AL- MIQDAAD IBN `AMR The First Muslim Cavalryman part 4 Undoubtedly, it is remarkable wisdom. You hardly ever meet a believer who loves Allah and the Prophet (PBUH) and does not wish to see and live within the Prophets sight. Yet the insight of the wise and skillful Miqdaad unveiled the missing dimension of this wish. For is it not possible that if this man had lived during those times he might have ended up among the dwellers of Hell? Is it not possible that he might have sided with the disbelievers? Again, is it not far much better for him to thank Allah Who destined him to live at a time when Islam is deeply -rooted and fully-fledged, awaiting him to quench his thirst from its inexhaustible pure spring? Al-Miqdaads viewpoint was subtly wise and intelligent. He always emerged as the wise and clever man all his actions, deeds, and words. Al-Miqdaads love for Islam was not only great but also reasonable and wise. A man who has such great and wise love inside him must be raised to a high station, for he does not find pleasure in this love per se but rather in its responsibilities and obligations. Al Miqdaad definitely was this type of man. His love for the Prophet filled his heart and deepened his feeling of responsibility towards the Prophets safety. No sooner was a call for an expedition announced than he darted towards the Prophets house on horseback armed with his sharp sword! His love for Islam filled his heart with responsibility for its protections, not only from the plots of its enemies, but also from the errors of its allies. One day, his army unit went on an expedition, but the enemy troops were able to besiege them. Therefore, their commander gave an order to his soldiers not to graze their camels. One of the Muslim soldiers did not hear his order and, in consequence, disobeyed it. The commander punished him severely, more than he actually deserved. In fact, he did not deserve to be punished at all. Al-Miqdaad passed by this man and found him in tears, so he asked him what was the matter, and the latter told him what had happened. Al-Miqdaad took the man to the commander, where he argued with him until he was convinced of his error of judgment. Then Al-Miqdaad said, Now it is the time for retaliation. He must have his qisaas - the law of equality of punishment! The commander yielded to his judgment but the soldier remitted the retaliation. Al-Miqdaad was thrown into ectasy over the greatness of the religion that made it possible for them to reach this power of courageous judgment, admirable submission, and great forgiveness. He said as if he were singing a song, I will see Islam triumphant even if I have to die for it. Indeed, it was his utmost wish to see Islam most powerful before he died. His extraordinary effort to make his wish come true made the Prophet (PBUH) say to him, O Al-Miqdaad, Allah ordered me to love you and told me that He loves you.Subhan Allah Allahu Akbar Allahu Akbar Laa Ilaaha Illaa Antaa.
Posted on: Thu, 15 Jan 2015 07:03:33 +0000
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