The virtues of Hazrat MUAWIYA RadhiAllahu Anhu
 

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This thread is dedicated to the virtues of one of the best companions of Rasoolullah http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...ilies/pbuh.gif : Muawiya http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...ilies/anhu.gif.


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The high status of the Sahaba:

The Sahaaba (رضي الله عنهم) are that eminent group of people concerning whom Allah Taála has declared His eternal blessings in the indomitable words of the Qurân. Therefore, any individual who challenges and casts aspersions concerning the position of a Sahaabi has in fact challenged Allah's decree in the Qurân.

Abdullah Ibn Umar (رضي الله عنهما) declares concerning the Sahaaba رضي الله عنهم:
'He who wishes to follow anyone, let him follow the companions of Muhammad (صلى الله عليه وسلم). They were the best and most prestigious of this Ummah. Their hearts were the purest; their knowledge the most profound; and they had the least formality about them (their humility was such that anyone could approach them). They were a nation whom Allah Ta'ala selected and chose for the companionship of His Nabi (صلى الله عليه وسلم) and for the propagation of His Deen. Imitate their characters and follow their way of life, for I swear an oath by the Lord of the Kaaba; the companions of Muhammad (صلى الله عليه وسلم) were truly on the straight path.'
(Hilya).


Muawiya رضي الله عنه is among the Sahaba who excelled individually:

Whilst the collective favours of the Sahaaba رضي الله عنهم upon this Ummah are innumerable, some individual Sahaaba رضي الله عنهم clearly excelled in their services of the Ummah. Amongst these noteworthy Sahaaba was Muawiya (رضي الله عنه) whose prestige and position in the eyes of Nabi (صلى الله عليه وسلم) was such that he was amongst those Sahaaba رضي الله عنهم to whom the delicate and tremendous task of writing down wahi (divine revelation of the Qurân) was entrusted. This special duty also necessitated his being regularly in the service of Nabi (صلى الله عليه وسلم) thus enabling his personality and character to be developed directly at the hands of the noble master (صلى الله عليه وسلم) himself.

Special Dua of Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم for Muawiya رضي الله عنه

Such was the love Nabi (صلى الله عليه وسلم) had for Ameer Muawiyah (رضي الله عنه) that
he was given the following beautiful and concise Dua by Nabi (صلى الله عليه وسلم):
'O Allah! make Mu'awiyah (رضي الله عنه), guided, a guider, and guide people through him'.
(Sahih Sunan at-Tirmidhi: 3/236; Majma' uz-Zawaaid)

Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم declares his and Allah Ta'ala's love for Muawiya رضي الله عنه

Hadrat Ameer Mu'awiyah ((رضي الله عنه)) was even privileged to be the brother-in-law of Nabi (صلى الله عليه وسلم) since Ummul Mu'mineen Hadrat Umme Habiba (رضي الله عنها), the sister of Mu'awiyah, was one of Nabi's (صلى الله عليه وسلم) noble wives (May Allaah be pleased with all of them).

Once Nabi (صلى الله عليه وسلم) came home to find Hadrat Ameer Mu'awiya (رضي الله عنه) with his sister رضي الله عنها. He asked her whether she loved him. To this Umme Habiba (رضي الله عنها) declared that he was her brother and therefore she definitely loved him. It was then that Mu'awiyah (رضي الله عنه) received tremendous glad tidings from Nabi (صلى الله عليه وسلم), where he said, 'Allah (سبحانه و تعالى) and His Rasool (صلى الله عليه وسلم) definitely love Mu'awiyah (رضي الله عنه).'
(Tabrani)

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Give a post a rock in sunniforum and people will argue even about it...!

If you guys wanna talk about yazeed, kindly do in another thread please.

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The following is an account of Hadhrat Ali http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...ilies/anhu.gif being described in front of Hadhrat Muawiyahhttp://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...ilies/anhu.gif. His reaction should exemplify the level of sincerity that resided in his heart.

