Kisah Sahabat Nabi yang Selalu Sabar dan Bersyukur | KISAH BIJAK | BIJAK TV

Summary

In this deeply moving tale narrated by Ibn Hibban, Abdullah bin Muhammad encounters a sick and impoverished man in Egypt who, despite his suffering, expresses gratitude to Allah for his blessings. Upon learning that the man's son has been killed by lions, Abdullah reflects on the story of Prophet Job and the man's unwavering patience. The man, revealed to be Abu Qilabah, a humble companion of Ibn Abbas who refused a high position as a judge, dies peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of faith. The story highlights themes of patience, gratitude, and the rejection of worldly power for spiritual devotion.

Takeaways

• 😀 A man in a remote desert tent, severely ill and in pain, remains grateful to Allah despite his hardships.
• 😀 The man expresses that, even if calamities like drowning, a volcano, or a collapsing sky were to strike, he would still be grateful to Allah.
• 😀 Abdullah, the narrator, asks the man what blessings he is thankful for despite his suffering, and the man answers with gratitude for his ability to speak dhikr (remembrance of Allah).
• 😀 The man’s son, who leads him to prayer and takes care of him, has been missing for three days, prompting Abdullah to search for him.
• 😀 After searching, Abdullah finds the man's son, who has been killed by wild lions.
• 😀 Abdullah asks the man about his thoughts on Prophet Job, who faced similar hardships, and the man responds with patience and faith.
• 😀 Despite the tragic loss of his son, the man expresses gratitude, saying his son did not disobey Allah and thus avoided punishment.
• 😀 After the man dies, Abdullah faces the challenge of handling the body and is helped by four men who arrive on horseback.
• 😀 The four men, upon seeing the man’s face, recognize him as Abu Qilabah, a revered companion of Ibn Abbas, known for his humility and rejection of a prestigious judge position.
• 😀 Abu Qilabah's life was marked by humility and devotion, and he chose a simple life away from wealth and power, ultimately passing away in Egypt, leaving behind a legacy of faith.
• 😀 Abdullah and the four men wash, shroud, and bury Abu Qilabah, honoring him for his commitment to Allah despite the worldly offers he rejected.

Q & A

Who narrated the story in the script?

The story was narrated by Ibn Hibban in the book 'Asyiqol'.

Where did the narrator encounter the poor man?

The narrator encountered the poor man in the border area of Harris region in Egypt.

What was the condition of the man the narrator found?

The man was severely ill, with swollen hands and feet, hard hearing, and blindness.

What was the man's response when the narrator asked what blessings he was grateful for?

The man replied that despite his suffering, he was grateful for being able to recite dhikr, having a child who led him to the mosque, and having a child who fed him.

What happened to the man's son?

The man's son was found dead, eaten by a lion, after the narrator searched for him.

How did the man react when he learned of his son's death?

The man remained patient and expressed gratitude that his son did not disobey Allah.

What did the man say before he died?

Before dying, the man said, 'Alhamdulillah that he did not leave me descendants who disobey Allah so that he is punished in hell.'

Who helped the narrator with the man's body?

Four men passed by and helped the narrator with the man's body, after recognizing the man.

What did the four men say when they saw the man's face?

They gasped, kissed his face, and remarked that his face had always prostrated to Allah, his eyes had always bowed in worship, and his body had prostrated while people were asleep.

Who was the man that the narrator found?

The man was Abu Qilabah, a friend of Ibn Abbas, who had refused the position of a judge appointed by the Caliph.