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150. It was narrated from Abû Hurairah that the Messenger of Allâh ﷺ went out to the graveyard and said: "Peace be upon you, abode of believing people. If Allâh wills, we shall join you soon. Would that I had seen our brothers." They said: "O Messenger of Allâh, are we not your brothers?" He said: "You are my Companions. My brothers are those who have not come yet. And I will reach the Hawd before you." They said: "O Messenger of Allâh, how will you know those of your Ummah who come after you?" He said: "Don't you think that if a man has a horse with a white blaze and white feet among horses that are solid black, he will recognize his horse?" They said: "Of course." He said: "They will come on the Day of Resurrection with glittering white faces and glittering white hands and feet because of Wudû, and I will reach the Hawd before them." (Sahîh)
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Commentary
1. In the Arabic language, the preceeder [or lit. fore-goer] is a person who goes before, or in advance of others, and makes preparation for the halt of the caravan and their needs.
2. The station of the Prophet's ﷺ Companions is loftier than that of the Prophet's brothers in Faith. This is because all the people belonging to his
nation are his brothers, while the Companions are not just his brothers, but are also men and women who have been nurtured and trained by him.
