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Abu Dhar's Thirst
In the expedition of Tabuk, some Muslims contrived excuses for not accompanying the
Holy Prophet (SAW). Others who had joined in reluctantly, deserted after having gone
with the expedition for some distance.
Abudhar Ghiffari was with the expedition,
but the animal he rode could not stand the blazing sun of the desert. He trailed
behind his animal plodding forward at a slow pace, till at last he had to abandon the
animal and walk.
Someone said: O Prophet, Abu
Dhar has deserted us.
The Holy Prophet (SAW) answered: Allah's
Will be done. If Abu Dhar wishes to be with us he will soon appear.
Abu Dhar set forth to reach the
Holy Prophet (SAW) but the scorching heat of the desert worked against him. As he
persisted, he came to an oasis. He tasted the water and found it cold and sweet.
You cannot quench your thirst
while the Holy Prophet (SAW) might be thirsty, he said to himself, and
filled his water skin. At last, he drew near and the companions not recognizing him
from far informed the Holy Prophet (SAW) that someone was approaching.
Perhaps it is Abu Dhar, the
Holy Prophet said.
Abu Dhar collapsed near the feet of the Holy
Prophet (SAW) totally spent and tired by the heat and the thirst. The Holy Prophet
(SAW) ordered:
Give him some water.
Abu Dhar said: I
have water with me.
Then why did you not
drink? The Holy Prophet (SAW) demanded.
Because I found it sweet and cold;
and I thought that the Messenger of Allah should drink it first, before I do.
Reference:
Pearls of Wisdom. A String of Incidents in the History of Islam. The
World Federation of Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities. Page 18.