"Tears flowed uncontrollably from the eyes of Hadhrat
Mu'aawiya onto his beard and he began wiping them away with his
sleeve. The people present were also choked with their weeping. Hadhrat
Mu'aawiya http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...ilies/anhu.gif then said, "That was indeed an accurate description of Abul
Hasan (Hadhrat Ali http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...ilies/anhu.gif). May Allaah http://www.discussworldissues.com/fo...lies/taala.gif have mercy on him. 0 Diraar,
what was your reaction to his death?" Hadhrat Diraar bin Damirah Kinaani
:rahm: replied, "I felt the anguish of a woman whose only child is slaughtered
in her lap, whose tears neither stop nor does her grief diminish." After saying
this, Hadhrat Diraar bin Damirah Kinaani :rahm: stood up and left."

(Taken from Hayaatus Shaabah)

Based on authentic chains according to Twelver Shia standards and from their own books:

Transmitted by Majlisi in "Bihar" (32/324); Burjardi "Jamiu ahadeth ash-shia" (13/93):

٢٩٧ - قرب الإسناد: ابن طريف عن ابن علوان عن جعفر عن أبيه أن عليا (عليه السلام) كان يقول لأهل حربه: إنا لم نقاتلهم على التكفير لهم ولم نقاتلهم على التكفير لنا ولكنا رأينا أنا على حق ورأوا أنهم على حق.
٢٩٨ - قرب الإسناد: بالاسناد قال: إن عليا لم يكن ينسب أحدا من أهل حربه إلى الشرك ولا إلى النفاق ولكنه كان يقول: هم إخواننا بغوا علينا. 297 - al-Humairi by his chain: ibn Tareef - Ibn Alwan - Jafar - Father - 'Ali (alaihi salam) used to say regarding those who fought against him: We do not fight with them because we make Takfeer on them, and we do not fight them because they make Takfeer on us. But we see that we are upon truth, and they see that they are upon truth.

298 - al-Humairi by his chain: 'Ali didn't attribute anyone from those who fought with him to shirk or to hypocrisy, but he used to say: Our brothers which revolted against us.

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Explanation: 'Ali (ra) and his team did not fight Mu'awiyah (a) and his team because they thought they were Kouffar or Mushrikeen or Munafiqeen, And Mu'awiyah (ra) and his team did not fight 'Ali (ra) and his team because they thought they were Kouffar or Mushrikeen or Munafiqeen. Each team saw that they were doing the right thing and that they were upon truth, 'Ali (ra) used to call his opponents as his "Brothers who transgressed against him."

Okay. So we don't know that much about the character of Yazid so we should not say anything. But about Muawiya, we can say many good things. Would you like to continue brother amr?

Aisha Bewley wrote a book in English on Muawiyya's (ra) good points called 'Muawiyya a Model for Islamic Governance'. I think it is published by Darul Taqwa books.

but anyone seeking to see Yazid in a good light is trying to rehabilitate someone who most likely killed the grandson of the Holy Prophet (saws), just because we do not curse him doesn't mean that we have to love him like we do the other Sahaba.

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The position of Yazid

With regards to your second question that; is it permissible to curse Yazid?

Firstly, it must be remarked here that this is not an issue on which one’s Iman depends, nor will one be asked on the day of Judgement as to what opinion one held about Yazid. This is a trivial matter, thus many scholars have advised to abstain from indulging and discussing the issue and concentrate on the more immediate and important aspects of Deen.

Secondly, it should be understood that there is a general and accepted principle among the scholars that it is impermissible to curse a Muslim no matter how great of a sinner he is.

Imam Nawawi (Allah have mercy on him) states:

“Cursing an upright Muslim is unlawful (haram) by unanimous consensus of all Muslims. The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him & give him peace) said: “Cursing a believer is like killing him” (Sahih al-Bukhari).

As far as the sinners are concerned, it is permissible (but not rewarded) to curse them in a general manner, such as saying “Allah curse the corrupt” or “Allah curse the oppressors” and so forth. It has been narrated in many narrations that the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him & give him peace) cursed sinners in a general manner. However, to curse a particular person who commits some act of disobedience, such as oppression, murder, adultery, etc, there is a difference of opinion. The Majority of Scholars Including Imam al-Ghazali hold the view that this is impermissible.

