{"id":3731,"date":"2022-11-11T08:49:42","date_gmt":"2022-11-11T08:49:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/talimiboardkzn.org\/?p=3731"},"modified":"2023-02-04T08:00:34","modified_gmt":"2023-02-04T08:00:34","slug":"hadhrat-sad-bin-muaaz-al-ansaari-radiyallahu-anhu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/talimiboardkzn.org\/?p=3731","title":{"rendered":"Hadhrat Sa\u2019d bin Muaaz Al-Ansaari radiyallahu anhu"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hadhrat Sa\u2019d bin Muaaz Al-Ansaari radiyallahu anhu is amongst the many stalwarts of Islam, who sacrificed their time, youth, wealth and life for Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam and his noble cause. He hailed from the famous city, Yathrib (Madinah Munawwarah) and was a man of great dignity and honour. He was the leader of the Aws tribe and was well known for his courage, bravery, hospitality and self-sacrifice.<\/p>\n

Prior to the coming of Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam, the Arabs in Madinah Munawwarah like the Makkans worshipped idols and made Sajdah (prostrated) before them. They would carve idols with their own hands and then believed them to be their gods. Centuries had passed in this way and they remained steeped in idol worship. The people of Yathrib (Madinah Munawwarah) heard that a prophet has appeared in Makkah and is propagating a new religion. They were shocked to hear this news. \u201cWhat new religion is this?\u201d they asked each other.<\/p>\n

After some time, Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam sent a young Sahaabi to Madinah by the name of Mus\u2019ab bin Umair radiyallahu anhu. He stayed at the home of As\u2019ad bin Zurarah radiyallahu anhu. Here, he began the work of da\u2019wat and tableegh, inviting people towards Islam. People were attracted to his talks and were wonderstruck by his beautiful recitation of the Qur-aan Shareef. \u201cThis is not the words of any man\u201d they exclaimed. Once, a young leader of the Ansaar, Usaid bin Hudair, heard the sermon of Musab bin Umair radiyallahu anhu. He was so affected by the beautiful recitation of the Qur-aan Shareef that he immediately accepted Islam. Upon accepting Islam, he felt it is his obligation to invite others into Islam as well. His eyes were set on his close friend Sa\u2019d bin Muaaz. \u201cIf S\u2019ad embraces Islam\u201d he said, \u201cevery member of the Aws tribe will accept Islam.\u201d<\/p>\n

Usaid bin Hudhair radiyallahu anhu set out to meet his friend Sa\u2019d and related to him all that he had heard from Musab bin Umair radiyallahu anhu. \u201cWhy don\u2019t you go and listen to his talks? I did not find anything objectionable in his words\u201d said Usaid. When Sa\u2019d heard this news, he flew into a rage. Wielding his sword, he set out towards the home of As\u2019ad bin Zurarah radiyallahu anhu (the host of Hadhrat Mus\u2019ab radiyallahu anhu). As he reached As\u2019ad\u2019s home S\u2019ad shouted, \u201cIf it were not that you are related to me, I would have finished you off with this sword. Have you brought this man here to deceive our people?\u201d<\/p>\n

