At the teenage age of 17, he accepted Islam, and not only did he become a devoted Muslim, he also became a respected and heavy weight figure among the companions of the Prophet ṣallā Allāhu ’alayhi wa sallam.
He was one of the first to embrace Islam. And he was among many companions who were granted a glad tiding of paradise in their life. As much as he loved his mother and was kind towards her, he loved Allah and His Messenger more. Thus, he had to make to boldest and the most difficult decision a Muslim can ever make. That is to choose between Allah on one hand, and one’s mother on the other.
Sa‘ad ibn Abi Waqqas raḍiya Allāhu ’anhu was known to be one of the fiercest warriors among the companions of the Prophet ṣallā Allāhu ‘alayhi wa sallam. It’s not surprising if we remember that he grew up as a horse rider, archer and dealer in swords and arrows.
Perhaps, this skillset enabled him to persevere in the battle of Uḥud and stay to be one of two, by side of the Prophet, ṣallā Allāhu ’alayhi wa sallam.
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