{"id":20072,"date":"2023-03-06T06:00:33","date_gmt":"2023-03-06T04:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/alhaadi.org.za\/?p=20072"},"modified":"2023-03-06T08:39:42","modified_gmt":"2023-03-06T06:39:42","slug":"giving-up-everything-for-islam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alhaadi.org.za\/?p=20072","title":{"rendered":"Giving Up Everything For Islam"},"content":{"rendered":"

(Sayyiduna \u2018Abdullah Zul-Bijaadain [radhiyallahu \u2018anhu] \u2013 Part One)<\/em><\/p>\n

Sayyiduna \u2018Abdullah Zul-Bijaadain (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) was a companion of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) who hailed from the Muzainah tribe. He had two brothers who had also accepted Islam; Sayyiduna Mughaffal and Sayyiduna Khuzaa-\u2018ee (radhiyallahu \u2018anhuma).<\/p>\n

During his childhood, Sayyiduna \u2018Abdullah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) lost his father, and thus grew up as an orphan. He did not even inherit any wealth since his father did not bequeath anything for him. However, his uncle who was a wealthy person took care of him and supported him until he himself became so wealthy that he owned camels, sheep and slaves.<\/p>\n

When Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) had migrated to Madeenah Munawwarah, and the news of Islam began spreading, Sayyiduna \u2018Abdullah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) developed an inclination towards this religion. However, he could not accept it due to the fear of his uncle who was a disbeliever. In this manner, many years and expeditions passed but he had still not accepted Islam.<\/p>\n

One day, Sayyiduna \u2018Abdullah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) finally plucked up the courage and addressed his uncle saying, \u201cO my uncle, I have indeed been waiting for you to accept Islam. However, I do not see you intending (to follow) Muhammad (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam). Therefore, allow me to accept Islam.\u201d His uncle furiously replied, \u201cBy Allah! If you follow Muhammad (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam), I will snatch away everything which I had given you, including your clothes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sayyiduna \u2018Abdullah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) remained undeterred by his uncle\u2019s statement and replied, \u201cBy Allah! I will follow Muhammad (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) and become a Muslim. I am renouncing the worship of stones and idols. Here is whatever I possess, you may take it.\u201d His uncle did not show him any mercy whatsoever, and took back everything which he had given him, including his clothes. He thus went to his mother who had a coarse piece of cloth (which is called \u201cbijaad\u201d in Arabic). She tore it in two pieces and gave it to him, one for him to wear as a lower garment and the other as a shawl.<\/p>\n

He then left his people and set out to meet Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam). When he reached Madeenah Munawwarah at the time of early dawn, he lay down in the masjid and rested. After performing the Fajr Salaah, it was the habit of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) to glance at his companions (in order to know who was present). Hence, while Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) was glancing at his companions, he (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) noticed him but did not recognize him. He thus asked him, \u201cWho are you?\u201d Sayyiduna \u2018Abdullah Zul-Bijaadain (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) informed Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) that his name is \u2018Abdul \u2018Uzzaa (which was his name before Islam) and mentioned his lineage to him.<\/p>\n

Since his name meant \u201cThe slave of \u2018Uzzaa\u201d which was an idol, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) changed his name saying, \u201cRather you are \u2018Abdullah (\u201cThe slave of Allah\u201d), Zul-Bijaadain (the possessor of two coarse cloths).\u201d From then onwards he became known by this name. Thereafter, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) advised him to remain very close to him. He thus remained very close to Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) and learnt a great amount of the Quraan Majeed from him.<\/p>\n

(Tabaaat Ibni Sa\u2018d vol. 5, pg. 139 [Khaanji] and Usdul Ghaabah vol. 2, pg. 588)<\/em><\/p>\n

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

1. When a person is convinced about Islam, and imaan enters the recesses of his heart, he is prepared to give up everything and make every type of sacrifice for the sake of Allah Ta\u2018ala and for His Deen. Hence, despite losing all his wealth, and even the clothes on his body, Sayyiduna \u2018Abdullah Zul-Bijaadain (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) remained undeterred in his quest to accept Islam.<\/p>\n

2. Every now and again, we also find ourselves at a crossroads between the pleasure of Allah Ta\u2018ala and some material pleasure or gain, such as an impermissible transaction which may earn us great profits, or some haraam pleasure which is extremely harmful to our Deen, etc. Such situations are actually tests for the strength of our imaan and the level of our loyalty and allegiance to our beloved Allah Ta\u2018ala and His Rasul (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam). Hence, we too must remain undeterred and keep our goal in front of us \u2013 the pleasure of Allah Ta\u2018ala.<\/p>\n

3. An extremely effective way of learning Deen and then being blessed with the ability and motivation to practice upon it, is spending time in the company of the pious servants of Allah Ta’ala. When a person frequents their company, a spark of the burning flame of the love of Allah Ta’ala which is contained in their hearts transfers over to his heart. Sayyiduna \u2018Abdullah Zul-Bijaadain (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) thus benefited tremendously by remaining close to Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) as per his instruction.<\/p>\n

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