Friday Sermon – Khalifatul Masih V – Mirza Masroor Ahmad – Year 2019
Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest. Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest. I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah. I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah. I bear witness that Muhammad (saw) is the Messenger of Allah.
I bear witness that Muhammad (saw) is the Messenger of Allah. Come to Prayer, Come to Prayer. Come to success, Come to success. Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest. There is none worthy of worship except Allah. Peace be upon you all,
I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah He is alone and has no partner and I bear witness that Muhammad (saw) is His Servant and Messenger After this I seek refuge with Allah from Satan the accursed. In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful.
All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of all the worlds. The Gracious, the Merciful. Master of the Day of Judgment. Thee alone do we worship and Thee alone do we implore for help. Guide us in the right path – The path of those on whom Thou hast bestowed Thy blessings,
Those who have not incurred displeasure, and those who have not gone astray. The first of the companions (ra) that I will mention today, who took part in the Battle of Badr is Hazrat Khiraash Bin Sima Ansari (ra). Hazrat Khiraash (ra) belonged to the Banu Jusham, a branch of the Khazraj.
His mother’s name was Umm Habeeb. Salmaa, Abdur Rahman and Aisha were among the children of Hazrat Khiraash (ra). Hazrat Khiraash (ra) participated in the Battles of Badr and Uhud. He sustained ten injuries on the occasion of Uhud. He was among the skilled archers of the Holy Prophet (saw).
Hazrat Khiraash (ra) took Abul Aas, the son-in-law of the Holy Prophet (saw), as captive and imprisoned him during the Battle of Badr. The second companion to be mentioned is Hazrat Ubaid bin Tayyihan (ra). The name of Hazrat Ubaid Bin Tayyihan (ra) is also reported as Ateeq Bbn Tayyihan.
His mother’s name was Laila Bint Aneeq. He was the brother of Hazrat Abul Haitham bin Layyihan. He was among the confederates of Banu Abdil Ash’al. He participated in the bai’at-e-Aqabah along with 70 Ansar. The Holy Prophet (saw) established a bond of brotherhood between him and Hazrat Mas’ood Bin Rabee (ra).
He participated in the Battle of Badr along with his brother Hazrat Abul Haitham (ra). He attained martyrdom during the Battle of Uhud. He was martyred by ‘Ikrimah bin Abu Jahl. However, in another narration it states that he was martyred during the Battle of Siffin whilst fighting on the side of Hazrat Ali (ra).
There exists a difference of opinion regarding this matter. In any case, the common factor in both of the narrations is that he was martyred. Two sons, namely Hazrat Ubaidullah and Hazrat Abbad are mentioned to be among his children. According to the account of Tabari, Hazrat Abbad also participated in the Battle of Badr,
And in regards to Hazrat Ubaidullah it states that he was martyred during the Battle of Yamama. The next companion next is Hazrat Abu Hannah Malik bin ‘Amr (ra). Abu Hannah was his title, while his actual name was Malik Bin ‘Amr.
Muhammad bin Umar Waqidi has counted him among those who took part in the Battle of Badr. There exists a difference of opinion regarding his name. In some narrations, his name is reported as Aamir and Thabit Bin Nu’man. His title is also reported as Abu Habbah and Abu Hayyah.
However, Muhammad bin Umar Waqidi states that two people are reported to have the title of Abu Habbah; one is Abu Habbah Bin Ghazziyyah bin ‘Amr and the other is Abu Habbah Bin ‘Abd ‘Amr al-Ma’azani. Neither of the two participated in the Battle of Badr.
None of the participants of the Battle of Badr bore the title of “Abu Habbah”. An individual, who participated in the Battle of Badr did however bear the title of “Abu Hannah”. Due to this, he emphasises that his title was indeed Abu Hannah.
The next companion to be mentioned is Hazrat Abdullah Bin Zaid bin Tha’labah (ra). He was known as Abdullah Bin Zaid Ansari and his title was Abu Muhammad. His father’s name was Hazrat Zaid Bin Tha’labah (ra), and he also was a companion of the Holy Prophet (saw).
He belonged to the tribe Banu Jusham from the branch of Khazraj. He participated in the bai’at at Aqabah along with 70 Ansar. He participated in the Battles of Badr, Uhud, Khandaq and other Battles along with the Holy Prophet (saw).
At the time of the Victory of Mecca, he was carrying the flag of Banu Harith bin Khazraj. Hazrat Abdullah Bin Zaid (ra) was proficient in writing Arabic prior to his acceptance of Islam. This was at a time, when writing was very uncommon among the Arabs
And there were only a few people who knew to write. The children of Hazrat Abdullah bin Zaid (ra) remained in Medina. One of his sons was called Muhammad, who was born to him from his wife, Sa’dah bint Khulaib. One of his daughters was Umm-e-Humaid, whose mother was from Yemen.
