Ibn Ummi Maktum: The Blind Sahabi

Ibn Ummi Maktum: The Blind Sahabi ~ Hi readers! When the Prophet Muhammad taught Islam to the Arab people, many individuals helped him. They were people willing to convert to Islam, including both men and women. They are known as Sahabi. Among them was a man named Ibn Ummi Maktum.

Before I explain further about Ibn Ummi Maktum, I would like to clarify that not all Muslims who lived during the time of the Prophet Muhammad are referred to as Sahabi. Why is that? The answer lies in the definition: Sahabi are Muslims who have seen the Prophet Muhammad, even if only briefly, and who died as Muslims. This is a brief definition of who a Sahabi is.

One of the notable Sahabi is Ibn Ummi Maktum. Islamic historical data indicate that he was Amru bin Ummi Maktum. His full name is Zaidah bin Jandab al-Amiri al-A'ma (who is blind) al-Muadhin (the one who calls to prayer). He is commonly known as "Ibn Ummi Maktum."

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Ibn Ummi Maktum is one of the Sahabi of the Muhajirin. He once led the people in prayer (salat) up to thirteen times when the Prophet Muhammad was away at war.

Hadith About the Blind Sahabi: Ibn Ummi Maktum 

One of the hadiths related to the blind Sahabi (Ibn Ummi Maktum) is as follows:

عَنْ أَنَسٍ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ اِسْتَخْلَفَ ابْنَ أُمِّ مَكْتُوْمٍ يَؤُمُّ النَّاسَ وَهُوَ أَعْمَى . رَوَاهُ أَحْمَدُ وَأَبُوْ دَاوُدَ

From Anas (may Allah be pleased with him), it is reported that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) appointed Ibn Ummi Maktum to lead the people in prayer (salat), even though he was blind. This hadith is narrated by Ahmad and Abu Dawud.

Dear readers, that is a brief explanation of Ibn Ummi Maktum, the blind Sahabi. Do you understand? If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!

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