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The 10th year A.H. - The year of delegations
The largest tribe among the Arabs was that of the Quraysh. Its leadership was an
accepted fact. No one denied the fact that the Quraysh was from the progeny of
Ismaa-eel ALJiace. It was well known for its intelligence, insight, generosity and
bravery. It was the custodian of the Sacred Masjid. However, the members of this
tribe were bent on their opposition and enmity to Islam. The other Arab tribes were
observing the Quraysh to see what they would do with regard to Rasulullah
Achauf . The youngsters from the Quraysh had embraced Islam from the
beginning and were continuing to do so. However, the seniors were still left. When
Makkah was conquered and the seniors also began embracing Islam, the other
Arabs tribes concluded that Islam was the true religion and that it would certainly
spread throughout the world. No power would succeed in going against it.
Therefore, no sooner Makkah was conquered, delegations from all directions began
pouring in. Representatives and delegates from all the tribes began presenting
themselves before Rasulullah caf. Once they learnt the truth about Islam,
they would embrace Islam and promise to make an effort on the rest of their people
as well. Allah Ta'ala says:
إِذَا جَاءَ نَصْرُ اللهِ وَ الْفَتْهُ { وَ رَآَيْتَ النَّاسَ يَدْخُلُوْنَ فِيْ دِيْنِ اللهِ اَفْوَاجَاتٌ فَسَبِّمْ بِحَمْدِ رَبِّكَ
وَاسْتَغْفِرْ إِنَّهَ كَانَ تَوَّابًا
"When the help of Allah and victory comes, and you see the people entering the
religion of Allah in groups, then glorify the praises of your Sustainer and seek His
forgiveness. Surely He accepts repentance." [Surah Nasr]
Delegations had already started towards the end of 8 A.H. However, there was
more continuity between 8 A.H. and 10 A.H. in this regard. These two years are
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therefore known as the years of delegations. 'Allaamah Qastalaani enumerates 35
delegations.
1. The delegation of Hawaazin
This was the first delegation that came to Rasulullah Leaf after the conquest
of Makkah. When Rasulullah Uckaf was at Ji'irraanah, a delegation of 14
people came in order to obtain the release of their wealth and prisoners. Details in
this regard were given under the battle of Hunayn. Zuhayr ibn Surw Sa'di was the
head of this delegation. He stood up saying: "O Messenger of Allah! Your foster
aunts are also among the prisoners. Those who brought you up are also there. They
are the ones who used to hold you to their bosoms (when you were a baby). Had
we breast-fed Haaris Ghassaani and Nu'maan ibn Mundhir, we would have
certainly hoped for some help from them during such times of difficulty. Whereas
you are the best one whom we took care of. He then said the following lines:
"O Messenger of Allah! Be kind to us by virtue of your grace and mercy. Surely you
are a person from whom we hope and await mercy. Be kind to the tribe whose needs
have been curtailed by destiny. Its structure has become disorganised by the
changes in time. O the best child that was born and chosen in the world when
mankind was given all this. If your bounty and kindness does not see to them, they
will be destroyed. O you whose scale of forbearance is the heaviest, and whose
forbearance is clearly apparent at the time of tests and tribulations! Show kindness
to us. Be kind to those women whose milk you used to drink and whose pure and
flowing milk you used to fill your mouth with. Do not make us like those people
whose feet slipped. Let your kindness and generosity remain with us forever. We are
a noble people who do not forget anyone's kindness. We are grateful for favours
that are done to us, when others show ingratitude. After this day, we will always
have occasion to show gratitude. Cover those mothers, who breast fed you, with
your pardon. Surely your pardon is well known. O you, on account of whose horse,
other lazy horses come to life and vigour when the fires of war are ignited. We hope
for such pardon from you that it completely engulfs all of them when you pardon
and take recompense. Therefore forgive us. May Allah protect you from the fears of
the day of resurrection and bestow you with success."
Rasulullah Local said: "The share that has come to me and my family, the
Banu 'Abdul Muttalib, I will give to you. As for the share that went to the rest of
the Muslims, I will intercede on your behalf." Rasulullah ckai spoke to the
rest of the Muslims and they all happily freed the prisoners. A few people delayed
in this matter so Rasulullah caf paid the ransom. In this way, the delegation
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2. The delegation of Saqeef
In Ramadhaan 9 A.H. the delegation of Sageef came to Rasulullah La to
embrace Islam and pledge allegiance at his hands. This was the very Saqeef that
caused Rasulullah clai and the Sahaabah peaks severe difficulties during
the siege of Taa'if. The Muslims had to return without conquering the fort of
Taa'if.
When Rasulullah Uckauf abandoned the siege of Taa'if and was returning
from there, someone said to him: "O Messenger of Allah! Curse them because their
arrows repulsed us." Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم replied:
اللُّهمَّ اهْدِ تَقِيْفًا وائت بِهِمْ مُسْلِمِيْنَ
"O Allah! Guide the Saqeef and bring them to me as Muslims."
صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ dua was accepted. When Rasulullah صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ Rasulullah's
was
returning from Tabuk, eight months after the martyrdom of 'Urwah ibn Mas'ood
Saqafi, the Saqeef came to Madinah, embraced Islam and pledged allegiance to
Rasulullah Uclea[ .. This delegation comprised of six people under the leadership
of 'Abd Yaalil. It was either rebellion or extreme enthusiasm that they voluntarily
came to Rasulullah Uckaf in order to enter the circle of Islam. The Muslims
were therefore extremely happy with their arrival. Mughirah ibn Shu'bah deals
was the first to see them approaching. When he saw them, he hastened to give
Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم the good news. Abu Bakr ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه met him on the way and
when he learnt why he was so happy, he asked him permission to go and inform
رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ permitted him. Abu Bakr رَضَّ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ himself. Mughirah صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ Rasulullah
صَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ and gave him the glad tidings. Rasulullah صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ went to Rasulullah
pitched a special tent in Masjid-e-Nabawi for their stay in Madinah. He did this so
that they may hear the recitation of the Qur-aan and see how Salaah is offered.
