to its payment". The narrator has reported that accordingly Nu'aymaan sacrificed the camel. After which, when the bedouin left the mosque and saw the state of his camel, he exclaimed, "O Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam! someone has sacrificed my camel." Having heard this, the The Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam stepped outside the mosque and asked who was responsible. The people stated that it was Nu'aymaan. Thus the The Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam went in pursuit of Nu'aymaan to find him hidden in the basement of Hadhrat Zubair's [R.A.] daughter's home. He had concealed himself with dry branches and dry skins. A knowing person pointed to Nu'aymaan's whereabouts, yet voicing loudly, " I haven't seen him". The Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam uncovered Nu'aymaan's face to find his face somewhat changed due to the debris from the dry skins and branches. The Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam questioned, " Who told you to do it?" He replied, " Those who have shown you of my whereabouts." The Holy Prophet dusted Nu'aymaan's face and laughed. The narrator reports that the Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam saw to the payment due for the camel The blessed Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam addressed all humanitarian needs through his companionship. It is time that we all assessed how ethical and true our friendships are so that each and every friendship is a source of goodness both on this world and for the Hereafter. Many have stated that a man is judged by his acqaintances, contemplates what can be said about whose strong bond and acquaintance was no other than the Almighty.
As A Companion Friendship is a befriender of loyalty, of faith, of compassion, of understanding, of ... The Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam: befriender of the young, of the old, of the poor, of the townsman, of the bedouin, of the noble, of the unranked of ... Imaam Muslim and Bukhari, Imaam Ahmed and Tirmizi (R.A) have related Hadhrat Saeed Khudri's (R.A) narration that the Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam has stated, "Upon me there is no greater favour of self sacrifice and possession as that of Hadhrat Abu Bakr's. (R.A) Excepting Allah, if I were to befriend anybody it would surely have been Hadhrat Abu Bakr, however, Islamic brotherhood and companionship is sufficient." The Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam educates man to befriend another for the purposes of Islamic bondage. Worldly friendships hold no more than worldly pleasures which do not necessarily reap goodness for the concerned in the Hereafter. Numerous ahadith can be studied in order that one may learn of the Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam as a companion. The following hadith serves as a sound piece of advice for all when choosing the right companion. Hadhrat Abu Huraira (R.A.) has narrated in Abu Dawood that the Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam said, 'A man follows the religion of his friend, so each one should consider whom he makes his friend.' A righteous friend is one whom will, through compassion, act defensively and yet at all times be just and bear the importance of equality in mind. The Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam was an immaculate example to man of these righteous traits of friendship ... It has been stated in Sahih Bukhari that Hadhrat Abu Dardaa (R.A) relates that he was sitting with the Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam, when suddenly Hadhrat Abu Bakr (R.A) came holding the edges of his clothing. He had lifted his garment to the extent that his knees were uncovered. The Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam stated, " Your companion has just returned from fighting with another." Hadhrat Abu Bakr (R.A) voiced his salaam after which he said, "Oh Rasulullah! An argument has taken place between Umar Ibn Khattaab and myself. In haste I have spoken improperly and now I am regretful. I have asked for forgiveness from Hadhrat Umar, however, he has refused to pardon me and so I have come to you." The Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam repeated thrice, "Abu Bakr! May Allah pardon you." Later, Hadhrat Umar (R.A.) was most ashamed of his deed and so went to Hadhrat Abu Bakr's house, where he enquired, " Is Abu Bakr there?" He was told that he wasn't. Thus, Hadhrat Umar (R.A.) went to the Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam. Hadhrat Umar (R.A.) greeted the Prophet with 'Salaam' upon which the Holy Prophet's blessed face became flushed with anger, to the extent that Hadhrat Umar ( R.A.) became apprehensive. Hadhrat Umar (R.A.) lowered himself onto his knees and said, "Oh Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam I have been extreme." The Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam stated, "Allah has sent me, and you people have said that I have spoken false. However, Hadhrat Abu Bakr ( R.A.) said that I have spoken the truth. He continued to aid me through his self sacrifice and possessions. Will you not pardon my companion for my sake? " Hadhrat Abu Bakr (R.A) was never troubled again. In contrast, we learn of the Holy Prophet's Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam just character which yields equality and Prophetic conduct. ' Once Allah's Messenger Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam visited us in this house of ours and asked for something to drink. We milked one of our sheep and mixed it with water from this well of ours and gave it to him. Abu Bakr was sitting on his left side and Umar in