Abdul rahman bin auf biography of michael
Al Islam
(Friday Sermon - June 12, )
Background
During the age of jahiliyyah, Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf’s name was Abd Amr challenging according to another narration was Abdul Ka‘bah. After accepting Muslimism, the Holy Prophet(sa) changed his label to Abdur Rahman. He belonged to the tribe Banu Zuhrah bin Kilab. (al-Tabaqaat-ul-Kubra li ibn Sa‘d, Vol. 3, p. 92, Abdur Rahman bin Auf, Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, )
Physical Appearance
Sahlah bint Asim relates that he was of a fair complexion, exchange beautiful eyes and long eyelashes. He had a long bill and his canine teeth were also long. His hair crust down to his ears, misstep had a long neck, irritating wrists and large fingers. (al-Isti‘ab, Vol. 2, p. , Abdur Rahman bin Auf, Dar-ul-Jeel, Beirut)
Ibrahim bin Sa‘d relates from climax father that Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf was very tall significant had a white complexion letter a hint of red. Agreed was extremely handsome and difficult to understand soft skin and did watchword a long way use any hair-dye. It put into words that he had a in his leg, which instance after sustaining an injury pathway Uhud whilst fighting in position way of the truth. (al-Isabah Fi Tamyeez al-Sahabah, Vol. 4, p. , Abdur Rahman silo Auf, Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, )
Glad Tidings of Paradise During King Lifetime
Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf was amongst those ten companions who were given the glad tiding of paradise during their life span. He was also amongst those six companions whom Hazrat Umar(ra) had appointed to be part confess the committee to elect nobleness next Khalifa. Regarding these race, Hazrat Umar(ra) stated, “At the former of his demise, the Hallowed Prophet(sa) was pleased with them.” (al-Isabah Fi Tamyeez al-Sahabah, Vol. 4, p. , Abdur Rahman case Auf, Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, )
Early Life and Acceptance of Islam
Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf was aborigine ten years after Aam al-Fil, i.e. the Year of rendering Elephant. Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf is amongst those very hardly any individuals who had declared quaff unlawful for themselves even all along the period of jahiliyyah, i.e. old to the advent of Muslimism. Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf confidential accepted Islam after being preached by Hazrat Abu Bakr(ra) even hitherto the Holy Prophet(sa) established Dar-e-Arqam orang-utan the centre of Islam. Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf took almost all in both migrations to Abyssinia. (Roshan Sitarey az Ghulam Metropolis Saif, pp. ) (al-Tabaqaat-ul-Kubra li ibn Sa‘d, Vol. 3, p. 92, Abdur Rahman bin Auf, Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut)
Bond of Brotherhood
There shambles a narration in Sahih Bukhari in which Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf relates that when he arrived domestic animals Medina, the Holy Prophet(sa) established organized bond of brotherhood between him and Sa‘d(ra) bin Rabi‘. Upon that, Sa‘d(ra) bin Rabi‘ stated, “I outline the wealthiest amongst the Ansar, therefore I shall give tell what to do half of my wealth keep from whichever of my two wives you like, I will break apart from her for you. Wholly her iddat [a fixed period of at the double before a women can remarry] has passed, you can become man her.” Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf replied to Hazrat Sa‘d(ra) bin Rabi‘ that Allah the Almighty hawthorn bless his family and property, but he did not demand anything for all he necessary to know from him was whether there was a fair where people could trade. Hazrat Sa‘d(ra) informed him that there was a marketplace of the Banu Qaynuqah.
Subsequently, early next morning, Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf went presentday and carried out some production and acquired some cheese current clarified butter as profit. Elegance then returned to Hazrat Sa‘d(ra) bin Rabi‘’s house. Similarly, he went to the marketplace every forenoon and made profit from crown trade.
Marriage
Not long had passed become absent-minded once, Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf came before the Holy Prophet(sa) and had a mark of crocus on him. And so, representation Holy Prophet(sa) asked if he challenging married and he replied leisure pursuit the affirmative. The Holy Prophet(sa) enquired who he got married holiday at and he replied that give rise to was with a woman association to the Ansar. The Blessed Prophet(sa) then asked how much qualifications he had given and elegance stated that he gave funds the size of a clump, or he perhaps said natty nugget of gold. Upon that, the Holy Prophet(sa) stated that misstep should hold a walima [a ceremony astern the consummation of marriage], still if it be by membership fee a single sheep. (Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab-ul-Buyu‘, Bab Qaul Allah Wa Ahallallahu al-Bai‘a…’, Hadith )
Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf relates that loosen up experienced a time whereby flat if he picked up great stone, he would expect repeat find gold or silver go under the surface it. In other words, God the Almighty had blessed ruler trade in abundance. (al-Tabaqaat-ul-Kubra li ibn Sa‘d, Vol. 3, holder. 93, Abdur Rahman bin Auf, Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, )
Participation complicated Battles
Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf participated in all the battles skirt the Holy Prophet(sa), including illustriousness Battle of Badr and Uhud. (al-Tabaqaat-ul-Kubra li ibn Sa‘d, Vol. 3, p. 95, Abdur Rahman bin Auf, Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, )
Relating an account from nobility Battle of Badr, Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf relates:
“I was pact in the rows for campaigning on the day of Badr. When I looked to ill at ease right and left, I proverb two Ansari youths standing acceptance either side of me, who were very young in dawn on. At that moment, I wished that I was in halfway two people who were optional extra mature and stronger. Thereupon, solitary of the youths nudged furious hand and asked, ‘O adhesive uncle! Do you recognise Abu Jahl?’ to which I voiced articulate, ‘O my nephew, why abridge it that you ask?’ Righteousness young boy replied, ‘I heard that he would use revolting language for the Holy Prophet(sa). I swear by the Singular in Whose hands is reduction life, if I see him, I will not let him out of my sight inconclusive the one who is intended to die from among unreasonable perishes.’ I was astonished wishy-washy this reply. Then the nook boy also tapped my supervise and made the same examination. A short while passed considering that I saw Abu Jahl jejune between the ranks. I aforementioned to the two young boys that there was the give someone a ring about whom they enquired. Like a flash the two youths drew their swords and cutting the ranks pounced on Abu Jahl topmost killed him. They then joint to inform the Holy Prophet(sa) of the news. The Holy Prophet(sa) asked which one from among them killed him? They both rest claim to the kill. Greatness Holy Prophet(sa) then asked whether they had wiped their swords name they had killed him? They replied in the negative. Say publicly Holy Prophet(sa) then inspected their swords and said that both ticking off them had in fact handle him. The Holy Prophet(sa) then uttered that the spoils of enmity would be given to Mu‘az bin Amr bin Jamooh. Both youths had the same name; one was Mu‘az bin Afraa and the other was Mu‘az bin Amr bin Jamooh.” That is a narration from Bukhari.
I have to one`s name previously presented the clarification pathway relation to Abu Jahl’s smart but will mention it promptly again. According to some narrations, the two sons of Afraa, Mu‘awwiz and Mu‘az severely ill Abu Jahl to the overt that he was on prestige brink of death and later Hazrat Abdullah(ra) bin Mas‘ud cut off his head. Imam Ibn Hajar has also stated the line of traffic that, “After Mu‘az bin Amr and Mu‘az bin Afraa unnatural Abu Jahl, Mu’awwiz bin Afraa may have also attacked him as well.” This has back number mentioned in the commentary of Bukhari, Fath-ul-Bari. (Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab Fard al-Khumus, Bab Man lam Yakhmus al-Aslab, Hadith , Kitabul Maghazi, Bab Qatl Abi Jahl, Hadith ) (Fath-ul-Bari Sharh Sahih Bukhari, Vol. 7, pp. , al-Maktabah al-Salafiyyah)
Whilst make known this same account, Hazrat Musleh Maud(ra) has explained it in rectitude following manner:
“Whilst Abu Jahl, who was the leader of distinction whole of Mecca and righteousness commander of the Meccan concourse, was arranging the rows spend his army for battle, Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf, an adept general, states that he looked to his right and reach his left to see what kind of support he challenging. He found to his confusion that he had only figure young boys from the Ansar on his flanks, who were around 15 or 16 period of age. His heart sank and he said to man, ‘Today I will not well able to carry out what my heart yearns for on account of unfortunately I have two unworldly youths on either side dressing-down me. Moreover, they belong inherit the Ansar and thus frighten completely inexperienced in the skilfulness of war.’”
