Hadrat Ammar ibn Yasir (may Allah be pleased with him) was a distinguished Companion, among the earliest Muslims, and an everlasting example of patience and steadfastness. He endured severe torment for the sake of Islam, migrated, took part in jihad, and remained a standard-bearer of the truth at all times. The Prophet ﷺ made several prophecies concerning him and described his special virtue in faith, sincerity, and being protected from Satan. In this article we present the virtues and merits of Hadrat Ammar (may Allah be pleased with him) solely in the light of authentic hadiths. With each narration, the Arabic text, a translation, the complete reference and a brief explanation are given so that readers may benefit directly from authentic evidences.
1) Glad Tidings of Martyrdom and Steadfastness on the Truth
Hadith (Arabic):
ويح عمار تقتله الفئة الباغية يدعوهم الى الجنة ويدعونه الى النار
Translation: “Woe to Ammar! A rebellious group will kill him. He will invite them to Paradise and they will invite him to the Fire.”
Brief explanation: This is a clear prophecy of the Prophet ﷺ that Ammar (may Allah be pleased with him) would be upon the truth and that his killers would be called “al-Fi’a al-Baghiya” (the rebellious group). Ammar’s (may Allah be pleased with him) inviting others to Paradise (the truth) is a clear proof of his being upon insight and guidance.
2) A Special Supplicatory Virtue from the Blessed Tongue of the Prophet ﷺ
Hadith (Arabic):
الذي اجاره الله من الشيطان على لسان نبيه يعني عمارا
Translation: “The one whom Allah protected from Satan through the tongue of His Prophet ﷺ — (the narrator says:) by this is meant Ammar (ibn Yasir).”
Brief explanation: This is a unique virtue of Ammar (may Allah be pleased with him): a supplication from the blessed tongue of the Prophet ﷺ for his protection from the evil of Satan is established for him, which is a sign of the firmness of his faith and his inner soundness.
3) Narration of the Mother of the Believers: A Rebellious Group Will Kill You
Hadith (Arabic):
تقتلك الفئة الباغية
Translation: “(O Ammar!) A rebellious group will kill you.”
Brief explanation: This narration is an independent confirmation of the Bukhari narration that Ammar (may Allah be pleased with him) was upon the truth and that his killer would be the rebellious party. Through it, the testimony of Ammar’s (may Allah be pleased with him) being on the side of truth is further strengthened.
4) Prophecy at the Time of the Battle of the Trench
Hadith (Arabic):
بؤس ابن سمية تقتلك فئة باغية
Translation: “O son of Sumayyah! A rebellious group will kill you.”
Brief explanation: This prophecy of the Prophet ﷺ is an explicit statement of Ammar’s martyrdom and of his stance upon the truth, and later events proved it true word for word.
5) “Filled with Faith” — The Elevated Faith of Ammar
Hadith (Arabic):
ملئ عمار ايمانا الى مشاشه
Translation: “Ammar is filled with faith up to the marrow of his bones (to its depths).”
Brief explanation: This is an extremely high distinction in which the depth and firmness of Ammar’s faith is described in a most eloquent expression.
6) “The Last Sip of Milk” — Confirmation of a Companion’s Martyrdom on the Day of Siffin
Hadith (Arabic):
ائتوني بشربة لبن فان رسول الله قال اخر شربة تشربها من الدنيا شربة لبن
Translation: “(Ammar (may Allah be pleased with him) said on the day of Siffin:) Give me a sip of milk; for the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: Your last drink before leaving this world will be milk.”
Brief explanation: This narration is a sign of the fulfilment of a prophecy of the Prophet ﷺ connected with Ammar’s martyrdom, and also glad tidings of his good end.
