Exemplary Mother Anas bin Malik

Who among us knows Anas bin Malik radhiallahu ‘anhu, a loyal aide of the Prophet sallallaahu‘ alaihi wa sallam and one of his close friends?

Anas is one of the seven friends who most narrated the hadith of the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam. He is the last friend who died in Basra after more than a hundred years.

Like a college, Anas bin Malik has "graduated" great scholars in history. For example, Hasan Al-Basri, Ibn Sirin, Ash-Sya'bi, Abu Qilabah, Makhul, Umar bin Abdul Aziz, Thabit Al-Bunani, Ibn Shihab Az-Zuhri, Qatadah As-Sadusi, and others.

Since his first meeting with the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam, Anas immediately became his closest person. He was not merely a loyal servant of the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam. More than that, he seemed to be his "personal assistant". As a personal assistant, surely the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam specialized Anas in certain problems unknown to other friends.

Anas is a lucky friend thanks to the prayer of the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam. He prayed, "O God, multiply the wealth and offspring, and extend his age." Armed with the Prophet's prayer, he gathered several features: longevity, many children, abundant wealth, and extensive knowledge.

That said, he reached 103 years old. His descendants reach hundreds of people. In fact, according to the narrative of one of his daughters named Umainah, since his father had descended until he arrived at Hajjaj bin Yusuf in Basrah, 129 of his grandchildren had been buried.

Regarding his wealth, it is narrated that Anas had a garden that produced fruit twice a year, even though other gardens were only once. In addition, the garden also gives off a fragrant scent of musk.



One of his closest students, Tsabit Al-Bunani, said, "There is someone who wants to assess Anas's land. So the person asked, "Did your land experience drought?" But without saying much, Anas immediately stepped into a field. He then prayed then raised his hands while praying to Allah. Then immediately a giant cloud appeared that covered the ground. A moment later the rain fell so hard that Anas's oasis was filled with water, even though it was the dry season. Anas then sent a portion of his family to check to what extent the area affected by the rain. It turned out that the rain barely exceeded his own land. "

Obviously, this is God's word for Anas, and this story is true because it is narrated from two different paths and both are authentic. As stated by Adz-Dzahabi in his Siyar.

Behind him is Ummu Sulaim, his mother

Children are not born from a hemisphere. His intelligence does not just appear. There was a big role from Ummu Sulaim, the mother of Anas bin Malik, who colored the character's life. In his Siyar, Adz-Dzahabi narrates with his sanad from Anas.

He said, "Once the Prophet visited Umm Sulaim's house. As soon as my mother found out about the visit of the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam, he immediately presented him dates and samin oil. ‘Just return your dates and samin oil to where they were, because I was fasting, 'said the Prophet sallallaahu‘ alaihi wa sallam to my mother. After that, the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam rose to one side of my house, then prayed the two rak'ah sunnah and prayed for the good of Umm Sulaim and his family.

So, the mother said to her, ai O Messenger of Allah, I have a special gift for you. ‘What is that?’ Asked the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam. ‘People who are ready to help you, Anas, 'answered the mother.

Immediately it was the Prophet sallallaahu aih alaihi wa sallam offering prayers for me, so that there was not a single one left from the kebab world and the hereafter but he prayed for me. ‘O Allah, gift him wealth and offspring, and bless both of them for him, 'said the Prophet sallallaahu‘ alaihi wa sallam in his prayer. Thanks to this prayer, I became the most wealthy Ansar, "Anas said, ending his story.

In another narrative, Anas bin Malik recounts, "When the Prophet sallallaahu‘ alaihi wa sallam arrived in Medina I was only eight years old. At that time, the mother led me to face the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam while saying,‘ O Messenger of Allah, there is no remaining Ansar unless it comes to you with a special gift. However, I can't give you a present except my son, so take him and have him help you whenever you want. '

It was also told that at that time, Umm Sulaim had covered Anas with half his headscarf, and had partially wrapped it in his gown, then presented it to the Messenger of Allah.

