عاصم بن ثابت

Asim ibn Thabit

Protector of the Honey Bees

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Uhusiano na Mtume ﷺ

The Prophet admired Asim's firm principles and his mastery of archery in defense of Islam. When news of the miraculous protection of Asim's body reached the Prophet, he acknowledged it as a divine honor for his companion.

Matukio Muhimu ya Maisha

3 AH

Fought bravely at the Battle of Uhud

4 AH

Killed at the ambush of Raji'

4 AH

His corpse was protected by a swarm of bees sent by God

Wasifu Kamili

Asim ibn Thabit al-Ansari was one of the most skilled archers among the companions and a man of uncompromising honor. He took a vow never to be touched by a polytheist, nor to touch one, in life or in death. When he was ambushed and killed at Raji', the enemy tried to mutilate his body to claim a bounty, but God sent a swarm of bees to protect his corpse until the river carried it away, fulfilling his oath miraculously.

Maneno Maarufu

"I will never be touched by a polytheist as long as I live."

Mafunzo kwa Maisha Yako

1

God honors those who honor themselves for His sake.

2

A vow made sincerely before God is kept even in death.

3

Steadfastness in principle is its own form of worship.

Jinsi ya Kuwa Kama Wao

Ungependa kufuata nyayo za Asim ibn Thabit? Anza na hatua hizi za kivitendo zilizotokana na maisha yao.

  • 1

    God honors those who honor themselves for His sake.

  • 2

    A vow made sincerely before God is kept even in death.

  • 3

    Steadfastness in principle is its own form of worship.

Chunguza Masahaba Wengine