Reciprocatory praise between the Ahlul Bayt and Sahabah

BACK⇒ Return to Table of contents   The praise of Zaid ibn Thabit radiya Llahu ‘anhu   The respect Zaid ibn Thabit had for Ibn ‘Abbas radiya Llahu ‘anhuma led him to refuse Ibn ‘Abbas’s radiya Llahu ‘anhuma attempt to hold the stirrups for him.   عن ابن عباس، أنه أخذ بركاب زيد بن ثابت، فقال له: تنح يا ابن عم رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فقال: إنا هكذا […]

BACK⇒ Return to Table of contents   The praise which is narrated by Anas, Barra’ ibn ‘Azib, and Abu Sa’id al Khudri radiya Llahu ‘anhum regarding the Ahlul Bayt   Anas ibn Malik, Barra’ ibn ‘Azib, and Abu Sa’id al Khudri radiya Llahu ‘anhum have shown their love for the Ahlul Bayt by narrating their qualities and virtues.   Anas ibn Malik: It is narrated by Anas ibn Malik radiya […]

BACK⇒ Return to Table of contents   The praise of ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Amr ibn al ‘As radiya Llahu ‘anhuma   ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Amr ibn al ‘As radiya Llahu ‘anhuma also praised Hussain ibn ‘Ali radiya Llahu ‘anhuma as is narrated by Rajaʾ ibn Rabi’ah:   كنت في مسجد رسول الله – صلى الله عليه وسلم – إذ مر الحسين بن علي فسلم، فرد عليه القوم السلام، وسكت عبد الله بن […]

BACK⇒ Return to Table of contents   The praise of Muawiyah radiya Llahu ‘anhu regarding ‘Ali radiya Llahu ‘anhu and the Ahlul Bayt   We find some texts which have recorded the praise of Muawiyah radiya Llahu ‘anhu regarding the Ahlul Bayt as in al Isti’ab of Ibn ‘Abdul Barr:   كان معاوية يكتب فيما ينزل به ليسأل له علي بن أبي طالب رضي الله عنه عن ذلك، فلما بلغه […]

BACK⇒ Return to Table of contents   Conclusion   After going through all of these blessed texts, it becomes very clear as to how great was the relationship between the Sahabah and the Ahlul Bayt. It also becomes clear as to what love and care they had for Din and for those who adopted this Din in their hearts. This was for the pleasure of Allah and consideration for the […]