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A Friend whose Life is Full of Torture
Khabbab bin al-Arat was a friend of the prophet who during the beginning of Islam, he became one of the friends whose soul was blessed because he had passed various tests during his life.
Khabbab bin al-Arat was born 36 years before the hijrah and died 37 AH, and became one of the young people who converted to Islam in the early days of Islam.
Similar to the story of the first Muslims, Khabbab often suffered persecution and torture from the Quraysh because of his faith.
Even Khabbab was tortured using hot iron by the Quraish infidels, including Umm Anmar, who was Khabbab's master.
Khabbab bin al-Arat was the son of al-Arat bin Jandalah bin Sa’ad bin Khuzaimah bin Ka’ab bin Sa’ad bin Zaid Manat, from the tribe of Tamim, and it is said that he was from Khuza’ah.
Khabbab belonged to a group of slaves traded in Mecca, He was bought by Umm Anmar Al-Khuzaiyah, an ally of ‘Auf ibn Abdi ‘Auf Az-Zuhry, his father Abdurrahman ibn Auf. Khabbab was the 6th or 20th person to convert to Islam.
He was tortured by his master when he complained to Prophet Muhammad SAW, praying: O Allah help Khabab.
Khabbab bin al-Arat participated in all the battles with the Prophet Muhammad. Even after the Prophet Muhammad SAW, died and the beginning of the period of Islamic conquest, Khabbab moved to Kufa to continue his struggle in spreading the religion of Islam.
Khabbab ibn al-Arat died in Kufa in 37 A. H., at the age of 73, and among the caliphs who had the body of Khabbab in his hands was Ali ibn Abi Talib.
He was the first to be buried outside Kufa, and has narrated 32 hadiths, two in Shahih Bukhari and 1 in Shahih Muslim.
The Book of Fadhilah Amal by Maulana Zakariyya al-Khandahlawi narrates, Khabab bin al-Arat RA calls him a friend whose body is full of blessings because through various trials and torments in the way of Allah.
It was experienced by Khabbab bin al-Arat when the beginning of Islam entered, and coincidentally, Khabbab converted to Islam when at that time there were still few people who accepted Islam.
That is why Khabbab was in a long time of suffering until it was finally freed from all kinds of torments.
In the Zakariyya, Khabbab bin al-Atar once wore armor, then lay in the hot sun. Sweat was pouring from his body. For so long he was tormented under the scorching sun, until the flesh on his back was blistered with the heat caused by the iron.
Khabab bin al-Arat was a slave belonging to a woman. When his master learned that he often saw the Prophet Muhammad, he punished him by stabbing Khabab from behind with a hot iron rod.
During the time of Caliph Umar bin Khattab RA, he asked Khabbab bin al-Arat to tell him how he suffered at the beginning of his conversion to Islam.
He replied, “Observate my back!”
Omar also looked at his back. As soon as he saw it, he said, “I've never seen the back like that.”
Khabbab bin al-Arat then continued his story: “I was dragged on a pile of embers until the fat and blood flowing from my back put out the fire.”
When Islam won and many gates of victory were reached, Khabab said: “It seems that Allah SWT has paid for our suffering. I fear it is only in this world and in the hereafter we will not get anything in return.”
Khabbab narrates: “When the Prophet shallallahu ‘alaihi wa sallam prayed for a very long time, not as usual. Then a friend asked him about his prayer.
Khabbab died at the age of 37. He was the first friend to be buried in Kuffah.
After his death, Ali ibn Abi Talib, RA once passed his grave and said: “Yes Lord, have mercy on Khabbab.” He enthusiastically accepted Islam and was willing to spend his time on pilgrimage, jihad and accepting all the suffering and hardships.
The one who always remembers the day of the end and prepares to receive his book of practice full of blessings, he lives this life by accepting it as it is, and he is very pleased with his Lord.
Furthermore, Zakariyya explained the meaning of this story. According to him, the main purpose of RA friends is actually only the pleasure of Allah. “Everything is done just for his pleasure.”
Khabbab was a very zuhudic friend and adhered to the principle of simple life in the early days of Islam. The luxury he gained at the end of his life made him his own relatives and friends, and before he received the world's gift, he had already walked in front of him and felt uneasy. When he was alive, he received the wealth of the world.
He said: “In the name of Allah, I never close it with a thread, and I never obstruct anyone who asks (her property).” At the end of his life, when he saw Tears running down his cheeks, as he shrouded the shroud.
She said; “Look at my shroud. The shroud of uncle Hamzah the Apostle was not his at the time of the martyr, only the grey buda with the tips of his feet when he covered his head. Everything open. Instead, when he closed it. feet, his head was visible?”
Once upon a time, Khabbab bin al-Arat complained about the severity of the torture faced to the Prophet SAW. Then the Prophet said: “Wahai Khabbab, before you, the men of the head were combed with an iron comb so that his flesh was detached from his bones, but they did not deviate from his faith. Some were even cut off by the neck until they were beheaded but they remained steadfast in their faith. Indeed Allah SWT will win this battle of faith until one day people travel from Shana’ to Hadramaut without fear except to Allah until wolves can coexist with goats (without preying on them). Really you guys are the ones in a hurry.”
After hearing the words of the Prophet, Khabbab bin al-Arat was sincere in his suffering and steadfast in his faith. When Islam achieved success and abundant riches, Khabbab sat down in tears and said: “It seems like God has rewarded us for all the suffering we experience. I fear we no longer have the reward we will achieve in the afterlife when we receive all the luxuries!”
Afterwards, Khabbab placed all his property in an open part of his house and announced that anyone who needed it could take it without permission. He said, “For God's sake I won't tie him with a rope, and I won't deny the person who asks/takes!”
When Khabbab bin al-Arat was freed from his slavery because Abu Bakr redeemed and freed him, he studied the Qur’an and then became one of the experts in reading the Qur’an. She taught Fatimah bint Khathtab and her husband Al-Qur’an when Umar beat them both for Islam. But this event was precisely the driver of Umar's entry into Islam.
The Prophet, and other companions sought to free the believing slaves. One of them was Khabbab bin al-Arat who was redeemed by Abu Bakr ra of Ummi Anmar with his own money and then released him.
Freed from slavery, he learned the Quran and eventually became one of those who knew how to read the Quran. She taught Fatimah bint Khathtab and her husband Al-Qur’an when Umar beat them both for Islam. But this event was precisely the driver of Umar's entry into Islam.
Khabab bin al-Arat always participated in wars such as the Battle of Badr, the Battle of Uhud (Battle of Uhud) and the Battle of Khandaq (Battle of Khandaq).
He was hardly left behind in the various battles on the jihadist field. In the Battle of Badr, he was responsible for guarding the Prophet's camp on the night before the battle.
Every time Khabbab participated in the war, he always accompanied the Prophet and took care of the Prophet's safety in earnest. And when he was mandated, he did not miss it, even though life was at stake.
He embraced Islam willingly and enthusiastically. He also moved to Medina in full obedience. He then lived his life as a mujahid. He went through many difficult trials, but he endured them with patience and fortitude.
That is the story of Khabbab bin al-Arat championing the religion of Islam.
From the story of Khabbab, we can take a lesson, in the principle of life. In addition, of course, what has been Nab to his friends and enemies, will have a continuing impact on us, especially intercession later. Aamij!
