'Abdullah bin 'Abbas (The Learned Man and the Sea of Knowledge)

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH THE MOST BENEFICENT, THE MOST MERCIFUL 

His name is 'Abdullah bin 'Abbas bin 'Abdul-Muttalib ra, the learned man of this Ummah (Nation), a scholar of Qur'anic exegesis (Tafsir). It was said of him Al-Habr wal-Bahr (the learned Man and the Sea of knowledge).

He was known as Ibn 'Abbas. He was Al-'Abbas eldest son and he occupies an exalted status and high rank among the Companions of the Messenger of Allah saw. He was the cousin of the Messenger of Allah saw and in addition to this, he was one of the foremost Companions, being one of the first to believe in the Message of Muhammad saw.

It has been authentically reported from him that he said: "I and my mother were among the weak and oppressed (who first responded to the call of Islam). I was one of the boys and my mother one of the women (Siyar A'lam An-Nubala', vol. 3.)

Such an exalted status, a high rank and accumulation of blessings come to only a few people: A Companion, cousin of the Prophet saw, a Muslim when still a child and his blessings were completed by extensive knowledge, a superior intellect, piety and righteousness.

A DESCRIPTION OF IBN 'ABBAS 

Ibn 'Abbas ra was a big man when he sat, he took the space of two men and extremely handsome. The hair at the front of his head and at the sides was white. He used to color his hair with henna, and it was said with black dye. He wore good clothes and used a lot of perfume, so much so that when he passed by on the road, the women would say: "This is Ibn 'Abbas, or a man with musk." He was tall, distinguished and white of countenance (Al-Isabah, vol. 4.).

HIS WITNESSING OF THE APPEARANCE OF JIBRAIL as

ALLAH is fully Able to show supernatural things at the hands of some of His slaves and if these supernatural thisngs were at the hands of the Messenger of Allah saw, then these are miracles, and if they were for a believing man whom ALLAH choose, then they are tokens of His Favor: and He, the Most Glorified, the Most High 'Abdullah bin 'Abbas ra to receive one of these tokens of His Favor, for he may ALLAH be pleased with him saw Jibrail as with his own eyes.

It is reported on the authority of Ibn 'Abbas ra that he said: I was with my father and the Prophet saw and there was a man with him whom he was talking in confidence and he turned away from my father, so we left his presence and Al-'Abbas said: 


Al-'Abbas : "Did you not see your cousin turn away from me?"


Ibn 'Abbas: "There was a man talking in confidence to him." 


Al-'Abbas: "Or there was someone with him?". 


Ibn 'Abbas: "Yes."


Then Ibn 'Abbas father (Al-'Abbas) returned to Prophet and ask: "Oh, Messenger of Allah! Was there anyone with you just now? because 'Abdullah (Ibn 'Abbas) informed me that there was a man with you speaking in confidence to you."


The Prophet ask 'Abdullah: "Did you see him, oh 'Abdullah?"


Ibn 'Abbas: "Yes".


Then the Prophet explain: "That was Jibrail".


In another version, it was reported that the Messenger of Allah saw said to him (Al-'Abbas): "That was Jibrail and your son will not die until he loses his eyesight and he will be given knowledge." (Al-Bidayah wan- Nihayah, vol. 8.)




Child Companions around the PROPHET (peace be upon him)
by: Darussalam Research Division


Alhamdulillah.......

When is Lailatul-Qadr...Ya, Ibn 'Abbas?...

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH THE MOST BENEFICENT, THE MOST MERCIFUL 

This is story which proves the vastness of his understanding and his ability to exercise logic in matters which are confusing to the people:

It is reported on the authority of Ibn 'Abbas ra that 'Umar bin Al-Khattab rha st with some of the Companions of the Messenger of ALLAH saw from among the Muhajiruun and they mentioned Lailatul-Qadr. Some of them spoke of what they had heard about it and the people disagreed regarding it.

'Umar rha said: "What ails you, Ibn 'Abbas that you remain silent and do not speak? Speak and do not let your youthfulness deter you".

Ibn 'Abbas ra said: "Oh, Commander of the Faithful! Verily, ALLAH, the Most high is Witr (an odd number-in the case of ALLAH, One), and He loves Witr.

He made the days of the week seven.

He created mankind from seven.

