Virtues of Ammar ibn Yasir (RA) in Light of Authentic Hadith
Compiled by: Abu ʿUkāshah al-Madanī
Sayyidunā ʿAmmār ibn Yāsir (RA) was a great Companion of the Prophet ﷺ, among the earliest Muslims, and a timeless symbol of patience and steadfastness. He endured severe torture for the sake of Islam, migrated, fought in jihād, and always stood firm with the truth. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ made multiple prophecies about him, highlighting his faith, sincerity, and protection from Shayṭān.
In this article, we present his virtues and merits only from authentic narrations, along with Arabic text, English translation, references, and a brief explanation.
① Prophecy of Martyrdom and Standing with the Truth
Hadith (Arabic):
وَيْحَ عَمَّارٍ تَقْتُلُهُ الْفِئَةُ الْبَاغِيَةُ يَدْعُوهُمْ إِلَى الْجَنَّةِ وَيَدْعُونَهُ إِلَى النَّارِ
English Translation:
“Woe to ʿAmmār! A rebellious group will kill him. He will call them to Paradise, but they will call him to the Fire.”
Reference:
Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 447, 2812; narrated by Abū Saʿīd al-Khudrī (RA).
Explanation:
This is a clear prophecy that ʿAmmār (RA) would be with the truth, while his killers would be described as rebellious.
② Special Protection from Shayṭān
Hadith (Arabic):
الَّذِي أَجَارَهُ اللَّهُ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ عَلَى لِسَانِ نَبِيِّهِ يَعْنِي عَمَّارًا
English Translation:
“The one whom Allah protected from Shayṭān through the tongue of His Prophet — meaning ʿAmmār (ibn Yāsir).”
Reference:
Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 3287; narrated from ʿAlqamah, reported from Abū al-Dardāʾ (RA). Al-Mughīrah (a tābiʿī) clarified that it referred to ʿAmmār.
Explanation:
This highlights a unique virtue: the Prophet ﷺ explicitly prayed for ʿAmmār’s protection against Shayṭān.
③ Umm al-Muʾminīn’s Report
Hadith (Arabic):
تَقْتُلُكَ الْفِئَةُ الْبَاغِيَةُ
English Translation:
“O ʿAmmār! A rebellious group will kill you.”
Reference:
Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2916a; narrated by Umm Salamah (RA).
Explanation:
This confirms again that ʿAmmār (RA) was upon truth, while his killers would be a rebellious faction.
④ Prophecy During the Battle of the Trench
Hadith (Arabic):
بُؤْسَ ابْنَ سُمَيَّةَ تَقْتُلُكَ فِئَةٌ بَاغِيَةٌ
English Translation:
“Wretched is the son of Sumayyah! A rebellious group will kill you.”
Reference:
Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2915a; narrated by Abū Saʿīd al-Khudrī (RA) when the Prophet ﷺ wiped dust from ʿAmmār’s head during the digging of the trench.
Explanation:
A direct prophecy of his martyrdom, fulfilled later at Ṣiffīn.
⑤ Filled with Faith
Hadith (Arabic):
مُلِئَ عَمَّارٌ إِيمَانًا إِلَى مُشَاشِهِ
English Translation:
“ʿAmmār is filled with faith up to the marrow of his bones.”
Reference:
Sunan Ibn Mājah 147; also in Ibn Ḥibbān 7076. Authenticated by al-Albānī in Ṣaḥīḥ Ibn Mājah (no. 120). Narrated by ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib (RA).
Explanation:
A lofty testimony from the Prophet ﷺ about the depth and strength of ʿAmmār’s īmān.
⑥ Final Drink of Milk – Fulfilled Prophecy
Hadith (Arabic):
ائْتُونِي بِشَرْبَةِ لَبَنٍ فَإِنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ قَالَ آخِرُ شَرْبَةٍ تَشْرَبُهَا مِنَ الدُّنْيَا شَرْبَةُ لَبَنٍ
English Translation:
“Bring me a drink of milk, for the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: ‘The last drink you will have in this world will be a drink of milk.’”
Reference:
Musnad Aḥmad 18880, 18883 – authenticated by Shuʿayb al-Arnaʾūṭ; also in Ibn Abī Shaybah 39032 and Abū Yaʿlā 1613.
Explanation:
This prophecy was fulfilled on the day of Ṣiffīn, shortly before ʿAmmār (RA) was martyred, signifying his blessed end.
Conclusion
Sayyidunā ʿAmmār ibn Yāsir (RA) is among the most honored Companions, praised for his unwavering īmān, his protection from Shayṭān, and his martyrdom at the hands of a rebellious faction. The Prophet ﷺ himself bore testimony to his truthfulness, faith, and blessed ending. His life is a lasting inspiration of patience, courage, and loyalty to the truth.
