Usually al wafa is translated as loyalty, but depending on the context, it can have more meanings. We will see this from examples from the Quran and the Sunnah and the practice of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). To define al wafa as loyaltyis torestrict its meaning, as wafahas been translated differently by differently translators when it appears in the Quran. The range of meanings include fulfilling rights, rewarding kindness, fostering affection, keeping one’s covenant. All of these are translations of the word wafa in Arabic.
Wafa is considered one of the highest moral values in Islam. It governs our relationship with Allah Almighty as well as our interactions with people around us. It is like a bridge between us and Allah Almighty, and us and our community and the people around us.
إِنَّ اللَّهَ اشْتَرَىٰ مِنَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ أَنْفُسَهُمْ وَأَمْوَالَهُمْ بِأَنَّ لَهُمُ الْجَنَّةَ ۚ يُقَاتِلُونَ فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ فَيَقْتُلُونَ وَيُقْتَلُونَ ۖ وَعْدًا عَلَيْهِ حَقًّا فِي التَّوْرَاةِ وَالْإِنْجِيلِ وَالْقُرْآنِ ۚ وَمَنْ أَوْفَىٰ بِعَهْدِهِ مِنَ اللَّهِ ۚ فَاسْتَبْشِرُوا بِبَيْعِكُمُ الَّذِي بَايَعْتُمْ بِهِ ۚ وَذَٰلِكَ هُوَ الْفَوْزُ الْعَظِيمُ. التوبة.
Allah has purchased from the believers their lives and their wealth in exchange for Paradise. They fight in Allah’s way, so they kill and get killed. It is a promise binding on Him in the Torah, and the Gospel, and the Quran. And who is more faithful to his promise than Allah? So, rejoice in making such an exchange—that is the supreme triumph. (9:111)
The first mention of wafa in the Quran comes in Surat at-Tawbah, Allah Almighty talks about wafa from Himself. Allah is asking rhetorically, ‘Who is more faithful to His promise than Allah?’ The verb awfa is from wafa. The answer to this question is of course, Allah Almighty is the most faithful in keep His promises. This is one of the meanings of wafa – to fulfil a promise or covenant. This is complete assurance – if Allah Almighty promises that He will reward something, He will never break His promise. When He promises that He will give victory to the oppressed, He will give victory to the oppressed, it is guaranteed.
When Allah Almighty says no one is better than Him in fulfilling His promise, it means we have to follow that, so we have to keep our promises both to Allah Almighty and to people. This is the first lesson.
In Surat al-Baqarah, Allah Almighty says:
يَا بَنِي إِسْرَائِيلَ اذْكُرُوا نِعْمَتِيَ الَّتِي أَنْعَمْتُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَأَوْفُوا بِعَهْدِي أُوفِ بِعَهْدِكُمْ وَإِيَّايَ فَارْهَبُونِ. البقرة.
O Children of Israel! Remember My favours which I bestowed upon you, and fulfill your pledge to Me, and I will fulfill My pledge to you, and revere Me. (2:40)
Allah Almighty calls upon the Children of Israil (Ya Bani Israil) reminding them of His favours and their duty to fullfill their pledge. Again, we see the word awfu, but here it is a command in the plural form. The singular would be fi biadihi, ‘fulfil My covenant’. Allah Almighty is telling them and by extension us, to fulfil our covenant to obey Allah Almighty.
In Surat al-Fatih, Allah Almighty mentions some of the rewards for those who fulfilled their promises:
إِنَّ الَّذِينَ يُبَايِعُونَكَ إِنَّمَا يُبَايِعُونَ اللَّهَ يَدُ اللَّهِ فَوْقَ أَيْدِيهِمْ ۚ فَمَنْ نَكَثَ فَإِنَّمَا يَنْكُثُ عَلَىٰ نَفْسِهِ ۖ وَمَنْ أَوْفَىٰ بِمَا عَاهَدَ عَلَيْهُ اللَّهَ فَسَيُؤْتِيهِ أَجْرًا عَظِيمًا
Those who pledge allegiance to you, are pledging allegiance to Allah. Allah’s hand is above their hands. Whoever breaks his pledge, breaks it against himself. And whosoever fulfills what He promised Allah, He will give him a great reward. (48:10)
It is human nature that we are driven by our self-interests. It is common for us not to do something without thinking ‘what’s in it for me’ is or ‘what would happen if I broke this covenant?’ Allah Almighty is therefore highlighting the consequences for breaking the covenant, as the tremendous reward for abiding by it, which is the best practice.
