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The historians are unanimous in that Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu
'Alayhi Wasallam passed away on a Monday. There are differences of opinion
about the date of the demise. The majority are of the opinion that it was
on the twelfth of Rabi'ul Awwal, but there is a perplexity in this, that
in the tenth year hijri, the ninth of Dhul Hijjah, the day on which Sayyidina
Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam observed the wuquf of 'Arafah, was
on a Friday. There is no difference of opinion in this among the muhadditheen
nor the historians. This has also been mentioned many a time in the ahaadith,
that the haj of Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu'Alayhi Wasallam, i.e. the
ninth of Dhul Hijjah was on a Friday. After taking this into consideration,
if the months of Dhul Hijjah' Muharram and Safar, all three months had
thirty days or twenty nine days, or if some had twenty nine and the others
thirty days, in no combination does twelfth Rabi'ul Awwal fall on a Monday.
For this reason a group among the muhadditheen have given preference to
the other date, that Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu'Alayhi Wasallam passed
away on the second Rabi'ul Awwal. The illness of Sayyidina Rasulullah Salallahu
'Alayhi Wasallam first began with a headache. On that day Sayyidina Rasulullah
Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam was at the house of Sayyiditina 'Aayeshah Radiyallahu
'Anha. After that, at the house of Sayyiditina Maymuna Radiyallahu'Anha
(on the day appointed for her), the illness increased. In this state he
fulfilled the rights of his wives by spending the days appointed for them
at their houses. When the illness became more severe, Sayyidina Rasulullah
Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam, with the consent of the other wives began
spending his days of illness at the house of Sayyiditina 'Aayeshah Radiyallahu
'Anha. Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam passed away at
the house of Sayyiditina 'Aayeshah Radiyallahu'Anha during this illness.
The period of illness was about twelve to fourteen days. He passed away
on a Monday, a little before noon. There is no difference of opinion in
this. If there are any narrations contrary to this, it shall be necessary
to give an explanation to solve it.
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(368) Hadith Number 1.
Anas Radiyallahu 'Anhu narrates: "The last glimpse I had of Rasulullah
Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam was at the time of his last illness on a Monday
morning when he lifted the curtain of his house (to take a look at his
ummah performing the salaah). At that time his mubaarak face was shining
and clear as if it was a page of the Mus-haf (Qur-aan). At that time the
people were performing the (fajr) salaah behind Abubakr Radiyallahu 'Anhu.
The people began moving back (in happiness after seeing him, thinking that
he would come to join them. Before this too on an occasion when Sayyidina
Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam became ill, Abubakr Radiyallahu
'Anhu led the salaah. When he was recovering he would come and join the
congregational prayer). Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam made a sign
to the people to remain in their places. Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi
Wasallam passed away on that day".
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Commentary
This is the last glimpse on the Monday, wherein Sayyidina Rasulullah
Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam judged that the shar'ee system has been established,
and the old friend Sayyidina Abubakr Radiyallahu 'Anhu would fulfil his
duty, and shoulder the responsibilities of the ummah. Accordingly, this
is what took place and what the world witnessed, that the demise of Sayyidina
Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam was such an occurrence before which
all the incidents that took place in the world are of no importance and
as if nothing had occurred, and with it the fitnah of apostasy, and the
facing of all worldly problems, but this pinnacle of steadfastness endured
all its calamities, and with a will stronger than hard rock, overcame all
hardships and difficulties. The truth is that Sayyidina Abubakr Radiyallahu
'Anhu did justice to his responsibilities as a khalifah of Sayyidina Rasulullah
Sallallabu 'Alayhi Wasallam. A pillar of Islaam like Sayyidina 'Umar Ridiyallahu
'Anhu, whose courage, strength and ability, friends and enemies alike had
accepted, when requesting Sayyidina Abubakr Radiyallahu 'Anhu to adopt
leniency, receives a reply not to be weak-hearted.
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(369) Hadith Number 2.
'Aayeshah Radiyallahu 'Anha relates that at the time of the death of
Rasulullah Sallallahu'Alayhi Wasallam, she gave him support with her chest,
or she said with her lap. He asked for a container to urinate in. He urinated
therein. Thereafter he passed away.