On seeing Sa\u2019d\u2019s fury, Mus\u2019ab radiyallahu anhu retorted, \u201cS\u2019ad! Is it possible for you to sit down and listen to me for a few moments? If you like what you hear you may accept it otherwise you are free to do as you please.\u201d \u201cOkay,\u201d replied S\u2019ad, \u201cThat is rather fair.\u201d Saying this, he sat down. Mus\u2018ab radiyallahu anhu presented the truth of Islam before him and he recited a few verses of the Qur-aan Shareef to him. He barely heard the verses of the Qur-aan Shareef when the colour of his face changed. He immediately pleaded to Musab radiyallahu anhu, \u201cHow do I enter into this religion?\u201d Mus\u2018ab radiyallahu anhu replied: \u201cFirstly, you should cleanse your clothing and take a bath. Recite the Kalimah Shahaadah and perform two Rakaats of Salaah.\u201d Without any delay, S\u2019ad got up, took a bath, recited the Kalimah Shahaadah and performed two Rakaats of Salaah. He now, headed towards his people. As they saw him coming from a distance, they realized that something had happened. There was something different about him. When he reached their gathering, S\u2019ad radiyallahu anhu addressed them saying: \u201cWhat do you people think of me?\u201d In one voice they all shouted: \u201cYou are our leader. As far as your discretion and advice is concerned, you are the best amongst us.\u201d S\u2019ad radiyallahu anhu said: \u201cBy Allah! I will never speak to any of you until everyone of you believes in Allah Ta\u2019ala and His Rasool sallallahu alayhi wasallam.\u201d Before nightfall, not a single man or woman of the Banu \u2018Abdul-Ashal tribe were left without embracing Islam. This incident was the most memorable event in spreading Islam. There is no Sahaabi that is equal to Sa\u2019d bin Muaaz radiyallahu anhu in this virtue.<\/p>\n

After accepting Islam, there was nothing more beloved to Sa\u2019d radiyallahu anhu than Allah Ta\u2019ala and His Rasool sallallahu alayhi wasallam. Islam became so beloved to him that even if his best friends spoke ill of Nabi sallallahu alayhi wasallam he was prepared to wage war against them.<\/p>\n

Umayyah bin Khalaf,[1]<\/a> the cruel master of Hadhrat Bilal radiyallahu anhu was a close friend of Sa\u2019d bin Muaaz radiyallahu anhu. When Umayyah would travel to Syria on business, he would stay over in Madinah Munawwarah at the residence of S\u2019ad bin Mu\u2019aaz radiyallahu anhu and when S\u2019ad radiyallahu anhu would come to Makkah Mukarramah, he would stay over at Umayyah\u2019s house. On one occasion, after the Hijrah of Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam, S\u2019ad bin Mu\u2019aaz radiyallahu anhu decided to perform Umrah. He came to Makkah Mukarramah and as was his previous arrangement, stayed over at Umayyah\u2019s place. As he settled down, S\u2019ad bin Mu\u2019aaz radiyallahu anhu requested Umayyah to take him to the Haram Shareef for Tawaaf at a time when the Haram Shareef was quiet. Umayyah took S\u2019ad radiyallahu anhu to the Haram Shareef during the early afternoon. Whilst he was making Tawaaf, Abu Jahal appeared before them demanding: \u201cO Abu Safwaan! (This was the title of Umayyah) Who is this person with you?\u201d \u201cThis is S\u2019ad,\u201d replied Umayyah. Abu Jahal snapped: \u201cI see that he is performing Tawaaf with such ease and comfort. Why do you provide assistance and refuge to such irreligious people?\u201d Addressing S\u2019ad bin Mu\u2019aaz radiyallahu anhu, Abu Jahal warned: \u201cS\u2019ad! I swear by Allah, that if Abu Safwaan (Umayyah) was not with you, you would not have returned safely from here.\u201d S\u2019ad radiyallahu anhu retorted: \u201cIf you prevent me from performing Tawaaf, by Allah, I will ensure that your access to Syria through Madinah is stopped.\u201d When Umayyah heard this he said to S\u2019ad radiyallahu anhu: \u201cDo not raise your voice before Abul Hakam (Abu Jahal). He is the chief of this valley.\u201d Furiously, S\u2019ad radiyallahu anhu turned to Umayyah and retorted: \u201cUmayyah! Let it be. I have heard Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam predicting that you would be slain at the hands of his companions.\u201d Umayyah began shivering with fright. He anxiously asked: \u201cWill I be killed in Makkah?\u201d S\u2019ad I replied: \u201cI have no idea of the exact location where you will be put to death but this is what Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam said about you.\u201d On hearing this, Umayyah was flung into an overwhelming state of panic and anxiety. He hastened to his wife Umm-e-Safwaan and narrated the entire incident to her. Since that day Umayyah was always uneasy and restless. Every moment he feared death. Eventually, he was killed in Badr by the Sahaabah of Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam.<\/p>\n

