I received this story via email, jazakallah khair to the person who sent it. I found it a very beneficial reminder.

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The Battle of al-Yamaamah

Ibn Umar (ra) narrated that he saw one of the Ansar in the sickbay, unable to move from his injuries.

But then, someone from the battlefield called out, “O Ansar, come!”

Ibn Umar (ra) saw this Companion dragging himself back into the battlefield. He told him, “You can’t even stand properly, how can you return to the battlefield?”

The Ansari said, “I heard someone call the Ansar, and I am one of the Ansar. I will NEVER turn my back when I am called upon.”

Ibn Umar (ra) stood in amazement at this.

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May Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala increase us in strength and yaqeen, ameen.