62. THE ARRIVAL OF WA’IL IBN HUJR IBN RABEE‘AH IBN WA’IL IBN YA‘MAR AL-HADRAMI, ABU HUNAID AND ONE OF THE YEMENI KINGS
Abu ‘Umar Ibn ‘Abdul Barr related that he was one of the chieftains of Hadramawt and his father was their king. It is also said that Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, gave the tidings of his coming to his Companions even before his arrival. He said: “The remaining children of kings will (soon) come to you.” When he eventually arrived, Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, welcomed and drew him close to himself. He brought his seat close to him and spread his garment for him and he supplicated: “Allah bless Wa’il, his children and grandchildren.”
Allah’s Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, appointed him the head of all the chieftains of Hadramawt and wrote three documents for him. One to Al-Muhajir Ibn Abu Umayyah and the other two to the chieftains and Al-Abahilah. He earmarked for him a portion of land and sent along with him Mu‘awiyah Ibn Abi Sufyan. He set out in his company but soon complained to him of the scorching heat (of the desert). Wa’il said to him: “Travel in the shade of the camel.” He said: “What use would that be for me? Perhaps you should let me ride behind you.” Wa’il snapped at him: “Keep quiet! I am not from the kings that tolerate co-riders.”
Wa’il Ibn Hujr lived until he visited Mu‘awiyah while he was the chief of Muslims. Mu‘awiyah recognized him and welcomed him warmly. He also drew him close to himself and he reminded him of the Hadith. He also awarded him two years bonus but Wa’il declined and said: “Give it to someone who is more in need of it than me.” Al-Hafiz Al-Baihaqi related it in part and he indicated that al-Bukhari related some of it in his book of history.
By: Ibn Katheer
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