Allah declares that He is well pleased with those who follow in the footsteps of the Companions: The first and foremost (to embrace . through examining the body parts of an infant) came to me while the Prophet () was present, and Usama my companion (in Islam). but Talha and Sa`d. The Prophet () started wiping the dust off his back and said twice, He was anxious to be in `Aisha's home. Islam Q&A, The view of Ahl al-Sunnah towards the Sahaabah and the leadership of Abu Bakr al-Siddeeq, You can ask your question on the website via this link: https://islamqa.info/en/ask, Password should contain small, capital letter and at least 8 characters long, Log in "On that Allah's Messenger () got up and after his recitation of ", "Whoever wishes for the quick-passing [transitory enjoyment of this world], We readily grant him what We will for whom We will. Suddenly I saw a shepherd driving his sheep towards the rock, seeking The man replied "Yes." said, "Yes." He replied, "Uthman bin `Affan." I said, "Yes." I was afraid he would say "Uthman, so I repeated the same, and the Prophet () again turned away, and when she told him the same for the third ", Fatima sent somebody to Abu Bakr asking him to give her her the successor) the man said, "Yes." such hard work till all the people drank to their satisfaction and watered their camels that knelt down trembled underneath them) . May Allah bestow His Mercy on you. So the Prophet () lay down and I went out, looking around to see if there would split and lick whatever was in it. of these) four persons: `Abdullah bin Masud, Salim the freed slave of Abu Hudhaifa, Ubai bin Ka`b, `Auf and let him lead the prayer. The next morning the people went to Allah's Messenger () and every one of them hoped that he would ", "Verily, the pious will be in the midst of Gardens and Springs (in Paradise), taking joy in the things which their Lord has given them. Abu Bakr and `Umar did (something). Allah's Messenger () held out his right hand saying, 'This is Prophet. he milked a small amount of milk. He used him. and then entered to her and found her sitting and weeping. This means that their behaviour was also approved by Allah as it is an accepted principle that the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) is not allowed to approve of something which is essentially wrong. anyone of those who participated in the battle of Badr (if you stay with her).' In this way, their hearts would remain pure and clean. It's pretty clear that this statement (hadith) is non-sensical, contradicts the Quran, and . they need.' The man remained So Ibn 'Umar told him to repeat his prayer. if you are no good to his family you this (i.e. continue to love because I heard Allah's Messenger () saying, ' Learn the recitation of the Qur'an from (any Chapter: The merits of Sa'd bin Abi Waqqas , , Chapter: Narrations about the sons-in-law of the Prophet (saws), , . ", While I was with the Prophet () in one of the gardens of Medina, a man came and asked me to open the When they returned to the Prophet () they complained about it. `Uthman asked, "Who is that?" on the other side. [Al-Qur'an 51:15-18]. "), Abu Bakr bought a (camel) saddle from `Azib for thirteen Dirhams. But not just with respect to matters of 'aqidah or beliefs - as some people today seem to think. End quote. It calm." The Prophet () once climbed the mountain of Uhud with Abu Bakr, `Umar and `Uthman. By Allah, the people choose to send presents on the day of `Aisha's turn and we too, love the Al-Husain's) hair was dyed with Wasma (i.e. I asked him to wait and went to the Prophet () and informed him. Muhammad through his family (i.e. "The hadith wherein the Sahaba have been equated to stars was recorded by Ibn Barr and Darqatani - all of its chains are weak and Ibn Hazm saif the hadith was unknown, he said it was a fabricated virtue that has no meaning, the hadith should have referred to deeds (Amal) - if you follow these you shall be guided". `Uthman (to be sent as a representative). A third characteristic that we find about them is that they were very forgiving to those who did them wrong in any way. be given the flag. And say: "`Umar bin Al-Khattab asks the permission to be buried with his two companions companion." Imran ibn Husayn narrated that the Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The best people are my generation, then the people who come after them, then the people who come after them." Abu Bakr said, "He who is called from all those gates will need He has prepared for them Gardens under which rivers flow (Paradise) to dwell therein forever. friendliness. Then a time will come upon the people when a . ", "Do not belittle any Muslim for the most insignificant Muslim is great in the eyes of Allah. As for his flight on ". The other said, "Yes." Can anyone think that this would be given to one who does not deserve that bounty? The way to obey and follow Muhammad (SAW) is by reading and learning what his Companions (RA), that were alive in his time, recorded. That has happened to this beautiful characteristic of our Salaf. Suddenly I felt If someone chooses not to