His brother, Hurais bin Zahid, was amongst the companions of Badr. The name of one of his sisters was Quraibah bint Zaid and she was also counted amongst the female companion. Hazrat ‘Abdullah bin Zaid is that very companion, who was told the words of the Adhan [Islamic call to prayer] in a dream.
He informed the Holy Prophet (saw) about this, upon which the Holy Prophet (saw) instructed Hazrat Bilal (ra) to call the Adhan according to the words Hazrat Abdullah saw in the dream. This incident occurred in the first year of Hijra, after the Holy Prophet (saw) had constructed Masjid Nabawi.
Some of the details are as follows. Hazrat Abu ‘Umair bin Anas Ansari (ra) was from among the Ansar. He narrates from his paternal uncles that they said that the Holy Prophet (saw) considered how to gather Muslims for prayer.
It was suggested to him that a flag should be hoisted at the time for prayer. When people observe it, they will inform each other. However, the Holy Prophet (saw) did not approve of this suggestion. The narrator says that the blowing of a horn was suggested to the Holy Prophet (saw),
That is to adopt the method of the Jews by blowing loudly into a horn. However, the Holy Prophet (saw) disliked adopting this method of the Jews as well. The narrator says that the use of a bell was mentioned to the Holy Prophet (saw).
The Holy Prophet (saw) said that this was the method of the Christians. Hazrat ‘Abdullah bin Zaid returned and a felt anxious due to the concerns of the Holy Prophet (saw). He offered supplications and says that he was subsequently shown the words of the Adhan in a dream.
Hazrat ‘Abdullah bin Zaid (ra) continues to narrate that he saw a person in a dream, who was holding a bell in his hand. He inquired of him that “O servant of God! Are you going to sell this?” He replied “What are you going to do with it?”
I said “We will use it to call people towards prayers.” He replied “Shall I tell you of something that is better than this?” I said, “Why not!” Hazrat ‘Abdullah says that he then repeated the words of the Adhan I will also read its translation as it will prove beneficial for children as well as for Muslim converts We hear the Adhan daily, however, I have observed that some are not aware of its translation. “Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest.” This is to be repeated four times.
“I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah.” This is to be repeated twice. “I bear witness that Muhammad (saw) is the Messenger of Allah.” This is also to be repeated twice. “Come to prayer, come to prayer.” “Come to success, come to success.”
“Allah is the Greatest.” This is to be repeated twice. “There is none worthy of worship except Allah.” He then continues to narrate that after repeating these words, this individual distanced himself somewhat from me and then said “When you are standing, ready to pray, you should say the following.
He then repeated the words of the Takbir: Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest. I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah. I bear witness that Muhammad (saw) is the Messenger of Allah. Come to Prayer. Come to success. Prayer has begun, prayer has begun.
Allah is the Greatest. Allah is the Greatest. There is none worthy of worship except Allah. These are the same words of the Adhan [with the addition of] (Arabic) that “Prayer has begun, prayer has begun.” Following this, the same words of Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest are repeated.
He [Hazrat ‘Abdullah] further says, “When morning came, “I presented myself before the Holy Prophet (saw) and informed him of what I saw. “The Holy Prophet (saw) said that ‘If Allah wills, this is a true dream. ‘Stand with Bilal and tell him what you saw,
‘so that he may call the Adhan according to those words, as his voice is louder than yours.’ “Hence, I stood with Bilal and continued to tell him [the words] “and he continued to call the Adhan accordingly.” The narrator further states,
“Hazrat ‘Umar bin Khattab, (ra) was in his home when he heard the Adhan. “He left his home, dragging along his cloth which was used as a covering over one’s garment “and said that ‘O Prophet of Allah (saw)! I swear by Him, Who has sent you with the truth!
“I saw exactly what he saw [in his dream].’ “Hearing this, the Holy Prophet (saw) said, ‘All praise belongs to Allah the Exalted.’” In another narration, it states that “the Holy Prophet (saw) said, ‘to Allah belongs all praise this indeed is the truth’.”
Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad Sahib has written further details to this account in Sirat Khataman Nabiyyin, using various sources of Islamic history. He writes: “Until now there was no arrangement for a call to Salat, or Adhan etc. “The Companions would generally congregate in the mosque at the approximate time themselves.
“This state of affairs, however, was not satisfactory. “Upon the construction of Masjid-e-Nabawi, the question, “as to how Muslims would be congregated at the appropriate time, was felt even more. “One Companion proposed the use of a bell, like the Christians.
