Volume 6, Book 60, Number 86:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
‘Allah is Sufficient for us and He Is the Best Disposer of affairs,” was said by Abraham when he was
thrown into the fire; and it was said by Muhammad when they (i.e. hypocrites) said, “A great army is
gathering against you, therefore, fear them,” but it only increased their faith and they said: “Allah is
Sufficient for us, and He is the Best Disposer (of affairs, for us).” (3.173)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 87:
Narrated Ibn Abbas:
The last statement of Abraham when he was thrown into the fire was:–“Allah is Sufficient for us
and He is the Best Disposer (of affairs for us).” (3.173)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 88:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah’s Apostle said, “Anyone whom Allah has given wealth but he does not pay its Zakat, then, on
the Day of Resurrection, his wealth will be presented to him in the shape of a bald-headed poisonous
male snake with two poisonous glands in its mouth and it will encircle itself round his neck and bite
him over his cheeks and say, “I am your wealth; I am your treasure.” Then the Prophet recited this
Divine Verse:–
“And let not those who covetously withhold of that which Allah has bestowed upon them of His
Bounty.” (3.180)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 89:
Narrated Usama bin Zaid:
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Allah’s Apostle rode a donkey, equipped with a thick cloth-covering made in Fadak and was riding
behind him. He was going to pay visit to Sad bin Ubada in Banu Al-Harith bin Al-Khazraj; and this
incident happened before the battle of Badr. The Prophet passed by a gathering in which ‘Abdullah
bin Ubai bin Salul was present, and that was before ‘Abdullah bin Ubai embraced Islam. Behold in
that gathering there were people of different religions: there were Muslims, pagans, idol-worship –
pers and Jews, and in that gathering ‘Abdullah bin Rawaha was also present. When a cloud of dust
raised by the donkey reached that gathering, ‘Abdullah bin Ubai covered his nose with his garment
and then said, “Do not cover us with dust.” Then Allah’s Apostle greeted them and stopped and dis –
mounted and invited them to Allah (i.e. to embrace Islam) and recited to them the Holy Qur’an. On
that, ‘Abdullah bin Ubai bin Saluil said, “O man ! There is nothing better than that what you say. If it
is the truth, then do not trouble us with it in our gatherings. Return to your mount (or residence) and
if somebody comes to you, relate (your tales) to him.” On that ‘Abdullah bin Rawaha said, “Yes, O Al –
lah’s Apostle! Bring it (i.e. what you want to say) to us in our gathering, for we love that.”
So the Muslims, the pagans and the Jews started abusing one another till they were on the point of
fighting with one another. The Prophet kept on quietening them till they became quiet, whereupon
the Prophet rode his animal (mount) and proceeded till he entered upon Sad bin Ubada. The Prophet
said to Sad, “Did you not hear what ‘Abu Hub-b said?” He meant ‘Abdullah bin Ubai. “He said so-
and-so.” On that Sad bin Ubada said, “O Allah’s Apostle! Excuse and forgive him, for by Him Who re –
vealed the Book to you, Allah brought the Truth which was sent to you at the time when the people
of this town (i.e. Medina) had decided unanimously to crown him and tie a turban on his head
(electing him as chief). But when Allah opposed that (decision) through the Truth which Allah gave
to you, he (i.e. ‘Abdullah bin Ubai) was grieved with jealously. and that caused him to do what you
have seen.” So Allah’s Apostle excused him, for the Prophet and his companions used to forgive the
pagans and the people of Scripture as Allah had ordered them, and they used to put up with their
mischief with patience. Allah said: “And you shall certainly hear much that will grieve you from
those who received the Scripture before you and from the pagans……..'(3.186) And Allah also
said:–“Many of the people of the Scripture wish if they could turn you away as disbelievers after you
have believed, from selfish envy..” (2.109)
So the Prophet used to stick to the principle of forgiveness for them as long as Allah ordered him
to do so till Allah permitted fighting them. So when Allah’s Apostle fought the battle of Badr and Al –
lah killed the nobles of Quraish infidels through him, Ibn Ubai bin Salul and the pagans and idolat –
ers who were with him, said, “This matter (i.e. Islam) has appeared (i.e. became victorious).” So they
