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Umair bin Abi Waqqas رضي الله عنه.

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بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيْمِ

اَلْحَمْدُ للّٰهِ رَبِّ العَالَمِيْنَ وَالصَّلاَةُ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلىَ اَشْرَفِ اْللأَنْبِيَاءِ وَالْمُرْسَلِيْنَ سَيِّدِناَ وَمَوْلٰنَا مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى اٰلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ اَجْمَعِيْنَ، اَمَّا بَعْدُ

Umair bin Abi Waqqasرضي الله عنه participated in the Battle of Badr. His father was Abu Waqas Malik bin Uhaib. Umair bin Abi Waqqasرضي الله عنه was martyred during the Battle of Badr in 2 AH.

Alhamdulillah, all praise be to Allah SWT, blessings and salutations to Rasulullahصَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِۦ وَسَلَّمَ, his wife and family members, his companions, and those who follow in his footsteps until the Day of Judgment.

We say the person whose biography we are translating is one of the members of Badr who was martyred in the battle of Badr.

We begin with the words of Allah SWT:

وَلَقَدْ نَصَرَكُمُ اللَُّّ بِبَدْرٍ وَأَنُمْ اَذِلَّةٌ

Meaning: And verily Allah has helped you achieve victory in the battle of Badr, while you were in a weak state (because you were few in number and lacked weapons of war). Therefore fear Allah, so that you will be grateful (for the victory).

(Surah al-Imran: 123)

Abu Bakar al-Jazairi when interpreting this verse, he stated that: Allah SWT warns the believers not to take protection from the infidels and hypocrites, and tells them that if they are patient and pious, the tricks of their enemies will not harm them. Allah reminded them of two situations: one in which they were impatient and fearless until they were defeated, namely in the battle of Uhud, and the second in which they were patient and fearless until they gained victory and defeated their enemies, namely in the battle of Badr.

(See Aisar al-Tafasir, 1/370)

His full name is Umair bin Abi Waqqasرضي الله عنه bin Uhaib bin 'Abd Manaf bin Zuhrah bin Kilab al-Qurasyi al-Zuhri. Umair bin Abi Waqqasرضي الله عنه is the brother of Sa'ad.

Umair bin Abi Waqqasرضي الله عنه was among the early companions who embraced Islam. Umair bin Abi Waqqasرضي الله عنه was among the companions who participated in the battle of Badr and was martyred in that battle, according to the opinion of the majority of scholars. It is said that he was killed by 'Amr bin 'Abd Wudd al-'Amiri, after which he was killed by Saidina Ali ibn Abu Talibرضي الله عنه on the day of the battle of Khandaq.

Ibn Hibban stated that he was among the companions of Rasulullahصَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِۦ وَسَلَّمَ. In addition, Ibn al-Sakan also mentioned, that I did not find any history from him due to his early conversion to Islam and his death.

Apart from that, Ahmad and Ishaq have narrated a hadith with a hasan chain, and it is on the authority of Hammad bin Salamah, on the authority of 'Asim, on the authority of Mus'ab bin Sa'adرضي الله عنه, on the authority of his father, who said:

أُتِيَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ بِقَصْعَةٍ فَأَكَلَ مِنْهَا فَفَضَلَتْ فَضْلَةٌ فَقَالَ: يَجِيءُ رَجُلٌ مِنْ هَذَا الْفَجِّ مِنْ أَهْلِ الْجَنَّةِ يَأْكُلُ هَذِهِ الْفَضْلَةَ قَالَ سَعْدٌ: وَكُنْتُ تَرَكْتُ أَخِي عُمَيْرًا يَتَوَضَّأُ فَقُلْتُ: هُوَ عُمَيْرٌ فَجَاءَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ سَلَامٍ فَأَكَلَهَا

Meaning: "A large plate full of food was brought to Rasulullahصَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِۦ وَسَلَّمَ and he ate it and there was still some leftover (from the food). Then Rasulullahصَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِۦ وَسَلَّمَ said: 'A man among the people of Paradise will come from this way, he will eat this food.' Sa'ad رضي الله عنهsaid: 'And when I left my brother, 'Umair was performing ablution, I said (in my heart), 'That man must be 'Umair,' but the person who came was Abdullah bin Salamرضي الله عنه, and he ate the rest of the food.''

History of Ahmad (1458)

Similarly, there is a hadith narrated by al-Hakim on the authority of Isma'il bin Muhammad bin Sa'ad, on the authority of his uncle, 'Amir bin Sa'ad, on the authority of his father, who said: 'Umair bin Abi Waqqasرضي الله عنه offered himself to Rasulullahصَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِۦ وَسَلَّمَ as a soldier who would join the battle of Badr. However, Rasulullahصَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِۦ وَسَلَّمَ rejected it. So, 'Umair also cried (because Rasulullahصَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِۦ وَسَلَّمَ rejected him as a member of the Badr war army). Then, Rasulullahصَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِۦ وَسَلَّمَ gave his consent (giving him permission to participate in the battle of Badr). Then Umair bin Abi Waqqasرضي الله عنه tied his sword sheath to himself.

