Prophetic Court Miracle Allah Gift of Unfailing Memory

The Gift of Memory from the Prophetic Court

The blessed being of our Beloved Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم was not only a source of healing for physical illnesses, but his prophetic gaze was also a perfect cure for spiritual ailments. By the command of Allah Almighty, his blessed saliva, touch, and prayers possessed such efficacy that miracles transcending intellect and comprehension would manifest through them. One such blessed miracle occurred when a Companion of the Messenger expressed his distress in the court of the Holy Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم about his weak memory.

The details are as follows:

Sayyidunā ꜤUthmān b. Abi al-ꜤĀṣ رَضِىَ اللّٰهُ عَـنْهُ states:

I presented myself before the Holy Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّمand submitted that I could not retain the Quran (my memory is weak). The Holy Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم said, "This is a devil called 'Khanzab'." He then said, "O ꜤUthmān, come near to me!" When I drew near, the Noble Messenger صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم placed his blessed saliva in my mouth and put his hand on my chest, the coolness of which I felt between my two shoulders. He then commanded, "O devil, come out from the chest of ꜤUthmān." Consequently, from that day on, whatever I heard, I would memorise; I never forgot it again.[1]

This event is an expression of a great miracle that manifested due to the gracious gaze and prayer of the Holy Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم. The Holy Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم not only identified the mental barrier created by the devil but also removed it through his miraculous power and enriched his beloved Companion with the faculty of a powerful memory. Several points can be understood from this event:

1.Weakness of memory can sometimes be caused by satanic whispers or effects.

2.Spiritual remedies and the prayers of Allah's righteous servants can be an effective solution for internal problems.

3.The prayers and spiritual attention of the Noble Messenger صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم were a healing cure for every incurable disease.

4.The Holy Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم was granted such gnosis by Allah Almighty that he could even mention the devil by name and expose its plans.

5.The esteemed Companions were serious and concerned about learning the religion; we too should remain concerned in the acquisition of knowledge.

6.The saliva of the Messenger of Allah صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم was, by the permission of Allah, a means of healing for the body and soul.

7.For the sake of knowledge, both effort and prayer should be utilised. Along with hard work, one should seek aid through spiritual means.

8.If one feels distress in matters of religion, one should not hesitate to consult one's elders.

9.The difficulties and obstacles on the path of religion, sooner or later, are eventually removed by the grace and mercy of Allah.