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: عَلَيْهِ السَّلامُ Glorification of Dawood
الحمد لله الذى جعل لى ملكا عظيما وعلمنى الزبور والان لى الحديد
وسخر لى الجبال يسبحن والطير واعطانى الحكمة وفصل الخطاب
"All praises are due to Allah Who had granted me great authority, taught me the
Psalms, made iron easily flexible for me, made the mountains and birds subservient
to me in that they chant His praises, and had granted me wisdom and a sound
faculty of judgement."
: عَلَيْهِ السَّلامُ Glorification of Sulaymaan
الحمد لله الذى سخر لى الرياح وسخرلى الشياطين يعملون ما شئت
من محاريب وتماثيل وجفان كالجواب وقدور راسيات وعلمنى منطق
الطیر واتانى من كل شىء فضلا وسخر لى جنود الشياطين والانس
والطير وفضلنى على كثير من عباده المؤمنين وأتانى ملكا عظيما لا
ینبغی لاحد من بعدی وجعل ملکی ملکا طيبا ليس فيه حساب
"All praises are due to Allah Who had rendered the winds subservient to me, He
made the shayaateen submissive to my commandments; they did work as I wished
by making high rooms, images, basins as large as reservoirs and cauldrons fixed (in
their places), who has taught me the language of the birds, who has blessed me with
every grace, who has rendered the armies of the Shayaateen, humankind and birds
all submissive to me, who had favoured me over a number of His faithful servants,
who had granted me a grand supremacy, which is inappropriate for anyone after
me and who has made this supremacy an admirable one for which there is no
reckoning."
: عَلَيْهِ السَّلامُ Glorification of 'Isa
الحمد لله الذى جعلنى كلمة وجعل مثلى مثل ادم خلقه من تراب ثم
قال له كن فيكون وعلمنى الكتاب والحكمة والتوراة والانجيل

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اخلق من الطين كهيئة الطير فانفخ فيه فيكون طيرا باذن الله
وجعلنی ابرئ الا کمه والا برص واحیی الموتی باذن الله و رفعنى
وظهرنى واعاذنى وامى من الشيطان الرجيم فلم يكن للشيطان
علينا سبيل
"All praises are due to Allah Who had made me (His) word, who had created me
like Aadam lille (without a father), He created him from sand and commanded
the mould: 'be' and it came into existence, who taught me the book, wisdom, the
Taurah and Injeel, who bestowed me with the ability to form the figures of birds in
which I breathe and they turn into birds by the will of Allah, who had also bestowed
on me the miracle to heal the one born blind and the lepers and the miracle to bring
the dead to life with the command of Allah, who had elevated me and protected my
mother and I from the accursed shaytaan so that he (shaytaan) has no hold over
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us.
: صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ Glorification of Rasulullah
الحمد لله الذی ارسلنى رحمة للعالمين وكافة للناس بشيرا ونذيرا
وانزل على الفرقان فیه بیان لكل شىء وجعل امتی خیر امة اخرجت
للناس وجعل امتی هم الا ولون والاخرون وشرح لى صدری و وضع
عنى وزری و رفع لی ذکری وجعلنى فاتحا و خاتما
"All praises are due to Allah who has sent me as a source of mercy unto the world
and to all the people as a warner and a heralder (of glad tidings), who has revealed
upon me the Furqaan in which there is an explanation of everything, who has made
my Ummah the best of nations, my Ummah is the first (as far as its status) and the
last (in terms of its emergence in this world), who has opened my chest and purged
me of my burdens, who has elevated my status and who has made me an opener (by
creating me spiritually before everyone else) and a seal (by creating my physical
form and making me the seal of all the prophets)."
When Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم completed his address on the glorification of Allah
Ta'ala, Ibraaheem ◌ُعَلَيْهِ السَّلام rose and addressed the other Ambiyaa ◌ُعَلَيْهِمْ السَّلام saying:

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بهذا افضلڪم محمد صلی الله علیه وسلم
"Due to these virtues and merits, Muhammad has surpassed you."
When Resulullah tugatan emerged from the Masjid, three cups were presented
before him. One contained water, the other milk and the third contained wine.
عَلَيْهِالسَّلَامُ chose the cup of milk. Upon this Jibraa'eel صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ Rasulullah
commented: "You have chosen Deenul-Fitrah (the natural Deen). Had you chosen
wine, your Ummah would have gone astray and had you chosen the cup with the
water, your Ummah would have drowned."
According to some narrations, a cup of honey was also presented to him. He
partook a bit of this as well.
Ascension to the Heavens
Subsequent to this, Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم , in the company of Jibraa'eel ◌ُعَلَيْهِالسَّلَام and
other honourable angels embarked on their ascension to the heavens. According to
some narrations, Resulullah Laiku ascended the skies mounted upon the
Buraaq animal similar to the preceding leg of the journey. However, according to
some narrations, after his emergence from Masjidul-Aqsa, Resulullah Lacte auf
ascended the skies with the aid of a ladder studded with gems and emeralds with
the entourage of angels on either side of him.
Abu Sa'eed Khudri ◌ُرَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْه said that he heard Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم saying:
"When I concluded my rituals at Masjidul-Aqsa, a ladder was brought before me. I
have never set eyes on a ladder more beautiful than this ladder. This is the same
ladder that enables the souls of people to climb to the heavens and it is the same
ladder that a dying person casts his gaze upon when he is about to breathe his last.
My travelling companion Jibraa'eel hoisted me upon this ladder (and I continued
ascending) until I reached one of the doors of heaven, which is referred to as 'the
door of the Hafazah."
عَلَيْهِم السَّلَامُ Meeting the Ambiyaa
In this majestic manner, Rasulullah leaf reached the first heaven. Jibraa'eel
ALICE requested to be let in. The overseer of the first heaven enquired: "Who is
with you?"
"Muhammad Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم is with me," he replied.
"Was he invited over here?" he asked.
When Jibraa'eel philate replied in the affirmative, the angels warmly
welcomed him and opened the door for him. Rasulullah caf entered the
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Go ahead! Make Salaam to.عَلَيْهِ السَّلَامُ revealed: "This is your father Aadam عَلَيْهِ السَّلَامُ
him." Rasulullah Ucaf made Salaam to him. He affectionately responded to
the Salaam and added: "Marhabaa! Welcome to a pious son and a pious Prophet."
. صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ He then went on to make dua for Rasulullah
Whilst meeting him, Rasulullah's ◌َصَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم glance fell on some figures on
Hadhrat Aadam's ◌ُعَلَيْهِ السَّلَام right and some on his left. When Aadam ◌ُعَلَيْهِ السَّلَام glanced
to the figures on his right, he would smile in delight and when he cast his gaze to
the figures on his left, he would weep in sorrow. Jibraa'eel Liche revealed: "The
figures on his right represent his pious children, those destined for Jannah. When
he casts his eyes towards them he is pleased. The figures on his left represent his
evil children, those who are doomed to Jahannam. He weeps in anguish when he
casts his eyes upon them."
Then Rasulullah Udtal ascended the second heaven. In the same manner,
Jibraa'eel philate requested to be let in. When the overseer asked who was with
him, Jibraa'eel ◌ُعَلَيْهِ السَّلام replied : "Muhammad Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم is with me."
"Was he invited?" he asked.
When Jibraa'eel "Wich replied in the affirmative, the overseer commented:
"Welcome! Welcome to such a majestic guest." Here on this level, Rasulullah
. عَلَيْهِ السَّلَامُ and Hadhrat Isa عَلَيْهِ السَّلَامُ saw Hadhrat Yahya صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
Jibraa'eel plalike ushered him into their company saying: "Here, this is Yahya
went صَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ Go on, make Salaam to them." Rasulullah. عَلَيْهِالسَّلَامُ and 'Isa عَلَيْهِ السَّلامُ
up to them and offered his Salaam to both of them. They replied to his Salaam and
remarked: "Welcome to a pious brother and a pious Prophet."
Thereafter Rasulullah tigaiteauf ascended the third heaven and here again
Jibraa'eel "Wice asked to be let in as mentioned previously. Here Rasulullah
and as per the previous occasions, Rasulullah عَلَيْهِ السَّلَامُ met Yusuf صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
whilst relating this) ، صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ made Salaam etc. with him. Rasulullah صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
event) commented: "Yusuf "Wich was bestowed with immense handsomeness."
Thereafter Rasulullah Uckauf visited the fourth heaven where he met
Hadhrat Idrees Lige. He then proceeded to the fifth heaven where he met
Hadhrat Haroon "Wick. From there, he ascended to the sixth heaven where he met
Hadhrat Musa Wice, then to the seventh heaven where he met Hadhrat
Ibraaheem "Wice. He spotted him resting his back against the Baitul-Ma'mur. The
Baitul-Ma'mur is the Qiblah of the angels and falls directly in line with the Ka'bah.
If, hypothetically speaking, the Baitul-Ma'mur had to come crashing down; it
would fall directly onto the Ka'bah. Seventy thousand angels make Tawaaf of this
Baitul-Ma'mur every single day never to get another chance again.
Jibraa'eel ◌ُعَلَيْهِالسَّلام informed Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم that this is his father and he
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with him. Ibraaheem Wice replied to the Salaam and remarked: "Welcome to a
pious son and to a pious Prophet."
Sidratul-Muntaha:
Following this meeting with Ibraaheem ◌ُعَلَيْهِالسَّلام , Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم was raised to
the Sidratul-Muntaha. This is a lotus tree towering above the seventh heaven.
Whatever rises from the earth stops at Sidratul-Muntaha (the lotus-tree of the outer
extremity), and from this point onwards, it is raised further into the heavens. On
the other hand, whatever descends from the Malaul-A'laa first descends upon
Sidratul-Muntaha and from there it descends further to the other heavens and
beyond, thus the name Sidratul-Muntaha.
At this very location, Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم beheld Jibraa'eel ◌ُعَلَيْهِ السَّلَام in his
original form. He also witnessed some strange and amazing celestial radiances of
Allah Ta'ala. He also saw innumerable angels and golden moths hovering about the
Sidratul-Muntaha.
Observation of Jannah and Jahannam:
Jannah is in close proximity to Sidratul-Muntaha. The Holy Qur-aan depicts:
عند سدرة المنتهى عندها جنة الماوى
"At Sidratul-Muntaha, near it is the abode of Jannah."
This is why Abu Sa'eed Khudri's Medkg narration mentions that after his
performance of Salaah in Baitul-M'amur, Rasulullah Uckauf was elevated to
Sidratul-Muntaha. From Sidratul-Muntaha, Rasulullah caf was raised to
Jannah. After his visit to Jannah, Jahannam was presented before him. In other
words, the horrors of Jahannam were laid bare to him.
Rasulullah Ustal says: "I reached Sidratul-Muntaha where I beheld
astounding colours and incredible embellishments. I have no idea what they were. I
was then admitted into Jannah where the domes were constructed from
(mammoth-sized) pearls and the soil was of musk."
Sareeful-Aqlaam - The Site of the Scratching of the Pens:
Thereafter Rasulullah cheaf ascended even further where he was able to
perceive the sounds made by the pens (recording predestination). The sound
produced by the scratching of these pens of predestination is referred to as
Sareeful-Aqlaam. This is the location where the pens of fate are engaged in
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transcribing the divine edicts and religious commandments from the Lawh-e-
Mahfooz (the preserved tablet).
Divine Proximity - (Celestial vision, divine conversation and the
conferral of sacred edicts)
From Sareeful-Aqlaam, Rasulullah Leaf traversed through a number of
concealed realms until he finally arrived in the sacred presence of Allah Ta'ala. It is
said that a Rafraf (a green silken seat) was provided for his conveyance. Rasulullah
Lckal mounted this seat and was thus conveyed to the closest of the celestial
realms before the majesty of Allah Ta'ala.
When Rasulullah Lyckats reached this area of 'close proximity', he fell into
Sajdah. Here he caught sight of the magnificence of the radiance of Allah Ta'ala
from beyond the divine screen and without any intermediary he was honoured to
converse directly with Allah Ta'ala.
Rasulullah clean said: "I caught sight of the greatest of (divine radiances).
Thereafter Allah Ta'ala communicated whatever He wished to communicate to
me."
