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The birth of Usamah bin Zaid (rta) was a great joy for the Prophet (saw), who had a very close connection with the child’s parents. Usamah’s mother Umm Aiman (rta) used to attend on the Prophet’s (saw) mother. Usamah’s father Zaid bin Harithah (rta) had a very special place in the Prophet’s (saw) heart – he had declared Zaid bin Harithah (rta) to be his adopted son.
Dark skinned and with typical African features, Usamah bin Zaid (rta) was known for his virtuousness, intelligence, humility, fear of Allah (swt) and passion for Jihad. He loved the Prophet (saw) very dearly and was ready to sacrifice his life for the cause of Islam. It is due to these noble qualities that the Prophet (saw) proclaimed Usamah (rta) to be dearer to him than all other Companions.
When the call for the battle of Uhud was announced, Usamah (rta) set out to join the Muslim army. Unfortunately, he was not accepted into the rows of Mujahideen due to his very young age.
For the battle of Ahzab, Usamah (rta) once again set out for joining the Mujahideen. Remembering his bad luck at the time of the battle of Uhud, Usamah (rta) began walking on his toes in order to appear taller and older. The Prophet (saw) noticed this trick and, with a smile on his face, accepted Usamah (rta). Thus, the battle of Ahzab became the first Jihad for Usamah (rta), who at that time was only fifteen years old.
Usamah (rta) was not yet twenty years old, when the Prophet (saw) appointed him to be the commander of the Muslim army setting out for Syria, where they were to fight the Roman army. Many questioned this choice of the Prophet (saw) – the young and inexperienced Usamah (rta) was to lead such distinguished Companions as Abu Bakr (rta) and ‘Umar Farooq (rta). It also so happened that just before the army set out, the Prophet (saw) passed away. Although it was suggested to delay the army and even to change the commander, Abu Bakr (rta), the first Caliph, firmly insisted that the army would set out for Syria, as he did not want to go against the dying wish of the Prophet (saw).
Harqal, the emperor of Rome, was surprised to hear that even after the death of their Prophet (saw), Muslims had not delayed the war. This determination and confidence scared the Harqal’s soldiers. The Romans suffered great losses, while the Muslim army under the command of Usamah returned home safe and sound.
Two years before the death of the Prophet (saw), Usamah (rta) was appointed to be a commander over a regiment for some expedition. After returning to Madinah with bright colours of victory, the Prophet (saw) asked Usamah (rta) to tell him about the battle. Usamah (rta) said that when the enemy began to flee, he followed one of them. As soon as Usamah (rta) had lifted his spear over the enemy, the soldier recited Kalimah, declaring his faith in Allah (swt). Disregarding this, Usamah (rta) had still killed the soldier. The Prophet (saw) was very grieved to hear this, as Usamah (rta) had no right to kill a man, who had professed faith in Allah (swt). After seeing the anger of the Prophet (saw), Usamah (rta) felt as if all the good deeds he had ever done in his life were wasted – he learned a lesson that he remembered for the rest of his life.
When disagreements arose among Muslims and Ali (rta) opposed Amir Muawiya (rta), Usamah (rta) categorically refused to take part in fighting. He went into seclusion, saying that no Muslim could be the target of his sword. He remembered the lesson the Prophet (saw) had taught him – not to fight against anyone, who testified that none had the right to be worshipped but Allah (swt).
Caliph Umar (rta) used to distribute stipends from the treasury, considering the services and sacrifices each person had made for the cause of Islam. Once, the Caliph’s son Abdullah (rta) approached him to inquire, why Usamah (rta) was receiving five thousand Dinars, while he was getting only two thousand. Abdullah (rta) said that Usamah’s father (rta) was in a lower position than his, and also Usamah (rta) himself had taken part in fewer battles than Abdullah (rta). Hearing these words, Caliph Umar (rta) replied that Usamah’s father (rta) was dearer to the Prophet (saw) than his, and that Usamah (rta) himself was dearer to the Prophet (saw) than Abdullah. The Caliph (rta) said that it was his duty to keep in mind the preferences of the Prophet (saw).
Caliph Umar (rta) told to Abdullah (rta) the story of Usamah’s father Zaid bin Harithah (rta), who used to be a very special servant of the Prophet (saw). When after a long search, Zaid’s father Harithah finally found his kidnapped and sold in slavery son with the Prophet (saw), he asked Zaid (rta) to return home. Even though the Prophet (saw) gave to Zaid (rta) the freedom to decide what he wants to do, Zaid (rta) refused to leave the Prophet (saw). Zaid (rta) said that he would rather choose to be with the Prophet (saw) than to have a thousand of freedoms. Deeply moved to hear these words, the Prophet (saw) took Zaid (rta) to the Kabah and, in front of the Quraish chiefs, declared Zaid (rta) to be his son. From that time on, Muslims began calling him Zaid bin Muhammad. This tradition was stopped by a revelation from Allah (swt), according to which an adopted son should be called by the name of his real father.
Also Usamah’s mother Umm Aiman (rta) had a special place in the Prophet’s (saw) heart. She used to attend on the Prophet’s (saw) mother. As the Prophet (saw) was very young at the time when his mother passed away, Umm Aiman (rta) took up the responsibility of raising him. The Prophet (saw) used to say that Umm Aiman (rta) was like a mother for him. He considered her a member of his own family.
Usamah (rta) himself enjoyed a very exceptional love of the Prophet (saw). Often, the Prophet (saw) used to pass on to Usamah (rta) the gifts given to him. Once, the Chief of the Quraish gave to the Prophet (saw) a very expensive dress, which he had brought from Yemen – a royal robe specially made for the King of Yemen. The Prophet (saw) wore the robe only once and then passed it on to Usamah (rta).
Although the time he spent with the Prophet (saw) was not long, people still used to ask him about the Prophet’s opinions on certain matters. Due to Usamah’s (rta) special place in the Prophet’s (saw) heart and his own exceptional personal characteristics, he was very much respected within the Muslim Ummah.
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Sad bin Abi Waqqas (rtam)
Drīzumā tiks tulkots latviski, inša Allāh.
Sad bin Abi Waqqas (rtam) was the cousin brother of the Prophet’s (saw) mother, Aminah. On one occasion, the Prophet (saw) himself very proudly mentioned their kinship relation to everybody and called Sad (rtam) the best uncle one can have. Sad (rtam) was also among the ten notable companions, to whom the Prophet (saw) promised entry into the Paradise.
By birth, Sad (rtam) belonged to a first class family of the Quraish. However, despite his noble birth, he felt unfit in this society, which uplifted the customs of idol worship and enjoyed filthy pleasures. While thinking about the forces behind the creation of this universe, Sad (rtam) had realized that the gods worshipped by his people were false. Could these stone gods protect people, if they were unable to save even themselves? Sad (rtam) was convinced that this universe must have a much greater Creator and Sustainer.
Once, Sad (rtam) happened to listen to some people sitting by the Kabah - they were talking about Muhammad bin Abdullah, who had began spreading a new religion, dedicated to the worship of one Allah (swt). Upon learning that his close friend Abu Bakr (rtam) had accepted this new religion, Sad (rtam) asked Abu Bakr (rtam) to take him to the house of Muhammad (saw). He wished to learn more about this new religion, which seemed to be so close to his own way of thinking.
When they entered Muhammad’s (saw) house, the Prophet (saw) was reciting the Quranic verses about the creation of this world. As Sad (rtam) listened to the Prophet (saw), he became sure that this religion has come to save his people from their ignorant and evil ways. Without waiting any longer, he embraced Islam. At the time, Sad (rtam) was seventeen years old.
Since Muslims faced much oppression in Makkah, Sad (rtam) kept his conversion secret from his family. However, when the news reached his mother, she was determined to do anything it would take for bringing her son back to the religion of their forefathers. She begged him, threatened him, but when nothing seemed to work, she announced a hunger strike. Sad (rtam), however, refused to give in to this her stubbornness and said that even if his mother would have hundred souls, which one by one would leave her body in front of his eyes, he would not leave Islam. Seeing her son’s firm determination, Sad’s mother stopped her hunger strike.
Sad (rtam) was also among the fortunate companions, whom the Prophet (saw) mentioned in his supplications. The Prophet (saw) prayed to Allah (swt) that the entreaties of Sad (rtam) would always be granted. Ever since then, Sad (rtam) was blessed with the wonderful gift to pray to Allah (swt) and have his prayers answered.
Once, Sad (rtam) happened to hear a man, who was abusing three of the Prophet’s companions. Sad (rtam) immediately asked the man to stop, but he did not listen. Sad (rtam) became very angry and said that if the man would not stop, he would put a curse on him. However, the man did not listen also this time. Without saying anything more, Sad (rtam) performed two supererogatory units of prayer and asked Allah (swt) to let this ill-mannered man become a lesson to the rest of the world. Just as he completed his supplication, a mad she-camel broke loose from her leash and ran into the crowd, as if she was looking for somebody. Suddenly, the she-camel caught in her jaws the head of the ill-mannered man and began shaking him so violently that his neck broke. The crowd was stunned by the bloody. Truly, through the prayer of Sad (rtam), the ill-mannered man’s fate became a valuable lesson for the rest of the world.