“Someone proposed the use of a trumpet, like the Jews; and others made other suggestions. “However, Hazrat Umar (ra) proposed that an individual be appointed “to announce that it is time for Salat at the appointed time. “The Holy Prophet (saw) approved this proposal, “and appointed Hazrat Bilal (ra) to perform this duty.
“As such, after this when the time for Salat would arrive, “Hazrat Bilal (ra) would announce in a loud voice, “[Arabic] and people would congregate for the Salat. “As a matter of fact, “the very same call would be made if it was necessary to congregate the Muslims in the mosque
“for a purpose other than the Salat as well. “Sometime afterwards, the words of the current Adhan were taught to a Companion “named ‘Abdullah bin Zaid Ansari (ra), in a dream. “He presented himself before the Holy Prophet (saw) and mentioned this dream
“saying, ‘I saw an individual in my dream call out such and such words as if calling the Adhan.’ “The Holy Prophet (saw) said, ‘This dream is from Allah,’ “and instructed ‘Abdullah (ra) to teach these words to Bilal (ra).
“A strange coincidence was that when Bilal (ra) called out this Adhan for the very first time, “upon hearing them, Hazrat ‘Umar (ra) made haste to the Holy Prophet (saw) and said, ‘O Messenger of Allah! Today, the words in which Bilal (ra) called out the Adhan
‘were exactly those which I also saw in my dream’.” In one narration it has also been related, that when the Holy Prophet (saw) heard these words of the Adhan, he said, ‘Revelation has already been sent down as such’.” Bashir bin Muhammad relates from his father that “Hazrat ‘Abdullah bin Zaid,
“the companion who saw a dream about the Adhan, “offered his entire wealth in charity and nothing remained with him.” The wealth they had was their only means of provisions for him and his son. “When Hazrat ‘Abdullah bin Zaid handed everything to the Holy Prophet (saw),
“his father approached the Holy Prophet (saw) and requested: ‘O Messenger of Allah! ‘Abdullah bin Zaid has offered his wealth towards charity. ‘However, that wealth was serving as a means of our provisions.’ When the Holy Prophet (saw) heard this,
He called for Abdullah bin Zaid and stated: ‘Allah has accepted the charity that you offered. ‘However, return this to your parents as an endowment’.” Thus, his father states that they acquired this wealth as an inheritance and their future generations were able obtain a share from it later. On one occasion,
The Holy Prophet (saw) bestowed his nails to Hazrat Abdullah bin Zaid as a blessed gift. The details of this incident are that Muhammad, the son of Hazrat ‘Abdullah bin Zaid (ra) narrates that on the occasion of Hajjat ul Wida, his father was with the Holy Prophet (saw)
In the field of Mina at the Manhar, the place where the sacrifices are offered. There was another person from the Ansar who was present there as well. When the Holy Prophet (saw) distributed the sacrificed animals, Hazrat ‘Abdullah bin Zaid (ra) and his Ansari companion did not receive anything.
Thereafter, the Holy Prophet (saw) had his hair cut and placed his hair on a piece of cloth and distributed this among the people. Then he had his nails cut and granted them to Hazrat Abdullah bin Zaid (ra) and his Ansari companion.
Hazrat Ayesha (ra) narrates: “A person came to the Holy Prophet (saw) and requested: ‘O Messenger of Allah! By God, you are undoubtedly more beloved to me than my own self, ‘my family, and my children. ‘I was at home thinking about you, and I could not hold myself back
‘to the point that I just had to come and meet you and now I am looking at you. ‘When I thought about the idea of you and I passing away, ‘I realised that after entering paradise, you shall be exalted along with other Prophets.
‘So I became afraid that when I enter paradise, I will not be able to find you.’ “The Holy Prophet (saw) did not respond to this person “until the angel Gabriel descended with the revelation of the following verse: ‘And whoso obeys Allah and this Messenger of His ‘shall be among those on whom Allah has bestowed His blessings, ‘namely, the Prophets, the Truthful, the Martyrs, and the Righteous.’ We present this verse to support the argument that one can attain the status of a non-law bearing prophet
Through one’s devotion and subservience to the Holy Prophet (saw). And through one’s complete obedience to the Holy Prophet (saw), one can progress from being at the stage of righteous to the status of a prophet. In any case, the status of a non-law bearing prophet,
Which can only be achieved through one’s subservience to the Holy Prophet (saw), is indeed of a lofty status and God Almighty can grant this status to whomsoever He wills. Moreover, in relation to the Promised Messiah,
The Holy Prophet (saw) himself has used the word Nabiullah i.e. that he will be a prophet of God. For this reason, we accept the Promised Messiah (as) as a non-law bearing prophet who came in the complete servitude of the Holy Prophet (saw).
