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Known as Pre-Islamic Bandits
Abu Dharr Al-Ghifari was from the Ghifar tribe (known as pre-Islamic bandits). He accepted Islam voluntarily, he was one of the first companions to accept Islam. He went to meet the Prophet Muhammad directly in Mecca to declare his Islam.
After embracing Islam, Abu Dharr al-Ghifari traveled around Mecca shouting that he was a Muslim, angering the Quraysh and beating him. With the help of Abbas ibn Abdul Muttalib, Abu Dharr Al-Ghifari was freed from the tribe of Quraysh, after the Quraysh learned that the beaten man was from the tribe of Ghifar.
Abu Dharr Al-Ghifari participated in most of the battles in the life of Prophet Muhammad. He was known for his absolute loyalty to the Prophet.
This allegiance was shown by Abu Dharr Al-Ghifari depicted during the Muslim army's journey to the battlefields of Tabuk against the Byzantine Empire. It was the height of summer that caused his donkey to experience fatigue, seeing that, Abu Dharr Al-Ghifari willingly walked while carrying his luggage.
He was exhausted and fell before the Prophet, but the Prophet said that the liquid pouch was full. When asked why not drink the liquid, the figure who often criticized the arbitrary ruler said: “In the way, I found the source. I drink fluids and I feel good.
Then I swore I would not drink this liquid again until the Prophet SAW drank it. With haru, the Prophet said: “You came alone, you lived alone, and you will die alone”. But a group of pious people from Iraq will take care of your funeral.
Thus, Abu Dharr Al-Ghifary was named as a faithful friend of the Prophet, who devoted his life to Islam.
It is not known exactly when Abu Dharr al-Ghifari was born. History only records that he was born and lived not far from the caravan of Mecca, Syria. However, the dark history of Abu Dharr Al-Ghifari is inseparable from the existence of his family.
Abu Dharr Al-Ghifari, who grew up in the family of the great thief Al Ghiffar at the time, committed acts of violence and terror to meet the needs of his daily life. Therefore, Abu Dhar Al-Ghifari who was originally known as Jundab, in addition Abu Dhar Al-Ghifari is also known as a master robber, and often conducts acts of terror in surrounding countries.
However, Jundab or Abu Dharr Al-Ghifari is basically a loyal figure. The damage and suffering as a result of his behavior later became a turning point in his life.
In fact, he not only regretted all his bad behavior, but invited his colleagues to follow in his footsteps. This attitude caused great anger in his tribe, and forced Abu Dharr al-Ghifari to leave his homeland.
Together with his mother and brother, Anis Al Ghifar, Abu Dhar Al-Ghifari emigrated to Upper Nejed, Saudi Arabia. This is the first exodus of Abu Dharr al-Ghifari to seek the truth. In Upper Nejed, Abu Dharr Al-Ghifari did not stay long. Although many of his ideas were considered revolutionary, they were often opposed by the local people.
Hearing the news of the arrival of Islam, Abu Dharr Al-Ghifari thought about this new religion. At that time, the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad had begun to shake the city of Mecca and cause a wave of anger throughout the Arabian Peninsula.
Abu Dharr Al-Ghifari who craved the truth, immediately interested in the Prophet, and wanted to meet the Prophet SAW. He traveled to Mecca and occasionally visited the Ka’bah. For a month, he studied the personality and advice of the Prophet thoroughly. At that time, the people of Makkah were in a hostile atmosphere.
Ka’bah at that time was filled with idols and frequented by the idolaters of the tribe of Quraysh, so it became a popular meeting place, the Prophet also went there.
As expected, Abu Dharr Al-Ghifari had the opportunity to meet the Prophet. And it was then that he converted to Islam and went on to become one of the most persistent and courageous fighters.
Even before he converted to Islam, he began to oppose idolatry. He said, “I used to pray for three years before I had the honor to see the Prophet of Islam.” Since then, Abu Dharr Al-Ghifari devoted himself to Islam.
Ibn Abbas r.a spoke to us: Do you want to tell the story of the conversion of the remnants of Abu Dharr to Islam? We answer: “Ya”
Abu Dharr al-Ghifari said, “I am a man from the tribe of Ghifar. We heard that someone claimed to be a prophet in Mecca. That guy, talk to him and then tell me the news. ” He went to see him and came back, I asked him for proof, “What news do you bring?” he said,
“Yes Lord, I saw a man who invites against the truth and forbids to bad deeds”, I told him: “You have not satisfied my curiosity with this little information”.
I took a bag of money and a stick and went to Mecca. I don't know who he is and what kind of prophet he is, and I don't want to ask anyone about it.
I continued to drink the zam-zam liquid and stayed around Ka’bah. Then Ali walked past me, she asked me for information: ‘You seem like a stranger here? ‘I myself replied ‘Ya’.
He took me to his own house and followed him. He didn't ask me anything, nor did I tell him.
The next morning, I returned to the Ka’bah to ask everyone about the Prophet who had been there, but no one said anything about him, Ali walked past me again and asked,
”Is there someone who has not yet found his place of residence?, Himself says,’Nak’.
He said, “Let's come closer to me”.
Then he asked, “What business do you have here? What made you come to this city?’.
“If you can keep my secret, then yourself will say”,
‘We heard that there was someone in this city who claimed to be a prophet. Then I sent one of my brothers to talk to him and when he came back, he brought unpleasant news. Be yourself by thinking of meeting him in person.”
