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يَا بَنِيْ قِيْلَه هُذَا جَدُّكُمْ
"O children of Qilah! Here comes your source of good fortune and blessings."
The moment the Ansaar heard this delightful news, they were overcome with
ecstatic joy and in unreserved exhilaration, they hastened to welcome him. The
entire locality of Bani 'Amr bin Awf reverberated with the cries of Takbeer.
Approximately three miles (South of) Madinah is a locality called Quba. Here,
a few families of the Ansaar resided. These inhabitants were predominantly made
up of the family of 'Amr bin 'Awf and the chieftain of this family was Kulsoom bin
Hadam. When Rasulullah Leaf landed at Quba, he put up at the house of
Kulsoom bin Hadam whilst Hadhrat Abu Bakr Reaks, stayed at the house of Khabib
bin Isaaf. The Ansaar would come to him in droves from all around the vicinity
and with fervent conviction they would present themselves to offer their
enthusiastic and passionate Salaam.
رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ from Makkah, Hadhrat Ali صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ After the departure of Rasulullah
stayed over in Makkah for another three days. Once he surrendered the property of
the people entrusted to him by Rasulullah Lcleaf just before he set out for
Hijrah, Hadhrat Ali ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه also left Makkah. He joined Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم in
Quba and he also put up with Rasulullah Lchf at the house of Kulsoom bin
Hadam.
Foundation of Masjidut Taqwa
Subsequent to his arrival in Quba, the first task Rasulullah laf undertook to
do was the laying of the foundation of a Masjid. He brought a stone with his own
blessed hands and placed it in the direction of the Qiblah. Abu Bakr Meals and
then 'Umar Meals also placed a stone each in the same direction. After them, the
other Sahaabah Acake fetched a stone each and then the actual construction of the
Masjid started in earnest. With the Sahaabah رضى اللَّهُ عَنْهُم , Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم would
also lug heavy boulders. At times, to clutch it more firmly, he would hold it close to
his blessed stomach. The Sahaabah peaks would urge him to leave it but
Rasulullah Uckaf would not yield to their appeals.
In regards to this very Masjid, the following verse was revealed:
تَّمَسْجِدُ أُِسَ عَلَى التَّقْوَى مِنْ أَوَلِ يَوْمِ اَحَقُّ أَنْ تَقُوْمَ فِيْلِ فِيْهِ رِ جَالٌ يُحِبُّوْنَ اَنْ يَّتَطَهَّرُ وَل١٨
وَاللهُ يُحِبُّ الْمُطَّهّرِيْنَ
"Surely the Masjid that was erected upon Taqwa (Allah-consciousness) from the
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love (physical and spiritual) cleanliness. And Allah loves those who purify
themselves." [Surah Taubah verse 108]
When this verse was revealed, Rasulullah caf asked 'Amr bin 'Awf: "On
what type of Tahaarat (purity) did you attract the praise of Allah?"
The people of Bani 'Amr replied: "O Rasulullah caf ! After using clods of
earth, we make Istinjaa (cleansing of the private parts) with water as well. Perhaps
this type of twofold Tahaarat (purity) appeals to Allah Ta'ala, hence, our
commendation in the Qur-aan."
Rasulullah steal remarked: "Yes, this is the practice which has attracted
divine recognition. You should stick firmly to this custom and remain attached to
it."
'Abdullah bin Umar ◌ُرَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْه relates: "Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم would visit Masjid-
e-Quba every Saturday. Sometimes he would go on foot and at times he would go
mounted on a conveyance. He would offer two Rakaat Salaah in the Masjid."
Sahal bin Hunaif ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه narrates: "Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم said: 'He who
performs Wudhu at home and performs two Rakaat Salaah in Masjid-e-Quba will
acquire the Sawaab of an Umrah'."
Date of Hijrah
The day Rasulullah LigaEau made his regal presence in Quba during the journey
of Hijrah, was a Monday and the date was the twelfth of Rabi-ul-Awwal thirteen
years after prophethood.
According to the scholars of Seerah, Rasulullah Leaf left Makkah on
Thursday the twenty-seventh of Safar. Following his sojourn of three days in the
cave of Saur, he left for Madinah Munawwarah on Monday, the first of Rabi-ul-
Awwal. Travelling on the coastal route, Rasulullah kaf made his august
appearance in Quba on Monday afternoon the eighth of Rabi-ul-Awwal.
The Inception of the Islamic Calendar
In accordance with the directive of Rasulullah clean, this day signals the start
of the Islamic calendar. When Rasulullah caf appeared in Madinah
Munawwarah, he instructed (the Muslims) to use the month of Rabi'ul-Awwal of
that year as the launch of the Islamic calendar. The more favoured view is that the
inception of the Islamic calendar was launched during the Caliphate of Hadhrat
'Umar Meals. Once Hadhrat Abu Musa Ash'ari dedise wrote to Hadhrat 'Umar
deals saying that although his imperial correspondence reaches him, his letters are
all undated. Subsequently, in the seventeenth year of Hijrah, Hadhrat 'Umar dedulse
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Islamic calendar. Some of them proposed that the day Rasulullah Llal was
blessed with Prophethood should be the day of the inception of the Islamic
calendar. Others suggested the Hijrah whilst some felt that the date of Rasulullah's
gateau demise should be the inception of this calendar. Finally Hadhrat 'Umar
Xxl proposed: "The inception of the Islamic calendar should be the Hijrah
because this migration was the differentiating factor between truth and falsehood.
It was the Hijrah that heralded the honour and dominance of Islam." Everyone
unanimously sanctioned this proposal.
Some of the Sahaabah peaks suggested that the year commence with the
month of Ramadhaan. To this Hadhrat 'Umar Meals replied: "No, Muharram seems
the most appropriate month to start the calendar because people generally return
from Haj in the month of Muharram." Subsequently, they all agreed to this
proposal.
