{"id":21975,"date":"2026-03-03T06:42:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T04:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alhaadi.org.za\/?p=21975"},"modified":"2026-02-13T20:51:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T18:51:33","slug":"loyal-in-life-and-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alhaadi.org.za\/?p=21975","title":{"rendered":"Loyal in Life and Death"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sayyiduna Sa\u2019d bin Rabee\u2019 (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) was a distinguished Sahaabi of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam). He belonged to the Khazraj tribe of Madeenah Munawwarah and was among those who pledged allegiance to Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) during the pledge of \u2018Aqabah. Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) also appointed him as one of the twelve leaders of the Ansaar. (Usdul Ghaabah vol. 2, pg. 293)<\/em><\/p>\n

When the Muhaajireen arrived in Madeenah Munawwarah, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) established the bond of brotherhood among the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhum). He paired Sayyiduna Sa\u2019d bin Rabee\u2019 (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) with Sayyiduna \u2018Abdur Rahmaan bin \u2018Auf (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu). Sayyiduna Sa\u2019d (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) honoured this brotherhood with exceptional generosity, going far beyond what anyone could have expected.<\/p>\n

Sayyiduna Sa\u2019d (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) said to his muhaajir brother, Sayyiduna \u2018Abdur Rahmaan bin \u2018Auf (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu), \u201cI am among the wealthiest of the Ansaar. I will divide my wealth between us, giving you half of it. I have two wives, choose whichever of them you prefer, and I will divorce her. When her \u2018iddah ends, you may marry her. Also choose whichever of my two gardens you wish.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sayyiduna \u2018Abdur Rahmaan bin \u2018Auf (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) replied, \u201cMay Allah bless you in your family and in your wealth. I have no need for your wife or your garden. I did not accept Islam for this!\u201d Instead, he asked Sayyiduna Sa\u2019d (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) to direct him to the marketplace so that he could engage in trade and earn through his own effort. (Saheeh Bukhaari #2048, #2049 & #3781 and<\/em> Al-Mu\u2019jamul Kabeer #5407)<\/em><\/p>\n

A few years later, during the Battle of Uhud, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) asked the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhum), \u201cWho will bring me news of Sa\u2019d bin Rabee\u2019 (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu), for I had seen twelve spears aimed at him?\u201d One Sahaabi responded, \u201cI will, O Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam)\u201d. (According to various narrations, a few Sahaabah carried out this task, viz. Sayyiduna Ubayy bin Ka\u2019b, Sayyiduna Zaid bin Thaabit and Sayyiduna Muhammad bin Maslamah [radhiyallahu \u2018anhum]).<\/p>\n

Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) instructed, \u201cIf you see him, convey my salaams to him, and tell him that the Messenger of Allah is inquiring about him.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Sahaabi moved among the martyrs calling out Sayyiduna Sa\u2019d\u2019s (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) name repeatedly. Sayyiduna Sa\u2019d (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu), however, did not respond immediately, being in the throes of death. When the Sahaabi said, \u201cRasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) has sent me to you\u201d, Sayyiduna Sa\u2019d (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) faintly replied, \u201cI am among the deceased\u201d.<\/p>\n

Eventually, the Sahaabi reached Sayyiduna Sa\u2019d (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu), who lay in the throes of death. His body bore seventy wounds from spears, swords, and arrows. The Sahaabi conveyed to him the message of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam), passing on his salaams and inquiring about his condition.<\/p>\n

Sayyiduna Sa\u2019d (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) responded, \u201cPeace be upon Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) and upon you as well. Convey to Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam): \u2018O Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam)! May Allah reward you, on our behalf, with the best reward He has ever granted a Nabi for his Ummah. I perceive the fragrance of Jannah!\u2019\u201d He further stated, \u201cI have been speared twelve times.\u201d<\/p>\n

He then instructed the Sahaabi to inform his people, the Ansaar (radhiyallahu \u2018anhum): \u201cThere is no excuse before Allah for any of you if harm reaches Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) while there is an eye among you that still blinks (i.e. remains alive)!\u201d After delivering these words, Sayyiduna Sa\u2019d (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) breathed his last.<\/p>\n

The Sahaabi returned and informed Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) of what had occurred. Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) praised Sayyiduna Sa\u2019d (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu), saying: \u201cMay Allah have mercy upon him. He wished well for Allah and His Messenger, both in life and death.\u201d (Muwatta Imaam Maalik #1691, Mustadrak Haakim #4906, Sharhuz Zurqaani vol. 2, pg. 445 and Usdul Ghabah vol. 2 pg. 294)<\/em><\/p>\n

Sayyiduna Sa\u2019d (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) left behind two daughters. (Sunan Abi Dawood #2892)<\/em> On one occasion, Sayyiduna \u2018Umar (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) visited Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) who had spread out a cloth for a young girl to sit on. The girl was one of Sayyiduna Sa\u2019d\u2019s (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) daughters. When Sayyiduna \u2018Umar (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) asked about her identity, Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) replied, \u201cShe is the daughter of a man who was better than both of us.\u201d When Sayyiduna \u2018Umar (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) asked him who he was referring to, Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) replied, \u201cA man who passed away during the time of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) and had prepared his abode in Jannah, while you and I remained (in this world).\u201d (Tabraani \u2013 Majma\u2018uz Zawaa-id #15685<\/em> and Mustadrak Haakim #6553)<\/em><\/p>\n

In another narration, Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) further praised Sayyiduna Sa\u2019d (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu), stating, \u201cHe was among the leaders (appointed by Rasulullah [sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam]) on the day of \u2018Aqabah, participated in the Battle of Badr, and was martyred at Uhud.\u201d (Seerah Ibni Hishaam vol. 3, pg. 95)<\/em><\/p>\n

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

1. Sayyiduna Sa\u2019d (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) always wished well and remained loyal to Allah Ta\u2018ala and Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam). This was clearly reflected in his actions. While alive, he was prepared to give away his most precious possessions to uphold the brotherhood established by Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam). Even on his deathbed, his primary concern was the well-being of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam). His concern for Deen and everything related to it prevailed over any concern for his own well-being. We too must value our Deen, making it our greatest priority and willingly sacrificing for its sake.<\/p>\n

2. The Sahaabah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhum) fought valiantly, shedding their blood so that the Deen of Allah Ta\u2018ala may rise and flourish. They will be resurrected on the Day of Qiyaamah with their bodies bearing the marks of their sacrifice, thereby attaining the highest ranks in Jannah. Even in this world, martyrs are granted glimpses of the bounties of Jannah, as exemplified by Sayyiduna Sa\u2019d (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu). The temporary suffering of this world is insignificant compared to the rewards Allah Ta\u2018ala bestows upon the martyrs.<\/p>\n

3. Sayyiduna Sa\u2019d bin Rabee\u2019 (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) earned the praise and du\u2018aa of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) through his sacrifice and fervour for Deen. One who sacrifices sincerely for the cause of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) becomes deserving of the pleasure of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam).<\/p>\n

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