The terms are clear – fulfil your promise to Allah Almighty, and Allah Almighty will reward you. This is encouragement to be wafee, which means loyal in Arabic, but also the one who does not break their promises, and consistently does the right thing.
In Surat ar-Ra’ad, Allah Almighty observes that only those who possess intellect, actually reflect.
إِنَّمَا يَتَذَكَّرُ أُولُو الْأَلْبَابِ الَّذِينَ يُوفُونَ بِعَهْدِ اللَّهِ وَلَا يَنْقُضُونَ الْمِيثَاقَ
Only those who possess intellect reflect. Those who fulfill the promise to Allah, and do not violate the agreement. (13:19-20)
Al baab in ayah 19, is the plural of lubb, which means intellect in Arabic. Sometimes Allah Almighty uses the noun al ‘aql’ and verb ‘ya’qiloon’ meaning comprehend or understand, which are similar Allah Almighty is praising those who fulfil their promise as they are people of intellect. By contrast, those who break their promises lack intellect, because they are doing something which will harm them. One might say ‘Are you mad? What’s wrong with you? Why are you doing this?’ because they doing something that goes against their interest.
In Surat Ale-Imran, Allah tells us that He loves those who fulfil their covenants:
بَلَىٰ مَنْ أَوْفَىٰ بِعَهْدِهِ وَاتَّقَىٰ فَإِنَّ اللَّهَ يُحِبُّ الْمُتَّقِينَ. آل عمران.
Indeed, whoever fulfills his commitments and is cautious—Allah loves the reverent. (3:76)
Part and parcel of being a person of taqwa, (the one who is obedient to Him and continuously mindful of Him) is fulfilling your promise or promises. (Of course this refers to good promises, not bad promises). Allah Almighty loves those who fulfils their commitments and are obedient.
In Surat al-Maida, which was revealed in Madinah, and contains the command to fulfil your financial obligations:
يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا أَوْفُوا بِالْعُقُودِ . المائدة.
O you who believe! Fulfill your agreements. (5:1)
An important part of wafa is being honest in financial obligations and having financial integrity – which includes repaying debts, not duping customers, honouring commitments etc etc.
In Surat al-An’am, Allah Almighty says,
وَلَا تَقْرَبُوا مَالَ الْيَتِيمِ إِلَّا بِالَّتِي هِيَ أَحْسَنُ حَتَّىٰ يَبْلُغَ أَشُدَّهُ ۖ وَأَوْفُوا الْكَيْلَ وَالْمِيزَانَ بِالْقِسْطِ ۖ لَا نُكَلِّفُ نَفْسًا إِلَّا وُسْعَهَا ۖ وَإِذَا قُلْتُمْ فَاعْدِلُوا وَلَوْ كَانَ ذَا قُرْبَىٰ ۖ وَبِعَهْدِ اللَّهِ أَوْفُوا ۚ ذَٰلِكُمْ وَصَّاكُمْ بِهِ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَذَكَّرُونَ. الأنعام.
And do not approach the orphan’s property, except with the best intentions, until he has reached maturity. And give full weight and full measure, with equity. We never burden a soul beyond its capacity. And when you speak, be fair, even regarding a relative. And fulfill your pledge to Allah. All this He has enjoined upon you, so that you may be mindful. (6:152)
‘And give full weight’ means that a seller must not defraud their customer by giving less than they said. Buying and selling requires trust. The sale contract is a covenant, to break it is a betrayal of the covenant and the trust. In the same verse, Allah Almighty says ‘And fulfil your pledge to Allah.’
In these 7-8 verses of the Quran, we see that Allah Almighty has made promises and He will fulfill them. In addition to our obligations to Him, we have obligations to others, including financial and contractual obligations, as well as social obligations. The picture emerges of individuals who fullfill their responsibilities and grant the rights of others, builds trust and creates a society built on trust.
