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(Sayyiduna Tufail bin \u2018Amr Dawsi [radhiyallahu \u2018anhu] \u2013 Part Two)<\/em><\/p>\n

When Sayyiduna Tufail (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) reached his town, and his elderly father approached him, he said, \u201cKeep away from me, O my father, for I am not from you and you are not from me.\u201d His father asked, \u201cWhy, my dear son?\u201d He replied, \u201cI have embraced Islam and followed the religion of Muhammad (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam).\u201d His father immediately responded: \u201cMy dear son, my religion is your religion!\u201d Sayyiduna Tufail (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) thus advised him to take a bath and cleanse his clothes, after which he will teach him whatever he knew. His father did so, and thereafter recited the shahaadah.<\/p>\n

His wife subsequently came to him as well, and he told her the same. She also embraced Islam. She asked, \u201cIs there any reason for me to fear Zush-Sharaa (an idol of the Daws tribe)?\u201d Sayyiduna Tufail (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) replied, \u201cNo, I guarantee you that.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sayyiduna Tufail (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) also invited his mother to Islam, however she regrettably did not accept. He thereafter turned towards his tribe, inviting them towards Islam. Initially, it was only Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) who had responded and accepted Islam, whilst the rest of his tribe rejected his call.<\/p>\n

After being rejected by his tribe, Sayyiduna Tufail (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) returned to Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) in Makkah Mukarramah and said, \u201cO Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam), the Daws (tribe) have disobeyed and rejected, and fornication and interest are rife amongst them, so curse them!\u201d The people around Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) thought that he may curse them, and thus exclaimed, \u201cThe Daws are destroyed!\u201d Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) instead made du\u2018aa for them saying, \u201cO Allah! Guide the Daws, and bring them (into Islam)!\u201d Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) then advised Sayyiduna Tufail (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) thus, \u201cReturn to your people, invite them (towards Islam), and adopt a kind and gentle approach with them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sayyiduna Tufail (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) then returned to his tribe, and continued propagating Islam to them. In the interim, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) had migrated to Madeenah Munawwarah. In the seventh year after hijrah, Sayyiduna Tufail (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) proceeded to Madeenah Munawwarah taking along with him seventy to eighty households of the Daws tribe, comprising around 400 individuals in total.<\/p>\n

Upon reaching Madeenah Munawwarah, they performed the Fajr Salaah behind Sayyiduna Sibaa\u2019 bin \u2018Urfutah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu). He recited Surah Maryam in the first rakaat, and Surah Mutaffifeen in the second. After having completed the salaah, someone mentioned to them that Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) was in Khaibar, but will be returning (shortly). Sayyiduna Tufail (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) exclaimed, \u201cI can never hear that Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) is at a certain place without going to that very place myself!\u201d They thus set out for Khaibar.<\/p>\n

When they reached there, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) welcomed them and said, \u201cWelcome to the most handsome of people in appearance, the sweetest in speech, and the greatest in trustworthiness.\u201d They then remained there with Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam). When the war ended, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) allocated a share of the spoils of war for them as well.<\/p>\n

Thereafter, Sayyiduna Tufail (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) returned to Madeenah Munawwarah with Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam), and resided there until the demise of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam).<\/p>\n

(Saheeh Bukhaari #2937, #4392 & #6397,<\/em> Seerah Ibni Hishaam <\/em>vol. 1, pg. 383, Tabaqaat ibn Sa\u2019d vol. 4 pg. 240, Al-Istee\u2018aab vol. 2, pg. 761, Usdul Ghaabah vol. 2, pg. 485, Al-Isaabah vol. 3, pg. 424 and Sharhuz Zurqani vol. 5, pg. 183)<\/em><\/p>\n

(to\u00a0be\u00a0continued)<\/em><\/p>\n

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

1. Every person is familiar with the name of Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu). However, not many are aware that is was through the effort of Sayyiduna Tufail (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu), that Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) came into the fold of Islam. Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) went on to narrate thousands of ahaadeeth from Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam). Due to him being the cause for all this good, Sayyiduna Tufail (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) will also receive the reward for all these narrations and the benefit acquired therefrom. We too should endeavour to encourage others towards Deen, thereby acquiring the reward of the good that they may do thereafter.<\/p>\n

2. Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) was an embodiment of mercy, thus he (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) preferred to make du\u2018aa for the guidance of the Daws tribe rather than cursing them. He also advised Sayyiduna Tufail (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) to return to them and invite them to Islam in a kind and gentle manner. Kindness and compassion go a long way in drawing people closer to Deen, and harshness distances them from Deen.<\/p>\n

3. Sayyiduna Tufail (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) displayed great courage and exhausted all efforts in inviting his people towards Islam despite their initial resistance. His unwavering efforts resulted in a huge number of households eventually accepting Islam at his hands. This burning concern for the guidance of mankind is one of the sterling qualities of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) and the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhum).<\/p>\n

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