💐 In The Name Of Allah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful
💌 Recall the story of the Sahabi Julaybeeb (RadhiAllahu 'anhu),
Whenever there are moments when you don't feel pretty,
When excluded from outings by friends or family,
When you feel ashamed of some facial deficiencies,
Or when forgotten or ignored by most easily.
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He himself testified he didn't seem noteworthy
Because he wasn't very tall nor was he perceived
As a man who was rich nor handsome physically.
He even doubted if he can ever get married,
But the Prophet (Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) arranged for him a special lady.
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With Allah's Will, Julaybeeb was able to marry
A good woman whose parents declined initially.
Though her folks disagreed, she accepted readily
The Prophet's offer that increased her in dignity,
Aware that whatever he (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) gives brings goodness only.
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After some time Julaybeeb passed away notably
During a battle with the Prophet (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) as a shaheed.
Although he wasn't memorable to the army,
The Prophet (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) cared for him, his absence made him worry,
And the leader of all Prophets carried his body.
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What an honorable state he was in - Julaybeeb,
To be hugged by the Prophet (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) before he was buried.
Loved by Allah and His Prophet (SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) not for his beauty,
But for his firm faith/Imaan, astounding bravery,
Sincerity and keenness to gain Jannah's entry.
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📖 Abu Huraira RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated: Allah's noble Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said, "Verily, Allah does not look at your appearance or wealth, but rather He looks at your hearts and actions."
Source: Sahih Muslim 2564
Grade: Sahih (Authentic) according to Muslim
📖 Abu Barza RadhiAllahu 'anhu narrated that Allah's Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam was in a battlefield that Allah conferred upon him the spoils of war. He SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said to his companions RadhiAllahu 'anhum: "Is anyone missing amongst you?" They said: 'Yes. So-and-so and so-and-so' He SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam again said: "Is there anyone missing amongst you?" They said: 'So-and-so and so-and-so.' He SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam again asked: "Is there anyone missing amongst you?" They said: 'No.' Thereupon he SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam said: "But I am missing Julaibib." They (his companions) searched for him amongst those who had been killed and they found him by the side of seven (dead bodies) whom he had killed and he had been killed (by the opponents). Allah's Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam came there and stood (by his side) and said: "He killed seven (persons from the disbelievers). Then (his opponents) killed him. He is from me and I am from him." He SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam then placed him upon his hands and there was no one else to lift but Allah's Messenger Muhammad SallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam. Then the grave was dug for him and he was placed in the grave and no mention is made of a bath (because martyrs do not need to be washed before burial).
Sahih Muslim 2472
In-book reference: Book 44, Hadith 188
USC-MSA web (English) reference: Book 31, Hadith 6045
https://abdurrahman.org/2009/07/28/the-story-of-julaybib-radhi-allaahu-anhu/