This does not cause any blemish on the finality of his Prophethood. Rather it elevates his status further, making the blessing of Prophethood attainable, but only through the servitude of the Holy Prophet (saw). We are not alone in holding this interpretation, previous saints/scholars have presented it as well.
For instance, Imam Raghib has also stated that a non-law bearing prophet can come after the Holy Prophet (saw) but only through complete obedience to him. However, I have mentioned this as an additional point in light of this verse so that the matter is properly clarified.
Allama Zurqani writes that this specific incident is found in various books of Qur’anic commentary and mentions the name Thuban, who was a servant of the Holy Prophet (saw). Whereas in Tafsir Yanbu Al Hayaat, it is written with reference to Muqatil bin Sulaiman, which narrates that it was Abdullah bin Zaid Al Ansari,
The companion who had seen the words of the Adhan in the vision, as the one who said this to the Holy Prophet (saw) in the aforementioned incident. However, Allama Zurqani writes that if this is the case, it is likely that both may have mentioned it to the Holy Prophet (saw)
Upon which this Qur’anic verse was revealed. Such narrations are also found where several companions have made mention of this to the Holy Prophet (saw). Aside from the aforementioned incident, various commentaries have also mentioned Hazrat Thuban’s (ra) incident and what he said to the Holy Prophet (saw). Its detail is as follows:
Hazrat Thuban (ra) had intense love for the Holy Prophet (saw) and could not bear to be away from him too long. One day when he presented himself before the Holy Prophet (saw), and he seemed greatly perturbed and looked to be in a state of great sorrow.
The Holy Prophet (saw) enquired of the cause of why he was overcome with such a state. Hazrat Thuban (ra) replied that he suffered from neither ailment nor disease except that he had not been able to see the Holy Prophet (saw). Meaning, the only reason for this downed and distressed expression
Was the result of not having seen the Holy Prophet (saw) for such a long time. He states: “I remained in this state until I finally met you. “Similarly, when I thought of the Day of Judgment, I again was overcome with a state of fear
“as I realised I would not be in your blessed presence “for you would have been exalted to a higher station in paradise with the other prophets. “Then, even if I am granted entry into paradise, my status would be far too insignificant to yours;
“and if I am not granted entry, I would forever be left bereft of seeing you.” Allama Zurqani writes that “Hazrat Abdullah bin Zaid (ra) was once working in his garden.” The mention of Hazrat Abdullah bin Zaid (ra) now continues
And it states that his son came, informing him of the demise of the Holy Prophet (saw). Upon this he said: That is, “O Allah take from me my sight so that after the departure of my beloved Muhammad (saw), “I may not have to see another individual again.” It is written in the commentary of Zurqani that after this incident, his eyesight gradually declined until he became completely blind.
Regarding the demise of Hazrat Abdullah bin Zaid (ra), it is written that there is a difference of opinion. Some have written that he passed away after the Battle of Uhud. However, majority have written that he took part in all battles
Alongside the Holy Prophet (saw) and passed away much later in the year 32 AH during the caliphate of Hazrat Uthman (ra) in the city of Medina. Likewise, the incident regarding the loss of his eyesight, if accepted to be accurate also points to his passing away in the time of Hazrat Uthman (ra)
At the age of 64. His funeral prayer was led by Hazrat Uthman (ra). Then, the next companion is Hazrat Mu’az bin Amr bin Jamoo (ra). He belonged to a branch of the Banu Khazraj called Banu Salma. He participated in the Second Bai’at at Aqabah as well as the battles of Badr and Uhud.
His father, Hazrat ‘Amr bin Jamoo (ra), was a companion of the Holy Prophet (saw) who was martyred in the Battle of Uhud. His mother’s name was Hind bint ‘Amr. According to Musa bin ‘Uqbah Abu Ma’shar and Muhammad bin ‘Amr Waqidi, his brother, Mu’awwiz bin Amr, also partook in the Battle of Badr.
His wife’s name was Subaitah bint ‘Amr who belonged to the Banu Sa’idah, a branch of the Banu Khazraj tribe. He had one son with her named ‘Abdullah and a daughter named ‘Ummamah. Hazrat Mu’az (ra) participated in the second Bai’at at Aqabah,
But his father Amr bin Jamoo however remained firm upon his idolatrous beliefs. The story of the conversion of Hazrat Mu’az’s father is recorded in Seerat Ibn Hishaam. About a year ago, I mentioned this story in relation to his account.
It states that when those who had participated in the second Bai’at at ‘Aqabah returned to Medina, they actively spread the message of Islam. There were still some elders among their people who were fixated on their polytheistic beliefs. Among these was also Amr bin Jamoo.