Rasulullah Uckaf was blessed with setting eyes on Allah Ta'ala and
communicating with Him directly without any intermediary between them.
Allah Ta'ala conversed with Rasulullah Laf and endowed him with
three gifts on this great occasion; the first gift was made up of the five daily Salaah;
the second gift was the closing verses of Surah Baqarah, which includes the mercy,
affection, ease and forgiveness of Allah Ta'ala upon this Ummah and it focuses
upon victory and assistance to the Muslims against the disbelievers. Although these
verses are in the form of duas, the verses are more of an educative and enlightening
nature. It is as though Allah Ta'ala is enlightening this Ummah in these closing
verses that they should make a point of imploring Allah Ta'ala and He will respond
to their duas.
مِنْ فيض جُودك مَا عَلَّمْتَنَا الطَّلَبَا
وَلَوْلَمْ تُرِدْ نَيْلَ مَا نَرْجو و نَطْلُبُه
If You had no intention to bestow upon us from Your oceans of grace, You wouldn't
have enlightened us on the method of begging from You.
In other words, You wouldn't have even informed us of what to beg of You.
The third gift awarded to Rasulullah Uckaf on this night was that Allah
Ta'ala would pardon the major sins of any Ummati who does not ascribe partners
unto Him. In other words, Allah Ta'ala will not condemn a perpetrator of major
sins to eternal hellfire, as He would do to the disbelievers. Some of them will be
pardoned through the intercession of the Ambiyaa Ali fe. Others will be forgiven
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the mercy and grace of Almighty Allah. Any person whose heart embraces even an
iota of faith (Imaan) will, in due course, be released from Jahannam.
According to a lengthy Hadith of Abu Hurayrah deals, during the course of
his conversation with Allah Ta'ala, Rasulullah LEaf was addressed by Allah
Ta'ala thus:
فقال له ربه قد اتخذتك خليلا وحبيبا وارسلتك الى الناس كافة بشيرا
ونذيرا و شرحت لك صدرك و وضعت عنك وزرك و رفعت لك
ذکرك فلا اذکر الاذكرت معی وجعلت امتك خير امة اخرجت للناس
وجعلت امتك وسطا وجعلت امتك هم الأولين والآخرين وجعلت
من امتك اقواما قلوبهم اناجی لهم وجعلتك اول النبيين خلقا
واخرهم بعثا واعطيتك سبعا من المثانى لم اعطها نبيا قبلك
واعطيتك خواتيم سورة البقرة من كنز تحت العرش لم اعطها نبيا
قبلك واعطيتك الكوثر واعطيتك ثمانية اسهم الاسلام والهجرة
والجهاد والصلاة والصدقة وصوم رمضان والامر بالمعروف والنهى
عن المنکر وجعلتك فاتحا و خاتما الى اخر الحدیث اخرجه ابن
جرير فى تفسير سورة الاسراء عن ابى هريرة رضى الله عنه بطوله
كذا فى الخصائص الكبرى
"I have adopted you as my Khalil (bosom friend) and Habib (beloved). I have sent
you to all the peoples of the world as a Basheer (presenter of glad tidings) and as a
Nazeer (warner). I have opened your breast for you, I have relieved you of your
burden and I have elevated your mention. My oneness is not mentioned but with
you as My slave. I have made your Ummah the best of Ummahs that was ever
raised from the people. I have declared your Ummah as the most just and moderate
Ummah. I have rendered your Ummah as the first (in terms of its virtue) and last
(in terms of its appearance in this world). I have made from your Ummah a group
of people whose hearts contain the Injeel. (In other words, the divine words of the
Qur-aan will be etched onto their hearts.) I have made you the first Prophet in terms
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awarded you the Sab 'ul-Mathaani (Surah Fatihah), which I had not given to any
messenger prior to you. I have bestowed upon you the closing verses of Surah
Baqarah from the treasures beneath the divine throne, which I had not bestowed to
any messenger prior to you. I have granted you the Kauthar (the pond), and I have
bestowed your Ummah with eight distinctive merits; Islam, Hijrah, Salaah, Sadaqah
(charity), Saum of Ramadhaan, Amr bil M'aroof (enjoining good) and Nahy 'anil-
Munkar (forbidding evil). I made you a Faatih (opener or forerunner to the
Ambiyaa) and Khaatam (seal of all the Prophets) ..... "
In short, Allah Ta'ala bestowed Rasulullah chat with many bounties and
blessed him with many glad tidings and awarded him with distinctive injunctions
and directives. One of the most significant directives issued to Rasulullah
Ustal. was the obligation to observe fifty daily Salaahs. Accepting all these
directives and injunctions with delight, Rasulullah Leaf turned back to return
to this earth. On his return journey, he met Hadhrat Ibraaheem Wine. He made
no comment about these injunctions of Salaah, etc.,.
"Thereafter I passed Musa philli who asked me what I was commanded
with. I replied: 'During the day and night, fifty Salaahs have been prescribed for
us.' Musa "Lige remarked: 'I have a great deal of experience with the Bani
Israa'eel. Your Ummah is far weaker; they will be unable to cope with this
commandment. So return to your Lord and request him to reduce this
obligation." Resulullah Ligaclaus returned to Allah and requested Him to
reduce the number of Salaahs. Allah Ta'ala reduced it by five. When Rasulullah
again, he posed the same question. Once more عَلَيْهِ السَّلَامُ passed Musa صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
he requested Rasulullah Uckaf to beg for a reduction in this obligation. This
going back and forth ensued a number of times until just five daily Salaah
remained. Even then, Musa ◌ُعَلَيْهِ السَّلام pleaded with Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم to return
to Allah and get yet another reduction. Rasulullah kaf replied: "I have
requested a reduction a number of times already. Now I am embarrassed to
approach Him for a further reduction." Saying this Rasulullah Lai
continued ahead. A voice from the unseen then called out: "These are five but
equivalent to fifty." That is, these are just five Salaah but the reward of these
five Salaah is equal to fifty Salaah. "And My verdict will not be altered. This
obligation of just five Salaah was predetermined within My knowledge."
