Love and Devotion for the Prophet

Sahabah's Love for Prophet ( PBUH ) 

What we have hitherto read about the wonders done by Sahabah in their time was in fact the result of their love for ALLAH Hand for his Prophet(PBUH). Love, as a matter of fact, was very great dynamic for in Sahab's career. It was this force which had made them forego their luxuries, forget their lives, give up all their desires for wealth, ignore all afflictions and have no fear of death even. There is no room for any other consideration (except that of beloved) in the heart saturated with love.May ALLAH through His Grace grant us His own love and that of His Prophet (PBUH) so that we may be blessed with comfort while in His worship and consolation while in his service. Ameen.

AbuBakr's Sufferings for Islam:

In the beginning those who embraced Islam had to keep their faith secret, as for as possible. As the Muslims were being constantly persecuted by Qureysh even the prophet (PBUH) had advised all new converts to practice Islam secretly so that they might not have to suffer at the hands of Qureysh. When however, the number of Muslims reached 39, Abu Bakr (Radhiallaho anho) made a suggestion for the open preaching and practicing of Islam. The prophet(PBUH) would not agree but when Abu Bakr(Radhiallaho anho) insisted persistently he gave his consent and so all of them went to Haram for Tabligh. Abu Bakr (Radhiallaho anho) was asked to speak and the khutbah given by him was the first ever delivered in the annals of Islam. Hamzah (Radhillaho anho) the Prophet's uncle and the Chief Martyr embraced Islam on that very day while Umar (Radhiallaho anho) came into the Muslim fold on the third day of this address. No sooner did abu Bakr (Radhiallaho anho) start speaking than the idolators and disbelievers from amongst the Qureysh fell on the Muslims from all sides. Abu Bakr (Radhiallaho anho) despite the fact that he was considered to be the noblest and most respectable of all the people in Mecca was beaten to such an extent that his nose and ears were badly mauled and his entire face was besmeared with blood. He was kicked with legs, thrashed with shoes, trampled,under feet and handled most roughly and savagely. He became unconscious and half-dead. None hoped that he would ever survive this brutal onslaught, banu-teem, the people of his clan came and carried him to his house. They also announced in haram that if Abu Baqr succumbed to the injuries they would take the life of Utbah-bin-Rabiah in retaliation, who had been taking the most active part in the attack. Abu Bakr (Radhiallaho anho) remained unconscious for the whole day. People round him shouted his name again and again to know if he was in senses but he would not speak. Late in the evening however he opened his eyes and showed signs of consciousness. However when he was able to speak he equired :

"How is the prophet (PBUH) ? "

The people were most disappointed with him as they said :

"How is it that despite all the hardship and after virtually remaining ithe jaws of death all day long on account of the Prophet when he has come back to in consciousness he has nothing else to talk but about the prophet himself."

They left Abu Bakr, much disgusted at his devotion for the Prophet while they were satisfied that he was out of danger. They advised Ummu Khair, his mother, to give him something to eat, But least minding his food Abu Bakr would incessantly and impatiently ask his mother the same question again and again i.e.

"How is the Prophet (PBUH)?"

On her showing ignorance about the welfare of the Prophet Abu Bakr entreated her to go ti Ummu Jamil (Omar's Sister) and find out from her the news about the Prophet (PBUH). The mother could not refuse the request of her son in this pitiable condition and hurried to Ummu Jamil's house to inquire about the welfare of Prophet (PBUH). Like other Muslims of that time Umma Jamil was also keeping her faith secret. She therefore concealed her knowledge about the Prophet (PBUH) saying : 

"Who is Muhammad and who is Abu Bakr ? Why should I know anything about them ? I am however sorry to learn about the condition of your son and if you like I can go with you and see him."

Ummu Khair agreed and they both came to Abu Bakr. On seeing Abu Bakr is that miserable condition Umma Jamil could not control herself and began to cry saying : 

"Woe to the ruffians for what they have done to a man like Abu Bakr, May ALLAH punish them for their miss-conduct."

Least hearing  what Ummu Jamil said, Abu Bakr had the same words on his lips viz : 

 "How is the Prophet (PBUH)?"

Ummu Jamil (Pointing towards Ummu Khaier)

"It is safe to say anything in her presence ?"

Abu Bakr    :     "Don't worry about her. Tell me quickly How is the Prophet (PBUH)?"

Ummu Jamil :     "He is quite well."

Abu Bakr     :     "Where is he at this moment."

Ummu Jamil  :     "He is at Arqam's."

Abu Bakr      :     "By ALLAH ! I will not eat anything until I have cooled my eyes by his sight."

Now, his mother was very anxious to feed him. She knew that when he had sworn by ALLAH he would not break his oath and therefore not eat under any circumstances. She therefore agreed to take him to Arqam's. She had to wait till the street was least-fre-quented by the people and she was able to take him to that place undetected by Qureysh. When they both reached Arqam's place, Abu Bakr (Radhiallaho anho) saw the Prophet and clung to him weeping profusely. The Prophet(PBUH) reciprocated and all the Muslims who were present there also began to weep bitterly over the condition of Abu Bakr, Abu Bakr (Radhiallaho anho) then introduced his mother Ummu Khair in the Prophet(PBUH) saying : 

"She is my mother, O Prophet of ALLAH ! Pray for her and induce her to accept Islam."

The Prophet first prayed for her and then preached to her. She accepted Islam there and then. 

Many people claim to be lovers while in ease and comfort. A lover is a real lover when he is able to prove his love even in tribulation and adversity.