Imaam Sarakhsi ald writes: "When 'Umar deals assembled the Sahaabah
Acus to discuss the issue of determining the Islamic calendar, some of the
Sahaabah Acuks suggested that the inception of the calendar be determined from
رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ blessed birth. However, Hadhrat Umar صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ the day of Rasulullah's
was somewhat averse to this view as this bore a resemblance to the practice of the
Christians. The Christian calendar commences from the holy birth of Hadhrat 'Isa
"luIge. Some people proposed that the Islamic calendar commence from the demise
of Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم .Hadhrat Umar ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه declined to adopt this proposal as
well. The demise of Rasulullah cka was a tragic calamity and a misfortune to
befall this Ummah. This is why Hadhrat 'Umar deals was disinclined to this
proposal. After much debate and deliberation, the attendees agreed that the Islamic
calendar commence from the Hijrah. Farooq A'zam (Hadhrat 'Umar deals) was
inclined to this view because Hijrah was the differentiating factor between truth
(Haq) and falsehood (Baatil). This was when the Sha'aair (prominent Ibaadaat) like
Jumu'ah and 'Eidain were openly observed.
Following a short stay of a few days in Quba, Rasulullah tal mounted
his camel and departed for Madinah on a Friday. En route lies the locality of Banu
Saalim. Since the time of Jumu'ah had set in, Rasulullah Leaf performed
Jumu'ah here. This was the first Khutbah and Jumu'ah in Islam.
Khutbatut-Taqwa (First Khutbah and Jumu'ah)
This is such a Khutbah (sermon) whose every single letter was saturated in
eloquence, whose every letter was a source of spiritual remedy for spiritual
ailments, whose words were a source of life for spiritually numb hearts and whose
every word is more sweeter and delectable than exquisite wine. The celebrated
Khutbah is as follows:

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(الْحَمْدُ للهِ) احمد ه واستعينه واستغفره واستهدیه واومن به ولا
اكفر. واعادى من يكفره واشهد ان لا اله الا الله وحده لا شريك
له وان محمدا عبده ورسوله ارسله بالهدى والنور والموعظة على فترة
من الرسل وقلة من العلم وضلالة من الناس وانقطاع من الزمان و
دنو من الساعة و قرب من الاجل. من يطع الله ورسوله فقد رشد
ومن يعصهما فقد غوی و فرط وضل ضلا بعيدا واوصيكم بتقوى
الله فانه خیر ما اوصى به المسلمُ المسلم ان يحضه على الاخرة وان
یامره بتقوى الله فاحذروا ما حذركم الله من نفسه ولا افضل من
ذلك نصيحةً ولا افضل من ذلك ذکری وان تقوى الله لمن عمل به
على وجل ومخافة من ربه عون صدق على ما تبغون من امر الاخرة
ومن يصلح الذى بينه وبين الله من امره فى السر والعلانية لا ينوى
بذلك الا وجه الله يكن له ذکرا فی عاجل امره وذخراً فيما بعد
الموت حین یفتقر المرء الی ما قدم وما کان من سوی ذلك یود لو ان
بینه و بینه امدا بعیدا. ویحذركم الله نفسه والله رؤوف بالعباد
والذی صدق قوله انجز وعده لا خلف لذلك فانه یقول عزوجل ما
يبدل القول لدى وما انا بظلامٍ للعبيد فاتقوا الله فى عاجل امركم
وأجله فى السر والعلانية فانه من يتق الله يكفر عنهُ سيّأته ويعظم
له اجراً ومن يتق الله فقد فاز فوزاً عظيما وان تقوى الله يُوَفِّ مقته
ویوقی عقوبته و یوقی سخطه وان تقوی الله یبیض الوجوه ویرضی
الرب ويرفع الدرجة خذوا بحظكم. ولا تفرطوا فى جنب الله قد

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علمكم الله كتابه ونهج لكم سبيله ليعلم الذين صدقوا ويعلم
الكاذبين فاحسنوا كما احسن الله اليكم وعادوا اعداءه.
هواجتباكم وسَمَّاكُمُ المسلمين ليهلك من هلك عن بينةٍ ویحی
من حى عن بينة ولا قوة الا بالله فاكثروا ذكر الله واعملوا لما بعد
الیوم فانه من يصلح ما بينه وبين الله یكفه الله ما بینه و بین
الناس ذلك بان الله يقضى على الناس ولا يقضون عليه ويملك من
الناس ولا يملكون منه. والله اكبر ولا قوة الا بالله العظيم
"All praise is due to Allah. I glorify Him, I beseech His assistance, I beg His
forgiveness and I plead for His divine guidance. I believe in Him and I renounce
disbelief in Him. In fact I oppose those who disbelieve in Allah. I bear witness that
there is none worthy of worship besides Allah, He has no partner and I testify that
Muhammad cká is His slave and messenger. He was commissioned by Allah
(to this earth) with guidance, spiritual radiance and good counsel at a time when
the succession of Prophets had terminated and at a time when there was a dearth of
knowledge and when people were spiritually deviated and close to the day of
judgement.
He who obeys Allah and His Rasool is rightly guided whilst he who disobeys them
has gone astray, transgressed and he is awfully deviated.
I advise you to adhere firmly to Taqwa (Allah-consciousness) because the best
advice one Muslim can impart to another Muslim is that he persuades him to
harbour concern for the hereafter and that he enjoins him to adhere to Taqwa.
So beware of that which Allah Himself has warned you about. There is no better
advice than Taqwa. Certainly the Taqwa of Allah Ta'ala and fear for Him is an
ideal benefactor for the hereafter.
He who rectifies his external as well as his internal affairs with Allah Ta'ala and
his intention is nothing but the pleasure of Allah Ta'ala, this spiritual and physical
rectification will be a source of esteem for him in this world and a source of
immense treasure for him upon his death when a person is in dire need of his good
deeds. As for him who adopts anything contrary to this Taqwa, he would, on that
day, wish there be a considerable distance between him and his evil deeds. And
Allah cautions you about Himself (His punishment etc.) and (this caution is
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The word of Allah is true. He executes His promises. There is no reneging on His
promises because Allah Ta'ala declares: 'The word that emanates from Me cannot
be altered'.
