Sahih Muslim Hadith 6362

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[6362] 133 – (2474) It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbâs said: "When Abü Dharr heard that the Virtues Of The Companions 46 338 Prophet jo, had been sent (as the Messenger of Allah) in Makkah, he said to his brother: 'Ride to this valley and find out for me about this man who claims to bring news from heaven, and listen to what he says, then come to me.' "So the other man set out and came to Makkah, where he listened to what he said, then he came back to Abü Dharr and said: 'I have seen him enjoining good morals and saying words that are not poetry.' He said: 'You have not told me enough.' So he took provisions and a skin full of water and went to Makkah. He came to the Masjid and looked for the Prophet , but he did not know what he looked like, and he did not want to ask about him. Then when night came he lay down to sleep. 'Ali saw him and realized that he was a stranger. When he saw him he followed him, and neither of them asked the other about anything, until morning came. Then he took his waterskin and provisions to the Masjid and stayed there all day, but he did not see the Prophet until evening came. "Then he went back to the place where he slept, and 'All passed by him and said: 'This man has not been able to find a place to stay.' He made him get up and took him with him, and neither of them asked the other about anything. On the third day the Virtues Of The Companions 4, 339 same thing happened. 'All made him get up and go with him, and he said: 'Will you not tell me what has brought you to this land'? He said: 'If you give me a solemn promise that you will guide me aright, I will do that.' He did so, and he told him. He said: 'It is true; he is the Messenger of Allah 40,. In the morning, follow me, and if I see anything that makes me fear for you, I will stand as if I am passing water, but if I move on, then follow me until I enter some house. He did that, and he followed in his footsteps until he entered upon the Prophet , and he entered with him and listened to his words, and he embraced Islam on the spot. "The Prophet said to him: 'Go back to your people and inform them, until my command comes to you.' He said: 'By Allah, I will shout it aloud among them.' He went out to the Masjid, and called out at the top of his voice: 'I bear witness that none has the right to be worshiped but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.' The people attacked him and beat him until they made him fall down. Al-'Abbãs came and leaned over him, and said: 'Woe to you! Do you not know that he is from Ghifâr and your trade routes to Ash-Sham pass through their land?' And he Virtues Of The Companions 340 hJ rescued him from them. The next day he did the same thing, and they attacked him and beat him, and Al- 'Abbâs leaned over him and rescued him." Chapter 29. The Virtues Of JarIr Bin 'Abdullâh, May Allah Be Pleased With Him [] t ) ' – (Va Zi) (is'