Similarly, in another narration, Ibn Sa'adرضي الله عنه narrated from al-Waqidi, from the narration of Abu Bakr bin Isma'il bin Muhammad bin Sa'adرضي الله عنه, from his father, he said: I saw my brother, 'Umair bin Abi Waqqasرضي الله عنه hiding before we offered ourselves to Rasulullahصَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِۦ وَسَلَّمَ on the day of the battle of Badr. So I asked: "What happened to you, my brother?" Umair bin Abi Waqqasرضي الله عنه replied: "Indeed, I was afraid that Rasulullahصَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِۦ وَسَلَّمَsaw me and thought I was still young and rejected me (from participating in the battle of Badr). While I want to go out to fight. May God grant me martyrdom." So he offered himself to Rasulullahصَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِۦ وَسَلَّمَ (to fight). However, Rasulullahصَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِۦ وَسَلَّمَ thought he was still young and rejected him. Then, 'Umair bin Abi Waqqasرضي الله عنه cried and His Majesty allowed him (to join the war). Sa'adUmair bin Abi Waqqasرضي الله عنه said: "I tied his sword scabbard because of his smallness." 'Umair bin Abi Waqqasرضي الله عنه was killed or martyred in the battle of Badr when he was 16 years old. [12]

[12](See al-Isabah fi Tamyiz al-Sahabah, 4/602-603).

May Allah SWT give clear understanding to all of us in religion. Amen.

We end with a prayer:

رَبَّنَا اغْفِرْ لَنَا وَلِإِخْوَانِنَا الَّذِينَ سَبَقُونَا بِالْإِيمَانِ وَلَا تَجْعَلْ فِي قُلُوبِنَا غِلًّا لِّلَّذِينَ آمَنُوا رَبَّنَا إِنَّكَ رَءُوفٌ رَّحِيمٌ

It means: "O Our Lord! Forgive our sins and the sins of our brothers who preceded us in faith, and do not make in our hearts feelings of envy and revenge against the believers. O our God! Indeed, You are very abundant in Your mercy and grace."

[Surah al-Hasyr (10)]

Umair bin Abi Waqqasرضي الله عنه was the younger brother of Saad bin Abi Waqasرضي الله عنه and was among the early Muslims. Umair bin Abi Waqqasرضي الله عنه mother’s name was Hamnah bint Sufyan. He belonged to the Banu Zuhrah tribe of the Quraish. As it has been mentioned, he participated in the Battle of Badr and attained martyrdom.

Rasulullahصَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِۦ وَسَلَّمَ established a bond of brotherhood between Umai rرضي الله عنه and Amr bin Mu‘azرضي الله عنه.

According to some, the bond of brotherhood, established by Rasulullahصَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِۦ وَسَلَّمَ, was between Umair bin Abi Waqqasرضي الله عنه and Khubaib bin Adi رضي الله عنه.In another book of history, the following account of him is given:

“Amr bin Sa‘d رضي الله عنهnarrated from his father that before Rasulullahصَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِۦ وَسَلَّمَ inspected us to set out for Badr, I saw my brother Umair bin Abi Waqasرضي الله عنه trying to hide in different places. Upon this, I asked him, ‘O my Brother! What is the matter with you?’ Umair bin Abi Waqqasرضي الله عنه replied, ‘I fear that Rasulullahصَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِۦ وَسَلَّمَ will see me and, considering me to be a minor, he will send me back. I wish to participate in the Battle so that God Almighty may grant me martyrdom.’ Thus, when he came before Rasulullahصَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِۦ وَسَلَّمَ, considering him to be a minor, he ordered him to return, upon which he began to weep. Rasulullahصَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِۦ وَسَلَّمَ allowed him to participate.”

Although Umair bin Abi Waqqasرضي الله عنه was sixteen years of age, he had a short stature. Since Rasulullahصَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِۦ وَسَلَّمَ would not allow minors to participate in battles in those days, therefore he was also not permitted.

His sword was of a considerable size. It is mentioned in a narration that Rasulullahصَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِۦ وَسَلَّمَ secured the sheath to his sword with his own blessed hands.

Umair bin Abi Waqqasرضي الله عنه was sixteen years old when he was martyred in the Battle of Badr.

Although he was sixteen years of age, he had a short stature. Since Rasulullahصَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِۦ وَسَلَّمَ would not allow minors to participate in battles in those days, therefore he was also not permitted.

رضي الله عنه

References:

maktabahalbakri.com/4581-umair-bin-abu-waqqas/

[12](See al-Isabah fi Tamyiz al-Sahabah, 4/602-603).

