Narrated Abu Huraira: While we were sitting with the Prophet Surat Al-Jumu'a was revealed to him, and when the Verse, And He (Allah) has sent him (Muhammad) also to other (Muslims).....' (62.3) was recited by the Prophet, I said, Who are they, O Allah's Messenger ? The Prophet did not reply till I repeated my question thrice. At that time, Salman Al-Farisi was with us. So Allah's Messenger put his hand on Salman, saying, If Faith were at (the place of) Ath-Thuraiya (pleiades, the highest star), even then (some men or man from these people (i.e. Salman's folk) would attain it.
Read More..Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet said. Then some men from these people would attain it.
Read More..Narrated Jabir bin `Abdullah: A caravan of merchandise arrived at Medina on a Friday while we were with the Prophet All the people left (the Prophet and headed for the caravan) except twelve persons. Then Allah revealed:-- 'But when they see some bargain or some amusement they disperse headlong to it.' ..(62.11)
Read More..Narrated Zaid bin Arqam: While I was taking part in a Ghazwa. I heard `Abdullah bin Ubai (bin Abi Salul) saying. Don't spend on those who are with Allah's Messenger , that they may disperse and go away from him. If we return (to Medina), surely, the more honorable will expel the meaner amongst them. I reported that (saying) to my uncle or to `Umar who, in his turn, informed the Prophet of it. The Prophet called me and I narrated to him the whole story. Then Allah's Messenger sent for `Abdullah bin Ubai and his companions, and they took an oath that they did not say that. So Allah's Messenger disbelieved my saying and believed his. I was distressed as I never was before. I stayed at home and my uncle said to me. You just wanted Allah's Messenger to disbelieve your statement and hate you. So Allah revealed (the Sura beginning with) 'When the hypocrites come to you.' (63.1) The Prophet then sent for me and recited it and said, O Zaid! Allah confirmed your statement.
Read More..Narrated Zaid bin Arqam: I was with my uncle and I heard `Abdullah bin Ubai bin Salul, saying, Don't spend on those who are with Allah's Messenger that they may disperse and go away from him. He also said, If we return to Medina, surely, the more honorable will expel the meaner. So I informed my uncle of that and then my uncle informed Allah's Messenger thereof. Allah's Messenger sent for `Abdullah bin Ubai and his companions. They swore that they did not say anything of that sort Allah's Messenger deemed their statement true and rejected mine. Thereof I became as distressed as I have never been before, and stayed at home. Then Allah revealed (Surat Al-Munafiqin): 'When the hypocrites come to you.....(63.1) They are the ones who say: Spend nothing on those who are with Allah's Messenger ..(63.7) Verily the more honorable will expel therefrom the meaner..' (63.7-8) Allah's Messenger sent for me and recited that Sura for me and said, Allah has confirmed your statement. 'That is because they believed, then disbelieved, so a seal was set on their hearts, therefore they understand not.' (63.3)
Read More..Narrated Zaid bin Arqam: When `Abdullah bin Ubai said, Do not spend on those who are with Allah's Messenger , and also said, If we return to Medina, I informed the Prophet of his saying. The Ansar blamed me for that, and `Abdullah bin Ubai swore that he did not say. I returned to my house and slept. Allah's Messenger then called me and I went to him. He said, Allah has confirmed your statement. The Verse: They are the one who say: Spend nothing......(63.7) was revealed.
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