So fear Allah in your external and internal affairs and in the issues related to this
world and the hereafter. 'He who adopts Taqwa, Allah will wipe out his sins and
grant him an enormous reward. And he who adopts Taqwa has attained enormous
success. Taqwa is something that thwarts the wrath, punishment and anger of
Allah. The Taqwa of Allah will spiritually illuminate the faces on the day of
judgement and it will be a source of acquiring the pleasure of Allah and a source of
elevated ranks in the hereafter. Take your share (of this Taqwa) whatever you can
manage and do not be lacking in the affairs of Allah. Allah has revealed a book for
your guidance and He has clarified His path to differentiate between the truthful
and the liars. So, just as Allah has favoured you, you should also be favourable (in
complying with His instructions). Harbour enmity towards His enemies and
implement Jihaad in His path.
Allah has chosen you and He has named you as Muslims (His obedient servants).
The objective of Allah is: that he who is to be destroyed will be destroyed even after
clear evidence and he who is to live (as a believer) will live (with insight) after clear
evidence.
There is no might and power besides Allah. Remember Allah abundantly and
practice for the time after this day (hereafter). He who rectifies his affairs with
Allah, Allah will suffice for him against the people and nobody will be able to harm
him because the decree of Allah is executed upon the people and the will of the
people is not implemented upon Allah. He is the exclusive master and owner of the
people whilst the people do not own anything of Allah. He controls the people and
they have no control whatsoever over Him.
Allah is the greatest. And there is no power and might save in the control of Allah,
the most magnificent."
Note: This was the first Khutbah delivered by Rasulullah Leaf after the
Hijrah. In spite of spending thirteen long years in the tyrannical grip of the
disbelievers, he uttered neither a scathing word nor a complaint against his
enemies. Besides Taqwa, Allah-consciousness and preparation for the hereafter, he
mentioned nothing else. No doubt Rasulullah ckaf perfectly fitted the verse
'certainly you are upon magnificent character'.
Upon the completion of Jumu'ah, Rasulullah caf mounted his camel
and set out in the direction of Madinah. He seated Abu Bakr Meals, directly behind
him on the camel. A vast number of Ansaar, armed with their weaponry, were
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Every single resident of Madinah cherished a hope of entertaining Rasulullah
Lcla in his home. From every corner, fervently excited and impassioned pleas
of invitation were extended to Resulullah tackauf. Each resident implored him to
come to his house. Resulullah gateau would make dua for them and reply: "This
camel is commanded by Allah. Wherever she sits down with the decree of Allah, I
will put up there."
Rasulullah cheauf left the reins absolutely loose. He would not even nudge
the animal in any direction.
There was such an enthusiastic atmosphere in the air that to catch a glimpse of
this prophetic magnificence, the ladies clambered upon the roofs of their houses
singing:
طَلَعَ الْبَدْرُ عَلَيْنَا مِنْ ثَنِيَّاتِ الْوَدَاعِ
"The full moon has glowed upon us from the valley of Wad'aa.
وَجَبَ الشُّكْرُ عَلَيْنَا مَا دَعَا لِلّهِ دَاعِ
Gratitude towards Allah is essential upon us as long as there remains a caller to
Allah.
آَيُّهَا الْمَبْعُوْثُ فِيْنَا جِئْتَ بِالْآَمْرِ الْمُطَاعِ
O you who has been sent unto us! You have come to us with something that has to
be adhered to."
The younger girls of Banu Najjaar were chanting:
نحن جوارٍ من بنى النجار يا حبذا محمد من جار
"We are the lasses of Banu Najjaar, Oh! What a pleasure having Muhammad
".as a neighbour صَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
Unable to control their delight, every single tongue was exclaiming:
جاء نبى الله. جاء رسول الله
"Here comes the Nabi of Allah. Here comes the Rasool of Allah."
Baraa bin 'Aazib deals says: "I have not witnessed the people of Madinah as
ecstatic as they were on the day Rasulullah kaikauf appeared in Madinah."
Anas ◌ُرَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْه says:"When Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم landed in Madinah, the
Abyssinians, as an expression of their delight, put on a demonstration of skilful
archery. When Resulullah Ligakau appeared in Madinah, every single particle
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We barely dusted our hands after burying him when we found that our hearts had
already undergone (some spiritual) transformation."
Nonetheless, this blessed camel with its majestic mount forged ahead with
these enthusiasts thronging around him from the right and left. These were the
chosen souls whom Allah Ta'ala had selected for the fervent love and sincere
devotion of His beloved Rasool Leaf . Their love for him was so intense that
not an iota of space was left for anyone else. By Allah! What I am saying is
unquestionably true. This is not merely metaphorical language and an occasion for
figurative expressions. The Sahaabah Asaules were indeed like this. Whilst
Rasulullah Uckaf was riding his camel, each one of them lowered his gaze in
longing as though they 'spread their eyes as a carpet' before him.
Overwhelmed with unbridled joy and overcome with uncontainable emotions
of love, some of the Sahaabah Acals would attempt to seize the reins of the camel
but Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم would gently advise them:
دَعُوْهَا فَإِنَّهَا مَأْمُوْرَةً
"Leave her alone as she is divinely commanded."
In due course, the camel ended up in the locality of Banu Najjaar (Rasulullah's
Lucka. maternal relatives) where, without any prompting, she halted right at
the spot where the door of Masjidun-Nabawi would be. However, Rasulullah
Lckal. did not alight. The camel then got up and proceeded to sit down at Abu
Ayyub Ansaari's Meals door. A little while later, she arose and proceeded to sit at
the first location where she lowered her head onto the ground.
At this moment, Resulullah tikai alighted from his camel and Abu
Ayyub deals carried his goods into the house.