Khalid ibn Sa'eed ibn 'Aas Meals was made responsible to see to their needs.
These people would never eat the food that he presented to them unless he ate
thereof first. If they had anything to say to Rasulullah Lyckats, they would
convey it to him via Khaalid.
They sent the following conditions to Rasulullah Lai:
1. They should be absolved from offering Salaah.
2.
Laat (which was their senior idol) should not be broken down for three years
because their women and children are greatly attached to it.
3. The idol should not be broken by their own hands.
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لا خير فى دين لا صلاة فيه
"There is no good in that religion which has no Salaah."
Rasulullah Uckauf accepted the third condition. They all embraced Islam and
returned to their homeland.
'Usmaan ibn Abil 'Aas was the youngest person in this delegation. He was
appointed as their leader. He had the most desire to acquire knowledge of the Qur-
aan and Islamic injunctions. Acting on the advice of Abu Bakr deals, Rasulullah
also sent Abu صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ appointed him as the Ameer. Rasulullah صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
Sufyaan ibn Harb Meals and Mughirah ibn Shu'bah deals with him in order to
destroy the idol, Laat. For some reason or the other, Abu Sufyaan lagged behind.
Mughirah went ahead and struck this idol. The womenfolk of the Saqeef came out
bare-headed and barefoot in order to watch this scene. Mughirah broke the idol
down and took all the treasures, jewellery, etc. that were in the temple. He first
paid off the debts of Abu Fulayh and Qaarib ibn al-Aswad who was the son and
nephew of 'Urwah ibn Mas'ood Thaqafi. The remaining wealth was presented to
Rasulullah cka who immediately distributed it amongst the Muslims.
Rasulullah Ucis thanked Allah Ta'ala for helping His religion and giving
honour to His Messenger Ucaf . When the people of Taa'if embraced Islam
after the martyrdom of 'Urwah ibn Mas'ood, Abu Fulayh and Qaarib ibnul Aswad
came to Rasulullah skal before the delegation of Sageef could come to him.
They both embraced Islam and said: "O Messenger of Allah! Our father's, i.e.
'Urwah and al-Aswad, debts should be paid off from the treasures that are housed
in the temple of Laat." 'Urwah and al-Aswad were blood brothers. 'Urwah had
embraced Islam and was martyred, as mentioned previously. Abu Fulayh was the
son of 'Urwah. Al-Aswad passed away as a disbeliever. Qaarib was his son. Both of
them asked for the payment of their fathers debts. Rasulullah Leaf said: "Al-
Aswad passed away as a disbeliever." Qaarib said: "O Messenger of Allah! He
certainly passed away as a disbeliever. However, it is my responsibility to pay off
his debts." Rasulullah trattati said to Abu Sufyaan: "Whatever treasures you
obtain from the temple of Laat should first be used to pay off the debts of Abu
Fulayh and Qaarib."
3. The delegation of Banu 'Aamir ibn Sa'sa'ah
After returning from Tabuk, the Banu 'Aamir ibn Sa'sa'ah came to Rasulullah
Utkání .. 'Aamir ibn Tufayl and Arbad ibn Qays were also in this delegation. In
the course of their discussions, they addressed Rasulullah af thus: "You are
our master." Rasulullah cka replied: "Say what is in your heart and do not let
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Rasulullah Ustal outwardly, while 'Aamir had secretly told Arbad that while
he was engaging Rasulullah Uckauf in a conversation, he must unsheath his
sword and kill Resulullah Ligakauf. 'Aamir started talking with Rasulullah
Laikas. He said: "O Muhammad! Make me your sincere friend." He replied:
"Never - as long as you do not believe in one Allah." He asked: "What will you
give me if I embrace Islam?" Rasulullah Leaf said: "Once you embrace Islam,
you will enjoy the same rights and shoulder the same responsibilities as other
Muslims." 'Aamir said: "Give me power and authority after you." Rasulullah
LuckaI. said: "Never." He said: "You may rule over the people of the rural areas
while I will rule over the towns and cities. If not, I will bring the Ghatfaan tribe
and attack you. I will fill Madinah with the infantry and the cavalry." Rasulullah
Lskal. said: "Allah will not give you such power." The conversation ended and
when both stood up, Rasulullah Laf made the following dua: "O Allah!
Protect me from the mischief of 'Aamir ibn Tufayl and guide his people." When he
went outside, 'Aamir said to Arbad: "How sad. I waited for you but you did not
even attack." Arbad replied: "Whenever I unsheathed my sword, I saw something
or the other as a barrier before me. Once I saw a wall made of iron, then I saw a
camel that wanted to swallow my head."
When this delegation left Rasulullah Uckauf, 'Aamir was destroyed by a
plague. Since the Arabs consider it a shame to die on a bed, he asked the people to
seat him on a horse. He got onto a horse and took a spear in his hand. He then said:
"O angel of death, come before me." While saying this, he fell from the horse and
he was buried at that very place. When the delegation reached the place of Banu
'Aamir, the people asked Arbad about the journey. He said: "His religion is
worthless. By Allah, if he (Muhammad ,f.) was in front of me now, I would
have killed him with arrows." Within two days he mounted a camel and left.
Lightning immediately struck him and he was conveyed to hell. Both 'Aamir and
Arbad were deprived of Islam while most of the remainder of their tribe embraced
Islam.
