The Life & Character of the Seal of Prophets (sa) - Volume II — Page 152
Seal of the Prophets - Volume II 152 Makkah. However, they had become intoxicated in the love of Divine Unity and Prophethood. Living faith is a power in comparison to which there is no greater power on the earth, and it had instilled within them a supernormal strength. At that time, in the field of battle, they were displaying an unparalleled example of service to the faith. Every man would step ahead further than the other, and seemed restless to offer his life for the sake of God. Ḥamzah ra , ‘Alī ra and Zubair ra cut down rank upon rank. The passionate sincerity of the Anṣār was such that ‘Abdur-Raḥmān bin ‘Auf ra relates that: “When the war fully commenced, I looked to my right and left, but found two youngsters from the Anṣār to both my sides. Upon seeing them, my heart sank, because in such wars, the outcome of battle greatly depends on the companions to the right and left. Only such a person can fight effectively, whose sides are secure. ” ‘Abdur-Raḥmān ra adds: “I was still in this state of mind, when one of the two boys inquired of me in a whisper, as if to keep it secret from the other, ‘O Uncle! Where is that Abū Jahl who would give grief to the Holy Prophet sa in Makkah? I have made an oath with God that I shall either kill him, or die trying. ” I had not yet responded when the other also whispered the same inquiry. Upon witnessing their courage I was stunned, because Abū Jahl was the General of the army, and he was surrounded by veteran warriors. I pointed to him saying, “That is Abū Jahl. ” ‘Abdur-Raḥmān states: “I had only to make an indication, when both children sprung forward like hawks and cutting through the enemy ranks reached there in an instant. They executed an assault so swiftly, that Abū Jahl and his comrades were left dumbstruck, and Abū Jahl was mixed to dust. ” 1 ‘Ikramah bin Abī Jahl also accompanied his father. Although he was unable to save his father, he managed to strike Mu‘ādh ra from behind in such a manner, that his left arm was cut and began to dangle. Mu‘ādh ra pursued ‘Ikramah, 1 Ṣaḥīḥul-Bukhārī, Kitābul-Maghāzī, Chapter 10/10, Ḥadīth No. 3988