The Great Ten Companions of The Prophet (PBUH) The Precious Pearls
The Companions of Allah’s Messenger (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him) were perfectly cognizant of this fact. Thus, they sought to please Allah (SWT); and in doing so, they achieved not only happiness but material prosperity as well. The Islamic community is one where wealth is shared. Those who have the most, share the most; and those in need are looked after. In pleasing Allah (SWT), our scales of good deeds pile up and Paradise is our final reward. What better reward and place to work toward, than Paradise? Jihad does not simply mean an armed struggle, it can be any activity that is carried out within the scope of our daily routine. The Companions were cavaliers by day and spent their nights in worship. They were people of prayer, fasting, charity, kindness and truthfulness. They were chaste, sincere and pious. They were people who knew self-control of the mind, body and temper. They did not go about feeding their lusts; instead they
went about feeding the hungry. All of these things are Jihad. When the call for Jihad (meaning war or armed struggle) was proclaimed, the Companions readily sacrificed everything: their wealth and even their lives, and they left their families behind. The fear of death was not an issue, for they knew no better reason or way to die than in fighting to uphold the rights of Muslims or Islamic values. And this is the true meaning of
the testimony: La ilaha illallah (None has the right to be worshiped but Allah (SWT)). In return for their loyalty to the cause, Allah bestowed on them true happiness and Paradise.
Paradise is the final abode of all pious and sincere believers. There were many Companions who were given the glad tidings of Paradise as an acknowledgment of their virtues and high status. As we read this book, we will learn about them. And, in doing so, we will learn the way to Paradise
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