In the same order, Resulullah takauf returned from the heavens and landed
first at Baitul-Muqaddas. From here he mounted the Buraaq and reached Makkah
before the break of dawn. The same morning, he recounted this incident to the
Quraysh. They, as expected, were left flabbergasted in disbelief. Some of them held
their hands over their heads in exasperation whilst others scornfully started
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to Baitul-Muqaddas and return in just one night!" In order to test him, those who
had been to Baitul-Muqaddas started throwing questions at him about the
distinguishing features of Baitul-Muqaddas. The instant they started interrogating
him, Allah Ta'ala brought Baitul-Muqaddas right before his very eyes and he
continued responding to their questions. Now when all their questions pertaining
to Baitul-Muqaddas were exhausted, they asked: "Okay, tell us some incident about
the road leading to Baitul-Muqaddas." Rasulullah caf replied: "On my way I
came across a trade caravan at a certain place that was returning to Makkah from
Syria. They lost one camel and later retrieved it. Insha Allah, this trade caravan
should reach Makkah within three days. Leading the way would be a khaki-
coloured camel laden with two sacks of goods."
Accordingly, on the third day, this caravan entered Makkah in precisely the
same manner as foretold by Rasulullah Ligaclean and they also narrated the
incident of the lost camel. On seeing and hearing this, Waleed bin Mughirah
dismissed the whole incident by declaring: "This is nothing but sorcery." The
people also concurred with him saying: "Yes, Waleed is speaking the truth."
Stalling the Sun
Rasulullah Ucla informed the Quraysh that the trade caravan that was
returning from Syria would be in Makkah by Wednesday evening before sunset.
However, by Wednesday evening the caravan failed to make an appearance and
the sun was about to set. Resulullah kgdilau made dua unto Allah Ta'ala. Allah
Ta'ala delayed the setting of the sun for a little while until the caravan entered
Makkah the same evening before sunset, in accordance with Resulullah's gate auf
prophesy.
According to the scholars of Seerat, this miracle is referred to as the miracle of
Habsush-Shams (the stalling of the sun). Shaikh Taqiyyud-Deen Subki aldus says:
فَمَا غَرَبَتْ بَلْ وَافَقَتْكَ بِوَقْفِهِ
وَشَمْسُ الضُّحَى طَاعَتْكَ عِنْدَ مَغِيْبِهَا
"The setting sun complied with you, it did not set but it submitted to you by you
stalling it."
In this manner Allah Ta'ala confirmed the truthfulness of Resulullah Jugateaufs.
The Quraysh witnessed his honesty with their very own eyes. They heard the truth
with their very own ears but they remained committed to their obstinacy and
refutation of the truth. They were bent on rebelling against the truth. Some of them
went to Abu Bakr Meals and said: "Your friend, Muhammad (Rasulullah
Tugal aus) says that he went to Baitul-Maqdis last night and returned before dawn.
Do you believe him?" Abu Bakr ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه asked: "Did Muhammad ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم say
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to be the truth. I wholeheartedly believe in whatever he says. In fact, day and night
I believe in the heavenly news he conveys to us which is even beyond that." From
that moment on, he was conferred with the title of Siddeeq.
On the second heaven, Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم met Hadhrat Isa ◌ُعَلَيْهِ السَّلَام and
. عَلَيْهِ السَّلامُ Hadhrat Yahya
It appears in the Hadith:
انا اقرب الناس بعیسی بن مریم لیس بینی و بینہ نی
"From all the Ambiyaa, I am closest to 'Isa bin Maryam; there is no prophet between
him and me."
Furthermore, towards the latter times, Hadhrat 'Isa Wiecie will descend from the
skies to kill Dajjaal. Within Ummat-e-Muhammadiyyah he will implement the
Shari'ah of Muhammad Rasulullah skal as a revivalist. On the day of
Qiyaamah, Hadhrat 'Isa ◌ُعَلَيْهِ السَّلام will appear before Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم with the
entire creation, from beginning to end, and he will request Rasulullah Leaf to
initiate the process of intercession before Allah Ta'ala. For this reason, Rasulullah
عَلَيْهِ السَّلَامُ Hadhrat Yahya. عَلَيْهِ السَّلَامُ was made to meet Hadhrat Isa صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
accompanying Hadhrat 'Isa "Liche on this occasion was merely due to their close
family relationship. They were maternal cousins. (Their mothers were sisters.) This
meeting denoted the relentless harassment of the Jews. The Jews would leave no
stone unturned in frustrating him and they would devise a range of plans to
assassinate him. However, just as Allah Ta'ala protected Hadhrat 'Isa Life from
their wicked schemes, similarly Allah Ta'ala would protect Resulullah Ligasteauf
also from their evils.
On the third heaven he met Hadhrat Yusuf "Link. This meeting implied that
like Yusuf ◌ُوعَلَيْهِ السَّلام Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم will also suffer at the hands of his brothers
but he will ultimately prevail over them and forgive them their wrongs. On the day
of the conquest of Makkah, Resulullah Lakauf addressed the Quraysh in the
same manner as Yusuf philate addressed his brothers when he said:
لَ تَثْرِيْبَ عَلَيْكُمُ الْيَوْمَ يَغْفِرُ اللهُ لَكُمْ وَهُوَ أَرْحَمُ الرَّاحِمِيْنَ اذهبوا
فانتم الطلقاء اى العتقاء
"Today there is no blame upon you. May Allah forgive you. He is the most
affectionate of all the merciful. Go on! You are free."
Furthermore, when the Ummah of Rasulullah Lyckats will enter Jannah, they
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Rasulullah's ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم meeting with Hadhrat Idrees ◌ُعَلَيْهِ السَّلَام signified that
Rasulullah Uclea will despatch letters of invitation to Islam to the rulers of the
world because Hadhrat Idrees Wice was the pioneer of letter writing. Also, in
regards to Hadhrat Idrees palack, Allah Ta'ala declares: "And We raised him up to
an elevated rank." Meeting him was an indication that Allah Ta'ala will bestow
Rasulullah Uckaf. also with an elevated rank and majestic position. As a
consequence, even the emperor of Rome was left awestruck when he received the
letter of Rasulullah Ucaf. As mentioned in Sahih Bukhaari, when Abu
Sufyaan left the emperor's court, in amazement he remarked:
امر امر ابن ابی کبشة حتی یخاف ملك بنى الاصفر
"The affair of the son of Abu Kabshah has developed into something so enormous
that even the king of the children of Asfar is alarmed by him."
