Q
What challenges did early Muslims face in maintaining their faith during the pre-Islamic period?
A
I was a blacksmith In the Pre-Islamic period of ignorance, and ‘Asi bin Wail owed me some money. I
went to him to demand it, but he said to me, “I will not pay you unless you reject faith in
Muhammad.” I replied, “By Allah, I will never disbelieve Muhammad till Allah let you die and then
resurrect you.” He said, “Then wait till I die and come to life again, for then I will be given property
and offspring and will pay your right.” So, thus revelation came: “Have you seen him who disbelieved
in Our signs and yet says, ‘I will be given property and offspring?’ ” (19.77)
went to him to demand it, but he said to me, “I will not pay you unless you reject faith in
Muhammad.” I replied, “By Allah, I will never disbelieve Muhammad till Allah let you die and then
resurrect you.” He said, “Then wait till I die and come to life again, for then I will be given property
and offspring and will pay your right.” So, thus revelation came: “Have you seen him who disbelieved
in Our signs and yet says, ‘I will be given property and offspring?’ ” (19.77)
Referensi:
Sahih al-Bukhari 2425, Book 44, Hadith 15
Sahih al-Bukhari 2425, Book 44, Hadith 15
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