{"id":20229,"date":"2023-03-23T08:13:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-23T06:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/alhaadi.org.za\/?p=20229"},"modified":"2023-06-17T09:31:57","modified_gmt":"2023-06-17T07:31:57","slug":"a-blessed-burial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alhaadi.org.za\/?p=20229","title":{"rendered":"A Blessed Burial"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Sayyiduna \u2018Abdullah Zul-Bijaadain (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) had a naturally loud voice. Hence, he would recite the Quraan Majeed as well as tasbeeh and takbeer aloud. On one occasion, Sayyiduna \u2018Umar (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) asked Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam), \u201cIs he showing off?\u201d Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) responded saying,\u00a0\u201cLeave him, for indeed he is from among those who turn to Allah Ta\u2018ala in abundance. Indeed, he had left (his home and possessions) migrating to Allah Ta\u2018ala and His Rasul (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam).\u201d<\/p>\n

When the Muslims had left on the expedition of Tabook, Sayyiduna \u2018Abdullah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) approached Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) and requested him to make du\u2018aa that he attains martyrdom. In response, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) asked for the bast (fibers found in the inner portion of the bark) of the acacia tree (which would generally be tied to a sacrificial animal which was headed to the Haram, so that no one would interfere with it).\u00a0When it was brought to him, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) tied it to his upper arm and implored Allah Ta\u2018ala saying, \u201cO Allah, I am making his blood forbidden upon the disbelievers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Upon hearing this, Sayyiduna \u2018Abdullah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) remarked, \u201cO Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam)! This is not what I intended.\u201d Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) then explained to him,\u00a0\u201cWhen you leave (your home) in order to fight in the path of Allah and thereafter you are afflicted with a fever which causes you to die, then you are (still regarded to be) a martyr. Or if your animal throws you off (its back) breaking your neck (by means of which you pass away), then (too) you are a martyr. You should not worry in whichever way it (i.e. your death) occurs (in the path of Allah Ta\u2018ala).\u201d<\/p>\n

Eventually, a few days after arriving at Tabook, Sayyiduna \u2018Abdullah Zul-Bijaadain (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) passed away. Sayyiduna \u2018Abdullah bin Mas\u2018ood (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) would vividly recall the night in which he witnessed his burial. He would explain that he noticed a small fire in one corner of the army and decided to follow it\u00a0only to find Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) in the grave of Sayyiduna \u2018Abdullah Zul-Bijaadain (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu). Sayyiduna Abu Bakr and Sayyiduna \u2018Umar (radhiyallahu \u2018anhuma) were accompanying Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam)\u00a0and he instructed them saying, \u201cLower your brother towards me.\u201d As they lowered him, he (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) positioned him in the grave and thereafter allowed them to continue with the burial. Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) also mentioned at the time when they were carrying his body,\u00a0\u201cHandle him (i.e. his body) with care, may Allah treat you well. Indeed, he loved Allah and His Rasul (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam).\u201d<\/p>\n

When they had completed his burial, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) turned towards the qiblah, raised his blessed hands and implored Allah Ta\u2018ala thus,\u00a0\u201cO Allah, I am pleased with him, so You (also) be pleased with him.\u201d\u00a0After narrating this incident, Sayyiduna \u2018Abdullah bin Mas\u2018ood (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) says,\u00a0\u201cBy Allah! I wished that I was in his place, although I had accepted Islam fifteen years before him.\u201d<\/p>\n

It is reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) only descended in the graves of five people during his lifetime, one of whom was Sayyiduna \u2018Abdullah Zul-Bijaadain (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu).<\/p>\n

(Tabaaat Ibni Sa\u2018d vol. 5, pg. 139 [Khaanji], Usdul Ghaabah vol. 2, pg. 588, Al-Isaabah vol. 4, pg. 139 and Sifatus Safwah vol. 1, pg. 263)<\/em><\/p>\n

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

1. When a person sacrifices his comforts for Allah Ta\u2018ala and is diligent in carrying out good actions with sincerity, he reaches very high and lofty ranks in a short period of time.\u00a0Hence, Sayyiduna \u2018Abdullah Zul-Bijaadain (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) escalated to such great ranks that Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) bore testimony to the love which he possessed for Allah Ta\u2018ala and Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam).\u00a0Furthermore, he was privileged with such a blessed burial that an illustrious Sahaabi like Sayyiduna \u2018Abdullah bin Mas\u2018ood (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) envied him.<\/p>\n

2. Spending time in the path of Allah Ta\u2018ala is a means of a person constantly receiving rewards.\u00a0One of the great rewards which have been promised for the person on whose feet dust settled while out in the path of Allah Ta\u2018ala is that the fire of Jahannum becomes forbidden upon him.\u00a0(Saheeh Bukhaari #907)\u00a0<\/em>Likewise, passing away in the path of Allah Ta\u2018ala, no matter what the cause of the death may be, secures for one the great rank of a martyr, as is understood from this incident.<\/p>\n

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