(Al-Tabkaat-ul-Qubra Li-ibn Sa‘d, Vol. 3, p. 79, Umair bin Abi Waqas, Dar-e-Ihyaa, Al-Turath Al-Arabi, Beirut, 1996)

(Al-Isaba fi Tamyiz Al- Sahaba, Vol. 4, p. 603, Umair bin Abi Waqas, Dar-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 2005)

(Al-Tabkaat-ul-Qubra Li-ibn Sa‘d, Vol. 3, p. 79, Umair bin Abi Waqas, Dar-e-Ihyaa, Al-Turath Al-Arabi, Beirut, 1996)

(Al-Tabkaat-ul-Qubra Li-ibn Sa‘d, Vol. 3, p. 119, Umair bin Abi Waqas, Dar-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 2002) (Al-Tabkaat-ul-Qubra Li-ibn Sa‘d, Vol. 3, p. 73, Umair bin Abi Waqas, Dar-e-Ihyaa, Al-Turath Al-Arabi, Beirut, 1996)

(Uyun Al-Athar, Vol. 1, p. 232, Bab- Dhikr-ul-Muwakhat, Dar-ul-Qalam, Beirut, 1993).

Mujazar (ra) bin Ziyaad رضي الله عنه

بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيْمِ

Mujazar bin Ziyaad رضي الله عنه was martyred during the battle of Uhud. Mujazar was his title which means “A person possessing a heavy body”. The Holy Prophet (sa) established a bond of brotherhood between Mujazar bin Ziyaad رضي الله عنه and ‘Aaqil bin Buqair. It is mentioned in another place that the Holy Prophet (sa) established a brotherhood between Mujazar bin Ziyaad رضي الله عنه and ‘Ukasha bin Mehsin. Mujazar bin Ziyaad رضي الله عنه participated in the Battle of Badr and the Battle of Uhud.

Ibn-e-Ishaaq narrates, “The Holy Prophet (sa) had prohibited the killing of Abu Bakhtari because he prevented people of Mecca from tormenting the Holy Prophet (sa). (Thus, the Prophet (sa) had stated to not kill him). Abu Bakhtari would not cause any suffering to the Holy Prophet (sa) and he was amongst those who protested against the pact of the Quraish against the Banu Hashim and the Bani Mutalib.”

Mujazar bin Ziyaad رضي الله عنه once came across Abu Bakhtari and said: “The Holy Prophet (sa) has stopped us from killing you.” Abu Bakhtari’s friend, who had left Mecca with him, was with him at the time. His name was Junada bin Mulayha and he was from the Banu Lais tribe. Abu Bahktari’s name was ‘Aas. He enquired, “What instructions do you have for my friend?” Mujazar bin Ziyaad رضي الله عنه responded, “I swear by God, we will not spare your friend. The Prophet (sa) has instructed us only about you.” He responded, “If we are going to die then we shall die together. I cannot bear the thought of Meccan women talking about this and saying that I abandoned my companion to save my own life.” Both of them were ready to fight with Mujazar, and during the battle, (Mujazar bin Ziyaad رضي الله عنه ) killed Abu Bhakhtari. Mujazar bin Ziyaad رضي الله عنه r came to the Holy Prophet (sa) and said, “I swear by the One Who ordained you with the Truth, I tried my utmost to take him as a prisoner and bring him to you, but he was unwilling. At last, he fought me and I took his life.”

Mujazar bin Ziyaad رضي الله عنه ’s children were in Medina and also in Baghdad. It is narrated by Abi Wajzah, “The three men, amongst the Martyrs of Uhud, who were buried in a single grave were Mujazar bin Ziyaad رضي الله عنه , Nu‘man bin Malik and ‘Abdah bin Hassas.”

However, another narration states that Hazrat Aneesah bint ‘Adi came to the Holy Prophet (sa) and stated, “O Messenger of Allah (sa), my son ‘Abdullah, who fought in the Battle of Badr, was martyred in the battle of Uhud. It is my desire that I bury my son near our home so that I remain close to him.” The Holy Prophet (sa) allowed her to do so and also it was decided that along with ‘Abdullah, his friend Mujazar bin Ziyaad رضي الله عنه shall also be buried in the same grave. Hence, both friends were wrapped together in one single of sheet of cloth and were carried to Medina on a Camel. Abdullah was bulkier and well-built than Mujazar bin Ziyaad رضي الله عنه who was slim and slender. It is mentioned that people were astonished to notice that they both weighed the same when people took them off of the camel. The Holy Prophet (sa) stated, “Their deeds have made them both equal to each other.”

