Hazrat Abu Dardaa radhiyallah anhu mentioned, “On one occasion, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) saw me walking in front of Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu). “When Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) had seen this, he addressed me saying, “Do not walk in front of the one who is better than you. (i.e …
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While in the cave on the journey of hijrah, it is reported that Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was concerned that no creature should emerge from any hole in the cave and harm Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). Thus, he began closing all the holes inside the cave with …
Read More »Sacrificing His Wealth for Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)
Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “No person’s wealth benefited me as much as the wealth of Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu).” Hearing this, Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) began to weep and said, “My wealth and I all belong to you, O Rasul …
Read More »Hazrat Anas bin Nadhr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)’s Love for Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and his Martyrdom in Uhud
When the Muslims were facing defeat in Uhud, the rumour began spreading that Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) had been killed. This news caused many of the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) to despair and lose heart. Hazrat Anas bin Nadhr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) happened to see Hazrat Umar and Hazrat Talhah (radhiyallahu …
Read More »An Ansaari razes a building to the ground
An Ansaari razes a building to the ground Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was once passing through a street of Madinah Munawwarah when he saw a building with a dome. He inquired from the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum), “What is this?” They informed him that it was a new building built …
Read More »Hazrat Bilaal (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) on his Deathbed
When Hazrat Bilaal (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was about to pass away, his wife began to say, “Ah, how sad! You are departing from this world!” Hazrat Bilaal (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) replied, “How pleasant and joyful it is that tomorrow, we will meet our friends, we will meet Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and …
Read More »The Sacrifice of the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) for Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)
Hazrat Faatimah’s (radhiyallahu ‘anha) house was a distance away from the house of Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) once said to her, “It is my desire that you live near me.” Hazrat Faatimah (radhiyallahu ‘anha) replied, “Haarithah’s house is close to your house. If you …
Read More »There is no place in Islaam for those who revile the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum)
There is no place in Islaam for those who revile the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) On one occasion, a person came to Hazrat Zainul ‘Aabideen, ‘Ali bin Husain (rahimahullah), and asked, “O grandson of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)! What is your opinion regarding (Hazrat) ‘Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)?” Noticing the person’s resentment …
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Hazrat Ali’s (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) Valour in Uhud During the Battle of Uhud, the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) were attacked by the kuffaar and many were killed. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) was surrounded by the enemy and sustained several injuries. At that time, the rumour began to spread that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi …
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Hazrat Talhah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) in the Battle of Uhud 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 climbing onto a rock but due to the weight of …
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