Yes, it will be permissible to curse a person regarding whom it has been decisively established that he died on disbelief (kufr), such as Abu Lahab, Abu Jahl, Pharaoh, Haman and their likes. (See: al-Adhkar by Imam Nawawi & Reliance of the traveller, P. 772-773).

In view of the above, if it is established that Yazid died as a non-believer or he regarded the killing of Sayyiduna Husain (Allah be pleased with him) permissible and died without repentance, then it would be permissible to curse him. However, it this is not established, then it would not be permissible.

Indeed some scholars did curse him (Sa’d al-Taftazani, for example, See: Sharh al-Aqa’id al-Nasafiyya, P. 2845), but the majority of the Ulama have cautioned against cursing him. Firstly, because it has not been decisively established that Yazid himself killed or ordered the unfortunate killing of Sayyiduna Husain (Allah have mercy on him). There are some reports that he expressed his remorse on the actions of his associates, and even if he did, then murder and other sins do not necessitate Kufr.

Imam al-Ghazali (Allah have mercy on him) states that it is even impermissible to say that Yazid killed or ordered the killing of Sayyiduna Husain (Allah be pleased with him) let alone curse him, as attributing a Muslim to a sin without decisive evidence is not permissible. (See: Sharh Bad al-Amali by Mulla Ali al-Qari, P. 123-125).

He further states:

“If it is established that a Muslim killed a fellow Muslim, then the understanding of the people of truth is that he does not become a Kafir. Killing is not disbelief, rather a grave sin. It could also be that a killer may have repented before death. If a disbeliever dies after repentance, then it is impermissible to curse him, then how could it permissible to curse a Muslim who may have repented from his sin. And we are unaware whether the killer of Sayyiduna Husain (Allah be pleased with him) died before or after repentance.” (ibid).

All of the above, whilst keeping in mind that (when cursing becomes permissible), it is not something that is obligatory (fard), necessary (wajib) or recommended (mandub). It only falls into the category of permissibility (mubah).

Therefore, it would best be to abstain from cursing Yazid, as there is no reward in cursing him, rather one should abstain from discussing about him altogether and concentrate on more practical aspects of Deen. May Allah Almighty give us the true understanding of Deen, Ameen.


And Allah Knows Best

Salam 'Aleykum,

I've heard a Hadith or maybe a saying by a renowned scholar that Mu'awiyah (ra) was in fact the best when it came to government, better than those who preceded him and those who succeeded him.

NOTE: Not superior or having more honor or virtue than the Rashidun, but better in government skills.

Wa Alaikum Assalam

I read it a few years ago but I think that its idea was pretty much that, and indirectly suggesting that there are things that present and future Muslim rulers could learn from him.

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Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم himself attesting the trustworthiness of Muawiya رضي الله عنه


Nabi (صلى الله عليه وسلم) once consulted with Abu Bakr (رضي الله عنه) and Umar (رضي الله عنه) regarding a certain matter. They were unable to give a suitable suggestion. Nabi (صلى الله عليه وسلم) then sent for Mu'wiyah (رضي الله عنه) saying:
'Consult Mu'awiyah (رضي الله عنه) in your affairs since he is trustworthy and reliable.'
(Tabrani, Bazzaar)

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Confidence of Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم in Muawiya رضي الله عنه



The confidence which Nabi (صلى الله عليه وسلم) had in him was of such a level that he even made Dua:
'O Allah endow him with the knowledge of the Qurân and grant him leadership of the lands.' (Tabrani)

Wa alaikumuy as-salam

Do you mean the following hadith?

