23/03/2024
One day RasulAllah ﷺ asked Jibreel عليه السلام,
“Have you ever travelled at full speed?”
Jibreel عليه السلام said,
“Yes, on four occasions.”
RasulAllah ﷺ asked,
“What were the four occasions?”
Jibreel عليه السلام said,
“First time was when Ibraheem عليه السلام was placed in Nimrud’s fire.
At the time I was near the Arsh-Throne. Allah ordered me to cool the fire.
I left the Arsh and descended seven heavens in time.
Second time was when Ibraheem عليه السلام was about to sacrifice his son Ishmael عليه السلام in Mina.
Allah ordered me to replace his son with a lamb, before Ibraheem عليه السلام struck with his knife.
Third time was when, the brothers of Yusuf عليه السلام threw him into the well. Allah ordered me to save Yusuf عليه السلام, I rushed and placed my wing underneath Yusuf عليه السلام before he reached the bottom of the well.
And the final time was when you,
Ya RasulAllah ﷺ, injured your tooth at the battle of Uhud.
Allah سبحانه و تعالى ordered me to stop your blood reaching the ground, otherwise no plant or tree would grow, till the end of the world.
Hearing this, I rushed and saved your blood with my wings.”
[Ruhul Bayan]
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