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References:

(Usdul Ghaaba, Vol. 7, p. 31, Aneesah bint ‘Adi, Dar-ul-Kutub-ul-Ilmiyyah, Beirut)

(At-Tabaqat Al-Kubra, Vol. 3, p. 417, Mujazar bin Ziyaad, Da-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, 1990, Beirut)

(Usdul Ghaaba, Vol. 5, pp. 59-60, Mujazar bin Ziyaad, Dar-ul-Kutub-ul-Ilmiyyah, Beirut), (Ayun Al-Asar, Vol. 1, p. 301, Baab Ghazwa Badr, Dar-ul-Qalam, Beirut, 1993)

(Al-Asaba Fi Tameez Al-Sahaba, Vol. 5, pp. 572-573, Mujazar bin Ziyaad, Da-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, 1995, Beirut), (At-Tabaqat Al-Kubra, Vol. 3, p. 417, Mujazar bin Ziyaad, Da-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, 1990, Beirut) & (Ayun Al-Asar, Vol. 1, pp. 232-233, Zikr-ul-Mua’kha, Dar-ul-Qalam, Beirut, 1993)

Abu Fakihah رضي الله عنه.

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Abu Fakihah ( رضي الله عنه), also widely recorded as Abu Fakihah ( رضي الله عنه), whose real name was Aflah bin Yasar (or Yasar), was a courageous, early Muslim companion (Sahabi) of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Descended from the Yemeni Azd tribe, he lived as an enslaved man in Mecca under the ownership of Umayyah ibn Khalaf or his son Safwan ibn Umayya of the Quraysh tribe.

Despite Abu Fakihah ( رضي الله عنه) vulnerable social standing, Abu Fakihah ( رضي الله عنه) was among the pioneering individuals to accept Islam in its earliest days. His unwavering commitment, profound sacrifices, and absolute dedication to Allah and His Messenger represent the bedrock of early Islamic history.

Persecution and Sacrifices for Islam

When the Quraysh elites launched a campaign of terror against the early Muslims, enslaved and socio-economically vulnerable believers bore the brunt of the violence. Because Abu Fakihah ( رضي الله عنه) openly proclaimed his monotheistic belief, his masters subjected him to extreme, life-threatening torture to force him to renounce Islam.

• The Scorching Desert Torture: Abu Fakihah ( رضي الله عنه) captors dragged him out into the blistering Meccan desert at noon, stripped him naked, and forced him to lie on the white-hot sands.

• The Heavy Stones: They placed crushing, heavy boulders on his back and chest to suffocate him while demanding he worship their idols. Through the agony, Abu Fakihah ( رضي الله عنه) remained steadfast, continuously declaring Allah as the sole Lord.

• Extreme Brutality: On several occasions, his torturers tied ropes around his feet and neck, dragging him through the rough terrain of Mecca until Abu Fakihah ( رضي الله عنه) was on the brink of death. Safwan ibn Umayya once attempted to actively suffocate him to break his spirit.

Liberation and Migration

Recognizing his intense suffering, Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (ra) intervened. Abu Bakr spent his own wealth to ransom and liberate Abu Fakihah ( رضي الله عنه), alongside other enslaved early Muslims like Bilal ibn Rabah. This act of pure sincerity is famously tied by classical Quranic commentators (tafsir) to the revelation of Surah al-Layl, which honors those who give their wealth purely to please Allah.

Once freed, Abu Fakihah ( رضي الله عنه) continued his dedication to the faith. When the persecution in Mecca became entirely unbearable, he participated in the Second Migration to Abyssinia (Ethiopia) alongside his daughters, Baraka and Abu Fakihah ( رضي الله عنه), to safely preserve his religion. Records indicate he eventually passed away from natural causes prior to the Battle of Badr (around 624 CE).

Character and Legacy

Abu Fakihah ( رضي الله عنه)'s legacy is defined by unmatched resilience, spiritual endurance, and an unshakeable faith (Iman) that valued the pleasure of Allah over physical survival. He and his contemporary poor companions were so spiritually elevated that when the Quraysh mocked the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ for sitting with them, Allah revealed verses in Surah Al-An'am (6:52-54) commanding the Prophet to never turn away these sincerely devoted souls.

Trait Description

Steadfastness Refused to compromise his monotheistic beliefs despite brutal physical torture.

Sincerity Practiced Islam quietly and purely for Allah's sake without any worldly power or strength.

Sacrifice Endured the loss of health, freedom, and homeland (migrating to Abyssinia) for his faith.

Despite his vulnerable social standing, he was among the pioneering individuals to accept Islam in its earliest days. His unwavering commitment, profound sacrifices, and absolute dedication to Allah and His Messenger represent the bedrock of early Islamic history.

Persecution and Sacrifices for Islam

• The Scorching Desert Torture: His captors dragged him out into the blistering Meccan desert at noon, stripped him naked, and forced him to lie on the white-hot sands.

• The Heavy Stones: They placed crushing, heavy boulders on his back and chest to suffocate him while demanding he worship their idols. Through the agony, Abu Fakihah remained steadfast, continuously declaring Allah as the sole Lord.