Commentary
It is a pride for Sayyiditina 'Aayeshah Radiyallahu 'Anha that the
last moments were spent with her. When Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu
'Alayhi Wasallam passed away from this world and reached his Creator, his
head was resting in the lap of Sayyiditina 'Aayeshah Radiyallahu 'Anha.
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(370) Hadith Number 3.
Qaasim bin Muhammad Radiyallahu 'Anhu reports that 'Aayeshah Radiyallahu
'Anha said: "I had seen Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam at the time
of his death, a cup of water was near him. He was putting his hands in
the cup and wiping his face with it. (At the time of intense heat
and unrest it calms one). Then he was reciting: 'O Allah help me in the
difficulties of death"'.
Commentary
On one side it was a lesson to the ummah, and on the other side at
the time of death, when the soul was leaving the body, it was a scene of
complete steadfastness, perseverance and a total inclination towards Allah.
At the time of death, when the soul was separated from the body, it is
natural that pain was experienced. At that moment only Allah could
be beseeched to make it easy.
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(371) Hadith Number 4.
'Aayeshah Radiyallahu 'Anaha narrates: ''After witnessing the difficulties
experienced by Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam, I do not doubt
that anyone does not experience difficulties at the time of death''.
Commentary
Intense illness is a means of decreasing the sins of one's evil deeds,
and incresing in the blessing of that person, Intense illness being a reason
for death makes one utter more istighfaar and prepare for death.
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(372) Hadith Number 5.
'Aayesh Radiyallahu 'Anha narrates: ''After the demise of Rasulullah
Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam, a disagreement arose (between the Sahaabah)
regarding the burial. (Some perferred the Masjidun Nabawi, Some because
of Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam's attachment to the
Sahaabah, said the Baqi. Some said he should be buried next to his great
grandfather, Ebrahim, 'Alayhi Salaam. Some said at his birth place in Makkah
Mukarramah.etc.) Abubakr Radiyallahu 'Anhu thereupon said: 'I heard something
from Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam which I did not forget
(and remember very well). The death of the ambiyaa occurs in the very place
where their burial is desired. Hence bury Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi
Wasallam at the place of his deathbed (where his death occurred)'''.
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Commentary
As after the death of Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi
Wasallam, it was destined that Abubakr Radiyallahu 'Anhu would take his
place, therefore such masaa-il were a speciality only known by Sayyidina
Abubakr Radiyallahu 'Anhu. A few ahaadith are mentioned as an example:
1. No nabi's death occurs till that nabi becomes a muqtadi, (performs
prayers behind) in salaah of among his ummah.
2. The ahaadith on the collecting of zakaah and its nisaab rate.
3. The portion between my grave and mimbar is a part from the gardens
of jannah (paradise). 4.
The ambiyaa do not have any heirs (No one inherits from a nabi).
5. When Allah Ta'aala gives a nabi any rizq (sustenance), that person
is responsible for its administration, who is the khalifah of the nabi.
6. The one that becomes a khalifah or a king, and he carelessly chooses
a deputy, the curse of Allah befalls him. By carelessness it is meant that
he does not consider the facts.
7. The hadith on the punishment for adultery.
8. The hadith on consultations at the time of jihaad.
9. The basis of the deen is on Laa ilaaha iliallaah.
10. The khilaafah be among the Quraysh.
11. The virtues of the Ansaar and the advice to the khalifahs on caring
for them.
12. The punishment of theft.
13. A just and humble king is the Shadow of Allah on earth.
14. The one who wishes to be safe from the hardships of jahannam and
remain under the shadow of Allah, should not be harsh towards the Muslims,
but treat them with love and care.
Besides these, there are many other narrations regarding the demise
of Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam and the administration
thereafter.
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(373) Hadith Number 6.
Ibn 'Abbaas Radiyallahu 'Anhu and 'Aayeshah Radiyallahu 'Anha report:
"After the death of Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam, Abubakr Siddiqe
Radiyallahu 'Anhu came and kissed the forehead of Rasuluilah Sallallahu
'Alayhi Wasallam".
