{"id":22641,"date":"2024-12-03T07:19:05","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T05:19:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ihyaauddeen.co.za\/?p=22641"},"modified":"2025-12-02T08:22:41","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T06:22:41","slug":"the-tolerance-of-rasulullah-sallallahu-alaihi-wasallam-the-orchards-of-love-part-seventy-two","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ihyaauddeen.co.za\/?p=22641","title":{"rendered":"The Tolerance of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) \u2013 The Orchards of Love \u2013 Part Seventy Two"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Every word, statement or action of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) was filled with noor and barakah. It is on account of such noor and barakah granted to him by Allah Ta\u2018ala that people\u2019s hearts were drawn to Islam by merely viewing his mubaarak character.<\/p>\n

Any person who wished to see the truth of Islam with an open heart merely had to gaze at the blessed countenance of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam), hear his words or look at his actions, and this was sufficient for him to see the truth and beauty of Islam.<\/p>\n

In the books of Hadith, there are numerous incidents recorded of people who were staunch enemies of Islam, yet when they came into contact with Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam), heard his mubaarak words or saw his mubaarak lifestyle, then their hearts were completely transformed and they embraced Islam. Below is one such incident:<\/p>\n

On one occasion, Hazrat Zaid bin Sa\u2019nah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu), who was initially a Jewish rabbi, mentioned:<\/p>\n

There was not a sign of the prophethood of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) (mentioned in the Towraat) which I had not found in him when looking at his blessed face, except for two signs. The first sign is that his tolerance and gentleness will overcome his anger, and the second sign is that the more one behaves foolishly towards him, the more he will forbear, tolerate and overlook the person\u2019s ignorant conduct. Hence, I sought an opportunity to interact with him in order to test him and see whether he conducts himself with tolerance or with ignorance.<\/p>\n

One day, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) came out of his home while Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) was with him. Just then, a Bedouin mounted on a conveyance came to Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) and said, \u201cO Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam)! My community have embraced Islam, and I told them, prior to embracing Islam, that if they become Muslims, they will receive abundant sustenance from Allah. Now we are going through such a time where drought has befallen us. I fear that on account of the difficulty they are experiencing, they will wish to leave Islam, just as they had happily embraced Islam. O Rasul of Allah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam)! If you are able to assist them by sending some wealth to them, then please do so!\u201d Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) looked towards the person beside him, who I think was Hazrat Ali (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) (to enquire whether they had anything to send to these people). However, he replied, \u201cO Rasul of Allah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam)! We do not have anything.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hazrat Zaid bin Sa\u2019nah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) said:<\/p>\n

I was present, so I went forward and said, \u201cO Muhammed! If you wish I will advance the money, on condition that I be paid a certain amount of dates at a fixed time.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) agreed to this and we concluded the sale. I then opened my money bag and gave eighty mithqaal of gold to Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) to assist the Bedouin. Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) then gave the Bedouin the money and instructed him to spend it justly on his people and assist them.<\/p>\n

When two or three days were left for the due date for me to receive the dates, I came to Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam). At that time, I found that he had just returned from a funeral and was seated near a wall with some of the Sahaabah. Among the Sahaabah present with Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) were Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu), Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) and Hazrat Uthmaan (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu).<\/p>\n

I came to Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam), took hold of his kurta and shawl, and in a stern and disrespectful manner, addressed him saying, \u201cO Muhammed! Why are you not paying me! By Allah! I swear that I know all the children of Abdul Muttalib very well. You all are known for procrastinating in settling your debts!\u201d<\/p>\n

Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) looked at me in anger in said, \u201cO enemy of Allah! How dare you address Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) in this manner and treat him like this? I swear by Allah that if I did not fear (the presence of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam)), I would have severed your head!\u201d<\/p>\n

Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) looked at me with dignity and respect. Thereafter, with a smile on his face, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) addressed Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) and said to him, \u201cO Umar! Myself and this person deserve a better conduct from you. You should have advised me to ensure that I settle my debts in an excellent manner, and you should have advised him to request payment in a polite manner (though the debt was not yet due upon Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam), Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) still exercised tolerance and advised Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) in this way).\u201d<\/p>\n

Thereafter, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) said to Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu), \u201cTake this person and fulfill his rights on my behalf. When paying him, give him what is due to him, and also give him an additional twenty saa\u2019 of dates for speaking to him in such a stern manner.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) took me and paid me in full, and gave me an additional amount of twenty saa. I was surprised and asked Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu), \u201cWhy are you giving me this additional amount of twenty saa\u2019?\u201d Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) replied, \u201cThis is in compliance with the command of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam). He instructed me to give you this additional amount in lieu of the harsh treatment which you received from me.\u201d<\/p>\n

I then asked Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu), \u201cO Umar! Do you know who I am?\u201d Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) replied, \u201cNo.\u201d I replied, \u201cI am Zaid bin Sa\u2019nah?\u201d Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) asked, \u201cThe learned scholar of the Jews?\u201d I replied, \u201cYes, I am that very same person.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) then said, \u201cBeing a man of knowledge, why did you conduct in such a hostile manner before Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam)?\u201d I replied, \u201cThe reason I had conducted in this manner was that I had witnessed all the signs of prophethood in him which are recorded in our scriptures, with the exception of two signs. Without testing him, I was unable to ascertain whether these two signs are also found in him or not. The first sign is that his tolerance and gentleness supersedes his anger, and the second sign is that the more one behaves foolishly towards him, the more he will forbear, tolerate and overlook the person\u2019s ignorant conduct. Now that I have ascertained that he also possesses these two signs, I make you a witness that I am pleased with Allah as my Rabb, with Islam as my deen, and with Muhammed (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) as my Nabi. I also make you a witness that I am giving half of my entire wealth in charity to be spent upon the ummah of Muhammed (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam).\u201d<\/p>\n

Thereafter, Hazrat Zaid (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) returned to the presence of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) and said, \u201cI bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammed (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) is His slave and Rasul.\u201d<\/p>\n

After bringing imaan upon Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) and testifying to his message, Hazrat Zaid (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) pledged allegiance upon the hands of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam), and participated with Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) in some battles. He passed during the Expedition of Tabook. (Majma\u2019uz Zawaa\u2019id #13898)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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