4. The delegation of 'Abd al-Qays
This was a very large tribe. They lived in Bahrain. A delegation from the tribe
came to Rasulullah Lucía on two occasions. The first delegation came before
the conquest of Makkah - in 5 A.H. or even before that. There were 13-14 delegates
in that delegation. When they came, Rasulullah Leaf said to them:
مرحبا بالقوم غير خزايا ولا ندامى
"Welcome to you. You will neither be disgraced nor will you have cause for
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The delegation said: "O Messenger of Allah! The disbelievers from the Mudar tribe
are an obstacle between us and you. We can only come to you in the sacred months
in which the Arabs consider it prohibited to loot and kill. Therefore, teach us
something that is so comprehensive and short, that if we do it, we will enter into
paradise and to which we could also invite the rest of our tribe." Rasulullah
Lucieal. said: "Believe in Allah and testify that He is one, He has no partners.
Establish Salaah and give zakaah. Give one fifth of the booty in the cause of Allah.
And do not soak dates in four types of containers: dubba', naqeer, hantam and
muzaffat."
When this delegation came to Madinah, these people jumped from their
camels out of their extreme desire to see Rasulullah af. They presented
themselves before him and kissed his hand. Ashaj 'Abd al-Qays Mubhami, whose
name was Munzir, was also in this delegation. He was the youngest person in this
delegation. He first seated all the camels and placed the goods on one side. He then
removed two clean pieces of white cloth from his trunk. He wore these and
presented himself before Rasulullah caf. He shook hands with Rasulullah
said to him: "You have two صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ and kissed his hand. Rasulullah صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
qualities in you which are liked by Allah Ta'ala and His Messenger takauf. One
is forbearance and the other is dignity." Ashaj said: "O Messenger of Allah! Are
these two qualities found naturally in me or did I go to pains in adopting them?"
Rasulullah Uckaf. replied: "Allah Ta'ala created you like this from birth." On
hearing this, he said: "All praise is due to Allah who created me with two qualities
which Allah Ta'ala and His Messenger Ligaste auf love."
5. The delegation of Banu Hanifah - 9 A.H.
This delegation came to Rasulullah af in 9 A.H. The notorious Musaylamah
Kazzaab was also in this delegation. However, due to his pride and haughtiness, he
did not meet Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم .Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم himself went to him with
Saabit ibn Qays ibn Shammaas. He said to Rasulullah af: "If you give me
caliphate and make me your deputy after you, I am prepared to pledge allegiance to
you." Rasulullah cial had a branch of the date tree in his hand at that time.
He therefore said to him: "Even if you ask me for this branch, I will not give it to
you. You will never be able to turn away from what Allah has destined for you. It
is probably you who I have been shown in my dream. Here is Saabit ibn Qays. He
will reply to you." On saying this, Rasulullah Laf returned from there.
Ibn 'Abbaas Meals says: "I asked Abu Hurayrah Meals as to what dream
Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم was shown." He replied : "Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم said: 'I saw a
dream in which two gold blankets were placed in my hands. I became very afraid
on seeing them. In my dream I was asked to blow onto them. After blowing on
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(claiming prophet-hood). One of them was Musaylamah and the other was Aswad
'Ansi. The latter was killed during Rasulullah's Leaf life while Musaylamah
was killed during the caliphate of Abu Bakr deals.
فَقُطِعَ دَابِرُ الْقَوْمِ الَّذِيْنَ ظَلَمُوْا وَالْحَمْدُ لِلُهِ رَبِّ الْعُلَمِيْنَ
"The power of those who wronged themselves was severed. And all praise is due to
Allah, the Sustainer of the worlds."
: صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ In 10 A.H. Musaylamah wrote the following letter to Rasulullah
من مسيلمة رسول الله إلى محمد رسول الله أما بعد فإنى قد أشركت
معك فى الأمر وإن لنا نصف الأرض ولقريش نصفها ولكن قريشا
لا ینصفون والسلام
"From Musaylamah, the messenger of Allah, to Muhammad the Messenger of Allah.
I have been made a partner in the religion. Half the land will be for us and the other
half for the Quraysh. However, the Quraysh are not just. Wassalaam."
Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم sent the following reply:
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم. من محمد رسول الله إلى مسيلمة الكذاب.
أما بعد فالسلام على من اتبع الهدى. فإن الأرض لله یورثها من
يشاء من عباده والعاقبة للمتقين
"In the name of Allah, the beneficent, the merciful. From Muhammad, the
Messenger of Allah, to Musaylamah, the imposter. Peace be on he who follows
guidance. The land belongs to Allah. He gives it in inheritance to whomever He
wills from His servants. The good outcome is for those who fear (Allah)."
This incident took place on Rasulullah's Lackauf return from the Farewell Haj.
6. The delegation of Tayy
The delegation from the Tayy tribe comprised of 15 delegates. Their leader was
Zaid al-Khayl. Rasulullah Leaf presented Islam to them and they all readily
and gladly accepted. Rasulullah Uckaf changed the leader's name to Zaid al-
Khayr and said to him: "Of all the Arabs whose praises I heard, I found them to be
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7. The delegation of Kindah
Kindah is the name of a tribe from Yemen. A delegation of 80 came to Rasulullah
Lycka in 10 A.H. Their leader was Ash'ath ibn Qays. When they came to
Rasulullah Uckaf, they were wearing gowns that were bordered with silk.
Rasulullah Uckaf asked them: "Are you not Muslims?" They replied: "Why
not? We are certainly Muslims." Rasulullah lai asked: "Then what is this
silk around your necks?" They immediately took off these garments and discarded
them.
8. The delegation of Ash'ariyyin
The Ash'ariyyin was a very noble and large tribe from Yemen which was
attributed to their forefather, Ash'ar. The reason why he was given this name was
that when he was born he had a lot of hair on his body. The word Ash'ar means
having a lot of hair. Abu Musa Ash'ari Meals was from this tribe. When this
delegation departed from Yemen, they sang this line with much enthusiasm:
غدا نلقى الأحبه محمدا وحزبه
"Tomorrow we will meet with our beloved ones, Muhammad Lyckaill and his
group of followers."
