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Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S36) In 10 A.H, the chiefs of Yemen had embraced Islam and asked The Messenger ﷺ to send some teachers. He (ﷺ) sent Abu Musa al-Ashari first, then Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنهم. The Messenger ﷺ is a witness to his Ummah, a bearer of glad tidings of Paradise, a Warner of the Hellfire and a caller, to the Oneness of Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى. (Surah [33:45-46]). The Messenger ﷺ in a letter stated: “I have sent to you one of the best of my Companions. He will take charge of your knowledge and religion”.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S35) Muazh رضي الله عنه relates the event where water was scarce during Tabook. The Messenger ﷺ makes dua and a miracle takes place. The water from the well is enough for all 30,000 to drink to their fill and lasted them the 20 days they were at Tabook! The Messenger ﷺ to Muazh رضي الله عنه: “If you live long enough, you’ll see what is here is enough to fill many gardens”. As always, true were the words of The Messenger ﷺ, Tabook to this day is full of beautiful, serene greenery. Surah [9:117] mentions that Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى has forgiven the Muhajireen and the Ansar رضي الله عنهم who were with The Messenger ﷺ during the ‘Hour of Hardship’ I.e Tabook.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S34) Muazh رضي الله عنه defended Ka’ab Ibn Malik رضي الله عنه when the latter was absent at Tabook. (Ka’ab رضي الله عنه was a giant - one of those who pledged at Aqabah and was paired with Talha رضي الله عنه). The Messenger ﷺ: “Whoever defends his brother in his absence, Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى will defend him in this life and the next”. Your face is also protected from the fire. Muazh رضي الله عنه once again showing he is a walking Qur’an. Qais Ibn Matatiah is racist towards Salman, Bilal and Suhayb رضي الله عنهم - these 3 titans were non-Arabs. Muazh رضي الله عنه grabs Qais by the collar and takes him to The Messenger ﷺ who was furious upon hearing this. Time and time again, The Messenger ﷺ tells us we are one Ummah. Races, borders, countries are all man made to divide us. Truly, whoever is racist is following the path of Shaytaan and Abu Jahl! Indeed, what a disgraceful path to follow…