After the death of the Prophet (saw), Sad joined hands with the first Caliph Abu Bakr (rtam) for spreading the light of Islam throughout the Arabian Peninsula. The next Caliph, Umar bin Al-Khattab (rtam), continued Abu Bakr’s (rtam) policies for protecting the safety of the Islamic State. He turned in the direction of the Persian Empire, which had once already refused to accept the message of Islam. Not wishing to wait for attack from the Persians, Umar (rtam) took the initiative by sending Muslim forces for conquering the Persian Empire. He entrusted this mission to the lion-hearted youth Sad bin Abi Waqqas (rtam).
Meanwhile, Iran gathered a strong and well-equipped force, which arrived to Qadisiyah under the command of a very famous general Rustam. The distinction of Rustam’s army was a large number of gigantic elephants.
Since Islam guides Muslims not to fight any nation before introducing them to the message of Allah (swt), Sad (rtam) sent a delegation to the Persian King, asking him either to accept Islam, to pay protection tax (Jizyah) to the Islamic State, or to get ready for a fierce fight.
The Muslim delegation of the most intelligent and experienced Mujahideen arrived to the Persian court and presented to the King the message of Islam in the most beautiful words. The King felt that each word was directly hitting his heart. Yet, instead of embracing Islam, he asked his servant to bring a basket of soil, which he then angrily and disrespectfully began throwing at Muslims. Mujahideen picked up the basket, brought it to Sad (rtam) and reported that the Persian King himself had given to them his land. Now, after the King’s refusal, the only solution was war.
When both armies met, intense fighting broke out. Seeing the gigantic elephants, the horses of Mujahideen panicked. Realizing the situation, Sad (rtam) sent young men from the tribe of Asad to attack the elephants. First, a rain of arrows threw the riders of elephants down. Then, the courageous youth of Asad tribe cut off the trunks of some elephants. Seeing this, other elephants panicked and began crushing under their feet the soldiers of their own army.
The fighting continued also on the second and the third days. Finally, one of the Mujahideen successfully reached the Iranian general Rustam and cut off his head. When the Iranian warriors got the news about the death of Rustam, their courage vanished, and they fled from the battlefield. Thus, the final victory in the war of Qadisiyah was in the hands of the brave Mujahideen.
However, it was the battle of Madyan that brought the Persian Empire under the complete control of Muslim forces. The problem for Muslims this time was the river Dajlah, which lay between both armies. The Iranians had established themselves on the bank of the river and destroyed all the bridges. Realizing that Mujahideen would be under direct attack of the enemy even before they would reach the other bank, Sad (rtam) came up with one of the most excellent plans in the military history. He divided his army into two parts. One part began crossing the river right away and kept the enemy busy. The other part set out a bit later and, upon reaching the shore, brought a deadly attack on the enemy army. This Sad’s (rtam) strategy proved to be so successful that the battle was won on the very first day and Madyan came under the control of Mujahideen. Later, Caliph Umar (rtam) appointed Sad (rtam) to be the governor of Iraq.
In the 54th year AH, at the age of eighty, Sad (rtam) breathed his last breath. His son cried seeing his father’s last hours. Sad (rtam) comforted his son by saying that Allah (swt) will not give him any punishments in the Hereafter – the Prophet (saw) himself had promised Sad (rtam) a place in Paradise.
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Sad bin Abi Waqqas (rtam) was the cousin brother of the Prophet’s (saw) mother, Aminah. On one occasion, the Prophet (saw) himself very proudly mentioned their kinship relation to everybody and called Sad (rtam) the best uncle one can have. Sad (rtam) was also among the ten notable companions, to whom the Prophet (saw) promised entry into the Paradise.
By birth, Sad (rtam) belonged to a first class family of the Quraish. However, despite his noble birth, he felt unfit in this society, which uplifted the customs of idol worship and enjoyed filthy pleasures. While thinking about the forces behind the creation of this universe, Sad (rtam) had realized that the gods worshipped by his people were false. Could these stone gods protect people, if they were unable to save even themselves? Sad (rtam) was convinced that this universe must have a much greater Creator and Sustainer.
Once, Sad (rtam) happened to listen to some people sitting by the Kabah - they were talking about Muhammad bin Abdullah, who had began spreading a new religion, dedicated to the worship of one Allah (swt). Upon learning that his close friend Abu Bakr (rtam) had accepted this new religion, Sad (rtam) asked Abu Bakr (rtam) to take him to the house of Muhammad (saw). He wished to learn more about this new religion, which seemed to be so close to his own way of thinking.
When they entered Muhammad’s (saw) house, the Prophet (saw) was reciting the Quranic verses about the creation of this world. As Sad (rtam) listened to the Prophet (saw), he became sure that this religion has come to save his people from their ignorant and evil ways. Without waiting any longer, he embraced Islam. At the time, Sad (rtam) was seventeen years old.
Since Muslims faced much oppression in Makkah, Sad (rtam) kept his conversion secret from his family. However, when the news reached his mother, she was determined to do anything it would take for bringing her son back to the religion of their forefathers. She begged him, threatened him, but when nothing seemed to work, she announced a hunger strike. Sad (rtam), however, refused to give in to this her stubbornness and said that even if his mother would have hundred souls, which one by one would leave her body in front of his eyes, he would not leave Islam. Seeing her son’s firm determination, Sad’s mother stopped her hunger strike.
Sad (rtam) was also among the fortunate companions, whom the Prophet (saw) mentioned in his supplications. The Prophet (saw) prayed to Allah (swt) that the entreaties of Sad (rtam) would always be granted. Ever since then, Sad (rtam) was blessed with the wonderful gift to pray to Allah (swt) and have his prayers answered.
Once, Sad (rtam) happened to hear a man, who was abusing three of the Prophet’s companions. Sad (rtam) immediately asked the man to stop, but he did not listen. Sad (rtam) became very angry and said that if the man would not stop, he would put a curse on him. However, the man did not listen also this time. Without saying anything more, Sad (rtam) performed two supererogatory units of prayer and asked Allah (swt) to let this ill-mannered man become a lesson to the rest of the world. Just as he completed his supplication, a mad she-camel broke loose from her leash and ran into the crowd, as if she was looking for somebody. Suddenly, the she-camel caught in her jaws the head of the ill-mannered man and began shaking him so violently that his neck broke. The crowd was stunned by the bloody. Truly, through the prayer of Sad (rtam), the ill-mannered man’s fate became a valuable lesson for the rest of the world.
After the death of the Prophet (saw), Sad joined hands with the first Caliph Abu Bakr (rtam) for spreading the light of Islam throughout the Arabian Peninsula. The next Caliph, Umar bin Al-Khattab (rtam), continued Abu Bakr’s (rtam) policies for protecting the safety of the Islamic State. He turned in the direction of the Persian Empire, which had once already refused to accept the message of Islam. Not wishing to wait for attack from the Persians, Umar (rtam) took the initiative by sending Muslim forces for conquering the Persian Empire. He entrusted this mission to the lion-hearted youth Sad bin Abi Waqqas (rtam).
Meanwhile, Iran gathered a strong and well-equipped force, which arrived to Qadisiyah under the command of a very famous general Rustam. The distinction of Rustam’s army was a large number of gigantic elephants.
Since Islam guides Muslims not to fight any nation before introducing them to the message of Allah (swt), Sad (rtam) sent a delegation to the Persian King, asking him either to accept Islam, to pay protection tax (Jizyah) to the Islamic State, or to get ready for a fierce fight.
The Muslim delegation of the most intelligent and experienced Mujahideen arrived to the Persian court and presented to the King the message of Islam in the most beautiful words. The King felt that each word was directly hitting his heart. Yet, instead of embracing Islam, he asked his servant to bring a basket of soil, which he then angrily and disrespectfully began throwing at Muslims. Mujahideen picked up the basket, brought it to Sad (rtam) and reported that the Persian King himself had given to them his land. Now, after the King’s refusal, the only solution was war.
When both armies met, intense fighting broke out. Seeing the gigantic elephants, the horses of Mujahideen panicked. Realizing the situation, Sad (rtam) sent young men from the tribe of Asad to attack the elephants. First, a rain of arrows threw the riders of elephants down. Then, the courageous youth of Asad tribe cut off the trunks of some elephants. Seeing this, other elephants panicked and began crushing under their feet the soldiers of their own army.
The fighting continued also on the second and the third days. Finally, one of the Mujahideen successfully reached the Iranian general Rustam and cut off his head. When the Iranian warriors got the news about the death of Rustam, their courage vanished, and they fled from the battlefield. Thus, the final victory in the war of Qadisiyah was in the hands of the brave Mujahideen.
However, it was the battle of Madyan that brought the Persian Empire under the complete control of Muslim forces. The problem for Muslims this time was the river Dajlah, which lay between both armies. The Iranians had established themselves on the bank of the river and destroyed all the bridges. Realizing that Mujahideen would be under direct attack of the enemy even before they would reach the other bank, Sad (rtam) came up with one of the most excellent plans in the military history. He divided his army into two parts. One part began crossing the river right away and kept the enemy busy. The other part set out a bit later and, upon reaching the shore, brought a deadly attack on the enemy army. This Sad’s (rtam) strategy proved to be so successful that the battle was won on the very first day and Madyan came under the control of Mujahideen. Later, Caliph Umar (rtam) appointed Sad (rtam) to be the governor of Iraq.
In the 54th year AH, at the age of eighty, Sad (rtam) breathed his last breath. His son cried seeing his father’s last hours. Sad (rtam) comforted his son by saying that Allah (swt) will not give him any punishments in the Hereafter – the Prophet (saw) himself had promised Sad (rtam) a place in Paradise.
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Khalid bin Waleed (rtam)
Drīzumā tiks tulkots latviski, inša Allāh.
