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سنن ابن ماجه
Ibn Majah
باب فى فضائل اصحاب رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلمChapter: The virtues of the Companions of the Messenger of Allah (saws)
بَابُ : فَضَائِلِ خَبَّابٍChapter: The Virtues of Khabbab
Hadith 153
اُردوEn
حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ ، وَعَمْرُو بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ ، قَالَا : حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاق ، عَنْ أَبِي لَيْلَى الْكِنْدِيِّ ، قَالَ : جَاءَ خَبَّابٌ إِلَى عُمَرَ ، فَقَالَ : " ادْنُ فَمَا أَحَدٌ أَحَقَّ بِهَذَا الْمَجْلِسِ مِنْكَ إِلَّا عَمَّارٌ ، فَجَعَلَ خَبَّابٌ يُرِيهِ آثَارًا بِظَهْرِهِ مِمَّا عَذَّبَهُ الْمُشْرِكُونَ 2 " .
´It was narrated that Abu Laila Al-Kindi said:` "Khabbab came to `Umar and said: 'Come close, for no one deserves this meeting more than you, except `Ammar.' Then Khabbab started to show him the marks on his back where the idolaters had tortured him."
Brief Explanation
1؎: From this hadith it is understood that people of virtue and excellence should be given a distinguished place in gatherings. Umar radi Allahu anhu used to seat the most virtuous of the Companions near himself. Ammar radi Allahu anhu also endured many hardships in the path of Allah, therefore Umar radi Allahu anhu remembered him as well. It is also understood that praising someone in their presence is permissible if there is no fear of self-conceit or pride arising in them. And expressing the blessings of Allah is permissible in the sense that they are indeed Allah’s blessings, just as Khabbab radi Allahu anhu showed the marks on his body, which was a blessing from Allah, and became a means of elevation in rank in the sight of Allah.
Explanation & Benefits
Maulana Ataullah Sajid
Commentary:
(1)
This narration is considered authentic according to some of the Imams.
It shows that the noble Companions (radi Allahu anhum) used to love and show compassion towards one another.
(2)
When Umar (radi Allahu anhu) seated Khabbab (radi Allahu anhu) near him, it was intended both to honor him and to express affection.
(3)
In the view of Umar (radi Allahu anhu), Ammar, Khabbab, and the other Companions (radi Allahu anhum) who endured hardships in the path of Allah were extremely worthy of esteem and respect.
(4)
Those who strive for the religion and endure hardships, the leaders of Muslim governments or groups should grant them their due status and honor.
(5)
Khabbab (radi Allahu anhu) showing his scars to Umar (radi Allahu anhu) does not fall under ostentation (riya), because Umar (radi Allahu anhu) was an eyewitness to all the hardships that the early Muslims among the Companions had to endure at the hands of the polytheists. Rather, (as a narration of blessings [tahdith ni’mah]), the purpose was to remember Allah’s favors—that He granted steadfastness in those days, later granted Islam dominance, and delivered them from those tribulations.
(1)
This narration is considered authentic according to some of the Imams.
It shows that the noble Companions (radi Allahu anhum) used to love and show compassion towards one another.
(2)
When Umar (radi Allahu anhu) seated Khabbab (radi Allahu anhu) near him, it was intended both to honor him and to express affection.
(3)
In the view of Umar (radi Allahu anhu), Ammar, Khabbab, and the other Companions (radi Allahu anhum) who endured hardships in the path of Allah were extremely worthy of esteem and respect.
(4)
Those who strive for the religion and endure hardships, the leaders of Muslim governments or groups should grant them their due status and honor.
(5)
Khabbab (radi Allahu anhu) showing his scars to Umar (radi Allahu anhu) does not fall under ostentation (riya), because Umar (radi Allahu anhu) was an eyewitness to all the hardships that the early Muslims among the Companions had to endure at the hands of the polytheists. Rather, (as a narration of blessings [tahdith ni’mah]), the purpose was to remember Allah’s favors—that He granted steadfastness in those days, later granted Islam dominance, and delivered them from those tribulations.
Source: Commentary on Sunan Ibn Mājah by Mawlānā ‘Atā’ullāh Sājid, Page: 153