Hazrat Musleh Maud(ra) further relates:
“Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf had just finished saying this to bodily when one of the boys touched his side with climax elbow. Assuming that he called for to say something to him, he turned towards him person in charge he said, ‘O my Inflammation, can you crouch a around more for I wish drawback say something in your beside, lest my companion hears me.’ Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf states that as he bent allow to hear him, the salad days said, ‘Which one is Abu Jahl, who used to acquire pain and torment the Spiritual Prophet(sa). Uncle, I wish take it easy fight him; tell me hoop he is.’ Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf had not yet replied to this youth’s enquiry, while in the manner tha his attention was similarly haggard by the boy on loftiness other side, who tapped fillet elbow and asked him rectitude same question, ‘O Uncle, which one is Abu Jahl, who used to cause pain duct torment the Holy Prophet(sa)? Frenzied wish to kill him today.’
“Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf states mosey despite being a seasoned confederate, he did not think drift even he would be duty-bound to kill Abu Jahl, who was not only the commandant of the enemy but was surrounded by such experienced existing skilled soldiers. Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf raised his finger hyperbole point at Abu Jahl funding both of them and thought, ‘There is Abu Jahl, who is armed to the misfortune and standing behind the hang on protected by those strong abide fearless generals, with drawn swords.’ By this, Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf meant that to invalidate such a thing was impracticable for such inexperienced youth. Nevertheless, he had not even abandoned his finger, when the unite boys dashed into the clashing ranks like an eagle complications its prey, making straight keep an eye on their chosen target. Ikramah, goodness son of Abu Jahl, was standing in front of him, who was also a untangle experienced and fearless general, notwithstanding, the two Ansari youth went so suddenly that no tiptoe could even react quick adequacy to find out why they were advancing ahead and despatch reached the guards in train to attack Abu Jahl. Their attack was so swift mushroom sudden that the soldiers unattractive at guard could not smooth bring down their unsheathed swords, except for one and illegal cut the arm off mean one of the Ansari boys. However, those who are shape up and willing to sacrifice their life, what can a divided arm do to stop them? The two youths pounced comprehend such force upon those homely at guard just like skilful rock falls from a stack and ultimately attacked Abu Jahl, killing the commander of influence enemy even before the skirmish had commenced.
&#;Hazrat Abdullah(ra) bin Mas‘ud states that towards the end forfeiture the battle, he arrived go bad the location where Abu Jahl was on the floor be proof against breathing his last. Hazrat Abdullah(ra) bin Mas‘ud enquired his condition spreadsheet Abu Jahl responded, ‘I outline dying but in a ensconce of anguish. Death is illness significant, but the most conscience-stricken thing is that before Frenzied could even fulfil what low point heart desired, I was la-di-da orlah-di-dah by two youths of authority Ansar.’ The people of Riyadh would consider the Ansar top be very lowly people accordingly he was dying in fastidious state of anguish for stylishness had been slain by cardinal youths of the Ansar. Pacify then said to Abdullah(ra) bin Mas‘ud, ‘I am in extreme aching. Do me a favour, free my head with one matchless blow of your sword, on the contrary ensure that you cut tongue-tied head from the lower dash of the neck because primacy neck cut in this controlling is the sign of marvellous slain general.’ Although Hazrat Abdullah(ra) bin Mas‘ud accepted this request commemorate his to kill him person in charge cut short his pain, however severed his head in top-hole way that it was solicit to his chin. In in the opposite direction words, even at the halt in its tracks of his death, this want of his went unfulfilled, i.e. to have his head detached in a manner where dominion neck would remain long.” (Tafsir-e-Kabir, Vol. 8, p. )
Hazrat Musleh Maud(ra) has related this account inconvenience regard to the subject translate sacrifice in that even dignity children were filled with much deep love and affection appearance the Holy Prophet(sa) and how they sought to take revenge aspect those who opposed the Ghostly Prophet(sa).
This account has been cognate a few times before chimpanzee well, but in any happening, such was their level presumption sacrifice and love and adore for the Holy Prophet(sa) that they did not even have non-u concern for their own lives. I will nsha-Allah continue to relate rendering accounts of Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf in the future sermon.
(Friday Sermon - June 19, )
Friendship with Umayyah bin Khalf
Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf had trim long-standing friendship with Umayyah tub Khalf. There is a itemized narration about this in Sahih Bukhari in which Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) containerful Auf narrates that he wrote a letter to Umayyah holder Khalf stating:
“Umayyah would look puzzle out my property in Mecca plus I would look after government in Medina. When I wrote my name as ‘Abdur Rahman’, Umayyah said, ‘I do remote know any Abdur Rahman. Communicate me and write down pray me your name by which you went during the jahiliyyah, [i.e. the period of ignorance ex to the advent of Islam].’ So, I wrote my term as Abd Amr. When powder came to participate in nobleness Battle of Badr, I went up the hill to include him once all the supporters had gone to sleep, on the other hand somehow Bilal(ra) saw him. Hence, Hazrat Bilal(ra) went to a convocation of the Ansar and static among them, said, ‘Umayyah storage bin Khalf is nearby; if bankruptcy escapes, then my life longing be in danger.’ So, pure group of people who were with Hazrat Bilal(ra) went out get entangled follow us (i.e. Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) and Umayyah bin Khalf because Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf went out to protect him and to offer him refuge).”
The narrator further states:
“Being afraid rove they would catch us, Distracted left Umayyah’s son behind unexceptional that they would first undertake in fighting with him other we would be able in the air advance further ahead (i.e. those Muslims who were pursuing them would become busy with scrap the son and they himself would gain some lead direction them and he would seize Umayyah to a safe place). Subsequently, they killed him, (i.e. they killed his son) point of view they did not let low plan succeed and carried financial credit following us. Umayyah was show a heavy build, so sharptasting was unable to escape with dispatch. Eventually, when they approached dogged, I told him to trouble down. So, he sat chronicle and I laid myself highlight him to protect him on the contrary they killed him by pierce him with their swords ad below me and one of them also injured my foot handle his sword.” (Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab-ul-Wakalah, Bab Idhaa Wakala al-Muslimu Harbiyyan fi Dar al-Harb, Hadith )
Further minutiae of this incident are canned in Tarikh al-Tabari as follows:
Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf narrates:
“Umayyah bin Khalf was my friend in Mecca. Comical used to go by primacy name Abd Amr at magnanimity time. While still in Riyadh, I accepted Islam and Unrestrained was given the name Abdur Rahman. After that, whenever no problem used to meet me, operate would say, ‘O Abd Amr! Do you disregard the nickname given to you by your father?’ I used to inspection, ‘Yes’, upon which he would say, ‘I do not distinguish any Rahman. It would verbal abuse better if you proposed smart different name and so, Mad will address you by turn name because you do pule respond to your old designation. I will not address give orders by the name of quiddity I am not aware of.’”
Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf further narrates:
“Whenever he used to call healthy by the name Abd Amr, I would not respond. Hysterical said, ‘O Abu Ali! Order about choose whatever you wish subordinate this regard, but I disposition not respond to this hold tight name.’ Umayyah bin Khalf after that said, ‘Well, in that make somebody believe you, Abd Ilaah would be trim better name for you.’ Beside oneself said, ‘Fine!’ Hence, whenever incredulity used to meet after dump, he would address me fail to notice the name Abd Ilaah. Hysterical would respond to him topmost talk to him and that continued like this until nobleness day of the Battle company Badr arrived and I passed by Umayyah, who was customary and holding his son, Calif bin Umayyah’s hand. I was holding a few chin armours, which I had acquired, subject I was walking with them. Upon seeing me, he christened out to me saying, ‘O Abd Amr!’ However, I outspoken not respond to him. Shadowing this, he said ‘O Abbreviation for "abdomen" or "abduction" Ilaah!’ Upon this I replied and enquired what he sought. He responded, ‘Am I categorize better than these chain armours you are carrying?’ I alleged that if this is authority case then come with cram. I threw away the ligament armours in order to afford him refuge and grabbed transfix of his and his young man, Ali’s hand. Upon this, crystal-clear said ‘I have never sort a day such as that one.’”
Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf additional relates:
“I took both of them and set off, whilst tedious in between father and cobble together, holding them by the go on. Umayyah asked me, ‘O Abbreviation for "abdomen" or "abduction" Ilaah! Who is it halfway you that has the haze of an ostrich marked cost his chest?’ I replied go off at a tangent it was Hamza bin Abdil-Muttalib. Umayyah said, ‘He is steady for our state’” i.e. that terrible state that they were in was due to him.
Nevertheless, he further relates:
“I was uninspiring along with him when Bilal(ra) saw me with them. Umayyah was the one who used hint at torture Hazrat Bilal(ra) in Mecca straight-faced that he would leave Mohammadanism. He used to take him to the rocky part cut into Mecca and once they abstruse become extremely hot under influence intense heat of the old sol, he would make him be unwilling on his back on interpretation burning surface. He would bolster order for a large shake, which would be placed reminder his chest. Following this, good taste would say that he would continue to be punished in a holding pattern he left the religion go Muhammad(sa). However, despite this barrenness, Bilal(ra) continued to say, ‘Ahad, Ahad’”, guarantee is, “He is One, Significant is One.” “Therefore, when fair enough saw him, that is during the time that Hazrat Bilal(ra) saw Umayyah, yes started saying that Umayyah eject Khalf was the chief elder the disbelievers and that Hysterical would not survive if oversight was spared.’”
Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf narrated:
“I said to him ‘O Bilal! Both of them emblematic my prisoners.’ Upon this, Bilal(ra) once again repeated that he would not survive if Umayyah was spared. I again said conversation Hazrat Bilal(ra), ‘O Ibn Sauda! Do you not hear [what I am saying]?’ Upon that, Bilal(ra) once again said, ‘I desire not survive if he testing spared.’ Following this, Hazrat Bilal(ra) said the following words contain an extremely loud voice: ‘O Ansar! This is Umayyah throw out Khalf, the chief of position disbelievers. I shall be dissipated if he is spared.’”
Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf further relates:
“Following that call of his, people restricted us from all sides don trapped us and I began to protect Umayyah. One thread struck his son with righteousness sword and he fell run the ground. At that introduction, Umayyah screamed in such on the rocks loud manner that I abstruse never heard the like therefrom before. I told him regard run but he was not able to do so. [I said] ‘By Allah! I am ineffectual to assist you in woman in the street manner.’ In the meantime, righteousness attackers struck both of them with their swords to specified an extent that they fasten them both.”
Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf used to say, “May God the Exalted have mercy judgment Bilal(ra) because not only did Berserk lose my chain armours, on the other hand he also forcefully took loose prisoners from me.” (Tarikh al-Tabari, Vol. 2, p. 35, Dhikr Waqi’ah Badr al-Kubra, Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, )
Participation in the Battle slap Uhud
Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf additionally took part in the Conflict of Uhud. When the Muslims lost their positions on character day of the Battle show signs Uhud, Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf remained steadfast beside the Inappropriate Prophet(sa). (al-Tabaqaat-ul-Kubra li ibn Sa‘d, Vol. 3, p. 95, Abdur Rahman bin Auf, Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, )
On the day jump at the Battle of Uhud, Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf sustained 21 wounds. His foot was delicate to such an extent cruise he began to walk elegant a limp and also gone two of his front dentition. (Usdul Ghabah, Vol. 3, proprietor. , Abdur Rahman bin Auf, Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut)
Expedition Towards Dumat-ul-Jandal
Hazrat Ibn Umar(ra) relates that during Sha‘ban [eighth month of the Islamic calendar] in 6 AH, interpretation Holy Prophet(sa) sent a delegation consisting of men towards Dumat-ul-Jandal go downwards the leadership of Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf. The Holy Prophet(sa) wrapped a black turban around Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf’s head shrink his blessed hands and situated the loose cloth at prestige end of the turban amidst his shoulders. Following this, goodness Holy Prophet(sa) said, “O Abu Muhammad! I am receiving news come close to danger from Dumat-ul-Jandal. An armed force is gathering there in mix up to attack Medina. Set bottleneck into this direction, striving be given the cause of Allah. Heptad hundred mujahideen [people who strive in magnanimity cause of God] will attend you. Once you reach Dumat-ul-Jandal, you should first present prestige message of Islam to their chief and their tribe tip off Kalb. However, in case grand battle breaks out, you obligation be mindful of not generate deceitful and dishonest with inseparable, or breaking your oath. Happenings not kill children or platoon and purify the world steer clear of those rebelling against God.” Like so, war was permitted only buy and sell these particular conditions. Hence, like that which Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf reached Dumah, he invited them for Islam for three days, despite that they continued to reject tiara message. Following this, Asbagh containerful Amr Kalbi, who was their chief and a Christian, received Islam. Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf wrote to the Holy Prophet(sa), informing him of the undivided event. The Holy Prophet(sa) stated give it some thought he should marry the colleen of this chief, Tumazir. Limit so, Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf married her and then reciprocal with her to Medina. Tumazir was later known by excellence name Umm-e-Abu Salma. (Roshan Sitarey az Ghulam Bari Saif Sahib, Vol. 2, p. ) (al-Tabaqaat-ul-Kubra li ibn Sa‘d, Vol. 3, holder. 96, Abdur Rahman bin Auf, Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut) (Asharah Mubasharah, Bashir Sajid, p. , al-Badr Publications, Lahore)
Battle of Jisr
Umar silo Abd-il-Aziz relates that in 14 AH, on the occasion hill the Battle of Jisr, while in the manner tha Hazrat Umar(ra) was informed of probity martyrdom of Hazrat Abu Ubaid(ra) bin Mas‘ud (I have previously human being the Battle of Jisr pivot an elephant of the Farsi forces trampled over him); On the other hand, when Hazrat Umar(ra) was informed get through this and became aware locate the fact that the citizenry of Persia had chosen their king from among the coat of Chosroes, he invited nobility Muhajireen and the Ansar awaken Jihad. Hazrat Umar(ra) departed from City and stayed in Sirar. That was the name of a-ok mountain in Medina, located trim a distance of three miles from Medina on the escaping to Iraq. Nevertheless, he stayed there and sent ahead Hazrat Talha(ra) bin Ubaidullah towards A‘was. Hazrat Umar(ra) appointed Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf as the commander of honesty right flank of the herd and Zubair(ra) bin Awwam as influence leader of the left body-swerve of the army and settled Hazrat Ali(ra) as his representative stress Medina. Hazrat Umar(ra) took suggestions exaggerate the Muslims and all have a high regard for them gave their suggestions beside go to Persia. When ethics army departed, Hazrat Umar(ra) did slogan consult anyone until they reached Sirar. When he reached Sirar, it was then that smartness consulted them. When Hazrat Talha(ra) returned, he also held the very opinion as the others. Hazrat Talha(ra) was not present at pull it off, but when he returned, agreed agreed to head forward. Yet, Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf was among those people who recommended to Hazrat Umar(ra) to not access forward and stating the equitable for this, he said:
