Hadiths of Abu Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah (may God be pleased with him)

Humility

Omar visited Abu Ubaidah in the Levant, and he did not find anything in his house except a sword, a shield, and a backpack. Omar said: “Didn’t you take what people take?” He said: “O Commander of the Faithful, this has reached me.”

Source: Ornament of saints

The virtue of the Levant

He narrated hadiths about the virtue of the Levant and Rabat therein.

Source: Musnad al-Shamians

Modesty and gentleness

Abu Ubaida was described as gentle, humble, and of good character.

Source: Sir

Plague

The Messenger of God, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “The plague is a testimony for every Muslim.” (Abu Ubaida died in the plague of Emmaus, seeking reward)

Source: agreed

The Prophet described him

Omar bin Al-Khattab said: “If Abu Ubaidah were alive, I would have appointed him as successor. If my Lord asks me, I will say: I heard your Prophet saying: He is the trustee of this nation.”

Source: Musnad Ahmed

Secretary of the nation

The Messenger of God, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “Indeed, every nation has a trustworthy person, and our trustworthy person, O nation, is Abu Ubaidah bin Al-Jarrah.”

Source: agreed

Saving the Prophet on Sunday

Abu Ubaidah removed the two rings of Al-Mughafir that entered the cheek of the Prophet, peace and blessings of God be upon him, on the day of Uhud with his teeth, and his folds fell out.

Source: Biography of the Prophet

Mubahala

When the people of Najran wanted the Mubahala, they said: Send an honest man with us, and he, peace and blessings of God be upon him, said: “I will send with you a truly honest and trustworthy man,” so the people looked forward to it, so he sent Abu Ubaidah.

Source: agreed

Out of the plague

The Messenger of God, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “If you hear of it on a land, do not approach it, and if it occurs on a land while you are there, do not leave to escape from it.”

Source: agreed

Knockout army

The Messenger of God, may God bless him and grant him peace, sent a delegation and commanded Abu Ubaidah over them. They were so hungry that they ate leaves, and the sea threw them a great sperm whale, so they ate from it for a month.

Source: agreed

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