Ali said, “You've reached your destination, I'm ready to meet him now, so follow me and wherever you enter somewhere, come in after me. If I find someone who might bother you, I'll stand on the wall pretending to patch your shoes (as a warning sign) and you should leave.” immediately
So Ali continued and I followed him until he entered somewhere and I entered with him with the prophet to whom I said: “Explain to me the nature of Islam”.
When he explained it, I immediately announced that I was converting to Islam.
The Prophet said: “O Abu Dharr, keep your words secret and return to your homeland and when you hear our victory, return to us.”
“For the love of Dzat who sent you in truth, I myself will openly declare my Islam before them (the polytheists)”. What was left of Abu Dharr Al-Ghifari that was burning went to the Ka’bah, where many Quraysh people gathered, then shouted: “Hey, you are the Quraysh! I testified (Ashadu a la il - Allah wa ashadu anna Muhammadan wa Abduhu wa aposturuhu) that there is no God but Allah and I testify that Muhammad is the servant and messenger of Allah!’.
The people of Quraysh exclaimed: “Stop Sabi (That Muslim)! get up and beat me to death Al Abbas saw me and smashed his body into my body to protect me Then he faced.
After gaining the trust of the Prophet SAW, Abizar carried out the task of teaching Islam in his tribe. Despite many obstacles, the Abu Dharr Al-Ghifari mission was quite successful.
Not only his mother and brothers, but almost all of his tribe had successfully converted to Islam. This also placed him as one of the first and leading Islamic broadcasters in his tribe.
The Prophet himself greatly appreciated it, when he left Medina to enter “war kain”, he was appointed governor of the city.
Time is running out, the Prophet called Abu Dharr Al-Ghifari, while embracing him, the Prophet said, “Abizar will remain that way for the rest of his life.” The Prophet's words turned out to be true, Abizar remained moderate and very pious. During his life, he criticized the capitalist way of life, especially during the time of the third king, Usman ibn Affan, when the Quraysh lived in luxury.
For Abu Dharr al-Ghifari, the question of principle is inexorable. This is why this generous tycoon still maintains the principles of equal Islam. His interpretation of “People of Kanz” (about the concentration of wealth), in Attaubah's letter, caused controversy during the reign of Uthman, the third king.
Whoever likes to hoard gold and silver and does not use them according to the way of Allah, tell them that they will receive a terrible punishment. On that day their foreheads, sides, and backs will be marked with gold and silver.it will burn red and light very high, and it is said: This is what you have gathered for your good.
Taste the fruits you have gathered, accumulate wealth and take it wrong with the spirit of Islam. In this case, Abu Dharr Al-Ghifari did not want to compromise with the capitalism of Muslims in Syria led by Muawiyah at that time.
It is the duty of a true Muslim to share the excess of his wealth among his brothers, my poor brother.
To strengthen his argument, Abu Dhar Al-Ghifari quotes an event in the time of the Prophet: “One day when the Prophet Akbar was walking with Abizar, the mountain of Ohad appeared.
The Prophet said to Abu Dharr Al-Ghifari, “If I have gold as heavy as that distant Mountain, I hope I do not need to see it and have it, unless it is necessary to pay a debt. The rest I will give to the servants of the Lord.”
During his life, Abu Dhar Al-Ghifari was known as a lover of the poor, this concern for the poor even became the attitude and personality of Abu Dhar Al-Ghifari.
It has become the culture of the Ghiffar people in the jahiliyah era to rob caravans passing by. Abu Dharr Al-Ghifari himself, before converting to Islam, often robbed the rich. However, the results were distributed to the poor. The culture dissolved as soon as they got to know Islam.
He still lives by the principle of simplicity and concern for the poor in his new territory, in Syria. But in this new place, he found Governor Muawiyah living a luxurious life.
Instead, he concentrated his strength with the help of a special class, and with that, they gathered an enormous treasure.
Abu Dharr al-Ghifari's egalitarian teachings moved the masses against the ruling elite and the bourgeoisie. Perseverance in principle makes Abizar to be “duri in bacon” for the local ruler.
When Muawiyah built his green palace, Al Khizra, one of the ahlus shuffah (a friend of the Prophet SAW who lived in the portico of the mosque of the Prophet) criticized the Caliph: “If you build If you build it with your own money, you will be able to do so, You’ is playing ‘israf’ (luxury).” Muawiyah was simply blown away and did not respond to the newspaper's warning.
Muawiyah tried very hard to stop Abu Dharr Al-Ghifari from following his advice. But egalitarians remain in principle. Then Muawiyah held a discussion between Abizar and the religious leaders.
Muawiyah forbade people to communicate or listen to the teachings of one of his companions during the conquest of Egypt, during the time of Caliph Umar ibn Khattab. Even so, the community still in droves waiting for his guidance.
Finally, Muawiyah complained to Caliph Usman, saying Abu Dharr Al-Ghifari was teaching class hatred in Syria, which he said could lead to dire consequences.
The courage and steadfast attitude of Abu Dhar Al-Ghifari then inspired great figures, such as Hasan Basri, Ahmad bin Hanbal, Ibn Taymiyyah and others. Therefore, it is not uncommon for Ali Ra's friends to say: “Today, there is no one in this world except Abu Dharr al-Ghifari who is not afraid of the accusations made by the religious criminals, even himself. No exception my body.”