He created our sustenance from seven.

He created above us seven heavens

He created below us seven earths

He gave us the seven oft-repeated Verses. (The seven oft-repeated Verses: Surat Al-Fatihah)

He forbade marriage to seven relatives

He divided inheritance in His book among seven.

We prostrate on seven points on our bodies.

The Messenger of ALLAH saw circumambulated the Ka'abah seven times.

The Prophet performed seven circuits between As-Safa and Al-Marwah.

The Prophet stoned the Jamarat  seven times.

In order to fulfill the Command of ALLAH, as written in His Book and He showed it- Lailatul-Qadr during the last seven nights of Ramadan and ALLAH knows better."

'Umar rha was impressed and he said: "No one has confirmed what I heard from the Messenger of ALLAH saw except this boy, whose skull bones have not yet joined together. Verily, the Messenger of ALLAH saw said: "Look for it during, the last ten nights." Oh these people! Who can reply to me in this as Ibn 'Abbas has done?".

Child Companions around the PROPHET (Peace be Upon Him):

Prepared by: Darussalam Research Division

Alhamdulillah...........................

BADR: THE TWO ARMIES MEET

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH THE MOST BENEFICENT, THE MOST MERCIFUL

THE TWO ARMIES MEET 

When the two parties approached closer and were visible to each other, the Prophet saw began supplicating ALLAH:

"O ALLAH! The proud and arrogant Quraishites are already here rebelling against You and belying Your Messenger. O ALLAH! I am waiting for your victory which You have promised me.I beg You ALLAH to defeat them (the enemies)." 

He also gave strict orders that this men would not start fighting until e gave them his final word. He recommended that they use their arrows carefully (sahih Al-Bukhari 2/568) and never resort to sword unless the enemies came very close (Abu Dawud 2/13).

Abu Jahl also prayed for victory, saying: "Our Lord, whichever of the two parties was less kind to his relatives, and brought us what we do not know, then destroy him tomorrow." They were confident that their superior number, equipment and experience would be decisive. ALLAH revealed:

"(O disbelievers) if you ask for a judgement, now has the judgement come unto you and if you cease (to do wrong), it will be better for you, and if you return (to the attack), so shall We return, and your forces will be of no avail to you, however numerous it be, and verily, ALLAH is with the believers." [8:19] 

THE FIRST CLASH 

The first disbeliever to start the fire of the battle and be its first victim was Al-Aswad bin 'Abdul-Asad Al-Makhzumi, a fierce bad-tempered idolater. He stepped out swearing he would drink from the water basin of the Muslims, otherwise, destroy it or die for it.

He engaged with HAMZAH bin 'Abdul-Muttalib ra, who struck his leg with his sword and dealt him another blow that finished him off inside the basin.

THE DUELING BEGINS

The battle had actually started. Protected by armor and shileds, 'Utbah bin Rabi'ah stepped forth between his brother Shaibah and his son Al-Walid bin 'Utbah from the lines of Quraish and cursed the Muslims. Three young men of the Helpers came out against them: 'Awf and Mu'awwidh-the sons of Harith, and 'Abdullah bin Rawahah. But the Makkans shouted that they had nothing to do with them. They wanted the heads of their cousins. Upon the Prophet saw asked 'Ubaidah bin Al-Harith, Hamzah-his uncle, and his cousin 'Ali to go forward for the combat. The Three duels rapid. Hamzah ra killed Shaibah, while 'Ali rha killed Al-Walid (Mishkat 2/343). 'Ubaidah was seriously wounded but, before he fell, Hamzah fell upon 'Utbah and with a sweep of his sword, cut off his head. 'Ali and Hamzah carried 'Ubaidah back with his leg cut off. He died four or five days later of a disease in the bile duct.

'Ali rha used to swear that ALLAH's words were revealed about them:

"These two opponents (believers and disbelievers), dispute with each other about their Lord." [22:19]

The duel was followed by a few more duels but the Makkans suffered terrible defeats in all the combats and lost some of their most precious lives. They were to much frustrated and angry and fell upon the Muslims to destroy them once and for all. The Muslims, however, after supplicating their Lord, calling upon Him for help, were made to hold to their position and conduct a defensive war plan that was successful enough to inflict heavy losses on the attackers. The Prophet saw used to pray to his Lord persistently day and night to come to their help. When the fierce engagement grew too hot he again began to supplicate his Lord saying:

"O ALLAH! Should this group (of Muslims) be defeated today, You will no longer worshipped."

