The life of Khabbab ibn al-Aratt (RA) is one of the most moving examples of patience, sacrifice, and unwavering faith in early Islamic history.
Among the first ten people to accept Islam, Khabbab (RA) embraced the truth at a time when doing so meant severe persecution. A slave and skilled blacksmith in Makkah, he was subjected to brutal torture by the Quraysh. Burning coals were placed on his back, and he faced constant abuse and humiliation, all because of his belief in Allah and his loyalty to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Despite unimaginable suffering, Khabbab (RA) never turned away from Islam. His pain only strengthened his conviction, and his endurance became a source of guidance and inspiration for others. Later, he migrated to Madinah, took part in all major battles, and lived to see Islam flourish, a faith he once endured torture for believing in.
He eventually passed away in Kufa, honored as a righteous and respected Companion. His life reminds us that truth demands sacrifice, but Allah never lets the struggle of sincere believers go to waste.
This episode revisits the remarkable journey of a man whose scars told the story of faith and whose patience helped shape Islamic history.