Rasulullah skal. also felt predisposed to residing in the locality of Banu
Najjaar. Najjaar was Rasulullah's if grandfather, 'Abdul-Muttalib's
mother's brother. Rasulullah caf aimed to enhance their status and
reverence as well. However, Allah Ta'ala also fulfilled Resulullah's gate auf
heartfelt desire in a rather miraculous manner. Rasulullah cleaf was made to
let the reins of the camel hang loose so that it appeared that he had no say in the
direction the camel took. Furthermore, Rasulullah Laf did not target any
specific house to settle in. This was done to ensure that his enthusiasts' hearts
remain free from any form of personal rivalry and contention and so that they
appreciate the fact that Rasulullah Lcleaf himself had no part in this decision.
The camel was divinely commanded by Allah Ta'ala. It would halt wherever it was
directed to. Rasulullah Leaf was merely waiting for Allah Ta'ala's signal.
So in this manner, Allah Ta'ala fulfilled the aspiration of Resulullah LugarTE auf
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miraculous feat that ensured that their hearts remain free of rivalry, jealousy and
malice. All of them realised that choosing Abu Ayyub Ansaari's deals home was
not of his own accord but this was pre-ordained by Allah Ta'ala.
ذُلِكَ فَضْلُ اللهِ يُؤْتِيْهِ مَنْ يَّشَآءُ وَاللهُ ذُوالْفَضْلِ الْعَظِيْمِ
"That is the Fadl (grace) of Allah that He bestows upon whosoever He wishes. And
Allah is magnificent, great."
Furthermore, when Tubb'a, the emperor of Yemen, happened to pass by the land of
Madinah, four hundred 'Ulama of the Tawrat were also with him. They requested
the king to allow them to settle down in this area. When he enquired the reason,
they replied: "We find in the manuscripts of the Prophets that towards the end of
time, a Prophet by the name of Muhammad will appear. This region is reported to
be his Daarul-Hijrah (place of migration)." The emperor allowed them to settle
down there. He constructed a separate house for each one of them. He got them all
married and liberally provided them with ample wealth. He put up a home
especially for Rasulullah chat with the belief that when the final Messenger
migrates to this area, he may reside therein. He even composed a letter to
Rasulullah Uckaf in which he expressed his faith in him and his ardent desire
to behold him.
The focus of the letter is summed up in the following poetic words:
شهدت على احمد انه رسول من الله باری النسم
"I bear testimony upon Ahmad that he is the messenger of Allah, the Creator of life.
فلو مد عمری الی عمره لکنت وزیرا له وابن عم
If my era has to connect with his era I would certainly become his supporter and
devotee.
وجاهدت بالسیف اعداءه وفرجت عن صدره كل غم
I would challenge his enemies with the sword and I would eliminate all woe from
his heart."
Tubb'a, the emperor then sealed the letter with a royal seal. Entrusting the letter to
one of the 'Ulama, he said: "If you happen to come across the era of this final
messenger, hand this epistle over to him otherwise hand it over to your children
and enjoin them with the same advice I am imparting to you."
Hadhrat Abu Ayyub Real is a descendant of this very Aalim and his house
was the very same house which Emperor Tubb'a constructed for the final
messenger to reside in whenever he happened to migrate this way. The Ansaar
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Nonetheless, the camel went and halted at the door of the house, which Tubb'a
had constructed with Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم in mind.
It is said that on the arrival of Rasulullah La in Madinah
Munawwarah, Abu Ayyub Ansaari Real presented the royal poetic epistle of
emperor Tubb'a to Resulullah Staccati. And Allah Ta'ala knows best.
Abu Ayyub Ansaari ◌ُرَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْه insisted that Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم reside on the
upper floor whilst he and his family would reside on the lower floor. However,
Rasulullah Usclau felt that since he would be getting a stream of visitors all the
time, it would be inconvenient for Abu Ayyub and his family to reside on the
lower floor. This is why Rasulullah Lagatauf did not agree to reside on the upper
floor. He preferred the lower floor.
Hadhrat Abu Ayyub Medkg says: "This is how we came to live on the upper
floor. One day a water container fell and broke. Flushed with agitation, we swiftly
spread our blanket over it to absorb the water before it seeped down to the lower
floor. Umme Ayyub and myself promptly mopped up the area with our blanket.
This was the only blanket we possessed.
"Daily we would prepare meals for Rasulullah clean and send it down to
him. He would send the leftover back to us. As a form of acquiring his Tabarruk
(blessings), Umme Ayyub and I would search for the spot he ate from and we
would also eat from there as well. One day we added a bit of garlic and onions to
the food. When he sent it back to us, we were quite perturbed to find no
impressions of his fingers on any part of the food. Overcome with agitation, I went
to Rasulullah Uckauf and submitted: "O Rasulullah! You sent the food back to us
without partaking any morsel of it. We found no impression of your fingers in it.
Umme Ayyub and I deliberately eat from the spot that your blessed fingers left
impressions on."
Rasulullah Uckaf replied: "I perceived the odour of garlic and onions in
the food. You may go ahead and eat it. Since I communicate with the angels, I
abstain from such food-stuffs."
Abu Ayyub Meals says: "From that day on, we did not add onions and garlic
to his food."
The Appearance of the Rabbis before Resulullah Muja TEauf
When Resulullah gateau landed at Madinah Munawwarah, the 'Ulama of the
Jews (Rabbis) appeared before him and posed a variety of questions to him. On the
basis of the glad tidings of the previous Ambiyaa still life, they were well aware of
the imminent emergence of the final Messenger. They were well enlightened that
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of emerging from the land of Bathaa. The 'Ulama of the Jews (Rabbis) were all
eagerly anticipating his arrival.
As mentioned earlier under the chapter dealing with Hijrah, when Rasulullah
Ligalauko first presented Islam to the Ansaar, they conferred amongst themselves
agreeing that this was the very same Prophet about whom the Jews often referred
to. They said: "It must not be such that the Jews beat us to this good fortune and
virtue."
