QuizTime (119): Prophet Muhammed(pbuh) said "...the angels would have cut him piece by piece.” Who was He?

 

QuizTime (119): Prophet Muhammed(pbuh) said "...the angels would have cut him piece by piece.” Who was He?

 

 

Ans: Amr ibn Hishām, also called Abu al-Hakam or Abū Jahl.

 

Evidence of the angels guarding the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) by the command of Allah is to be seen in another incident with Abu Jahl, which was reported by Imam Muslim (may Allah have mercy on him) in his Saheeh from Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) who said:

Abu Jahl asked, “Does Muhammad rub his face in the dust (i.e. does he prostrate when he prays at the K’abah) when he is among you?” He was told, “Yes.” He said, “By al-Laat and al-‘Uzza, if I see him doing that, I will step on his neck or I will rub his face in the dust.” Then the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) came and prayed. He (Abu Jahl) had claimed that he would step on his neck, but suddenly all they saw was that he was running away, raising his hands to protect himself.

It was said to him, “What is the matter with you?” He said, “There is a ditch of fire and terror and wings between me and him. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “If he had come near me, the angels would have snatched him piece by piece.” 

Then Allah revealed the words (interpretation of the meaning):

“Nay! Verily, man does transgress (in disbelief and evil deeds). Because he considers himself self-sufficient. Surely, unto your Lord is the return. Have you (O Muhammad) seen him (i.e. Abu Jahl) who prevents A slave (Muhammad) when he prays? Tell me if he (Muhammad) is on the guidance (of Allah) Or enjoins piety? Tell me if he (Abu Jahl) denies (the truth, i.e. this Quran) and turns away? Knows he not that Allah does see (what he does)? Nay! If he (Abu Jahl) ceases not, We will catch him by the forelock — A lying, sinful forelock! Then let him call upon his council (of helpers). We will call out the guards of Hell (to deal with him)! Nay! (O Muhammad)! Do not obey him (Abu Jahl).” [96:6-19]

Link: https://islamqa.info/en/answers/6711/how-angels-protected-the-prophet

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By Mohammed Asif Ali. #MohammedAsifAli

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