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Hazrat Ja‘far (ra) was another sincere devotee of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa). Once a discussion arose amongst the most beloved persons of the Holy Prophet (sa), Zaid (ra), ‘Ali (ra), Ja‘far (ra), as to who was loved the most. When they asked the Holy Prophet (sa), he most kindly assured them that he greatly loved all of them. He told Hazrat Ja‘far (ra) that he resembled him the most, in appearance, character, nature and manners and was nearest to him.
This expression of love by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) for Hazrat Ja‘far (ra) makes him the object of our spontaneous love. He was martyred in the Battle of Mu’tah. His wife Asma’ relates, ‘The Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) visited our house at that time and asked for Hazrat Ja‘far’s (ra) children to be brought to him. He embraced them and cuddled them. His eyes were brimming with tears. I asked him, “Why are you crying. Is there any news about Ja‘far?” He replied, “Yes, he has been martyred in the way of Allah.” His martyrdom in the way of Allah made him even dearer to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa). He advised his family to look after Ja‘far’s family and send them meals, etc. Such scenes of the Holy Prophet Muhammad’s (sa) love were seen by some companions and it made them envious.
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Muhammad (sa) – The Perfect Man (Qadian, India: Nazarat Isha’at, 2015) 296-297.
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