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S33) Whilst we fight battles with shaytaan between good deeds and sins, Muazh رضي الله عنه was battling between the better of 2 good deeds - such was the level of his Taqwa. Muazh رضي الله عنه participated in all of the expeditions during The Messenger’s ﷺ lifetime. He was ~20 years old at Badr. The Messenger ﷺ instructed Muazh رضي الله عنه to stay in Makkah during the battle of Hunayn, to teach the new reverts about Islam, using the Qur’an. Teaching the faith to your brothers and sisters is also like Jihad - a unique honour for Muazh رضي الله عنه.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S32) Muazh رضي الله عنه warns the people of a severe test: Ease. Many assume difficulties are a harder test, however ease is a much bigger concern. It is a greater threat to progress than difficulty. The Messenger ﷺ: “The little and sufficient is better than the abundant and alluring”. Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه advised the Companions (رضي الله عنهم): “…It is better for you to be beheaded than swim in the intoxications of this world”. Hasan Ibn Ali رضي الله عنهم: “The least of the world is sufficient. The whole of it doesn’t enrich you”.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S31) Muazh رضي الله عنه had 2 wives. He رضي الله عنه was so cautious about their rights, if it was the turn of one of the wives, he wouldn’t make wudhu nor drink water from the other wives dwelling! When both wives were martyred by the plague of Amwas, he drew lots to determine which to bury first - ensuring equality right till the very end. Time and wealth must be divided equally between one’s wives. If one fears he cannot do this, he must marry one woman. (Surah [4:3]) Muazh رضي الله عنه had utmost ghayrah. This was a fitting trait, being as he is from the Khazraj tribe, whose leader was Sa’ad Ibn Ubadah رضي الله عنه, another man having utmost Ghayrah. A true sign of the greatness of a man can be seen by how he treats his women - Muazh رضي الله عنه as usual, was chasing the highest standard.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S30) Muazh رضي الله عنه was once walking with a man when he suddenly picked up a stone and moved it out the way. The man enquired. Muazh رضي الله عنه said that he heard The Messenger ﷺ say: “Whoever removes a stone/rock from the pathway, he will be granted a Hasanah. Whoever has one Hasanah, will enter Paradise”. Muazh رضي الله عنه took every opportunity to do a good deed - not belittling any of them. Had not come true the dua that The Messenger ﷺ taught Muazh? رضي الله عنه An immense worshipper, who came to conquer, not complete. A glimpse into his Taqwa: Muazh رضي الله عنه said: “Whoever wilfully knows who is stood to his right or left whilst praying, has not truly prayed”.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S29) Muazh رضي الله عنه advised his friend: You are guaranteed your Rizq, but not guaranteed success in the next life. So strive for the Hereafter, and don’t over chase the pointless excess of this life. The Messenger ﷺ: “Whoever arises with this world as his greater concern, will feel panic and anxiety. You will not receive anything except that which is in your Rizq. Whoever arises with the Hereafter as his greater concern, will feel peace and serenity and the world will come to him willingly or unwillingly”. Walk to your Rizq. Race to Paradise. Flee to Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S28) The last conversation that Muazh رضي الله عنه had with The Messenger ﷺ, he asked: “what deed is most beloved to Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى?”. The Messenger ﷺ replied: “At the end of your, life to make your tongue moist with Zhikr”. Muazh رضي الله عنه loved circles of knowledge. He would say: “Sit with us for an hour, so we may increase our belief”. This was a common practice amongst the Companions رضي الله عنهم. Muazh رضي الله عنه said avoid these 3 things. If you do not, you will be resented. 1) To laugh without reason. 2) To sleep and not awake for Salah. 3) To eat without being hungry.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S27) Jaabir رضي الله عنه: “Muazh (رضي الله عنه) was the handsomest of people, physically, physique wise and in character. He was very generous. He never said no. He thus had a debt that was greater than his wealth”. Muazh رضي الله عنه would sleep the first part of the night, then awake and recite the Qur’an in tahajjud. Muazh رضي الله عنه said that Zhikr is greater than Jihad - it was also more beloved to him.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S26) A few questions one may ask: If you’ve prayed Salah at home and there is a Jamaat, can you repeat the prayer? The Shaafis (r.h) say yes, all prayers can be repeated. The Hanbalis and Malikis (r.h) say all can be repeated, except Maghrib. The Hanafis (r.h) say only Isha and Zuhr can be repeated. (The intention when repeating is for Nafl, not fardh). Hanafis, Hanbalis and Malikis (r.h) agree that the imam and followers must be of the same intention both outwardly and inwardly. Shaafis (r.h) say the intention can differ. Fiqh is a deep topic - only when we study through the lives of the companions رضي الله عنهم do we get an understanding of it. A glimpse into Muazh’s رضي الله عنه immense love for worship…

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S25) Muazh رضي الله عنه was appointed the imam of Salah for a tribe a few miles out of Madinah. He رضي الله عنه would pray with The Messenger ﷺ then make his way to lead the people there. Muazh رضي الله عنه reached the tribe and read Surah Baqarah in Isha! One man (رضي الله عنه) made tasleem and finished the Salah himself. The Messenger ﷺ instructed Muazh رضي الله عنه to recite Surahs such as al-Ala, Fajr - being around a page. The Messenger ﷺ advised Uthmaan Ibn Abu al-Aas رضي الله عنه: “Lead your salah according to the weakest amongst you”.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S24) Other Companions (رضي الله عنهم) also had run ins with the shayateen, including; Abu Hurayrah, Abu Ayub and Ubayy Ibn Ka’ab رضي الله عنهم. All these separate incidents point towards the virtue of Ayatul Kursi. Below are some of the benefits: - Reading it in your household protects you from the Shaytaan and from others. - ⁠they cannot enter your home. - ⁠reading it before bed has you appointed a guard till the morning. - ⁠reading it in the morning protects you till the evening, reading it in the evening protects you till morning.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S23) Muazh رضي الله عنه reached ihsaan - “When it is the morning, I don’t know if I’ll reach the evening. When I take a step, I don’t know if I’ll make the next. I see the Ummahs kneeling on the Day of Judgement…”. Piety becomes the observer. Qur’an becomes the guide. Nobility is his trade. Caution is his companion. Salah is his cavern. Fasting is his shield… Muazh رضي الله عنه was instructed by The Messenger ﷺ to capture a shaytaan who was taking dates from his [رضي الله عنه] household.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S22) Muazh رضي الله عنه was one of few who were selected to give fatwa - that too in the lifetime of The Messenger ﷺ. Masrook (r.h): “You can find the knowledge of the Companions [رضي الله عنهم] with 6; Umar, Ali, Abdullah Ibn Masood, Abu Darda, Muazh Ibn Jabal and Zayd Ibn Thaabit [رضي الله عنهم]”. The Messenger ﷺ: “Muazh رضي الله عنه will be raised on the Day of judgment a stones throw ahead of all the scholars”. Abdullah Ibn Masood رضي الله عنه likened Muazh رضي الله عنه to Prophet Ibraaheem! ﷺ

