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The One Who Saw Allah: The Reward of the Patient and the Martyrs
Battle of Uhud, where faith met eternity.
The One Who Saw Allah
“Do not think of those who are killed in the path of Allah as dead.
Rather, they are alive, with their Lord, well-provided for.”
The Martyr Who Spoke with Allah
Jabir ibn Abdullah (may Allah be pleased with him) once narrated a story that has moved the hearts of believers for generations.
He said,
“The Prophet ﷺ came to me after my father was martyred at Uhud. He said, ‘O Jabir, why do I see you broken-hearted?’
I said, ‘O Messenger of Allah, my father has been killed. He left behind a large family and heavy debts.’”
The Prophet ﷺ then said,
“Shall I not tell you something that will comfort you?
Allah has never spoken to anyone directly except from behind a veil.
But Allah spoke to your father face to face.”
SubhanAllah. Imagine that a soul returning to its Lord, and the Lord of Majesty speaking to him directly.
Then Allah said to Jabir’s father:
“O My servant, ask of Me whatever you wish, and I will grant it.”
And he replied:
“My Lord, let me return to the world so that I may be martyred again for Your sake.”
But Allah said:
“I have already decreed that they shall not return.”
So the martyr said:
“Then, O my Lord, convey this to those I have left behind.”
It was then that this verse was revealed, a verse that would echo through centuries, consoling every heart that ever buried a loved one for the sake of Allah.
The Love That Outlived Death
Think about that moment.
After standing before his Lord and speaking directly with Him, Jabir’s father did not ask for Paradise or comfort; he asked to return and give everything again.
That is love in its purest form.
When the veils of this world are lifted, the believer sees what they were truly living and dying for.
Their only regret is that they cannot die for Him twice.
And when we remember the martyrs of our time in Gaza, in Yemen, in places unseen and unnamed, we realize that they, too, have reached that same nearness.
They have met the One for whom they gave everything.
They do not wish to return, only that we might know what they have found.
The Scholar Who Endured for Allah’s Sake
But nearness to Allah is not only for those who fall on the battlefield.
It is also for those who suffer quietly, who hold firm when the world calls them astray, who bear pain for truth’s sake.
Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal (may Allah have mercy on him) was one such soul.
He was imprisoned and lashed for refusing to alter the truth of Allah’s word.
Through all his trials, he remained steadfast, his lips repeating, “Bring me evidence from the Book of Allah.”
After his death, one of his students saw him in a dream and asked,
“O Abu Abdillah, what did your Lord do with you?”
Imam Ahmad replied,
“He forgave me. He said, ‘O Ahmad, you received sixty lashes for My sake.’
I said, ‘Yes, my Lord.’
Then Allah said, ‘Now My face appears to you look at it as you please.’”
SubhanAllah.
The one who bore pain for Allah was rewarded with the greatest sight to see Allah Himself.
A Thread of Faith Across Time
There is a golden thread that connects them all: the martyrs of Uhud, the scholars of truth, and every believer who endures hardship for Allah’s sake.
When you cannot see Allah yet still live for Him, when your patience is unseen, your pain unacknowledged, and your perseverance uncelebrated, know that you are walking the same path.
Every act of faithfulness, every hidden tear, every sacrifice for His sake becomes a step toward that eternal meeting.
And one day, when the veils are lifted, you will see what all of it was for.
Applying This Teaching to Our Lives
Renew Your Intention in Every Struggle
The Prophet ﷺ said, “Actions are judged by intentions” (Bukhari 1).
Reframe every difficulty as an offering for Allah, not a burden to endure.Remember the Unseen Reward
When you are wronged or unseen, recall that Allah is watching you (Surah Al-‘Imran, 3:148).
Your patience writes your story in the unseen.Practice Dhikr When You Feel Powerless
Saying La ilaha illa Allah calms the heart and strengthens the soul. It is the rope between you and your Lord.
Neuroscience affirms that rhythmic repetition regulates the nervous system¹.Read the Stories of the Righteous
Reflect on the lives of the martyrs and the scholars. Their endurance awakens perspective and courage within us.Make Du’a for the Oppressed
The Prophet ﷺ said, “Beware the supplication of the oppressed, for there is no barrier between it and Allah” (Bukhari 4090).
Their du’a may open doors for us in ways unseen.
FAQ
1. Can a believer see Allah in this life?
No, not with the physical eyes. The Prophet ﷺ said, “You will not see your Lord until you die” (Muslim 181). But Allah may show His nearness through dreams or spiritual unveiling.
2. Will believers see Allah in the Hereafter?
Yes, the greatest joy of Paradise is to see Allah. “Faces that Day will be radiant, looking toward their Lord” (Surah al-Qiyāmah, 75:22–23).
3. How can one attain this nearness?
Through sincerity, remembrance, and endurance. Allah says, “Indeed, Allah is with those who are patient”.
4. What does it mean to be “alive with their Lord”?
It means the martyrs are granted a unique life of awareness and provision in the unseen, a life beyond our perception.
5. What can we do to honor today’s martyrs?
Live with the same devotion they died with. Serve Allah with your time, wealth, and voice, for their mission continues through us.
Footnotes
Davidson, R. J. & Goleman, D. (2017). Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body. Avery Publishing.
Al-Ghazali, I. (2001). The Remembrance of Death and the Afterlife. Islamic Texts Society.
Ibn al-Qayyim, M. (1999). Kitab al-Ruh (The Book of the Soul). Dar al-Kutub al-‘Ilmiyyah.
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