At that time, the Messenger of Allah (s.

At that time, the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.s.) gave him the good news of Paradise .[1] Abdullah Ibn Masud was a proficient reciter of the Holy Quran and a great commentator of our heavenly book. His equal is not found in the early period of Islam. He was the first person to refuse allegiance to Abu Bakr after the passing away of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.). However, later he relented for the sake of his life.

During the Caliphate of Uthman he raised some objections against the third caliph who ordered Abdullah Ibn Zama to beat him. Ibn Zama dragged Abdullah Ibn Masud outside the Mosque and threw him on the ground. The bones of Abdullah Ibn Masud were fractured as a result. He never recovered from his injuries and at last passed away after some days.

During his last moments, he summoned his friend, Ammar Ibn Yasir and made a bequest to him that caliph Uthman must not be allowed to recite his funeral prayer.[2] [1] Usdul Ghabah fi Marefat-e-Sahaba, Vol. 3,Pg. 359 [2] Qamus Rijal Vol. 6, Pg. 136, quoted fromWaqidi Back Index Next Previous…