It seems that the Jews were well aware that the appearance of the final
Messenger - in regards to whom Musa Liche had prophesied, was imminent. This
is why the Jews made a point of coming to visit Rasulullah Leafs. Those who
were divinely fortunate recognised him as the true Prophet the moment their eyes
fell on Rasulullah Uclaf . Without a hint of hesitancy they embraced Islam
whilst those whose fate had decreed deprivation remained deprived of this
immeasurable gift of Imaan.
Ibn 'Aaiz narrates on the authority of 'Urwah bin Zubair deadly that from
amongst the Rabbis, the first person to appear before Rasulullah Llal was
Yaasir bin Akhtab, the brother of Huyayy bin Akhtab. When he heard the blessed
words of Rasulullah Laiku and returned to his people, he addressed them:
اطیعونی فان هذا النبی الذی کنا ننتظر
"Take heed of my advice and comply with me. This is the Nabi we were eagerly
awaiting."
However, his brother Huyayy bin Akhtab refused to listen to him. Huyay was
considered the chief of his people. His people always adhered to what he required
them to do. Shaytaan subdued him and prevented him from acknowledging the
truth. The people complied with him and declined to obey his brother Yaasir.
When Rasulullah Uckaf arrived in Madinah Munawwarah, the Rabbis of
Madinah assembled in Baitul-Midraas (the Madrasah of the Jews) and following
mutual consultation, they resolved to put a few questions to this man (a reference
. (صَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ to Rasulullah
A Rabbi appeared before Rasulullah ckauf whilst he was reciting the
verses of Surah Yusuf. The Rabbi enquired: "Muhammad! Who imparted the
knowledge of this Surah to you?" "Allah imparted its knowledge to me," replied
Rasulullah Uck[ .. The Rabbi, overwhelmed with astonishment, hastened back
to the Jews and said: "Muhammad is reciting from a book that seems similar to the
Tauraat revealed upon Musa "Liche."
Taking a group of Jews along with him, this Rabbi appeared once again before
Rasulullah Uckaf .. The moment they set eyes upon his physical appearance and
attributes, they realised that this was the very Nabi the Tauraat referred to. They
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blades. As Rasulullah clef continued reciting Surah Yusuf, the amazement of
the Jews also intensified in proportion. All of them embraced Islam.
Abu Hurayah ◌ُرَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْه narrates: "Once Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم addressed Ibn
Surya (a Rabbi), saying: 'I appeal to you in the name of Allah to speak the truth.
Tell me, what is the punishment for a married adulterer in the Tauraat? What is the
ruling on stoning to death?' Ibn Surya replied:
اللُّهم نعم اما والله يا ابا القاسم انهم ليعرفون انك نبي مرسل ولكنهم
يحسدونك
'O Allah! Yes! By Allah, this ruling is explicitly mentioned in the Taurah. O Abul-
Qaasim, the Jews are well-aware that you are a divinely commissioned Prophet but
they are unreservedly jealous of you."
Jaabir bin Samurah Meals narrated: "A Maqani Rabbi appeared before some
Sahaabah Acals and said: 'Where is your companion who claims he is a Prophet?
I wish to pose a few questions to him that would enable me to determine whether
he really is a true Prophet or not.' In the meantime, Rasulullah Laf turned up
before him. This Rabbi said: 'Recite a bit what had been revealed to you.'
Rasulullah Utkání recited a few verses of the Qur-aan before him. The instant
these verses fell onto his ears, he submitted: 'By Allah! These words are similar to
the words conveyed by Musa "allait"
There are many similar incidents regarding the Rabbis and Jews who
embraced Islam at the hands of Rasulullah Leaf, eg. Zaid bin Sa'nah deals
etc.
Islam of 'Abdullah bin Salaam beakg
'Abdullah bin Salaam Mealsg was an eminent Aalim of the Tawrat. He was a
descendant of Hadhrat Yusuf SUJice. His original name was Husain. After he
embraced Islam, Rasulullah cheaf changed his name to 'Abdullah bin Salaam.
'Abdullah bin Salaam Meals narrates his conversion to Islam thus:
فلما رأيت وجهه عرفت ان وجهه ليس بوجه كذاب
"The moment I received news of Rasulullah's skal arrival in Madinah, I set
out to meet him. The instant my gaze fell onto his face, I realised that this can never
be the face of a fraud."
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ايها الناس اطعموا الطعام وافشوا السلام وصلوا الأرحام وصلوا
بالليل والناس نيام تدخلوا الجنة بسلام
"O People! Feed people, observe widespread Salaam, maintain favourable family ties
and perform Salaah at night whilst people are asleep, you will enter Jannah with
ease."
صَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ narrates: "I was aware of Rasulullah's رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ Abdullah bin Salaam'
name, attributes and physical appearance long before this. When I heard of
Rasulullah's Uclea imminent arrival in Madinah I was perched on a date palm
and from there I ecstatically called out the chant of Allahu Akbar. My father's
sister, Khaalidah bint Haaris commented: 'If you had heard of the arrival of Musa
"Lice, you wouldn't have been as ecstatic as you are now.' I replied: 'By Allah!
This is also the brother of Musa. He is commissioned with the same Deen that
Musa "Wick was commissioned with.' My Aunt said: 'Nephew! Is this the same
Nabi about whom we have been informed that he will be commissioned before the
advent of Qiyaamah (resurrection)?' 'Yes,' I replied, 'this is the same Nabi'.
I then left home and presenting myself before Rasulullah La, I
embraced Islam. Thereafter I returned home and bade my family members to
embrace Islam as well. They too embraced Islam."
'Abdullah bin Salaam deaths continues: "I then requested Rasulullah
Ustani. to conceal me in a room and ask the Jews about me because the Jews are
a rather slanderous nation. When the Jews appeared before Rasulullah Leaf,
he hid 'Abdullah bin Salaam Meals in a room and said to them: "O assembly of
Jews! Fear Allah! I swear in the name of that being besides Whom there is none
worthy of worship, you are well aware that I am the true Messenger of Allah and I
have been commissioned with the truth. So embrace Islam." The Jews, however,
said: "We know nothing of this sort." Three times Rasulullah leaf appealed to
them to accept Islam and each time their response was the same.