The story of Yusuf (peace be upon him)
Yusuf (peace be upon him), a prophet of Allah Almighty and the son of Ya’qoob (peace be upon him), was thrown into a deep well by his own brothers and then sold into slavery in Egypt, where he began working in the house of a governor. Through Allah’s decree and facilitation, Yusuf (peace be upon him) rose to become the governor of Egypt. Years later, during a severe famine, Yusuf (peace be upon him) was responsible for distributing wheat and other provisions to the people. It was during this time that his brothers came to seek food from him. Although they did not recognise him, Yusuf (peace be upon him) immediately recognised them despite the passage of many years.
Yusuf (peace be upon him) was now in a position of great authority and could have taken revenge on his brothers for their betrayal. He could have denied them assistance or treated them harshly, and no one would have questioned his actions. However, because they were his family, Yusuf (peace be upon him) chose loyalty over vengeance. Instead of treating them with hatred or resentment, he displayed immense kindness and upheld the bonds of family. He even went further and showed them extra kindness, generosity and compassion.
وَلَمَّا جَهَّزَهُم بِجَهَازِهِمۡ قَالَ ٱئۡتُونِي بِأَخٖ لَّكُم مِّنۡ أَبِيكُمۡۚ أَلَا تَرَوۡنَ أَنِّيٓ أُوفِي ٱلۡكَيۡلَ وَأَنَا۠ خَيۡرُ ٱلۡمُنزِلِينَأَلَا تَرَوْنَ أَنِّي أُوفِي الْكَيْلَ وَأَنَا خَيْرُ الْمُنْزِلِينَ
And when he had prepared for them their provisions, Joseph said: “Bring to me your other brother from your father. Do you not see that I give full measure and am most hospitable? (12:59)
Beautifully, Allah Almighty mentioned the reward of those who have this quality or this attribute of wafa.
إِنَّ الْأَبْرَارَ يَشْرَبُونَ مِنْ كَأْسٍ كَانَ مِزَاجُهَا كَافُورًا
But the righteous will drink from a cup mixed with aroma.
عَيْنًا يَشْرَبُ بِهَا عِبَادُ اللَّهِ يُفَجِّرُونَهَا تَفْجِيرًا
A spring from which Allah’s servants will drink, making it gush abundantly.
يُوفُونَ بِالنَّذْرِ وَيَخَافُونَ يَوْمًا كَانَ شَرُّهُ مُسْتَطِيرًا
They fulfill their vows, and they dread a Day whose evil is widespread.
وَيُطْعِمُونَ الطَّعَامَ عَلَىٰ حُبِّهِ مِسْكِينًا وَيَتِيمًا وَأَسِيرًا
And they feed, for the love of Him, the poor, the orphan, and the prisoner. (76:5-8)
In these verses from Surat al-Insan, Allah Almighty says the righteous will receive all this reward in Jannah from Allah Almighty because they fulfilled their vows and commitments and they feared Allah Almighty. He highlighted two attributes which made them among al-abrar. Al-Abrar is a highly comprehensive term used to describe individuals who embody exceptional righteousness and possess an elevated standard of goodness. They reached this level by being people of wafa.
The wafa of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
There are many examples of wafa un-Nabi (peace be upon him).
Abu Sufyan, before he embraced Islam, during a journey to Shaam (Greater Syria) met Heraclius, the Byzantine Emperor, who posed ten questions to him about Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). This encounter is recorded in a beautiful and well-known hadith. Among the ten questions Heraclius asked, he asked:
“Does Muhammad betray?”
Abu Sufyan replied, “No, he does not betray.”
Herclious then commented:
“I asked you this question because if you had said that he betrays, I would have known that he is not a true Prophet. Likewise, the messengers do not betray.”
Heraclius recognised that betrayal is inconsistent with the qualities of messengers and true believers.
Another example from the seerah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the Treaty of al-Hudaibiyyah. When this agreement between the Quraysh and Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was signed an agreement in a place called Hudaibiyyah, it contained many articles, including the agreement that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) would not accept anyone who escaped from Quraysh to live in Madinah. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) accepted this condition and it proved to be very testing because though it stipulated there would be peace between for 10 years, it meant that those who accepted in Islam in Makkah had to remain there.