Commentary
This hadith is mentioned in brief. A more detailed one will be mentioned
later. This kissing of Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu'Alayhi Wasallam
as mentioned by the commentators are for barakah. According to this humble
servant it was a farewell kiss, as it was the final parting of a beloved
friend.
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(374) Hadith Number 7.
'Aayeshah Radiyallahu 'Anha says that: "After the death of Rasulullah
Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam, Abubakr Radiyallahu 'Anhu entered, kissed
him on his lower forehead (between the eyes), and put his hands on the
shoulders of Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam and said: 'Waa nabiyyaah',
He lifted his head bent and kissed the forehead again and said: waa khalilaah."'
Commentary
These words were not intended to draw attention, therefore there is
no perplexity. A narration in Musnad Ahmad states that Sayyidina Abubakr
Radiyallahu 'Anhu came towards the mubaarak head of Sayyidina Rasulullah
Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam, bent his head towards the noble face and kissed
the forehead, and said: 'Waa nabiyyaah'. He lifted his head bent and kissed
the forehead again and said: 'Waa khalilaah".
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(375) Hadith Number 8.
Anas Radiyallahu 'Anhu reports: "The day Nabi Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam
came to Madinah, everything in Madinah became illuminated. (When the anwaar
increased, it could be felt. In the dark nights of Ramadaan many a time
because of the intensity of the anwaaraat (illuminations), a natural illumination,
was felt). The day when Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam passed away,
'everything of Madinah became dark. We had not yet dusted off the dust
from our hands after the burial of Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam
when we began to feel the change in our hearts."
Commentary
This does not mean that a change took place in their deeds and beliefs,
but they missed the bounties of his noble company and seeing his inspiring
personality, and the anwaar that were always present could not be benefited
from anymore. Nowadays too the disciples of the mashaa-ikh (spiritul guide)
also feel the difference when in the shaykh's company and when not in his
company. For this reason, in order to gain those anwaar, one is made to
strive in dhikr and muraaqabah (rneditation-contemplation). Previously
all this was not necessary. The visiting of the jamaal of the entire universe
(i.e. Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi.Wasallam) was enough for
countless manifestations. It created such a status of imaan and ihsaan
in a man which cannot be attained through countless rnujaahadaat (striving
and exerting in spiritual upliftment). After becoming a Sahaabi, the love
of Allah and his Rasul Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam became so overwhelming
that one's own life and wealth ceased to have value. The lives of the Sahaabah
Radiyallahu 'Anhum are testimony to this.
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(376) Hadith Nummber 9.
'Aayeshah Radiyallahu 'Anha said: ''Rasulullah Sallalllahu 'Alayhi
Wasallam passed away on a Monday''.
Commentary
This has been mentioned prevously. The muhadditheen and historians
are unanimous in that Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam
passed away on Monday.
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(377) Hadith Number 10.
It is narrated from Imaam Muhammad Al-Baaqir Radiyallahu 'Anhu that
Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam passed away on Monday. This day
and the day of Tuesday was spent in preparation for the burial. Rasulullah
Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam was buried on that night. (The night between
Tuesday and Wednesday) Sufyaan who is a narrator of this hadith says: ''Only
this has been mentioned in the narration of Imaam Baaqir Radiyallahu 'Anhu''.
In other narrations it is stated that in the later portion of the night
the sound of spades were heard.
Commentary
The grave was dug in the last portion of the night. A question may
arise why did it take so long before Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallalallahu
'Alayhi Wasallam was buried, wheras in the ahaadith it is stated that after
death one should be buried as soon as possible. The fact is that the amount
of obstacles that had to be overcome, taking this into consideration it
could not be said that the burial was delayed, but was carried out as soon
as possible. The first thing is, at the time of such a shocking incident,
besides Abubakr Radiyallahu 'Anhu, all the others were either shocked,
confused, or did not gasp the actual situation. Some were confounded and
astonished. Some were so aghast and amazed that thay could not even speak.