He continued to call out to his Lord, stretching forth his hands and facing Al-Qiblah, until his cloak fell off his shoulders. Then Abu Bakr rha came, picked up the cloak, and put it back on his shoulder and said: "O Prophet of ALLAH, you have cried out enough to your Lord. He will surely fulfill what He has promised you." Immediate was the response from ALLAH, Who sent down angels from the heavens for the help and assistance of the Prophet saw and his Companions. The Noble Qur'an observes:

"Verily, I am with you, so keep firm those who have believed, I will cast terror into the hearts of those who have disbelieved." [8:12)

ALLAH the All-Mighty also inspired another message to His Messenger saw saying:

"I will help you with a thousand of the angels each behind the other (following one another) in succession." [8:9]

THE DESCENT OF THE ANGELS 

The Prophet saw, in his trellis, dozed off a little and then raised his head calling loudly in joy:

"O Abu Bakr, glad tidings are there for you: ALLAH's victory has approached, by ALLAH, I can see Jibreel on his mare in the thick of a sandstorm."

He then came swiftly upon the ground reciting aloud:

"Their multitude will be put to flight, and they will show their backs." [5:45]

At the instance of Jibreel as, the Prophet saw took a handful of gravel, cast it at the enemy and said: :Confusion seize their faces!" as he flung the dust, a violent sandstorm blew into the eyes of the enemies. With respect to this ALLAH says:

"And you (i.e., Muhammad saw) threw not when you did throw but ALLAH threw." [8:17]

THE ASSAULT 

Only then did he give clear orders to launch a counter-attack. He was commanding the army, inspiring confidence among his men and encouraged them to fight manfully for the sake of their Lord, reciting the Words of ALLAH:

"And be quick for forgiveness from your Lord and for Paradise as wide as are the heavens and the earth." [3:133]

The spirit he infused into his men was clearly witnessed by the valor of 'Umair, a lad of sixteen, who flung away some dates he was eating crying out: "These (the dates) are holding me back from Paradise." So saying he ran into the thick of battle and died fighting bravely. Unique deeds of valor, deep devotion and full obedience to the Prophet saw were exhibited in the process of the battle.

The army of the believers fought by the power of enthusiasm which the half-hearted warriors of Makkah miserably lacked. A large number of the polytheists were killed and the others began to waver. No wonder! The standard-bearers of Truth were given immediate help, and supernatural agencies (the angels), were sent to their assistance by their Lord to help them defeat the forces of evil.

The records of Hadith speak clearly of the fact that the angels did appear on that day and fought on the side of the Muslims. Ibn 'Abbas ra said: "While on that day a Muslim was chasing a disbelievers and he heard over him the swashing of a whip and the voice of the rider saying: "Go ahead Haizum." He glanced at the polytheist who had (now) fallen down on his back. The Helper came to ALLAH's Messenger saw and related that event to him. The Prophet saw replied: "You have told the truth. This was the help from the third heaven." (Sahih Muslim 2/93).

One of the Helpers captured 'Abbas bin 'Abdul-Muttalib, who said: "O Messenger of ALLAH, by ALLAH, this man did not capture me, I was captured by a man who was bald and had the most handsome face, and who was riding a piebald horse, I cannot see him here among the people." The Helper interrupted: "I captured him, O Messenger of ALLAH. "The Prophet saw replied:

"Be quiet, ALLAH the All-Mighty strengthened you with the help of a noble angel". 

Ar-Raheeq Al-Makhtum, THE SEALED NECTAR: Biography of The Noble Prophet SAW

Safi-ur-Rahman Al-Mubarakpuri

Islamic University Al-Madinah Al-Munawarrah

Alhamdulillah.............

WHO WAS SAYYIDINA UMAR rha.....

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE MOST BENEFICENT, THE MOST MERCIFUL

May ALLAH be pleased with him  

 Period of Rule : 10 years 6 months and 4 days

                    Age : 63 years

Ibn Mas'ud ra said that Sayyidina Umar rha acceptance of Islam was a great victory for Islam, his emigration its success and his Khalifaat was a boon. In the eleven years of his rule Islam made the greatest strides and the Muslims accomplished their greatest triumphs for the couse of truth, yet Sayyidina Umar remained the humblest and simplest amongst the Muslims. Truly the most deserving of following in Rasulullah PBUH footsteps.

