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Abu Ayyub was among the 70 people who gave allegiance to [[the Prophet (s)]] that they would not abandon his support. Nasr b. Muzahim considered Abu Ayyub among the elders of [[Ansar]] (Helpers) and the [[Shia]] of [[Imam Ali (a)]]. | Abu Ayyub was among the 70 people who gave allegiance to [[the Prophet (s)]] that they would not abandon his support. Nasr b. Muzahim considered Abu Ayyub among the elders of [[Ansar]] (Helpers) and the [[Shia]] of [[Imam Ali (a)]]. | ||
150 hadiths have been attributed to Abu Ayyub, but [[al-Bukhari]] and [[Muslim b. al-Hajjaj|Muslim]] have only approved of 7 hadiths from him. | 150 [[hadiths]] have been attributed to Abu Ayyub, but [[al-Bukhari]] and [[Muslim b. al-Hajjaj|Muslim]] have only approved of 7 hadiths from him. | ||
=== Host of the Prophet (s) === | === Host of the Prophet (s) === | ||
What made Abu Ayyub grand in the eyes of Muslims, was going of the Prophet (s) to his house upon his arrival to Medina, regardless of others' insistence. Thus, historians have mentioned his name as the host of the Prophet (s). According to Biladhuri, the Prophet (s) resided in his house for 7 months, until the mosque and the Prophet's (s) own house were built up. Mas'udi has reported this period one month. | What made Abu Ayyub grand in the eyes of Muslims, was going of the Prophet (s) to his house upon his arrival to [[Medina]], regardless of others' insistence. Thus, historians have mentioned his name as the host of the Prophet (s). According to al-Biladhuri, the Prophet (s) resided in his house for 7 months, until [[al-Masjid al-Nabawi|the mosque]] and the Prophet's (s) own house were built up. Mas'udi has reported this period one month. | ||
=== Defender of the Succession of Ali (a) === | === Defender of the Succession of Ali (a) === | ||
After the demise of the noble Prophet (s), Abu Ayyub and 11 other companions, defended the succession of Ali b. Abi Talib (a). Therefore, Ibn Athir regarded him among the special companions of Imam Ali (a). After the death of 'Uthman, he was among the first people who gave allegiance to Imam Ali (a) and encouraged Ansar to do so. Also in 35 AH, he, together with a group of others, testified in Kufa that they heard hadith of Ghadir from the Prophet (s). | After the demise of the noble Prophet (s), Abu Ayyub and 11 other [[companions]], defended the succession of [[Ali b. Abi Talib (a)]]. Therefore, Ibn Athir regarded him among the special [[Category:Companions of Imam Ali (a)|companions]] of Imam Ali (a). After the death of '[[Uthman]], he was among the first people who gave allegiance to Imam Ali (a) and encouraged [[Ansar]] to do so. Also in 35 AH, he, together with a group of others, testified in [[Kufa]] that they heard [[hadith of Ghadir]] from [[the Prophet (s)]]. | ||
=== In the Group of the Compilers of the Qur'an === | === In the Group of the Compilers of the Qur'an === | ||
Bukhari considered him among the five from Ansar who tried to compile the Qur'an at the time of the noble Prophet (s). | [[Al-Bukhari]] considered him among the five from [[Ansar]] who tried to compile the [[Qur'an]] at the time of the noble Prophet (s). | ||
=== Participating in Ghazawat (Battles of the Prophet (s)) === | === Participating in Ghazawat (Battles of the Prophet (s)) === | ||
Abu Ayyub participated in all the battles of the Prophet (s) and historians have considered him among the participants of Badr, Uhud and Khandaq battles. Only once because the commander of Muslims' army was a young man, he refrained to participate in the battle and was always regretful about it. | Abu Ayyub participated in all the [[ghazwa|battles]] of the Prophet (s) and historians have considered him among the participants of [[battle of Badr|Badr]], [[Battle of Uhud|Uhud]] and [[Battle of Khandaq|Khandaq]] battles. Only once because the commander of Muslims' army was a young man, he refrained to participate in the battle and was always regretful about it. | ||
Through historical texts, his obedience, loyalty and his great reverence for the Prophet (s) is manifested. According to Ibn Hisham, he was pioneer in expelling the hypocrites who mocked Muslims in | Through historical texts, his obedience, loyalty and his great reverence for the Prophet (s) is manifested. According to Ibn Hisham, he was pioneer in expelling the hypocrites who mocked Muslims in [[al-Masjid al-Nabawi]] and some of them were his own relatives. According to some haidths, a verse of the [[Qur'an]] in the event of Ifk praises Abu Ayyub and his wife. | ||
=== Participating in the Siege of the house of 'Uthman === | === Participating in the Siege of the house of 'Uthman === | ||
Upon the siege of the house of 'Uthman by the dissidents, Muslims performed the prayer in the mosque of Medina led by Abu Ayyub and he was among the witnesses in front of whom 'Uthman promised that he would thereafter act according to the Book of God and the conduct of the Prophet (s). | Upon the siege of the house of [['Uthman]] by the dissidents, Muslims performed the prayer in the mosque of Medina led by Abu Ayyub and he was among the witnesses in front of whom 'Uthman promised that he would thereafter act according to the [[Book]] of [[God]] and the conduct of [[the Prophet (s)]]. | ||
=== Participating in the Battles at the Time of Imam Ali (a) === | === Participating in the Battles at the Time of Imam Ali (a) === | ||
Abu Ayyub participated in all battles Imam Ali (a) engaged in, but Ibn Sa'd mentioned only Nahrawan, Waqidi | Abu Ayyub participated in all battles [[Imam Ali (a)]] engaged in, but Ibn Sa'd mentioned only [[battle of Nahrawan|Nahrawan]], and al-Waqidi mentioned [[Battle of Siffin|Siffin]]. Everyone has mentioned extraordinary braveries of Abu Ayyub. In the battle of Nahrawan, Ali (a) assigned him as the commander of the horsemen and before beginning of the war, sent him to negotiate with and advise [[Khawarij]]. | ||
=== The Governor of Medina Assigned by Imam Ali (a) === | === The Governor of Medina Assigned by Imam Ali (a) === | ||
After Nahrawan, he was assigned by Imam Ali (a) as the governor of Medina, but after Mu'awiya sent Busr b. Abi Artah with 3000 soldiers to Hijaz in 40 AH, Abu Ayyub left Medina and joined Ali (a) in Iraq. After invading Medina and taking the city, Busr burned Abu Ayyub's house. | After Nahrawan, he was assigned by Imam Ali (a) as the governor of [[Medina]], but after [[Mu'awiya]] sent Busr b. Abi Artah with 3000 soldiers to Hijaz in 40 AH, Abu Ayyub left Medina and joined Ali (a) in [[Iraq]]. After invading Medina and taking the city, Busr burned Abu Ayyub's house. | ||
=== Participating in the Battle against Romans === | === Participating in the Battle against Romans === | ||
After the martyrdom of Ali (a), Abu Ayyub once again went to the borders for war. Tabari has reported that in 49 Ah, Yazid b. Mu'awiya moved to war with Romans and took the old Abu Ayyub with himself. | After the martyrdom of Ali (a), Abu Ayyub once again went to the borders for war. Al-Tabari has reported that in 49 Ah, [[Yazid b. Mu'awiya]] moved to war with Romans and took the old Abu Ayyub with himself. | ||
== His Demise == | == His Demise == | ||