Allah is the Greatest!! How great his love for the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam was that he was willing to present his baby who was only eight years old. Really, his attitude is a valuable lesson for everyone who preaches "love the Apostle", but is reluctant to sacrifice for him. May Allah bless you, O Ummul Sulaim.



Get to know Umm Sulaim

Ibn Abdil Barr said that historians differed on the actual name of Um Sulaim, whether his name was Sahlah, Rumailah, Rumaitsah, Unaifah, or Mulaikah? However, what is clear is that the nickname is Rumaisha or Ghumaisha.

He is one of the inhabitants of Jannah, as implied in the following hadith,

عن جابر بن عبد الله رضي الله عنهما قال قال النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم رأيتني دخلت الجنة فإذا أنا بالرميصاء امرأة أبي طلحة

From Jabir, that the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam said," When I entered jannah, I suddenly saw there was Rumaisha ', wife of Abu Talha. "(Narrated by Al-Bukhari).

وعن ثابت عن أنس عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال دخلت الجنة فسمعت خشفة فقلت من هذا قالوا هذه الغميصاء بنت ملحان أم أنس بن مالك

In the hadith of Anas it is said, that when entering jannah, the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam heard the sound of someone's uncomplicated. "Whose voice is this?" He asked. The angels said, "That's the voice of Ghumaisha 'binti Milhan, mother of Anas bin Malik." (Narrated by Muslim).

Umm Sulaim is a brilliant woman. Besides being smart, he is also patient and courageous. These three noble qualities declined to Anas and colored his temperament later on. Yes, intelligence usually produces intelligence, patience gives birth to patience, and courage gives birth to courage.

Before marrying Abu Talha, her husband was Malik bin Nadhar, Anas's father. When Islamic da'wah was heard by Ummul Sulaim, he and his people immediately declared their Islam. Umm Sulaim then offered Islam to her husband who was still idolatrous. But unexpectedly, Malik was angry with him and left him. Malik finally went to the land of Syria and died there.

Intelligence of Umm Sulaim

After his first husband died, Umm Sulaim married Abu Talha. When asking for his hand, Abu Talha was still in a state of idolatry. So that Ummul Sulaim refused his proposal until Abu Talha wanted to convert to Islam. Anas tells this story from his mother.

"It's really inappropriate for a polytheist to marry me. Do you not know, O Abu Talha, that your idols are carved by slaves from my tribe, "Ummul Sulaim sneered. "Even if you flare with fire, he will burn," he continued again.

So Abu Talha turned to his house. However, the words of Ummul Sulaim were deeply imprinted on his heart. "That's true," he murmured. Shortly thereafter, Abu Talha declared his Islam. "I have accepted the religion that you offer," Abu Talha said to Umm Sulaim. Then their marriage took place. "And Um Sulaim did not ask for anything dowry besides the Islamic nature of Abu Talha," said Anas.



The fortitude of Um Sulaim

From his marriage to Ummul Sulaim, Abu Talha was blessed with two children. One of them he admired very much, his name was Abu ‘Umair. But unfortunately, Abu ‘Umair did not live long. He was called by God when he was a child.

Anas said, "Once, Abu‘ Umair was seriously ill. When the call to prayer reverberates, Abu Talha usually goes to the mosque. On the way to the mosque, his son (Abu ‘Umair) was called by Allah.

Ummul Sulaim quickly dressed the body of his son, then laid him on the bed. He advised Anas not to tell Abu Talha about the death of his favorite child. Then, he prepared a dinner meal for her husband.

After returning from the mosque, as usual Abu Talha ate his dinner and then married his wife. At the end of the night, Ummul Sulaim said to her husband, "What do you think about the Fulan family, they borrow something from other people, but when asked, they do not want to return it, object to the withdrawal of the loan."

"They have acted unfairly," Abu Talha said.

"Know, in fact your son is a loan from God, and now God has taken it back," Umul Sulaim said softly.

"Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un ... All praise be to you, O God, "Abu Talha said with resignation.

Blessed descendants

After delivering the departure of his baby, the next day Abu Talhah faced the Messenger of Allah sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam. When he met him face to face, he said, "May Allah bless you both tonight." So, that night Umm Sulaim was pregnant again, containing Abdullah bin Abu Talha.

