Abu Abdullah Jarir (rahmatullahi alaihe)

Abu Abdullah Muhammad Ibn Yusuf (rahmatullahi alaihe) was blind from birth. However, Abu Abdullah Muhammad Ibn Yusuf (rahmatullahi alaihe) was gifted with an extraordinary memory. He could memorize any thing that he heard only once. He memorized a book a called “Hidayah” after listening to it only once.

During the reign of Malik Mujahid, there was great unrest in the Arabian Peninsula. The ‘Ālims (scholars) of Boni Ziad possessed many valuable books. They became concerned as they could not place the books in a safe place. Incidentally, Shaykh Talha Ibn Isa became a guest of the ‘Ālims during this time. Shaykh Talha Ibn Isa also became concerned about the books.

At night, Shaykh Talha Ibn Isa was blessed with the auspicious vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream. In the dream, Rahmatallil Alameen (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) stated: “Tell the ‘Ālims of Boni Ziad to take the books to the grave of Abu Abdullah Jarir. No harm will come to the books.”

Upon awakening, Shaykh Talha Ibn Isa informed the ‘Ālims about the dream. The books were taken and placed at the designated place as per instructions from the dream.

The books remained unharmed and intact at the designated place for one year.

Abu Abdullah Jarir passed away in 600 Hijri.