Story Of Mushab Ibn Umayr: First Islam Preacher.

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Today, we will discuss about Mushab  ibn Umayr, one shahaba who became first Islamic Preacher. But, he doest has long age and die at Battle Of Uhud 625 AD, after became first Islamic Preacher. Please read this article until end and subscribe my blog for more informations about Islamic History and Civilizations. It is easy verb for you, but have big role for support our blog that focuss educate people about Islamic History and Civilizations.

Mushab Ibn Umayr, has full name Mushab ibn Umay ibn Hashim ibn Abd Manaf ibn Abd uddar ibn Qushay ibn Kilab. He is one from people who convert to Islam at Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam s preach begin.  He born at 585 AD  and came from Tribe Of Quraish, one big Arabic Tribe at Mecca.

According Historian Imam Dhahabi, before convert to Islam, Mushab Ibn Umayr is one younger at Mecca who life at wealthy . His parent are rich. But, after convert to Islam, he forced run hardlife.  His mother so love him.  And, when Mushab convert to Islam, his family tortured him. His family also make Mushab suffered famine.  They confined Mushab until Mushab suffered several wounds. His skin destroyed and when he came to Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam at Mosque Of Quba, Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam cry seeing Mushab s situation. Said Ibn Malik, one Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam s shahaba, that quoted by Imam Dhahabi, said  that Mushab suffered famine and ever  cannot walk. And, according Said Ibn Malik, Mushab s skin became like snake s skin. Mushab Ibn Umayr, get duty from  Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam to preach at Medina when Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam moved to Medina at 622 AD with his shahabas. He can invited sons from Amr ibn Jamuh to convert to Islam, one Leader from Tribe Of Salama. They are Muawwidh, Muadh, and Khallad ibn Amr.  They invited convert to Islam because preach from Mushab ibn Umayr.

One Society leader at Medina, Saad Ibn Muadh, also convert to Islam because Mushab preach. And, Saad Ibn Muadh convert to Islam with his tribe, Tribe Of Abd Ashal.

At 645 AD, broke Battle Of Uhud, Pagan Quraish Army under Abu Sufyan marched to fight againt Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam and his followers until their defeat at Battle Of Badr againt Muslims Army.  Quraish Army numbered 3000 army under Khalid Ibn Walid who not yet convert to Islam. And, Muslims Army numbered 700 army. Mushab Ibn Umayr became Muslims Army banner s keeper. Battle broke at spring near Mountain Of Uhud.  At beginning of battle, Muslims Army can forced Pagan Quraish Army. And, at mid battle, Muslims Army forced because Muslims Archer Batalyon leave their post and it is make Pagan Quraish Army can forced Muslim Forces.

Pagan Quraish Army can besieged Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam. One by one Muslim Warriors protect Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam until die. Mushab ibn Umayr, fight for protect Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam. One Pagan Quraish Warrior, Ibn Qamiah al-Laitsi kill Mushab ibn Umayr and shout: “I was kill Muhammad”. Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam give Mushab s banner to Ali ibn Abi Thalib.  According Historian Imam Dhahabi, when Mushab die, he doesnt has  shroud that cover all his body part. His head cover by shroud and his feet cover by  leaves of idzhir. May Allah Subhanahuwataala bless him.

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