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Lessons from the Life of Salman Al Faarsi (ra) …
Have you ever heard about Salman Al Faarsi (ra) – The seeker of truth ???
He moved from land to land, town to town, seeking acquaintances, persevering, worshiping and searching for his destiny among people, sects, and different ways of life. And adhering all the way to the truth with all its noble sacrifices, for the sake of guidance until he was sold into slavery. He was then rewarded by Allah the best of rewards, making him reach the truth and come into the presence of His Prophet. And then He granted him longevity, enough for him to see the banner of Islam fluttering in all parts of the world and His Muslim worshippers filling its space and corners with guidance, progress and justice!
This mail would become very lengthy, if I narrate the whole seerah of this great personality. Hence, request you all to go thru it from other sources.
But, let’s have a few glimpses on the beautiful life of our Salman.
Salman Al Faarsi (ra) was the hero of the battle of Khandaq (Trench). He was the originator of the idea of digging a trench around Madeenah, so that the massive army cannot enter the city. It was a huge victory for the Muslims. And Allah knows what could have been the position of the Muslims in that battle had they not dug the trench, which was no sooner seen by the Quraish than they were stunned by despair.
In fact, Abu Sufyan (who was not a muslim during that time) couldn’t believe his eyes and exclaimed after seeing the trench, “By Allah!, Never before I’ve seen such a strategy in my entire life, as I’m seeing now”.
On the Day of Al-khandaq the Ansar stood up and said, "Salmaan is of us," the Muhaajiruun stood up also and said, "Salmaan is of us." The Prophet called to them saying, "Salmaan is of us, O People of the House (Prophet's house)."
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He was held in the minds of Prophet's Companions with all highest regards and in the greatest position and respect. During the Caliphate of `Umar, he came to Al-Madiinah on a visit and `Umar accorded him what he had never accorded to anyone before when he assembled his Companions and said, "Come, let us go out and welcome Salmaan!" They received him at the border of Al-Madiinah.
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One day while on the road, he met a man arriving from Syria, carrying a load of figs and dates. The load was too heavy for him and made him weary. No sooner did the Syrian see the man in front of him, who appeared to be one of the common people and poor than he thought of putting the load on his shoulders and when he reached his destination he would give him something for his labor. So he beckoned to the man (Salmaan, the governor), and he came up to him.
The Syrian said to him, "Relieve me of this load." He carried it, and they walked together. While on their way, they met a group of people. He greeted them and they stood up in obeisance, replying, "And unto the governor be peace!" "Who is the governor?" The Syrian asked himself. His surprise increased when he saw some of them rushing towards Salmaan to take the load off his shoulders. "Let us carry it, O governor". When the Syrian knew that he was the governor of Al Madiinah, he was astonished. Words of apology and regret fell from his lips, and he went forward to grab the load. But Salmaan shook his head in refusal, saying, "No, not until I take you to your destination."
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A friend of his came to him one day at his house and found him kneading dough. He asked him, "Where is your servant? "He replied, We have sent her on an errand and we hate to charge her with two duties."
When we say "his house" let us remember what kind of house it was. When Salmaan thought of building it, he asked the mason, "How are you going to build it?" The mason was courteous and yet witty. He knew the piety and devotion of Salmaan, so he replied to him saying "Fear not. It is a house for you to protect yourself against the heat of the sun and dwell in the cold weather. When you stand erect in it, it touches your head." Salmaan said to him, "Yes, that is it, so go on and build it."
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While he was on his deathbed, the great spirit mounting forth to meet his Lord, Exalted and Merciful, Sa`d lbn Abi Waqaas (ra) went to greet him, and Salmaan (ra) wept! Sa'd said, "What makes you weep, O Abu `Abd Allah? The Prophet of Allah died pleased with you!" Salmaan replied, "By Allah, I am not weeping in fear of death, nor for love of the world. But the Prophet of Allah put me on an oath. He said, `Let any of you have in this world like the provision of the traveler,' and here I have owned many things around me." Sa'd said: I looked around, and I saw nothing but a water-pot and vessel to eat in!
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What made Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) to exclaim, "Salmaan is of us, O People of the House (Prophet's house)." ???
What made Umar (ra) exclaim, “Come, let us go out and welcome Salmaan!”
It is indeed the strength of Salman’s EEMAN.
EEMAN is our Treasure – NEVER LOSE IT !!!
Do remember me in your duas.
JazaakAllaahkhairan.
Note:Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah's Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.