front of him and a bedouin on his right side. When Allah's Messenger Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam finished, Umar (R.A) said to him, "Here is Abu Bakr." But Allah's Messenger gave the remaining milk to the bedouin and said thrice, " The ( person on the ) right side ! So, start from the right side." Hadhrat Anas ( R.A.) added, " It is a Sunnah, " and repeated it thrice. ( Sahih Al Bukhari ) Every act and role of the Holy Prophet's Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam was one of morality and a source of learning. How many times have we displaced our values or Islamic conducts for the sake of a friend, for whom we feel all should be lost? It is well known that Hadhrat Abu Bakr ( R.A.) was a very close and fortunate companion of the Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam , this did not cloud the Prophet's Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam conduct in any sense. The Holy Prophet's Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam compassion for Hadhrat Abu Bakr (R.A) is evident by the following : It has been narrated in Tirmizi and Ibn Majah that Hadhrat Anas (R.A) has reported that the people asked, " Oh Prophet of Allah! Who is your most beloved ?" The Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam replied that it was Aa'ishah. The people further asked, " Oh Prophet of Allah! We are asking from amongst the menfolk". The Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam replied ,"Aa'ishah's father." Furthermore, the Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam said, " Whoever gives two kinds (of things or property) in charity for Allah's cause, will be called from the gates of Paradise and will be addressed, "Oh Slaves of Allah! Here is prosperity." So, whoever was among the people who used to offer their prayers will be called from the gate of the prayer. Whoever was among the people who used to participate in Jihad will be called from the gate of Jihad. Whoever was among those who used to give in charity will be called from the gate of charity.' Hadhrat Abu Bakr (R.A) said, " My parents be sacrificed for you, O Allah's Messenger Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam! No distress or need will befall him who will be called from these gates. Will there be anyone who will be called from all these gates?" The Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam replied, " Yes, and I hope you will be one of them." (Narration of Abu Hurayrah R.A). All friendships are based upon a concrete foundation of faith and trustworthiness. The Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam placed much trust in his immediate companions. For example, once Allah's Messenger Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam offered the morning prayer then faced the people and said, " While a man was driving a cow he suddenly mounted it and beat it. The cow said, ' We have not been created for this. We have been created for ploughing." Upon hearing this, the people said in astonishment, "Glory be to Allah! A cow speaks!" The Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam said, " I believe this, Abu Bakr and Umar too believe it." although neither of them were present there." (Sahih-Al-Bukhari). Volumes upon volumes could be written upon the nature of the beloved Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam as a companion. Conclusively, read of the humorous, benevolent and light hearted aspects of the Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam from this example. A bedouin entered the mops and presented himself before the Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam having left his camel outside the mosque. The Holy Prophet's companions said to Hadhrat Nu'ayman, "It is he who is known as Nu'aymaan. How we wish that you would sacrifice this camel, so that we can eat it, how we are desirous to eat meat. The Holy Prophet will see to its payment". The narrator has reported that accordingly Nu'aymaan sacrificed the camel. After which, when the bedouin left the mosque and saw the state of his camel, he exclaimed, "O Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam! someone has sacrificed my camel." Having heard this, the The Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam stepped outside the mosque and asked who was responsible. The people stated that it was Nu'aymaan. Thus the The Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam went in pursuit of Nu'aymaan to find him hidden in the basement of Hadhrat Zubair's [R.A.] daughter's home. He had concealed himself with dry branches and dry skins. A knowing person pointed to Nu'aymaan's whereabouts, yet voicing loudly, " I haven't seen him". The Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam uncovered Nu'aymaan's face to find his face somewhat changed due to the debris from the dry skins and branches. The Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam questioned, " Who told you to do it?" He replied, " Those who have shown you of my whereabouts." The Holy Prophet dusted Nu'aymaan's face and laughed. The narrator reports that the Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam saw to the payment due for the camel The blessed Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam addressed all humanitarian needs through his companionship. It is time that we all assessed how ethical and true our friendships are so that each and every friendship is a source of goodness both on this world and for the Hereafter. Many have stated that a man is judged by his acqaintances, contemplates what can be said about whose strong bond and acquaintance was no other than the Almighty.
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