Life of Tabi'in

Following the period of the companions, the era of the Tabi'in (the generation after the companions) emerged, which took place during the 1st and 2nd centuries of the Hijri calendar. During this time, the socio-political landscape began to undergo changes compared to the previous period. Political conflicts that originated during the time of Uthman persisted and continued to impact religious life, resulting in the emergence of various groups such as the Umayyads, Shiites, Khawarij, and Murji'ah.

As a response to the changing social conditions, some individuals started to reflect on the simplicity of the Prophet's life and the lives of his companions. They consciously detached themselves from the pursuit of material luxuries and embraced a more ascetic lifestyle. Consequently, asceticism became prevalent within the community, and those who actively engaged in ascetic practices were referred to as ascetics or 'abid due to their unwavering commitment to worship.

Prominent figures who were renowned for their expertise in asceticism during this period included Hasan al-Basri, Sufyan al-Sauri, and many others such as Sa'id bin Musayyab, Salim bin Abdullah bin Umar, Malik bin Dinar, Rabi bin Khaisam, Sa'id bin Jubair, Tawus bin Kaisan al-Yamani, Jabir ibn Hayyan, and Abu Hashim. These individuals played significant roles in promoting and exemplifying asceticism as a way of life, inspiring others to follow their path and embrace a more spiritually-focused existence.