Burial of Her Loved Ones
When the light of Islam enters the heart even an unbeliever becomes convinced to fight in the way of Allah (swt). Amr ibn Jamuh (ra) who took his time to embrace Islam was now determined to fight in the way of Allah (swt). The Battle of Badr was all set to take place. Amr (ra) was also preparing to participate in the fight against the unbelievers. His family, however, feared for his safety. He had a fault in one of his legs and could not walk properly. They pleaded before him to not participate in the battle. And when he did not listen to the family, the family took the case to the Prophet (sa). The Prophet (sa) looking at his condition advised Amr (ra) to stay behind. And so the determined warrior surrendered before his leader (sa).
When the news of victory at Badr reached Madina, Amr (ra) was both thrilled and saddened. He had missed his chance to participate in the first battle of Islam.
As determined as he was he did not let go of his desire of martyrdom. The Battle of Uhud was around the corner. He again started preparing for it. His family again pleaded before him and recited the verse that excuses the weak from participating in a battle. This time Amr (ra) went to the Prophet (sa) to complain about his family. He shared that he wanted to see himself walking crippled in the Paradise. When Rasoolullah (sa) noticed his sincere desire he stopped the family from preventing him from participating in the battle. He said that it might be that Allah (swt) willed martyrdom for him.
Amr (ra) had been granted the permission. He entered the battlefield with his sons as a lion surrounded by his cubs. Since his intention was sincere, he was granted martyrdom along with Hind’s brother Abu Jabir ibn Abdullah (ra).
Aisha (ra) narrates that on the day of Uhud she saw a woman leading two camels that were carrying some load. Aisha (ra) asked her what the news was. The woman replied that everything was alright. Allah (swt) had granted victory to His Messenger (sa) and the believers, and some people of the faith were granted martyrdom. Saying this, the woman started weeping. It was Hind (ra) carrying the bodies of her husband Amr (ra) and brother Abu Jabir (ra).
Hind (ra) spent the rest of the days of her life in fasting and worship, until eventually she met her Lord (swt).
Lessons to draw: We learn that we should never underestimate the power of one’s goodness. At one time where the family was concerned about Amr’s faith, Amr (ra) preceded the family in entering Jannah. Moreover, we are again reminded of watching our tongues when we lose someone or something. Hind (ra) did not immediately say that she was carrying the bodies of her loved ones rather she said that Allah (swt) had granted victory to the believers and martyrdom to some. Here was a woman clear in her mind about the reality of this life. She knew eventually all of us will leave this Earth. She continued performing her duties. Life for her had not end.
(Adapted from the book: Seerat e Sahabiyat k Darakshan Pehlu by and the lectures of Dr. Farhat Hashmi: Seerat e Sahabiyat)
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