Quran Chapter
9 – 129 (Pt-11, Stg-2) (L-1273) - درس قرآن
Statement of Ka’b bin Malik -1
Chapter Tawbah (Repentance)
– Surah – 9)
‘A-‘uu-zu Billaahi minash-Shay-taanir- Rajiim.
(I seek refuge in Allaah from Satan the outcast)
Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of Allaah, the Beneficent, the Merciful)
(I seek refuge in Allaah from Satan the outcast)
Bis-Millaahir-Rah-maanir-Rahiim.
(In the name of Allaah, the Beneficent, the Merciful)
A Companion (May Allah be
pleased with him) of the Messenger (grace, blessings and peace of Allah be on
Him) says: I participated in every Battle (Ghazwah) along with the
Prophet of Allah Almighty save the Battle of Tabuuk. In those days,
I was most powerful and prosperous. I had two camels first time in life during
that period, which were very strong and able to travel duly loaded fully.
Before this Battle, Messenger
of Allah Almighty did never proclaim for any Battle; in which He had to
participate, but for the Battle of Tabuuk, He announced and
commanded to be prepared for the Battle of Tabuuk. At that time,
the weather was very hot, journey was very long, the Army had to cross very
vast deserts; and the war was against a most powerful enemy. Therefore, every
individual was informed very clearly that they had to move for war against so
and so enemy and make full preparation.
At that time, crops of fruit
were ready, the people desired to take rest under shadowy trees and enjoy with
the fruit. I had also inclined towards the same. I used to intend for
preparation in the morning daily, but in the evening, when I used to see that
nothing is done, then I used to think: Ok! I would move up in the tomorrow
morning certainly.
It was in my heart: I have
every that thing which I need, so there is no need to be prepared. When I shall
wish; I shall move up immediately. In such contrivances, the Army went forth
and had gone very far. I wanted to proceed and join them, but in it also; I
delayed. And at last, I had remained behind. Then I observed that around me,
there were only Hypocrites and excusable people, even that the Messenger along
with the Army arrived at Tabuuk. Even afterwards too, one Ansaari (permanent
resident of Madinah), named Abu Khasiimah (May Allah be
pleased with him) mustered courage and joined Them. But I could not go forth.
When they returned, I thought:
I can be saved from the anger of the Messenger (grace, blessings and peace be
on Him) by making any false excuse. Then I determined: I shall speak the truth
only without any hesitation, whether I am punished or otherwise. Some; more
than eighty persons were present in the Court of the Messenger (grace,
blessings and peace be on Him) and wanted to please Him by telling false
excuses. Messenger (grace, blessings and peace on Him) accepted their excuses
and condition of their hearts was abandoned on Allah Almighty. When I reached
my turn, I spoke the truth: I have no excuse, but delayed due to laziness only.
Messenger (grace, blessings and peace of Allah be on Him) said: You have spoken
the truth, now go away and wait for the decision of Allah Almighty. I returned
and arrived at home.
The people said to me: Go back unto the Messenger (grace,
blessings and peace of Allah be on Him) and produce any false excuse. He
(grace, blessings and peace of Allah be on Him) is gentle and merciful, will
forgive you. I asked: Has any other done like me? The people replied: Yes!
There are two more persons like you, who spoke the truth. They are Maraarah
bin ‘Ar-Rabii’ and Hilal bin Umayyah. I said: They are very pious
persons, I shall follow them. And I refused to produce wrong matter. (Continued
in next lesson)
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