His son, Hazrat Mu’az bin Amr had participated in the second Bai’at at ‘Aqabah and had pledged allegiance on this occasion to the Holy Prophet (saw). Amr bin Jamoo was among the chieftains of the Banu Salma tribe and was one of their elders as well.
He kept an idol carved from wood in his house, as was the practice of elders in those days. This idol was called Manaat, and they would show respect to it and revere it. When some young men from the Banu Salma tribe accepted Islam,
Among whom was also Hazrat Mu’az bin Jabl and the son of Amr bin Jamoo, Hazrat Mu’az bin Amr bin Jamoo (who was also among this group of youth, who had converted at the second Bai’at at ‘Aqabah). One night these young men entered into his idol-chamber and brought back the idol,
And laid it down face-first, in a pit that was dug out for the Banu Salma tribe to throw their waste. The next morning, when Amr woke up, he cursed those who had taken away their idol in the night and shown enmity towards it.
He then went in search of it and when he found it, he washed it and cleaned it, saying, “I swear to God, if I find out who has done this to you, I will certainly ruin him.” And when the night fell and ‘Amr would be asleep, his son would repeat the act.
When morning came, Amr bin Jamoo again did the same thing, undertook the same laborious effort to (look for it and) wash it. When several nights passed like this, Amr bin Jamoo removed the idol from where it had been thrown, washed it and cleaned it.
Then he brought his sword and hung it around its neck, saying, “By God, I do not know who is doing this to you. “So if you have any power at all, here is a sword I leave with you. Use it to stop him.” And he placed the sword by the idol.
When the sun set and Amr went to sleep, the same youth, among whom was also his son, did the same thing to the idol. Removing the sword from around its neck, they tied the idol to a dead dog with a rope,
Casting it into an old well of the Banu Salma tribe which was used to dispose of waste. When Amr bin Jamoo awoke in the morning and did not find the idol where he had left it,
He went out in search of it, until he found it lying face-first tied to a dead dog in the well. When he witnessed this sight, the truth (of his erred ways) opened up to him. The Muslims of his tribe also introduced him to the teachings of Islam,
And by Allah’s mercy, he became a Muslim. This incident has been recorded in the Seerah of Ibn Hisham, and it also states that he said, “This idol could not even do anything with a sword. “What benefit could there possibly be in worshiping such a god.”
Hazrat Mu’az bin Amr bin Jamoo took part in the killing of Abu Jahl. It is written in Sahih Bukhari; “Salih bin Ibrahim “narrates on the authority of his grandfather, Abdur Rahman bin Auf that he stated: ‘I was standing in the rows for battle on the day of Badr.
‘When I looked to my right and left, I saw two Ansari youths standing on either side of me. ‘At that moment, I wished that I was in between two people who were more mature and stronger. ‘One of the youths nudged my hand and asked: “O my uncle! Do you recognise Abu Jahl?”
‘to which I said, “indeed I recognise him, why is it that you ask?” ‘The youth replied: “I heard that he would use foul language for the Holy Prophet (saw). “I swear by the One Who’s hands my life is in, if I see him
“I will not let him out of my sight until the one who’s destined to die from among us perishes.” ‘I was astonished by this reply. ‘Then the other youth also tapped my hand and made the same enquiry. ‘A short while passed when I saw Abu Jahl walking between the ranks.
‘I said to the youths, “There is the one about whom you enquired.” ‘Immediately the two youths drew their swords ‘and cutting the ranks pounced on Abu Jahl and killed him. ‘They then returned to inform the Holy Prophet (saw) of the news. ‘The Holy Prophet (saw) asked “Which one from among them killed him?”
‘They both laid claim to the kill. ‘The Holy Prophet (saw) then asked whether they had wiped their swords after they had killed him? ‘They replied in the negative. ‘The Holy Prophet (saw) then inspected their swords ‘and said that both of them had in fact killed him.
‘The Holy Prophet (saw) then said that the spoils of war would be given to Mu’az bin Amr bin Jamoo. ‘The name of both of the youths was Mu’az; ‘one was Mu’az bin Afrah and the other was Mu’az bin Amr bin Jamoo’.”
This incident regarding Abu Jahl has been narrated before in the earlier sermons, in which it was mentioned that it was Mu’az and Mu’awwiz. Consequently this could lead to doubt as this refers to someone else. With regards to the killing of Abu Jahl, from various books of Hadith,
– such as the narration of Bukhari as mentioned earlier – as well as from books of History, we learn that Hazrat Mu’az bin Amr bin Jamoo and Hazrat Mu’az bin Afrah killed Abu Jahl and Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood severed the head of Abu Jahl.
In another narration the names of Mu’az and Mu’awwiz are mentioned. Nonetheless, in Bukhari there is another narration in which it is stated that Abu Jahl was killed by the two sons of Afrah, Mu’az and Mu’awwiz, and later Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood dealt the final blow to Abu Jahl.