Hadhrat Sa\u2019d bin Muaaz radiyallahu anhu spent his entire life in the service of Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam. At every occasion he showed his allegiance to Islam and stood up for the protection of Deen. On the occasion of Badr he stood out amongst others and showed his deep love for Rasuluallah sallallahu alayhi wasallam. The Sahaabah (radiyallahu anhum)<\/em> were not prepared for battle when they left Madinah Munawwarah. They had come out to attack the caravan of Abu Sufyaan which was passing Madinah. One or two days into the journey, Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam was informed about the departure of the Quraysh from Makkah and requested the Sahaabah (radiyallahu anhum) to prepare for imminent battle. The Sahaabah (radiyallahu anhum) were not ready for battle. Some of them were initially hesitant (because they did not leave home with the intention of engaging in hostilities). Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam was very concerned. He called up a mashwarah with the Sahaabah radiyallahu anhum and addressed them saying, \u201cO people! What is your opinion in this regard? Give me your Mashwarah.\u201d<\/p>\n

On this occasion Hadhrat S\u2019ad bin Mu\u2019aaz radiyallahu anhu promptly understood what Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam meant. He instantly submitted: \u201cO Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam! Perhaps your speech is directed to the Ansaar?\u201d Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam replied in the affirmative.\u00a0 Upon this, Hadhrat S\u2019ad bin Mu\u2019aaz radiyallahu anhu passionately declared:<\/p>\n

\u201cO Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam<\/em>! We affirmed our Imaan in you, we believe in you, we bear testimony to the fact that whatever you came with is the truth and upon this we had wholeheartedly pledged our absolute submission. O Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam<\/em>! Perhaps you emerged from Madinah with a specific purpose but Allah Ta\u2019ala has brought about something else. Proceed as you deem fit. You may maintain ties with whom you wish and you may sever ties with whomsoever you wish. You may enter into a peace agreement with whom you wish and you may engage in battle with whom you wish. We are with you all the way. You may take from our wealth whatever you please and you may bestow upon us whatever you please. Whatever you take from our wealth would be dearer to us than what you would leave behind, and whatever you command us to do, we will unquestionably abide by it. If you instruct us to set off for Barkul-Ghamaad with you, we will eagerly accompany you. I swear by the Being Who has sent you with the truth, if you instruct us to leap into the ocean we would eagerly hurl ourselves into it and none of us would be left behind. We do not detest confronting the enemy. Yes, during the heat of battle we are tolerant and we are committed to meet the enemy head-on. We hope Allah Ta\u2019ala will give us the ability to do something that would bring about the coolness of your eyes. So, in the name of Allah, take us along with you.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Nabi\u00a0 sallallahu alayhi wasallam was most pleased on hearing the speech of Sa\u2019d bin Muaaz radiyallahu anhu. Upon setting the army in their positions, Nabi sallallahu alayhi wasallam handed the flag of the Aws to Hadhrat S\u2019ad bin Muaaz radiyallahu anhu. During the preparations for the Battle of Badr, Hadhrat S\u2019ad bin Mu\u2019aaz radiyallahu anhu stood guard at the door of the hut of Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam, wielding his sword. He spent the entire night outside the hut guarding Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam.<\/p>\n

There is another incident mentioned in the books of History that shows the big heartedness of Hadhrat Sad bin Muaaz radiyallahu anhu and the Ansaar of Madinah. When the spoils of war arrived from the Banu Nadheer, Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam decided to distribute the entire share to the Muhaajireen. The reason for this was that the Ansaar were looking after all the needs of the Muhajireen. Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam wanted to lessen the burden of the Ansaar and make the Muahjireen independent from the Ansaar. The Ansaar, due to their sincerity and selflessness, did not regard this as a burden but rather as a source of coolness to their eyes. Nonetheless, Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam summoned the Ansaar and formally addressed them. In this address, after praising Allah Ta\u2019ala, he paid tribute to the sacrifices of the Ansaar and their good conduct to their fellow brethren, the Muhaajireen. He then said: \u201cO people of the Ansaar! If you wish, I am prepared to distribute the wealth of the Banu Nadheer equally between you and the Muhaajireen and they will continue sharing your wealth as they did in the past or if you wish, I will distribute it solely amongst the Muhaajireen. They will then leave your homes and sustain themselves.\u201d S\u2019ad bin \u2018Ubaadah radiyallahu anhu and S\u2019ad bin Mu\u2019aaz radiyallahu anhu, the leaders of the Ansaar immediately submitted: \u201cO Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam! We would be delighted if you distribute this wealth amongst the Muhaajireen only. They are still at liberty to live in our homes and partake of our meals as they did in the past.\u201d<\/p>\n

