The Helpers (RA) from Medina Accept Islam –
During the festivals, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, would invite all the people who attended but none would respond positively to him. This went on until he came across the people of Medina, which was known as Yathrib before the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, migrated there. They accepted his message of Islam and aided him in his mission. They learned the divine revelation that had been revealed up to that point and returned back to Medina inviting their people towards Islam. Eventually no home in Medina was empty of a Muslim. This has been discussed in Imam Ibn Kathir’s, the Life of the Prophet, Volume 2, Page 131.
In addition, the people of Medina were encouraged to accept Islam because of the knowledge they had gained from the people of the book who were living in Medina. This knowledge included the concepts of Prophethood and divine scriptures and the prophesy of the last Holy Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, migrating to their land during their time. This has been discussed in Sirat Ibn Hisham, Pages 83-84.
One of the first people from Medina to accept Islam was Abu Umama, may Allah be pleased with him. He indicated his steadfast nature through his words when he said, “O Messenger of Allah, there is a path to every call. While some paths are easy, others are difficult. Today you have called us towards something that is both new and difficult for people to accept. You have called us to give up our religion and to follow you in your faith. This is not an easy task. However, we have accepted your call. You have called us to sever all ties we have with both close and distant relatives (by following you instead of them). This is not an easy task. However, we have accepted your call. You have invited us to Islam whereas we are a strong group living in a place that is powerful and mighty (where our lives and properties are safe). None could ever imagine that our leader shall be someone not from amongst us, whose people have rejected him and whose family have deserted him. This is not an easy task but we have accepted it. These things appear difficult for all except those whose welfare Allah, the Exalted, has decided and who foresee good in its results. We have accepted your call with our tongues, our hearts and our hands because we have believed in what you have said to us and we accept it with conviction that has settled deep within our hearts. We pledge our commitment to you in all of this and we pledge it to our Lord and your Lord as well. The hand of Allah, the Exalted, is above ours (approving this pledge). We shall spill our blood to protect yours and give our lives for yours. We shall protect you as we protect ourselves, our children and our wives. Should we fulfill this pledge, it shall be for Allah, the Exalted. Should we betray this pledge, it shall be betraying Allah, the Exalted, to the cost of making us the most wretched people. O Messenger of Allah, all that we have told you is the absolute truth and we seek the assistance and help of Allah, the Exalted.” This has been discussed in Imam Muhammad Kandhlawi’s, Hayatus Sahabah, Volume 1, Page 125-126.
This event indicates the importance of remaining steadfast on Islam after accepting it by sincerely obeying Allah, the Exalted, in every situation one faces. In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim, number 159, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, gave a short but far reaching piece of advice. He advised people to sincerely declare their belief in Allah, the Exalted, and then remain steadfast on it.
Remaining steadfast on one’s faith means that they must strive in the sincere obedience of Allah, the Exalted, in all aspects of their life. It consists of fulfilling the commands of Allah, the Exalted, which relate to Him, such as the obligatory fasts and those which relate to people, such as treating others kindly. It includes refraining from all the prohibitions of Islam which are between a person and Allah, the Exalted, and those involving others. A muslim must also face destiny with patience truly believing Allah, the Exalted, chooses what is best for His servants. Chapter 2 Al Baqarah, verse 216:
“…But perhaps you hate a thing and it is good for you; and perhaps you love a thing and it is bad for you. And Allah knows, while you know not.”
Finally, it involves fulfilling these aspects according to the traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. Chapter 3 Alee Imran, verse 31:
“Say, “If you should love Allah, then follow me, [so] Allah will love you and forgive you your sins…””
Steadfastness can include refraining from both types of polytheism. The major type is when one worships something other than Allah, the Exalted. The minor type is when one performs good deeds other then for the sake of Allah, the Exalted, such as showing off. This has been warned in a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 3989. Therefore, an aspect of steadfastness is to always act for the sake of Allah, the Exalted.
It includes obeying Allah, the Exalted, at all times and refraining from cherry picking when and what Islamic teachings one will follow according to their desires.
Steadfastness includes sincerely obeying Allah, the Exalted, instead of obeying and pleasing oneself or others. If a Muslim disobeys Allah, the Exalted, by pleasing themself or others they should know that neither their desires nor people will protect them from Allah, the Exalted. On the other hand, the one who is sincerely obedient to Allah, the Exalted, will be protected from all things by Him even if this protection is not apparent to them.
Remaining steadfast on one’s faith includes following the path set out by the Holy Quran and the traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, and not adopting a path which deviates from this. The one who strives to adopt this path will not need anything else as this is enough to keep them steadfast in their faith. Chapter 4 An Nisa, verse 59:
“O you who have believed, obey Allah and obey the Messenger and those in authority among you…”
As indicated by this verse, an aspect of being steadfast is obeying anyone whose commands and advice is rooted in the sincere obedience of Allah, the Exalted, and the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him.
As people are not perfect they will undoubtedly make mistakes and commit sins. So being steadfast in matters of faith does not mean one has to be perfect but it means they must strive to adhere strictly to the obedience of Allah, the Exalted, as outlined earlier, and to sincerely repent if they commit a sin. This has been indicated in chapter 41 Fussilat, verse 6:
“…so take a straight course to Him and seek His forgiveness…”
This is further supported by a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 1987, which advises to fear Allah, the Exalted, and to erase a (minor) sin which has occurred by performing a righteous deed. In another Hadith found in Imam Malik’s Muwatta, book 2, Hadith number 37, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised muslims to try their best to remain steadfast on the obedience of Allah, the Exalted, even though they will not be able to do it perfectly. Therefore, a muslim’s duty is to fulfil the potential they have been given through their intention and physical actions in the steadfast obedience of Allah, the Exalted. They have not been commanded to achieve perfection as this is not possible.
It is important to note, that one cannot remain steadfast in the obedience of Allah, the Exalted, through their physical actions without purifying their spiritual heart first. As indicated in a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 3984, the limbs of the body will only act in a pure way if the spiritual heart is pure. Purity of heart is only achieved by gaining and acting on the teachings of the Holy Quran and the traditions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him.
Steadfast obedience requires one to control their tongue as it expresses the heart. Without controlling the tongue steadfast obedience to Allah, the Exalted, is not possible. This has been advised in a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 2407.
Finally, if any deficiency in the steadfast obedience of Allah, the Exalted, occurs, one must make sincere repentance to Allah, the Exalted, and seek the forgiveness of people, if it involves their rights. Chapter 46 Al Ahqaf, verse 13:
“Indeed, those who have said, “Our Lord is Allah,” and then remained on a right course – there will be no fear concerning them, nor will they grieve.”
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