Shuhaib bin Sinan رضي الله عنه
Islam is a religion that played a major role in changing the world from the age of ignorance to the age of enlightenment. Various Islamic figures also play an important role in spreading the teachings of Islam.
Among the Islamic figures are Rasulullahﷺ to the companions of Rasulullahﷺ. One of the companions of Rasulullahﷺ who played a role in spreading Islam was Shuhaib bin Sinanرضي الله عنه.
Shuhaib bin Sinan رضي الله عنه was one of the companions of Rasulullahﷺ who was always lucky. Here is the story.
Referring to the book Encyclopedia of Companions of the Prophet by Muhammad Raji Hasan Kinas, Shuhaib bin Sinan رضي الله عنه. is the son of Sinan bin Malik رضي الله عنه and Salma bint Qa'id رضي الله عنه. Shuhaib's parents were pure Arabs.
As a child, Shuhaib bin Sinan رضي الله عنه was called al-Rumi because he had been captured by the Romans. While Rasulullahﷺ called him Abu Yahya.
Shuhaib is a child who is very loved and loved by his parents. Their family lived peacefully near the Euphrates River.
The story of Shuhaib bin Sinan رضي الله عنه, Rasulullahﷺ's friend who is always lucky
Summarized from the book Rijal Haula Ar-Rasul by Khalid Muhammad Khalid, that at one time, the country where Shuhaib رضي الله عنه lived was attacked by the Romans. Not only attacking, the Romans also captured some residents to be sold as slaves, including Shuhaib bin Sinan رضي الله عنه.
Shuhaib bin Sinan رضي الله عنه is an intelligent, diligent, and honest child. On that basis, his employer was interested and freed Shuhaib bin Sinanرضي الله عنه. His employer also allowed him to do business with him.
Once, Shuhaib bin Sinan رضي الله عنه and Ammar bin Yasir رضي الله عنه went to Arqam's house. They headed there bravely in the face of danger. Shuhaib bin Sinan رضي الله عنه has joined himself with the caravan of believers. It was once told of a situation that proves his great sense of responsibility as a Muslim who has pledged allegiance to Rasulullahﷺ and takes shelter under the banner of Islam.
Shuhaib bin Sinan رضي الله عنه became a hard, tenacious person, a tireless ascetic, until with these provisions he managed to overcome various events and tame distress. Shuhaib bin Sinan رضي الله عنه always faced it with extraordinary courage. Shuaib does not refrain from retreating from all battles and dangers.
When Rasulullahﷺ wanted to migrate, the Quraysh disbelievers prevented him. Shuhaib bin Sinan رضي الله عنه was trapped and prevented from migrating, while Rasulullahﷺ and his companions managed to escape with the blessings of Allahﷻ.
Shuhaib tried to reject the Quraish's accusations with tongue-in-cheek. When they were unaware, Shuhaib رضي الله عنه climbed on the back of his camel and fled towards the Sahara. Knowing that, Quraish followed him and their efforts were almost successful.
Shuhaib رضي الله عنه then offered the Quraish who wanted to arrest him by showing where his property was stored on the condition that the Quraish would release him. Quraish accepted the offer. After showing where his treasure was kept, Quraish let Shuhai رضي الله عنه migrate until he succeeded in catching up with Rasulullahﷺ. At that time Rasulullahﷺ was sitting surrounded by several companions, when unexpectedly Shuhaib رضي الله عنه said his greetings.
Rasulullahﷺ who saw him exclaimed with joy, "Lucky trade, O Abu Yahya! Lucky trade, O Abu Yahya!"
Then came down Surah Al Baqarah verse 207,
وَمِنَ النَّاسِ مَنْ يَّشْرِيْ نَفْسهُ ابْتِغَاَۤ مَرْضَاتِ اللِّّ ۗوَاللهُ رَءُوْفٌۢ بِالِْبَادِ 207
Meaning: "Among humans there are people who sacrifice themselves to seek the pleasure of Allah. Allah is Most Merciful to (His) servants."
Indeed, Shuhaib رضي الله عنه redeemed himself as a believer with all his wealth. Shuhaib did not feel the slightest loss because his wealth was not very important to him. In addition to his piety and piety, Shuhaib رضي الله عنه is cheerful and funny. Shuhaib رضي الله عنه is also a generous and generous figure. Shuhaib spent his allowance from Baitul Mal for the path of Allahﷻ. He used that money to help people who had an accident and help the poor in misery.
When Umar bin Khattab رضي الله عنهwas chosen as the Muslim prayer leader, he chose six companions to manage the election of the new caliph. The Muslim caliph is usually the imam in their prayers. When his holy soul was about to face Allahﷻ, Umar bin Khattab رضي الله عنه then chose Shuhaib bin Sinan رضي الله عنه as the imam of the Muslims awaiting the emergence of a new caliph. So this event is the perfection of Allahﷻ's gift to His pious servant, Shuhaib bin Sinan.