• Extreme Brutality: On several occasions, his torturers tied ropes around his feet and neck, dragging him through the rough terrain of Mecca until he was on the brink of death. Safwan ibn Umayya once attempted to actively suffocate him to break his spirit.

Liberation and Migration

Recognizing his intense suffering, Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (ra) intervened. Abu Bakr spent his own wealth to ransom and liberate Abu Fakihah, alongside other enslaved early Muslims like Bilal ibn Rabah. This act of pure sincerity is famously tied by classical Quranic commentators (tafsir) to the revelation of Surah al-Layl, which honors those who give their wealth purely to please Allah.

Once freed, Abu Fakihah continued his dedication to the faith. When the persecution in Mecca became entirely unbearable, he participated in the Second Migration to Abyssinia (Ethiopia) alongside his daughters, Baraka and Fukayha, to safely preserve his religion. Records indicate he eventually passed away from natural causes prior to the Battle of Badr (around 624 CE).

Character and Legacy

Abu Fakihah's legacy is defined by unmatched resilience, spiritual endurance, and an unshakeable faith (Iman) that valued the pleasure of Allah over physical survival. He and his contemporary poor companions were so spiritually elevated that when the Quraysh mocked the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ for sitting with them, Allah revealed verses in Surah Al-An'am (6:52-54) commanding the Prophet to never turn away these sincerely devoted souls.

Trait Description

Steadfastness Refused to compromise his monotheistic beliefs despite brutal physical torture.

Sincerity Practiced Islam quietly and purely for Allah's sake without any worldly power or strength.

Sacrifice Endured the loss of health, freedom, and homeland (migrating to Abyssinia) for his faith.

Quranic Verses Revealed Regarding the Persecuted Companions

The severe trials endured by Abu Fakihah (ra) and his vulnerable contemporaries deeply moved the early Muslim community and are directly immortalized in the Quran. Classical interpretation (exegesis) details several key instances:

1. Surah Al-An'am (6:52–53) — The Elite vs. The Devout

The wealthy leaders of the Quraysh mocked the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ for surrounding himself with lower-class individuals and enslaved men like Abu Fakihah, Bilal, and Ammar ibn Yasir. The elites arrogantly stated they would only consider listening to the Prophet if he dismissed these "lowly" people.

In response, Allah revealed:

"And do not send away those who call upon their Lord morning and afternoon, seeking His countenance..." (Quran 6:52)

Allah firmly rebuked the Quraysh's arrogance in the subsequent verse:

"And thus We try some of them by others that they [i.e., the aristocrats] might say, 'Is it these whom Allah has favored among us?' Isn't Allah most knowing of those who are grateful?" (Quran 6:53)

2. Surah Al-Layl (92:17–21) — The Divine Vindication of Abu Bakr's Charity

When Abu Bakr (ra) spent massive amounts of wealth purchasing and emancipating Abu Fakihah and other enslaved Muslims, his own father, Abu Quhafah (who was not yet Muslim), questioned his strategy. He told Abu Bakr that if he was going to free slaves, he should free strong, powerful men who could physically defend him.

Abu Bakr replied that he was only freeing them for the sake of Allah. Allah then revealed verses explicitly validating Abu Bakr's pure intentions:

"But the righteous one will avoid it [Hellfire]—he who gives [from] his wealth to purify himself. And not for anyone has he any favor to be rewarded, but only seeking the countenance of his Lord, Most High. And he is going to be satisfied." (Quran 92:17-21)

Other Enslaved Muslims Liberated by Abu Bakr (ra)

Historical texts like Al-Isaba Fi Tamyeez Al-Sahaba note that Abu Bakr spent roughly 40,000 dirhams liberating persecuted believers. Aside from Abu Fakihah, he famously rescued seven other early Muslims:

These early companions represent the ultimate embodiment of endurance. Their stories showcase that Islam broke down rigid tribal and socio-economic classes, rendering the most vulnerable members of society the most noble in the sight of Allah.

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References:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abu_Fukayha

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banu_Abd_al-Dar

https://questionsonislam.com/article/abu-fukayha-ra

Saturday

Amr {Umar] bin Anbasah رضي الله عنه

{ Gambar Hiasan]

Jihad of ‘Amr bin ‘Abasah رضي الله عنه Fî Sabîlillâh, ‘Amr bin ‘Abasah As-Sulami رضي الله عنه Sang Pencarian Al-Haq.

During the early days of Islam in Makkah, Amr bin Abasaرضي الله عنه h, who came from outside Makkah, was among those who were influenced by the polytheists who labeled Prophet Muhammad Rasulullahﷺ with various bad names.

Then, he mounted his horse and tried to find Prophet Muhammad Rasulullahﷺ, at that time he was hiding, avoiding the vile actions of his people. After Amr bin Abasahرضي الله عنه requested to meet Prophet Muhammad, Rasulullahﷺ, he asked him several questions.

