Early Life & Embracing Islam
Who introduced ‘Abd Ar-Rahman ibn ‘Awf to Islam?
➤ Abu Bakr As-Siddiq
Where did he migrate to first before Medina?
Abyssinia (Ethiopia)
What did he give as dowry when he got married in Medina?
A certain amount of gold
Which prayer did the Prophet ﷺ join behind him during a delay?
Fajr prayer
What major decision did he make after Umar’s death?
➤ Selected Uthman ibn Affan as caliph
What was his name before the Prophet ﷺ changed it?
Abdu Ka‘bah or Abd Amr
What did the Quraysh force him to leave behind during Hijrah
All his wealth
What dua did the Prophet ﷺ make for his marriage?
Barakah in his wealth and family
What did the Prophet ﷺ say about entering a land with a plague
"If you hear of a plague in a land, do not enter it; if you're in it, do not leave.”
How many gold coins did he give each surviving veteran of Badr?
400 gold dinars
How many years younger was he than the Prophet ﷺ?
Ten years
Who was paired with him in brotherhood in Medina?
Sa’d ibn Ar-Rabi
How many camels were in the caravan that filled Madinah with dust?
700 camels
What was his emotional reaction during iftar in later life?
He cried remembering Mus’ab ibn Umair and the Prophet ﷺ’s poverty
How much did each of his four wives inherit?
80,000 gold coins each
Name at least three of the first eight to accept Islam along with him.
‘Uthman ibn ‘Affan,
Talha ibn Ubaydullah,
Az-Zubair ibn Al-‘Awwam,
Sa’d ibn Abi Waqqas
What generous offer did his brother in Islam make to him?
Half his wealth and a choice of one of his wives to marry
What was Aisha’s comment that moved him to donate the caravan?
“I saw ‘Abd Ar-Rahman ibn ‘Awf crawling into Paradise."
What had he feared on his deathbed?
That his wealth would delay him from joining the other companions in Jannah
What did Uthman (RA) say about his wealth after accepting it?
“His wealth is halal and pure. Its food gives health and blessing.”
What was unusual about the time he accepted Islam?
Islam was still being preached secretly due to persecution
What was his response to this offer? (when his brother in islam offered him half of everything he ownes )
He refused and asked to be shown the market instead
What was his immediate response to Aisha’s words
He donated the entire caravan and its goods for the sake of Allah
In which year did ‘Abd Ar-Rahman ibn ‘Awf pass away?
32 AH
What is the Quran ayah talking about people and how they manage their wealth
Those who spend their wealth in the cause of Allah and do not follow up their gifts with reminders of their generosity or with injury, their reward is with their Lord. On them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve (2:262).