On the other end, Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم informed his Sahaabah ◌ْرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُم that a group
of people who are very soft hearted are going to come. When the Ash'ariyyin
reached Madinah, Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم addressed the Sahaabah ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُم saying:
The people of Yemen have come. They are very soft hearted people. (In other
words, they are free from hard-heartedness. They readily accept the truth. They are
not so hard that any admonition and wise words do not affect them). It is for this
reason that Imaan is Yemeni and wisdom is also Yemeni. (In other words, the result
of their soft heartednes is that their hearts are store-houses of Imaan and
recognition (of Allah) and fountains of knowledge and wisdom.)
How true these words of Rasulullah stugaclean are! It is soft-heartedness alone
that is the fountain of all good. Hard-heartedness is the root of all evil.
Because the people of Yemen used to tend to sheep and goats, he said that
peace, tranquillity, dignity and humility are qualities that are found in people who
tend to sheep and goats. As for pride and haughtiness, these are qualities that are
found in people who tend to camels. Rasulullah Leaf was referring to the
disbelievers.
The delegates said to Rasulullah Leaf : "O Messenger of Allah! We have
come to gain a deep understanding of Islam and to learn about the beginning of the
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There was nothing apart from Him. His throne was on water. (In other words, the
commencement of the universe was with water and the throne. Water was created
first and then the throne). The heavens and the earth were then created. Everything
was recorded in the Preserved Tablet."
9. The delegation of Azd
The delegation of the Azd tribe came to Rasulullah stack aus and embraced Islam.
This delegation had 15 delegates, among whom was Surad ibn 'Abdullah Azdi.
Rasulullah Ucieaf appointed him as their leader and ordered him to wage
Jihaad against the disbelievers that lived around them. He took a group of Muslims
and laid siege to a town called Jarsh. The siege lasted for one month with no
victory. He therefore turned to leave. The residents of Jarsh assumed that his
turning away was his defeat. They therefore gave chase to him. When the Muslims
reached the Mt. Shakr, they turned around and attacked the people of Jarsh. They
were thus defeated.
In the meantime, the people of Jarsh had sent two representatives to Madinah.
Rasulullah Ucieauf informed them of the defeat at Mt. Shakr on the very day
that it took place. When these representatives returned home and gave all the
details to them, a delegation went to Madinah and embraced Islam.
10. The delegation of Banu Haaris
The Banu Haaris was a respectable family of Najraan. It was either in Rabi'ul-
Aakhir or Jumaadal-Ula 10. A.H. that Rasulullah ca sent Khalid ibn
Waleed Meals to invite them towards Islam for three days. If they do not embrace
Islam within this period, he should wage Jihaad against them. When Khaalid delse
went there, they embraced Islam immediately. He also sent others to the
surrounding areas in order to invite the people towards Islam. The people of these
areas embraced Islam willingly. Khaalid deals sent a letter to Rasulullah
replied, instructing صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ giving him this good news. Rasulullah صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
him to return with a delegation from there. Khaalid Meals, took a delegation to
Madinah. Qays ibn Husayn, Yazeed ibn Mihjal and Shaddaad ibn 'Abdullah were
also among the delegates. When these people presented themselves before
Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم , he asked:
من هؤلاء القوم الذين كأنهم رجال الهند
"Who are these people who look like Indians?"
They replied: "We are the Banu Haaris. We bear witness that you are the
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These people were a very brave nation and were always victorious over their
adversaries. Rasulullah caf therefore asked them the basis for their victories
and successes. They replied: "We always remain united - we never differ with each
other. We are not envious of each other. We do not go on the offensive. We remain
patient during times of difficulty and hardship." Rasulullah Leaf said: "You
are correct." He then appointed Qays ibn Husayn as their Ameer and sent 'Amr ibn
Hazm ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه to collect the charities from them. Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم had the
injunctions of zakaah and other charities written down and sent with him.
This delegation returned to its people in Shawwaal or Zul Qa'dah. Within four
months after their return, Resulullah tacka departed from this world.
11. The delegation of Hamdaan
The Hamdaan is a big tribe of Yemen. Rasulullah caf sent Khalid ibn
Waleed &dlss to them to invite them towards Islam. He remained doing so for six
months but no one embraced Islam. Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم sent Ali ◌ُرَضَ اللَّهُ عَنْه with a
letter and told him to ask Khaalid Medks, to return. Ali deals went there, gathered
everyone, and read the letter to them. He invited them to Islam and they all
accepted in one day. Ali ◌ُرَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْه wrote a letter to Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم and
informed him of this. Rasulullah Udtal immediately fell into sajdah and
thanked Allah Ta'ala. Out of extreme happiness, he repeatedly said: "Peace be on
the Hamdaan."
This incident took place in 8 A.H. when Rasulullah Lyckaf. was returning
from Taa'if. A year later, a delegation of Hamdaan came to meet Rasulullah
Lucka[ ... When they arrived, they were wearing the embossed shawls of Yemen,
the turbans of Aden and riding on beautiful camels. They conversed with
Rasulullah chal in a very beautiful and eloquent manner. He acceded to
whatever requests they made and gave them a letter and appointed Maalib ibn
Namt, who was one of the delegates, as their leader. Hasan ibn Ya'qoob Hamdaani
says that this delegation had 120 delegates.
12. The delegation of Muzaynah
In 5 A.H. 400 people from the Muzaynah tribe came to Resulullah Jugaticauf and
embraced Islam. When they were departing, they said to Rasulullah cheauf that
they had no provisions for the journey and that he should give them some. He
ordered 'Umar Meals to give some provisions to them. He replied that he had very
little dates and that they will not be sufficient for these people. Rasulullah
took them to رَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ said: "Go and give them some provisions." Umar صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ

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his home and each one took as much dates as he needed. At the end, there was not
a single date less in his sack of dates.