Born in a noble family of the Quraish, Khalid bin Waleed (rtam) proved himself as a lively, courageous and bright child. As the son of the Banu Makhzoom chief Waleed bin Mughaira, Khalid (rtam) was brought up to be a warrior, always ready to defend his people. In his youth, Khalid (rtam) stood out from among his peers with his unique gift of foresight and planning. Having mastered to perfection horseback riding, sword fighting and other military arts, he became known in the whole Arabia as one of the best military leaders of the time. As the commander of the Muslim army, Khalid (rtam) led Mujahideen so brilliantly and showed so excellent strategic planning and courage that the Prophet (saw) gave him the title of Saifullah (the sword of Allah).
Before accepting Islam, Khalid (rtam) actively took part in battles against Muslims. He saw the Prophet’s (saw) call to Islam and worship of one Allah (swt) as a threat to the heritage and religion of his forefathers.
After migrating to Madinah, Muslims had to fight numerous battles for defending their faith. Khalid (rtam) was in the rows of the Quraish chiefs, when they came to attack Muslims in the battle of Badr and the battle of Uhud. In the battle of Uhud, he led the same Quraish horsemen, which, thanks to Khalid’s (rtam) exceptional skills of managing the battlefield, gave the crucial blow to the Muslim army from the backside, thus, winning the battle for the Quraish. After this battle, Khalid (rtam) was selected to be the commander general of the Quraish army.
When the Quraish arrived to the borders of Madinah the third time, they were faced with an unexpected problem – a deep and wide trench surrounded the city preventing them from entering it. Khalid (rtam) felt helpless against such a wise self-defense of Mujahideen. His army spent one month on the borders of the city. Finally, Khalid (rtam) was forced to withdraw his army and head back for Makkah with much humiliation. He had not included in his plans the help that Muslims were receiving from Allah (swt).
Soon after this victory, the Prophet (saw) and his companions were getting ready for Umrah. They set out for Madinah barely armed, hoping that this will prove to the Quraish their peaceful intentions. When Khalid (rtam) heard about their approaching, he with some of his men went out to a place called Hudaibiyah intending to provoke Muslims for fighting. No matter how hard he tried, Muslims remained peaceful. Finally, the Prophet (saw) ended up signing a ten years long peace treaty with the Quraish - the treaty of Hudaibiyah.
Meanwhile, Allah (swt) had begun working on softening Khalid’s (rtam) heart towards Islam. Seeing how well Muslims treat each other and how dedicated they are to promoting Islam, Khalid (rtam) felt attracted towards the religion they were spreading. At Hudaibiyah, he had planned to attack Muslims during Zuhr prayer. However, Khalid (rtam) felt that some strange force held him back. During Asr prayer, he made his second attempt, but again unsuccessfully. Khalid (rtam) then realized that some unseen power was protecting the Prophet (saw) and his companions.
However, still some time had to pass, before Khalid (rtam) fully opened his heart to Islam. The following year, when the Prophet (saw) and his companions came to Makkah for Umrah, Khalid (rtam) left the city and came back only when Muslims had left. Upon his return, he found a letter from his brother Al-Waleed (rtam) waiting for him. Al-Waleed (rtam) had embraced Islam and was encouraging Khalid (rtam) to do the same. Finally, Khalid (rtam) decided to go to meet the Prophet (saw). Upon his arrival to Madinah, he took the pledge of allegiance to Islam by swearing on the palm of the Prophet (saw).
The first battle Khalid (rtam) participated in as a Muslim took place in Mutah in Jordan, where Mujahideen fought against the Roman army. Khalid (rtam) went to Mutah as an ordinary soldier; however, due to very severe battlefield conditions, in which three Muslim generals lost their lives one after another, Khalid (rtam) was selected to be the fourth commander to lead Muslims in this battle. He accepted this honorable position and fought so fiercely that already on the first day of fighting nine swords broke in his hands. Thanks to his excellent military skills and experience, Khalid (rtam) managed to avoid total defeat of Mujahideen and found a way to bring the army back to Madinah with minimum losses. It was after this battle that the Prophet (saw) gave to Khalid (rtam) the name of Saifullah.
After the conquest of Makkah, Khalid (rtam) kept very close to the Prophet (saw) and fought many battles against the enemies of Islam. Khalid (rtam) was also among those one hundred thousand Muslims, who shared with the Prophet (saw) the farewell pilgrimage.
After the Prophet’s (saw) death, many Arab tribes rebelled against the Islamic State. Seeing this, Khalid (rtam) was full of anger and led eleven brigades for subduing the rebels. His most fierce fight was against Musaylimah Kadhdbab (the liar) - a false prophet, who began inventing false Quran. Khalid’s (rtam) battle against Musaylimah was especially important, because this false prophet had already defeated Muslims in two battles before. However, under the wise command of Khalid (rtam), Mujahideen won the battle.
When the rebels of Arabia were controlled, Khalid (rtam) received orders from Abu Bakr (rtam) to spread Islam to the neighboring areas. Khalid’s (rtam) first direction was towards the Persian Empire. Upon arriving to the Persian Gulf, Khalid (rtam) sent a message to a Persian ruler Hurmuz, asking him to accept the religion of Allah (swt) or to pay taxes to the Islamic State. After receiving Hurmuz’s refusal, Khalid (rtam) once again showed his excellent skills of mastering the battlefield – he killed Hurmuz in a duel fight, which disheartened his soldiers and inspired Mujahideen, leading them to a glorious victory.
The next Khalid’s (rtam) mission was to take his army from the Persian Gulf to Yarmuk on the northern border of the Islamic State, where Abu Bakr (rtam) requested him to help other Mujahideen in the war against Romans. In Yarmuk, Khalid (rtam) studied the situation and asked the other commanders to permit him to lead the whole Muslim army on the first day of the battle. Before the battle, the Roman commander came to Khalid (rtam) with an offer of money, clothes and food for the whole his army, requesting that the Mujahideen would leave the battlefield. Khalid (rtam) responded to such a humiliating offer with fierce anger, saying that not the poverty brought Mujahideen to this battlefield but their wish to drink the delicious blood of Romans. Fired by the spirit of Jihad, Khalid (rtam) led Mujahideen into the battle, making Romans suffer loss of one hundred and twenty thousand men already on the very first day of fighting.
While the battle with Romans was in its heat, Abu Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah (rtam) received news from Madinah about Abu Bakr’s (rtam) death. Umar bin Al-Khattab (rtam), the second Caliph, had given the command of the Muslim army to Abu Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah (rtam). Upon hearing this, without any hesitation, Khalid (rtam) gave the command into the hands of Abu Ubaidah (rtam) and continued to fight under his command, bringing the message of Islam to all parts of Syria, Palestine and Jordan.
It had always been the most earnest wish of Khalid (rtam) to face his death in the battlefield as a true soldier of Islam. However, it was the will of Allah (swt) that he spent his last days in his own bed. Before death, Khalid (rtam) requested to give to the Islamic State all his property, which later turned out to be only his horse and his weapons. Khalid bin Waleed (rtam) died in Hums in the 21st year AH, where he was also buried.
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Born in a noble family of the Quraish, Khalid bin Waleed (rtam) proved himself as a lively, courageous and bright child. As the son of the Banu Makhzoom chief Waleed bin Mughaira, Khalid (rtam) was brought up to be a warrior, always ready to defend his people. In his youth, Khalid (rtam) stood out from among his peers with his unique gift of foresight and planning. Having mastered to perfection horseback riding, sword fighting and other military arts, he became known in the whole Arabia as one of the best military leaders of the time. As the commander of the Muslim army, Khalid (rtam) led Mujahideen so brilliantly and showed so excellent strategic planning and courage that the Prophet (saw) gave him the title of Saifullah (the sword of Allah).
Before accepting Islam, Khalid (rtam) actively took part in battles against Muslims. He saw the Prophet’s (saw) call to Islam and worship of one Allah (swt) as a threat to the heritage and religion of his forefathers.
After migrating to Madinah, Muslims had to fight numerous battles for defending their faith. Khalid (rtam) was in the rows of the Quraish chiefs, when they came to attack Muslims in the battle of Badr and the battle of Uhud. In the battle of Uhud, he led the same Quraish horsemen, which, thanks to Khalid’s (rtam) exceptional skills of managing the battlefield, gave the crucial blow to the Muslim army from the backside, thus, winning the battle for the Quraish. After this battle, Khalid (rtam) was selected to be the commander general of the Quraish army.
When the Quraish arrived to the borders of Madinah the third time, they were faced with an unexpected problem – a deep and wide trench surrounded the city preventing them from entering it. Khalid (rtam) felt helpless against such a wise self-defense of Mujahideen. His army spent one month on the borders of the city. Finally, Khalid (rtam) was forced to withdraw his army and head back for Makkah with much humiliation. He had not included in his plans the help that Muslims were receiving from Allah (swt).
Soon after this victory, the Prophet (saw) and his companions were getting ready for Umrah. They set out for Madinah barely armed, hoping that this will prove to the Quraish their peaceful intentions. When Khalid (rtam) heard about their approaching, he with some of his men went out to a place called Hudaibiyah intending to provoke Muslims for fighting. No matter how hard he tried, Muslims remained peaceful. Finally, the Prophet (saw) ended up signing a ten years long peace treaty with the Quraish - the treaty of Hudaibiyah.
