Q
What does this narration illustrate about the challenges faced by early Muslims in maintaining their faith?
A
Khabbab said, “During the pre-lslamic period, I was a blacksmith and Al-Asi bin Wail owed me a
debt.” So Khabbab went to him to demand the debt. He said, “I will not give you (your due) till you
disbelieve in Muhammad.” Khabbab said, “By Allah, I shall not disbelieve in Muhammad till Allah
makes you die and then resurrects you.” Al-Asi said, “So leave me till I die and then be resurrected,
for I will be given wealth and children whereupon I will pay you your debt.” So this Verse was
revealed:–
‘Have you seen him who disbelieved in Our Signs and, (yet) says: I shall certainly be given wealth and
children.’ (19.77)
debt.” So Khabbab went to him to demand the debt. He said, “I will not give you (your due) till you
disbelieve in Muhammad.” Khabbab said, “By Allah, I shall not disbelieve in Muhammad till Allah
makes you die and then resurrects you.” Al-Asi said, “So leave me till I die and then be resurrected,
for I will be given wealth and children whereupon I will pay you your debt.” So this Verse was
revealed:–
‘Have you seen him who disbelieved in Our Signs and, (yet) says: I shall certainly be given wealth and
children.’ (19.77)
Referensi:
Sahih al-Bukhari 4734, Book 65, Hadith 256
Sahih al-Bukhari 4734, Book 65, Hadith 256
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