Tabi'in's story: Abdurrahman al-Ghafiqi, Governor of Andalusia
After the caliph Umar bin Abdil Aziz cleaned his hands after attending the funeral of his uncle's son, Caliph Sulaiman bin Abdul Malik, he held a large-scale turn of the governors and officials. Among the new officials inaugurated were as-Samah bin Malik al-Khaulani who was responsible for all of Andalusia (now Spain and Portugal ed.) And several cities he had conquered in France. This new governor immediately occupied his place of service in Spain. Then observe the situation and look for good friends who can help him. The first time he asked was, "Is there still a generation of senior tabi'in here?" The people answered, "Still, here there is still a main tabi'in named Abdurrahman al-Ghafiqi." Then they praised tabi knowledge and expertise 'in this about the traditions of the Prophet sallallaahu' alaihi wa sallam, his role in jihad, his longing for syahadah fi sabillah and zuhud for the pleasures of the world. He also studied with his main friend...