Meanwhile, Allah (swt) had begun working on softening Khalid’s (rtam) heart towards Islam. Seeing how well Muslims treat each other and how dedicated they are to promoting Islam, Khalid (rtam) felt attracted towards the religion they were spreading. At Hudaibiyah, he had planned to attack Muslims during Zuhr prayer. However, Khalid (rtam) felt that some strange force held him back. During Asr prayer, he made his second attempt, but again unsuccessfully. Khalid (rtam) then realized that some unseen power was protecting the Prophet (saw) and his companions.
However, still some time had to pass, before Khalid (rtam) fully opened his heart to Islam. The following year, when the Prophet (saw) and his companions came to Makkah for Umrah, Khalid (rtam) left the city and came back only when Muslims had left. Upon his return, he found a letter from his brother Al-Waleed (rtam) waiting for him. Al-Waleed (rtam) had embraced Islam and was encouraging Khalid (rtam) to do the same. Finally, Khalid (rtam) decided to go to meet the Prophet (saw). Upon his arrival to Madinah, he took the pledge of allegiance to Islam by swearing on the palm of the Prophet (saw).
The first battle Khalid (rtam) participated in as a Muslim took place in Mutah in Jordan, where Mujahideen fought against the Roman army. Khalid (rtam) went to Mutah as an ordinary soldier; however, due to very severe battlefield conditions, in which three Muslim generals lost their lives one after another, Khalid (rtam) was selected to be the fourth commander to lead Muslims in this battle. He accepted this honorable position and fought so fiercely that already on the first day of fighting nine swords broke in his hands. Thanks to his excellent military skills and experience, Khalid (rtam) managed to avoid total defeat of Mujahideen and found a way to bring the army back to Madinah with minimum losses. It was after this battle that the Prophet (saw) gave to Khalid (rtam) the name of Saifullah.
After the conquest of Makkah, Khalid (rtam) kept very close to the Prophet (saw) and fought many battles against the enemies of Islam. Khalid (rtam) was also among those one hundred thousand Muslims, who shared with the Prophet (saw) the farewell pilgrimage.
After the Prophet’s (saw) death, many Arab tribes rebelled against the Islamic State. Seeing this, Khalid (rtam) was full of anger and led eleven brigades for subduing the rebels. His most fierce fight was against Musaylimah Kadhdbab (the liar) - a false prophet, who began inventing false Quran. Khalid’s (rtam) battle against Musaylimah was especially important, because this false prophet had already defeated Muslims in two battles before. However, under the wise command of Khalid (rtam), Mujahideen won the battle.
When the rebels of Arabia were controlled, Khalid (rtam) received orders from Abu Bakr (rtam) to spread Islam to the neighboring areas. Khalid’s (rtam) first direction was towards the Persian Empire. Upon arriving to the Persian Gulf, Khalid (rtam) sent a message to a Persian ruler Hurmuz, asking him to accept the religion of Allah (swt) or to pay taxes to the Islamic State. After receiving Hurmuz’s refusal, Khalid (rtam) once again showed his excellent skills of mastering the battlefield – he killed Hurmuz in a duel fight, which disheartened his soldiers and inspired Mujahideen, leading them to a glorious victory.
The next Khalid’s (rtam) mission was to take his army from the Persian Gulf to Yarmuk on the northern border of the Islamic State, where Abu Bakr (rtam) requested him to help other Mujahideen in the war against Romans. In Yarmuk, Khalid (rtam) studied the situation and asked the other commanders to permit him to lead the whole Muslim army on the first day of the battle. Before the battle, the Roman commander came to Khalid (rtam) with an offer of money, clothes and food for the whole his army, requesting that the Mujahideen would leave the battlefield. Khalid (rtam) responded to such a humiliating offer with fierce anger, saying that not the poverty brought Mujahideen to this battlefield but their wish to drink the delicious blood of Romans. Fired by the spirit of Jihad, Khalid (rtam) led Mujahideen into the battle, making Romans suffer loss of one hundred and twenty thousand men already on the very first day of fighting.
While the battle with Romans was in its heat, Abu Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah (rtam) received news from Madinah about Abu Bakr’s (rtam) death. Umar bin Al-Khattab (rtam), the second Caliph, had given the command of the Muslim army to Abu Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah (rtam). Upon hearing this, without any hesitation, Khalid (rtam) gave the command into the hands of Abu Ubaidah (rtam) and continued to fight under his command, bringing the message of Islam to all parts of Syria, Palestine and Jordan.
It had always been the most earnest wish of Khalid (rtam) to face his death in the battlefield as a true soldier of Islam. However, it was the will of Allah (swt) that he spent his last days in his own bed. Before death, Khalid (rtam) requested to give to the Islamic State all his property, which later turned out to be only his horse and his weapons. Khalid bin Waleed (rtam) died in Hums in the 21st year AH, where he was also buried.
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Amr bin Al-Aas (rtam)
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Amr bin Al-Aas (rtam) was born in a very rich high-class family of Makkah. His father, As bin Wa’al, owned a business of perfume trading, by joining which Amr (rtam) had the opportunity to travel to neighboring countries and gain great experience of dealing with different people. Already in his young age, Amr (rtam) established friendly relations with many kings and governors both in Arabia and beyond its borders.
Educated in childhood, which was a rare case in those times, Amr (rtam) possessed high mental capabilities. He had insightful and sharp thinking and the gift of sound planning. Amr (rtam) also received excellent military training and was always ready to stand up for the interests of his tribe.
At the time when Muslims were severely persecuted by the Quraish leaders, Amr (rtam) was among those who did all they could for stopping the spread of Islam. When the torture and harassment of Muslims reached their heights, the Prophet (saw) permitted his followers to migrate to Abyssinia in Africa, where they would be able to live peacefully under the protection of Christian king Najashi, who was famous for his good sense of justice.
Upon hearing this news, the Quraish leaders became furious. Feeling that this group could eventually become dangerous, the Quraish decided to send a delegation to the king Najashi for requesting him to expel Muslims. It was decided that Amr (rtam) was the best choice for heading this delegation, since he had personal friendly contacts with the king and was known for his excellent negotiation skills. However, the hopes of the Quraish were in vain – after listening to what the delegation of Amr (rtam) and the fugitive Muslims had to say, king Najashi not only refused to the hand over Muslims but also promised to them his protection for as long as he would live. At this point, for the first time Amr (rtam) realized that his excellent negotiation skills were useless. It seemed as if any higher power was protecting Muslims and turning the situation in their favour.
Amr (rtam) and other Quraish leaders also did all they could for stopping the migration of Muslims to Madinah. They even made a plot to kill the Prophet (saw); however, thanks to Allah (swt), he managed to escape and reached Madinah safely.
After Muslims had settled in Madinah, Amr (rtam) convinced the other leaders to wage a war that would finally stop the spread of Islam. They gathered an army of one thousand fully armed soldiers. The battle took place at Badr, where with the help of Allah (swt), Muslims defeated the Makkans.
Although Amr (rtam) was impressed by the victory of Muslims, he was not ready to give up so easily and began preparations for another war. Makkans were so determined to revenge their defeat that even some of the Quraish women set out for this battle, which took place at Uhud. Despite their little number, also this time Muslims were very close to victory, when an unexpected turnaround happened. Feeling the approaching victory, the archers, whom the Prophet (saw) had asked to protect the backs of the Mujahideen, left their positions and hurried for collecting the war booty. Amr (rtam) together with Khalid bin Waleed (rtam) used this mistake of Muslims and immediately attacked the Mujahideen from behind. This successful attack brought the victory in the battle of Uhud into the hands of the Makkans.
This victory did not, however, bring an end to the spread of Islam. The newly established Muslim state continued to flourish. Soon, the Quraish realized that they have to wage yet another war on Muslims. A huge army of ten thousand soldiers set out for Madinah under the leadership of Amr (rtam). Upon reaching Madinah, they were surprised to see that a wide trench prevented them from reaching the city. Amr (rtam) and his soldiers stayed at the outskirts of Madinah for nearly one month but were not able to enter the city. Finally, in deep humiliation, they had no other choice but to return to Makkah.
The repeated failures made Amr (rtam) realize that Muslims were backed by some higher power. Although impressed by Islam, Amr (rtam) was not yet ready to become a Muslim - his arrogance and the pride of the Quraish stood in the way of accepting Islam. He knew that eventually Muslims would triumph over their enemies. With this awareness, Amr (rtam) decided to leave Makkah, before Muslims would arrive there - he set out for Abyssinia, hoping to live under the protection of king Najashi. If Muslims would establish a tyranny in Makkah, he would be saved from it. If, however, the Muslim rule would be favourable, he would safely return to Makkah.
Amr (rtam) and his companions arrived to the court of Najashi with expensive gifts for softening the king’s heart. As they entered the court, they saw the ambassador of the Prophet (saw) leaving. Amr (rtam) fired up with anger of revenge and asked the king to let him kill the ambassador. To Amr’s (rtam) great astonishment, Najashi not only rebuked him for this his anger but even asked Amr (rtam) to obey the Prophet Muhammad (saw), the true Messenger of Allah (swt). Not believing his ears, Amr (rtam) asked the king, if he wholeheartedly believed that Muhammad was a true prophet. After hearing the king’s confirmation, Amr (rtam) also finally felt ready to become a Muslim. He immediately pledged allegiance to Islam on the palm of the king Najashi. Having done this, Amr (rtam) left for Madinah, so that he could swear also on the hand of the Prophet (saw) himself.
