Amr bin Jumuh: He was an old man with a bent back, whose physical strength was exhausted and one of whose feet had also been injured in an incident. He had four brave sons whom he had sent to the battlefield and he was happy that they were fighting for the sake of truth and reality.
However, he thought within himself that it was not proper for him to remain away from the battle and thus to lose the blessings (of jihad). His kinsmen severely objected to his participating in the battle and said that the laws of Islam had absolved him from all such responsibilities. Their words did not, however, satisfy him and he approached the Prophet personally and said: “My kinsmen prevent me from participating in jihad. What is your view in the matter?”
The Prophet replied “Allah considers you to be excused and no responsibility devolves upon you”. He, however, insisted and entreated for the acceptance of his request. While his kinsmen were encircling him, the Prophet turned to them and said: “Don’t prevent him from meeting martyrdom in the path of Islam”. When he came out of his house he said: “O Allah! Make me successful in laying my life in Your path and don’t make me return to my home”.
A person who goes to meet death with open arms is sure to achieve his end. The attacks of this lame person were very exciting. He attacked in spite of his lame foot and said: “I am desirous of Paradise”. One of his sons was also advancing along with him. Consequently both of them fought till they achieved the honour of martyrdom