Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar رضي الله عنهما reports; “Whoever wishes to follow a people, then he should follow those who have passed on. These were the companions of Sayyiduna Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم, who were the best of this ummah. Their hearts were most pure, their knowledge was the deepest and they were most humble, without any formalities in them. They were people whom Allah Ta‘ala جل جلاله had chosen for the companionship of His Nabi صلى الله عليه وسلم and for the propagation of His Deen. You should emulate them in their character and ways. By the qasam of the Rabb of the Ka’bah! The Sahaabah رضوان الله عليهم أجمعين of Sayyiduna Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم were on the straight path.” (Hilyatul Awliyaa 1/305)
(SOURCE: IHYAAUDDEEN)
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From the above-mentioned narration, we see the outstanding characteristics of the beloved companions of Sayyiduna Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم. We as an Ummah need to hold firm to the ways of the Khulafaa-e-Raashideen and the Sahaabah رضوان الله عليهم أجمعين emulating them in all works of life.
How can we attain salvation by neglecting these blessed personalities and even worse by praising those who revile, insult and disrespect them?
May Allah Ta’ala جل جلاله honour the Ummah by granting us the ability to revere and emulate the Sahaabah رضوان الله عليهم أجمعين.
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