Part-2 Abdullah ibn masood سیرت صحابہ کرامؓ حضرت عبداللہ ابن مسعود رضی اللہ عنہ، دوسرا حصہ

Asslamoalaikum, sisters, brothers and friends we are discribing second part of biograpy of hazrat abdullah inb masoud

Abu Muusaa Al-Ash'ariy (May Allah be pleased with him) said in this context, "I came to Allah's Messenger (PBUH) and thought that lbn Mas'uud was among the members of his family." This means that the Prophet (PBUH) loved himdearly for his piety and intelligence. He said about him, "If I were to appointa commander without consulting the Muslims, I would have appointed lbn Umm`Abd," and as mentioned before, the Prophet (PBUH) asked his Companions to"Stick to the method of lbn Umm Abd."

He was so near to the Prophet (PBUH) and so trusted by him that he was given more privileges than anyone else was given. The Prophet (PBUH) told him, "My permission to you is that you may raise the curtains." This indicates his being allowed to knock at the Prophet's door at any time during the day or night. This is why the Companions said, "He was admitted to the company of the Prophet (PBUH), whereas we were detained, and he was present in his company, whereas we were absent."

He was really up to this standard. Although such a close relationshipcould have created some sort of intimacy, Ibn Mas'uud's attitude towardsthe Prophet (PBUH) was always one of respect and politeness.
This was even after the Prophet's death. Although he seldom mentionedthe Prophet (PBUH) after his death, in most cases when he did mention him,he began to tremble and shake, and all the signs of worry and perplexityappeared on him. This occurred whenever his lips began to murmur, "I heardthe Prophet (PBUH) say lest he should forget or change one single letterof what was said.

Let us hear what his brothers in Islam said about such behavior. `AmrIbn Maimuun reported, "I was frequently visited by lbn Mas'uud for abouta year, during which time I did not hear him speak about the Prophet (PBUH).But one day he was talking and he uttered, "The Prophet (PBUH) said..." Atthis moment he was badly troubled and started to sweat and corrected himself,"The Prophet (PBUH) said something like that."

`Alqamah Ibn Qais reported, "lbn Mas'uud used to speak to people every Thursday night. I never heard him saying, "The Prophet (PBUH) said," but heonce said it and he was leaning on a stick that started to shake in his hand.

Also, Masruuq narrated on the authority of Abd Allah, "One day Ibn Mas'uud was speaking and he said, "I heard the Prophet (PBUH). . ." On this he and his clothes started to shake. Then he corrected himself, `something like this."

Thus the veneration of the Prophet (PBUH) in his heart was that great, and this was a sign of his intelligence. Such a man, who accompanied the Prophet(PBUH) more than anybody else, was the best to realize how great the Prophet(PBUH) was. Therefore, he maintained the same manner concerning him duringhis life and after his death.

lbn Mas'uud never missed the company of the Prophet (PBUH) either while traveling or at home. He participated in all the battles, and on the Day ofBadr his role was significant, especially with Abu Jahl. The Prophet's (PBUH)caliphs, were also fully aware of his proper value. The Commander of theFaithful `Umar lbn Al-Kataab appointed him as director of the treasury (BaitAl-Maal) in Kufa and he said to the people there, "By Allah, there is nogod but He. You know that I have given you a preference over myself whenI sent him to you to learn from him."

The people of Kufa liked him as they never liked anyone before him. It was a real miracle that the whole people of Kufa agreed on liking somebody because they were known to be a people of rebellion and mutiny. They hardly agreed on one kind of food, and they did not tolerate peace and tranquillity. Their love for him was so great that when the Caliph `Uthmaan (May Allah bepleased with him) wanted to discharge him of his office, they surrounded himand said, "Stay with us and don't go. We will protect you against anything that you don't like." But lbn Mas'uud gave them an answer that really reflected his greatness and piety. He said, "He has the right of obedience on me. There will be turbulence coming and I hate to be the first to open the door toit."