Asharatul Mubashara fil-Jannah (The Ten Promised Paradise)
Introduction and Overview: The Ten Promised Paradise
Introduction
Islamic history is illuminated by the remarkable lives of those who stood closest to the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him the noble companions who sacrificed their lives, wealth, and status in service to Allah and His Messenger. Among these were ten individuals who earned a unique distinction: they were promised Paradise (al-Jannah) while still alive. These ten are known as Asharatul Mubashara (The Ten Promised Paradise).
Their virtue, sincerity, and unwavering commitment to Islam earned them this blessed honor directly from the tongue of the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, a rare and eternal guarantee that reflects their exalted rank in the eyes of God, may God bless him and grant him peace.
What is Asharatul Mubashara?
The phrase “Asharatul Mubashara” means “The Ten Who Were Given Glad Tidings.” These ten companions were personally informed by Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, that they would enter Paradise. They include:
1. Abu Bakr as-Siddeeq, may God be pleased with him
2. Umar ibn al-Khattab, may God be pleased with him
3. 'Uthman ibn 'Affan, may God be pleased with him
4. Ali ibn Abi Talib, may God be pleased with him
5. Talhah ibn 'Ubaydullah, may God be pleased with him
6. Az-Zubayr ibn al-'Awwam, may God be pleased with him
7. Abdur-Rahman ibn 'Awf, may God be pleased with him
8. Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas, may God be pleased with him
9. Sa'eed ibn Zayd, may God be pleased with him
10. Abu 'Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah, may God be pleased with him
The Hadith of Glad Tidings
In an authentic Hadith reported by Sa'eed ibn Zayd (may Allah be pleased with him), the Prophet ﷺ said:
“Abu Bakr is in Paradise, ‘Umar is in Paradise, ‘Uthman is in Paradise, ‘Ali is in Paradise, Talhah is in Paradise, Az-Zubayr is in Paradise, ‘Abdur-Rahman ibn ‘Awf is in Paradise, Sa’d ibn Abi Waqqas is in Paradise, Sa’eed ibn Zayd is in Paradise, and Abu ‘Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah is in Paradise.”
The Messenger of God, may God bless him and grant him peace, said: “Abu Bakr is in Paradise, Umar is in Paradise, Uthman is in Paradise, Ali is in Paradise, Talhah is in Paradise, Az-Zubayr is in Paradise, Abd al-Rahman ibn Awf is in Paradise, Sa`d is in Paradise, Sa`id ibn Zayd is in Paradise, and Abu Ubaidah ibn al-Jarrah is in Paradise.”
(Jami' at-Tirmidhi, Hadith 3747)
Why These Ten?
All ten of these companions: Accepted Islam early on Migrated for the sake of Allah
Fought bravely in the most critical battles like Badr and Uhud
Were instrumental in spreading the message of Islam
Lived lives marked by taqwa (God-consciousness), generosity, leadership, and deep love for the Prophet, peace be upon him.
Their Legacy
These individuals are not only promised Jannah but also offer timeless lessons in
Leadership: Four of them became rightly-guided Caliphs (Khulafa' ar-Rashidun)
Courage: They faced torture, exile, and war for their faith
Charity and Justice: They distributed wealth, supported the poor, and led with fairness
They are examples of how to live a life dedicated to faith, honor, and service to humanity. They exemplify the saying of Allah, His Majesty:
“And the foremost (in faith) from the Muhajirun and Ansar and those who followed them with excellence – Allah is pleased with them and they are pleased with Him.”
And the first forerunners [in Islam] among the Muhajireen and the Ansar and those who followed them with good conduct - Allah is pleased with them and they are pleased with Him.
(Surat at-Tawbah, 9:100)
Why It Matters Today
In a time where moral integrity and spiritual commitment are increasingly rare, the lives of Asharatul Mubashara provide beacons of light. They remind us:
To be sincere in our deeds
To stay steady in the face of trials
To prioritize our akhirah (Hereafter) above all
Conclusion
Asharatul Mubashara are not only revered figures of history; they are spiritual role models whose lives echo with relevance. In the next posts, we will explore the biography of each one their character, achievements, sacrifices, and the lessons we can learn from their path to Paradise.
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