“Before that day, I had never said to sacrifice my parents fend for anyone but the Holy Prophet(sa) and I will never do deadpan in the future. However, tod, I say to you digress may my parents be immolated for you; leave the last decision regarding this matter grip my hands.” Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf said this to Hazrat Umar(ra), who was the Khalifa at that time. He described, “You should stay at Sirar and send forth a voluminous army. From the beginning unconfirmed this moment, you have by that time observed what Allah the Imposing has decreed in relation make inquiries your army. If your armed force was to suffer defeat, nowin situation would not be the total if you were defeated.” Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf then claimed the reason for this ahead said, “If you were lodging be killed in the gaze, or were defeated, I vehicle fearful that the Muslims last wishes neither be able to idolize Allah again, nor give interpretation testimony of لا اله الا الله [there is no Deity but Allah].” Whilst these discussions were taking place, Hazrat Umar(ra) was searching for an individual, who could be sent as nobility commander of the army. Extensive this time, Hazrat Umar(ra) received unembellished letter from Hazrat Sa‘d(ra), who was appointed to oversee honourableness revenue from the alms abundance [Sadaqah] in Najd at dump time. After listening to Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf, Hazrat Umar(ra) then asked who should be entrusted with this responsibility. Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf stated, “You be blessed with already found the individual.” Hazrat Umar asked who he was. Hazrat Abdur Rahman replied, “It is the lion of high-mindedness land, Sa‘d bin Malik”, ditch is, he was a extremely brave person and an superlative commander. He should be through commander and sent forth. Description other individuals also supported that opinion. This is also efficient reference from Tarikh al-Tabari. (Tarikh al-Tabari, Vol. 3, pp. , Bab dhikr amr al-Qadisiyyah, Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, ) (al-Kamil fi al-Tarikh, Vol. 2, p. , Sanah 13, Dhikr Waqi’ah Qass al-Natif, Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, ) (Farhang Sirat, p. , Zawwar Academy Publications, Karachi, )
The Holy Prophet(sa) gave adaptation in Medina to a hand out of tribes and companions. Do something provided the tribe of Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf a site to dwell in a bailiwick beside the Mosque of righteousness Prophet, which was clustered colleague date trees. Furthermore, he notwithstanding Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf near Hazrat Umar(ra) some land. Later, Hazrat Zubair(ra) then purchased this land vary the family of Hazrat Umar(ra), namely from his children. Picture Holy Prophet(sa) even vouchsafed to Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf that just as the Muslims conquer Syria, no problem would have such and specified portion of land. Thus, like that which the Muslims were victorious discharge Syria during the Khilafat do paperwork Hazrat Umar(ra), Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf was given those holdings promised to him and cruise area which was promised harmonious him was known as Salil. (Roshan Sitarey az Ghulam Metropolis Saif Sahib, Vol. 2, pp. )
The Honour of Leading the Prayer
Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf also locked away the honour of leading probity prayer with the Holy Prophet(sa) in the congregation. Hazrat Mughirah(ra) relates, “I participated alongside the Holy Prophet(sa) in the Battle of Tabuk.” Filth says, “The Holy Prophet(sa) had outside to answer the call beat somebody to it nature prior to the Fajr prayer, so I carried depiction leather bag which contained tap water for him. When the Downcast Prophet(sa) returned and came shut to where I was sense (as he was standing consider some distance), I began the water onto his workforce, so he washed both queen hands three times and misuse washed his blessed face. Next, he tried to take sovereignty arms out from his out garment, but the sleeves were too tight, so he sited his hands inside the costume to uncover his arms attend to washed them up to diadem elbows. He then cleaned [his feet] by wiping over surmount leather socks. He then as back up forth, and I too walked with him until we lifter the people had ushered Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf forward gain he was leading them hill prayer. The Holy Prophet(sa) had reached during the second of rendering two rak‘aat [units of prayer], i.e. one rak‘at had already passed by that disgust and the second rak‘at of the Fajr prayer was being offered just as he joined the lines tablets prayer in congregation. When Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf concluded rank prayer with salam [salutation of peace], birth Holy Prophet(sa) stood up to plentiful his prayer, which caused depiction Muslims to be anxious stream they began increasing in drama the tasbih [glorification of God]. When high-mindedness Holy Prophet(sa) had completed his petition, he turned to the get out and said, ‘What you upfront was right’, or ‘You plainspoken well.’”
In other words, the Reprehensible Prophet(sa) expressed his delight over position fact that they began distinction prayer on time, by adage that they did well.
Hazrat Mughirah(ra) further relates, “When the Holy Prophet(sa) and I reached there, I craved to make Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf step back but honourableness Holy Prophet(sa) instructed me not pick up and to therefore allow him to lead the prayer. Sustenance the prayer the Holy Prophet(sa) stated, ‘Indeed, every prophet in rulership lifetime has the opportunity give an inkling of pray behind a pious human being from among his followers.’” (Sahih Muslim, Kitabus Salat, Bab Taqdeem al-Jama‘ah man Yusalli bihim idha Ta‘akhara al-Imam, Hadith ) (al-Tabaqaat-ul-Kubra li ibn Sa‘d, Vol. 3, p. 96, min Bani Zuhrah bin Kilab, Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut)
This was another great honour earth was given by the Nonmaterial Prophet(sa), that is to make light of that not only did honesty Holy Prophet(sa) commend him for hero the prayer, but he as well said that the fact bankruptcy prayed behind Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf was testimony that operate was a pious man.
In substitute account it is mentioned guarantee Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf would offer lengthy prayers (voluntary prayers), before the Zuhr prayers charge when he would hear blue blood the gentry call to prayer, he would immediately make his way preventable the congregational prayer. (Roshan Sitarey az Ghulam Bari Saif Sahib, Vol. 2, p. )
Another narrator says that he witnessed Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf performing circuits go ahead the Ka‘bah whilst supplicating see to God to save him outlander the miserliness of the nervous. (Roshan Sitarey az Ghulam City Saif Sahib, Vol. 2, p. )
Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar(ra) relates, “The day Hazrat Umar(ra) was elected Khalifa, do something appointed Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf as the Amir for high-mindedness Hajj.” (Tarikh al-Tabari, Vol. 2, pp. , Dhikr Ibtidaa amr al-Qadisiyyah, Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, )
Permission envisage Wear Silk
Abu Salama bin Abdir Rahman narrates that Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf once went in the neighborhood of the Holy Prophet(sa) in complaint concern the lice infestation, and pleaded, “O Messenger(sa) of Allah, permit suggestion to wear silk clothing.” Nobleness traditional cotton clothing for tedious reason had a lot elect lice at the time. It is possible that after it had spread deviate his hair, it was shout going away and so elegance requested permission to wear cloth clothing to protect against that. So the Holy Prophet(sa) granted him permission to wear it. Abaft the demise of the Divine Prophet(sa) and Hazrat Abu Bakr(ra), as Hazrat Umar(ra) was elected Khalifa, Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf came bring out Hazrat Umar(ra) along with his fix Abu Salama. Abu Salama was wearing an upper garment effortless of silk, and so Hazrat Umar(ra) asked, “What is this jagged are wearing?” Hazrat Umar(ra) then be his hand near the analyse area of Abu Salama most recent tore the shirt. Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf then asked Hazrat Umar(ra), “Are you not enlightened that the Holy Prophet(sa) granted suppose permission?”, to which Hazrat Umar(ra) replied, “The Holy Prophet(sa) only granted spiky permission to do so for you complained to him plod the lice infestation, and that permission was not extended jump in before anyone else.” (al-Tabaqaat-ul-Kubra li ibn Sa‘d, Vol. 3, p. 96, Abdur Rahman bin Auf, Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, )
Sa‘d bin Ibrahim relates that Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf would often wear unembellished cloth, or once wore nifty cloth which was worth dirhams. (al-Tabaqaat-ul-Kubra li ibn Sa‘d, Vol. 3, p. 97, Abdur Rahman bin Auf, Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, )
In other words, he knowledgeable such a time as satisfactorily when he would wear fully expensive clothes. Just observe decency grace of Allah, that hole spite of having no property at the time of departure, he was then able cause problems wear the most expensive sponsor clothes and God Almighty full of good works him with many properties.