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S21) The masses had received the Quran. Abdullah Ibn Abaas رضي الله عنهم said he didn’t like this, for: “They will recite it, and learn without guidance. They’ll have their own opinions and fight over them, killing eachother”. The Messenger ﷺ: “Prefer death when; authority is with the stupid. There is many policemen. Judgement is bought and sold. Evil is seen as significant and when the Quran is turned into a musical instrument - whilst the understanding is left out”. The Messenger ﷺ: “A time will come where all that will remain of Islam is its name, and all that will remain of the Quran is its writing”. One must consider, are we reciting outwardly to impress others, or inwardly to please Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وتَعَالَى?

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S20) The Messenger ﷺ: “Indeed a great calamity is going to happen” The companions رضي الله عنهم asked how do we stay safe from this? The Messenger ﷺ replied: “Hold firm to the origin of your affairs”. (I.e turn to the pious predecessors and hold firm to the Qur’an and Sunnah). The Messenger ﷺ: “In front of you lays fitnah. Money will be abundant. The Quran will be opened. The believer, disbeliever, hypocrite, man, woman, slave, freed, young and old will all recite it. A man will recite it and say: ‘I know the Quran, why does no one follow me?’. The man will be in his home, make a room into a masjid and will innovate things not found in the Quran or Sunnah! Be wary of this misguidance”.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S19) The Messenger ﷺ: “Seek to read the Qur’an from 4; Abdullah Ibn Masood, Saalim Mawla Abu Hudayfah, Ubayy Ibn Ka’ab and Muazh Ibn Jabal [رضي الله عنهم]”. The 4 Collectors of the Qur’an in the lifetime of The Messenger ﷺ; Ubayy Ibn Ka’ab, Muazh Ibn Jabal, Zayd Ibn Thaabit and Abu Zayd رضي الله عنهم. Collectors of the Qur’an here means hearing, obeying and doing what is commanded therein. Memorised, mastered and implemented! Muazh رضي الله عنه did so in his 20s - a feat not many can claim.

Muazh Ibn Jabal (رضي الله عنه) (S18) The Sunnah of making up missed rakats was introduced by Muazh رضي الله عنه, and The Messenger ﷺ ordered us to follow suit. Now, billions follow - imagine the honour for Muazh! رضي الله عنه The Messenger ﷺ: “The most compassionate of my Ummah, to my Ummah is Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه. The strictest in religious rulings is Umar رضي الله عنه. The truest in Haya is Uthmaan رضي الله عنه. The best reciter of the Qur’an is Ubay Ibn Ka’ab رضي الله عنه. The most learned in inheritance laws is Zayd Ibn Thaabit رضي الله عنه. The most learned in matters of Halal and Haram is Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه. Every Ummah has a trustworthy one, this Ummah has Abu Ubaydah رضي الله عنه”. Umar, Ali and Muazh رضي الله عنهم all share the same opinion with regards to a Hadith - such is an honour to be amongst these two great souls.

Muazh Ibn Jabal رضي الله عنه (S17) Muazh رضي الله عنه, though young, gained knowledge to an extent one can only dream of. Two people will never be satiated; The seeker of knowledge & the one who chases the Duniya. Luqmaan (a.s) advised his son (رضي الله عنه): “Make it fardh upon yourself to sit with the people of knowledge”. The first revelation to be revealed after a ~600 year gap was “Iqra” - One must seek knowledge, from the cradle to the grave…