His meeting with Hadhrat Haroon plate was an indication that just as Saamiri
and the calf-worshippers utterly defied Hadhrat Haroon Liche and they were
subsequently executed due to this apostasy, in the same way, on the day of Badr,
seventy Qurayshi leaders were slain and another seventy taken as prisoners. Also,
some members of the 'Uraynah tribe were executed due to their apostasy.
Rasulullah's ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم meeting with Hadhrat Musa ◌ُعَلَيْهِالسَّلَام implied that just as
Hadhrat Musa Wiche waged Jihaad against the Jabaarin in Syria and Allah Ta'ala
granted him victory over them, similarly, Rasulullah caff will enter the
regions of Syria to wage Jihaad. Rasulullah chaf went towards Syria for the
expedition to Tabuk. There the leader of Dawmatul-Jundul begged Rasulullah
Lockal. for a truce on a promise of paying Jizyah (security tax levied on non-
Muslims living under Muslim rule). Resulullah Ligasteauf consented to the truce.
And just as Syria was conquered after Hadhrat Musa Wicle at the hands of
his successor Hadhrat Yush'a "Wine, similarly, after the demise of Rasulullah
LEM, Syria fell into Muslims hands during the Caliphate of Hadhrat 'Umar
. رَضَِّ اللهُ عَنْهُ
. عَلَيْهِ السَّلَامُ met Hadhrat Ibraaheem صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ On the seventh heaven, Rasulullah
He saw him sitting with his back leaning on the Baitul-M'amur. The Baitul-
M'amur is actually a Masjid on the seventh heaven directly parallel to the K'abah.
Seventy thousand angels make Tawaaf of this structure every day (and they do not
ever get a second chance to do so). Since Ibraaheem Wich is the builder of the
K'abah, he was honoured with this distinction. This final meeting indicated to
Hajatul-Wadaa (the farewell Haj). It implied that Resulullah kaitauf would
perform Haj before his demise from this world. According to the interpreters of
dreams, a vision of Hadhrat Ibraaheem "Life in one's dream is a glad tiding of an
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Ibn Muneer says: "Up to this point, seven Mi'raajs (ascensions) took place. The
eighth ascension was up to Sidratul-Muntaha. This ascension was symbolic of the
forthcoming conquest of Makkah that occurred in the eighth year of Hijrah. The
ninth ascension took place from Sidratul-Muntaha to Sareeful-Aqlaam (the site of
the scratching of the pens). This ascension was a sign of the expedition of Tabuk
that occurred in the ninth year of Hijrah. The tenth ascension was the ascension on
the silken seat towards the location of the utmost divine proximity to Allah Ta'ala
where Rasulullah Uckaf heard the words of Allah Ta'ala. Since Rasulullah
Ustal. acquired Baqaa (spiritual immortality) in this tenth ascension, this was
an indication that in the tenth year of Hijrah Rasulullah schaf would leave this
world for the Liqaa (reunion) with Allah Ta'ala. He would depart from this world
to meet his Rafeeq-e-A'laa (the greatest of companions)."
During his journey to the heavens, Rasulullah Leaf found the divine
angels engaged in various positions of worship. Some of them with their hands
clasped together in the Qiyaam position. Some of them were in perpetual Ruk'u
without raising their heads up. Some of them were in eternal Sajdah whilst others
were in perpetual Qu'ood position. Allah Ta'ala drew all these positions into one
Rakaat for this Ummah so that the 'Ibaadah of this Ummah is a consolidation of all
the various positions of Ibaadat of the angels. Furthermore, the Holy Qur-aan
reveals that everything sings the praise and glory of Allah Ta'ala. Allah Ta'ala says:
وَ إِنْ مِّنْ شَىْءٍ إِلَّا يُسَبِّمُ بِحَمْدِهِ وَلَكِنْ لَّا تَفْقَهُوْنَ تَسْبِيْحَكُمُ
"And there is nothing but it glorifies Him (Allah Ta'ala) with His praise but you do
not understand their glorification (Tasbeeh). [Surah Israa verse 44]
Every single thing in this universe is engaged in the Tasbeeh (glorification) of Allah
Ta'ala. Not a moment passes without them being engaged in his Tasbeeh.
Obviously, this Tasbeeh of the universe would not be all of the same nature. They
differ in their methods of Tasbeeh. The Tasbeeh of the trees and plants is in the
state of Qiyaam (standing posture). The Tasbeeh of the animals is in the state of
Ruk'u and the Tasbeeh of the insects is in perpetual Sujood. Their heads are always
bowed to the earth in submission. The Tasbeeh of stones and other inanimate
objects is the position of Qu'ood. In our Salaah, Allah Ta'ala has assembled all the
various types of Tasbeeh and Tahmeed.
Furthermore, man is created from the four basic elements. This is why his
Ibaadat also constitutes four basic postures of Qiyaam, Qu'ood, Ruk'u and Sujood.
Since there are five sources that initiate the ghaflat (negligence) of Allah Ta'ala -
i.e. the five senses - the five Salaah have been prescribed for every single day of the
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Invitation to Islam during the days of Haj
When Rasulullah Uckaf realised that the Quraysh are stubbornly clinging onto
their aggression, he would himself go to the camping-grounds of the pilgrims who
would congregate at Makkah during the days of Haj and there he would invite
them towards Islam. He would advise them to support the true religion. He would
bid the people towards Tauheed, truth and sincerity. However, his uncle Abu
Lahab, whose actual name was 'Abdul-'Uzza bin 'Abdul-Muttalib would cast aside
all his other duties and trailing behind Rasulullah cka, he would proclaim:
"People! This man wants you to abandon Laat and 'Uzza. He is tempting you
towards Bid'ah (innovation) and misguidance. Don't ever adhere to what he says."
Nonetheless, Rasulullah Laf presented Islam to a number of tribes
inviting them to support and aid Islam. Some of them responded encouragingly
whilst others reacted harshly and unsympathetically. Some of them pledged their
support on condition they are appointed vicegerents upon his victory. Rasulullah
Lucka replied: "That is not in my control. Allah Ta'ala appoints whomsoever
He wishes." They retorted: "This is quite strange; we should fight side by side with
you sacrificing our lives in support of this cause, sticking out our necks, making our
chests a target of the arrows of the Arabs and when you are triumphant somebody
else is appointed your deputy!"