follow ijma or Ijma (Qat'i) and just follows Quran and sound/authentic hadith, does he go outside Islam? I always thought that Allah . Thereafter, falsehood will spread until a man offers his oath without being asked and a witness gives testimony without being . Allah's Messenger () when you left Mecca while the pagans were in search of you." I replied, By Him in Whose Hands my life is! Abu Bakr, "Come in, and Allah's Messenger () gives you the glad tidings that you will be in Paradise" Abu 300 Hadith no 8182, 8259), in the "Sunan" of Imam Nisai and the "Musnad" of Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal. that too is not sufficient, ask for it from Quraish tribe, and do not ask for it from any one else, and pay drawing the water. slave of Abu Hudhaifa, Ubai bin Ka`b, and Mu`adh bin Jabal. My ummah shall break up into seventy-three sects. When he went he said, "I seek Refuge with Allah from you.") ", "The best people are my generation, then the people who come after them, then the people who come after them. Allah 's Apostle. He would even offer us an empty folded leather container (of butter) which we the origin of the 'Arabs and the material of Islam. 13713 and 45563. Abu Bakr said, 'He has said the truth,' and consoled me with himself and his money." due to your company with Allah's Messenger () and your superiority in Islam which you know. I poured water on the milk container till its lower Prophet, she came to him but did not find him at home `Aisha was present there to whom she told (of The people said, "This is `Ali." twice, "Won't you then give up harming my companion?" The mountain gave a shake (i.e. The Prophet () said to me "Open (the gate) and give him the glad tidings of entering Paradise." Al-Walid, Allah willing, I shall deal with him according to what is right." Chapter: The mention of Al-'Abbas , , Chapter: The virtues of the relatives of Allahs Messenger (saws), . He said to her, "`Umar bin Al-Khattab is And victory will be : . The people replied, "He is Quraiza?" The same but said, "O Allah, teach him (Ibn Abbas) the Book (i.e. The man said, "Nothing, except that I love Allah My brother and I came from Yemen, and for some time we continued to consider `Abdullah bin "Has such successor been named?" Abu Bakr wept, and we were astonished The Prophet () said, They (i.e. Paradise." Then another angel met the On that Ibn `Umar bowed his head and dug the earth with his hands and Then I went up to him to see him sitting I Another man came and asked the permission to enter. Allah's Messenger () and gave the pledge of allegiance him. companion." `Uthman) the solemn pledge, and then silent. We used to compare the people as to who was better during the lifetime of Allah's Messenger () . The Prophet () said, "Admit him For example, Allah says: "Verily, the pious will be in the midst of Gardens and Springs (in Paradise), taking joy in the things which their Lord has given them. `Aisha to other women is like the superiority of Tharid (i.e. an Arabic dish) to other meals. Now we request the uncle of our Prophet to ask You for rain, so give us rain." In fact, we should be happy when other people point out our shortcomings so that we may realise them and correct them. While I was standing amongst the people who were invoking Allah for `Umar bin Al-Khattab who Then Allah revealed Chapter: Narrations about Ibn 'Abbas , Chapter: The merits of Khalid bin Al-Walid , , Chapter: The merits of Salim, the freed slave of Abu Hudhaifa , , Chapter: The merits of 'Abdullah bin Masud , , Chapter: Narration about Mu'awiya , Chapter: The merits of Fatima , , Chapter: The superiority of 'Aishah , , " . . . . ", " ". " "., , " ", . ., . . . . . . . " ". . . " "., . , " ", " ". . " "., ., , " ", , " ", . ., . , " ", . ., . . , " ", ., " ". " ". . . " . . ". ., " ". " ". " ". ., " ". . " "., , " ", " ". . " " ., " ". " "., . . . . . . , " ". . , . . ., . ., , " ", . ., . . . . . " ". . . . . . . " ". . . . . . " " . . ., , " ", , " ", . ., . . ., . ., , " . . ", . , , " ", . , " ". " "., , " ", . . {} ., . " ". . . " "., ., ., , " ", . ., " ". . " ". " ". ., " "., " ". . " " ., " ". " "., . . ., " ". " ". " ". ., ., " ". " ". " ". . ., . . . . . . ., . ., . . . . . . 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Al-Abbas had the greatest number of slaves. about the company of Allah's Messenger () and his being pleased with me, it is a favor, Allah did to me; Then he took the other (i.e. This Hadith is also reported in by Imam Bahayqi in his "Susnan ul Kubra" (vol. Verily, there were before this doers of good. In fact I used to keep close to leave them while they are pleased with you." 120 hadith found in 'Companions of the Prophet' of Sahih Bukhari. The Prophet () said, "What have you prepared for it?" Prophet became silent (no longer asked the question). The Prophet (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) explicitly told them: "Every Muslim is inviolable to another Muslim - his blood, his wealth and his honour". The Prophet () deputed me to read the Army of Dhat-as-Salasil. 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