Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah

Hazrat Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that when Hazrat Abu Musa (may Allah be pleased with him) was sent to Basra, Hazrat Bara’ (may Allah have mercy on him) was among those who accompanied him. He was among his deputies and ministers. Hazrat Abu Musa (may Allah be pleased with him) used to say to him, “Select any position for yourself.” Hazrat Bara’ (may Allah have mercy on him) replied to him, “Whatever I ask from you, will you give it to me?” Hazrat Abu Musa (may Allah be pleased with him) said, “Yes, of course!” Hazrat Bara’ (may Allah have mercy on him) said, “I do not ask you for the governorship of Egypt and its surrounding towns, rather I ask you to give me my bow, my horse, my spear, and my sword, and allow me to go out in the path of Allah for jihad.” Hazrat Abu Musa (may Allah be pleased with him) sent Hazrat Bara’ (may Allah have mercy on him) with an army. He was the first martyr of that army.