During this time, Rasulullah Uckauf also visited the tribe of Banu Zuhal bin
Shaybaan. Abu Bakr Meals and Ali deale also accompanied him on this venture.
Mafrooq bin 'Amr and Haani bin Qabisah were chieftains of this tribe. Abu Bakr
Wedle addressed Mafrooq saying: "Haven't you heard about the prophet-hood of
Rasulullah Uclea ? Here, this is the Prophet of Allah Ta'ala with me." Mafrooq
replied: "Well, I have heard about him." Addressing Rasulullah kaf, he
asked: "O Qurayshi brother! What are you inviting people to?" Stepping ahead,
Rasulullah Uciauf answered: "Believe in Allah alone without ascribing any
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partners unto Him and accept me as His Prophet and lend your support to His
religion. The Quraysh declined to accept the commandment of Allah. They have
falsified His Prophet and in their intoxication of falsehood they have become
independent of the truth. And Allah Ta'ala is the most independent." In other
words, this independent being of Allah Ta'ala is absolutely not in need of you
embracing Deen. He really does not require your support and aid. Yes, if you are
concerned about your personal success, embrace the truth, accept the divine
guidance and repent from falsehood and deviation.
"Then what do you invite to?" asked Mafrooq. Resulullah Lackauf recited
the following verses in response:
قُلْ تَعَالَوْا أَثْلُ مَا حَرَّمَ رَبُّكُمْ عَلَيْكُمْ الَّا تُشْرِكُوْا بِهِ شَيْئًا وَ بِالْوَالِدَيْنِ إِحْسَانًا وَلَا تَقْتُلُوَّا
أَوْلَادَ كُمْ مِّنْ إِمْلَاقٍ + نَحْنُ نَرْزُقُكُمْ وَإِيَّاهُمْ، وَلَا تَقْرَبُوا الْفَوَاحِشَ مَا ظَهَرَ مِنْهَا وَ مَا بَطَنَّ
وَلَا تَقْتُلُوا النَّفْسَ الَِّيْ حَرَّمَ اللهُ إِلَّا بِالْحَقِّ ◌ُ ذَلِكُمْ وَضُكُمْ بِهِ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَعْقِلُوْنَ
"Say (O Muhammad!) Come! I will recite what your Lord has made forbidden over
you; that you do not ascribe any partner unto Him, favourable relationship with the
parents, and that you do not kill your children out (of fear) of poverty - We sustain
you as well as them - and do not come close to evils - whether they are exposed or
veiled - and do not kill the being whom Allah has forbidden but for a just cause.
This is what He has commanded you to do so that you may understand."
[Al-An'aam verse 151]
After listening to the recitation of these verses, Mafrooq replied: "By Allah! This is
indisputably not the word of an earthly being."
He further requested: "O Qurayshi brother! What do you summon people to?"
Rasulullah kogalauko responded by reciting the following verses:
إِنَّ اللهَ يَأْمُرُ بِالْعَدْلِ وَالْإِحْسَانِ وَإِيْتَآئِ ذِى الْقُرْبِى وَيَنْهِى عَنِ الْفَحْشَآءِ وَالْمُنْكَرِ وَ الْبَعْلِ
يَعِظُّكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَذَكَّرُوْنَ !
9.
"Verily Allah ordains justice, Ihsaan (performance of good) and giving to the
relatives and He prohibits evils, repulsive deeds and injustice. He advises you so
that you may take heed." [Surah Nahl verse 90]
With good grace, Mafrooq responded: "By Allah! You have invited towards
excellent character and outstanding actions but the problem is that I am a bit
reluctant to conclude an accord with you without consulting my people. I feel it
inappropriate to take such steps in their absence. I am uncertain about whether
they will sanction this accord or not. Furthermore, we fall within the royal
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any leader without consulting with him first. I am convinced that if we were to
enter into any accord with you, Chosroe would certainly treat this as an insult to
his authority."
Delightfully approving of his frankness and truthfulness, Rasulullah Leaf
said: "Allah Himself is the protector and assistant of His Deen. Those who support
the Deen of Allah, soon Allah Ta'ala will make them the heirs of the riches and
lands of Chosroe.'
Thereafter Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم , grasping Abu Bakr's ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه hand, rose from
this meeting and proceeded to meet the tribes of Aws and Khazraj of Madinah.
(Details of this meeting are coming up soon, Insha Allah.) These tribes
enthusiastically embraced Islam and pledged their unstinting support for the cause
of Islam.
Islam of lyaas bin Mu'aaz deals
In the same year, Abul-Haysar Anas bin Raaf i came to Makkah with a few of his
friends in search of an ally amongst the Quraysh against the Khazraj tribe.
Amongst these youth was a man by the name of Iyaas bin Mu'aaz. When
Rasulullah Uclea heard of their arrival, he went up to them and said: "I will
present before you something better than what you have come for." Abul-Haysar
and his friends enquired: "What is that?" Rasulullah La replied: "I am the
messenger of Allah. Allah Ta'ala has commissioned me to summon His servants
towards Him and to worship Him without ascribing any partner unto Him. Allah
Ta'ala has also revealed a book upon me." Rasulullah kaf then recited a few
verses of the Holy Qur-aan and presented them with Islam.
Iyaas bin Mu'aaz said: "People! This far outweighs what you have come for."
Flinging a few pebbles on Iyaas's face, Abul-Haysar retorted: "We have not
come here for this." This silenced Iyaas. Thereafter Resulullah Jackauf rose from
the meeting and this group returned to Madinah Munawwarah.
A few days later, Iyaas passed away. As he was breathing his last, words like
Laa ilaaha illallahu, Allahu Akbar, Subhaanallah and Alhamdulillah were spilling
over from his tongue. All those who were in attendance heard these words and this
left no doubt in their minds that he passed away as a Muslim.
