Thawban as one of the freed salves of Prophet Muhammad (saw). He as always with him at home or on a journey and he loved the Prophet very much. Once he came to him while his face was pale. Prophet Muhammad (saw) asked him: “What is the matter with you?”
He replied, “Nothing. However, when ever you are absent, I feel lonely. When I remember the last Day, I feel afraid, because you will enter supreme Paradise, but if I do not enter, I will not see you again.”
Thereupon the following verse was revealed:
“And whoever obeys Allah and the Messenger, then they will be in the company of those on whom Allah has bestowed His grace from amongst the Prophets, the truthful, the martyrs and the righteous. And how excellent these companions are!” (Suratal Nisa, 4:69)
Prophet Muhammad (saw) said to his followers: “Love me because of the love of God.”
He replied, “Nothing. However, when ever you are absent, I feel lonely. When I remember the last Day, I feel afraid, because you will enter supreme Paradise, but if I do not enter, I will not see you again.”
Thereupon the following verse was revealed:
“And whoever obeys Allah and the Messenger, then they will be in the company of those on whom Allah has bestowed His grace from amongst the Prophets, the truthful, the martyrs and the righteous. And how excellent these companions are!” (Suratal Nisa, 4:69)
Prophet Muhammad (saw) said to his followers: “Love me because of the love of God.”
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