Hayatus Sahabah - The Lives of the Sahabah - Part 1 of 3

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Allaah then revealed the verse:
(The punishment oflahannam is for all murderers, Mushrikeen and
adulterers) Except for those who (sincerely) repent, accept Imaan and
perform good actions. For such people Allaah will convert their sins
into good deeds. Allaah is Ever Most Forgiving, Most Merciful. {Surah
Furqaan, verse 70)
In reply to this verse, Wahshi said, "0 Muhammad! The condition in this verse is
uncompromising which states, 'Except for those who (sincere&) repent, accept
Imaan and perform good actions.' What if I do not have the opportunity to fulfil
it?" Allaah then revealed the verse:
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Verily Allaah does not forgive that Shirk be committed, but may forgive
all (sins) besides this for whom He wills. {Surah Nisaa, verse 48)
To this, Wahshi replied, "This forgiveness depends on the will of Allaah. I do not
know whether I shall be forgiven or not. Is there any other scope for me?" Allaah
then revealed the verse:
Say, "0 My bondsmen who have wronged their souls (by committing
kulr or other sins)! ~e+r lose hope of Allaah's mercy. Verily, Allaah
forgives all sins. Undoubtedly, He is the Most Forgiving, the Most
Merciful." {Surah Zumar, verse 53)
Upon hearing this, Wahshi said, 'Yes, this is in order." He then accepted Islaam.
other Muslims asked, "0 Rasulullaah @@! We had also committed the sins that
Wahshicommitted (Does thisverse apply to us as well?)." Rasulullaah @@ replied,
"It applies to all Muslims in general."
Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas W$% reports that some Mushrikeen who had
committed murder and adultery in abundance approached Rasulullaah w.
They said, 'What you are saying and calling towards seems extremely good. Do
tell us if there is any expiation for our sins?" It was on this occasion that Allaah
revealed the following two verses:
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Those who do not call to (do not worship) another llaah with Allaah,
who only kill a soul forbidden by Allaah with a warrant (when required
to execute a person whom a court of Shariah sentences to death), and
(they are those) who do not fornicate (they neither commit fornication
nor adultery). {Surah Furqaan, verse 68)
(1) Tabraani. Haythami (Vo1.7 Pg.lOO) states that one of the narrators by the name of Abyan bin
Sufyaan is regarded as a weak narrator by Imaam Dhahabi iW&GZj.