As-Sayyid (The Master)
‘Abdullah ibn al Shikhkhīr (may Allah be pleased with him) reported:
“I went in the delegation of Banu ‘Āmir to the Prophet (ma y Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him). We said: ‘You are our master.’ He said: ‘The Master is Allah Almighty.’ We said: ‘ The best of us in excellence and the greatest of us in generosity.’ He said:‘Say what you like, or some of what you like, but do not let the devil overcome you.’”
[Narrated by Abu Dāwūd; Sahīh (authentic)]
‘Say what you like, or some of what you like, but do not let the devil overcome you.’”
[Narrated by Abu Dāwūd; Sahīh (authentic)]
Linguistically, “As-Sayyid” means one who surpasses others by his forbearance, wealth, status, and usefulness, and who gives his money to right causes.
It is also used to refer to a person who is not overcome by his anger. And it refers to the noble, the king, and the chief.
The master of a slave is his owner, and the master of a woman is her husband. Allah Almighty says:
{...And they found her master (husband) at the door...}
[ Surat Yūsuf: 25]
The master of something is the best and most distinguished in it.
And none possesses perfect mastery and sovereignty but our Lord.
