Makanatus Sahabah

BACK⇒ Return to Table of contents   Section Three The Praise of the Ansar in the Prophetic Sunnah, Highlighting Their Virtue and Status   Numerous ahadith have been narrated from the Prophet salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam that praise and commend the Ansar (Helpers), highlight their virtue and high standing, their service to din, their fulfilment of their duties in the best possible way, and the obligations of Muslims towards […]

BACK⇒ Return to Table of contents   Section Four The Praise of Specific Individuals in the Prophetic Sunnah   The ahadith that describe the virtues of specific Sahabah radiya Llahu ‘anhum are numerous. I will suffice on mentioning some of them, for the sake of complete benefit. Mentioning this small number does not mean that there are no virtues for others; rather, it is to draw attention to the virtues […]

BACK⇒ Return to Table of contents   Conclusion of Chapter 2 In concluding this chapter, wherein I have mentioned the status of the Sahabah radiya Llahu ‘anhum in the Prophetic Sunnah, I would like to list their virtues and status concisely, as mentioned in the Prophetic Sunnah. From the Prophetic ahadith that I have mentioned, I will conclude by describing the Sahabah radiya Llahu ‘anhum with the praise bestowed upon […]

BACK⇒ Return to Table of contents   Chapter 3 The Sahabah’s Dedication to and Preservation of the Prophetic Sunnah Introduction Among the aspects that distinguished the Prophet salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam from other prophets ‘alayhim al Salam was that Allah subhanahu wa ta ‘ala honoured him with Companions radiya Llahu ‘anhum. He selected them to be his assistants, in-laws, relatives, and flag-bearers, with him and after him. The Sahabah […]

BACK⇒ Return to Table of contents   Section One Their Love, Reverence, and Veneration of the Prophet salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam Introduction One of the requirements of love is obedience. It is inconceivable to find a lover who is disobedient to their beloved. The stronger the love in the heart of the lover, the greater their obedience. Proportionate to the decrease in love is the decrease in commitment to […]