The Messenger of Allah stated that he was a Prophet sent by Allah to connect the ties of kinship, destroy idols, so that Allah would be monotheistic and not associate anything with anything.

Amr bin Abasahرضي الله عنه decided to follow the Messenger of Allah, but Prophet Muhammad, Rasulullahﷺ, responded: "Indeed, you will not be able to do that today, have you not seen my condition and the condition of those around me? But, return to your family, and if you have heard that I have appeared, then come to me."

A few years later, when Prophet Muhammad Rasulullahﷺ migrated to Madinah, Amr bin Abasahرضي الله عنه knew about the matter and asked people who came from Madinah. They said, the Messenger of Allah's people in Makkah wanted to kill him but failed. Then, Amr bin Abasah rushed to Madinah to meet the Messenger of Allah again.

He asked the Messenger of Allah, Did the Messenger of Allah still remember him. The Messenger of Allah replied, "Yes, you were the one who met me in Makkah."

As a lesson from this story, see how Prophet Muhammad Rasulullahﷺ instructed Amr bin Abasahرضي الله عنه to return to his people so that he would not be tortured, since the situation of Islam in Makkah was initially not stable.

Then, due to his loyalty to Prophet Muhammad Rasulullahﷺ, a few years later, he was determined to meet the Messenger of Allah again after the situation of Islam became more secure in Madinah.

'Amr bin 'Abasah As-Sulami رضي الله عنه His Name And Lineage

'Amr bin 'Abasah bin Khalid bin Hudzaifah as-Sulami al-Bajali [1]. It was chewed by Abu Najîh or Abu Syu'aib. He is the brother of Abu Dzar al-Ghifâri Radhiyallahu anhu from the same mother.

This name includes people who embraced Islam long ago in Makkah. Therefore, it is also classified as-Sâbiqûnal awwalîn. Even 'Amr bin 'Abasah رضي الله عنه sees himself as the fourth person who is a Muslim, as will be revealed in the story of his Islam later [2] . Therefore, in some Islamic historical literature, he is known as rubu'ul Islam [3], a quarter of Islam, one of four people who have embraced the religion of God, because he saw Prophet Muhammad Rasulullahﷺ only with Abu Bakr ash-Shiddîqرضي الله عنه and Bilâl رضي الله عنه.

He once said, "Truly, I see myself as a quarter of Islam". [4]

‘Amr bin ‘Abasah As-Sulami رضي الله عنه Was Protected From Shirk

Before embracing Islam, ‘Amr bin ‘Abasah as-Sulami رضي الله عنه was a serious and enthusiastic figure in seeking the truth. His nature protected him from committing shirk to Allah Azza wa Jalla. He witnessed the idols that were worshipped and glorified by the people at that time and doubted them. His heart rejected them strongly.

Imam Muslim (may Allah have mercy on him)[5] narrated the story of the conversion of ‘Amr bin ‘Abasah (may Allah be pleased with him) to Islam. In this narration, ‘Amr bin Abasah as-Sulamiرضي الله عنه (may Allah be pleased with him) said, “When I was in the days of ignorance, I thought that people were astray and that they were not on a good path. They worshipped idols.

Then I heard a man in Makkah conveying news. So I rode my horse until I reached him. It turned out that Prophet Muhammad Rasulullahﷺ (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) was hiding due to the harsh treatment he received from his people. I walked slowly until I finally met him in Makkah.

Then I said to him, “Who are you?”

He replied, “I am a prophet.”

I asked, “What is a prophet?”

He replied, “(A person) sent by Allah.”

I asked, “With what mission did He send you?”

He replied, "I was sent to order the kinship and the destruction of idols, and that Allah be monotheistic, not associated with anything".

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I asked, "Who are the people who are together on this belief?"

He replied, "A free man and a slave". At that time, Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه and Bilal (may Allah be pleased with him) were with him (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). So, I

I said, "Indeed, I am following you".

The Prophet Muhammad Rasulullahﷺ Special Message to 'Amr bin 'Abasah رضي الله عنه .

After meeting Prophet Muhammad Rasulullahﷺ and expressing his Islam, 'Amr bin 'Abasah (may Allah be pleased with him) received a special message from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) which indicated his love for him. He advised, "Indeed, it is difficult for you to be with us today. Don't you see my condition and the condition of the people?" However, go back to your family. When you hear that I have won, come to me".

So, 'Amr bin "Abasah رضي الله عنه returned to his family first, until Allah Azza wa Jalla gave victory to His Messenger and His friends.

Buying to Meet Prophet Muhammad Rasulullahﷺ

'Amr bin 'Abasah رضي الله عنه remained in his village with his family. However, he was always looking for news. He said, "I asked the people when he had gone to MAdinaH". Finally, there were some people from Yathrib (Madinah) who came. I asked them, "What did the man who came (migrated) to Madinah do?" They replied, "People rushed to him. His own people wanted to kill him, but, they were powerless to do it”.