WHO WAS SAYYIDINA UMAR rha....... 

by Ulama' Doust Muhammad Qurashi ra.

1- He for whom the Beloved Prophet saw of ALLAH prayed for to fortify Islaam.

2- Whom ALLAH selected and deputed to elevate Islam

3- Before he accepetd Islam, Jibreel brought the good news to Prophet PBUH to welcome him.

4- Upon arrival Prophet welcomed him warm-heartily

5- He whose Imaan strengthened all the Sahaabahs Imaan

6- Even the earth expressed its happiness when he accepted Islam

7- The river Nile flowed strongly celebrating the happiness of his accepting Islam.

8- He was fortunate to enter the Ka'bah before all other Sahaabah.

9- Due to his entering the Ka'bah, the walls boasted with pride to the throne of ALLAH.

10- Whose advantageous arrival in Islam caused the well of Zam Zam to flow its sweetness to the river of Salsabeel in Jannat.

11- He challenged the kuffar and performed Salaat in front of them in Haram.

12- Sayyidina Ali regarded him as a very delightful person, firm on command.

13- When he called out "Ya Saariya-tul Jabaal" in Madinah, the voice was heard in Nahawand which alerted the Muslim army against the kuffar attack.

14- Due to his protection of modesty women were ordered to start wearing veils to cover their faces.

15- Through his du'a ALLAH revealed the clear prohibition of wine.

16- The conquered areas of land under his control reached 255 105 square miles.

17- When he said that the Quran was enough for salvation he just proved the purpose of prophet hood i.e to convey the message of the Quran.

18- In other words, it meant that whosoever has been guided by ALLAH then nobody can distract him from that path.

19- Whose shame and modesty reached the 4 corners of the world

20- During his Khilafat on one side he was engaged in dispatching an army to Iran whilst on the other side he was discussing issues with the messenger of Qaysan and Kisra. While preparing the victorious  army of Iran and Egypt, he was engrossed in deliberating with Khaleed ra and Muawiyah ra regarding war tactics. All this whilst he himself, had on patched clothes and wore an old turban and on his feet were old sandals.

21- Sometimes he would be on the mimbar explaining the orders of ALLAH and sometimes he would be carrying buckets of water on his shoulders feeding the poor, the destitute and the widows.

22- He was so rich that the kingdoms were spread at his feet but he opted for such simplicity that King's messengers could not even identify him.

23- His inner authority was so strong that his outer dignity seemed insignificant.

24- Although he was very particular in his religions affairs, he was just so soft in his personal affairs.

25- He established a 'Baitul Maal' for the safe -keeping of the state's wealth.

26- Because of his lofty political insight, offices for the armies were built and salaries fixed for the soldiers and volunteers.

27- With the blessing of his experiences, he had full control over the population register.

28- He also appointed daily provisions for the poor Christians and Jews.

29- For the comfort of travelers he erected wooden seats and resting places between Makkah and Madiinah.

30- For the safekeeping of the Quran he established the Traweeh Salaah to be read with jamaah with the consent of all the Sahabaah; up to the day of Qiyamat this will remain a blessing.


31- With the stamping of his feet Madiinah has been and shall be saved till Qiyamat from any form of earthquake.


32- Because of his fear of ALLAH he used to carry the daily provisions of the poor on his own shoulders.


33- By laying stress on tajweed he ensured that the Arabs were able to read properly.


34- In order for the people to know the Laws of ALLAH he made it compulsory for them to learn Surah's Baqarah, Nisa, Ma'idah, Haj and Noor.


35- For a town or city to run smoothly he appointed an administrative committee which consisted of staff,  an accountant, translator, doctor and surgeon.


36- During his Khilafaat, Fiqh was elevated to its maximum.


37- Because of his simplicity he was not afraid to sleep under a tree.


38- Because of his influence for justice over  his governors even the animals benefited.


39- He never took more than his portion from the war booty.


40- He proved his belief in the oneness of ALLAH by saying to the Hajr Aswad (the white stone from Jannah): "That you are not beneficial for the troublesome: we only kiss you because we saw Prophet saw kiss you".