Kaseer ibn 'Abdillah al-Muzani aldas narrates from his father who narrates
from his grandfather that the Muzaynah tribe was the first to present itself before
. صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ Rasulullah
13. The delegation of Daus
About 70-80 delegates from this tribe came to Resulullah Lagatauf in 7 A.H. after
the battle of Khaybar. Details in this regard were given under the incident
concerning Tufayl ibn 'Umar Dausi's Medle acceptance of Islam.
14. The delegation of Christians from Najraan
Najraan was the name of a large city in Yemen. There were 73 districts and villages
that were under it. Najraan ibn Zaid was the first person to come and settle in this
place. The city was therefore named after him. Ukhdud, a place that is mentioned
in Surah al-Burooj was a district that fell under Najraan.
In 9 A.H., a delegation of 60 delegates from the Christians of Najraan came to
Madinah. Fourteen of these delegates were their noblemen and leaders. 'Abdul
Maseeh was their leader while Ayham acted as their minister, consultant and
organiser. Their chief bishop was Abu Haarisah ibn 'Alqamah. He was originally
from the Arab tribe of Bakr ibn Waa'il. He became a Christian. The kings of Rome
respected him greatly because of his knowledge, virtue, religious capabilities and
fortitude. They had given him many properties. He was also appointed as the head
of the church.
This delegation came to Madinah with much pomp and show. Rasulullah
chal. settled them into the Masjid-e-Nabawi. The Asr Salaah had just been
performed. When the time for their prayer came, they wanted to perform it. The
Sahaabah ◌ُرَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُم stopped them, but Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم said to them that they
may offer their Salaah. They turned towards the east and did so.
In the course of their stay, various matters were discussed. First of all, a
discussion concerning the "divinity" of 'Isa "Liche and his being the "son of God"
commenced.
The Christian delegation: "If 'Isa "Lige is not the son of God, then who is his
father?"
Rasulullah gaila auf: "You know very well that the son looks like his father."
The Christian delegation: "Of course. This is always the case."
We can thus conclude that if 'Isa "Wich is the son of God, he would have been
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nothing that is similar to Him. Allah Ta'ala says in the Qur-aan: "There is nothing
similar to Him." "There is no one equal to Him."
Rasulullah Uckaf : "Do you not know that our Allah is 'forever living, He
will never die'? And that 'Isa "Linie is to die?"
The Christian Delegation: "Without doubt, this is correct."
Rasulullah caf .: "Are you aware of the fact that our Allah is the
maintainer of everything, the protector and overseer of the entire universe, and the
sustainer of all. Does 'Isa "Liche possess any of these qualities?"
The Christian Delegation: "No."
Rasulullah Uckaf : "Are you aware of the fact that nothing in the heavens
and the earth is concealed from Allah? Does 'Isa "Wick know anything more than
that which Allah taught him?"
The Christian Delegation: "No."
Rasulullah Uckaf : "You know fully well that Allah Ta'ala created 'Isa
Alice in the womb of his mother as He willed. You also know for a fact that Allah
neither eats nor drinks, nor does He need to relieve Himself."
The Christian Delegation: "Yes, without a doubt."
Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم :"You know very well that Maryam رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا fell pregnant
with 'Isa "Liche like normal women. She gave birth to him just like normal women
do. She then fed him just as normal babies are fed. He used to eat and drink, and
also relieve himself."
The Christian Delegation: "Without doubt, this is how it was."
Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم:"Then how did he become a God?"
In other words, he who was created and formed in the womb of a woman,
who was in need of nourishment after birth, and who was in need of relieving
himself - how can such a person be God?
The truth became obvious on the Christian delegation of Najraan. However
they persisted in refusing to follow the truth. Allah Ta'ala revealed the following
verses:
الّ ◌ٌ اللهُ لَآ إِلهَ إِلَّ هُوَ"الْحَىُّ الْقَيُّوْمُ يُ نَزَّلَ عَلَيْكَ الْكِتُبَ بِالْحَقِّ مُصَدِّقًا لِّمَا بَيْنَ يَدَيْهِ
وَأَنْزَلَ التَّوْرِيَةَ وَالْإِنْجِيْلَ ﴿ مِنْ قَبْلُ هُدَّى لِّلنَّاسِ وَآَنْزَلَ الْقُرْقَارَ ﴿ إِنَّ الَّذِيْنَ كَفَرُوْا بِيْتِ اللهِ
لَهُمْ عَذَابٌ شَدِيْدُ ﴿ وَاللهُ عَزِيْزُ ذُوانْتِقَامِ ، إِنَّ اللّهَ لَا يَخْفَى عَلَيْهِ شَىْءُ فِ الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِى
السَّمَآءِ ﴿ هُوَ الَّذِىْ يُصَوِّرُكُمْ فِ الْأَرْحَامِ كَيْفَ يَشَآءُ لَآ إِلهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْعَزِيزُ الْحَكِيْمُ
"Alif Laam Meem. Allah! there is no God other than Him, the living, the sustainer of
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down the Taurah and the Injeel prior to this Book, for the guidance of people. And
He sent down the criteria. Surely those who rejected the verses of Allah, for them is
a severe punishment. And Allah is mighty, taker of revenge. Nothing is concealed
from Allah in the earth nor in the heaven. It is He who fashions you in the womb of
the mother as He wills. There is no worship for anyone other than Him. He is
mighty, wise." [Surah Aal 'Imraan, verses 1-6]
Rasulullah Uckal presented Islam to the Christians of Najraan. They replied:
"We were already on Islam." He asked them: "How can your Islam be valid when
you believe that Allah has a son, you worship the cross, and you consume pork?"