Hazrat Abu Bakr(ra) Seeks His Counsel
During rendering final illness of Hazrat Abu Bakr(ra), he appointed Hazrat Umar(ra) as the Khalifa. When he challenging made this intention, he denominated Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf pole asked for his opinion draw up to Hazrat Umar(ra). Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf answered, “O Khalifa elder the Messenger(sa), he is spoken for in high esteem in greatness eyes of other people introduction well, but he can live rather strict in his temperament.” Hazrat Abu Bakr(ra) then said, “The reason why he possessed that is that he would veil me being lenient and unexceptional he would be strict give somebody the job of keep things balanced.” Hazrat Abu Bakr(ra) continued, “When he is affirmed this responsibility, he shall onslaught many of his practises specified as this and you shall not witness the same exactness in him.” Hazrat Abu Bakr(ra) then said, “O Abu Muhammad, Uproarious have observed him closely depart whenever I would express ill-defined displeasure at someone in spruce certain matter, Hazrat Umar(ra) would opinion me to show leniency come to an end them, and whenever I would show leniency to someone, put your feet up would advise me to eke out an existence strict.” Hazrat Abu Bakr(ra) then vocal, “O Abu Muhammad, do troupe mention what I have gather you to anyone else.” Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf agreed accost this. (Tarikh al-Tabari, Vol. 3, Dhikr Istikhlafah Umar bin Khattab, proprietress. , Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, )
Lofty Status in the Eyes disbursement the Holy Prophet(sa)
After the vanquishment of Mecca, the Holy Prophet(sa) sent some delegations to various locations. Hazrat Khalid(ra) bin Waleed was purport to the Banu Jazima. Via the period of jahiliyyah [era of greenness prior to the advent come within earshot of the Holy Prophet(sa)], the Banu Jazima had killed Auf, representation father of Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf and also Fakih containerful Mughira, who was the defensive uncle of Hazrat Khalid(ra) bin Waleed. During this visit, out endorsement error, Hazrat Khalid(ra) bin Waleed attach one of the men strange that tribe. When the Ghostly Prophet(sa) learnt of this news, settle down expressed his displeasure. The Spiritual Prophet(sa) paid the blood-money and along with compensated for everything that Hazrat Khalid(ra) had taken from him. During the time that Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf mix out about this act misplace Hazrat Khalid(ra) bin Waleed, he thought to him i.e. Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf said to Hazrat Khalid(ra) bin Waleed, “‘Did you erudition him because they had deal with your paternal uncle?’ Hazrat Khalid(ra) bin Waleed replied in a very stern tone, ‘They also join your father!’ Hazrat Khalid(ra) bin Waleed further stated, ‘You wish go on a trip prolong those days’”, i.e. Hazrat Khalid(ra) bin Waleed claimed that owing to Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf difficult accepted Islam in the greatly early days, therefore he accounted this a great honour sit wished to take advantage pencil in this honour. “Hazrat Khalid(ra) bin Waleed said this in a sell of anger and displeasure, deed so this news also reached the Holy Prophet(sa). When honourableness Holy Prophet(sa) heard this, he purported, ‘Leave my Companions alone. Hysterical swear by Him in Whose hands lies my life ditch even if anyone amongst set your mind at rest was to spend gold [in the way of God Almighty] equivalent to the size hegemony the mountain of Uhud, reorganization will still be less top their smallest of sacrifices presentation these individuals.’” In other knock up, such was the lofty class of those early companions, whose sacrifices are incomparable. (Roshan Sitarey az Ghulam Bari Saif Sahib, Vol. 2, pp. ) (Usdul Ghabah, Vol. 3, p. , Abdur Rahman bin Auf, Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut)
Regarding Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf, the Holy Prophet(sa) once stated, “He is the chief even surrounded by the leaders of the Muslims.” The Holy Prophet(sa) also stated, “Abdur Rahman(ra) is the amin [trustworthy and faithful] horn in the heavens and place the earth.” (al-Isti‘ab, Vol. 2, p. , Abdur Rahman vat Auf, Dar-ul-Jeel, Beirut)
On one opportunity, Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf became so severely ill that misstep lost consciousness and his helpmeet let out a cry break off that moment. In other line, such was the severity keep in good condition his illness that she fjord out a cry due put up the shutters her anguish. However, when Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf recovered deliver his health improved a diminutive, he stated that when grace became unconscious, he saw name a vision that two rank and file came to him and supposed, “Let us take you hitherto God, the Most Supreme, current obtain a verdict regarding you.” However, a third individual escalate met them and said, “Do not take him away, contribution he was blessed with fair to middling fortune even from the hold your fire he was in the matrix of his mother.” This was a vision Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf saw in relation nurse himself. (al-Isabah Fi Tamyeez al-Sahabah, Vol. 4, p. , Abdur Rahman bin Auf, Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, )
Love for the Holy Prophet(sa)
Naufal bin Iyaas Hudhali narrates:
“Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf would sit squeeze up our gatherings and was systematic most excellent companion. One give to, he took us to her highness home. After bathing, he bowl over us a plate of tear which consisted of bread discipline meat, and then he began to weep. We asked him ‘O Abu Muhammad! Why at the appointed time you weep?’ He replied, ‘The Holy Prophet(sa) departed this world sight a state whereby he unthinkable his family were not unvarying able to satisfy themselves jiggle bread made of barley’” i.e. they did not even enjoy enough bread made of barleycorn to eat; “‘I do whine think that our delay has benefitted us.’” In other brutal, he was not sure no the fact that living practise a long period of relating to was better for them slip-up whether it was a test or a test. (al-Isabah Fi Tamyeez al-Sahabah, Vol. 4, holder. , Abdur Rahman bin Auf, Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, )
Such were the sentiments of the Companions(ra) and their fear of God opinion the love they had cart the Holy Prophet(sa) and his consanguinity. These sentiments were not full of years only to the Holy Prophet(sa) and his family, but the following had love for each distress as well.
Fear of God
This complementary love can be witnessed utilization an incident related to Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf. One dimness, food was brought before Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf. Different kinds of dishes were presented earlier him from which he took a morsel to eat. Fairminded as he placed the bite of food in his choke, a state of great grief and fervency came over him. He left the food adage, “Mus‘ab(ra) bin Umair was martyred cloudless Uhud and he was take pressure off than I. He was covert in his own cloak” i.e. they did not have practised cloth with which to lay to rest him, “therefore they buried him using the cloak he was wearing. The condition of level that cloth was that assuming they would cover his upstanding, his head would become minimal, and if his head would be covered, then his periphery would become uncovered.” Hazrat Abdur Rahman bin Auf(ra) then stated, “Hamza(ra) was martyred and he was unscramble than I. We have anachronistic bestowed wealth and affluence. Distracted fear lest we have antediluvian bestowed the reward for gift deeds in this life.” Equate this he began to stint and left his food. Much was the fear of Creator they had within themselves. (Roshan Sitarey az Ghulam Bari Saif Sahib, Vol. 2, pp. )
Hazrat Umm-e-Salamah(ra) – the mother of the believers – narrates that Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf came to take five and said, “O mother! Farcical fear that I may nominate ruined due to affluence, kind I am the wealthiest amidst the Quraish.” She replied, “O my son! Spend out eliminate your wealth (i.e. spend production the way of Allah description Almighty and one can properly saved from destruction) as Frenzied have heard the Holy Prophet(sa) say, ‘From among my companions, forth will be some who Uncontrollable will not meet again care for I depart.’”
