There were twelve ‘Hawari (disciples)’ of Sayyiduna ‘Isa WHO embraced Islam by virtue of Sayyiduna ‘Isa and declared their religion (in Islam) overtly. they might stay prepared all the time to supply physical, financial and each variety of support wholeheartedly to Sayyiduna ‘Isa . WHO were these individuals and why they were referred to as
‘Hawari’? let’s examine answer to those queries. The ” author of Tafeeer Jamal has mentioned, ‘The word
‘Hawari’ has been derived from the word ‘Hawr’ which means achromatic colour. because the garments of those individuals would are sensible white and extremely clean, and their hearts and intentions had been very pure; that the individuals accustomed decision them Hawari.’
According to another commentators, these individuals adopted the profession of laundry and accustomed wash garments so as to earn lawful earnings. that is why these individuals were referred to as Hawari. per another report, these individuals belonged to a royal line and accustomed wear terribly clean and white garments. Hence, individuals started business them Hawari.
Sayyiduna ‘Isa had a bowl during which he accustomed eat. This bowl would ne’er be void of food. somebody informed the king regarding this. thus he referred to as Sayyiduna ‘Isa in his court and asked, ‘Who ar you?’ Sayyiduna ‘Isa replied, ‘I am ‘Isa Bin Maryam, a bondman and a Rasool of God .’ The king got impressed by the temperament and miracles of Sayyiduna ‘Isa and embraced Islam. He discarded his kingdom and he began to live at the service of Sayyiduna ‘Isa in conjunction with his relatives. Since this royal line accustomed wear white garments, thus all of them became celebrated as Hawari.
In another report, it’s mentioned that it absolutely was a bunch of fishermen that accustomed wear white garments. Sayyiduna ‘Isa visited these individuals and same, ‘You individuals catch fish. If you individuals follow my teachings, you’ll be managing groups of people thereby blessing them with life eternal.’ These individuals demanded miracle from Sayyiduna ‘Isa – A skilled worker referred to as Sham’oon had already thrown his internet within the watercourse. Despite the entire night passing by, not even one fish was caught within the internet. thus Sayyiduna ‘Isa same, ‘Throw net within the watercourse currently.’ As presently as he threw net within the watercourse, instantly such a big amount of fish got cornered within the internet that the individuals within the boat couldn’t even carry net. Therefore, with the assistance of 2 boats, net was raised and each of the boats crammed up with fish. when seeing this miracle, individuals on each boats, WHO were twelve in Islam. These individuals were titled as Hawari. number, recited the Kalimah and embraced Some non secular students ar of the opinion that the twelve persons place belief in Sayyiduna ‘Isa – thanks to their firm belief and righteous intentions, these individuals were conferred with a miraculous marvel (Karamat). Whenever they might feel hungry, they used to say: zero Ruhullah, we have a tendency to ar hungry.
So Sayyiduna ‘Isa would faucet the planet with his blessed hand and 2 Rotis (flatbread) would set out of the earth and are available in their hands. once these individuals would decision upon out of thirst, Sayyiduna ‘Isa would faucet the planet and intensely sweet and cold water was provided to those individuals. this can be however these individuals accustomed eat and drink.
One day, these individuals asked Sayyiduna ‘Isa ‘ ‘O Ruhullah! WHO is that the best amongst US – the believers?’ He replied, ‘The one WHO earns sustenance by his own efforts.’ Upon hearing this, with associate degree intention to earn lawful sustenance, these twelve individuals adopted the occupation of laundrette.
As these individuals accustomed build garments white when through laundry, so these individuals became celebrated as Hawari.
Another viewpoint is that the mother of Sayyiduna ‘Isa got appointed her son in an exceedingly coloring look. One day, the merchandiser marked few garments with needed color tags and asked ‘Isa to proceed for coloring. He himself left away. Sayyiduna ‘Isa place all of the garments within the tub containing one single color. Upon come, the merchandiser became anxious to examine that and same, ‘You have artificial all of the garments with identical color, though I had marked completely different colors for various garments and asked you to dye them consequently.’ Sayyiduna ‘Isa same, ‘O clothes, by the command of God ! Be of the colors as desired.’ so, from identical tub, the garments in red, green, yellow and alternative desired colors were received. Witnessing this miracle of Sayyiduna ‘Isa , all the twelve persons gift over there and sporting white garments, place belief in Sayyiduna ‘Isa. These individuals became celebrated as Hawari.
Sayyiduna Muslim Qafaal has mentioned that it’s quite attainable that among these twelve Hawaris, some could be kings, some fishermen, some launderettes and a few could be coloring garments. Since of these individuals were sincere devotees of Sayyiduna ‘Isa and their hearts and intentions were pure; that is why these twelve people with pious and pure souls were endowed the dignified title of Hawari. this can be as a result of the word ‘Hawari’ suggests that ‘a sincere friend’.
(Iafseer Jamal ‘ala/ Jalalayn, vol. 1, pp. 423-424; half three, Surah Aal-e-‘Imran, Ayah 52)
However, while mentioning regarding Hawaris within the wonderful Book, God has mentioned:
Then, once ‘Isa detected disbelief from them, he said, ‘Who are going to be my helper towards Allah?’ The disciples same, ‘We ar the helpers of the faith of God; we have a tendency to believe Allah, and you be witness that we have a tendency to ar Muslims.’
[Kanz-ul-Iman (Translation of Quran)] (Part three, Surah Aal-e-‘Imran, Ayah 52)
At another place within the Holy Book, God has mentioned:
And once I impressed into the hearts of the disciples that, ‘Believe in ME and in My courier,’ they same, ‘We have accepted religion, and (0 ‘Isa) be witness that we have a tendency to ar Muslims.’ [Kanz-ul-Iman (Translation of Quran)} (Part seven, Al-Mai’dah, Ayah 111)
Moral: though the amount of Hawaris of Sayyiduna ‘Isa was solely twelve, however the method they remained steadfast by showing their help, determination and bravado against Jews; it contains a lesson for each Muslim to stay steadfast within the matters of faith.
Allah grants each Nabi with such quite sincere companions and devotees. Therefore, on the day of Ghazwah Khandaq (the battle of trench), the Holy Rasool same, ‘Every Nabi has had Hawaris and my Hawari is Zubayr.’
(Mishkat-ul-Masabih, Kitab-ul-Fitan, Al-Fasal-ul-Awwal, pp. 565)
Sayyiduna Qatadah has same that twelve blessed companions from the Quraysh tribe ar the Hawaris of the Holy Rasool . Their blessed names ar as follows:
1. Sayyiduna Abu Bakr
2. Sayyiduna ‘Umar
3. Sayyiduna ‘Usman
4. Sayyiduna ‘Ali
5. Sayyiduna Hamzah
6. Sayyiduna Ja’far
7. Sayyiduna Abu ‘Ubaydah Bin Al-Jarrah
8. Sayyiduna ‘Usman Bin Maz’oon
9. Sayyiduna ‘Abdur Rahman Bin ‘Awf
10. Sayyiduna Sa’ d Bin Abi Waqas
11. Sayyiduna Talhah Bin ‘Ubaydullah
12. Sayyiduna Zubayr Bin Al-‘Awwam
This is as a result of these sincere devotees have set unthinkable and uncomparable samples of help and support to the Beloved and Blessed N abi Muhammad at each occasion.