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Ali bin Zayd (rahimahullah) narrates that once, a bedouin approached Hazrat Talhah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) in order to seek assistance from him. The bedouin was a relative of Hazrat Talhah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and when presenting his request, he asked him through the bond of kinship which they both shared between themselves. …

Once, Hazrat Talhah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) received a sum of seven hundred thousand dirhams from Hadhramawt. That night, when he lay down to sleep, he was restless, turning from side to side. Noticing his unease, his wife asked, “What is troubling you?” He replied, “How will a person be able to …

Hazrat Zubair bin Awwaam (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that on the occasion of Uhud, Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) wore a double armour. During the battle, Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) intended to climb onto a rock but due to the weight of the double armour, he was unable to do …

The Lofty Position of Hazrat Abu Ubaidah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) in the Sight of Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) After the demise of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam), the Ansaar had gathered in Saqeefah Bani Saa’idah (the orchard of Bani Saa’idah) to appoint a khaleefah from among themselves. At that time, Hazrat …

Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was once seated with Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), Hazrat Abu Ubaidah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and other Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) when a drink was presented to Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). Nabi (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) took the drink in his hand and offered it …

Qataadah (rahimahullah) narrates that Hazrat Abu Ubaidah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) used to say, (out of the fear of standing before Allah Ta’ala on the Day of Qiyaamah and rendering an account for his actions and deeds): وددت أني كنت كبشا ، فيذبحني أهلي ، فيأكلون لحمي ، ويحسون مرقي . “How …

<img class=”aligncenter size-large wp-image-22294″ src=”https://ihyaauddeen.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/English_86_7-1024×1024.jpg” alt=”” width=”618″ height=”618″ /> When Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) left Madinah Munawwarah to travel to Baitul Muqaddas in order to conquer it, he stopped in Syria to meet the Sahaabah residing there. When the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) who were residing in Syria and governing over …

Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) had once reached the borders of Shaam (Syria) when he was informed of a plague which had struck the people of Syria. Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) said, “If death comes to me while Abu ‘Ubaidah bin Jarraah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) is still alive, then I will appoint …

On one occasion, Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) took four hundred gold coins, put it in a bag and gave it to his servant saying, “Go to Abu Ubaidah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and give this money to him. Thereafter, remain there for a while to see what he does with the money …

During the battle of Badr, Hazrat Abu Ubaidah’s father continued to pursue him trying to kill him. However, he continued to avoid his father so that he did not have to confront him and kill him. However, when his father persisted and finally confronted him and there was no other …