This condition was put to the test almost immediately. Abu Jandal, the son of Suhayl ibn Amr, who had represented the Quraysh during the negotiations, escaped to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) during the signing of the treaty. Abu Jandal had embraced Islam and sought refuge, pleading with the Prophet (peace be upon him), “O Prophet of Allah, accept me, I have come to you!” However, his father, Suhayl, reminded the Prophet (peace be upon him) of the treaty’s terms, saying, “Muhammad, this is the first test of the agreement. You signed that you would not accept anyone escaping from Quraysh.” The Prophet (peace be upon him), despite his compassion and desire to help Abu Jandal, honoured the agreement and replied, “Yes, I cannot accept you. Be patient, and Allah Almighty will help you.”
Abu Jandal, unwilling to return to his father, escaped again and formed a group that began intercepting Quraysh caravans, causing significant disruption. Eventually, the Quraysh grew desperate and pleaded with the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) to take Abu Jandal, saying, “Please take him! We cannot handle this anymore. Take him, and we release you from this condition.” Even then, the Prophet (peace be upon him) remained steadfast and said, “I am fulfilling my promise. I cannot take you. Go, and Allah Almighty will help you.” Ultimately, by fulfilling his promise, even though it seemed to be against his own interests at the time, paid off and resulted in the conquest of Makkah.
The camel
Another example of wafa (loyalty and faithfulness) in the life of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) which is is when he agreed to buy a camel from the Bedouin after inspecting it. The Bedouin stated a price, and the Prophet (peace be upon him) agreed to pay the Bedouin with a certain amount of dates. When they arrived in Madinah, the Prophet (peace be upon him) went home, intending to retrieve the agreed-upon amount of dates. However, upon arriving, he discovered that the dates he had assumed were available had already been distributed. The Bedouin became upset, thinking the Prophet (peace be upon him) might not fulfil the agreement. However, the Prophet (peace be upon him), remained calm and reassured him, saying, “Calm down, I will give you your due. Just be patient.” After securing the dates, the Prophet (peace be upon him) not only fulfilled his obligation but also gave the Bedouin extra dates as an act of generosity. The Bedouin, now overjoyed, expressed his gratitude to the Prophet (peace be upon him), saying (in Arabic): “JazakAllahu khairan, you have fulfilled your promise and even given me more.” In response, the Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
فقال رسول الله ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ : أولئك خيار عباد الله عند الله يوم القيامة ، الموفون المطيبون
Those are the best servants of God in the sight of God on the Day of Resurrection, those who are loyal and pure. (Ahmad)
The messenger who accepted Islam
Abu Rafi’ (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated an incident from his life before he became a Muslim. At that time, the Quraysh sent him as their messenger to Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) in Madinah. Upon arriving, Abu Rafi’ (still not a Muslim at the time) recounted his experience:
“The moment I saw Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), I accepted Islam in my heart.”
He could not resist the light and truth he saw in the Prophet (peace be upon him). With this newfound faith in his heart, Abu Rafi’ approached the Prophet (peace be upon him) and said:
“By Allah, I will not return to the Quraysh.”
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) replied:
“By Allah, I do not betray covenants, nor do I withhold messengers. Return to them. Fulfill your mission, and if you still feel the same way, then come back to me.”
Had he accepted Abu Rafi’ it would have tarnished his reputation and violate the trust placed in him, as it would have appeared that he had taken the messenger as a captive. So, Abu Rafi’ returned to the Quraysh as instructed, but his heart remained with the Prophet (peace be upon him). Then he travelled back to Madinah, this time as a Muslim.
وعن الحسن بن علي بن أبي رافع أن أبا رافع أخبره قال : بعثتني قريش إلى رسول الله ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ فلما رأيت رسول الله ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ أُلقِيَ في قلبي الإسلام ، فقلت يا رسول الله : إني والله لا أرجع إليهم أبدا ، فقال رسول الله ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ : ( إني لا أخيس (أنقض) بالعهد ، ولا أحبس البُرْدَ(الرسل) ، ولكن ارجع فإن كان في نفسك الذي في نفسك الآن فارجع ، قال : فذهبت ، ثم أتيت النبي ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ فأسلمت .
