{"id":20545,"date":"2023-11-13T16:03:49","date_gmt":"2023-11-13T14:03:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alhaadi.org.za\/?p=20545"},"modified":"2023-11-13T16:03:49","modified_gmt":"2023-11-13T14:03:49","slug":"an-opportunity-of-a-lifetime-and-beyond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alhaadi.org.za\/?p=20545","title":{"rendered":"An Opportunity of a Lifetime and Beyond!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sayyiduna \u2018Uthmaan bin Maz\u2018oon (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) was an illustrious Sahaabi of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) who hailed from the Quraish tribe. He was the maternal uncle of Ummul Mu-mineen, Sayyidah Hafsah (radhiyallahu \u2018anha), and was privileged to have embraced Islam in the very early days, being the fourteenth person to accept Islam. (Usdul Ghaabah vol. 3, pg. 225 and Tabraani – Majma\u2018uz Zawaaid #15319) \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Even during the pre-Islamic days, Sayyiduna \u2018Uthmaan bin Maz\u2018oon (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) had made wine haraam upon himself. He would explain his reason of abstaining from it saying, \u201cI will not drink something which cripples my intelligence, causes someone who is lower than me to laugh at me (due to behaving in an absurd manner) and could (possibly) drive me to get my daughter married to someone who I do not wish (her to get married to).\u201d (Tabaqaat Ibni Sa\u2019d vol. 3, pg. 393 and Usdul Ghaabah vol. 3, pg. 226)<\/em><\/p>\n

The incident behind him being impressed with Islam is quite unique. Once while Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) was seated in the courtyard of his house (in Makkah Mukarramah), Sayyiduna \u2018Uthmaan bin Maz\u2018oon (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) passed by and smiled at him. Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) requested him to take a seat and he acceded to his request. While speaking to him, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) glanced at the sky. His blessed gaze then moved towards the ground on his right. Thereafter, he began moving his blessed head as if he was trying to understand something being said to him. Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) once again raised his blessed gaze towards the sky. During this entire time, Sayyiduna \u2018Uthmaan bin Maz\u2018oon (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) was observing this unique spectacle. Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) then returned to the manner in which he was seated before.<\/p>\n

Sayyiduna \u2018Uthmaan bin Maz\u2018oon (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) asked Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam), \u201cO Muhammad (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam)! Every other time that I have sat with you and visited you, I have not seen you doing what you have done today.\u201d Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) enquired from him, \u201cWhat had I done?\u201d Sayyiduna \u2018Uthmaan bin Maz\u2018oon (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) explained what he had witnessed and seen happening. Hearing this, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) asked, \u201cDid you (really) notice that?\u201d When Sayyiduna \u2018Uthmaan bin Maz\u2018oon (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) replied in the affirmative, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) explained, \u201cThe messenger of my Rabb (i.e. Jibreel [\u2018alaihis salaam]) had come to me while you were seated.\u201d Sayyiduna \u2018Uthmaan bin Maz\u2018oon (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) asked to reassure himself, \u201cThe messenger of Allah?\u201d When Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) assured him, he again asked, \u201cSo what did he say to you?\u201d Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) replied by reciting the verse, \u201cIndeed Allah orders justice, good conduct and giving to relatives and forbids immorality, evil deeds and oppression. He admonishes you so that you may be mindful.\u201d (Surah Nahl v90) <\/em>Sayyiduna \u2018Uthmaan bin Maz\u2018oon (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) relates that it was at that very moment that imaan settled in his heart and he began (deeply) loving Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam). (Musnad Ahmad & Tabraani – Majma\u2018uz Zawaaid #11164)<\/em><\/p>\n

Sayyiduna \u2018Uthmaan bin Maz\u2018oon (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) would exert himself in \u2018ibaadah. He would fast during the day, perform salaah the entire night, and abstain from all types of pleasures and comforts. (<\/em>Usdul Ghaabah vol. 3, pg. 226)<\/em> This reached such a level that he even requested Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) to allow him to remain celibate (i.e. to abstain from marriage). However, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) did not grant him this permission. Rather, he explained to him the balanced path that Islam has shown. Thereafter, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) told him, \u201cIf you are one of us, then act as we do.\u201d (Sunan Ibni Maajah #1848 and Tabraani – Majma\u2018uz Zawaaid #7376)<\/em><\/p>\n

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

1. In life, many a time an opportunity of great barakah and blessings comes knocking on our door. It could be in the form of a Deeni programme, an inspirational Islamic book, the opportunity of assisting a fellow human being, etc. We do not know which time could be our \u2018lucky moment\u2019 of acceptance. Hence, whenever we find an opportunity to do any good, we should seize it. When Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) asked Sayyiduna \u2018Uthmaan bin Maz\u2018oon (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) to sit with him, he acceded to it, not knowing that this will be the door to the greatest blessing in life \u2013 being blessed with imaan and the companionship of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam).<\/p>\n

2. Islam is undoubtedly a balanced religion. In Surah Baqarah, Allah Ta\u2018ala describes this Ummah as a balanced Ummah (v143)<\/em>. This does not mean that a person should become laxed in his \u2018ibaadah, etc. Rather, he should do his utmost to fulfil the commandments of Allah Ta\u2018ala and follow the teachings of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) without going to such extremes which cause one to deprive himself of his own rights, or other people of their rights. Therefore, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) did not permit Sayyiduna \u2018Uthmaan bin Maz\u2018oon (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) to live a life of celibacy.<\/p>\n

3. No matter how noble a person\u2019s intention maybe, the action will only be accepted in the court of Allah Ta\u2018ala if it is pleasing to Him, and in accordance to the blessed way of His beloved Rasul (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam). Hence, although Sayyiduna \u2018Uthmaan bin Maz\u2018oon\u2019s (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) intention for celibacy was noble (i.e. in order to completely dedicate himself to Allah Ta\u2018ala), Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) did not give him permission to do so.<\/p>\n

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