Muhammad (saw) – The Perfect Man — Page 565
Muhammad sa The Perfect Man 565 S ammah ra and Ab u Duj a nah ra have also fought in an excellent manner. 14 Kindness to hisCompanions The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa was very kind to his Companions. He greatly honoured those who offered their lives in the cause of All a h, so that they were encouraged to offer sacrifices in future. In the battle of Khyber one Companion ‘ A mir could not survive the fatal wound from his own sword, sustained in fighting with a Jewish chief Mar h ab. Some people suspected that it was suicide and not martyrdom. His nephew was deeply upset on hearing this. The nephew, Hadrat Salamah bin Al-Akwa‘ ra relates, "I was in this state when I saw that the Holy Prophet Muhammad sa was holding my hand, and stroking it". He said to me, "Whatever is the matter with you?" I informed him about what other people were saying about ‘ A mir. The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa said, 'Whosoever has said this is wrong. ' Then he joined his two fingers together and said, "’ A mir's reward is double. He was an excellent warrior in the cause of All a h. " 15 Compassion for the Helpers Ab u M u s a Ash‘ar i ra says; "The Holy Prophet Muhammad sa sent me with Ab u ‘ A mir to fight the battle of Aut a s. An arrow hit his knee and he was injured. When I pulled the arrow out, water oozed out. Ab u ‘ A mir told me,