On the way to Madinah, Amr (rtam) met Khalid bin Waleed (rtam) and ‘Uthman bin Talhah (rtam), who were also traveling in the same direction and for the same purpose. After all the efforts he had done for extinguishing the light of Islam, Amr (rtam) was embarrassed to enter the presence of the Prophet (saw). Having said the Kalimah, Amr (rtam) asked the Prophet (saw) to ask Allah (swt) for forgiveness of his past sins. The Prophet (saw) replied that such prayers were not necessary, as Amr’s (rtam) embracing of Islam has already washed away all his previous sins.
The warm welcome of Muslims filled the heart of Amr (rtam) with much love for the Prophet (saw) and his companions. From that day on, he wholeheartedly devoted all his efforts to the cause of Islam. After being selected by the Prophet (saw) to destroy idol Sawa, Amr (rtam) went to its temple and crushed the idol into pieces. Thanks to his excellent diplomacy skills, Amr (rtam) successfully convinced Abd and Jeefer, the two brothers who ruled Oman at the time, to enter Islam, thus bringing also this country under the rule of Muslims.
At the time of the Prophet (saw), Egypt was widely known for its beautiful greenery and rich fertility. The country had become not only the core or world’s trading markets but also the center of culture and civilization in general. Amr (rtam) was sent for conquering this splendid country and introducing its inhabitants to Islam. Upon entering Egypt, Amr (rtam) decided to avoid open battlefields. Instead, his strategy was to siege the key places of the country, advancing city by city throughout Egypt. Amr (rtam) completed his conquest of Egypt in the 20th year A.H.
After the conquest of Egypt, Amr (rtam) was appointed as the ruler of this country. The year he arrived there, the waters of the river Nile did not rise during the season as it used to happen every year. Egyptians believed that the Nile had a will of its own. This is why every year they threw a beautiful girl wearing rich dress and jewelry into the Nile, hoping to please the river this way. Right after sacrificing the girl, the Nile used to fill with waters. Amr (rtam) was very angered by this cruel tradition of Egyptians. He asked Caliph Umar (rtam) for advice in this situation. The Caliph sent a letter addressed to the river Nile, in which he requested the river to fill with waters, if it was flowing by the will of Allah (swt). Amr (rtam) threw this letter into the Nile, and during that same night, the Nile flooded twice the level of previous floods.
Amr (rtam) ruled as the governor of Egypt till the 43rd year A.H. He made Egypt into a strong country, known for its justice, freedom and equality. Amr (rtam) passed away on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr and was buried in Egypt.
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Amr bin Al-Aas (rtam) was born in a very rich high-class family of Makkah. His father, As bin Wa’al, owned a business of perfume trading, by joining which Amr (rtam) had the opportunity to travel to neighboring countries and gain great experience of dealing with different people. Already in his young age, Amr (rtam) established friendly relations with many kings and governors both in Arabia and beyond its borders.
Educated in childhood, which was a rare case in those times, Amr (rtam) possessed high mental capabilities. He had insightful and sharp thinking and the gift of sound planning. Amr (rtam) also received excellent military training and was always ready to stand up for the interests of his tribe.
At the time when Muslims were severely persecuted by the Quraish leaders, Amr (rtam) was among those who did all they could for stopping the spread of Islam. When the torture and harassment of Muslims reached their heights, the Prophet (saw) permitted his followers to migrate to Abyssinia in Africa, where they would be able to live peacefully under the protection of Christian king Najashi, who was famous for his good sense of justice.
Upon hearing this news, the Quraish leaders became furious. Feeling that this group could eventually become dangerous, the Quraish decided to send a delegation to the king Najashi for requesting him to expel Muslims. It was decided that Amr (rtam) was the best choice for heading this delegation, since he had personal friendly contacts with the king and was known for his excellent negotiation skills. However, the hopes of the Quraish were in vain – after listening to what the delegation of Amr (rtam) and the fugitive Muslims had to say, king Najashi not only refused to the hand over Muslims but also promised to them his protection for as long as he would live. At this point, for the first time Amr (rtam) realized that his excellent negotiation skills were useless. It seemed as if any higher power was protecting Muslims and turning the situation in their favour.
Amr (rtam) and other Quraish leaders also did all they could for stopping the migration of Muslims to Madinah. They even made a plot to kill the Prophet (saw); however, thanks to Allah (swt), he managed to escape and reached Madinah safely.
After Muslims had settled in Madinah, Amr (rtam) convinced the other leaders to wage a war that would finally stop the spread of Islam. They gathered an army of one thousand fully armed soldiers. The battle took place at Badr, where with the help of Allah (swt), Muslims defeated the Makkans.
Although Amr (rtam) was impressed by the victory of Muslims, he was not ready to give up so easily and began preparations for another war. Makkans were so determined to revenge their defeat that even some of the Quraish women set out for this battle, which took place at Uhud. Despite their little number, also this time Muslims were very close to victory, when an unexpected turnaround happened. Feeling the approaching victory, the archers, whom the Prophet (saw) had asked to protect the backs of the Mujahideen, left their positions and hurried for collecting the war booty. Amr (rtam) together with Khalid bin Waleed (rtam) used this mistake of Muslims and immediately attacked the Mujahideen from behind. This successful attack brought the victory in the battle of Uhud into the hands of the Makkans.
This victory did not, however, bring an end to the spread of Islam. The newly established Muslim state continued to flourish. Soon, the Quraish realized that they have to wage yet another war on Muslims. A huge army of ten thousand soldiers set out for Madinah under the leadership of Amr (rtam). Upon reaching Madinah, they were surprised to see that a wide trench prevented them from reaching the city. Amr (rtam) and his soldiers stayed at the outskirts of Madinah for nearly one month but were not able to enter the city. Finally, in deep humiliation, they had no other choice but to return to Makkah.
The repeated failures made Amr (rtam) realize that Muslims were backed by some higher power. Although impressed by Islam, Amr (rtam) was not yet ready to become a Muslim - his arrogance and the pride of the Quraish stood in the way of accepting Islam. He knew that eventually Muslims would triumph over their enemies. With this awareness, Amr (rtam) decided to leave Makkah, before Muslims would arrive there - he set out for Abyssinia, hoping to live under the protection of king Najashi. If Muslims would establish a tyranny in Makkah, he would be saved from it. If, however, the Muslim rule would be favourable, he would safely return to Makkah.
Amr (rtam) and his companions arrived to the court of Najashi with expensive gifts for softening the king’s heart. As they entered the court, they saw the ambassador of the Prophet (saw) leaving. Amr (rtam) fired up with anger of revenge and asked the king to let him kill the ambassador. To Amr’s (rtam) great astonishment, Najashi not only rebuked him for this his anger but even asked Amr (rtam) to obey the Prophet Muhammad (saw), the true Messenger of Allah (swt). Not believing his ears, Amr (rtam) asked the king, if he wholeheartedly believed that Muhammad was a true prophet. After hearing the king’s confirmation, Amr (rtam) also finally felt ready to become a Muslim. He immediately pledged allegiance to Islam on the palm of the king Najashi. Having done this, Amr (rtam) left for Madinah, so that he could swear also on the hand of the Prophet (saw) himself.
On the way to Madinah, Amr (rtam) met Khalid bin Waleed (rtam) and ‘Uthman bin Talhah (rtam), who were also traveling in the same direction and for the same purpose. After all the efforts he had done for extinguishing the light of Islam, Amr (rtam) was embarrassed to enter the presence of the Prophet (saw). Having said the Kalimah, Amr (rtam) asked the Prophet (saw) to ask Allah (swt) for forgiveness of his past sins. The Prophet (saw) replied that such prayers were not necessary, as Amr’s (rtam) embracing of Islam has already washed away all his previous sins.
The warm welcome of Muslims filled the heart of Amr (rtam) with much love for the Prophet (saw) and his companions. From that day on, he wholeheartedly devoted all his efforts to the cause of Islam. After being selected by the Prophet (saw) to destroy idol Sawa, Amr (rtam) went to its temple and crushed the idol into pieces. Thanks to his excellent diplomacy skills, Amr (rtam) successfully convinced Abd and Jeefer, the two brothers who ruled Oman at the time, to enter Islam, thus bringing also this country under the rule of Muslims.
At the time of the Prophet (saw), Egypt was widely known for its beautiful greenery and rich fertility. The country had become not only the core or world’s trading markets but also the center of culture and civilization in general. Amr (rtam) was sent for conquering this splendid country and introducing its inhabitants to Islam. Upon entering Egypt, Amr (rtam) decided to avoid open battlefields. Instead, his strategy was to siege the key places of the country, advancing city by city throughout Egypt. Amr (rtam) completed his conquest of Egypt in the 20th year A.H.
After the conquest of Egypt, Amr (rtam) was appointed as the ruler of this country. The year he arrived there, the waters of the river Nile did not rise during the season as it used to happen every year. Egyptians believed that the Nile had a will of its own. This is why every year they threw a beautiful girl wearing rich dress and jewelry into the Nile, hoping to please the river this way. Right after sacrificing the girl, the Nile used to fill with waters. Amr (rtam) was very angered by this cruel tradition of Egyptians. He asked Caliph Umar (rtam) for advice in this situation. The Caliph sent a letter addressed to the river Nile, in which he requested the river to fill with waters, if it was flowing by the will of Allah (swt). Amr (rtam) threw this letter into the Nile, and during that same night, the Nile flooded twice the level of previous floods.
Amr (rtam) ruled as the governor of Egypt till the 43rd year A.H. He made Egypt into a strong country, known for its justice, freedom and equality. Amr (rtam) passed away on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr and was buried in Egypt.