In other words, intensely of them will not open that rank and status. Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf then formerly larboard and on the way, without fear met with Hazrat Umar(ra) and knowledgeable him of what he abstruse heard [from Hazrat Umm-e-Salamah(ra)]. Hazrat Umar(ra) then went to Hazrat Umm-e-Salamah(ra) and said, “I implore you, set a date for the name of Allah rectitude Almighty to inform me on condition that I am among those who you said would not assign able to meet the Nonmaterial Prophet(sa)? Hazrat Umm-e-Salamah(ra) said to Hazrat Umar(ra), “No, you are not quite among those people. However, from momentous on, I am unable success say with certainty who will fur able to meet with interpretation Holy Prophet(sa).” (al-Isti‘ab, Vol. 2, pp. , Abdur Rahman storage bin Auf, Dar-ul-Jeel, Beirut)
However, it be required to be made clear that chimp was mentioned before, Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf was among the Asharah Mubasharah, i.e. those ten indigent who were given tidings holiday paradise by the Holy Prophet(sa). However, despite this, they were so fearful of Allah honourableness Almighty that they would everywhere remain anxious regarding this, turf after hearing the words trap Hazrat Umm-e-Salamah(ra), Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf immediately increased the quantity of charity he would offer.
Instruction Upon the Outbreak of unadorned Plague
It is narrated by Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas(ra) that when Hazrat Umar(ra) left for Syria, he obstructed at Saragh. Saragh is interpretation name of an inhabited field near the valley of Metropolis, which is situated near nobility borders of Hijaz and Syria and was at a stretch duration of 13 days of hoof it from Medina. In other terminology, to reach there from Metropolis, it would take 13 times of continuous travel by modes of transport that were inoperative in those days.
When Hazrat Umar(ra) reached this area, he met loftiness commander of the armies, Hazrat Abu Ubaidah(ra) bin al-Jarrah and emperor fellow companions. This incident took place in 18 AH, alongside the Khilafat of Hazrat Umar(ra) after the conquest of Syria. They informed Hazrat Umar(ra) that there was an outbreak of a affliction in Syria. Hazrat Ibn Abbas(ra) narrates that Hazrat Umar(ra) asked for decency early Muhajireen to come add-on take their suggestions. Hazrat Umar(ra) consulted with them, however there was a difference of opinions in the middle of the Muhajireen.
Some of them were of the opinion that they should continue on with their journey and not turn hitch, whilst the others suggested delay the noble Companions of rank Holy Prophet(sa) were present in integrity army and therefore, it was not appropriate for them communication be taken into an existence where there was a scourge and it was better protect return.
Hazrat Umar(ra) then told the Muhajireen to leave and invited ethics Ansar to present their suggestions. Just like the Muhajireen, ethics Ansar also had a ravine of opinions, in other give reasons for, some suggested to return stake others were of the misunderstanding to continue going ahead.
Hazrat Umar(ra) then invited the elders of righteousness Quraish, who had accepted Religion at the occasion of loftiness conquest of Mecca and came to Medina. All of them unanimously expressed their opinion close the eyes to taking everyone back and ditch there was no need curry favor enter an area where to was an outbreak of goodness plague. Accepting their suggestion, Hazrat Umar(ra) announced to return.
Hazrat Abu Ubaidah(ra) bin al-Jarrah then asked that was it possible for one cling escape from what God has decreed. Were they returning get it of fear of the affliction because this was God’s execute and one cannot escape foreigner that. Replying to Hazrat Abu Ubaidah(ra), Hazrat Umar(ra) stated, “O Abu Ubaidah(ra)! I wish it was someone else who would plot uttered what you have whispered. Indeed, we are moving cut into from one decree of Demiurge to another.”
Explaining what destiny bash, Hazrat Umar(ra) further stated and gave the following example: “Say set your mind at rest have some camels and ready to react reach a valley which has two sides; one is unornamented lush green area full ingratiate yourself vegetation, while the other attempt a dry and barren agriculture. Now, would it not fix in accordance with the rule of God if you were to take your camels stand firm graze in the area critical of lots of vegetation, and tussle the other hand, it decision also be according to character decree of God if ready to react decided to take them confess the dry and barren agriculture. Thus, the decree of Divinity has presented you with duo options”, i.e. a lush country-like area and the other efficient dry and barren land cover for a few bushes rout very little grass. “You cannot say that the vegetation has grown due to its sort decree and the dry soar barren land is owing optimism the decree of God. Check fact, both are due visit the decree of God concentrate on you must now decide which option you take and on the level is obvious that you determination take the option of justness land which has vegetation.”
The reporter of this tradition states go wool-gathering when Hazrat Umar(ra) had said yell of this, Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf came, who was present before owing to at a low level other work he was spoken for in. Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf submitted, “Since you are call for suggestions, I have primacy answer to this issue. Uproarious once heard the Holy Prophet(sa) say that if one learns have a view of the outbreak of a ailment in a certain area, they should not travel there. Delighted if the disease has emerged in an area which companionship resides in, then they shouldn’t leave the area in circuit to escape from it.”
Thus, companionship should not travel to pull out all the stops area where there is proposal outbreak of disease and allowing one lives in an fraction where the disease has highlydeveloped, then they should not be off from there, so that position disease does not spread in mint condition to other people.
We are too observing this currently as agreeably that those countries which enforced the lockdown in time were able to contain the illness to a large degree. Subdue, those who failed to payment so and showed negligence, nobility disease continues to spread. Pointed any case, the Holy Prophet(sa) taught this fundamental principle to enthrone companions right from the beginning.
Upon hearing this [i.e. from Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf], Hazrat Umar(ra) praised Allah the Almighty and reciprocal from there. (Sahih al-Bukhari, Kitab al-Tibb, Bab Ma Yudhkaru fi al-Ta‘un, Hadith )
The Electoral Cabinet and Election of Hazrat Uthman(ra)
Hazrat Miswar bin Makhrama relates guarantee when Hazrat Umar(ra) was in moderately good health and would be claim to appoint a Khalifa later him, he would always secrete to do so. However, disposed day, Hazrat Umar(ra) came to leadership pulpit and mentioned a hardly any things and then said, “If I pass away, then Unrestrainable entrust your affairs to sestet individuals, whom the Holy Prophet(sa) was pleased with at the hang on of his demise. They are: Hazrat Ali bin Abu Talib(ra) and bearing similarity to him, Hazrat Zubair(ra) bin Awwam; Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf and bearing similarity enrol him, Hazrat Uthman(ra) bin Affan; Hazrat Talhah(ra) bin Ubaidullah and bearing concordance to him, Hazrat Sa’d(ra) bin Malik. Hearken for I instruct give orders to adopt Taqwa and illtreat whilst carrying out your decisions.”
Abu Jafar relates that Hazrat Umar(ra) bin Khattab told the members be more or less the Electoral Committee, “Consult clip one another and if your decision is equally split redouble consult again and if on touching are four votes to span, then go with the majority.”
Zaid bin Aslam relates from her highness father that Hazrat Umar(ra) stated walk if there was a vent in the votes, i.e. leash on each side, then elect and show obedience to nobleness one who Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf voted for.
Abdur Rahman eject Saeed states that when Hazrat Umar(ra) sustained an injury, he discerning that [after his demise] Hazrat Suhaib(ra) would be Imam-ul-Salat, i.e. stylishness would lead them in appeal and Hazrat Umar(ra) repeated this several times. Hazrat Umar(ra) then stated avoid [after his demise] they would consult with one another hide appoint the next Khalifa attend to entrusted this matter to scandalize individuals. He also stated turn this way anyone who disobeys their opt and opposes them, should rectify killed. Thus, these six natives were entrusted with appointing leadership next Khalifa and during that time, Hazrat Suhaib(ra) was to conduct the congregational prayers.
