Sayyiduna Waa-il bin Hujr (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) was one of the chiefs of Hadhramaut in Yemen and his father was a king of that area as well. When he came to Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam), Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) welcomed him, honoured him and made du\u2018aa of barakah (blessings) for him, his children and grandchildren.<\/p>\n
When he was returning to Hadhramaut, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) sent Sayyiduna Mu\u2018aawiyah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) with him to demarcate a piece of land for him. Sayyiduna Waa-il (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) was riding his camel while Sayyiduna Mu\u2018aawiyah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) was walking.<\/p>\n
When Sayyiduna Mu\u2018aawiyah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) complained to him of the heat of the ground (burning his feet), Sayyiduna Waa-il (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) said to him, \u201cWalk in the shade of my camel.\u201d Sayyiduna Mu\u2018aawiyah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) responded, \u201cHow will that help me? Why don\u2019t you allow me to ride behind you (on your camel)?\u201d (Having newly accepted Islam and therefore not having yet learnt the correct akhlaaq and etiquette, and furthermore coming from a royal background,) Sayyiduna Waa-il (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) answered, \u201cKeep quiet, you are not worthy of riding behind kings.\u201d<\/p>\n
Many years later, when Sayyiduna Mu\u2018aawiyah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) was the ruler of the Muslims, Sayyiduna Waa-il (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) came to visit him. Sayyiduna Mu\u2018aawiyah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) recognized him (but did not take revenge despite being in power. Rather, he) welcomed him and showered him with gifts.<\/p>\n
(Al-Istee\u2018aab vol. 4, pg. 123)<\/em><\/p>\n Lessons:<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. One of the teachings of Islam is that we should treat people according to their position and rank. Hence, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) honoured Sayyiduna Waa-il (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) and showed him extra consideration.<\/p>\n 2. Generally, if a person is ill-treated by someone, he will hold the grudge in his heart for years to come and look for an opportunity to get back at that person. However, holding grudges and harbouring ill-feelings hurt him even more and rob him of his own happiness, without affecting the other person in the least. Sayyiduna Mu\u2018aawiyah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) possessed such a clean and generous heart that not only did he forgive Sayyiduna Waa-il (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu), but even showered him with gifts. This is the quality of a great person, since big people have big hearts.<\/p>\n
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