gave the pledge of allegiance (for embracing Islam) to Allah’s Apostle and became Muslims.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 90:
Narrated Abu Said Al-Khudri:
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During the lifetime of Allah’s Apostle, some men among the hypocrites used to remain behind him
(i.e. did not accompany him) when he went out for a Ghazwa and they would be pleased to stay at
home behind Allah’s Apostle When Allah’s Apostle returned (from the battle) they would put forward
(false) excuses and take oaths, wishing to be praised for what they had not done. So there was re –
vealed:–
“Think not that those who rejoice in what they have done, and love to be praised for what they
have not done..” (3.188)
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Narrated Ibn Abbas:
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Abu Sufyan narrated to me personally, saying, “I set out during the Truce that had been concluded
between me and Allah’s Apostle. While I was in Sham, a letter sent by the Prophet was brought to
Heraclius. Dihya Al-Kalbi had brought and given it to the governor of Busra, and the latter forwar –
ded it to Heraclius. Heraclius said, ‘Is there anyone from the people of this man who claims to be a
prophet?’ The people replied, ‘Yes.’ So I along with some of Quraishi men were called and we entered
upon Heraclius, and we were seated in front of him. Then he said, ‘Who amongst you is the nearest
relative to the man who claims to be a prophet?’ So they made me sit in front of him and made my
companions sit behind me. Then he called upon his translator and said (to him). ‘Tell them ( i.e. Abu
Sufyan’s companions) that I am going to ask him (i.e. Abu Sufyan) regarding that man who claims to
be a prophet. So, if he tell me a lie, they should contradict him (instantly).’ By Allah, had I not been
afraid that my companions would consider me a liar, I would have told lies. Heraclius then said to
his translator, ‘Ask him: What is his (i.e. the Prophet’s) family status amongst you? I said, ‘He belongs
to a noble family amongst us.” Heraclius said, ‘Was any of his ancestors a king?’ I said, ‘No.’ He said,
‘Did you ever accuse him of telling lies before his saying what he has said?’ I said, ‘No.’ He said, ‘Do
the nobles follow him or the poor people?’ I said, ‘It is the poor who followed him.’ He said, ‘Is the
number of his follower increasing or decreasing?’ I said, ‘The are increasing.’ He said, ‘Does anyone
renounce his religion (i.e. Islam) after embracing it, being displeased with it?’ I said, ‘No.’ He said,
‘Did you fight with him?’ I replied, ‘Yes.’ He said, ‘How was your fighting with him?’ I said, ‘The fight –
ing between us was undecided and victory was shared by him and us by turns. He inflicts casualties
upon us and we inflict casualties upon him.’ He said, ‘Did he ever betray?’ I said, ‘No, but now we are
away from him in this truce and we do not know what he will do in it” Abu Sufyan added, “By Allah,
I was not able to insert in my speech a word (against him) except that. Heraclius said, ‘Did anybody
else (amongst you) ever claimed the same (i.e. Islam) before him? I said, ‘No.’ Then Heraclius told his
translator to tell me (i.e. Abu Sufyan), ‘I asked you about his family status amongst you, and you told
me that he comes from a noble family amongst you Verily, all Apostles come from the noblest family
among their people. Then I asked you whether any of his ancestors was a king, and you denied that.
Thereupon I thought that had one of his fore-fathers been a king, I would have said that he (i.e.
Muhammad) was seeking to rule the kingdom of his fore-fathers. Then I asked you regarding his
followers, whether they were the noble or the poor among the people, and you said that they were
only the poor (who follow him). In fact, such are the followers of the Apostles. Then I asked you
whether you have ever accused him of telling lies before saying what he said, and your reply was in
the negative. Therefore, I took for granted that a man who did not tell a lie about others, could ever
tell a lie about Allah. Then I asked you whether anyone of his followers had renounced his religion
(i.e. Islam) after embracing it, being displeased with it, and you denied that. And such is Faith when it
mixes with the cheerfulness of the hearts. Then I asked you whether his followers were increasing or
decreasing You claimed that they were increasing. That is the way of true faith till it is complete.
