Mawaqif al-Sahaba - radiyallahu anhum - fi al-Dawa ila Allah Taala
- Author died
- 1440 AH
- Editions
- Safir Press
Mawaqif al-Sahaba – radiyallahu anhum – fi al-Da‘wa ila Allah Ta‘ala (The Stances of the Companions in Calling to Allah Almighty) is a treatise by the Saudi scholar Saeed bin Ali bin Wahf al-Qahtani (d. 1440 AH / 2018 CE) focusing on the methods, sacrifices, and exemplary conduct of the Companions of Prophet Muhammad in inviting people to Islam and defending the faith.
Background and Purpose
The author completed the text on the morning of Thursday, 25 Safar 1425 AH. Designed as a concise monograph (risala mukhtasara), the work highlights select models and honorable stances from the lives of the Companions to demonstrate practical wisdom in Islamic propagation (da‘wa) and to provide contemporary Muslims and callers with practical historical examples of steadfastness, sacrifice, and guidance.
Structure and Contents
The treatise is organized into nine sections (mabahith), each dedicated to the stances of specific prominent Companions or groups among them:
- Abu Bakr al-Siddiq: Examines his active defense and support of the Prophet in Mecca, his affirmation of the Prophet during events like the Night Journey (al-Isra), his protection during the migration (Hijra), and his financial devotion through emancipating enslaved Muslims, donating all his remaining wealth during the migration, and fully funding the expedition of Tabuk.
- Umar ibn al-Khattab: Focuses on his role in uniting the Muslim community behind the leadership of Abu Bakr following the Prophet's death at Saqifat Bani Sa'idah, his insistence on disciplining and rectifying his own household before enjoining the public, and his deep humility and adherence to religious principles during the conquest of Jerusalem.
- Uthman ibn Affan: Details his financial contributions, such as purchasing land to expand the Prophet's Mosque and outfitting the Army of Hardship (Jaysh al-Usrah) for the Tabuk expedition, as well as his pivotal decision to standardize the Quranic text into unified codices (al-masahif al-uthmaniyya) to eliminate regional dissension over recitation.
- Ali ibn Abi Talib: Highlights four principal heroic and wise stances in service of Islam.
- Mus'ab ibn Umayr: Illustrates his gentle and persuasive demeanor when conveying Islam to the early community in Medina.
- Dimam ibn Tha'labah: Covers his direct inquiry and bold presentation of the faith to his tribe.
- Sa'd ibn Mu'adh: Focuses on his decisive leadership and commitment following his conversion.
- Al-Hasan ibn Ali: Details his conciliatory actions and prioritization of unity within the Muslim community.
- A General Collective of Companions (Jama‘ah min al-Sahaba): Reviews varied illustrative episodes demonstrating their complete devotion and practical implementation of Islamic teachings.
Method and Sources
The author relies on classical collections of Hadith—including Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, and the Sunan—alongside foundational historical and biographical reference works, such as Ibn Hisham's al-Sira al-Nabawiyya, Ibn Kathir's al-Bidaya wa-l-Nihaya, and Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani's Fath al-Bari and al-Isaba fi Tamyiz al-Sahaba. Each historical report is cited with its narrators and referenced directly to traditional sources, drawing out lessons relevant to Islamic ethics, leadership, and missionary wisdom.
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