Because of the intense shock it could not be believed that Sayyidina Rasulullah
Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallamhad passed away. A strong and powerful personality
like 'Umar Radiyallahu 'Anhu could not control himself. Thereafter when
the time came for the continuation of the administration, one thing was
more important than any other. The most important issue at this moment
was that of the khilaafah, bacause it was needed for every detail. And
since it was a nabi, it was necessary to know every detail. As has been
mentioned earlier, some were adamant that Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu
'Alayhi Wasallam be taken to Makkah Mukarramah for burial. Some said to
the burial place of Ebrahim 'Alayhis Salaam. etc. In the same manner there
were differences regarding the tajheez (preparation for burial), takfeen
(shrouding the deceased), salaatul janaazah (prayer for, the deceased)
etc. The tajheez and takfeen of the common people were observed many a
time, but the burial of a nabi was not witnessed before this. How should
he be given the ghusl? How should the salaatul janaazah be performed? The
ahaadith had to be referred to whenever a question arose. As a result Sayyidina
Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam was given the ghusl without his
clothing being removed, and janaazah salaah was performed individually
without a jamaa'ah as will be mentioned later. It is apparent that the
time needed for every Muslim present there to perform the salaatul janaazah
was considerable. Besides this, the question of allegiance (bay'ah) among
the Ansaar cropped up, which made matters even more difficult. If an unsuitable
person was chosen as an amir, the matters of the deen would become chaotic.
To remove such a person later would have become a calamity on it's own.
Therefore the protection of the deen now depended on the electing of an
amir. This question was settled till the evening. The next, day after the
general bay'ah (oath of allegiance) was made, Sayyidina Abubakr Radiyallahu
'Anhu commanded what should be carried out. Thereafter every stage was
overcome without any difficulty.
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(378) Hadith Number 11.
Abi Salamah bin 'Abdurrahmaan bin 'Awf Radiyallahu 'Anhu said: "Rasulullah
Sallallahu'Alayhi Wasallam passed away on a Monday, and was buried on a
Tuesday".
Commentary
Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam was buried during
the night of Tuesday and Wednesday, which could be called Tuesday or Wednesday
too.'Hence this narration does not contradict the previous narration. Some
of the 'ulama have said that after overcoming the question of the khilaafah,
the tajheez and takfeen began on Tuesday and ended on the night of Wednesday
(Tuesday night).
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(379) Hadith Number 12
Saalim bin 'Ubayd Radiyallahu 'Anhu, a sahaabi narrates: "Rasulullah
Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam became unconscious (many times) during his
(last) illness. When he became conscious he would ask: 'Is it already time
for salaah?' When they replied yes, he would say: 'Instruct Bilaal to call
out the adhaan, and instruct Abubakr to lead the salaah'. This happened
a few times.(He said this because he was too ill to go to the masjid. Sayyidinia
Abubakr Radiyallahu 'Anhu was naturally soft-natured. Many a time he would
weep easily. Sayyiditina 'Aayesha Radiallallahu 'Anha knew her fathers
relationship with Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallhu 'Alayhi Wasallam
and that he would not be able to withstand the absence of Sayyidina Rasulullah
Sallallahu'Alayhi Wasallain. Therefore 'Aayeshah Radiyallahu 'Anha made
a request. 'My father has a soft heart. If he is going to stand on your
place and lead the salaah, he will begin to weep, and will not be able
to lead the salaah. Therefore, request someone else to lead the salaah'.
In this manner after 'Aayeshah Radiyallahu 'Anha had made several requests;-
Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam replied: 'Do you wish to become
of those women in the incident of Yusuf ('Alayhis Salaam). Instruct Abubakr
to lead the salaah'. (The 'ulama have given their opinions on the saying
of Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam that. 'You are like
the women of Yusuf 'Alayhis Salaam'. The first is that by you 'Aayeshah
Radiyallahu 'Anha is meant, and by women only Zulaykha is meant. The plural
is used as a mark of respect. According to this saying. (a.) The example
is given of stressing on talking of things that are of no value, like Zulaykha
stressed Yusuf 'Alayhis Salaam to do something which was unadvisable
and improper. In the same manner you are stressing on a thing which is
out of place and incorrect. (b.) just as Zulaykha invited those women who
tormented her, outwardly it was an invitation, but the actual reason was
that they see the handsomeness and beauty of Yusuf 'Alayhis Salaam and
will excuse this wickedness of hers. In the sane manner Sayyiditina 'Aayeshah
Radiyallahu 'Anha outwardly said this that Sayyidina Abubakr Radiyallahu
'Anhu is soft-natured. He will not be able to stand on your place (in salaah),
but she had this in mind, as mentioned by her on another occasion that:
"What made me repeat this to Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam, was
that according to me the people would never like such a person, who stands
on the place of Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu'Alayhi Wasallam, and will
think of him as unlucky and unfortunate".