Narrated Ibn Umar said: “I have not seen a better leader after the Prophet than Muawiya. It was said: Not even your father. He said: My father is better than Muawiya , but Muawiya is a better leader than him”

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hazrat muawiyah (ra) aur tareekhi haqaiq by mufti taqi usmani.pdf ...
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I found this here, it's useful and it contains the narration our brother posted above by ibn 'Umar (ra):

Many Muslims are ignorant when it comes to the status and high level of Muawiya Ibn Abi Sufyan –Radia Allahu Anhu-. They do injustice to him because of the fitnah that occurred between him and Ameer-ul-Momineen and the rightly guided Khalif Ali Ibn Abi Talib –Radia Allahu Anhu-.

Mauwiya did not want Khilafa nor did he object to the Imamate of Ali Ibn Abi Talib –Radia Allahu anhu-, rather he demanded retaliation against the killers of Uthman –Radia Allahu Anhu- and subsequently that they be handed over to him, and then he would pay allegiance to Ali –radia Allahu Anhu-. In this matter, truth was with Ali –Radia Allahu Anhu- as Ahlul Sunnah unanimously believe.

Ibn Asaker narrated that Abu Muslim Al-Khawlani came along with other men to Muwaiya – Radia Allahu Anhu- and said: " Do you compete with Ali or are you his like?

He said: No! By Allah I know that he is better than me and has more
right to rule than me. But do you not know that Uthman was killed unjustly, and I am his cousin and I am the one who demands his blood so go to him and ask him to hand over to me the murderers of Uthman and I will leave this matter to him.

So they came to Ali – Radia Allahi Anhu- and talked to him, but he
did not hand them over."

Ibn Katheer related from Jareer Ibn Abdul Hameed from Mugheera: “ When the news of the murder of Ali reached Muawiya he cried. His wife said: Why do you cry when you have fought against him? He said: Woe to you ! You do not realize what the people have lost of merit, feqh and knowledge (i.e by Ali’s –Radia Allahu Anhu- death)”

Imam Ahmad narrated from Al-Erbadh Ibn Sariya –Radia Allahu Anu-: I heard the Messenger of Allah –sala Allahu Alyhi Wa Salaam- say: O Allah! Teach Muawiya the Book and protect him from The Punishment”

And in Sunan Al-Tirmithi through a Saheeh chain from the narration of Abdul Rahman Ibn Umaiyra that the Prophet –Sala Allahu Alyhi Wa salaam- said: “ O Allah! Make him a guide and guide him and guide by him”

From Ibn Abbas: “Abu Sufyan said to the Prophet : Give me three. He said: Yes.” In that hadith it says: “And Muawiya! Let him to be a scribe in your presence. He said: Yes” – narrated by Muslim.

Ibn Asaker said: “ The most authentic tradition narrated about Mauwiya’s merit is the hadith of Abu Jamrah from Ibn Abbas that he was the scribe of the Prophet ” – related by Ibn Katheer in Al-Bidaya wal Nihaya.

He –Radia Allahu Anhu- was praised by many companions and Tabeein, and they testified to him being religious and knowledgable, just and patient, and also other good attributes.

When Umar Ibn Al-Khattab –radia Allahu anhu- made him governor over Syria he said: “Only say good things about Muawiya”

It is narrated that when Ali –Radia Allahu Anhu- came make from Siffin he said: “ O People! Do not dislike the rule of Muawiya , for if you lose him you will see heads falling of the shoulders as if it is Khandhal”

Narrated Ibn Umar said: “I have not seen a better leader after the Prophet than Muawiya. It was said: Not even your father. He said: My father is better than Muawiya , but Muawiya is a better leader than him”

Ibn Abbas –Radia Allahu Anhu- said: “I have not seen a man who is more fit to be a king than Muawiya”

In Sahih Al-Bukhari:

Volume 5, Book 57, Number 108:

Narrated Ibn Abu Mulaika:

Muawiya offered one Rak'a Witr prayer after the 'Isha prayer, and at that time a freed slave of Ibn 'Abbas was present. He (i.e. the slave) went to Ibn 'Abbas (and told him that Muawiya offered one Rak'a Witr prayer). Ibn Abbas said: Leave him, for he was in the company of Allah's Prophet.

