بسم الله الرحمن اللرحيم
بسم الله الرحمن اللرحيم
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A flawless narration from Awjaz Al Masalik ila Mu’watta Malik
Qa’qaa bin hakeem relates that Hazrat Ka’ab Ahbaar رحمة الله عليه would comment had he not recited those phrases regularly then the Jews would have transformed him into a donkey. When he was inquired about those verses he narrated the following:
(aforementioned in the attachment above)
The Position of Allamah Tayyibi رحمة الله عليه
Hazrat Shaikh ul Hadith Maulana Muhammed Zakariyya sahab Kadhelwi رحمة الله عليه while writing the commentary of the above narration mentions that Allamah Tayyibi رحمة الله عليه remarks that it is possible Hazrat Ka’ab Ahbar meant that had he not been assisted by these phrases, then the Jews through the works of magic, would have gained the power to transform (his physical state) him into a donkey etc. (reference as above)
Who was Hazrat Ka’ab bin Ahbaar رحمة الله عليه
The compiler (of the book) says that the scholars mention Hazrat Ka’ab Ahbaar رحمة الله عليه as a famous Taba’ee. Prior to accepting Islam he was counted amongst the prominent scholars of the Jews.
He was present during the time of the messenger of Allah 
and according to reliable narrations, during this time, he was deprived to be honored by Islam and could not avail the opportunity to be distinguished as among the Sahabah.
Although during the period of Hazrat Umar رضي الله عنه he was blessed with faith and rendered great services. (Siyar us sahabah ; 418/7)
contd..