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Abu Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah (rtam)
Drīzumā tiks tulkots latviski, inša Allāh.
Abu Ubaidah (rtam) is one of the ten companions, to whom the Prophet (saw) publicly promised Paradise. Born in the tribe of Quraish, he was known for his modesty, humbleness and noble character. His real name was Amir bin Abdullah bin Al-Jarrah, but he became famous as Abu Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah (rtam).
Although always soft and gentle among his friends, Abu Ubaidah (rtam) would become as hard as iron, when it would come to deciding right from wrong. Already before the advent of Islam, Abu Ubaidah (rtam) felt that his people were on the wrong path. Islam was so close to Abu Ubaidah’s (rtam) heart that when he learned about it from his friend Abu Bakr (rtam), he embraced it without any hesitation. Abu Ubaidah (rtam) was the eighth person to accept Islam. Because of his unparalleled integrity and honesty, the Prophet (saw) named him ‘the nation’s trustworthy’ (Amin-ul-Ummah).
After migration to Madinah, Muslims had to fight numerous battles for defending their faith. In the Battle of Badr, Quraish chiefs from Makkah came to attack Muslims. Abu Ubaidah (rtam) also took part in this battle. While fighting, he noticed his father among the rows of the enemy. He did all he could to avoid facing his father, but there came a point, when both of them stood in front of each other – Abu Ubaidah (rtam) had no other choice but to defend his life and faith. They exchanged blows, and Abu Ubaidah’s (rtam) father fell down dead at his son’s feet. Abu Ubaidah (rtam) was very sad to see this happen. However, soon Allah (swt) lifted heaviness from his heart - due to this incident, a revelation came:
“You (O Muhammad (saw)) will not find any people who believe in Allah and the Last Day, making friendship with those who oppose Allah and His Messenger (Muhammad (saw)), even though they were their fathers or their sons or their brothers or their kindred (people). For such He has written Faith in their hearts, and strengthened them with Ruh (proofs, light and true guidance) from Himself.” (Al-Mujadilah 58:22)
This act of Abu Ubaidah (rtam) proved his undivided love for Allah (swt). What more can a Muslim wish for than being praised for his deed in the Quran?
After the victory in the Battle of Badr, the Battle of Uhud brought new trials of faith for Muslims - this time the enemy army exceeded the numbers of Mujahideen about three times. Due to a maneuver mistake by the archers, the Quraish gained hand over the Mujahideen. The situation grew worse, as misleading news about the Prophet’s (saw) death began to spread - many Muslims fled from the battlefield. Abu Ubaidah (rtam), however, remained among the soldiers that decided to fight till the end.
In the heat of the battle, Abu Ubaidah (rtam) noticed that an arrow struck the Prophet (saw), who then fell to the ground. Abu Ubaidah (rtam) rushed towards him and saw that two chains of the Prophet’s (saw) armour had gone through his cheeks, causing serious injury and heavy bleeding. Understanding the gravity of the situation, Abu Ubaidah (rtam) took out these chains from the Prophet’s (saw) face, using his own teeth, two of which broke in the process. Later, other companions looked at Abu Ubaidah (rtam) with envy, because they wished they would have had this opportunity to sacrifice their teeth, in order to show their love for the Prophet (saw).
Abu Ubaidah (rtam) was a successful and exceptionally loyal military commander. Under his command, Muslims controlled the Arab tribes around Madinah and participated in military efforts for spreading of Islam. He joined his forces with the Mujahideen army at Mutah in Jordan for a battle against the Roman army. He led a faction of Muslims, when the Mujahideen went for conquering Makkah. The qualities that Abu Ubaidah (rtam) was admired for were his humbleness and purity of intentions, when it came to struggling in the cause of Allah (swt). Although a great military leader, Abu Ubaidah (rtam) never hesitated to surrender his leadership, because he knew he was fighting for a greater cause than just worldly power and authority.
The Prophet (saw) loved Abu Ubaidah (rtam) deeply and very often preferred him over the other companions. Once, a delegation from Yemen came to meet the Prophet (saw). They did not want to accept Islam, but were ready to pay the tax (Jizyah), which would grant them the protection by the Islamic state. When this delegation asked the Prophet (saw) to send with them a reliable man for collecting this tax, he selected for this mission his utmost trustworthy companion - Abu Ubaidah (rtam).
The Prophet’s (saw) death brought a new challenge for the Muslim community – the selection of the next head of the Islamic state. To settle the arising differences, Abu Bakr (rtam) offered two candidates for the post of the first Caliph: Umar bin Al-Khattab (rtam) and Abu Ubaidah (rtam) bin Al-Jarrah. Upon hearing this, both Umar (rtam) and Abu Ubaidah (rtam) immediately pledged their allegiance to Abu Bakr (rtam), as they felt there was no other more worthy of this position. Upon seeing this, others also pledged their allegiance to the new Caliph Abu Bakr (rtam). Thus, these sincere acts of self-denial by both Abu Ubaidah (rtam) and Umar (rtam) smoothly solved the situation, which could become critical for the future of the Muslim community.
Selecting of the first Caliph was not the only instance, which proved the exceptional humbleness and self-denial of Abu Ubaidah (rtam). Abu Bakr (rtam) sent Abu Ubaidah (rtam) to Syria for fighting the Romans, selecting him to be the general commander of the Muslim forces. When thirty-six thousand Mujahideen reached their destination at Yarmuk, they were met by two hundred thousands big army of Romans. Seeing the uneven division of forces, Muslim sent a message to the Caliph, inquiring what to do next. Abu Bakr (rtam) sent in support forces with Khalid bin Waleed (rtam), whom he selected to be the commander general of the whole joint Muslim army. Upon hearing this, Abu Ubaidah (rtam) without any hesitation gave his post to Khalid (rtam) and continued to fight under him as an ordinary soldier.
Later in the same battle, the news came about the death of Abu Bakr (rtam). The next Caliph Umar bin Al-Khattab had once again given the command of the joint Muslim forces to Abu Ubaidah (rtam). Abu Ubaidah (rtam), however, did not rush to deliver these news to Khalid (rtam). Only when the battle ended with a great victory of Mujahideen, he handed to Khalid (rtam) the message from the Caliph. Khalid was deeply moved by such an act of self-denial on Abu Ubaidah’s (rtam) part. This humble man did not wish to reap the worldly glory of a victorious commander – he preferred to be loyal to the higher aim of spreading the message of Islam.
After conquering Syria, Caliph Umar (rtam) appointed Abu Ubaidah (rtam) to be the commander general of the whole Muslim army and the governor of Syria. Even after this high recognition, Abu Ubaidah (rtam) preferred to be no different from ordinary soldiers of Islam. When Umar (rtam) came to visit Syria, he saw the simple house of Abu Ubaidah (rtam), which had no worldly goods except his weapons. He wanted to send some money to Abu Ubaidah (rtam), who absolutely refused this by saying that what he had was enough for him.
Abu Ubaidah (rtam) remained loyal to Umar all his life, except one occasion. When the fatal disease of plague spread in Syria in the city, where the Muslim forces were stationed, Umar (rtam) sent an urgent message to Abu Ubaidah (rtam) to leave back for Madinah immediately. The Caliph feared for the life of his most trustworthy warrior. Abu Ubaidah (rtam) guessed this and sent a return message to Umar (rtam), asking permission to stay with his soldiers, who were in much need for him. Abu Ubaidah (rtam) wrote that there was no need to keep alive a man, who was not born to live in this world forever.
Umar’s (rtam) guess proved to be right – Abu Ubaidah (rtam) got the deadly disease. Before passing away, Abu Ubaidah (rtam) addressed his Mujahideen with a special speech, instructing them to keep steadfast in their Islamic duties, to practice good morals, to obey the rulers and, above all, to remember that no one can escape death.
Abu Ubaidah (rtam) bin Al-Jarrah, ‘the nation’s trustworthy,’ died and was buried in Jordan.
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Abu Ubaidah (rtam) is one of the ten companions, to whom the Prophet (saw) publicly promised Paradise. Born in the tribe of Quraish, he was known for his modesty, humbleness and noble character. His real name was Amir bin Abdullah bin Al-Jarrah, but he became famous as Abu Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah (rtam).
Although always soft and gentle among his friends, Abu Ubaidah (rtam) would become as hard as iron, when it would come to deciding right from wrong. Already before the advent of Islam, Abu Ubaidah (rtam) felt that his people were on the wrong path. Islam was so close to Abu Ubaidah’s (rtam) heart that when he learned about it from his friend Abu Bakr (rtam), he embraced it without any hesitation. Abu Ubaidah (rtam) was the eighth person to accept Islam. Because of his unparalleled integrity and honesty, the Prophet (saw) named him ‘the nation’s trustworthy’ (Amin-ul-Ummah).
After migration to Madinah, Muslims had to fight numerous battles for defending their faith. In the Battle of Badr, Quraish chiefs from Makkah came to attack Muslims. Abu Ubaidah (rtam) also took part in this battle. While fighting, he noticed his father among the rows of the enemy. He did all he could to avoid facing his father, but there came a point, when both of them stood in front of each other – Abu Ubaidah (rtam) had no other choice but to defend his life and faith. They exchanged blows, and Abu Ubaidah’s (rtam) father fell down dead at his son’s feet. Abu Ubaidah (rtam) was very sad to see this happen. However, soon Allah (swt) lifted heaviness from his heart - due to this incident, a revelation came:
“You (O Muhammad (saw)) will not find any people who believe in Allah and the Last Day, making friendship with those who oppose Allah and His Messenger (Muhammad (saw)), even though they were their fathers or their sons or their brothers or their kindred (people). For such He has written Faith in their hearts, and strengthened them with Ruh (proofs, light and true guidance) from Himself.” (Al-Mujadilah 58:22)
This act of Abu Ubaidah (rtam) proved his undivided love for Allah (swt). What more can a Muslim wish for than being praised for his deed in the Quran?