He then asked them: "What type of person is 'Abdullah bin Salaam amongst
you?" They replied: "He is our leader and the son of our leader. He is the best
amongst us and the son of the best." Rasulullah Leaf then asked: "If 'Abdullah
bin Salaam expresses his faith in me, would you then believe that I am a true
Prophet?" They replied: "Under no circumstances would 'Abdullah bin Salaam
embrace Islam." Rasulullah togattaauf asked: "If, hypothetically speaking, he does
embrace Islam?" They shrieked: "Certainly not! He can never ever embrace Islam."
Rasulullah Uclai said: "O 'Abdullah bin Salaam! Show yourself to these
people." As he emerged from this room, he revealed:
أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَّا إِلهَ إِلَّ اللهُ وَاشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا رَّسُوْلُ اللهِ

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"I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship besides Allah and Muhammad
is the Messenger of Allah."
He then addressed the Jews saying: "O assembly of Jews! Fear Allah! I swear in the
name of that being besides Whom there is none worthy of worship, you are well
aware that he is the true Messenger of Allah and he has been commissioned with
the truth."
They barely heard this when they screeched: "You ('Abdullah bin Salaam) are
a liar and a fraud. You are the worst amongst us and the son of the worst."
In this regard Allah Ta'ala revealed the following verses:
قُلْ آَرَءَيْتُمْ إِنْ كَانَ مِنْ عِنْدِ اللهِوَ كَفَرْتُمْ بِهِ وَشَهِدَ شَاهِدٌ مِّنْ بَنِيِّ إِسْرَآءِيْلَ عَلى مِثْلِهِ فَامَنَ وَ
اسْتَكْبَرْتُاُ إِنَّ اللهَ لَا يَهْدِى الْقَوْمَ الظُّلِمِيْنَ
"Say: 'Tell me! If this (Qur-aan) is from Allah and you deny it whilst a witness from
the Bani Israa'eel ('Abdullah bin Salaam Really) testifies (that this Qur-aan is from
Allah) and he believes whilst you are too arrogant (to believe). Verily, Allah does
not guide the transgressing people." [Surah Ahqaaf verse 10]
Islam of Maymun bin Yaameen ak
Maymun bin Yaameen was also one of the Jewish leaders. He embraced Islam the
moment he set eyes upon Rasulullah Leaf . His conversion to Islam is similar
to that of 'Abdullah bin Salaam deals.
Maymun bin Yaameen appeared before Resulullah tackauf and said: "O
Rasulullah! Summon the Jews and appoint me as a mediator. They will ultimately
confer with me."
Rasulullah Ucieaf bade him to sit in a concealed room and sent someone to
call the Jews. When they appeared before him, Rasulullah Lief requested
them to appoint an arbitrator between him and the Jews. They replied: "We are
pleased to appoint Maymun bin Yaameen as our arbitrator. We will gladly accept
whatever decision he makes."
Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم then called out for Maymun ◌ُرَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْه saying: "Maymun!
Come out." As he emerged, he declared: "I testify that he is the messenger of
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Islam of Salmaan bin Islam deals
Salmaan was his name. Abu 'Abdullah was his Kuniyyat (title). He is popularly
called Salmaan Al-Khayr (goodness), as though Salmaan was an embodiment of
goodness. He hailed from the town of Huyay in the vicinity of Hormuz in Persia.
He was a descendant of the Persian emperors. When anyone asked him: "Whose
son are you?" He would reply: "I am Salmaan, the son of Islam."
In other words, Islam is the source of my spiritual presence. Islam is my
mentor and guide. What a wonderful father and what a majestic son.
Hadhrat Salmaan deals reached a very old age. It is said that he was around
during the era of Hadhrat Maseeh 'Isa bin Maryam "LJiale. Some say that although
he was not around at that time, he was around during the time of one of his
Hawaari (disciples) or executors. All are unanimous that his age exceeded two
hundred and fifty.
Ibn 'Abbaas Meals says: "Salmaan Faarsi Meals related to me his story of
embracing Islam in the following manner:
'I was a resident of a town called Huyay in Persia. My father was the
chieftain of this town. I was extraordinarily dear to him. He would protect me just
as virgin girls are protected. He would not allow me to step out of the house. We
were Zoroastrians (fire-worshippers) by faith. My father appointed me as an
overseer and guard over one of the fire-temples to ensure that the fire never goes
out. On one occasion, since my father was busy with some construction work, he
was forced to send me to inspect a farm or a piece of land. He stressed upon me not
to be late. I set out from home. En-route I came across a church from which I heard
some sounds. On closer inspection from the inside, I noticed a group of Christians
occupied in prayer. Their manner of prayer was tremendously appealing to me. I
thought to myself: 'This religion far surpasses our religion'. I enquired from them:
'Where is the origin of this religion?' They replied: 'In Palestine'.
The sun had already set by then. Nervously impatient, my father sent someone
to search for me. When I finally reached home, my father enquired: 'Son! What
happened? Where were you?' I recounted the whole incident to him. My father
commented: 'There is nothing good in this religion (Christianity). The religion of
your forefathers (Zoroastrianism) is far better.'
I replied: 'Never! The religion of the Christians is far better than our religion.'
My father shackled me in leg-irons and restricted me from leaving the house. This
was just like how Fir'aun told Musa Wiche: 'If you take anyone other than myself
as your lord, I will render you amongst the incarcerated.'
I forwarded a secret message to the Christians asking them to inform me when
the next caravan was departing for Syria (Palestine). Soon they sent me a message
that a trade caravan made up of Christians was about to return to Syria. The
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As I reached Palestine, I made enquiries about the most distinguished priest
amongst the Christians. People directed me to a certain priest. I went to him and
related my whole story to him. I said to him: 'I wish to stay in your company to
learn about your religion. I am incredibly fond of your religion and it really appeals
to me. If you permit, I would like to stay in your service and study this religion. I
would also like to perform my prayers with you.'
