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AL-QURAN
And when it is said to him, “Fear Allah,” pride in the sin takes hold of him. Sufficient for him is Hellfire, and how wretched is the resting place. And of the people is he who sells himself, seeking means to the approval of Allah. And Allah is kind to [His] servants. O you who have believed, enter into Islam completely [and perfectly] and do not follow the footsteps of Satan. Indeed, he is to you a clear enemy. But if you deviate after clear proofs have come to you, then know that Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise. Quran: 02:206-209
HADITH
“Whoever opens a way to a charitable deed is like the one that has done this good deed (himself).” [Tirmidhi, ilm (Knowledge), 14]
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The Delayer, the Retarder, The One who puts things in their right places. He makes ahead what He wills and delays what He wills.
“And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them.” [Quran 7:180]
3 Companions of the Prophet
Both Allah SWT and Rasulullah SAW reciprocated the companions love and devotion. “God is well-pleased with them as they are well-pleased with Him. He has prepared for them Gardens under which rivers flow (Paradise), to dwell therein forever.” (Quran 9:100) Rasulullah SAW said, “The best of my nation is my generation then those who follow them and then those who follow them.” Rumaysa bint Milhan
Even before Islam was introduced to Yathrib, Prophet Muhammad).” accomplished horseman and a skilful archer Rumaysa was known for her excellent and, moreover, he belonged to the same clan character, the power of her intellect and Malik was not pleased especially when his as Umm Sulaym, the Banu Najjar. her independent attitude of mind. She was wife went on to announce her acceptance of known by various names including Rumaysa Islam in public and instruct her son Anas in Abu Talhah proceeded to Umm Sulaym’s and Ghumaysa, but these were possibly the teachings and practice of the new faith. house. On the way he recalled that she had nicknames. One historian says that her real She taught him to say la ilaha ilia Allah and been influenced by the preaching of Musab name was Sahlah but later she was popularly Ash hadu anna Muhammada-r Rasulullah. ibn Umayr and had become a Muslim. known as Umm Sulaym. The young Anas repeated this simple but profound declaration of faith clearly and “So what?” he said to himself. “Was not Umm Sulaym was first married to Malik ibn emphatically. her husband who died a firm adherent of an-Nadr and her son by this marriage was the old religion and was he not opposed to the famous Anas ibn Malik, one of the great Umm Sulaym’s husband was now furious. He Muhammad and his mission?” companions of the Prophet. shouted at her: “Don’t corrupt my son.” “I am not corrupting him ,” she replied firmly. Abu Talhah reached Umm Sulaym’s house. Umm Sulaym was one of the first women of He asked and was given permission to enter. Yathrib to accept Islam. She was influenced Her husband then left the house and it is Her son Anas was present. Abu Talhah by the refined, dedicated and persuasive reported that he was set upon by an enemy explained why he had come and asked for her Musab ibn Umayr who was sent out as the of his and was killed. The news shocked hand in marriage. first missionary or ambassador of Islam by but apparently did not upset Umm Sulaym greatly. She remained devoted to her son “A man like you, Abu Talhah ,” she said, the noble Prophet. This was after the first “is not (easily) turned away. But I shall pledge of Aqabah. Twelve men of Yathrib had Anas and was concerned about his. proper upbringing. She is even reported to have said never marry you while you are a kafir, an gone to Aqabah on the outskirts of Makkah unbeliever.” to pledge loyalty to the Prophet. This was the that she would not marry again unless Anas first major break through for the mission of approved. Abu Talhah thought she was trying to put the Prophet for many years. When it was known that Umm Sulaym had him off and that perhaps she had already become a widow, one man, Zayd ibn Sahl, preferred someone wealthier and more Umm Sulaym’s decision to accept Islam was influential. He said to her: made without the knowledge or consent of known as Abu Talhah, resolved to become her husband, Malik ibn an-Nadr. He was engaged to her before anyone else did. “What is it that really prevents you from absent from Yathrib at the time and when He was rather confident that Umm Sulaym accepting me, Umm Sulaym? Is it the yellow he returned he felt some change had come would not pass him over for another. He was and the white metals (gold and silver)?” over his household and asked his wife: “Have after all a strong and virile person who was “Gold and silver?” she asked somewhat taken you been rejuvenated?” “No,” she said, “but quite rich and who possessed an imposing I (now) believe in this man (meaning the aback and in a slightly censuring tone. “Yes,” house that was much admired. He was an he said. “I swear to you, Abu Talhah, and I 4 swear to God and His Messenger that if you to one report, was his wife Umm Sulaym. a naval expedition and was buried in Cyprus. accept Islam, I shall be pleased to accept you Two other women, the celebrated Nusaybah Umm Sulaym’s husband, Abu Talhah, also as a husband, without any gold or silver. I bint Kab and Asma bint Amr witnessed died while he was on a naval expedition shall consider your acceptance of Islam as my Aqabah and took the oath of allegiance to the during the time of the third Caliph, Uthman, m a h r.” Prophet. and was buried at sea.