The second explanation is that by 'you', Sayyiditina 'Aayeshah Radiyallahu
'Anha and Sayyiditina Hafsah Radiyallahu 'Anha are meant, and by the women
of Yusuf 'Alayhis Salaam, those women are meant who were invited by Zulaykha.
According to this saying too, the following is said: (a.) The example is
given on useless talk that both Sayyiditina 'Aayeshah Radiyallahu 'Anha
and Sayyiditina Hafsah Radiyallahu 'Anha were stressing something that
was improper. In some narrations it is also mentioned that Sayyiditina
Hafsah Radiyallahu 'Anha stressed on the same thing. (b.) This similarity
is to show and stress on a thing that is not in the heart. Sayyiditina
'Aayeshah Radiyallahu 'Anha had in mind, that if the people see Sayyidina
Abubakr Radiyallahu 'Anhu standing on the place of Sayyidina Rasulullah
Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam, they will begin to have evil thoughts of Sayyidina
Abubakr Radiyallahu'Anhu being very unfortunate and unlucky. She also persuaded
Sayyiditina Hafsah Radiyallahu 'Anha, the daughter of Sayyidina 'Umar Radiyallahu
'Anhu to think alike and side with her, and that Sayyiditina Hafsah Radiyallahu
'Anha may feel the greatness for her father Sayyidina Umar Radiyallahu'Anhu,
and may also fancy that he would fulfil the position of a successor. Therefore
Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam described to her the similitude
of the women of Yusuf 'Alayhis Salaam. They outwardly declared their approval
of Zulaykha's behaviour with Yusuf 'Alayhis Salaam, but secretly each one
tried to attract Yusuf 'Alayhis Salaam towards themselves. Some of the
'ulama have given other reasons too. Since this is a lengthy hadith, the
commentary is being mentioned briefly here. The translation of the remaining
portion of this hadith will be mentioned later, where necessary. an explanation
is also given. In some narrations it has also been mentioned that Sayyidina
Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam said that Allah Ta'aala and the
Muslims would not accept anyone else besides Sayyidina Abubakr Radiyallahu
'Anhu.
Carrying out the instructions of Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam,
Abubakr Radiyallahu 'Anhu led the salaah. (He performed seventeen salaahs
till the death of Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam. This
incident which is mentioned above began on a Thursday evening. On Thursday
the illness of Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam became
worse. All this took place at the time of 'eshaa on Friday night (Thursday
night in common usage). From this salaah onwards Sayyidina Abubakr Radiyallahu
'Anhu began leading the prayers. Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi
Wasallam passed away on a Monday just before midday. Therefore the total
number of salaah led by Sayyidina Abubakr Radiyallahu 'Anhu till the death
of Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam is seventeen prayers,
which Sayyidina Abubakr Radiyallahu 'Anhu performed continuously. According
to this humble servant the illness of Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi
Wasallam had begun long before this, hence Sayyidina Abubakr Radiyallahu
'Anhu had led the salaah on a number of occasions.)
Once during the illness, Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam felt
a bit well during the time of salaah. He asked if there was anyone who
could support him till the masjid, Barirah and another person offered themselves,
held him by his mubaarak hands and took him to the masjid. Abubakr Radiyallahu
'Anhu sensing the arrival of Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam, thought
of moving back. Rasulullah Sallallah 'Alayhi Wasallam signaled him to remain
there. Abubakr Radiyallahu 'Anhu completed the salaah. After that Rasulullah
Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam passed away. (He passed away on a Monday).
