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destined him to live at a time when Islam is deeply -rooted and fully-fledged, awaiting him to quench his
thirst from its inexhaustible pure spring?
Al-Miqdaad's viewpoint was subtly wise and intelligent. He always emerged as the wise and clever
man iall his actions, deeds, and words.
Al-Miqdaad's love for Islam was not only great but also reasonable and wise. A man who has such great
and wise love inside him must be raised to a high station, for he does not find pleasure in this love per se
but rather in its responsibilities and obligations. Al Miqdaad definitely was this type of man. His love for
the Prophet filled his heart and deepened his feeling of responsibility towards the Prophet's safety. No
sooner was a call for an expedition announced than he darted towards the Prophet's house on horseback
armed with his sharp sword!
His love for Islam filled his heart with responsibility for its protections, not only from the plots of its
enemies, but also from the errors of its allies.
One day, his army unit went on an expedition, but the enemy troops were able to besiege them.
Therefore, their commander gave an order to his soldiers not to graze their camels. One of the Muslim
soldiers did not hear his order and, in consequence, disobeyed it. The commander punished him severely,
more than he actually deserved. In fact, he did not deserve to be punished at all. Al-Miqdaad passed by
this man and found him in tears, so he asked him what was the matter, and the latter told him what had
happened. Al-Miqdaad took the man to the commander, where he argued with him until he was
convinced of his error of judgment. Then Al-Miqdaad said, "Now it is the time for retaliation. He must
have his qisaas - the law of equality of punishment!"
The commander yielded to his judgment but the soldier remitted the retaliation. Al-Miqdaad was
thrown into ectasy over the greatness of the religion that made it possible for them to reach this power of
courageous judgment, admirable submission, and great forgiveness. He said as if he were singing a song,
" I will see Islam triumphant even if I have to die for it." Indeed, it was his utmost wish to see Islam most
powerful before he died. His extraordinary effort to make his wish come true made the Prophet (PBUH)
say to him, "O Al-Miqdaad, Allah ordered me to love you and told me that He loves you."