In the narration of Bukhari, the details are as follows: “Hazrat Anas (ra) narrates that on the day of the Battle of Badr, “the Holy Prophet (saw) said: ‘Who will go to see how Abu Jahl will met his end?’ “Hazrat Ibn Masood went and saw that the two sons of Afrah, Mu’az and Mu’awwiz
“had attacked him with their swords to the extent that he was on the brink of death. “Ibn Masood enquired of him: ‘Are you Abu Jahl?’ and took hold of his beard. Abu Jahl then said: ‘Have you ever killed a person of greater rank?’ or perhaps he said: ‘Is there a person more wretched
“than the one who is killed at the hands of his own people?’” Both of these narrations are found in Bukhari. In one narration both of them are named as Mu’az, and in the other incident they are recorded as Mu’az and Mu’awwiz. In another narration they are stated as two brothers,
But in the other narration the two youths are not related. With regards to how one can reconcile both of these narrations, Hazrat Sayyid Zainul Abideen Waliullah Shah Sahib writes: “According to some narrations the two sons of Afrah, Mu’az and Mu’awwiz, “attacked Abu Jahl to the extent that he was taking his last breaths.
“After this Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood severed his head. “Imam Ibn Hajr has stated, ‘after Ma’az bin Amr and Mu’az bin Afrah attacked Abu Jahl, ‘Mu’awwiz must have attacked him as well.’ “For this reason in one of the narrations there is mention of two brothers and in other narrations
“there is mention of two youths who are not related.’” In the commentary of Fath-ul-Bari, it is written, “Perhaps all three of them attacked Abu Jahl.” Allama Badruddin A’ini writes regarding the death of Abu Jahl: “Abu Jahl was killed by Mu’az bin Amr bin Jamoo, Mu’az bin Afrah and Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood,
“who then brought the severed head and presented it to the Holy Prophet (saw).” He further writes: “In Sahih Muslim it is written that Mu’az bin Amr bin Jamoo and Mu’az bin Afrah killed Abu Jahl. Mu’az bin Afrah’s father was Harith bin Rifa’ah and his mother’s name was Afrah,
Who was the daughter of U’baid bin Tha’lbah Najjaria. Similarly, in Bukhari, Kitabul Jihad, Bab Man Lam Yakhmus Aslaab, it is written that “Hazrat Mu’az bin Amr cut the leg of Abu Jahl, “as a result of which he fell down. “Subsequently Mu’awwiz also launched an attack and left him on the ground.
“When Abu Jahl had little life left in him, “Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood dealt him the final blow, severing his head.” He further writes: “If one questions the reason why all these incidents needed to be mentioned, “then I would say that perhaps they all had a hand in the killing of Abu Jahl.”
According to one narration of Zurqani, when Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood found Abu Jahl when he was on the brink of death. Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood put his leg on Abu Jahl’s neck and said: “O enemy of God! God Almighty has humiliated you!” Abu Jahl replied arrogantly: “I have not been humiliated!
“Have you ever killed a person greater than myself?” Meaning that he did not feel any humiliation and then asked who had been victorious in the battle. Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood replied that God and His Messenger were victorious. According to another narration it is stated that Abu Jahl said:
“Tell him [i.e. Muhammad (saw)] that I was his enemy all his life “and even today, my enmity has not subsided in the slightest.” Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood then severed his head and brought it to the Holy Prophet (saw).
The Holy Prophet (saw) said: “Just as I am the most beloved and revered of God “from among all the prophets and my people are the most revered from all other nations, similarly, “Abu Jahl is the most severe and violent Pharaoh of all those who had pharaoh like traits.
“For this reason, it is mentioned about him saying: [Arabic, Holy Qur’an, 10:91] Meaning, ”Till, when the calamity of drowning overtook him, “he said, ‘I believe that there is no God but He in Whom the children of Israel believe”’ The Holy Prophet (saw) said that the Pharaoh of this era,
Is the gravest in terms of enmity and disbelief, and this can be seen from the last words of Abu Jahl. Aside from this, in another narration it is stated that when the Holy Prophet (saw) received news of the death of Abu Jahl and saw his head, he said: [Arabic]
“There is no God but Allah,” Similarly, the Holy Prophet (saw) repeated three times: [Arabic] “All Praise is due to Allah, Who honoured Islam and its followers.” Another narration states that the Holy Prophet (saw) said: “Every nation has a Pharoah. In this era the pharaoh was Abu Jahl,
“who God Almighty destroyed in a terrible manner.” Hazrat Mu’az bin Amr bin Jamoo passed away during the Caliphate of Hazrat Usman (ra). Khalifa bin Khiyaat states: “On the day of the Battle of Badr, Mu’az bin Amr bin Jamoo suffered a wound
“as a result of which he remained unwell until the caliphate of Hazrat Usman (ra). “He passed away in Medina. “Hazrat Usman (ra) led his funeral prayer and buried him in the Jannatul Baqi.” Hazrat Abu Hurairah narrates that the Holy Prophet (saw) said: “Mu’az bin Amr bin Jamoo was an exceptional individual.”