After giving birth to her baby, Umm Sulaim told Anas to meet the Prophet by carrying the tiny baby while carrying a few dates ma ajwah. Anas said, "When I arrived at the house of the Prophet sallallaahu aih alaihi wa sallam, I found that he was giving the camel a stamp."

"O Messenger of Allah, last night Um Sulaim gave birth to his child," I said. So he picked up the dates that I brought and chewed with his saliva, then fed the baby. The little baby suck the date with the tip of her tongue. So the Prophet smiled while saying, "Indeed, the favorite food of the Ansar is dates."

"Name him, O Messenger of God," I told him.

"His name is Abdullah," replied the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam.

The Prophet's prayer to Abu Talha turned out to not only make him have children. However, the child (Abdullah) later grew into a righteous child who was blessed with seven descendants who were righteous. According to the narrator of one narrator named ‘Abayah, the seven sons of Abdullah bin Abi Talhah had observed the Koran when they were little.

Courage of Ms. Sulaim

The figure of a woman like Umm Sulaim is difficult to match. Besides being intelligent and patient, he is also a brave man. Anas relates that one day Abu Talha passed Umm Sulaim during the Hunain war. He saw that there was a knife in his hand, then Abu Talha immediately reported to the Prophet about Ummul Sulaim, "O Messenger of Allah, see Ummul Sulaim out of the house carrying a knife," Abu Talha said.

"O Messenger of Allah, I prepared this knife to tear the idolaters who dare to approach me," replied Um Sulaim.

According to Adz-Dhahabi, Umm Sulaim also took part in the battle of Uhud with the Prophet. At that time he was also found carrying a knife.

The love of Umm Sulaim towards the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam

As mentioned earlier, Ummul Sulaim presented his son Anas to the Prophet sallallaahu aih alaihi wa sallam, even though he was only eight or ten years old. This was clearly encouraged by his great love for the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam.

On another occasion, once upon a time, the Messenger of Allaah alaihi wa sallam took a nap at the home of Ummul Sulaim. Because Umm Sulaim is a modest woman, she only has a leather mat as the bedspread of the Prophet. Because of the heat, the Prophet sallallaahu aih alaihi wa sallam sweated to wet the mat, then he woke up. Seeing the sweaty mat earlier, immediately Umm Sulaim took a bottle and then painstakingly squeezed the mat and collected the Nabawi sweat in the bottle.



Seeing his actions, the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam asked in amazement," What are you doing? "

"I am taking blessings that come out of your body," replied Um Sulaim.

It is reported that Umm Sulaim then mixed the Prophet's sweat in his fragrance.

Anas said that the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam had never entered the house of another woman besides Umm Sulaim. When asked, he said that he was sorry for Umm Sulaim, because his siblings were killed in a war with him.

Adz-Dzahabi mentioned that his sibling was named Haram bin Milhan who was martyred in the Bi'r Ma'unah tragedy. He was the one who said, "By God, I'm lucky!" When he was stabbed by the spear from behind to penetrate his chest.

One time, the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam entered the home of Umm Sulaim. There, he saw a flurry of water hanging on the wall, then he drank it while standing. So immediately Umm Sulaim took the flurry and cut the geriba's mouth in contact with the mouth of the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam, then saved it.

Look at how his love for the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam, until he did not waste anything related to his noble body.

The same thing happened to his son, Anas. Once upon a time, Anas said, "I never missed one night, but I dreamed of meeting my beloved (the Prophet sallallaahu aih alaihi wa sallam)." Then, tears widened.

It is also reported that Anas wears a ring engraved on him, ‘Muhammadun Rasulullah’. So every time I want to defecate, the ring is released.

Ummul Sulaim's Scientific Heritage

According to Adz-Dhahabi, Um Sulaim narrated fourteen hadith from the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam. One of them is muttafaq ‘alaih, one special hadith narrated by al-Bukhari, and two hadiths by Muslims.

Umm Sulaim died at the time of the Caliphate of Uthman ibn Affan. May Allah bless him and place him in the highest paradise, along with the Prophets, Siddiqin, martyrdom, and piety.