In the battle of Khandaq, he was struck on his neck with an arrow and as the blood gushed from his wound, he made the following dua:<\/p>\n

\u201cO Allah! If this battle with the Quraysh is bound to last (for some time) then allow me to live as I have no yearning greater than to fight those who put Your Messenger through such hardship, falsified him and evicted him from the Haram Shareef. O Allah! If this is the end of the war, make this injury a source of my martyrdom and do not take my life until I am able to cool my eyes with the humiliation of the Banu Qurayzah [2]<\/strong><\/a>.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Nabi sallallahu alayhi wasallam had barely removed his armour after the battle of Khandaq, when Hadhrat Jibraaeel alayis salaam commanded him to head towards the Banu Quraizah. The Aws Tribe were allies of the Banu Qurayzah. They pleaded with Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam, \u201cO Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam! Just as you dealt with the people of Banu Nadheer on the request of their allies, the Khazraj, we the Aws, implore you to deal with our allies, the Banu Qurayzah in a like manner.\u201d Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam replied: \u201cWould you not be pleased if a man from amongst yourselves makes a decision in this regard?\u201d \u201cSurely,\u201d they replied, \u201cWe would be pleased with the decision made by S\u2019ad bin Mu\u2019aaz radiyallahu anhu.\u201d When Hadhrat S\u2019ad bin Mu\u2019aaz radiyallahu anhu was wounded in the battle of Khandaq (the trench), Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam erected a tent for him in the Masjid so that he could visit him often. Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam sent someone to fetch him. He mounted a donkey. As he drew closer, Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam said to the Aws tribe: \u201cStand up in honour of your leader.\u201d When he dismounted, Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam said: \u201cwith regard to the Banu Qurayzah, these people have consigned the decision-making over to you.\u201d S\u2019ad bin Mu\u2019aaz radiyallahu anhu replied: \u201cMy decision is as follows: \u201cTheir combatants i.e. their men should be executed and their women and children should be taken as slaves. Furthermore, all their wealth and possessions should be distributed amongst the Muslims.\u201d To this, Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam remarked: \u201cCertainly you have passed judgement according to the divine commandment of Allah Ta\u2019ala.\u201d<\/p>\n

Thereafter, Hadhrat S\u2019ad radiyallahu anhu made the following dua:<\/p>\n

\u201cO Allah! You are well aware that nothing is dearer to me than waging Jihaad against the people who falsified Your Messenger and banished him from the Haram. O Allah! It appears to me that You have now terminated war between us and them. If we are still destined to go to war with the Quraysh, allow me to live and wage Jihaad against them in Your path and if You have decreed to end jihaad against them, then cause this wound to gush forth and make it a source of my martyrdom.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

After this incident Sa\u2019d radiyallahu anhu lived for just a few days. Nabi sallallahu alayhi wasallam himself had treated his wound in order to stop the bleeding. One day this wound began to ooze. The blood flowed with such force that from the Masjid it reached the Banu Ghifaar tribe. The Sahaabah radiyallahu anhum were extremely worried on being told that the wound of S\u2019ad radiyallahu anhu burst open. Nabi sallallahu alayhi wasallam was also informed. He hurried to the Masjid. upon reaching the Masjid, He found that S\u2019ad radiyallahu anhu had passed away. Nabi sallallahu alayhi wasallam placed S\u2019ad radiyallahu anhu on his lap with the blood still flowing from his wound. People gathered around him. From the tent, the wailing of his respected mother was heard. When Nabi sallallahu alayhi wasallam heard this he said, \u201cEvery lady that laments is a liar except for the mother of S\u2019ad radiyallahu anhu\u201d<\/p>\n

