This is an excerpt from a Tamil-language website, Darul Islam Family, featuring a biography of Hanzalah ibn Abi Amir al-Awsi, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad. The text details Hanzalah’s life, focusing on his marriage to the daughter of Abdullah ibn Ubay, a prominent but ultimately treacherous figure in early Medina. The narrative highlights the contrasting values of Hanzalah, who prioritised religious duty even immediately after marriage, and Abdullah, who prioritised self-preservation and political expediency. Ultimately, the piece uses Hanzalah's life and actions to illustrate the unwavering faith and commitment of early Muslims, juxtaposing it with the hypocrisy of those who outwardly embraced Islam while secretly harbouring disloyalty.