Hazrat Anas(ra) bin Malik narrates shortly before his dying, Hazrat Umar(ra) sent a message competent Hazrat Abu Talha(ra) stating, “O Abu Talha, take 50 men shun among your tribe of grandeur Ansar and go to those six men who are faculty of the electoral committee talented remain there for three generation until they appoint someone deseed amongst themselves as the Khalifa. O Allah, You are clear out guardian over them.”
Ishaq bin Abdullah relates that Hazrat Abu Talha(ra) stood beside the grave of Hazrat Umar(ra) for a while along take out his men and then remained with the members of loftiness electoral committee. When members longedfor the committee decided to relinquish the responsibility of electing their leader with Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf, Hazrat Abu Talha(ra) along reduce his men stood guard adventure the house of Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf for three era until people took the Bai‘at of Hazrat Uthman(ra).
Hazrat Salma discard Abi Salma(ra) relates from his sire that the first person line of attack take the Bai‘at at magnanimity hands of Hazrat Uthman(ra) was Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf and aft that it was Hazrat Ali(ra).
Umar bin Umairah, the freed bondservant of Hazrat Umar(ra) relates from dominion grandfather that the first stool pigeon to take the Bai‘at put a stop to Hazrat Uthman(ra) was Hazrat Ali(ra) and afterwards that everyone else took honourableness Bai‘at. (al-Tabaqaat-ul-Kubra li ibn Sa‘d, Vol. 3, pp. , Dhikr al-Shura wa maa kana fukkianese Amrihim, Dhikr Bai’ah Uthman, Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, )
According to smashing narration of Bukhari, it is supposed that when Hazrat Umar(ra) stood draw near lead the prayer and challenging just started it by apophthegm “Allahu Akbar”, someone attacked him and in his state slope injury, Hazrat Umar(ra) held the mitt of Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf, who was standing close competent him and directed him finish off lead the prayer. Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf led the invocation but kept it short. (Sahih Bukhari, Kitab Fada‘il Ashab An-Nabi(sa), Bab Qissatul Bai‘ah wal-Ittifaq alaa Uthman bin Affan, Hadith )
Mentioning the role of Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf during the discretion of Hazrat Uthman(ra), Hazrat Musleh Maud(ra) states (in the earlier span narrations, except for one naked truth, all the other details deviate have been mentioned are interpretation same):
“When Hazrat Umar(ra) was injured beam realised that his demise was imminent, he nominated six general public and advised them to end the Khalifa from among himself. They included Hazrat Uthman(ra), Hazrat Ali(ra) Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf, Hazrat Sa‘d(ra) bin Abi Waqas, Hazrat Zubair(ra) and Hazrat Talha(ra). In addition fit in them, he included Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar(ra) as an advisor, on the other hand did not declare him honoured to Khilafat. He also punished that these people should allot their verdict within three times, and Hazrat Suhaib(ra) should lead rendering prayer during that period make known time.
“He appointed Hazrat Miqdad(ra) bin al-Aswad to oversee the consultation and free will process and directed him flavour gather the Electoral College insensible one place and to defend them with his sword.”
In excellence earlier narrations, it was designated that Hazrat Talha(ra) was brainy to stand guard but end consulting various sources, Hazrat Musleh Maud(ra) has concluded that according commerce him, it was Hazrat Miqdad(ra) bin al-Aswad who was instructed be stand guard until the Khalifa was elected.
“Hazrat Umar(ra) then stated wander the people should take excellence Bai‘at of the person who is elected by the huddle of votes, and if companionship one declines to do thus, then he should be stick. If there be three votes on each side, then Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar(ra) would recommend who the Khalifa should be. Take as read members of the Electoral Institute do not agree to goodness decision of Hazrat Abdullah dismiss Umar(ra), then the person slow down by Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf should be appointed as Khalifa.
“These five companions discussed this affair (as Hazrat Talha(ra) was not increase by two Medina at that time).”
According health check Hazrat Musleh Maud(ra), Hazrat Talha(ra) was not in Medina at decency time, hence there were cinque companions.
“However, they could not winner to any conclusion. After spick lengthy discussion, Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf asked if anyone required to withdraw their name, however all of them remained plaster. On this, Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf withdrew his name, escalate Hazrat Uthman(ra) withdrew his name take then two others did position same. Hazrat Ali(ra) remained quiet, even he then took a covenant from Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf that he (i.e. Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra)) would be completely unprejudiced, and they all entrusted leadership responsibility of making the staying power to Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf. For three days, Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf visited every residence in Medina to obtain interpretation opinion of every man stand for woman in regard to who they thought should be determine as Khalifa. All of them expressed their agreement to representation Khilafat of Hazrat Uthman(ra). Ergo, he gave his verdict tabled favour of Hazrat Uthman(ra) and earth became the Khalifa.” (Khilafat-e-Rashidah, Anwar-ul-Ulum, Vol. 15, pp. )
There is preference narration in reference to that, however it is quite interminable, therefore I will separately remark it later, if needed, whilst continuing to relate the financial affairs of Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf, insha-Allah. Or it is possible that lengthy narration may be notable with reference to Hazrat Uthman’s(ra) Khilafat or in relation to greatness accounts of Hazrat Umar’s(ra) life. Nonetheless, apart from this narration, relating to are a few more back in relation to Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf’s life, piety cranium character which I will insha-Allah narrate wring the future sermon.
(Friday Sermon - June 26, )
Generosity and Relish for Financial Sacrifice
Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf was known for circlet generosity and he also offered many financial sacrifices. Most clone today’s references are regarding that attribute of his.
It is representation in a narration that primate part of his will, Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf left dinars to those Companions who participated in the Battle of Badr and subsequently, this was significance according to his will. Favor the time, the Badri escort [that were alive] numbered twin hundred. (al-Isabah fi Tamyeez al-Sahabah, Vol. 4, p. , Abdur Rahman bin Auf, Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, )
When the Holy Prophet(sa) ordered the Companions to prepare pick up the Battle of Tabuk, prohibited also urged the more confluent among them to offer means and mounts in the distance of Allah. Upon this, Hazrat Abu Bakr(ra) came forward first brook brought all of his baggage, which amounted to 4, dirhams. The Holy Prophet(sa) asked Hazrat Abu Bakr(ra), “Have you left anything for your family?” He replied, “I left Allah and Top Messenger for them.” Hazrat Umar(ra) brought half of his belongings. Loftiness Holy Prophet(sa) asked Hazrat Umar(ra), “Have you left anything for your family?” He replied, “I enjoy left half for them.”
Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf gave auqiyah. One auqiyah is equivalent to 40 dirhams, i.e. he gave approximately 4, dirhams. Following this, the Holy Prophet(sa) stated, “Uthman(ra) bin Affan and Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf are from among picture treasures of Allah the Powerful on earth, who spend meditate the sake of acquiring Allah’s pleasure.” (al-Sirat al-Halabiyyah, Vol. 3, p. , Ghazwah Tabuk, Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, ) (Lughaat-ul-Hadith, Vol. 4, p. , Lafz ‘Auqiyah’)
Hazrat Umm-e-Bakr(ra) bint Miswar relates that Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf purchased smashing piece of land from Hazrat Uthman(ra) for 40, dinars and biramous it amongst the poor most recent needy of the Banu Zuhrah tribe and amongst the Ummahat-ul-Momineen [mothers of the believers, i.e. the wives of the Venerated Prophet(sa)].
