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Weapons of Mass Distinction
Abû Ishâq [Al-Fazârî] states:
The enemy was never able to stand up to the Companions of Allâh’s Messenger – Allâh’s praise and peace be upon him, so when the news of the defeat of the Romans came to Heraclius at Antioch he asked [his people], “Woe to you, tell me about these people who fight you, are they not humans like you?” They replied, “Indeed, they are.” He asked, “So are you more in number or them?” They replied, “We outnumber them greatly in all places.” He said, “So how is it that you are defeated whenever you meet them [in battle].” A senior and esteemed elder amongst them replied, “Because they stand in prayer at night, fast during the day, fulfill their agreements and promises, enjoin what is right and forbid what is evil, they are fair and just amongst themselves; and because we drink wine, fornicate, commit sin, break our agreements, steal, oppress and do injustice, enjoin the committing of what angers Allâh and forbid what pleases Allâh the Mighty and Majestic, and we cause evil and corruption in the land.” Heraclius said, “You are the one who has told me the truth.”
Abû Bakr Al-Daynûrî, Al-Mujâlasah wa Jawâhir Al-‘Ilm 4:91.
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Did the Companions used to laugh?
It is reported that ‘Abdullâh b. ‘Umar – Allâh be pleased with him – was asked:
Did the Companions of Allâh’s Messenger – Allâh’s peace and blessings be upon him – used to laugh? He replied, “Yes, and the îmân (faith) in their hearts was greater than the mountains.”
‘Abd Al-Razzâq Al-San’ânî, Al-Musannaf 11:327.
Honor in the Houses of Allah
It is reported that ‘Amr b. Maymûn said:
The Companions of Allâh’s Messenger – Allâh’s peace and blessings be upon him – used to say, “The mosques are the houses of Allâh on Earth, and it is a right from Allâh that He will honor those who visit Him in [His houses].”
Ibn Al-Mubârak, Al-Zuhd wa Al-Raqâ`iq 4:159.
Umar on the Virtue of Hajj
It is reported that ‘Umar b. Al-Khattâb – Allâh be pleased with him – once came out and saw a travelling party; he asked:
Who is this travelling party? They replied, “Pilgrims (on Hajj).” He asked them three times, “And nothing else has brought you forth?” They replied, “Nothing else.” He said, “If the travelers [on Hajj] knew who they were coming to, they would feel the delight of having great virtue after forgiveness [from Allâh]. By He in whose hand is ‘Umar’s soul, never does [the pilgrim’s] camel raise its hoof and place it back down except that Allâh raises [the pilgrim] in rank, forgives one of his sins and writes for him a good deed.”
‘Abd Al-Razzâq Al-San’ânî, Al-Musannaf 5: 4, 5.
The Age of Knowledge
It is reported that Ayyûb Al-Sakhtiyânî was asked:
Is knowledge today greater or lesser [in amount]? He replied, “There is more speech today, but there was more knowledge in the past.”
Al-Fasawî, Al-Ma’rifah wa Al-Târîkh 2:136.
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