Quote:The Prophet had informed the people of the martyrdom of Zaid, Ja'far and Ibn Rawaha before the news of their death reached. The Prophet said, "Zaid took the flag (as the commander of the army) and was martyred, then Ja'far took it and was martyred, and then Ibn Rawaha took it (Ar Raya) and was martyred." At that time the Prophet's eyes were shedding tears. He added, "Then the flag was taken by a Sword amongst the Swords of Allah (i.e. Khalid) and Allah made them (i.e. the Muslims) victorious."
Military Expeditions led by the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) - (Al-Maghaazi) - Bukhari : Book 5 : Volume 59 : Hadith 561
Quote:Al-Barra’a Ibnu Azeb (ra) was asked about the Messenger’s (Peace Be Upon Him) Raya. He said: “It was black, had four corners and was made of wool.”
Quote:These and other ahadith clearly prove that Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) had designated a flag for his Ummah.
Those who deny or twist what the prophet has designated will see the result of their actions in kiama.