The Story of Alqamah

At the season of the Prophet (PBUH), there was a young fellow named Alqamah. He was exceptionally constant in obeying Allah by participating in petition and fasting and spending in philanthropy. At that point he fell sick and his disease ended up genuine. His significant other went to the Prophet and stated, "My better half, Alqamah, is on his deathbed. I subsequently came to let you know, Messenger of Allah, about his condition." The Prophet (at that point) sent for Ammar or Suhaib and Bilal, and instructed them to go to him (Alqamah) and have him rehash the Shahadah. Immediately they went to him and discovered him in the desolation of death. They requesting that he state, "La illaha illa Allah," yet his tongue was not able articulate it. At that, they came and told the Messenger of Allah that he was not able recurrent the Shahadah.

The Prophet solicited, "Is either from his folks alive?" He was told, "Flag-bearer of Allah, his mom is, however she is exceptionally old." The Prophet sent her a message that on the off chance that it was advantageous for her (that is, is she could go out), she should come to him; else she should remain in her home and the Prophet would go to her.

The Prophet's detachment went to her and educated her of the Prophet's message. She stated, "May my life be a payment for him, it is my pleasure to go to him!" She at that point stood up, inclining toward her strolling stick, and went to the Prophet and welcomed him. The Prophet restored her welcome and said to her, "Umm Alqamah, disclose to me reality, for generally Allah Most High will uncover reality to me! What is the circumstance concerning your child, Alqamah?" She answered, "Emissary of Allah, he implores much, fasts a lot, and spends an extraordinary sum in philanthropy." The Prophet stated, "And shouldn't something be said about yourself?" She stated, "Delegate of Allah, I am furious with him." He stated, "Why?" She answered, "Errand person of Allah, he has favored his significant other to me and has resisted me." Then Allah's Messenger stated, "Umm Alqamah, without a doubt your indignation has kept Alqamah's tongue from articulating the Shahadah."

He at that point swung to Bilal and stated, "Bilal, go out and gather an amount of kindling." She stated, "Delegate of Allah, what do you intend to do?" He answered, "I will consume him before your eyes." She stated, "Courier of Allah, he is my child! My heart can't tolerate your consuming him before me!" He stated, "Umm Alqamah, Allah's discipline is progressively serious and all the more enduring! In this way, on the off chance that you need Allah to excuse him, be accommodated to him. By the One in Whose Hand is my spirit, the petition, fasting, and spending in philanthropy (which he has done) are of no advantage to Alqamah as long as you are irate with him! Immediately she stated, "Ambassador of Allah, I call upon Allah Most High and His holy messengers and the Muslims who are available to be my observers that I am satisfied with my child Alqamah." Allah's Messenger stated, "Bilal, go to him and see whether he is currently ready to state, "La illaha illa Allah" or not. It might be that Umm Alqamah is stating something for the wellbeing of I which isn't in her heart."

Immediately Bilal went, and keeping in mind that entering the entryway he heard Alqamah saying, "La illaha illa Allah." (Concerning this), Bilal commented, "It is most likely evident that while Alqamah's mom was irate with him his tongue was tied, and since she is satisfied with him his tongue is liberated." Alqamah passed around the same time. The Prophet came to him and gave the request for his washing and covering, and afterward supplicated the memorial service petition for him and covered him. He at that point remained by the side of his grave and stated, "You organization of Muhajireen and Helpers, on the off chance that anybody supports his better half over his mom, Allah and His heavenly attendants and every one of the general population revile him! Allah does not acknowledge his spending (in philanthropy) and his uprightness except if he apologizes toward Allah, the Glorious and Majestic, and accommodates with her and achieves her pleasure, since Allah's pleasure comprises in her pleasure and Allah's annoyance comprises in her resentment."

Source: Reported in Tabarani and Ahmed.

We should dependably be conscious and respectful to our folks. Be that as it may, we are not to obey them in the event that they arrange us to defy Allah and His Prophet. Other than this, they merit our most extreme consideration and regard.
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