When his Janazah departed, Nabi sallallahu alayhi wasallam said, \u201cIn this Janaazah 70 000 angels have joined in. \u201cWhen his janaazah was raised, the hypocrites ridiculed him, saying, \u201cThis Janaazah is so light.\u201d (The hypocrites were not pleased with his decision regarding the Banu Quraizah.) Nabi sallallahu alayhi wasallam retorted, \u201cThe lightness of his janaazah is due to the fact that the angels in large number are carrying his janaazah.\u201d After the burial, Nabi sallallahu alayhi wasallam returned extremely grieved. His Mubaarak face was in his hands and tears were continuously flowing from his mubaarak eyes. The death of Hadhrat S\u2019ad bin Muaaz radiyallahu anhu was a great loss for the Muslims. The services he had rendered to Islam had given him the title of \u201cThe Siddiq-e-Akbar of the Ansaar.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hadhrat Jaabir radiyallahu anhu narrates that he heard Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam saying: \u201cThe throne of Allah Ta\u2019ala shuddered at the death of S\u2019ad bin Mu\u2019aaz.\u201d According to another narration, \u201cAll the doors of Jannah were opened for him, and the angels of the skies were delighted with the ascension of his soul\u201d.<\/p>\n

An Ansaari composed the following piece of poetry on this occassion:<\/p>\n

\u0648\u064e\u0645\u064e\u0627 \u0627\u0647\u0652\u062a\u064e\u0632\u0651\u064e \u0639\u064e\u0631\u0652\u0634\u064f \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0651\u0670\u0647\u0650 \u0645\u0650\u0646\u0652 \u0645\u064e\u0648\u0652\u062a\u0650 \u0647\u064e\u0627\u0644\u0650\u0643\u064d \u0633\u064e\u0645\u0650\u0639\u0652\u0646\u064e\u0627 \u0628\u0650\u0647\u0650 \u0627\u0650\u0644\u0651\u064e\u0627 \u0644\u0650\u0633\u064e\u0639\u0652\u062f\u064d \u0627\u064e\u0628\u0650\u064a\u0652 \u0639\u064e\u0645\u0652\u0631\u064d\u0648<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have not heard of the throne of Allah shudder upon the death of anyone, except for the death of Abu \u2018Amr S\u2019ad bin Mu\u2019aaz.\u201d<\/p>\n

His grave would emit the fragrance of musk and Allah Ta\u2019ala knows best. He was laid to rest in Jannatul Baqee, the graveyard of Madinah Munawwarah. Upto this day the grave of Sa\u2019d bin Muaaz radiyallahu anhu is marked in Jannatul Baqee.<\/p>\n

Once, somebody sent a silken cloth to Nabi sallallahu alayhi wasallam. The Sahaabah radiyallahu anhum were surprised at it\u2019s softness. Nabi sallallahu alayhi wasallam said, \u201cYou are impressed by it\u2019s softness, In Jannat, the cloth of S\u2019ad radiyallahu anhu is softer than this.\u201d<\/p>\n

These are the noble Sahaabah (radiyallahu anhum), the companions of Rasulaullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam who sacrificed everything they had, including their lives for Allah Ta\u2019ala, Rasulaullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam and His noble Deen. As Muslims, we should love and respect every Sahaabi and try our best to emulate them. May Allah Ta\u2019ala grant us the taufeeq (ability) to be like them.<\/p>\n

[1]<\/strong><\/em><\/a> Umayyah bin Kahalaf was an arch enemy of Islam. He was the person responsible for persecuting Hadhrat Bilal <\/em>I<\/em> when he accepted islam.<\/em><\/p>\n

[2]<\/strong><\/em><\/a> The Banu Qurayzah was a Jewish tribe who were allies of the Aws. They caused untold difficulties and hardships to Rasulullah <\/em>sallallahu alayhi wasallam.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>

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