They said: "You claim that 'Isa "Life is a servant of Allah. Have you ever heard or
seen anyone being born like him?" The following verse was revealed:
إِنَّ مَثَلَ عِيْسِى عِنْدَ اللهِ كَمَثَلِ أَدَمَ + خَلَقَةً مِنْ تُرَابٍ ثُمَّ قَالَ لَهَ كُنْ فَيَكُوْنُ (2) الْحَقُّ مِنْ رَّبِّكَ
فَلَا تَكُنْ مِّنَ الْمُمْتَرِيْنَ (٣) فَمَنْ حَاجَّكَ فِيْهِ مِنْ بَعْدِ مَا جَآ ءَكَ مِنَ الْعِلْمِ فَقُلْ تَعَالَوْا نَدْءُ ابْنَآ ءَنَا
وَأَبْنَآ ءَ كُمْ وَنِسَآ ءَنَا وَ نِسَآءَ كُمْ وَآَنْفُسَنَا وَاَنْفُسَكُمْ " ثُمَّ نَبْتَهِلْ فَنَجْعَلْ لَّعْنَتَ اللهِ عَلَى
الْكَذِبِيْنَ
"Surely the similitude of 'Isa in the sight of Allah is like that of Aadam - He created
him from dust and then said to him: "Be!" and he became. The truth is that which
your Sustainer says, so you do not be of the doubters. Thereafter, whoever disputes
with you about this story (of 'Isa) after the true facts have come to you, then you
should say: "Come! Let us call our sons and your sons, and our women and your
women, and ourselves and yourselves; then let us all earnestly pray and invoke the
curse of Allah on those who are liars." [Surah Aal 'Imraan, verses 59-61]
Mubaahalah (invoking curses)
After the revelation of these verses, Rasulullah Laf got ready for the
Mubaahalah. The following day he appeared with Hasan deals, Husayn deals,
Faatimah Goals and Ali Meals. On seeing these illuminated and blessed faces, the
Christians were over-awed and asked Rasulullah Uckaf for a respite so that
they could confer with each other. They would return to Rasulullah Li
thereafter. They therefore went aside and began conferring with each other.
Ayham said to the bishop, 'Abdul Maseeh: "By Allah, you know very well that this
person is a Prophet sent by Allah. If you were to engage in Mubaahalah with him,
you will be totally destroyed. By Allah, I am seeing such blessed faces (referring to
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they will move from their places. By Allah, you have clearly recognised his
prophet-hood. Whatever he said about 'Isa "Wich is the absolute truth. By Allah,
whoever engaged in a Mubaahalah with a Prophet never succeeded. Therefore, do
not destroy yourself by engaging in a Mubaahalah with him. If you really want to
remain on your religion, make peace with him and return."
They eventually retracted from the Mubaahalah and agreed to pay the jizyah
on an annual basis. Rasulullah kaf said: "I take an oath in the name of that
being in whose control is my life, the punishment (of Allah) was already hovering
over the people of Najraan. Had they engaged in the Mubaahalah, they would have
been transformed into monkeys and swines. Their entire valley would have turned
into a fire and rained upon them. All the people of Najraan would have been
destroyed. No birds would have even remained on the trees."
The following day, Rasulullah Laf. ordered a peace treaty to be written.
The essence of this treaty was:
1. The people of Najraan will have to give 2000 garments annually. 1000 in the
month of Rajab and 1000 in the month of Safar. The value of each one will
have to be 40 dirhams.
2. The envoy that is sent by Rasulullah Ucla to them will have to be
accommodated by them for one month.
3. If there are any hostilities or uprisings in Yemen, the people of Najraan will
have to lend 30 coats of armour, 30 horses, 30 camels. These will be returned to
them later on. If any of these items are lost or destroyed, the Muslims will pay
for them.
4.
Allah Ta'ala and His Messenger Lugarauf are responsible for the protection of
their lives and belongings. Their wealth, their possessions, their properties,
their rights, their religion, their covenants, their priests, their families and
those who follow them - nothing will be changed or altered. There will be no
demands for blood money for what had passed. No army will enter their land.
5. If anyone demands any right from them, justice will be meted out to both
parties.
6. The person who devours interest does not fall under this responsibility.
7. If a person commits an act of transgression and oppression, someone else will
not be taken to task. (Rather, the actual perpetrator will be taken to task).
This is the guarantee of Allah Ta'ala and His Messenger Ucleaf as long as they
remain steadfast on all these conditions. This peace treaty was signed by Abu
Sufyaan ibn Harb, Ghaylaan ibn 'Amr, Maalik ibn 'Auf, Aqra' ibn Haabis and
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This delegation then took this peace treaty and made preparations to return.
When they were departing, they asked Rasulullah Leaf to send a trustworthy
person with them so that he could take the goods that were agreed upon in the
treaty. Rasulullah caf said to to them that he will send an extremely
trustworthy person with them. He then ordered Abu 'Ubaydah ibn Jarrah deals to
go with them. He was given the title of Ameenu Haazihil ummah - the trustworthy
person of this ummah.
These people then departed for Najraan. When they were on the last stage of
their journey, the priests and noblemen of Najraan came out to welcome them. The
delegation handed the treaty to their chief priest and he became engrossed in
reading it. In the meantime, the donkey on which Abu Haarisah was sitting, slipped
and fell. His cousin, Kurz ibn 'Alqamah, cursed and said: "May that wretched one
be destroyed." He was actually cursing Rasulullah Leaf. Abu Haarisah said:
"You are the wretched one. By Allah, he is a Messenger of Allah. He is the same
person whose glad tidings are given in the Injeel and the Taurah." Kurz asked:
"Then why do you not bring Imaan?" Abu Haarisah replied: "The kings will take
back all the wealth that they gave us." Kurz said: "By Allah, I am turning around
and I will only free my camel in Madinah (i.e. I will not stop till I reach Madinah)."
He then headed towards Madinah with much enthusiasm. He was repeating these
lines while going towards Madinah:
إليك تعدو قلقا وضينها معتركا فى بطنها جنينا مخالفا دين النصارى دينها
"This camel is hastening towards you (O Muhammad!). It's young (that is in its
belly) is bridged. It is moving about in it's womb (because my camel is moving so
swiftly). It's religion is now opposed to the religion of the Christians."
