Summary of Biography

I have narrated this previously, but I will mention the part here which is related to Hazrat Abu Dujanah (ra). Abu Dujanah (ra) was a resident of Medina and from among the Ansar. He accepted Islam before the migration to Medina. He had the honour of participating in the Battle of Badr alongside the Holy Prophet (sa) and displayed immense bravery. Similarly, he took part in the Battle of Uhud. When the momentum of the battle shifted, i.e. initially the Muslims had the upper hand and were winning, but owing to leaving one area exposed, the disbelievers attacked again and the momentum of the battle turned against the Muslims. Hazrat Abu Dujanah (ra) was among the group of companions who were near the Holy Prophet (sa) at this time. Whilst defending the Holy Prophet (sa), he became severely injured; however, despite those injuries, he never moved from his place. Once during a time of illness, he said to his friend, “Perhaps Allah the Almighty will accept two of my deeds; firstly, I never involve myself in any vain pursuits, nor do I backbite and talk about people behind their backs. Secondly, I never hold any malice or rancour in my heart against any of my fellow Muslims.”

(Friday Sermon, 16 March 2018, Al Fazl International, 6-12 April 2018, Vol. 25, Issue 14, p. 5)