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Hazrat ‘Amr bin Maimoon (rahimahullah) once described the great caution of Hazrat Abdullah bin Mas’ood (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) when he would report Ahaadith from Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam). He mentioned, “Once, while Hazrat Abdullah bin Mas’ood (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) began to report a Hadith from Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam), he was overcome …

Hazrat Shaqeeq bin Salamah (rahimahullah), the student of Hazrat Abdullah bin Mas’ood (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), narrates that on one occasion, Hazrat Abdullah bin Mas’ood (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) delivered a khutbah. During the khutbah, he mentioned, “By the qasam of Allah! I have learnt more than seventy surahs of the Quraan Kareem directly …

Once, Rasullullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) came to the Bani Zafar tribe (a tribe of the Ansaar). While seated on the mimbar addressing them, he said to Hazrat Abdullah bin Mas’ood (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), “Recite the Quraan to me.” With great humility, Hazrat Abdullah bin Mas’ood (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) said to Rasulullah (sallallahu …

Once, during the period of his khilaafat, Hazrat Uthmaan (radhiyallhu ‘anhu) came to visit Hazrat Abdullah bin Mas’ood (radhiyallahu ‘anhu). At that time, Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was in his final illness. Hazrat Uthman (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) asked him, “What ailment are you experiencing (which is causing you to …

Hazrat Abdullah ibn Mas’ood (radhiyallahu anhu) was the first person to recite the Qur’aan Majeed aloud in Makkah Mukarramah before the Quraish after the advent of Islam. One day, the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu anhum) gathered and said, “By Allah, the Quraish have never heard anyone reciting the Qur’aan aloud before them, …

During the battle of Hunain, the muslims suffered a temporary defeat. During this difficult time, Hazrat Abdullah bin Mas’ood (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was among the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) that remained steadfast with Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). Hazrat Abdullah bin Mas’ood (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) narrates: “I was with Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) on …

After the Battle of Badr was fought and Rasulullah (sallallahu alihi wasalllam) and the Sahaabah gained victory, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said to the Sahaabah, “Who will go and see the condition of Abu Jahl?” Hazrat Abdullah bin Mas’ood (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) went to look for him and found that the …

Hazrat Abdullah bin Mas’ood (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was a young lad, grazing the goats belonging to Uqbah bin Abi Mu’ait in the region of Makkah Mukarramah. One day, whilst he was grazing the goats, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) passed by while they were fleeing from …

Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) once narrated the following incident: Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) would speak to Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) after Esha and discuss with him the affairs of the Muslims. One night, after Esha, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) spoke to Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) (regarding the affairs of the …

Imaam Bayhaqi (rahimahullah) narrates: When Hazrat Yazid bin Abi Sufyaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was governor over Shaam, the Muslims engaged in Jihaad and gained victory, thereby acquiring some booty. Among the spoils of war was a beautiful slave girl who fell into the share of one of the Muslim warriors. Shortly …