Yemen and the Prophet (saw)
A thread
A thread
The Messenger of Allah (saw) said, ’The best of men are the men of Yemen, belief is Yemeni and I am Yemeni…’ [Ahmad].
The Prophet (saw) loved his Ummah, including the people among them whom he never met – he repeatedly mentioned them to his Companions and his du’as. However, the people of Yemen are particularly dear to the heart of the Prophet (saw).
He not only praises them as obedient, sensitive and virtuous, he also expresses an extraordinary love for them, even linking his own bloodline with them. The support and devotion they gave him were precious to him, and he uses powerful language to describe his connection to them
On that Day, what will we say to the Prophet (saw) if we did nothing to end the suffering of his people? It is our responsibility to stand by them in their time of need, to make sure that the people he (saw) loved are provided with food, water and healthcare.