May God Almighty shower his endless mercy on all these people; who immersed themselves in the love of God and His beloved, and attained their pleasure. After the Friday prayers, I will lead a funeral prayer in absentia of respected Malik Sultan Harun Khan Sahib, who passed away on the 27th March in Islamabad.
To Allah we belong and to Him shall we return. His eldest son is the son-in-law of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IV (rh), married to his youngest daughter. Malik Sultan Harun Sahib was a born Ahmadi and his father’s name was Col. Malik Sultan Muhammad Khan Sahib,
Who did the Bai’at at the hand of Hazrat Musleh Maud (ra) in 1923, at the age of 23. At the time, he was the only Ahmadi in his family. Hazrat Musleh Maud (ra) himself arranged his marriage with respected Aishah Sadiqqa Sahiba, daughter of Hazrat Chaudhry Fateh Muhammad Syaal Sahib.
He belonged to a very honourable and noble family of the Punjab. Malik Amir Muhammad Khan, who was the Governor of West Pakistan and was famously known by the title of Nawab Kalabagh, was the paternal cousin of Malik Sultan Harun Khan Sahib’s father, Malik Sultan Muhammad Sahib.
His grandfather was Malik Sultan Surakh Ruh Khan and in those days India and Pakistan were a colony of the British Empire, however owing to his status of Nawab, he was held in high regard by them. Four years after the Bai’at of his son, Malik Sultan Muhammad Khan Sahib,
Also had the honour of accepting Ahmadiyyat. Despite being heavily immersed in worldly endeavours, he had an inclination towards faith and due to this God Almighty blessed him with the opportunity to accept Ahmadiyyat. Sultan Harun Khan Sahib was married to Sabiha Hamid Sahiba, daughter of Chaudhry Abdul Hameed Sahib,
Who was a General Manager at WAPDA. Hazrat Khalifatul Masih III (rh) led their Nikkah and during the Nikkah sermon, regarding Chaudhry Fateh Muhammad Syaal Sahib, who was a pioneer missionary in England, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih III (rh) stated, “Chaudhry Fateh Muhammad Syaal was a well-respected elder of mine,
“and I am indeed indebted to him for his kindness.” Hazrat Khalifatul Masih III (rh) further stated, “At a young age while still inexperienced, “he would take me along with him and provided me with many opportunities to enhance my experience.
“My affinity for those living in rural areas which was concealed in my heart was able to be “manifested through the opportunities I received by staying with Chaudhry Fateh Muhammad Syaal.” Hazrat Khalifatul Masih III (rh) further stated, “Even now, when a simple villager meets me, “I enjoy the frank and straightforward conversation far greater
“than if I were to have a conversation with someone from the city. “This is because those living in the cities “have a habit of employing many formalities in their style of speech and thus owing to this habit of theirs, “I also naturally start conversing with them in a similar way.”
Hazrat Khalifatul Masih III (rh) further states, “Nevertheless, today I shall lead the Nikkah ceremony “of the grandson of this benevolent elder of mine, “Malik Sultan Harun Khan, Son of Col. Sultan Muhammad Khan.” Hazrat Khalifatul Masih III (rh) further stated, “Members should pray
“that just as our elders selflessly and with great sincerity served the religion of God, “may this same passion to serve the faith and the spirit of sacrifice “continue extraordinarily in their progeny.” By mentioning this again today at the occasion of his funeral,
I pray that may God Almighty enable Malik Harun Sahib’s progeny to not only maintain a relationship with Ahmadiyyat and Khilafat, but further strengthen it. The deceased has three sons and three daughters, and as I mentioned his eldest son, Sultan Muhammad Khan is the son-in-law of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IV (rh).
Malik Harun Sahib took great care of the poor and needy of the local area. In particular, he treated those women who had genuine needs with great kindness. The women also mentioned that while Malik Sahib was alive, we felt very safe in our area, but now after his demise, we feel very scared.
There is a lot of hostility and insensitivity in the area of Attock and the poor are neglected of their rights, but despite being landowner and an influential individual of the area, he took great care of the poor. Sultan Harun Khan Sahib’s sister, Rashida Syaal Sahiba, who resides in Canada says,
“My brother, Sultan Harun Khan Sahib, possessed many qualities. “He had great sense of honour for Ahmadiyyat “and was willing to sacrifice his life for the institution of Khilafat. “He was a truly loyal to his friends and courageous in the face of the enemy. “He supported the poor and needy.”
