Abdullah bin Mas’ud: The Leader of the Quran Reciters (4)

عبد الله بن مسعود : عميد حملة القرآن ومن كبار فقهاء الإسلام

Abdullah bin Mas’ud: The Leader of the Quran Reciters and One of the Great Scholars of Islam (Part Four)

By: Dr. Ali Muhammad ash-Shallabi

Translated by: Reza Ervani bin Asmanu

This article, Abdullah bin Mas’ud: The Leader of the Quran Reciters, falls under the category of Sirah of the Companions.

وكان (رضي الله عنه) معلما لبيبا، ذكيا فطينا ألمعيا، يلقي الدروس الجامعة، ويخطب بتلامذته، ويجالسهم فيفسر لهم الغامض، ويبين لهم المجمل، ويحمل الناس على فهم القرآن والعمل به وتلاوته وحفظه،

Abdullah bin Mas’ud (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was an intelligent, sharp-minded, and brilliant teacher. He delivered comprehensive lessons, taught his students directly, and sat with them to explain difficult matters, clarify ambiguities, and encourage them to understand, practice, recite, and memorize the Quran.

ويعلمهم إتقانه، ويرغبهم ويرهبهم، ليقفوا عند تحذيراته ويحركوا القلوب بكلماته، ويتفاعلوا مع إنذاراته، ويطوعوا لها النفوس، بأسلوب بديع وكلمات مؤثرة،

He emphasized precision in recitation and inspired his students using both motivation (targhib) and caution (tarhib). His words moved hearts, resonated with his warnings, and guided souls to submit to the Quran’s teachings.

ويعلمهم الصلاة وأداء الفرائض، والسعي إلى المسجد، في صور عملية، ويحثهم على الحج والعمرة، وكانت الغاية هو أن ينطلق بهم من حيز العلم إلى ميدان العمل، ومن نطاق الكلام إلى جادة الالتزام، وترك ما حرم وما استقبح،

Abdullah bin Mas’ud also taught practical aspects of Islam, such as the correct way to pray, fulfill obligations, and attend the mosque. He encouraged his students to perform Hajj and Umrah, aiming to lead them from theoretical knowledge to practical application, from mere words to genuine commitment, leaving behind what is prohibited and detestable.

وكان يؤدب تلامذته بآداب الإسلام، ويضع الصورة الحية التي تمثله بينهم، ويحثهم على تعظيم الحديث وعدم معارضته، وهو ينشر فضائل النبي بينهم، ويحملهم على اقتفاء أثره، والنسج على منواله، والاقتداء به،

He instilled Islamic manners in his students, setting a living example for them to emulate. Abdullah bin Mas’ud emphasized the importance of honoring hadith, avoiding contradiction, and adhering to the Prophet’s virtues. He encouraged his students to follow the Prophet ﷺ, model their lives after his, and take him as their ultimate example.

وكان رضي الله عنه يتكلم ويحدث ويوجه ويرشد ويتلقى ويجيب، بسهولة ويسر، وعلم وفهم، فيصحح الأخطاء، ويقوم الاعوجاج، إلى أن بلغ مبلغا قويا في العلم، وبات وزيرا للكوفة، وفقيهها الأكبر، يعلم أهلها ويقضي بينهم، ويحل خصوماتهم.

With ease and clarity, Abdullah bin Mas’ud spoke, taught, guided, answered questions, corrected mistakes, and rectified misunderstandings. He became a renowned scholar and served as the chief jurist and judge in Kufa, teaching its people, resolving their disputes, and adjudicating their conflicts.

وفاته

His Passing

مرض الصحابي الجليل عبد الله بن مسعود في عهد الخليفة الراشدي الثالث عثمان بن عفان، وعاده الصحابة والتابعين، وعلى رأسهم الخليفة، وهو على فراش الموت ما شكى من المرض إلا ذنوبه، وما اشتهى لحظتها إلا رحمة ربه، 

Abdullah bin Mas’ud (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) fell ill during the caliphate of Uthman bin Affan, the third rightly guided caliph. Many companions and tabi’un visited him, including Uthman himself, as Abdullah lay on his deathbed. Despite his illness, Abdullah expressed no complaints about his physical pain, only about his sins. His only desire at that moment was the mercy of his Lord.

فتوفي ابن مسعود (رضي الله عنه) ودفن في البقيع، وذلك عام اثنين وثلاثين، وقيل: ثلاث وثلاثين للهجرة، بعد أن قضى عمرا مباركا ساهم فيه بالعلم الغزير والفقه الواضح والقراءة الغضة، تتغنى بسيرته الأجيال إلى يوم الدين، وتقتدي أثره بالقرآن، كما بنى للدين صرحا متينا.

Abdullah bin Mas’ud (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) passed away and was buried in the Baqi’ cemetery in the year 32 AH, or according to some, 33 AH. He left behind a life filled with blessings, contributing vast knowledge, clear jurisprudence, and beautiful Quranic recitation. His legacy continues to inspire generations until the Day of Judgment, with people emulating his devotion to the Quran and his example in building a strong foundation for the faith.

Alhamdulillah, the series of four articles is now complete.

Source : al Jazeera