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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books The Role of Aishah in the History of Islam (volume 1) Events Which Befell Ibn Mas'ud I appoint 'Ammar ibn Yasir as your governor; and 'Abd Allah ibn Mas'ud as minister of state for your religious affairs, and remember especially that with the dispatch of 'Abd Allah Mas'ud I have given the people of Kufah preference over myself.

'Umar, in a Lear to the people of Kufah Abu 'Abd ar-Rahman 'Abd Allah ibn Mas'ud al-Hadhali was the son of Mas'ud who was allied with the Banu Zuhrah tribe, and was a Muslim of early Islam. At that time no one dared to recite the Qur'an aloud, but he did so and with an audible voice he carried the divine words to the negligent ears of the infidels. The Quraysh did not leave Ibn Mas'ud's insolence without retaliation, and beat him so severely that he got badly hurt and was covered with blood.

The Prophet took care of him, and Ibn Mas'ud willingly accepted to serve him. He was so privileged as to be allowed to hear the Prophet's voice. Ibn Mas'ud always served the Prophet and never left him. He placed the Prophet's shoes before him and helped him put them on. He walked with the Prophet, sometimes in front of him, to shield him against any probable danger. When the Prophet washed himself, he held up a sheet to screen him from others' eyes.

When the Prophet slept, Ibn Mas'ud kept watch, and also awakened him from sleep when necessary. Ibn Mas'ud emigrated to Abyssinia and Medina and took part in the battle of Badr and also in the subsequent combats.

The account of his life after the Prophet's death is as follows:134 'Umar sent him and 'Ammar ibn Yasir to Kufah and dispatched the following letter to the people of that city: "I have appointed and sent 'Ammar ibn Yasir to you as your governor and 'Abd Allah ibn Mas'ud as your adviser and teacher in religious matters. They are two of the select companions of the Prophet and participants in the battle of Badr.

Follow and obey them heartily, and remember especially that in sending Ibn Mas'ud I have given you preference over myself." In Kufah, Ibn Mas'ud taught the Qur'an to people, acquainted them with religious matters and also acted as treasurer of the public fund. In 'Uthman's rule, al-Walid ibn 'Uqbah, his foster brother, was appointed as governor of Kufah When he arrived and assumed control of affairs, he came finally in direct contact with Ibn Mas'ud.