Abdullah bin Ja’far at-Tayyār ra was the son of the generous sahabat Saidina Ja’far at-Tayyar ra. His tomb is placed next to Saidina Bilal bin Rabah ra and the tomb of his mother Sayeda Asma is about 10 meters from his. Saidina Abdullah bin Ja'far married with his cousin Sayeda Zainab rha, daughter of Saidina Ali ra.In this entry, however, I share you the story of his great father, Saidina Ja’far at-Tayyar ra whose tomb is placed at Mu’tah Jordan. Saidina Ja’far at-Tayyar ra was the son of Abu Talib ibn 'Abdul Muttalib (the uncle of Prophet Muhammad saw), and the elder brother of the fourth Khalīfah, Ali ibn Abi Talib karammallah hu wajhah. He was raised by his uncle, Abbas ibn 'Abdul Muttalib, for his father was a poor man and had to support a big family.
Saidina Ja’far at-Tayyar ra and his wife Asma Ibni Umays rha spent about ten years in Ethiopia, which became a second home for them. They were granted by Allah swt three children whom they named Abdullah, Muhammad and Awn. In the seventh year of the Hijrah, they left Abyssinia with a group of Muslims and headed for Medinah.
On their arrival at Medinah, Prophet Muhammad saw (peace be upon him) was returning from the Battle of Khaybar and on seeing Saidina Ja’far at-Tayyar ra he was very happy and said, "I don't know which event is more cheerful – Ja’far's coming or the Conquest of Khaybar!"
Saidina Ja’far at-Tayyar ra and his wife Asma Ibni Umays rha spent about ten years in Ethiopia, which became a second home for them. They were granted by Allah swt three children whom they named Abdullah, Muhammad and Awn. In the seventh year of the Hijrah, they left Abyssinia with a group of Muslims and headed for Medinah.
On their arrival at Medinah, Prophet Muhammad saw (peace be upon him) was returning from the Battle of Khaybar and on seeing Saidina Ja’far at-Tayyar ra he was very happy and said, "I don't know which event is more cheerful – Ja’far's coming or the Conquest of Khaybar!"
the Hijrah, Prophet Muhammad saw (peace be upon him) mobilized an army to confront Byzantine forces in Syria, because a Byzantine governor had treacherously killed one of his emissaries, Saidina Harith bin Umayr al-Azadi ra. He appointed Zayd ibn Harithah ra as commander of the army and gave the following instructions: "If Zayd is wounded or killed, Jafar ibn Abu Talib ra would take over the command. If Jafar ibn Abu Talib is killed or wounded, then your commander would be Abdullah ibn Rawahah ra. If Abdullah ibn Rawahah ra is killed, then let the Muslims choose for themselves a commander."
Albeit all the hardship they faced, the Muslim army battled the Byzantines. Zayd ibn Harithah ra, the beloved companion of Muhammad, was among the first Muslims who was killed in the battle. Jafar ibn Abu Talib ra then assumed command. Mounted on his horse, he penetrated deep into the Byzantine ranks. As he spurred his horse on, he called out: "How wonderful is Paradise as it draws near! How pleasant and cool is its drink! Punishment for the Byzantines is not far away!" Ja’far continued to fight vigorously but was eventually slained.
In the battle of Mu'tah, Saidina Ja'far at-Tayyar ra carried the Banner of Islam and was out-numbered by the enemies and killed. The two arms of one of Prophet Muhammad saw's (peace be upon him) bravest followers and his army's standard-bearer, Saidina Ja’far-e-Tayyar ra were cut off in the battle and he was martyred. When the news reached Prophet Muhammad saw (peace be upon him) he cried and prayed for Ja’far's soul and the angel Jibrail a.s. came down and consoled him and said "Ja’far at-Tayyar ra was a brave and loyal soldier. Allah swt has given him everlasting life, and in place of his arms which were cut off in the battle, Allah swt has given and replaced it with a pair of wings".
Albeit all the hardship they faced, the Muslim army battled the Byzantines. Zayd ibn Harithah ra, the beloved companion of Muhammad, was among the first Muslims who was killed in the battle. Jafar ibn Abu Talib ra then assumed command. Mounted on his horse, he penetrated deep into the Byzantine ranks. As he spurred his horse on, he called out: "How wonderful is Paradise as it draws near! How pleasant and cool is its drink! Punishment for the Byzantines is not far away!" Ja’far continued to fight vigorously but was eventually slained.
In the battle of Mu'tah, Saidina Ja'far at-Tayyar ra carried the Banner of Islam and was out-numbered by the enemies and killed. The two arms of one of Prophet Muhammad saw's (peace be upon him) bravest followers and his army's standard-bearer, Saidina Ja’far-e-Tayyar ra were cut off in the battle and he was martyred. When the news reached Prophet Muhammad saw (peace be upon him) he cried and prayed for Ja’far's soul and the angel Jibrail a.s. came down and consoled him and said "Ja’far at-Tayyar ra was a brave and loyal soldier. Allah swt has given him everlasting life, and in place of his arms which were cut off in the battle, Allah swt has given and replaced it with a pair of wings".
The pain and grief he felt was intense. Prophet Muhammad saw (peace be upon him) went to Saidina Ja’far ay-Tayyar's house and met his wife Asma. She was somehow prepared to receive her absent husband. Asma said: "When the Messenger of Allah approached us, I saw a veil of sadness shrouding his noble face and I became very apprehensive. But I did not dare to ask him about Ja’far for fear that I would hear some unpleasant news. He greeted and asked, “Where are Ja’far's children?” I called them for him and they came and crowded around him happily, each one wanting to claim him for himself. He leaned over and hugged them while tears flowed from his eyes.
“O Messenger of Allah”, I asked, “Why do you cry?” “Have you heard anything about Ja’far and his two companions?” I continued.“Yes,” he replied and continued; “They have attained martyrdom”. The smiles and the laughter vanished from the faces of the little children when they heard their mother crying and wailing.
“O Messenger of Allah”, I asked, “Why do you cry?” “Have you heard anything about Ja’far and his two companions?” I continued.“Yes,” he replied and continued; “They have attained martyrdom”. The smiles and the laughter vanished from the faces of the little children when they heard their mother crying and wailing.
0 comments:
Post a Comment