The Inception of Islam in Madinah Munawwarah - 11th Year of
Prophethood
Most of the citizens of Madinah were made up of the Aws and Khazraj tribes who
were idol worshippers. Living amongst them were Jews as well, who were regarded
as people of the book. Since the Jews were in the minority in Madinah, whenever
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final messenger is going to be commissioned to this earth. We will follow him. And
joining our forces with him, we will destroy you like the people of 'Aad and Iram."
During the days of Haj a few pilgrims of the Khazraj tribe arrived in Makkah.
This was the eleventh year of prophethood. Rasulullah Leaf appeared before
them inviting them towards Islam. He also recited to them a few verses of the Holy
Qur-aan. The moment these people laid eyes on him they recognised him and
addressing one another they exclaimed: "By Allah! This is the very same Prophet
whom the Jews longingly talk about. Take heed! Let not the Jews beat you to this
good fortune and virtue."
In this very meeting, this group embraced Islam before rising from their seats.
They then said: "O Prophet of Allah! We have embraced Islam and we believe in
you. The Jews and us are always at odds with one another. If you permit, may we
return and invite them to this religion of Islam as well? If they embrace Islam and
both of us live in harmony, nobody will be more dear to us than you." (Rasulullah
(.permitted them to invite them to Islam صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
These six fortunate men of the Khazraj tribe were:
1. As'ad bin Zuraarah deals
2.
رَضَِّ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ Awf bin Haaris'
3.
Raaf i bin Maalik deals
4. Qutbah bin 'Aamir Meals
رَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ Uqbah bin 'Aamir .5
6. Jaabir bin 'Abdullah bin Rabaab deal
These six personalities took leave from Resulullah status and returned to
Madinah. Whomsoever they met they couldn't help but mention Rasulullah
Lucia ... As a result, in Madinah, not a house nor meeting was devoid of the
- صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ mention of Rasulullah
The First Pledge of the Ansaar - 12th year prophethood
In the following year, which was the twelfth year of prophethood, twelve people
came to Makkah to meet Rasulullah caf. Five of them were from the
abovementioned six people whilst another seven joined them. These seven people
are:
1. Mu'aaz bin Haaris Meals (brother of 'Awf bin Haaris deduls)
2.
Zakwaan bin 'Abduqays eals
3.
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4. Yazeed bin S'alabah deals
5. 'Abbaas bin 'Ubaadah bin Nadlah deals
6. Abul-Haysam Maalik bin Tayhaan deals
7. 'Uwaym bin Saa'idah deals
On this occasion, Jaabir bin 'Abdullah bin Rabaab deals was not present (although
he was present on the first occasion as mentioned above).
These twelve personalities presented themselves before Rasulullah Lai
and at night in Mina they pledged their allegiance at the hands of Rasulullah
Lskal just near a place called 'Aqabah, hence the name of this allegiance,
Bay'atul-'Aqabah.
They pledged their allegiance not to ascribe partners unto Allah, to abstain
from theft, fornication, infanticide, false accusation and slander. This was the
foremost allegiance of the Ansaar, which is referred to as Bay'atul-'Aqabah Al-
Ulaa (the first allegiance at 'Aqabah).
As this group was returning to Madinah Munawwarah after pledging their
رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ despatched 'Abdullah bin Ummu Maktoom صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ allegiance, Rasulullah
and Mus'ab bin 'Umair deals with them to teach the people of Madinah the Holy
Qur-aan and the regulations of Islam. When they reached Madinah, they were
accommodated in the house of As'ad bin Zuraarah deals.
Mus'ab bin 'Umair deals would invite the people towards Islam and lead
them in Salaah. He was their Imaam. One day, as he was delivering a sermon about
the magnificence of Islam in front of a huge crowd of people, Usaid bin Hudhair,
bearing a sword in hand, appeared before him and demanded: "What have you
come here for? Why are you misleading our women and children? It would be
better if you left this place!"
Mus'ab bin 'Umair Reale replied: "Is it possible for you to sit down for a little
while and listen to what I have to say? If it pleases you, well and good otherwise
you may choose to withdraw." Usaid replied: "Very well, this seems quite fair." He
then took a seat. Mus'ab bin 'Umair Meals portrayed the magnificence of Islam
and recited verses of the Holy Qur-aan before him. On hearing this, Usaid
remarked:
ما احسن هذا الكلام واجمله
"How beautiful and splendid are these words."
He then enquired about the process of entering into the fold of Islam. Mus'ab bin
'Umair Reale replied: "Firstly, you should cleanse your body and clothing. Take a
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Usaid right away stood up, cleaned his clothing, took a bath, recited the
Kalimah Shahaadah and offered two Rakaat of Salaah. He then said: "There is
another man - meaning S'ad bin Mu'aaz, the chief of the Aws tribe - who, if he
embraces Islam, not a single member of the Aws tribe will remain unconverted. Let
me go and I will send him to you now."
As S'ad bin Mu'aaz saw Usaid bin Hudhair &edky approaching, he said: "The
Usaid returning does not seem like the same Usaid who left from here earlier on."
As he drew closer, S'ad asked Usaid: "What happened?" Usaid replied: "I did not
find anything objectionable in his (Mus'ab's) words."
S'ad bin Mu'aaz was thrown into a fit of rage and wielding his sword, he set
out for As'ad bin Zuraarah's home (the host of Mus'ab deals).
As he reached him, S'ad fumed: "If it was not because of your family
relationship with me, if you were not my cousin I would have sorted you out with
this sword. Have you brought this man (Mus'ab) here to deceive the people?"
Mus'ab replied: "S'ad, is it possible for you to sit and listen to me for a few
moments? If you like what you hear you may accept it otherwise you are free to do
as you please." "Okay," replied S'ad, "what you say is rather fair." Saying this, he
sat down. Mus'ab presented the magnificence of Islam before him and recited a few
verses of the Holy Qur-aan to him. He barely heard the verses of the Qur-aan when
his colour changed. He pleaded: "How do I enter this religion?"
Mus'ab deals replied: "Firstly, you should cleanse your clothing and take a
bath. Recite the Kalimah Shahaadah and perform two Rakaat of Salaah."
Without more ado, S'ad got up, took a bath, recited the Kalimah Shahaadah
and performed two Rakaat of Salaah.