She further states, “Once, Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IV (rh) wrote a letter to me stating, ‘Your father, Col. Sultan Muhammad Khan Sahib, was like an unsheathed sword for Ahmadiyyat, ‘and your brothers share the same quality.’” Once, there was a lot of hostility in that area.
Firstly, there would be a lot of enmity over land and wealth, but then due to Ahmadiyyat there was also lot of hostility as well. She writes, “Hazrat Khalifatul Masih III (rh) said, ‘bullets will be fired but they fly over you and inshAllah nothing will happen to you.’”
She writes, they witnessed how the words of the third Khalifa proved to be true. “In 1977, an attempt was made to assassinate Malik Sultan Harun Sahib “at the Fatah Jang Police Station and shots were fired at him
“but the bullets just passed over the hair of his head and he did not even sustain a scratch. “Thus, God Almighty protected him in a miraculous manner. “He was extremely generous towards the poor “and greatly supported those who were helpless and weak.” His elder brother, Malik Sultan Rashid Khan Sahib, states,
“After the demise of our father, Malik Sultan Harun Sahib was the head of our family. “Despite all my efforts, he would always excel ahead of me when it came to serving the Jama’at. “He was a true and ardent devotee of the Promised Messiah (as) and the Khilafat-e-Ahmadiyyat.
“After the events of 1974, a high-ranked officer once asked him in front of me “about the state of his faith in Khilafat and he responded in Punjbai that it was like metal,” i.e his faith in Khilafat was as strong as metal. “During the migration of Hazrat Khalifaul Masih IV (rh),
“he had the opportunity to accompany him in the travel up to Karachi.” Rashid Sahib further writes, “In some of the letters which I have kept preserved of Hazrat Khalifatul Masih IV (rh), “he mentioned that he was a General of Ahmadiyyat “and an unsheathed sword in his love and honour for Ahmadiyyat.”
Rashid Sahib further writes, “As far as his Nawafil [voluntary prayers] during the night “and bond with the Holy Quran is concerned, “very few people will know, because he never spoke about this. “However, in both aspects he was very regular.
“Perhaps, I too, would not have come to know of this had I not shared the same room with him “for four months during my severe illness in 2016. “During those days, it was extremely difficult for me to stand up and sit down
“and he stayed with me in the same room in order to take care of me. “It was during that time I witnessed him reciting the Holy Qur’an and offering Nawafil.” He states, “I asked him to appoint a few people to look after me instead of him looking after me
“but he said that what need was there for employing anyone else when he was there.” Rashid Sahib further writes, “He was a very caring person. “Through many efforts, he built nine to ten schools. “If ever a time came when he did not enough funds to pay for the construction of the school,
“he himself would work alongside the labourers “and would say to them that he was doing more work than them. “He never entertained the thought that he was a son of a Nawab or that he was a landowner.” His daughter, Mahmooda Sultana Kashif, writes, “My father’s love and loyalty for Khilafat
“is not hidden from anyone. “Right from my birth, My father always taught us to always place our faith in God Almighty “and to pray to Him in all of our dealings and that nothing can be achieved without prayer. “He had great trust in God Almighty and was an extremely courageous and brave man.
“He did not fear anyone expect God Almighty. “He was always ready to serve mankind.” Similarly, his son, Sultan Mahmood Khan writes that “My father did a great of social work. “He built eight schools and helped construct another two “and also donated some land for the use of a graveyard.
“He gave land for eight schools to be built. “He gave numerous poor people jobs and helped them.” May God Almighty grant him His mercy and forgiveness and enable his progeny to continue his good deeds and remain attached with the Jama’at and Khilafat.
As I mentioned, I shall lead the funeral prayer in absentia after the Friday Prayers. All praise is due to Allah We laud Him, we beseech help from Him and ask His protection; we confide in Him, we trust Him alone and we seek protection against the evils and mischief of our souls
And from the bad results of our deeds. Whomsoever He guides on the right path, none can misguide him; and whosoever He declares misled, none can guide him onto the right path. And we bear witness that none deserves to be worshipped except Allah. We bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and Messenger.
O servants of Allah! May Allah be merciful to you. Verily, Allah commands you to act with justice, to confer benefits upon each other and to do good to others as one does to one’s kindred and forbids evil which pertain to your own selves
And evils which affect others and prohibits revolts against a lawful authority. He warns you against being unmindful. You remember Allah; He too will remember you; call Him and He will make a response to your call. And verily divine remembrance is the highest virtue.