Al-Hasan bin Ali bin Abi Rafi’ narrated that Abu Rafi’ told him:
Quraysh sent me to the Messenger of God (peace be upon him) and when I saw the Messenger of (peace be upon him) Islam was cast into my heart, and I said, O Messenger of God: By God, I will never return to them. Then the Messenger of God (peace be upon him) said: “I do not betray (break) the covenant, nor do I withhold (messengers), but go back, and if you have what is in your soul now, then return.” He said: So I went, then I came to the Prophet (peace be upon him). And I came to the Prophet (peace be upon him) and converted to Islam. (Abu Dawud)
The Ansar
In another narration, we see the loyalty of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) towards his Companions. He never forgot the sacrifices and support they provided. They stood by him in the most difficult times, defended him, helped him convey the message of Islam, and endured immense hardships for the sake of Allah Almighty and His divine mission. As the representative of Allah’s message, the Prophet (peace be upon him) deeply appreciated their dedication.
To honour this loyalty, the Prophet (peace be upon him) reminded others of the high status of his Companions and instructed them to treat them with respect. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
احفظوني في أصحابي
“Take care of my companions for my sake.” (Ibn Majah)
لا تسبوا أصحابي
“Do not insult my companions.” (Bukhari)
من سبَّ أصحابي فعليه لعنة الله والملائكة والناس أجمعين
“Whoever insults my companions, upon them is the curse of Allah, the angels, and all of mankind.” (Tabarani)
فقال صلى الله عليه وسلم: ( ما لأحد عندنا يد إلا وقد كافيناه ، ما خلا أبا بكر ، فإن له عندنا يدا يكافيه الله بها يوم القيامة )
“He (peace be upon him) showed loyalty to Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) and clarified his status and position to the Ummah. He (peace be upon him) said: ‘No one has done more for us without us having repaid them, except for Abu Bakr. He has done so much for us that Allah will reward him for it on the Day of Judgement.'” (Tirmidhi)
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) never forgot the Ansar—they had welcomed him, opened their city, hearts, and homes to him, and sacrificed so much for the sake of Islam. Madinah endured numerous attacks during his time, yet the Ansar stood firm in their support and defence of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and his mission.
A particularly emotional moment occurred when the Prophet (peace be upon him) conquered Makkah. The Ansar accompanied him, but some began to feel uncertain about their future. They whispered among themselves, saying, “Now that he has returned to his beloved city, the city dearest to his heart, he will stay in Makkah and leave us behind.”
The Prophet (peace be upon him) sensed their feelings and saw the concern in their faces. In response, he delivered a moving speech, expressing his deep bond and loyalty to them. From his speech, he said:
ولو لا الهجرة لكنت امرأ من الأنصار ، ثم رفع يديه حتى إني لأرى ما تحت منكبيه ، فقال : اللهم اغفر للأنصار ولأبناء الأنصار ولأبناء أبناء الأنصار!
“If it weren’t for the migration, I would have been one of the Ansar. I would have been an Ansari. I am from you, and you are from me. I fight those whom you fight, and I make peace with those whom you make peace with. If people were to follow one path, and the Ansar followed another, I would follow the path of the Ansar.”
Then, in an extraordinary display of sincerity, the Prophet (peace be upon him) raised his hands so high that the whiteness of his armpits could be seen—a gesture he reserved for his most heartfelt supplications. He made a beautiful dua, saying:
“O Allah, forgive the Ansar, and the children of the Ansar, and the children of their children.” (Bukhari)
He (peace and blessings be upon him) fulfilled his loyalty to the Ansar for their pledge to him and their unwavering support. When some of them feared that once he gained victory and prominence, he would return to his people and leave them, the Prophet (peace be upon him) smiled and said:
“I am from you, and you are from me. I will fight those whom you fight and make peace with those with whom you make peace.”
He also said:
“If people were to follow a valley or a path, and the Ansar followed another valley or path, I would follow the valley and path of the Ansar. You are my inner garment (closest supporters), and others are the outer garment. If it weren’t for the migration, I would have been one of the Ansar.”