Abu Talhah understood well the implications Abu Talhah was devoted to the Prophet and Umm Sulaym herself was noted for her of her words. His mind turned to the idol took enormous delight in simply looking great courage and bravery. During the Battle he had made from wood and on which he at him and listening to the sweetness of his of Uhud, she carried a dagger in the folds lavished great attention in the same way that speech. He participated in all the major of her dress. She gave water to and tended important men of his tribe venerated and military campaigns. He lived a very ascetic the wounded and she made attempts to cared for their personal idols. life and was known to fast for long periods defend the Prophet when the tide of battle at a time. It is said that he had a fantastic was turning against him. At the Battle of The opportunity was right for Umm Sulaym orchard in Madinah with date palms and Khandaq, the Prophet saw her carrying a to stress the futility of such idol worship and grapes and running water. One day while dagger and he asked her what she was doing she went on: “Don’t you know Abu Talhah, he was performing Salat in the shade of the with it. She said: “It is to fight those who that the god you worship besides Allah grew trees, a beautiful bird with brightly colored desert.” from the earth?” “That’s true,” he said. plumage flew in front of him. He became engrossed in the scene and forgot how many “May God grant you satisfaction in that,” “Don’t you feel stupid while worshipping part replied the Prophet. In the face of adversity, of a tree while you use the rest of it for fuel to rakats he had prayed. Two? Three? When he completed the Prayer he went to the Prophet Umm Sulaym displayed a unique calmness bake bread or warm yourself? (If you should and strength. One of her young sons (Umayr) give up these foolish beliefs and practices) and described how he had been distracted. In the end, he said: “Bear witness, Messenger fell sick and died while her husband was and become a Muslim, Abu Talhah, I shall away looking after his orchards. She bathed be pleased to accept you as a husband and I of Allah, that I hand over this orchard as a charity for the sake of Allah, the Exalted.” the child and wrapped him in shrouds. She would not want from you any sadaqah apart told others at her home that they should from your acceptance of Islam.” Abu Talhah and Umm Sulaym had an not inform Abu Talhah because she herself “Who shall instruct me in Islam?” asked exemplary Muslim family life, devoted to wanted to tell him. the Prophet and the service of Muslims Abu Talhah. “I shall,” Umm Sulaym replied. Umm Sulaym had another son whose name “How?” and Islam. The Prophet used to visit their home. Sometimes when the time of Prayer was Abdullah. A few days after she gave “Utter the declaration of truth and testify came, he would pray on a mat provided birth, she sent Anas with the baby and a bag that there is no god but Allah and that by Umm Sulaym. Sometimes also he of dates to the Prophet. The Prophet placed Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah. Then would have a siesta in their house and, as the baby on his lap. He crushed the dates in go to your house, destroy your idol and he slept, she would wipe the perspiration his mouth and put some in the baby’s mouth. throw it away.” from his forehead. Once when the Prophet The baby sucked the dates with relish and the awoke from his siesta, he asked: “Umm Prophet said: “The Ansar are only fond of Abu Talhah left and reflected deeply on what Sulaym, what are you doing?” “I am taking dates.” Umm Sulaym had said. He came back to her these (drops of perspiration) as a barakah beaming with happiness. Abdullah eventually grew up and had seven (blessing) which comes from you ,” she children all of whom memorized the Quran. replied. “I have taken your advice to heart. I declare Umm Sulaym was a model Muslim, a that there is no god but Allah and I declare At another time, the Prophet went to their that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.” model wife and mother. Her belief in God house and Umm Sulaym offered him dates was strong and uncompromising. She was and butterfat but he did not have any of it Umm Sulaym and Abu Talhah were married. not prepared to endanger her faith and the because he was fasting. Occasionally, she Anas, her son, was pleased and the Muslims upbringing of her children for wealth and would send her son Anas with bags of dates would say: “We have never yet heard of a luxury, however abundant and tempting. to his house. mahr that was more valuable and precious She was devoted to the Prophet and than that of Umm Sulaym for she made Islam It was noticed that the Prophet, peace be her mahr.” dedicated her son Anas to his service. She on him, had a special compassion for Umm took the responsibility of educating her Sulaym and her family and when asked about Umm Sulaym was pleased and delighted children and she played an active part in it, he replied: “Her brother was killed beside with her new husband who placed his unique public life, sharing with the other Muslims m e .” energies and talents in the service of Islam. the hardships and the joys of building a He was one of the seventy three men who Umm Sulaym also had a well-known sister, community and living for the pleasure of swore allegiance to the Prophet at the second Umm Haram, the wife of the imposing God. Pledge of Aqabah. With him, according Ubadah ibn as-Samit. She died at sea during 5 6 5 things Every Muslim First Year college Student Must
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