Stories of the Sahabah
The Valor and Heroism of Musab-bin-Umair (RAA)
Musab-bin-Umair (RAA) had
been brought up in great love and affection by his well-to-do parents. Before
embracing Islam, he lived in luxury and comfort.
It is said that he was
the most well-dressed youth of Mecca. He embraced Islam in its early days,
without his parents' knowledge. However, when they came to know of it, they
got very upset and restricted him from going out. At the first opportunity,
Musab-bin-Umair (RAA) escaped and emigrated to Abyssinia and then to Madinah.
An individual brought up in comfort and luxury was now living a life of abstinence
and austerity.
In the battle of Uhud,
Musab-bin-Umair (RAA) held the flag of Islam. When the Muslims on meeting
defeat were dispersing in confusion, Musab-bin-Umair (RAA) held the flag
and stood at his post like a rock. An enemy soldier came and cut off his
hand with a sword, so that the flag might fall down and proclaim defeat for
the Muslims. Musab-bin-Umair (RAA) at once grabbed the flag in the other
hand. The enemy soldier then slashed the other hand. Musab-bin-Umair (RAA)
still stood clinging the flag to his bosom with the help of his bleeding
arms. Lastly, an enemy arrow pierced through him, and Musab-bin-Umair (RAA)
fell dead on the battlefield. But as long as he was alive, he did not let
the flag go down. Immediately, another Muslim ran and took over the flag.
At the time of his burial,
Musab-bin-Umair (RAA) had only one sheet to cover his body. This sheet was
too short for his size. When it was drawn to cover his head, the feet remained
exposed and vice versa. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) said: "Cover his head
with the sheet, and his feet with the Azkhar' leaves." Such was the
end of a youth who was brought up in luxury and comfort. Once an individual
develops faith, it makes the individual forget everything else, whether be
it wealth, luxury or life itself. Musab-bin-Umair (RAA), a true hero and
one of the great martyrs.
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