Then I asked you whether you had ever fought with him, and you claimed that you had fought with
him and the battle between you and him was undecided and the victory was shared by you and him
in turns; he inflicted casual ties upon you and you inflicted casualties upon them. Such is the case
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with the Apostles; they are out to test and the final victory is for them. Then I asked you whether he
had ever betrayed; you claimed that he had never betrayed. I need, Apostles never betray. Then I
asked you whether anyone had said this statement before him; and you denied that. Thereupon I
thought if somebody had said that statement before him, then I would have said that he was but a
man copying some sayings said before him.” Abu Safyan said, “Heraclius then asked me, ‘What does
he order you to do?’ I said, ‘He orders us (to offer) prayers and (to pay) Zakat and to keep good rela –
tionship with the Kith and kin and to be chaste.’ Then Heraclius said, ‘If whatever you have said, is
true, he is really a prophet, and I knew that he ( i.e. the Prophet ) was going to appear, but I never
thought that he would be from amongst you. If I were certain that I can reach him, I would like to
meet him and if I were with him, I would wash his feet; and his kingdom will expand (surely to what
is under my feet.’ Then Heraclius asked for the letter of Allah’s Apostle and read it wherein was writ –
ten:
“In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. This letter is) from Muhammad,
Apostle of Allah, to Heraclius, the sovereign of Byzantine…….. Peace be upon him who follows the
Right Path. Now then, I call you to embrace Islam. Embrace Islam and you will be saved (from Allah’s
Punishment); embrace Islam, and Allah will give you a double reward, but if you reject this, you will
be responsible for the sins of all the people of your kingdom (Allah’s Statement):–“O the people of
the Scripture (Jews and Christians)! Come to a word common to you and us that we worship None
but Allah….bear witness that we are Muslims.’ (3.64)
When he finished reading the letter, voices grew louder near him and there was a great hue and
cry, and we were ordered to go out.” Abu Sufyan added, “While coming out, I said to my companions,
‘The situation of Ibn Abu Kabsha (i.e. Muhammad) has become strong; even the king of Banu Al-As –
far is afraid of him.’ So I continued to believe that Allah’s Apostle would be victorious, till Allah made
me embrace Islam.” Az-Zuhri said, “Heraclius then invited all the chiefs of the Byzantines and had
them assembled in his house and said, ‘O group of Byzantines! Do you wish to have a permanent
success and guidance and that your kingdom should remain with you?’ (Immediately after hearing
that), they rushed towards the gate like onagers, but they found them closed. Heraclius then said,
‘Bring them back to me.’ So he called them and said, ‘I just wanted to test the strength of your adher –
ence to your religion. Now I have observed of you that which I like.’ Then the people fell in prostra –
tion before him and became pleased with him.” (See Hadith No. 6,Vol 1)
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 76:
Narrated Anas bin Malik:
Out of all the Ansar, living in Medina, Abu Talha had the largest number of (date palm trees) gar –
dens, and the most beloved of his property to him was Bairuha garden which was standing opposite
the Mosque (of the Prophet). Allah’s Apostle used to enter it and drink of its good water. When the
Verse:–“By no means shall you attain righteousness unless you spend (in charity) of that which you
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love.” (3.92) Abu Talha got up and said, “O Allah’s Apostle, Allah says:–“By no means shall you attain
righteousness unless you spend (in charity) of that which you love.” (3.92) and the most beloved of
my property to me is the Bairuha garden, so I give it (as a charitable gift) in Allah’s Cause and hope
to receive good out of it, and to have it stored for me with Allah. So, O Allah’s Apostle! Dispose it of
(i.e. utilize it) in the way Allah orders you (to dispose it of).” Allah’s Apostle said, “Bravo! That is a
fruitful property! That is a fruitful property! I have heard what you have said and I think that you
should distribute that (garden) amongst your relatives.” The Abu Talha distributed that garden
amongst his relatives and his cousins.
Volume 6, Book 60, Number 61:
Narrated Abu Huraira:
Allah’s Apostle said, “We have more right to be in doubt than Abraham when he said, ‘My Lord!
Show me how You give life to the dead.’ He said, ‘Do you not believe?’ He said, ‘Yes (I believe) but to
be stronger in Faith.’ “(2.260)
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