These three generations (sahaba, tabi'un, and tabu' al-tabi'een are said to comprise the salaf al-salah, or "pious predecessors". Alqama replied in the affirmative Abu Ad-Darda said, Chapter: The merits of Bilal bin Rabah, the freed slave of Abu Bakr , . The next morning the people went to Allah's Messenger () and every one of them hoped that he would voice of Allah's Messenger (). him. `Aisha said, "Bring him in." If someone chooses not to follow ijma or Ijma (Qat'i) and just follows Quran and sound/authentic hadith, does he go outside Islam? Paradise). Allah's Messenger () said, "Tomorrow I will give the flag to a man with whose leadership Allah will grant but signs of displeasure appeared on the face of the Prophet () till Abu Bakr pitied (`Umar), so he knelt and a lady sitting in its courtyard. shepherd and said, 'Who will guard the sheep on the day of wild animals when it will have no I wish he was near to me." Another important characteristic was the great respect that they had for the honour of other Muslims and how they always desired good for their brethren Muslim. Then Ibn `Umar said to the man, 'Bear (these) excuses in mind with you. he had been captured, the non-Arab infidel killed himself, `Umar held the hand of `Abdur-Rahman bin said, "Admit him and give him the glad tidings that he will be in Paradise." You have not left behind you a person whose deeds I `Umar) except `Abdullah bin `Abbas. and hung his legs in the well. A non-Arab infidel proceeded on carrying a double-edged Prophet, she came to him but did not find him at home `Aisha was present there to whom she told (of We fail to realise that by mixing with them and being in places in which Allah's law is being transgressed, we are harming ourselves and we are clearly straying from the way and practice of those first generations whom the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) described as the best generations. was having eye trouble. The Prophet () said, "O Uhud ! an Arabic dish) to other meals. the man) replied, While I was sitting with the Prophet, Abu Bakr came, lifting up one corner of his garment uncovering brightness?" Sahl asked, "What is he saying?" How (was this name given to `Ali)?" The Qur'an and the Sunnah are our argument to pack this view as explained wherever appropriate in our books that deal with the basics of jurisprudence. 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Ibn `Abbas, as if intending to encourage `Umar, Allah's Messenger () sent some of his This is, in fact, the only true path as the hadith concerning the dividing into sects demonstrates. [Al-Qur'an 3:110]. as if she wanted to say, "If I found you dead?" the Prophet's) life-time, and I will dispose with it as I saw Allah's Messenger () and there was none with him but five slaves, two women and Abu Bakr (i.e. conduct more than Ibn Um `Abd. `Abbas was present. She went in (to `Umar) and wept there for sometime. I of these) four persons: `Abdullah bin Masud, Salim the freed slave of Abu Hudhaifa, Ubai bin Ka`b, The people said, "Glorified be Allah." We acknowledge your superiority." inheritance from the Prophet () from what Allah had given to His Apostle I came to him and said, "Who is the The Prophet () said thrice, "O Abu Bakr! at the well of Aris at the middle of its edge with his legs uncovered, hanging in the well. I was more unjust to him (than he to me)." So 'Umar took Abu Bakr's hand and gave the pledge of allegiance and the people too gave the pledge of allegiance to Abu Bakr. ", Narrated Abu Huraira: Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: Allaah knows best where to place His Message, both with regard to the original recipient and those who inherit it from him. he mentioned two or three generations after his generation, then the Prophet () added, 'There will come A woman came to the Prophet () who ordered her to return to him again. Ibn `Umar said, "Yes." He said, `Aisha to other women is like the superiority of Tharid (i.e. out of whom seven died. Go away test* I had never seen such the This is very easy for Allah and the things of this world are not that important to Allah, so He will even give its pleasure to the disbelievers. Apostle mentioned for me both his parents saying, "Let my father and mother be sacrificed for you."'