Sacrifices of the Sahabahs

 

As we all know, the Sahabas or the Sahabis were the loyal followers of the Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) who earned their knowledge directly from him. It is for their dedication and perseverance that Islam spread throughout this world. They followed Islam to the fullest. Their tales of courage, glory, suffering, and victory have been lauded by classical scholars throughout history, and this khutbah shall be dedicated to the noble sacrifices of three incredible Sahabas. We all need to take lessons from their sacrifices as they will inspire us to be better Muslims with better Iman and Taqwa.

Mus‘ab bin ‘Umair was a very handsome young man with a pair of natural Blue eyes. He was the son of ‘Umair, who was a wealthy person. He brought up his son in quite a luxurious fashion. He was the flower of the Quraish, the most handsome and youthful! Historians and narrators describe him as “The most charming of the Makkans”.

When Makkah slept and awoke,e there was no other talk but the Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) and his religion, and this spoiled boy was one of the most attentive listeners. That was because, although he was young, the flower of clubs and assemblies, the outward appearance of wisdom and common sense, were among the traits of Musab.

He heard that the Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) and those who believed in him were meeting far away from the dignitaries and great men of the Quraish at As-safaa in the house of Al-Arqam ibn Al-Arqam Dar Al-Arqam. He wasted no time. He went one night to the Dar Al Arqam, yearning and anxious. There, the Prophet(Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) was meeting his Companions, reciting the Qur’an to them and praying with them to Allah the Most Exalted. Musab had hardly taken his seat and contemplated the verses of Qur’an recited by the Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) when his heart became the promised heart that night.

Mus`ab’s mother was Khunnas Bint Maalik, and people feared her almost to the point of terror because she possessed a strong personality. When Musab became a Muslim, he was neither careful before nor afraid of anyone on the face of the earth except his mother. Even if Makkah, with all its idols, nobles, and deserts, were to challenge him, he would stand up to it. As for a dispute with his mother, this was an impossible horror, so he thought quickly and decided to keep his Islam secret until Allah willed. He continued to frequent Dar Al-Arqam and take lessons from the Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam). He was satisfied with his faith and avoided the anger of his mother, who had no knowledge of his embracing Islam.

However, Makkah at that time kept no secret, for the eyes and ears of the Quraish were everywhere, very alert and checking every footprint in its hot sands.