{"id":19754,"date":"2022-06-27T15:39:04","date_gmt":"2022-06-27T13:39:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/alhaadi.org.za\/?p=19754"},"modified":"2022-06-27T15:43:07","modified_gmt":"2022-06-27T13:43:07","slug":"the-converted-camel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alhaadi.org.za\/?p=19754","title":{"rendered":"The \u2018Converted\u2019 Camel"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the fourth year after hijrah, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) set out on the campaign of Zaatur Riqaa\u2019. Sayyiduna Jaabir bin \u2018Abdillah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhuma) also accompanied Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) on this expedition. When returning to Madeenah Munawwarah, the other Sahaabah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhum) moved ahead whilst Sayyiduna Jaabir\u2019s (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) camel lagged behind due to weakness and fatigue.<\/p>\n

(This became so unbearable that) at one stage Sayyiduna Jaabir (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) thought that it would be better for him to abandon his camel (and walk on foot). Whilst these thoughts were running through his mind, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) approached him and said: \u201cO Jaabir! What is wrong?\u201d Sayyiduna Jaabir (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) replied, \u201cO Nabi of Allah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam), this camel of mine has held me back.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) instructed him to make the camel sit. Then Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) dismounted his camel and said, \u201cGive me the stick that you have in your hand!\u201d He then sprinkled some water on the camel, prodded it a few times with the stick and made du\u2019aa. Thereafter, he instructed Sayyiduna Jaabir (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) to remount the camel and continue riding.<\/p>\n

When Sayyiduna Jaabir (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) mounted his camel, it began to move swiftly and he was now riding at the front of the entire caravan. On witnessing this, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) said to him, \u201cI see your camel has become fast.\u201d Sayyiduna Jaabir (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) replied, \u201cO Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam)! (This is) through your blessings.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) then asked Sayyiduna Jaabir (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu), \u201cWill you sell this camel of yours to me, may Allah Ta\u2018ala forgive you?\u201d Although he desperately needed the camel to fetch water (from the well) and to carry out other errands, as this was the only camel that they possessed, he was overcome with modesty and shame and could not refuse the offer of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam). He therefore replied, \u201cO Nabi of Allah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam)! I would rather give it to you as a gift.\u201d Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) said, \u201cNo, rather sell it to me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sayyiduna Jaabir (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) agreed and told Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) to make an offer. Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) offered Sayyiduna Jaabir (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) one dirham (silver coin). On hearing the offer, Sayyiduna Jaabir (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) said, \u201cO Nabi of Allah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam)! You would be causing me to run at a loss (if you buy it for one dirham).\u201d Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) continued increasing the price whilst making du\u2018aa for his forgiveness until they settled on forty dirhams. He then allowed him to ride the camel until they reach Madeenah Munawwarah.<\/p>\n

Being newly married, Sayyiduna Jaabir (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) sought permission from Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) to proceed ahead of the caravan and reach home earlier. When he reached Madeenah Munawwarah, he informed his maternal uncle regarding the sale of his camel. Since this was the only camel that they possessed and thus required it for their needs and errands, his uncle reprimanded him for selling it. (However, since Sayyiduna Jaabir [radhiyallahu \u2018anhu] had already concluded the transaction with Rasulullah [sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam], he did not change his mind due to the reprimand.)<\/p>\n

When Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) reached Madeenah Munawwarah, Sayyiduna Jaabir (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) went to the masjid to hand over the camel to him. He kneeled the camel down and tied it near the door of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam), and then went into the masjid, performed two rakaats of salaah and sat nearby waiting for Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam).<\/p>\n

When Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) came out, he enquired as to whose camel it was. On being informed that it was brought by Sayyiduna Jaabir (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu), Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) called for him. He then instructed Sayyiduna Bilaal (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) to pay him the full price of the camel together with a little extra. As Sayyiduna Jaabir (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) was returning with the payment, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) called him and said, \u201cI did not want to take your camel. So take your camel and your money, both are yours.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sayyiduna Jaabir (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) cherished the extra amount that Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) had given him so much that he placed it in a bag and kept it aside in his home for approximately fifty-nine years until the day of Harrah when Madeenah Munawwarah was invaded and this money was stolen.<\/p>\n

(Saheeh Bukhaari #2718, Saheeh Muslim #4098 \u2013 #4102, Sunan Nasaai #4641 – #4645<\/em>, Musnad Ahmad #15026<\/em> and Fat-hul Baari<\/em>)<\/em><\/p>\n

Lessons:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. A very great and noble quality of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) was that despite being the greatest of all creation and having so many responsibilities, he would always be concerned about the welfare of his companions. When someone was feeling down, he would offer support to him and lift up his spirits and morale. Hence, when Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) noticed that Sayyiduna Jaabir (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) was struggling with his camel, he (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) took out the time to see to him and assist him. As his followers, we too should emulate this noble quality of our Master (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) by assisting those in need and seeing to the well-being of others.<\/p>\n

2. The dictate of Islam is that a person should love for the next person what he loves for himself. So, just as he would like to receive more when being paid, he should like the same for the next person by giving him more when paying. A believer should not \u2018make a (lower) price\u2019 to gain wealth in this world, rather, he should \u2018make a (higher) price\u2019 to earn Jannah in the Hereafter.<\/p>\n

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