Other Sahaabah

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 …

When Hazrat Abu Zar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) had neared his end, there was nobody with him besides his wife and slave. He instructed them saying, “Give me ghusl and enshroud me in the kafn (i.e. after I pass away). Then take my body and place it on the road. Say to …

A man from the Banu Sulaym tribe mentioned the following: “I was once seated in a gathering in which Abu Zarr was also present. The thought was in my mind that perhaps Abu Zarr is upset with Hazrat Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) due to Hazrat Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) asking him to …

Once, a person from the tribe of Banu Sulaim came to Hazrat Abu Zarr (radhiyallahu anhu) and said to him, “I wish to stay with you to benefit from your knowledge of Allah Ta’ala’s commandments and Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) sunnats. I shall also help your servant in looking after …

It was on account of Hazrat Abu Zarr Ghifaari (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) looking at Rasulullah’s (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) life of austerity and worldly abstinence, and hearing the severe warnings for those who possess wealth but do not discharge the rights of the wealth and the rights they owe to others in …

Hazrat Abu Zar Ghifaari (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was a Sahaabi who resembled Nabi Isa (‘alaihis salaam) in his physical appearance as well as his beautiful qualities. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Whoever wishes to look at Isa bin Maryam (‘alaihis salaam) in his piety, his truthfulness, and his deep devotion (to …