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Umm Hamidah, the mother of Imam Musa Kadhim (a.s.) saw Abu Baseer enter the house. She knew him as one of the most pious and trusted companions of her husband, Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.).

Imam Ja'far Sadiq (a.s.) had passed away, after being poisoned: but at that time, Abu Baseer had not been in town. So he had come now to offer his condolences. He wept bitterly as he remembered the Imam (a.s.).

The Poor Man Said . . .

It was a usual meeting. The Prophet (s.a.w.) was in his place and his companions gathered around him to hear the words of wisdom and guidance. Suddenly a poor man in rags appeared, saluted the assembly.

The End of Friendship

No one thought that this friendship would ever end. They were always seen together. One of them was not even personally known to the people. They called him 'the friend of ..."

Behlool

Behlool liked to visit the graveyards. "People here are good friends," he used to say. "They do not backbite."

Once, he sat in a corner of a graveyard and with a long heavy stick started probing some of the old skulls which lay scattered about. Harun Rashid, the king, passed by and saw him. Then he asked, "O Behlool! What are you doing?"

Junaid and Behlool

Behlool simulated madness, though he was not mad. Junaid a scholar and Sufi or repute, knew him very well. One day as they met, Junaid requested him to give him some counsel and admonition.

"You do no need any advice. You are a well known Aalim." Behlool said.

The Greedy and The Deserters of Ohud

In the Battle of Ohud, the Prophet (s.a.w.) ordered some archers to picket the rear defile of the mountain. "Do not move from here in any circumstances for the enemy might strike from behind these narrow passages." However, when the archers saw that the enemy was retreating, they thought the battle was over. They deserted their places and busied themselves collecting the spoils of war. This eagerness turned the tide against the Muslims.

Abu Lahab - Bitter and Humiliated

Abu Lahab, the uncle of the Prophet (s.a.w.) was his inveterate enemy. In the early days of Islam, whenever the Prophet (s.a.w.) came to the market place to proclaim Oneness of Allah and denounce idolatry, Abu Lahab would follow him and announce: "O people! This young man is an impostor do not listen to him."

The Neighbor

Seyyid Jawad Ameli, a great Mujtahid, was having his dinner when someone knocked at his door. A servant from his master, Ayatullah Seyyid Mahdi Bahrul Uloom appeared and said: "Your master has sent for you immediately. He has just sat down for his dinner but refuses to eat till he sees you."

Abu Dhar's Thirst

In the expedition of Tabuk, some Muslims contrived excuses for not accompanying the Holy Prophet (SAW). Others who had joined in reluctantly, deserted after having gone with the expedition for some distance.

The Guard in Prayer

Jabir bin Abdullah says that in the Battle of Dhat-ur-Ruqa' the Holy Prophet (SAW) asked his companions to rest for the night on a plain surrounded by the mountains." "Who will volunteer to guard us tonight?" The Holy Prophet (SAW) asked.

Immediately, two companions, namely Ammar bin Yathir and Abbad bin Bishr came forward and volunteered to stand guard while the army of Islam slept.

The Brave and Dedicated Women of Islam

Hind, the daughter of Amru bin Haram, was steadily advancing from Ohud towards Madina. She walked by the side of the camel upon which lay dead bodies of her husband Amru bin Jamuh, her son and her brother:

On her way, she met some women who were going towards Ohud to find the results of the battle. One asked:
"O Hind, where are you going?"
"To Madina, to bury my husband, my brother and my son", she said.

Allegiance of Women

Abdur Rahman bin Ka'b bin Malik used to lead his blind father to Jumu'a prayers regularly. Every time his father heard Adhan on Friday, he would say: "May Allah bless As'ad bin Zurarah." This continued for many years till one day Abdur Rahman asked:
"Father, why do you remember As'ad and pray for him at Jumu'a prayers?"

Too Late

Abu Basir A'asha was one of the great poets of the pre-Islamic era. One of his poems known as 'LAMIYYA" is classified among the ten great epics of Arabia. In his famous eulogy of the Holy Prophet (SAW) he says:

"Whenever you halt to rest at the door of the son of Hashim, you feel relaxed, and are blessed with his magnanimity....
From him comes charity you cannot miss, and the benefit. And what you gain today, is not refused tomorrow ..."

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