The moment he was done here, he headed off towards his people. As his
people saw him coming from a distance, they realised that his colour has changed.
There was something different about him. As he reached their gathering, S'ad
addressed them saying: "What do you think of me?" In one voice they all agreed:
"You are our leader. As far as your discretion and good counsel is concerned, you
are the best amongst us." S'ad said: "By Allah! I will never speak to you until and
unless each one of you believes in Allah and His Rasool Ligaste auf."
Even before nightfall, not a single man or woman of the Banu 'Abdul-Ashal
tribe was left without embracing Islam.
From the entire tribe of Banu 'Abdul-Ashal, only one man by the name of
'Amr bin Thaabit who was known as Usayrim was left to embrace Islam. He
embraced Islam on the day of Uhud. He accepted Islam and immediately set out for
the battlefield where he was martyred. On this occasion, Rasulullah ceai
issued glad tidings of his entry into Jannah. Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah &eks would
ask as a riddle: "Show me a person who is a Jannati without even performing a
single Salaah."
When the people failed to answer, he would say: "He is Usayrim from the tribe
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رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ Islam of Rifa'ah
Rifa'ah bin Raaf'i Zuraqi &dl narrates: "Even before those six Ansaaris could
come to Makkah, my cousin (my mother's sister's son) Mu'aaz bin 'Afraa and I
came to Makkah. We met with Rasulullah Leaf and he presented the beauty
of Islam to us. He asked me: "O Rifa'ah! Tell me, who created the earth, skies and
mountains?" We replied: "Allah created them." He then asked: "Who is more
worthy of being worshipped; the Creator or the created?" We replied: "The
Creator." Rasulullah Ucieaf then advised: "So you are entitled to be worshipped
by these idols whilst you worship Allah because you created these idols whilst you
were created by Allah. I am inviting you to the worship of just one Allah. Believe
in the oneness of Allah and do not ascribe any partners unto him and regard me as
the messenger and Prophet of Allah. Maintain favourable relationship with your
kith and kin and refrain from oppression and transgression."
To this I replied: "You have certainly invited us towards outstanding character
and magnificent characteristics"
I then rose from there and headed off towards the Haram where I loudly
proclaimed: "I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship besides Allah and
that Muhammad ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم is His messenger."
The Institution of Jumu'ah at Madinah
In the same year As'ad bin Zuraarah deaths established Jumu'ah at Madinah
Munawwarah. When he observed that the Jews and Christians have a special day
of the week in which they congregate; the Jews on Saturday and the Christians on
Sunday, he reflected that the Muslims should also observe a day of the week in
which they congregate to remember Allah, to express their Shukr (appreciation)
before him, to offer Salaah and to worship Him. As'ad bin Zuraarah proposed the
day of Friday as this special day for the Muslims and on this day he led everyone in
Salaah.
In short, the Sahaabah peaks, on the basis of their own Ijtihaad (inference),
firstly established the performance of Jumu'ah and secondly they proposed that the
name of that auspicious day be referred to as the day of Jumu'ah. Previously,
during the times of ignorance, the day was referred to as the day of 'Arubah. The
divine revelation of Allah approved of both these inferences, as evident from the
following verse:
يَآَيُّهَا الَّذِيْنَ امَنُوًّا إِذَا نُؤْدِىَ لِلصَّلوةِ مِنْ يَّوْمِ الْجُمُعَةِ فَاسْعَوْا إِلَى ذِكْرِ اللهِ
"When the call for prayer is proclaimed on the day of Friday, hasten towards the
Zikr of Allah ... " [Surah Jumu'ah]

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Besides establishing the compulsion of Jumu'ah, this verse also proves that Allah
Ta'ala approved the name Jumu'ah. The divine revelation of Allah Ta'ala refrained
from using the name Yawm-e-'Arubah (day of 'Arubah) for Friday as was
prevalent in the pre-Islamic days of ignorance and employed exactly the same
name proposed by the Ansaar. Judging from this perspective, Allah Ta'ala has
endorsed and approved of the Ijtihaad (inference) of the Ansaar.
Merely a few days later, Rasulullah's Leaf letter addressed to Mus'ab bin
'Umair deals reached the people of Madinah wherein he instructed them to
congregate and perform two Rakaat of Salaah after midday.
Abdur-Rahmaan bin K'ab bin Maalik deals says: "Whenever my father
K'ab bin Maalik Medhe heard the Azaan of Jumu'ah being called he would fondly
bring to mind As'ad bin Zuraarah and make dua of forgiveness for him. When I
once enquired about this, he replied: 'In Madinah, he was the first person to lead us
in Jumu'ah Salaah.""
Second Pledge of the Ansaar - 13th year of prophet-hood
The following year, which was the thirteenth year of prophet-hood, Mus'ab bin
'Umair Meals, in the company of a group of Muslims, set out for Makkah with the
intention of performing Haj. Accompanying these Muslim pilgrims were a number
of disbelievers from the Aws and Khazraj tribes who had not as yet embraced
Islam. Most of the group, which numbered more than four hundred, comprised of
these people. According to the most popular view, the Muslims numbered seventy-
five; seventy-three men and two women, who pledged their allegiance at the hands
of Rasulullah Uckaf. in the same valley where the very first group had pledged
their allegiance. This second pledge is referred to Bay'atul 'Aqabah Saaniyah (the
second pledge of allegiance).
'Allaamah Jawzi Wlduas says that the people who pledged their allegiance on
this occasion numbered a few more than seventy five.
صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ narrates: "For ten long years Rasulullah رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ Hadhrat Jaabir
would go to meet the people in their houses, in the market places and in their social
functions. He would invite them towards Islam pleading with them: 'Who will
grant assistance to me? Who will support me? Who will assist me in conveying the
message of my Lord? For him I guarantee Jannah.' But alas, he would return in
vain without any support or assistance.
This continued until such time that Allah Ta'ala sent us from Yasrib to
Rasulullah cka[ .. We placed our trust in him and offered him assistance.
Everyone of us who appeared before him returned as a Muslim. When Islam
penetrated almost every home in Madinah, we convened a meeting in which we
deliberated over the plight of Rasulullah Leaf. We thought, for how long
more are we going to forsake Resulullah Jackauf in this bleak condition? For