Volume 5, Book 57, Number 109:

Narrated Ibn Abi Mulaika:

Somebody said to Ibn 'Abbas, "Can you speak to the chief of the believers Muawiya, as he does not pray except one Rak'a as Witr?" Ibn 'Abbas replied, "He is a Faqih (i.e. a learned man who can give religious verdicts)."

Narrated Abdulla Ibn Al-Zubair: “ For Allah is the action of the son of Hind (An expression of praise, son of Hind = Muawiya (r.a.a), we used to fear him. He used to be more bold than the lion standing on his claws, so we would fear him. There is none amongst the people of the earth more wary than him, so he used to make himself gullible for us. By Allah I wished if we enjoyed his presence as long as there is rock in this mountain" and he pointed towards Mount Qubays.

Abdulla Ibn Al-Mubarak was asked: Which of them is better: Muawiya Ibn Abi Sufyan or Umar Ibn Abdul Aziz?. He said: By Allah, the dust that has entered the nose of Muawiya with the Messenger of Allah is better than Umar one thousand times. Muawiya prayed behind the Messenger of Allah . When he said: Samia Allahu leman hamida (Allah listens to one who praises him i.e when rising from Ruku) Muawiya said: Rabana wa laka Al-Hamd (Our Lord to you is the praise). What do you want more than this?!

Qatada said: If you woke up seeing deeds similar to those of Muawiya, most of you would have said this is the Mehdi.

Mujahid said: If you saw Muawiya you would have said: this is the Mehdi.
Al-Zuhri said: Muawiya applied the way of Umar Ibn Al-Khatab for several years, not missing anything from it
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The justice of Umar Ibn Abdul Aziz was mentioned in the presence of Al-Amash. He said: How would it be if you met Muawiya? They said: O Abu Muhammad you mean his patience. He said no, but his justice.

Al-Muafa was asked: which is better Muawiya or Umar Ibn Abdul Aziz. He said: Mauwiya was better than six hundred likes of Umar Ibn Abdul Aziz !!

Ibn Qudama Al-Maqdisi said: Muawiya is the Uncle of Believers, the scribe of revelation , and one of the Khalifs of Muslims – May Allah be pleased with them-.

Ibn Taymia said: " " Scholars have agreed that Muawiya is the best of this ummah's kings, for the four who were before him where Khulafa of Nubuwa, and he was the first of kings. His rule was that of mercy"

He also said: " None of the Muslim kings was better than Muawiya, and at no time were Muslims under the reign of king better than those at his time"

Ibn Katheer said: " The subjects all agreed in making baya' to him in the year 41 A.H…… He remained the sole ruler for this period until this year in which he died in, having Jihad in the land of the enemy established, the Word of Allah high, margarine coming to him from the ends of earth and Muslims with him (living) in justice , peace of mind, and forgiveness."

Al-Dhahabi said in his biography: " Ameer-ul-Momineen and the king of Islam"

And he said: " Muawiya is one of the best kings, with his justice surpassing his oppression"

Ibn Abi Al-Izz Al-Hanafi said: " The first Muslim king is Muawiya and he is the best Muslim king"

source: http://truemuslim.9.forumer.com/a/sa...h_post550.html

who were the killers of Uthman and why?

And why is muayiha innocent?

Salam 'Aleykum,

The killers of 'Uthman (ra) were two men, originally five people broke into his house, he managed to convince three to return and leave this matter and repent to Allah, the other two men who were from Egypt are the killers.

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Efficiency of Muawiya رضي الله عنه 's Governance



This Hadith in essence represents the prophecy of Nabi (صلى الله عليه وسلم) with regards to Mu'awiyah (رضي الله عنه) gaining leadership. Similar confidence was exhibited by none other than Umar (رضي الله عنه) whose stringent requirements for governorship are well known. He appointed Mu'awiyah governor, in which position he remained throughout the life of Umar (رضي الله عنه) as well as that of Uthman (رضي الله عنه).

Umar's (رضي الله عنه) perception of character was tremendous and it was he who said: 'You praise the rulers of Persia and Rome and speak highly of their knowledge, whereas you have in your midst a man like Mu'awiyah (رضي الله عنه)'.