Have you ever heard about Salman Al Faarsi (ra) – The seeker of truth ???
He moved from land to land, town to town, seeking acquaintances, persevering, worshiping and searching for his destiny among people, sects, and different ways of life. And adhering all the way to the truth with all its noble sacrifices, for the sake of guidance until he was sold into slavery. He was then rewarded by Allah the best of rewards, making him reach the truth and come into the presence of His Prophet. And then He granted him longevity, enough for him to see the banner of Islam fluttering in all parts of the world and His Muslim worshippers filling its space and corners with guidance, progress and justice!
This mail would become very lengthy, if I narrate the whole seerah of this great personality. Hence, request you all to go thru it from other sources.
But, let’s have a few glimpses on the beautiful life of our Salman.
Salman Al Faarsi (ra) was the hero of the battle of Khandaq (Trench). He was the originator of the idea of digging a trench around Madeenah, so that the massive army cannot enter the city. It was a huge victory for the Muslims. And Allah knows what could have been the position of the Muslims in that battle had they not dug the trench, which was no sooner seen by the Quraish than they were stunned by despair.
In fact, Abu Sufyan (who was not a muslim during that time) couldn’t believe his eyes and exclaimed after seeing the trench, “By Allah!, Never before I’ve seen such a strategy in my entire life, as I’m seeing now”.
On the Day of Al-khandaq the Ansar stood up and said, "Salmaan is of us," the Muhaajiruun stood up also and said, "Salmaan is of us." The Prophet called to them saying, "Salmaan is of us, O People of the House (Prophet's house)."
** ** ** **
He was held in the minds of Prophet's Companions with all highest regards and in the greatest position and respect. During the Caliphate of `Umar, he came to Al-Madiinah on a visit and `Umar accorded him what he had never accorded to anyone before when he assembled his Companions and said, "Come, let us go out and welcome Salmaan!" They received him at the border of Al-Madiinah.
** ** ** **
One day while on the road, he met a man arriving from Syria, carrying a load of figs and dates. The load was too heavy for him and made him weary. No sooner did the Syrian see the man in front of him, who appeared to be one of the common people and poor than he thought of putting the load on his shoulders and when he reached his destination he would give him something for his labor. So he beckoned to the man (Salmaan, the governor), and he came up to him.
The Syrian said to him, "Relieve me of this load." He carried it, and they walked together. While on their way, they met a group of people. He greeted them and they stood up in obeisance, replying, "And unto the governor be peace!" "Who is the governor?" The Syrian asked himself. His surprise increased when he saw some of them rushing towards Salmaan to take the load off his shoulders. "Let us carry it, O governor". When the Syrian knew that he was the governor of Al Madiinah, he was astonished. Words of apology and regret fell from his lips, and he went forward to grab the load. But Salmaan shook his head in refusal, saying, "No, not until I take you to your destination."
** ** ** **
A friend of his came to him one day at his house and found him kneading dough. He asked him, "Where is your servant? "He replied, We have sent her on an errand and we hate to charge her with two duties."
When we say "his house" let us remember what kind of house it was. When Salmaan thought of building it, he asked the mason, "How are you going to build it?" The mason was courteous and yet witty. He knew the piety and devotion of Salmaan, so he replied to him saying "Fear not. It is a house for you to protect yourself against the heat of the sun and dwell in the cold weather. When you stand erect in it, it touches your head." Salmaan said to him, "Yes, that is it, so go on and build it."
** ** ** **
While he was on his deathbed, the great spirit mounting forth to meet his Lord, Exalted and Merciful, Sa`d lbn Abi Waqaas (ra) went to greet him, and Salmaan (ra) wept! Sa'd said, "What makes you weep, O Abu `Abd Allah? The Prophet of Allah died pleased with you!" Salmaan replied, "By Allah, I am not weeping in fear of death, nor for love of the world. But the Prophet of Allah put me on an oath. He said, `Let any of you have in this world like the provision of the traveler,' and here I have owned many things around me." Sa'd said: I looked around, and I saw nothing but a water-pot and vessel to eat in!
** ** ** **
What made Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) to exclaim, "Salmaan is of us, O People of the House (Prophet's house)." ???
What made Umar (ra) exclaim, “Come, let us go out and welcome Salmaan!”
It is indeed the strength of Salman’s EEMAN.
EEMAN is our Treasure – NEVER LOSE IT !!!
Do remember me in your duas.
JazaakAllaahkhairan.
Note:Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah's Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.