Reviewed by: Ustadha Al-shaimaa Nabil Abd-alfattah Abd-Allah
Hazrat Malik Bin Sanan (RA): A Companion Promised Paradise
Alhamdulillah, many Muslims are familiar with the ten Companions known as the Ashra Mubashra who received the glad tidings of Paradise in their lifetimes. These ten blessed souls include Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA), Hazrat Omar (RA), Hazrat Uthman (RA), Hazrat Ali (RA), and six others. Beyond these ten, however, there are twenty other Companions who, through their dedication and sacrifices for Islam, were also granted the news of Paradise. Among them is the valiant Hazrat Malik Bin Sanan (RA).
Hazrat Malik Bin Sanan (RA): His Life and Legacy
Hazrat Malik Bin Sanan (RA), a Companion of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), participated in the Battle of Uhud. His devotion, fear of Allah, and profound love for the Prophet led him to the ultimate success: martyrdom.
Family Background:
- Tribe: Banu Khazraj (بنو الخزرج)
- Father of: The famous Companion Hazrat Abu Saeed Khudri (RA)
- Wife: Hazrat Uneesa (Oneesa) Bint-e-Umro Bin Qais
Embracing Islam
Hazrat Malik Bin Sanan (RA) had heard about the prophecy of a final Messenger from the Jewish tribes in Medina. He knew from them that this Prophet would appear in Arabia and migrate to Medina. When the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) finally arrived in Medina, Malik eagerly embraced Islam, having recognized the signs that matched the Jewish prophecies he had heard.
Hazrat Abu Saeed Khudri (RA) recounted that his father once told the Prophet (SAW) about a Jewish man, Zubair bin Baata, who said, “A red star has set in the sky that only appears when Allah sends a Messenger.” The Prophet (SAW) responded, “It would have been better that Zubair and his people accepted Islam.”
Yearning for Martyrdom
Hazrat Malik missed participating in the Battle of Badr, as he did not know about the impending conflict. When the Prophet (SAW) and his army returned victorious, Malik expressed his regret for not being there. The Prophet (SAW) acknowledged his sentiments, and from that moment, Hazrat Malik eagerly awaited another opportunity to prove his loyalty.
Battle of Uhud and His Martyrdom
When the Battle of Uhud loomed, the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) consulted his Companions on whether to confront the Quraysh within or outside Medina. Hazrat Malik (RA) courageously declared:
“O Prophet of Allah, by God we are in a win-win situation. If Allah grants us victory, the Quraysh will face humiliation, and if we achieve martyrdom, we will attain the highest honor.”
During the intense battle, when the Prophet (SAW) was injured, blood trickled from his mouth. Hazrat Malik (RA), overwhelmed with concern, held the blood in his hands and drank it out of devotion. The Prophet (SAW) asked, “Sanan, will you drink my blood?” to which Malik responded, “Yes, it is yours.” The Prophet (SAW) then said, “Whoever’s blood mixes with mine, the fire of Hell will never touch him.” This powerful promise brought Malik a sense of peace, and with renewed determination, he continued to fight until a Qurayshi, Kanani, struck him, and he embraced martyrdom with a smile.
As per the Prophet’s (SAW) instructions, Hazrat Malik bin Sanan (RA) was laid to rest in his battle attire, wounds still fresh, alongside other martyrs of Uhud.
His Legacy
Though Hazrat Malik Bin Sanan (RA) spent limited time with the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), he left behind a son, Hazrat Abu Saeed Khudri (RA), who became a prominent Companion, eager to learn from the Prophet (SAW) and his close circle. Through his sacrifice and legacy, Hazrat Malik remains an enduring symbol of devotion, courage, and loyalty.
May Allah grant Hazrat Malik Bin Sanan (RA) the highest place in Jannah. Ameen.