He then presented himself before Rasulullah Leaf and embraced Islam. He
remained in his company and was martyred in a battle. A few days later, Ayham
and 'Abdul Maseeh also came to Madinah and embraced Islam. Rasulullah
. رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ accommodated both of them in the house of Abu Ayyub Ansaari صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
15. Farwah ibn 'Amr Juzaami
Farwah ibn 'Amr Juzaami was the governor of Syria on behalf of the Roman king.
When Rasulullah caf sent him a letter inviting him towards Islam, he
embraced Islam. He sent an envoy with some gifts to Rasulullah Leaf. When
the Romans heard that he embraced Islam, they ordered that he be hanged. When
he was about to be hanged, he said the following lines:
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"Convey this message to the leader of the Muslims that my bones and my place of
stay have all submitted before my Sustainer."
16. Dimam ibn Sa'labah comes to Madinah
In 9 A.H. Dimam ibn Sa'labah came to Rasulullah Leaf on behalf of the Banu
Sa'd. He tied his camel near the door of the Masjid, entered and called out: "Who is
Muhammad?" Rasulullah Uckaf was leaning against something in his assembly
at that time. The Sahaabah peaks, said: "This blessed person who is leaning down."
The person said: "O son of 'Abdul Muttalib!" Rasulullah Li said: "I have
heard your call." He said: "I wish to ask you a few questions. I will be stern and
strict in my questions. You should therefore not become angry." Rasulullah
Uckal .: "You may ask whatever you like." He said: "I take an oath in the name
of Allah and ask you, did He really send you as a Messenger to all people?"
Rasulullah Ligakauf replied: "Yes. O Allah! You are witness to this." The person
then asked the following questions separately: "Did Allah command you to offer
five times Salaah in a day? Did He order you to fast in one month of the year? Did
He order you to take zakaah and other charities from the rich and distribute them
among the poor?" Rasulullah Lakauf replied to all these questions: "Yes. O
Allah! You be witness to this."
This person said: "I believe in everything that you have brought from Allah. I
am an envoy on behalf of my people. My name is Dimam ibn Sa'labah. I take an
oath in the name of that Being who sent you with the truth that I will not add or
subtract what you just said to me." Rasulullah kal said: "If this person is true
to his word, he will certainly enter Jannah."
Note: It is learnt from this Hadith that it is permitted for an Aalim or
respectable person to sit in an assembly while lying down and leaning against
something.
When Dimam left Resulullah trackauf and returned to his people, he
gathered all of them and delivered a speech to them. The first words that he uttered
were: "Laat and 'Uzza are extremely evil." When the people heard this they said to
him: "O Dimam! Do not utter such words. You might become mad and a leper." He
replied: "How sad and sorrowful. By Allah, Laat and 'Uzza can neither harm you
nor benefit you in any way. Allah Ta'ala sent a Messenger and revealed a Book to
him which freed you from these fabrications. I bear witness that there is none
worthy of worship besides Allah Ta'ala and that Muhammad Ligathat is the
Messenger of Allah. I have learnt these injunctions from him." By the evening, all
the members of this tribe embraced Islam. 'Umar Meals and Ibn 'Abbaas deals
used to say: "We have not come across an envoy and delegate of a tribe who was
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17. The delegation of Taariq ibn 'Abdillah Muhaaribi and the
Bani Muhaarib
Taariq ibn 'Abdullah says: "I was in the market of Zul Majaaz when I saw a person
saying:
ايها الناس قولوا لا اله الا الله تفلحوا
'O people! Say that there is none worthy of worship except Allah and you will find
success.
I saw another person behind him, throwing stones and saying:
يا ايها الناس انه كذاب فلا تصدقوه
'O people! He is a liar. Do not believe him.'
I asked: 'Who is this person?' Some people replied: 'He is from the Banu Haashim
who claims that he is the Messenger of Allah, and the person who is throwing
stones at him is his uncle, Abu Lahab.""
Taariq ibn 'Abdullah says: "When the people began embracing Islam and
Rasulullah Uckauf emigrated to Madinah, we left Zubdah and went to Madinah
in order to buy dates from there. When we were near Madinah, we were planning
to stop over at an orchard. A person wearing two old shawls approached us,
greeted us and asked us where we were coming from. We replied that we were
coming from Zubdah. He asked us where we were going. We replied that we were
going to Madinah. He asked us for the reason and we said, 'to purchase dates.' We
had a red camel with us. He asked us if we would give him this camel in exchange
for a certain amount of dates. We agreed to this. He also agreed to the price and did
not attempt to bargain over the price. He took the camel and proceeded. We began
speaking among ourselves and said: 'How could we have given our camel to a
person whom we do not even know and without even obtaining its value (of dates)
as yet?' One of the women who was sitting in the haudaj said: 'I have seen the face
of that person. By Allah, his face is like a piece of the 14th moon. It is not the face
of a liar and treacherous person. Do not worry, I guarantee the price.' We were still
busy in this conversation when another person came and said: 'I am the messenger
of Rasulullah Actif . He has given these dates. You may eat from there and
weigh them.' We ate to our fill and then weighed them. We found them to be
exact. The following day we entered Madinah. Rasulullah ka was standing
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تصدقوا فان اليد العليا خير من اليد السفلى امك واباك اختك
واخاك وادناك ادناك
"Give in charity. Surely the upper hand is better than the lower hand. Be particular
about giving to your mother, your father, your sister, your brother and your near
relatives."
18. The delegation of Tujib
The Tujib is a branch of the Kindah tribe of Yemen. Thirteen people from Tujib
صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ with the wealth of sadaqaat. Rasulullah صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ came to Rasulullah
asked them to take it back and to distribute it among the poor of that area. They
replied that they actually brought the remainder after distributing among the poor.