Then he raised his hands so high that the whiteness under his armpits became visible and supplicated:
“O Allah, forgive the Ansar, and the children of the Ansar, and the children of their children!”
He further said:
“Are you not pleased that others take sheep and camels while you take the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) back to your homes?”
At this, the Ansar wept until their beards were soaked with tears, and they left saying:
“We are satisfied with Allah and His Messenger as our share and portion.”
Even in his final illness, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) advised regarding the Ansar, saying:
“I advise you to care for the Ansar, for they are my inner circle and closest companions. They have fulfilled their obligations, and what remains is their due. Accept the good among them and overlook their shortcomings.”(Bukhari)
This moment shows the unparalleled loyalty of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) to those who supported him. His gratitude and devotion to the Ansar, reflected his deep love and commitment to those who stood by him in times of need.
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was acutely conscious of the support Abu Bakr (may Allah be please with him) and that he could not repay him or return his favours. Only Allah will repay him on the Day of Judgement.
Khadija (may Allah be pleased with her)
The Prophet (peace be upon him) didn’t forget his loyal wife, Khadija (may Allah be pleased with her) who sacrificed a lot – her money, her time and health. He (peace be upon him) didn’t forget his wife, he (peace be upon him) was so loyal to her, he (peace be upon him) never married anyone else in her lifetime. And after her death, he (peace be upon him) was so generous to anyone who was related to Khadija – her friends, her family, her cousins, etc. In fact, he mentioned Khadija (may Allah be pleased with her) so much that Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) was angry, and said Allah Almighty has replaced the old lady with someone better for him, as she was so jealous of Khadija. She said Allah Almighty replaced her with someone better – meaning herself. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was so angry with Aisha that he replied ‘No, no one is better than Khadija. And Aisha never mentioned Khadija again.
Halima Sadiyya
Another example of the Prophet Muhammad’s (peace be upon him) profound loyalty is towards his foster mother, Halima Sa’diyyah, who nursed him as a child. As a young boy, the Prophet (peace be upon him) was sent to the countryside of Banu Sa’d, where Halima Sa’diyyah, from the tribe of Bani Sa’d, cared for him. This is why she is referred to as Sa’diyyah. Halima breastfed him (peace be upon him) and raised him as one of her own children. Among her children was Ash-Shayma, the Prophet’s sister through breastfeeding (ukht fil-rida’a in Arabic).
Years passed, and after the Prophet (peace be upon him) migrated to Madinah, a significant event unfolded during the Battle of Hunayn. In this battle, the Muslim army defeated the troops of the Hawazin tribe, of which Banu Sa’d was a part. After their victory, the Muslims captured many from the defeated army, including Ash-Shayma, the Prophet’s foster sister.
Initially, the Prophet (peace be upon him) did not recognise her, but she recognised him. Ash-Shayma identified herself as the Prophet’s sister through breastfeeding and told others about her relationship with him, though many were sceptical. She was eventually brought to the Prophet (peace be upon him) and gave him signs that confirmed her identity. Upon realising who she was, the Prophet (peace be upon him) immediately released her.
Not only did he free Ash-Shayma, but in an extraordinary display of loyalty to his foster mother Halima and her tribe, he also released all the captives from Banu Sa’d and returned all their belongings, including their property, goods, and camels—despite these being war booty, which the Muslims had every right to keep.
This act of loyalty moved Ash-Shayma and her people deeply. She embraced Islam, and many from her tribe followed her example and accepted Islam as well.
This incident beautifully highlights the Prophet’s (peace and blessings be upon him) deep loyalty and gratitude to those who played a role in his upbringing, as well as his unparalleled generosity and compassion, which won hearts and inspired devotion wherever he went. And when Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) received Ash-Shayma he (peace be upon him) knew that she is his sister, he took off his cloak and put it on the floor for her to sit on it, peace be upon him.
So, you can see just some of the examples of his loyalty, peace be upon him. His wafa towards his family, towards his companions, towards the community, towards relatives, the close and the far relatives.
Delievered by Shaykh Haytham Tamim on 8th October 2024 to the Convert Club. Transcribed by Shamaila Jawaid.