He responded favourably.
A few days later, I realised that this priest was not a morally upright person.
He was dreadfully greedy. He would instruct others to give alms. When they
brought their charities to him, he would not distribute it amongst the poor but he
would keep it for himself. In this manner, he had accumulated seven earthen-
vessels of gold coins. When he died and in good faith, people assembled to prepare
for his burial and shrouding etc., I disclosed his actual condition to them and
showed them the seven vessels of gold coins.
On ascertaining his true condition the people exclaimed: 'By Allah! We will
never bury such a person. Eventually, his body was left suspended from a cross
where people furiously continued to pelt it with stones. Another priest was
appointed as his successor.'
Hadhrat Salmaan Meals continues: '(Prior to Islam) I have not come across a
person more abstinent from the dunya (worldly pursuits), more devoted to the
hereafter and more engrossed in his prayers than this priest. The level of adoration
I cherished for this man I had never cherished for anyone else. I remained in this
man's company for many years. As his last moments in this world approached, I
submitted: 'Offer me some parting advice; who should I stay with after your
departure?' He replied: 'In Musil there is a great Aalim. Go to him.'
I went to him and after his death, on his parting advice, I set off for another
Aalim in Nasibayn. I stayed in his company for some time. After his death, also
according to his counsel, I went to an Aalim in the city of 'Umuriyyah where I
stayed in his company for a considerable time as well. On his deathbed, I
submitted: 'I have lived in the company of so and so 'Ulama. Tell me, where should
I head now?' This Aalim said: 'To the best of my knowledge there is not a single
Aalim on the straight path I can refer you to. However, the era for the appearance
of a Prophet is pretty close. This Prophet will tread the path of the creed of
Ibraheem philate. He will make an appearance in the land of Arabia. He will
subsequently migrate to a land of date palms. If it is possible to gain access to him,
make sure you get there. His distinctive feature would be that he would not
consume charity but he would accept gifts. The seal of prophethood would be
embedded between his shoulder blades. Once your glance falls onto him you will
surely recognise him.'
During this time, I had accumulated a few goats and cows for myself.
Coincidentally I met up with a caravan heading towards Arabia. I begged them:
'Take me along with you. I will pay you all these goats and cows I have in my
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As we reached the valley of Qura, they turned out to be treacherous to me.
They sold me as a slave to a Jew. When I joined him (to his house) I came across a
number of date palms. I imagined that perhaps this was the land I was seeking.
However, I was not at ease about this land when another Jew from Banu Qurayzah
approached this master and purchased me from him. He then brought me along
with him to Madinah. The moment I set foot in Madinah, I realised, by Allah, this
is the very land that was previously described to me."
It appears in Sahih Bukhaari that Hadhrat Salmaan Meals says: "In this
manner I was purchased and sold more than ten times." (Although people
nonchalantly purchased him for a few Dirhams, nobody realised his true worth.)
"I continued living with this Jewish master attending to his date plams in Banu
Qurayzah. In the meantime, Allah commissioned Rasulullah Leaf at Makkah
but since I was in bondage and engaged in the service of my master, I was
completely in the dark about this. Rasulullah caf migrated and landed in
Quba at Banu 'Amr bin 'Awf. One day, as I was busy right on the top of a date
palm whilst my master was seated beneath it, another Jew - my master's father's
brother's son i.e. his cousin, appeared before him and said: 'May Allah destroy the
Qilah (the Ansaar)! They are gathering around a Makkan man in Quba and they
claim that he is a Prophet and Messenger of Allah.""
Salmaan ◌ُرَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْه says:
فوالله ان هو الا اخذتنى العُروآءُ حتى ظننت انى ساسقط على صاحبى
"By Allah! This barely landed on my ears when I was seized by a spell of shivering. I
almost lost control of myself and thought I would collapse onto my master."
The advent of the Basheer (bringer of glad tidings) and Nazeer (warner) left
Salmaan 4% enraptured with delight and ravished by ecstasy so much so that if it
wasn't for the divine spirit of "Had we not fortified her (Musa's place mother's)
heart, she would have disclosed it (that this is her son)", he would have plummeted
headlong from the date palm.
Looking up at him, both the Jews were left astounded.
Nonetheless, he brought his heart under control and warily descended from
the palm. He continues: "I then asked the arriving Jew: 'Tell me! What were you
just talking about? Enlighten me about this news as well.'
On hearing me soliciting this information, my master, raging with fury, struck
a severe blow to my face and warned: 'What does this concern you?'
"As I wrapped up my work in the evening, I gathered up whatever wealth I
possessed and presented myself before Rasulullah Leaf. He was residing in
Quba at that time. I submitted: 'I heard that you and your companions do not have
anything. All of you are in need. I wish to present some charity to you and your
friends.' Rasulullah Uclea declined to accept the charity for himself saying: 'I
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Salmaan deals says: "I told myself that by Allah! This is one of the three
signs. I then returned home where I busied myself in accumulating a bit more
wealth. When Rasulullah Leaf appeared in Madinah, I presented myself to
him a second time and submitted: 'My heartfelt desire is to present something to
you. Since you do not accept charity, I have appeared before you with a gift.'
Rasulullah Uckauf accepted the gift from me. He himself ate from it and fed his
companions as well. I said to myself that this is the second sign.
"I then returned home and after a few days I presented myself before him yet
again. In the company of a Janaazah, Rasulullah Leaf had just come into Baqi
cemetery. A group of the Sahaabah Asals were also with him. Whilst he was
sitting amongst them, I ventured up to him and offered Salaam. From there I rose
and went and sat behind him to get a view of the seal of prohethood. Rasulullah
Stugaiteau guessed my intention and removed his upper sheet from his blessed
back. I identified the seal the moment my gaze fell onto it. I stood up, tenderly
kissed the seal and burst out crying. Rasulullah Leaf said: 'Come in front of
me.' I went before him and just as I am narrating this incident before you O Ibn
'Abbaas, I recounted my entire story to Rasulullah Leaf and his Sahaabah
صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ and in that very noble assembly I embraced Islam. Rasulullah رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُمُ
was overjoyed.
