عتبة بن فرقد السلمي

Utba ibn Farqad al-Sulami

The Ascetic Commander

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नबी ﷺ के साथ रिश्ता

Utba received his Islamic formation directly from the Prophet ﷺ and carried the prophetic values of zuhd and tawakkul throughout his military career. The Prophet's example of simple living became Utba's lifelong practice.

जीवन की प्रमुख घटनाएँ

16 AH

Participated in the conquest of Iraq under Umar

18 AH

Led campaigns in Azerbaijan

40 AH

Passed away

पूरी जीवनी

Utba ibn Farqad al-Sulami was a companion and military commander who participated in the early Islamic conquests of Iraq and Azerbaijan. He was renowned for his intense asceticism and refusal to enjoy worldly luxuries even after conquering wealthy regions, reportedly weeping out of fear that his pleasures would exhaust his reward in the Hereafter. His piety inspired his soldiers and set a standard of spiritual discipline among the conquering armies.

मशहूर कथन

"I fear the sweet life will consume my reward with Allah."

आपके जीवन के लिए सबक

1

True wealth is contentment, not possessions.

2

Victory in battle must be matched with spiritual vigilance.

3

Asceticism preserves the purity of intention.

उनके जैसा कैसे बनें

Utba ibn Farqad al-Sulami के नक़्शे-क़दम पर चलना चाहते हैं? उनके जीवन से लिए गए इन व्यावहारिक क़दमों से शुरुआत करें।

  • 1

    True wealth is contentment, not possessions.

  • 2

    Victory in battle must be matched with spiritual vigilance.

  • 3

    Asceticism preserves the purity of intention.

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