After the victory in the Battle of Badr, the Battle of Uhud brought new trials of faith for Muslims - this time the enemy army exceeded the numbers of Mujahideen about three times. Due to a maneuver mistake by the archers, the Quraish gained hand over the Mujahideen. The situation grew worse, as misleading news about the Prophet’s (saw) death began to spread - many Muslims fled from the battlefield. Abu Ubaidah (rtam), however, remained among the soldiers that decided to fight till the end.
In the heat of the battle, Abu Ubaidah (rtam) noticed that an arrow struck the Prophet (saw), who then fell to the ground. Abu Ubaidah (rtam) rushed towards him and saw that two chains of the Prophet’s (saw) armour had gone through his cheeks, causing serious injury and heavy bleeding. Understanding the gravity of the situation, Abu Ubaidah (rtam) took out these chains from the Prophet’s (saw) face, using his own teeth, two of which broke in the process. Later, other companions looked at Abu Ubaidah (rtam) with envy, because they wished they would have had this opportunity to sacrifice their teeth, in order to show their love for the Prophet (saw).
Abu Ubaidah (rtam) was a successful and exceptionally loyal military commander. Under his command, Muslims controlled the Arab tribes around Madinah and participated in military efforts for spreading of Islam. He joined his forces with the Mujahideen army at Mutah in Jordan for a battle against the Roman army. He led a faction of Muslims, when the Mujahideen went for conquering Makkah. The qualities that Abu Ubaidah (rtam) was admired for were his humbleness and purity of intentions, when it came to struggling in the cause of Allah (swt). Although a great military leader, Abu Ubaidah (rtam) never hesitated to surrender his leadership, because he knew he was fighting for a greater cause than just worldly power and authority.
The Prophet (saw) loved Abu Ubaidah (rtam) deeply and very often preferred him over the other companions. Once, a delegation from Yemen came to meet the Prophet (saw). They did not want to accept Islam, but were ready to pay the tax (Jizyah), which would grant them the protection by the Islamic state. When this delegation asked the Prophet (saw) to send with them a reliable man for collecting this tax, he selected for this mission his utmost trustworthy companion - Abu Ubaidah (rtam).
The Prophet’s (saw) death brought a new challenge for the Muslim community – the selection of the next head of the Islamic state. To settle the arising differences, Abu Bakr (rtam) offered two candidates for the post of the first Caliph: Umar bin Al-Khattab (rtam) and Abu Ubaidah (rtam) bin Al-Jarrah. Upon hearing this, both Umar (rtam) and Abu Ubaidah (rtam) immediately pledged their allegiance to Abu Bakr (rtam), as they felt there was no other more worthy of this position. Upon seeing this, others also pledged their allegiance to the new Caliph Abu Bakr (rtam). Thus, these sincere acts of self-denial by both Abu Ubaidah (rtam) and Umar (rtam) smoothly solved the situation, which could become critical for the future of the Muslim community.
Selecting of the first Caliph was not the only instance, which proved the exceptional humbleness and self-denial of Abu Ubaidah (rtam). Abu Bakr (rtam) sent Abu Ubaidah (rtam) to Syria for fighting the Romans, selecting him to be the general commander of the Muslim forces. When thirty-six thousand Mujahideen reached their destination at Yarmuk, they were met by two hundred thousands big army of Romans. Seeing the uneven division of forces, Muslim sent a message to the Caliph, inquiring what to do next. Abu Bakr (rtam) sent in support forces with Khalid bin Waleed (rtam), whom he selected to be the commander general of the whole joint Muslim army. Upon hearing this, Abu Ubaidah (rtam) without any hesitation gave his post to Khalid (rtam) and continued to fight under him as an ordinary soldier.
Later in the same battle, the news came about the death of Abu Bakr (rtam). The next Caliph Umar bin Al-Khattab had once again given the command of the joint Muslim forces to Abu Ubaidah (rtam). Abu Ubaidah (rtam), however, did not rush to deliver these news to Khalid (rtam). Only when the battle ended with a great victory of Mujahideen, he handed to Khalid (rtam) the message from the Caliph. Khalid was deeply moved by such an act of self-denial on Abu Ubaidah’s (rtam) part. This humble man did not wish to reap the worldly glory of a victorious commander – he preferred to be loyal to the higher aim of spreading the message of Islam.
After conquering Syria, Caliph Umar (rtam) appointed Abu Ubaidah (rtam) to be the commander general of the whole Muslim army and the governor of Syria. Even after this high recognition, Abu Ubaidah (rtam) preferred to be no different from ordinary soldiers of Islam. When Umar (rtam) came to visit Syria, he saw the simple house of Abu Ubaidah (rtam), which had no worldly goods except his weapons. He wanted to send some money to Abu Ubaidah (rtam), who absolutely refused this by saying that what he had was enough for him.
Abu Ubaidah (rtam) remained loyal to Umar all his life, except one occasion. When the fatal disease of plague spread in Syria in the city, where the Muslim forces were stationed, Umar (rtam) sent an urgent message to Abu Ubaidah (rtam) to leave back for Madinah immediately. The Caliph feared for the life of his most trustworthy warrior. Abu Ubaidah (rtam) guessed this and sent a return message to Umar (rtam), asking permission to stay with his soldiers, who were in much need for him. Abu Ubaidah (rtam) wrote that there was no need to keep alive a man, who was not born to live in this world forever.
Umar’s (rtam) guess proved to be right – Abu Ubaidah (rtam) got the deadly disease. Before passing away, Abu Ubaidah (rtam) addressed his Mujahideen with a special speech, instructing them to keep steadfast in their Islamic duties, to practice good morals, to obey the rulers and, above all, to remember that no one can escape death.
Abu Ubaidah (rtam) bin Al-Jarrah, ‘the nation’s trustworthy,’ died and was buried in Jordan.
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Abdur-Rahman bin Auf (rtam)
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Abdur-Rahman bin Auf (rtam) was among those ten fortunate Companions of the Prophet (saw), who were given the good news of being accepted in Paradise after their death. He was known for his truthfulness, sincerity and good knowledge of religious matters. Abdur-Rahman (rtam) embraced Islam at the age of thirty, after being invited to do so by Abu Bakr (rtam). Before becoming Muslim, his name was Abd Amr, and it was the Prophet (saw) himself, who changed his name to Abdur-Rahman (rtam).
Abdur-Rahman (rtam) had the wonderful opportunity of migrating twice in the cause of Islam – to Abyssinia and to Madinah. When Abdur-Rahman (rtam) arrived to Madinah, his hands were completely empty. He had no money and no property. For making his adjustment in Madinah easier, the Prophet (saw) asked one of the richest men of Madinah Sad bin Rabee Ansari (rtam) to help Abdur-Rahman (rtam). Sad bin Rabee Ansari (rtam) was ready to give to Abdur-Rahman (rtam) one of his two wives and one of his two big orchards; however, Abdur-Rahman’s (rtam) self-respect did not allow him to accept this generous offer. He thanked Sad bin Rabee Ansari for his kindness, prayed to Allah (swt) to increase Sad’s wealth and simply asked him to show the way to the market, where he would earn his own living. He did not wish to be a burden to anyone – he knew that Allah (swt) would provide for him.
Ever since Abdur-Rahman (rtam) began his own business in the market of Madinah, Allah (swt) blessed him with bounty beyond his most daring expectations. Whatever he touched seemed to bring him instant success.
Soon, Abdur-Rahman (rtam) extended his activities also to agriculture. Once, the Prophet’s wife Aisha (rtaf) heard an unusual vibrating sound traveling through the city. Upon learning that the cause of this vibration was seven hundred loaded with grains Abdur-Rahman’s (rtam) camels, Aisha (rtaf) recalled the Prophet (saw) saying that Abdur-Rahman (rtam) would enter Paradise ‘leaping and jumping’ – with much ease. When somebody told these her words to Abdur-Rahman (rtam), he overflowed with joy and dedicated his camels, his business goods and his wealth for the welfare of the Muslim Ummah! Just like Allah (swt) gave to Abdur-Rahman (rtam) out of His bounty, he also spent abundantly in charity for the sake of Allah (swt). Yet, despite all the prosperity and wealth that Abdur-Rahman (rtam) gained, his heart was not at ease. He often used to weep out of fear that because of the bounties Allah (swt) bestows on him in this world, he would be deprived of blessings in the Hereafter.
Business and agriculture kept Abdur-Rahman (rtam) busy; however, he did find time also for participating in the great battles for the cause of Allah (swt). After taking part in the battle of Badr, Abdur-Rahman (rtam) participated in mission sent to Doamatul Jandal area for conquering the tribe of Banu Kalb. Abdur-Rahman (rtam) was appointed to lead the Muslim army. The Prophet (saw) himself placed on his head the turban of the general and gave him the flag of Mujahideen. He ordered Abdur-Rahman (rtam) to invite the tribe to follow the teachings of Islam. Only if they would refuse to do so, the Muslim army was to attack and fight them. The Prophet (saw) also strictly ordered not to harm women, children and the elder people of the tribe.