KHULFAA-E-RASHIDEEN:
by: M. Makbool A. Suhaarui
translated by: Mufti Afzal Hoosen Elise



Alhamdulillah..........

Who is a greater slave than me?..

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE MOST BENEFICENT, THE MOST MERCIFUL

Verso, Juz' 'Amma, photo taken by Huda Din

Who is a greater slave than me?.. 

Sayyidina Umar radhiAllaahu-anhu.

One day some affluent  men fromamong the Arabs came to meet him. At that time Sayyidina Umar rha was dashing around holding up his garment. He called a person named. "Ahnaf! come and aid me. One camel of the Baitul Maal has escaped and you know how many poor people have rights over one camel".

One of the wealthy ones said: "O Commander of the Believers! Instruct one of the slaves! He will trace it. Why are you perplexed?". Sayyidina Umar rha commented: "Who is a greater slave than me?"........

A stranger could not identify Sayyidina Umar rha.

Nobody could distinguish Sayyidina Umar rha in the home or outside in the bazaar and in the street as the guide and Khaleefa of the Muslims.

Delegates of governments would arrive to present their request before him but, until some one indicated who was the Khaleefa of the Muslims, the hapless fellows would keep moving around looking for him.

How could he perceive that the man in patched clothes sitting in one corner was Umar ibn al-Khattab rha on account of whom the governments of Syria and Persia were vibrating?...

He did not use honey without consent.....

He once fell ill. Honey was recommended as a remedy. There was no honey in the house. There was honey in the Baitul Maal, but then how could he use it without the permission of the Muslims. he proceeded to the Masjid an-Nabawi and informed the people: "If you allow me I will use the honey." The people happily granted consent. he then used the honey.

Qur'an Malay World, photo taken by Huda Din

On listening to a baby crying

Once a caravan arrived in Madiinah and camped outside the city. when Sayyidina Umar rha approached to check and inquire about the condition of the caravan's occupants, he heard the crying of a baby from inside. He approached to see a baby crying on its mother's lap.

He implored the mother to cheer up the baby. When he passed there for a second time the baby was still crying an in a pitiful state. He scolded the mother angrily: "What kind of mother are you who causes the baby to cry?".

The mother replied: "Do you know why the baby is crying? In truth the Khaleefa has decreed the baby will not receive any allowance from the Baitul Maal so long as it does not leave drinking milk, I am trying to make him leave milk but he does not want to, so what else can he do but cry?....

On hearing this Sayyidina Umar rha exclaimed: "O Umar! O don't know how many babies will have died as a result of this decree." O that same day a law was made that a child would be given an allowance from birth from the Baitul Maal.

Khulfaa-E-Rashideen: 

by: M.Makbool A.Suhaarui, 

Translated by: Mufti Afzal Hoosen Elise

Alhamdulillah............

THE STORY OF ADAM: HAWWA DERIVED FROM THE RIB

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE MOST BENEFICENT, THE MOST MERCIFUL

The Story of Adam a.s: Hawwa derived from the rib

Almighty Alla granted Adam the power to know to know the natures of all things to summarize them by names: that is a bird, that is a star, that is a tree, that is a cloud, etc. Allah implanted in Adam an insatiable need for and love of knowledge and a desire to bequeath knowledge to his children. This was the reason for his creation and the secret in his glorification.

After Adam had learned the names of all things, along with their properties and uses, Allah presented them to the angels and said: "Tell Me the names of these if you are truthful". (surah 2:31) The angels admitted their inability: "Glory be to You, we have no knowledge except what You have thought us. Verily, it is You, The All-Knower, The All-Wise" (surah 2:32)

Allah  Almighty then turned to Adam: "O Adam! inform them of their names," and when he  had informed them of their names, He said: "Did I not tell you that I know the Ghaib (unseen) in the heavens and the earth, and I know what you reveal and what you have been concealing?". (surah 2:33)

Allah wanted the angels to know that He knew of their astonishment when He had told them about the creation of Adam and that He also knew of their confusion which they had not revealed, as well as what Iblis had concealed of his disobedience and ingratitude.