After this I occupied myself in the service of my master. This is why I was
unable to take part in the battles of Badr and Uhud. Once, Rasulullah Lai
advised me: 'Salmaan! Make a deal of Kitaabat with your master.'
When I spoke to my master, he said: 'Surely, on condition you pay me forty
Awqiyah of gold. Furthermore, you should plant three hundred date palms. After
you have paid the forty Awqyiyahs of gold and the date palms start bearing fruit,
you are free.' On the advice of Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم ,Salmaan ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه accepted this
arrangement. Resulullah Ligaclaus then encouraged the people to assist me in
providing the saplings. The people wholeheartedly responded by providing these
saplings. Someone provided thirty saplings, another person twenty whilst a third
person provided fifteen and someone brought along ten. When we had
accumulated all three hundred palm-saplings, Rasulullah Leaf said: 'O
Salmaan! Dig holes for them.' Once the holes were dug, Resulullah tugaiteauf
planted them all with his own blessed hands and he made dua for Barakah as well.
Barely a year passed by when all of them started flowering and bearing fruit.
Not a single sapling died. Each and every one of them flourished with fruit. In this
manner, I managed fulfilling my obligation as far as the palms were concerned.
Only the liability of the gold remained.
One day a man appeared before Rasulullah Lyckat with gold equivalent to
a miniature egg. Rasulullah ckai asked: 'Where is that poor Mukaatab slave?
Go and call him.' When I turned up before him, he made over the gold to me
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Prophet of Allah. How will I manage paying my debts off?' Resulullah Lacte auf
replied: 'Go, Allah will pay your debts with this very amount.'
When I weighed it, I found it to be precisely forty Awqiyah of gold. In this
manner, I managed fulfilling my entire obligation and I, at long last, became a free
man. I then joined Resulullah Liga kauf in the battle of Khandaq. Even after this, I
stayed close to Rasulullah Leaf in every subsequent battle."
Erection of Masjid-e-Nabawi
The first spot the camel chose to sit on was a dates-drying area belonging to
orphans. Upon inquiry, Rasulullah Leaf learnt that the plot of land belongs to
two orphans; Sahal and Suhail. Resulullah Jugateauf summoned both of them to
purchase this plot of land to erect a Masjid. Rasulullah caf also spoke to
their uncle, in whose care these orphans were, about purchasing the land. Both of
them expressed a desire to donate the land to Rasulullah Lckaf without any
compensation whatsoever saying that they hoped to reap the compensation from
Allah Ta'ala alone. However, Rasulullah Leaf declined to accept it without
any remuneration. He paid them for the land.
Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم instructed Abu Bakr ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه to pay for the plot of land.
Abu Bakr Meals paid ten Dinaars (gold coins) as a price for the land.
Thereafter Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم instructed the Sahaabah رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُم to chop down
the date palms and level the graves of some disbelievers that were on the land. He
then instructed them to produce unbaked bricks and he himself joined the
Muhaajireen and Ansaar in the production of these bricks.
With the Sahaabah رضى اللَّهُ عَنْهُم, Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم would lug these bricks and
chant:
هذا الحمال لا حمال خیبر هذا ابر ربنا واطهر
"These loads are not the burdens of Khaybar, O our Lord, these loads are far better
and virtuous."
Intermittently he would recite:
اللُّهم ان الاجراجر الاخره فارحم الانصار والمهاجره
"O Allah! The actual reward is the reward of the hereafter. So shower Your mercy
upon the Muhaajireen and the Ansaar (who are focused upon the reward of the
hereafter only.)"
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اللُّهم لاخير الاخير الاخره فانصر الانصار والمهاجره
"O Allah! There is no goodness except in the goodness of the hereafter. So assist the
Muhaajireen and the Ansaar (who are aiming for the goodness of the hereafter
only)."
The Sahaabah caule, in the meantime were chanting:
لئن قعدنا والنبى يعمل لذاك من العمل المضلل
"If we sit down whilst the Prophet toils, this action of ours (this sitting) would be
extremely detestable."
Hadhrat Ali Medhe was chanting the following couplet:
يدأب فيها قائما و قاعدا
لا يستوى من يعمر المساجدا
ومن يرى عن التراب حائدا
"He who indefatigably perseveres whilst standing and sitting in the erection of the
Masjid can never be on par with that person who protects his clothing from dust."
Amongst those carrying stones was Hadhrat 'Usmaan bin Maz'oon deals. He was
by nature an exceedingly neat and clean person. He was absolutely pre-disposed to
cleanliness and tidiness. Whenever he would lug the stones, he would carry them
away from his clothing. The moment a speck of dust would get onto his clothing,
he would promptly dust it off.
Hadhrat Ali deals would humorously chant the words "he who protects his
clothing from dust" to Hadhrat 'Usmaan bin Maz'oon deals.
It would not be surprising to learn that perhaps in this humorous indulgence,
Hadhrat Ali Medkg wished to highlight the point that in such circumstances, dust
and dirt is far superior than being fussy about cleanliness, as it appears in the
Hadith, that a Haaji is he who has dishevelled hair and is dirty.
Talq bin Ali ◌ُرَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْه narrates: "Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم instructed me to mix the
mortar. Taking a shovel in hand, I got up to mix the mortar." He says: "I asked, O
صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ Should I not carry the bricks as well?" Rasulullah ! صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ Rasulullah
replied: "No, you should rather stick to mixing mortar, as you are more skilled in
this field."
This Masjid was unique in its simplicity. The walls were constructed of
unbaked brick. The pillars were hewn from the trunks of date palms. The roof was
fabricated from the leaves and branches of date palms. Whenever it rained, water
would seep through into the Masjid. Later on, the roof was plastered with mortar.
It was a hundred cubits long and approximately a hundred cubits wide. The