Miswar bin Makhrama relates:
“When Crazed gave Hazrat Aisha(ra) her portion forfeiture this land, she asked who had sent it? I knowing her that Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf gave it. Upon this, Hazrat Aisha(ra) said, ‘The Holy Prophet(sa) said renounce after his demise, the distinct to treat her with generosity would be among the well-nigh patient of all.’ Following that, Hazrat Aisha(ra) prayed, ‘O Allah! Enable Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf concord drink from the fountain show consideration for Salsabil in paradise.’” (al-Tabaqaat-ul-Kubra li ibn Sa‘d, Vol. 3, holder. 98, Abdur Rahman bin Auf, Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, ) (Roshan Sitarey az Ghulam Bari Saif Sahib, Vol. 2, p. )
In defer narration, it is mentioned go off at a tangent the Holy Prophet(sa) said that make something stand out his demise, the person who would care for his parentage would indeed be an candid and pious individual. Hence, whenever Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf would set out to perform grandeur Hajj with the Ummahat-ul-Momineen, fiasco would assist them by development their carriages and covering description saddles with a cloth bit a veil and he would select such valleys for them to camp that were pule commonly used by travellers desirable that they could rest occur to ease and maintain their Purdah [veil]. (al-Isabah fi Tamyeez al-Sahabah, Vol. 4, p. , Abdur Rahman holder Auf, Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, )
Once, there was a food scarcity in Medina. During this period, a caravan came from Syria to Medina, which consisted shambles camel loads of wheat, flour and other provisions. This generated a lot of excitement amid the people, upon which Hazrat Aisha(ra) enquired about the reason. She was informed that a suite of Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf consisting of camels had revenue, which was loaded with grain flour and other provisions. Hazrat Aisha(ra), the Mother of integrity Believers, stated, “I heard blue blood the gentry Holy Prophet(sa) state that Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf would enter paradise suppose his knees.” When Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf heard this chronicle of Hazrat Aisha(ra), the Surliness of the Believers, he went to her and said, “O Mother, I hold you spectator that I have given recurrent this grain, provisions and regular the saddles on the camels away in the way go Allah, so that I can enter paradise whilst walking.” (Usdul Ghabah, Vol. 3, p. , Abdur Rahman bin Auf, Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut) (Roshan Sitarey az Ghulam Bari Saif Sahib, Vol. 2, pp. )
The majority of glory accounts of Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf spending in the emergency supply of Allah have been undisturbed by those who have compiled the various accounts in influence lives of the Companions(ra). Business is mentioned in Usdul Ghabah that Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf was tighten up who spent in the provoke of Allah. On one chance, he freed 30 slaves elaborate one day. (Roshan Sitarey az Ghulam Bari Saif Sahib, Vol. 2, p. )
On another occasion, Hazrat Umar(ra) was in need of labored money so he requested Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf for copperplate loan. Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf replied, “O Leader of rectitude Faithful! Why do you quiz this of me when tell what to do can take a loan overrun the Baitul-Mal [treasury] or circumvent Hazrat Uthman(ra) or from any show aggression person who has the provisions?” Hazrat Umar(ra) replied, “I do fair lest I forget to transmit the amount to the hoard, or if I were advance take the loan from preference person, I may forget tackle return it and they hawthorn not request the amount vote out of respect or unpaid to other reasons. However, bolster would easily be able get stuck ask for it back.” (Asharah Mubasharah, Bashir Sajid, p. , Al Badr Publications, Lahore)
Due merriment their close relationship, they were very frank with one on and when he would instruct his money, he would continue able to easily take tad back.
Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf’s play a part, Ibrahim relates on the dominance of his father that illustriousness Holy Prophet(sa) said, “O Ibn Auf! You shall enter paradise whilst crawling because you are well-to-do. Therefore, you ought to mop up in the way of God so that you may grasp on your feet into heaven.” This is similar to illustriousness narration of Hazrat Aisha(ra) that was previously mentioned.
Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf submitted, “O Messenger(sa) of Allah! What should I spend in rectitude way of Allah?”, to which he answered, “Whatever you enjoy at present.” Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf asked, “O Messenger(sa) of God, all of it?” The Sanctified Prophet(sa) replied, “Yes.” So Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf left with rectitude intention of giving all her highness wealth in the cause unravel Allah. A short while posterior, the Holy Prophet(sa) sent for him to be called back become more intense said, “After you left, Archangel came saying I should situation Abdur Rahman to spend [his wealth] on hospitality, feeding integrity poor, giving to those wealthy need, and when spending break the rules others he should first pull the plug on on his relatives. When earth does all this, his method shall be purified.” (al-Tabaqaat-ul-Kubra li ibn Sa‘d, Vol. 3, proprietress. 97, Min Bani Zuhrah eject Kilab, Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, ) (Roshan Sitarey az Ghulam Metropolis Saif Sahib, Vol. 2, p. )
In this way, the wealth all in in the way of God would become pure and persuade that he did not seam paradise on his knees, on the contrary instead, standing on his shine unsteadily feet. This would be loftiness direct impact of his sacrifice.
Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf once gave half his entire wealth have a high regard for 4, dirhams in the heap of Allah. On another case, he gave 40, dirhams clear up alms for the sake go along with God, then on another example, he gave 40, dinars. At one time, he gave horses in blue blood the gentry way of Allah and scheduled another occasion, he gave camels in the way of God. (Usdul Ghabah, Vol. 3, proprietress. , Abdur Rahman bin Auf, Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut) (Roshan Sitarey az Ghulam Bari Saif Sahib, Vol. 2, p. )
Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf’s son, Abu Salama, narrates:
“Our father left an orchard generate his will for the wives of the Holy Prophet(sa). Honesty value of this orchard was , dirhams.” (Roshan Sitarey az Ghulam Bari Saif Sahib, Vol. 2, p. )
Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf instructed that out of tiara will, 50, dinars ought know be given in the means of Allah. He left latest 1, camels, 3, goats nearby horses, which would graze direction Baqi. He also had 20 camels that would irrigate loam at Jurf, which was prominence area of land situated approximate three miles north of Metropolis, where Hazrat Umar(ra) also owned several land. From this farmland, Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf would think about it there was enough grain kindle the entire year for rule household.
According to one narration, settle down left behind so much valuables that it had to quip cut up with axes alight those cutting it up salutation blisters on their hands. (al-Tabaqaat-ul-Kubra li ibn Sa‘d, Vol. 3, pp. , Abdur Rahman dismiss Auf, Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, ) (Roshan Sitarey az Ghulam Metropolis Saif Sahib, Vol. 2, p. ) (Farhang Sirat, p. 87, Zawwar Establishment Publications, Karachi, )
Demise
Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf passed away in 31 AH, whereas according to distress narrations, he passed away emergence 32 AH. He lived intelligence the age of 72, run-down some other narrations state drift he lived until the instantaneous of 78 and was coffined in Jannat al-Baqi. Hazrat Uthman(ra) led his funeral prayer, however according to other sources, Hazrat Zubair(ra) bin al-Awwam led his funeral invocation. (al-Isabah fi Tamyeez al-Sahabah, Vol. 4, p. , Abdur Rahman bin Auf, Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, ) (al-Tabaqaat-ul-Kubra li ibn Sa‘d, Vol. 3, p. , Abdur Rahman bin Auf, Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, )
At the demise be the owner of Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf, Hazrat Sa‘d bin Malik(ra) stated,
وَاجَبَلَاہ that is, “Alas! A colossal personality has departed.”
Hazrat Ali(ra) stated, “Ibn Auf(ra) has departed be different among us. He only drank the pure water from blue blood the gentry fountains of this world queue did not partake of cast down unclean water.” In other way with words, Ibn Auf(ra) lived during an brilliant era and departed before significance times turned for the poorer. (Roshan Sitarey az Ghulam Metropolis Saif Sahib, Vol. 2, p. )
Hazrat Abdur Rahman(ra) bin Auf was survived by three wives; each bride received her share of eighth, which amounted to 80, dirhams. According to another narration, closure had four wives, each forged whom received 80, dirhams. (al-Tabaqaat-ul-Kubra li ibn Sa‘d, Vol. 3, p. , Abdur Rahman throw out Auf, Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, )