Tomb of Abdullah-bin-Rawahah (may Allah be pleased with him)

This is the tomb of Abdullah-bin-Rawahah (may

Allah be pleased with him), the third amir

appointed by the Prophet (peace and blessings of

Allah be on him) to lead the Muslim army in the

battle of Mu’ta.

Abdullah-bin-Rawahah (may Allah be pleased

with him) was originally a Christian scribe from

Madinah and was also known as Abu Amro’

Al-Ansari Al-Khazraji Al-Badri. He was one of

the most active persons from among the Ansar

to support the faith of Islam and strengthen its

structure.

During the Battle of Badr, he was left behind

by the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah

be on him) in charge of Madinah.

When Jafar (may Allah be pleased with him)

was killed in Mu’ta, Abdullah-bin-Rawahah

(may Allah be pleased with him) was eating a

piece of meat in a corner of the battle-field. He

had been hungry for three days. On hearing of

Jafar’s death, he threw away that piece of

meat, saying to himself, “Abdullah! You are

busy in eating, while Jafar has reached

Paradise.” He then took the flag and began to

fight. His finger was severely injured and hung

loose. He put the hanging finger under his foot

and tore it off from the hand, and then rushed

forward, striking with his sword till he was

martyred.

References: Fazail-e-Aamal – Sheik Zakariyya

Kandhalvi, The Holy sites of Jordan – TURAB

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