The angels realized that Adam was the creature who knew what they did not know and that his capacity to learn was his noblest quality. His knowledge included knowledge of the Creator which we call Faith or Islam, as well as the knowledge he would need to inhabit master the earth. all kinds of worldly knowledge are included in this.

Adam knew the names of everything. Sometimes he talked to the angels, but they were preoccupied with worshiping Almighty Allah. Therefore, Adam felt lonely. One day he slept and when he awoke he found, near his head, a woman gazing at his face with beautiful, tender eyes. Perhaps they had the following conversation:


   Adam:   You were not here before I slept

   She:      Yes.

   Adam:   From what....?

   She:      I came out of you. Allah created me while you were sleep. Do you not desire to                          restore me to you while you are awake?

   Adam:   Why has Allah created you?

   She:      To be your solace.

   Adam:   Thanks to Allah I was feeling lonely

The angels asked him her name. He replied: "Eve (Hawwa)." (The root of the name "Hawwa" means "Living things"). They asked: "Why did you call he Hawwa?" Adam said: "Because she was created of me, and I am living being."

Muhammad Ibn Ishaaq and Ibn 'Abbas ra related that Hawwa was created from the shortest left rib of Adam while he was sleeping, and after a while she was clothed with flesh. That is why Allah the Exalted said: 

<<O Mankind! Be dutiful to your Lord, Who created you from a single person (Adam) and from     him (Adam) He created his wife (Hawwa), and from them both He created many men and         women.>>


Allah also said:
<<It is He Who has created you from a single person (Adam), and (then) He created from him his wife (Hawwa), in order that he might enjoy the pleasure of living with her.>>


Abu Hurairah ra narrated that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: "O Muslims! I advice you to be gentle with women, for they are created from a rib, and the most crooked portion of the rib is its upper part. If you try to straighten it, it will break, and if you leave it, it will remain crooked, so I urge you to take care of the women". (Sahih Bukhari).






Stories of the PROPHETS: IBN KATHIR, 
                                                           Translated by Sheikh Muhammad Gemeiah
                                                        (Offiece of The Grand Imam, Sheikh, Al-Azhar)
                                                                            Edit by: Aelfwine Acelas Mischler


Alhamdulillah.............

PERMINTAAN NABI IDRIS a.s.

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE MOST BENEFICENT, THE MOST MERCIFUL

Permintaan Nabi Idris a.s. 

Kedatangan malaikat Izrail begitu dimuliakan dan disenangi. Timbul pula di hati Nabi Idris untuk meminta beberapa permintaan kepada malaikat Izrail agar dia memohonkan untuk dirinya kepada Allah.

"Wahai Izrail! Saya ingin merasai nikmat syurga. Bolehkah saya memasuki Syurga sekarang?" Tanya Nabi Idris a.s.

"Tidak boleh wahai Nabi Allah! Sebelum seseorang itu memasuki syurga, dia mestilah melalui beberapa peringkat dan ujian dengan dimulai satu kematian." Jawab malaikat Izrail.

"Wahai Izrail bolehkah aku merasai mati? Tetapi selepas itu hendaklah saya dihidupkan kembali." Pinta Nabi Idris a.s. lagi.

"Tidak boleh wahai Nabi Allah! Kematian itu hanya boleh dirasai oleh orang yang ditentukan Allah. Saya tidak boleh mencabut nyawa tanpa keizinan Allah." Jawab malaikat Izrail.

Pada ketika itu juga datang perintah Allah agar diperkenankan hajat Nabi Idris. Nabi Idris a.s. telah dimatikan dan dihidupkan kembali selepas itu. Barulah Nabi Idris menyedari betapa peritnya kematian itu.

"Wahai Nabi Allah, saya telah mencabut nyawamu begitu lembut sekali dan belum pernah saya melakukan pada sesiapa jua." Kata malaikat Izrail.

"Jika begini lembut dan halus kamu mencabut nyawa masih terasa perit dan sakit, apatah lagi dengan cara yang kasar dan ganas." jelas Nabi Idris.

"Wahai Izrail, Saya ada satu lagi permintaan." Kata Nabi Idris a.s.

"Apakah dia wahai Nabi Allah?" Jika boleh saya bantu akan saya cuba sedaya upaya." Jawab malaikat Izrail.

"Saya ingin melihat neraka. Bagaimana rasanya keadaan neraka itu?" Nabi Idris  menyatakan hajatnya.

