The Life & Character of the Seal of Prophets (sa) - Volume I — Page 197
VI - Commencement of Prophethood 197 Ḥaḍrat ‘Umar ra a long time thereafter, and showed his back to him, which was completely white with the scars of his injuries. There is another narration regarding Khabbāb ra that once, a chieftain of Makkah, ‘Āṣ bin Wā’il had some swords made by him, and when Khabbāb ra asked for his payment, he refused to pay him saying: “You people claim that man shall receive all kinds of wealth, gold and silver, etc. , in paradise, as per their desire. So you may acquire your payment from me in paradise. By Allāh, if one like yourself expects entrance to paradise, then I should expect entrance with far greater certainty. ” 1 The detail of afflictions inflicted upon ‘ Ammār ra , his father Yāsir ra and mother Sumaiyyah ra , who once were kept in the slavery of the Banī Makhzūm is spine chilling. One time, when these devotees of Islām were being victimised by physical torment, the Holy Prophet sa passed by coincidentally. The Holy Prophet sa looked towards them and compassionately said, َ لْجَنَّة � ُ ٰل َ یَاسِر ْ فَاِن َّ مَوَعِدَكُم � ً � صَبْر “Be steadfast, O family of Yāsir! For Allāh has prepared paradise for you in recompense for these very hardships. ” Ultimately, Yāsir ra met his demise by this torture, and as for the elderly Sumaiyyah ra , the cruel Abū Jahl struck a spear into her thigh so mercilessly that piercing her body it reached her private area, and this innocent lady gave her life tossing in pain at that very place. Now, only ‘ Ammār ra was left. He was also subjected to extreme torture and anguish, and it was said to him, “Until you deny Muḥammad [peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him], we shall continue torturing you. ” In extreme frustration, ‘Ammār ra said certain inappropriate words, upon which the Quraish released him. However, quickly thereafter, ‘Ammār ra presented himself before the Holy Prophet sa and began to weep bitterly. The Holy Prophet sa asked, “Why ‘Ammār, what is the matter?” He responded, “O Messenger of Allāh, I have been ruined! These tyrants gave me so much grief that I uttered some inappropriate words about you. ” The Holy Prophet sa responded, “How do you find your heart?” He responded, “O Messenger of Allāh, my heart is still a believer and is satiated in the love of Allāh and His messenger. ” The Holy Prophet sa said, “Then all is well. May Allāh forgive your mistake. ” 1 * Talkhīṣuṣ-Ṣiḥāḥ * ‘Umdatul-Qārī Sharḥu Ṣ aḥīḥil-Bukhārī, Kitābul-Buyū‘, Bābu Dhikril-Qaini wal-Ḥaddādi, Ḥadīth No. 2091, Volume 11, p. 309, Beirut (2003) (Publishers)