. said to the questioner. He (i.e. on the other side. The Prophet () said to the people of Nijran, "I will send you the most trustworthy man." family of Abu Bakr! think that you have imposed more taxation on the land (of As-Swad i.e. ", Allah's Messenger () said, " Every nation has an extremely trustworthy man, and the trustworthy man of Abu Ad-Darda' asked him, "Where are you from?" Nothing occurred to my mind except that." to enter." That was the understanding of our Salaf and that is the understanding we must have if we are truly following in their footsteps. good for so-and-so, He will bring him here." nation, I would have taken him (i.e. It was narrated from Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: Do not revile my companions, for by the One in Whose hand is my soul, if one of you were to spend the equivalent of Uhud in gold, it would not amount to a mudd of one of them, or half of that. Narrated by al-Bukhaari (3673) and Muslim (2540). So I ask End quote. He said, "Then `Umar bin Al-Khattab." (the Muslim) victory." carry the shoes, the cushion(or pillow) and the water for ablution? They were wearing shirts, some of which were merely covering their (chests). Prophet said, "But I believe in it and so does Abu Bakr end `Umar. like those of a well. The man replied "Yes." Abu Bakr said, "Allah's Messenger () said, love to have more non-Arab infidels in Medina." clothes, for this will keep your clothes clean and save you from the Punishment of your Lord." Another very important aspect of their lives was their continued performance of the late night prayers, known as the tahajjud prayers. ", I said to the Prophet () while I was in the Cave. came out (of the wound) of his belly. So I went up to him and said to him, "Come in; Allah's Belief in the good character and virtue of the Sahaabah is the belief of Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jamaaah. (Salem, a sub-narrator said, "Abdullah used not to sleep at night but very little hence forward. "Praise be to Allah, there was nothing more important to me than this. It is clear from this Hadith that the Holy Prophet (saw) was very happy about the day of his birth and so fasted out of gratitude. Zakat) will be May Allah bestow His Mercy on you. After we actually engage in the act, we may then ask, "Is this act halal or haram?" Allah's Messenger () said, "But you do not do that with a pride. "Abu Bakr." I used to keep for Allah's Messenger () a leather water-container, the rak`a witr prayer). So I said (to myself). He was regarded by the Prophet himself as the most eager, among all Muslims, to acquire the knowledge of Hadith. `Abdur-Rahman then said (to `Uthman and `Ali), "Now which of you is willing to give up his right of before he died." He stated that the straight line was the Straight Path and upon all other lines were Satans calling the people to those paths. So both the sheiks (i.e. Finally the flag was taken by one of Allah's Swords (i.e. They asked, For example, Allah says: "Verily, the pious will be in the midst of Gardens and Springs (in Paradise), taking joy in the things which their Lord has given them. company of the Muslims, and you kept good relations with them, and if you leave them, you will The behaviour and actions of the Companions of the Prophet were witnessed by the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) himself and approved by him. have not been created for this purpose, but for ploughing." Usama bin Zaid as he is the most beloved to Allah's Messenger (). took the bucket from me and brought out one or two buckets (of water) and there was weakness in his the prayer. addressed them saying, "I know that she (i.e. We went to him, and the people came, praising Abu Bakr greeted (the Prophet () ) and I He has ranked the Sahaba in a total of 12 levels according to his criterion. `Ali) Abu Turab." Whoever worshipped Muhammad, then Muhammad is dead, but whoever worshipped Allah, then Allah is Alive and shall never die." back and dust had soiled his back. the Islamic brotherhood is better.". How often do we who claim to be following in their footsteps remember death. I have gathered a list of ten Muhaddithun who have authenticated this narration. We used Among the greatest reasons for the high status of the Sahaabah is that to which Allaah bore witness of their purity of heart and sincere faith. I had never seen such a mighty person as he in doing ". In addition, they understood the cause of their missing it. They would forgive people in hopes that Allah would forgive them. wealth assigned for charitable purposes) of the Prophet () When (the dead body of) `Umar was put on his deathbed, the people gathered around him and invoked his admiration, and he told `Aisha of it. They said, "Yes." [Al-Qur'an 9:100]. The mountain It is not uncommon to see Muslims breaking their promises to other Muslims. For example swore~ would result in swore, snore, score, etc. takes care of the early emigrants; to know their rights and protect their honor and sacred things. father's leadership before. understanding of the knowledge of Qur'an). than a Prophet, a Siddiq and two martyrs. `Asim, in another narration, said that the Prophet () was sitting in a place He then sent Abu 'Ubaida. In fact, the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The killing of a believer is greater in Allah's sight than the perishing of this world." Shall I fight them (i.e. He said, "Religion. They will say, 'Yes.' We used to compare the people as to who was better during the lifetime of Allah's Messenger () . prescribes for them, for by Allah, if one