"Tidak boleh wahai Nabi Allah,  orang yang pergi ke neraka mesti malalui satu kematian dan kemudian dia akan dihidupkan kembali sesudah itu untuk dikira amalannya. Jika banyak amalan kebaikan, dia akan dimasukkan ke syurga. Jika sebaliknya, maka ke nerakalah dia." Jawab malaikat Izrail kerana terperanjat dengan permintaan Nabi Idris.

"Bukankah saya telah mengalami kematian dan telah pun dihidupkan kembali? Apakah saya tidak boleh ke sana atas permintaan saya?." tanya Nabi Idris.

Malaikat Izrail semakin kebingungan. Namun begitu Allah Maha Berkuasa. Dia telah mengizinkan permintaan hamba-Nya yang disayangi.

Nabi Idris pun dibawa untuk melihat neraka. Baginda tidak memasukinya tetapi sekadar melihat di pinggir neraka. Perasaannya menjadi gementar dan ketakutan melihat azab Allah di neraka. Ketakutannya semakin menjadi lalu baginda meminta satu lagi permintaan.

"Wahai Izrail, saya ingin memasuki Syurga pula!". Rayu Nabi Idris a.s.

"Tidak boleh wahai Nabi Allah, bukan semua orang dapat memasuki syurga. Sebelum seseorang itu memasuki syurga, dia mesti memasuki neraka jika terdapat kesalahan". Jawab Malaikat Izrail.

"Bukankah saya sudah melalui semua itu? Saya telah melihat neraka dan mengetahui bagaimana seksanya neraka itu?." Terang Nabi Idris a.s.

Kebingungan malaikat Izrail semakin menjadi. bagaimana harus dia melaksanakan permintaan Nabi Idris sedangkan Nabi Idris sebenarnya belum mati. Kerisauannya semakin menebal takut dimurkai Allah.

Allah telah memerintahkan Izrail menunaikan permintaan Nabi Idris a.s. dan Nabi Idris telah dimasukkan ke dalam syurga dengan izin Allah.

Setelah dimasukkan ke dalam syurga, baginda merasa seronok dan bahagia. Baginda mengambil keputusan tidak mahu keluar lagi. Puas ditunggu oleh malaikat Izrail di luar syurga tetapi Nabi Idris tidak muncul-muncul.

"Wahai Nabi Allah, keluarlah kamu sekarang. Sudah lama kamu berada di dalam". Rayu malaikat Izrail.

"Saya tidak mahu keluar kerana sungguh aman dan bahagia berada di dalamnya". Sahut Nabi Idris a.s. dari dalam syurga.

"Wahai Nabi Allah, kamu tidak boleh masuk syurga kerana kamu belum melalui semua peringkat yang sepatutnya". Kata malaikat Izrail lagi. 

"Mengapa tidak boleh?" Saya sudah merasai mati, kemudian saya telah dihidupkan kembali. Saya telah melihat seksa neraka. Akhirnya sampailah saya ke syurga setelah melalui semua peringkat. Saya tidak mahu keluar lagi." Jawab Nabi Idris a.s.

Malaikat Izrail menjadi serba salah kerana apa yang diperkatakan oleh Nabi Idris semuanya benar. tiada baginya alasan untuk membawa keluar Nabi Idris dari syurga.

Malikat Izrail telah mengadukan hal ini kepada Allah s.w.t. dan Allah telah memerintahkan Nabi Idris keluar.

"Kamu tidak dibenarkan memasuki syurga kecuali didahului seorang hamba yang amat Kusayangi." Kata Allah kepada Nabi Idris.

"Siapa itu wahai Allah?"

"Dia adalah Muhammad." Firman Allah lagi.

Keluarlah Nabi Idris dari syurga setelah diperintahkan oleh Allah s.w.t. Namun begitu, Allah itu Maha Penyayang pada semua hamba-Nya yang berbuat baik. Dia telah mengurniakan syurga yang lain dari syurga sebenar kepada Nabi Idris sebagai ganti kerana Nabi Idris tidak mahu lagi kembali ke dunia.

SEJARAH 25 RASUL: Al-Ustaz Mohammad Daud Mohammed Salleh

                                        ( Universiti Al-Azhar, Mesir)

Alhamdulillah......