It is apparent what difficulties and hardships the Sahaabah Radiyallahu
'Anhum experienced at this time, also bearing in mind the mischief of the
munaafiqeen-hypocrites and enemies. The upkeep and safeguarding of the
garden that Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam nurtured for
twenty three years. Together with all this the passing away of the blessed
and noble personality of Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu'Alayhi Wasallam,
who was so beloved, for whom the Sahaabah Radiyallahu 'Anhum had sacrificed
their homes, family and relatives. On this morning it seemed that he was
recovering, actually he was sustaining it and not recovering. After the
death of Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam the news spread
quickly, but many people could not believe it. Therefore, 'Umar (a respected
and strong hearted person with all the virtues, courage, tolerance etc.
could not bear it, and in this state unsheathed his sword and stood up
and) began saying, "I swear by Allah that Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi
Wasallam has not passed away. The person saying Rasulullah Sallallahu'Alayhi
Wasallam had passed away. I will severe that person's head with my sword".
He (Saalim) said, the people were ummis (unlettered-they did read or write),
nor was there a nabi among them before this, therefore all those present
kept silent. They (the Sahaabah) said to Saalim go to the companion of
Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam and call him.
(He is the only one that will bring the boat to shore at this stormy
period. Sayyidina Abubakr Radiyallahu 'Anhu after seeing that Sayyidina
Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam was feeling better had taken leave
from Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu'Alayhi Wasallam to go and visit his
family which was about the distance of a mile away). I went to Abubakr
(Radiyallahu 'Anhu) in the state of shock and tears were flowing from my
eyes. At that time he was in the rnasjid. Upon seeing my state asked: 'Did
Rasulullah (Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam ) pass away? I conveyed the news
to him and also said to him that 'Umar had said, if he heard anyone saying
Rasulullah (Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam) has died, he would cut off that
person's head with that sword of his. Abubakr said, "Let's go". I went
with him. He reached the house while the people were gathering around
Rasulullah (Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam). He said: 'O people, make way
for me'. The people made way for him. He gave a deep look at the mubaarak
face of Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam and kissed his forehead,
then recited this aayah:
Commentary
This is the initial bay'ah that took place among the gathering of the
Ansaar. Thereafter a general bay'ah was held in the Masjidun Nabawi, at
the beginning of which 'Umar Radiyallahu 'Anhu delivered a khutbah in which
he mentioned the virtues of Abubakr Radiyallahu 'Anhu and elaborated on
other matters. Abubakr Radiyallahu 'Anhu then delivered a lengthy khutbah
in which he said this too that, 'I swear an oath by Allah that I never
coveted the post of khilaafah. Nor was I induced to do so in private or
public, nor did I make du'aa for it. I feared that if I did not accept
it, greater calamities would appear among the umrnah. I have no rest in
it, and what has been thrown on me, is a burden which is beyond my control.
Things can only run smoothly with the help of Allah'.
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(380) Hadith Number 13
Anas Radiyallahu 'Ahu reports that when Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi
Wasallam was experiencing severe illness, Faatimah Radiyallahu 'Anha said:
"Haai, the sickness of my father". Nabi Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam thereupon
said: "After this day your father will not experience any difficulties.
Verily that inevitable thing has descended on your father today-i.e. death-which
till the day of qiyaamah will not be averted by anyone".
Commentary
The word 'Haai' is used to express distress and sorrow. Here she meant
to express sorrow.
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(381) Hadith Number 14.
Ibn 'Abbaas Radiyallahu 'Anhu said: "Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi
Wasallam said: 'The person that loses two infants, then Allah in return
will surely grant that person entrance into Jannah!'. 'Aayeshah Radiyallahu
'Anha asked: 'The one who has lost only one infant from among your ummah?'
He replied: 'The one that loses only one infant shall also be forgiven'.
'Aayeshah Radiyallahu 'Anha then inquired: 'What of those who have not
lost any children from among your ummah?' He replied: 'I shall be an asset
for him in the hereafter, because the loss due to my death shall be felt
more than one's family and children"'.
Commentary
Verily the loss of Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam
is such, that it is more sorrowful than the loss of one's parents, relatives,
friends, wife, children. In fact the loss of Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu
'Alayhi Wasallam is more than the loss of anyone else, which cannot be
compared with anything else. It is stated in a hadith that when a person
experiences difficulties, let him gain solace by thinking of it as a minor
thing compared to my loss. He should think that patience was observed at
the loss of Sayyidina Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam, so this difficulty
has no comparison with it.
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