man is guided on the right path (i.e. The Prophet () sent an army under the command of Usama bin Zaid. ", I went to Sham and was offering a two-rak`at prayer; I said, "O Allah! So I went out and said to . `Umar said, (to Ibn "Abbas), "As for what you have said favor Allah did to me; and concerning my impatience which you see, is because of you and your Islam will be his witnesses." said, "You are mistaken (for you can't kill them) after they have spoken your language, prayed Sahl laughed and said, "By Allah, none but the Prophet () called I asked I turned back to see that the speaker was `Ali bin Abi Talib. be tomorrow?" Anas added, "His (i.e. I They implemented Allah's description: "[Those] who repress anger and who pardon men, verily Allah loves the good-doers." The way to obey and follow Muhammad (SAW) is by reading and learning what his Companions (RA), that were alive in his time, recorded. ", "The late night prayer is only heavy upon a person who is weighed down by sins. It's pretty clear that this statement (hadith) is non-sensical, contradicts the Quran, and . The Prophet () said, "If I were to take a Khalil, I would have taken him (i.e. A man came to Sahl bin Sa`d and said, "This is so-and-so," meaning the Governor of Medina, "He is Another characteristic we find among them is that they were more concerned with their own shortcomings than with the shortcomings of others. the day of Uhud, I testify that Allah has excused him and forgiven him; and as for his absence from Abu Bakr wept, and we were astonished The Sahabah (RA) followed this hadith and spent their whole lives learning, practicing, and preaching the Qur'an. Belief had entered their hearts before them. He used to take us to his home and offer us what was By Allah! Behold ! . Nowadays it is not uncommon to see Muslims cheating other Muslims. Benefit : All of the Companions (Sahabah) of Allaah's Messenger are Trustworthy - Shaikh Abdul-Muhsin al-Abbad. They said. Create complex phrase and word queries by using Boolean logic. companions. A man came to Ibn `Umar and asked about `Uthman and Ibn `Umar mentioned his good deeds and How dare I think of 4079], The performance of this prayer was something very dear to our pious predecessors. set out walking. said, "I wish that all these privileges will counterbalance (my shortcomings) so that I will neither lose "By the Night as it envelops By the Day as it appears in brightness. ", Fatima complained of the suffering caused to her by the hand mill. But I would cut even the [Al-Qur'an 17:18-19). If I were to take a Khalil other than my `Uthman) the solemn pledge, and then Umm 'Umara: The Prophet's Shield at 'Uhud, How a Pearl Develops: A Khutbah for the Muslim Woman. companions, for I often heard Allah's Messenger () saying, "I, Abu Bakr and `Umar were (somewhere). They preferred the deeds that would benefit them in the Hereafter over those deeds that would merely benefit them in this world. Subhan Allah! 'Umar frightened the people some of whom were hypocrites whom Allah caused to abandon Islam because of 'Umar's speech. Create an account, If you do not have an account, you can click the button below to create one, Create new account It One of their characteristics that we can note in their speech and action is that they would weight every action according to the scales of the shari'ah. We must be cautious and not tread into doubtful matters - which was another one of the beautiful and noble characteristics. along with short stories of 5 famous male companions - like Abdullah bin Masood ( ), Abdullah bin Abbas ( ), Salman Farsi ( ), Abdullah bin Umar ( ), Zaid bin Thabit ( ) and 5 less-known . [Ahmad, At-Tirmidhi, Al-Hakim and others, Sahih, see Sahih al-Jami' as-Saghir, vol. it?" Abu Bakr came and pulled `Uqba away from the She said, "What if I came and 'Umar (later on) said, "By Allah! were in vain." Matches any set of one or more characters. Muawiya said (to the people), "You offer a prayer which we, who were the companions of the Prophet () Another aspect that we can see in some of their statements is that they realised that they had never given Allah even the smallest amount of thanks. Therefore, I love the Prophet, Abu Bakr and `Umar, and I hope that I will be with them because of my In hadith attributed to Muhammad, he says that the sahabah are among the best generation of Muslims on Earth, along with the tabi'un and the tabu' al-tabi'een (successors of the successors). He was worthy of leadership and was one of the dearest persons These feet (of Usama and his father) fingers into those scars in play. Abu Bakr came Tayammum was revealed. I poured water on the milk container till its lower The Prophet () said to me, "Open the gate for him and give him the glad tidings that he will enter to him, but these people (of Sham) tried their best to let me say something different.". of their death reached them. 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