So, I went to Madinah and I met him. Then I said, “O Messenger of Allah, do you recognize me?”. He Prophet Muhammad, Rasulullahﷺ, replied, “Yes, you were the one who met me first in Makkah, right?”

That was the second meeting of ‘Amr bin ‘Abasah رضي الله عنه with the person he loved and missed the most, the Prophet Muhammad Shallallahu ‘alaihi wa sallam. His first meeting in Medina with him, he took advantage of to gain knowledge from him Prophet Muhammad Rasulullahﷺ. He also asked Prophet Muhammad Rasulullahﷺ about prayer and ablution.

‘Amr bin ‘Abasah رضي الله عنه migrated to Medina after the Muslims succeeded in conquering Khaibar. He missed the Battle of Badr, the Battle of Uhud, the Battle of Khandaq, and the Battle of Khaibar.

After that, he participated in the Conquest of Makkah and the siege of the Taif region with Prophet Muhammad Rasulullahﷺ and other Companions. Furthermore, he always participated in jihad fî sabîlillâh during the time of the successor caliphs Rasulullah Muhammad Shallallahu 'alaihi wa sallam. In fact, he was appointed as one of the amirs (commanders) of the Muslim forces in the Yarmuk War that occurred in the year 13 H.

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People Who Narrate From 'Amr bin Abasah رضي الله عنه

Imam adz-Dzahabi rahimahullah mentioned that 'Abdullah bin Mas'ud رضي الله عنه , Abu Umaamah al-Baahili رضي الله عنه, Sahl bin Sa'd رضي الله عنه, Jubair bin Nufair rahimahullah, Sa'daan bin Abi Talhah rahimahullah, Katsiiir bin Murrah rahimahullah, Dhamrah bin Hubaib rahimahullah, and others narrated hadiths through 'Amr bin Abasah Radhiyallahu anhu anhu

'Amr bin Abasah رضي الله عنه Died

History books do not mention the year of death of 'Amr bin 'Abasah al-Bajali Radhiyallahu anhu. Al-Hâfizh Ibnu Hajar rahimahullah[7] estimated his death at the end of the caliphate of 'Uthmân Radhiyallahu anhu [8], arguing that his name was not mentioned during the time of the fitnah and the caliphate of Mu'âwiyah رضي الله عنه . God Almighty.

Umar bin Anbasah or Amr bin Anbasahرضي الله عنه was one of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad, Rasulullahﷺ, who was included as the fourth person in As-Sabiqun Al-Awwalun (The First to Islam) in Makkah among adult men.

Amr bin Anbasahرضي الله عنه, or known by his kunyah name (calling) Abu Najih, is a friend who comes from Bani as Sulam, a tribe that lives quite far outside the city of Makkah.

When he was still ignorant, he had the opinion that all people at that time were in error because they believed in idols, therefore, he did not believe in idols at all. When he heard the news of a man (i.e. Prophet Muhammad Rasulullahﷺ) who liked to criticize idols in Makkah, he immediately came to Makkah to meet the Messenger of Allah, at that time he was still preaching secretly.

In a meeting at his house, he asked,

"Who are you?"

"I am a Prophet," said the Messenger of Allah.

"What is a Prophet?"

"The Messenger of Allah!!"

"Allah sent you?" Amr emphasized his question.

To be known, the Arab society at that time actually believed in Allah as the Creator and Ruler of the universe, it's just that they also believed in idols as worship, on the one hand as a link (wasilah) of their worship to Allah, on the other hand they believed that the idols could grant their requests.

After Prophet Muhammad Rasulullahﷺ confirmed it, Amrرضي الله عنه asked again,

“For what did Allah send you?”

“So that we may believe in Allah alone and not associate anything with Him, destroy the idols and maintain the ties of brotherhood…” Prophet Muhammad Rasulullahﷺ explained.

“Who is with you?” Amr رضي الله عنه asked again.

“Free people and slaves.”

The free people that Prophet Muhammad Rasulullahﷺ meant were Abu Bakrرضي الله عنه, and the slaves that he meant were Bilal bin Rabah رضي الله عنه.

After some more discussion, Amrرضي الله عنه finally decided to embrace Islam following the message brought by the Prophet Muhammad, Rasulullahﷺ. He intended to stay with the Prophet Muhammad, Rasulullahﷺin Makkah, but he said,

After some more discussion, Amr رضي الله عنه finally decided to embrace Islam following the message brought by the Prophet Muhammad, Rasulullahﷺ. He intended to stay with Prophet Muhammad Rasulullahﷺ in Makkah, but he said,

"You are not able to do it yet, go back to your family. When you hear the news that I have succeeded, come to me..."

As is known, Amr bin Anbasahرضي الله عنه lived outside the city of Makkah. if he stayed with him, while he had no relatives who could protect him in Makkah, he was afraid that he would experience tortures like Bilal experienced. Therefore, he told him to stay in his hometown.