Abu Bakr Meals said: "O Messenger of Allah! Till now, no delegation like the Tujib
has come to you." Rasulullah Leaf said: "Without doubt, guidance is in the
hand of Allah. When Allah Ta'ala wills good for anyone, he opens his chest for
Imaan. These people asked several questions to Rasulullah La. He had them
written for them and emphasised upon Bilal Meals, to be very hospitable to them.
A few days later, they requested permission to leave. Resulullah ach auf
asked them the reason for their hurry. They replied: "O Messenger of Allah! Our
hearts desire that the blessings that we gained by seeing your illuminated
countenance and the benefits that we acquired from your company should also be
conveyed to our people." Rasulullah ccaf bid farewell to them after giving
them some gifts. When they were departing, he asked them if anyone of them was
left behind. They replied that one youngster, whom they had appointed to take care
of the goods, was left behind. Rasulullah ckai asked them to call him. He
came and said: "O Messenger of Allah! You have fulfilled the needs of my people.
Now I have one request." Rasulullah leaf asked him: "What is it?" He replied:
"The only reason why I left home and came to you is that you may make dua on
my behalf to Allah Ta'ala that He forgives me, that He showers His mercy on me,
and that He makes me rich of heart." Rasulullah cheaf made this dua:
اللُّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لَهُ وَارْحَمْهُ وَاجْعَلْ غِنَاهُ فِيْ قَلْبِهِ
"O Allah, forgive him, have mercy on him, and make him rich in his heart."
In 10 A.H. some people of this tribe came for Haj. When Rasulullah af met
them in Mina, he asked them about the youngster. They replied: "O Messenger of
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across anyone more pious and content than him. Irrespective of how much wealth
is distributed before him, he does not even look at it. When some people of Yemen
began reneging from Islam, this youngster addressed them in such a manner that
everyone remained steadfast on Islam and no one turned away. When Abu Bakr
Redis became the caliph, he would periodically inquire from the people about this
youngster. When he heard of this incident (of how he addressed the people and
how they remained steadfast on Islam), he sent a message to Ziyaad ibn Waleed to
be particularly considerate towards this youngster.
19. The delegation of Huzaym
When this delegation reached Masjid-e-Nabawi, Rasulullah af was busy in
a Janaazah Salaah. These people sat down on one side. When Resulullah stugadie auf
was over, he called them and asked them: "Are you not Muslims?" They replied
that they were Muslims. He asked them: "Then why did you not join the Janaazah
Salaah of your fellow Muslim brother?" They replied: "We did not know whether it
was permissible for us to join in since we have not pledged our allegiance to you as
yet." He replied: "You become Muslims wherever you may be (once you embrace
Islam, you are Muslims, there is no need to wait to pledge allegiance to me)."
Later, the people pledged allegiance to Rasulullah cka and were
departing. They had left a youngster to take care of their possessions. He called
these people back. This youngster came forward and pledged allegiance to
Rasulullah Uckaf .. These people said: "O Messenger of Allah! He is the youngest
amongst us and he is our servant." Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم said:
اصغر القوم خادمهم بارك الله علیك
"The youngest person is the servant of the people. May Allah shower you with His
blessings."
By the blessing of this dua, this youngster became the most knowledgeable of the
Qur-aan from this tribe. Rasulullah cheauf eventually appointed him as their
leader and Imaam. Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم instructed Bilal ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه to give these people
some gifts. When they returned to their homes, the entire tribe embraced Islam.
20. The delegation of Bani Fazaarah
On Rasulullah's Ustal. return from Tabuk, about 14 people from the Bani
Fazaarah came to Rasulullah af . He asked them about their land. They
replied that they were suffering from a severe drought which was causing much
destruction. He made dua for rain for them.

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21. The delegation of Bani Asd - 9 A.H.
Ten people from this tribe came to Rasulullah cka. He was sitting in the
Masjid at that time. They greeted him and one of them said: "O Messenger of
Allah! We bear witness that Allah is one, He has no partner, and that you are His
Messenger. We have come to you without your calling us." The following verse
was revealed:
يَمُنُّوْنَ عَلَيْكَ أَنْ أَسْلَمُوْ قُلْ لَّا تَمُنُّوْا عَلَىَّ إِسْلَا مَكُلاَّ بَلِ اللهُ يَمُنُّ عَلَيْكُمْ اَنْ هَذىكُمْ
لِلْإِيْمَانِ إِنْ كُنْتُمْ ضِدِقِيْنَ
"They consider it a favour to you that they have embraced Islam. Say: 'Do not
consider your Islam a favour to me. Rather, Allah has done you a favour by guiding
you to the path of Imaan, if you are saying the truth."" [Surah Hujuraat, verse 17]
These people then asked Rasulullah Ucieauf about fortune telling. Rasulullah
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22. The delegation of Bahraa'
Thirteen people from the Bahraa' tribe of Yemen came to Rasulullah La.
They stayed at the house of Miqdaad ibn Aswad Meals. Before their arrival,
Miqdaad Meals prepared a special dish for them (prepared with dates and cheese).
When these guests arrived, he presented it to them. They all ate to their fill.
Miqdaad ◌ُرضى اللَّهُ عَنْه sent the remainder to Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم with his slave-woman,
Sidrah. Rasulullah Uckauf ate thereof and also gave his entire family. He then
returned the bowl in which it had come. As long as the guests remained, they
continued eating twice a day from that bowl. One day, one of the guests asked in
surprise: "O Miqdaad! We heard that the people of Madinah eat very simple food,
yet you are providing us with such delicious food everyday which we cannot eat
daily at our homes?" Miqdaad Meals replied: "All this is through the blessed hand
of Rasulullah Lugarkauf." He then informed them of the Barakah in the bowl (i.e.
through the blessing of Rasulullah af). These people's Imaan and
conviction increased even more. They remained in Madinah for a few days,
learning the injunctions and tenets of Islam. They then returned to their homes.
When they were departing, Rasulullah caf gave them some gifts and
provisions for the journey.