After arriving to Domatul Jandal, Abdur-Rahman (rtam) spent three days explaining to the people of Banu Kalb the teachings of Islam. The chief of the tribe was very much impressed by the message of Allah (swt) and decided to enter the fold of Islam. Upon seeing the conversion of their leader, most of the people of the tribe also became Muslims. Those, who did not want to accept Islam, could continue to live peacefully with a condition that they would pay Jazyah tax to the Islamic government. Thus, Islam spread in this area in a peaceful manner. The chief of the tribe even gave his daughter to Abdur-Rahman (rtam) in marriage.
Abdur-Rahman (rtam) not only participated in the battles for the glory of Islam, but also generously supported Mujahideen. Once, he gave to Mujahideen five hundred horses trained for military combat. On another occasion, his gift was fifteen hundred pure-bred Arab steeds. Just before his death, Abdur-Rahman (rtam) bequeathed in his will four hundred Dinars to each survivor of the battle of Badr.
Abdur-Rahman (rtam) supported Mujahideen also for the battle of Tabook. The Muslim army was so poorly equipped for this battle that it became known as the penniless army. This time, Abdur-Rahman’s (rtam) help consisted of bags full of silver – the most generous contribution made for this war. When the army set out for Tabook, Abdur-Rahman (rtam) himself also was among the Mujahideen. Once, the Prophet (saw) was not present at the beginning of the prayer, so Abdur-Rahman (rtam) began leading the prayer. When the Prophet (saw) came in the middle of the prayer, he joined the rows and prayed behind Abdur-Rahman (rtam). What an honor it was for Abdur-Rahman (rtam) to have the Prophet (saw) pray behind him!
When Caliph Umar Farooq (rtam) was stabbed while leading the prayer, it was Abdur-Rahman (rtam), who finished leading that prayer. Before his death, Caliph Umar (rtam) selected a board of six honorable men, who were to continue leading the affairs of the Muslim state and to select the next Caliph. Abdur-Rahman (rtam) had the honor to be among these six noble Companions. When discussions arose about nominating the next Caliph, Abdur-Rahman (rtam) suggested that for making the selection easier, the board of six should be narrowed down to three members. Further in the selection process, Abdur-Rahman (rtam) withdrew his name from the list of candidates and voted in favor of Uthman bin Affan (rtam), who then became the next Caliph. He was the first one to swear his loyalty to the new Caliph.
Many people used to pray to Allah (swt) for Abdur-Rahman (rtam). The Prophet (saw) himself prayed for the prosperity of Abdur-Rahman (rtam) and gave him the wonderful news of being accepted in Paradise. The wife of the Prophet Aisha (rtaf) often used to ask Allah (swt) to give him to drink from the sweet waters of the stream of Salsabil in Paradise. He also received the supplications of other wives of the Prophet (saw), as he was the one, who used to provide for their needs during Hajj.
Abdur-Rahman bin Auf (rtam) passed away during the caliphate of Uthman bin Affan. He was buried in Jannatul-Baqahi.
Source: “Commanders of the Muslim Army (Among the Companions of the Prophet (saw)” by Mahmood Ahmad Ghandafar
Avots: www.hibamagazine.com
Abdur-Rahman bin Auf (rtam) was among those ten fortunate Companions of the Prophet (saw), who were given the good news of being accepted in Paradise after their death. He was known for his truthfulness, sincerity and good knowledge of religious matters. Abdur-Rahman (rtam) embraced Islam at the age of thirty, after being invited to do so by Abu Bakr (rtam). Before becoming Muslim, his name was Abd Amr, and it was the Prophet (saw) himself, who changed his name to Abdur-Rahman (rtam).
Abdur-Rahman (rtam) had the wonderful opportunity of migrating twice in the cause of Islam – to Abyssinia and to Madinah. When Abdur-Rahman (rtam) arrived to Madinah, his hands were completely empty. He had no money and no property. For making his adjustment in Madinah easier, the Prophet (saw) asked one of the richest men of Madinah Sad bin Rabee Ansari (rtam) to help Abdur-Rahman (rtam). Sad bin Rabee Ansari (rtam) was ready to give to Abdur-Rahman (rtam) one of his two wives and one of his two big orchards; however, Abdur-Rahman’s (rtam) self-respect did not allow him to accept this generous offer. He thanked Sad bin Rabee Ansari for his kindness, prayed to Allah (swt) to increase Sad’s wealth and simply asked him to show the way to the market, where he would earn his own living. He did not wish to be a burden to anyone – he knew that Allah (swt) would provide for him.
Ever since Abdur-Rahman (rtam) began his own business in the market of Madinah, Allah (swt) blessed him with bounty beyond his most daring expectations. Whatever he touched seemed to bring him instant success.
Soon, Abdur-Rahman (rtam) extended his activities also to agriculture. Once, the Prophet’s wife Aisha (rtaf) heard an unusual vibrating sound traveling through the city. Upon learning that the cause of this vibration was seven hundred loaded with grains Abdur-Rahman’s (rtam) camels, Aisha (rtaf) recalled the Prophet (saw) saying that Abdur-Rahman (rtam) would enter Paradise ‘leaping and jumping’ – with much ease. When somebody told these her words to Abdur-Rahman (rtam), he overflowed with joy and dedicated his camels, his business goods and his wealth for the welfare of the Muslim Ummah! Just like Allah (swt) gave to Abdur-Rahman (rtam) out of His bounty, he also spent abundantly in charity for the sake of Allah (swt). Yet, despite all the prosperity and wealth that Abdur-Rahman (rtam) gained, his heart was not at ease. He often used to weep out of fear that because of the bounties Allah (swt) bestows on him in this world, he would be deprived of blessings in the Hereafter.
Business and agriculture kept Abdur-Rahman (rtam) busy; however, he did find time also for participating in the great battles for the cause of Allah (swt). After taking part in the battle of Badr, Abdur-Rahman (rtam) participated in mission sent to Doamatul Jandal area for conquering the tribe of Banu Kalb. Abdur-Rahman (rtam) was appointed to lead the Muslim army. The Prophet (saw) himself placed on his head the turban of the general and gave him the flag of Mujahideen. He ordered Abdur-Rahman (rtam) to invite the tribe to follow the teachings of Islam. Only if they would refuse to do so, the Muslim army was to attack and fight them. The Prophet (saw) also strictly ordered not to harm women, children and the elder people of the tribe.
After arriving to Domatul Jandal, Abdur-Rahman (rtam) spent three days explaining to the people of Banu Kalb the teachings of Islam. The chief of the tribe was very much impressed by the message of Allah (swt) and decided to enter the fold of Islam. Upon seeing the conversion of their leader, most of the people of the tribe also became Muslims. Those, who did not want to accept Islam, could continue to live peacefully with a condition that they would pay Jazyah tax to the Islamic government. Thus, Islam spread in this area in a peaceful manner. The chief of the tribe even gave his daughter to Abdur-Rahman (rtam) in marriage.
Abdur-Rahman (rtam) not only participated in the battles for the glory of Islam, but also generously supported Mujahideen. Once, he gave to Mujahideen five hundred horses trained for military combat. On another occasion, his gift was fifteen hundred pure-bred Arab steeds. Just before his death, Abdur-Rahman (rtam) bequeathed in his will four hundred Dinars to each survivor of the battle of Badr.
Abdur-Rahman (rtam) supported Mujahideen also for the battle of Tabook. The Muslim army was so poorly equipped for this battle that it became known as the penniless army. This time, Abdur-Rahman’s (rtam) help consisted of bags full of silver – the most generous contribution made for this war. When the army set out for Tabook, Abdur-Rahman (rtam) himself also was among the Mujahideen. Once, the Prophet (saw) was not present at the beginning of the prayer, so Abdur-Rahman (rtam) began leading the prayer. When the Prophet (saw) came in the middle of the prayer, he joined the rows and prayed behind Abdur-Rahman (rtam). What an honor it was for Abdur-Rahman (rtam) to have the Prophet (saw) pray behind him!
When Caliph Umar Farooq (rtam) was stabbed while leading the prayer, it was Abdur-Rahman (rtam), who finished leading that prayer. Before his death, Caliph Umar (rtam) selected a board of six honorable men, who were to continue leading the affairs of the Muslim state and to select the next Caliph. Abdur-Rahman (rtam) had the honor to be among these six noble Companions. When discussions arose about nominating the next Caliph, Abdur-Rahman (rtam) suggested that for making the selection easier, the board of six should be narrowed down to three members. Further in the selection process, Abdur-Rahman (rtam) withdrew his name from the list of candidates and voted in favor of Uthman bin Affan (rtam), who then became the next Caliph. He was the first one to swear his loyalty to the new Caliph.
Many people used to pray to Allah (swt) for Abdur-Rahman (rtam). The Prophet (saw) himself prayed for the prosperity of Abdur-Rahman (rtam) and gave him the wonderful news of being accepted in Paradise. The wife of the Prophet Aisha (rtaf) often used to ask Allah (swt) to give him to drink from the sweet waters of the stream of Salsabil in Paradise. He also received the supplications of other wives of the Prophet (saw), as he was the one, who used to provide for their needs during Hajj.
Abdur-Rahman bin Auf (rtam) passed away during the caliphate of Uthman bin Affan. He was buried in Jannatul-Baqahi.
Source: “Commanders of the Muslim Army (Among the Companions of the Prophet (saw)” by Mahmood Ahmad Ghandafar
Avots: www.hibamagazine.com
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