He returned to his hometown in a state of Islam, and continued to wait for news about Prophet Muhammad, Rasulullahﷺ. When he heard the news that he had migrated to Madinah, he immediately followed. Amr bin Anbasahرضي الله عنه met him and said,

"O Messenger of Allah, do you recognize me?"

"Yes, weren't you the one who came to me in Makkah ?"

As a Prophet, Muhammad Rasulullahﷺ, of course, had a sharp memory. And his answer was very pleasing to Amr bin Anbasahرضي الله عنه , he said,

"O Messenger of Allah, teach me what Allah has taught you..."

So Prophet Muhammad Rasulullahﷺtaught him about prayer, the times of prayer and how to perform ablution as a requirement before prayer. And he remained with Prophet Muhammad Rasulullahﷺ, fighting to defend the banner of faith until he died.

‘Amr b. ‘Abasa Sulamiرضي الله عنه reported: I, in the state of the Ignorance (before embracing Islam), used to think that the people were in error and they were not on anything (which may be called the right path) and worshipped the idols. Meanwhile, I heard of a man in Makkah who was giving news (based on his prophetic knowledge), so I sat on my ride and went to him. Prophet Muhammad Rasulullahﷺ was at that time hiding as his people had made life hard for him. I adopted a friendly attitude (towards the Makkans and thus managed) to enter Makkah and go to him (the Holy Prophet) and

I said to him: Who are you? He said: I am a Prophet (of Allah).

I again said: Who is a Prophet? He said: (I am a Prophet in the sense that) I have been sent by Allah.

I said: What is that which you have been sent with? He said: I have been sent to join ties of relationship (with kindness and affection), to break the Idols, and to proclaim the oneness of Allah (in a manner that) nothing is to be associated with Him.

I said: Who is with you in this (in these beliefs and practices)? He said: A free man and a slave. He (the narrator) said: Abu Bakrرضي الله عنه and Bilal رضي الله عنه were there with him among those who had embraced Islam by that time.

I said: I intend to follow you. He said: During these days, you would not be able to do so. Don’t you see the (hard) conditions under which my people are living? You better go back to your people, and when you hear that I have been granted victory, you come to me.

So I went to my family. I was in my home when the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) came to Madinah. I was among my people and used to seek news and ask people when he arrived in Madinah. Then a group of people belonging to Yathrib (Madinah) came. I said (to them): How is that person getting on who has come to Madinah? They said: The people are hastening to him, while his people (the polytheists of Makkah) planned to kill him, but they could not do so. I (on hearing It) came to Madinah and went to him and said: Messenger of Allah, do you recognise me? He said: Yes, you are the same man who met me at Makkah. I said: It is so.

I again said: Prophet of Allah, tell me that which Allah has taught you and which I do not know, tell me about the prayer.

He said: Observe the dawn prayer, then stop praying when the sun is rising till it is fully up, for when it rises it comes up between the horns of Satan, and the unbelievers prostrate themselves to it at that time. Then pray, for the prayer is witnessed and attended (by angels) till the shadow becomes about the length of a lance; then cease prayer, for at that time Hell is heated up. Then, when the shadow moves forward, pray, for the prayer is witnessed and attended by angels, till you pray the afternoon prayer, then cease prayer till the sun sets, for it sets between the horns of the devil, and at that time the unbelievers prostrate themselves before it.

I said: Apostle of Allah, tell me about ablution also.

He said: None of you who uses water for ablution and rinses his mouth, snuffs up water and blows it, but the sins of his face, and his mouth, and his nostrils fall out. When he washes his face, as Allah has commanded, the sins of his face fall out from the end of his beard with water. Then (when) he washes his forearms up to the elbows, the sins of his arms fall out along with water from his fingertips. And when he wipes his head, the sins of his head fall out from the points of his hair along with water. And (when) he washes his feet up to the ankles, the sins of his feet fall out from his toes along with water. And if he stands to pray and praises Allah, lauds Him and glorifies Him with what becomes Him and shows wholehearted devotion to Allah, his sins would depart, leaving him (as innocent) as he was on the day his mother bore him.

‘Amr b. ‘Abasaرضي الله عنه narrated this hadith to Abu Umama رضي الله عنه, a Companion of the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him), and Abu Umamaرضي الله عنه said to him: ‘Amr b. ‘Abasaرضي الله عنه, think what you are saying that such (a great reward) is given to a man at one place (only in the act of ablution and prayer).

Upon this, ‘Amrرضي الله عنه said: Abu Umamaرضي الله عنه, I have grown old and my bones have become weak, and I am at the door of death; what impetus is there for me to attribute a lie to Prophet Muhammad Rasulullahﷺlah and the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him)? Had I heard it from the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) once, twice, or three times (even seven times), I would have never narrated it, but I have heard it from him on occasions more than these.