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رشَّ ور كروتم افتده دوست
فى بروبر جاكه خاطر خواه اوست
"The true beloved has placed a rope around my neck.
He may lead me wherever He wishes. (We are utterly subservient to His
commandments and wishes.)"
On Sunday the sixteenth of Shawwaal, Rasulullah Leaf set out from Madinah
and halted at a place called Hamraa ul-Asad, which is about eight to ten miles from
Madinah. Whilst Rasulullah cka was encamped at Hamraa ul-Asad, the
leader of the Khuzaa'ah tribe, Ma'bad Khuzaa'i, appeared before Rasulullah
Lucieauf to offer his condolences on the defeat of the Muslims in the battle of
Uhud. He also commiserated with Resulullah tackauf on the martyrdom of his
companions at Uhud.
When Ma'bad left Rasulullah Uckauf , he proceeded to Abu Sufyaan who
expressed a keen desire to launch a fresh attack on Madinah. Ma'bad remarked:
"Muhammad has set out with an enormous force to fight and hound you." The
moment Abu Sufyaan heard this he promptly left for Makkah.
Rasulullah Ucleai stayed for three days at Hamraa ul-Asad and left for
Madinah on Friday. In this regard, the following verse was revealed:
الَّذِيْنَ اسْتَجَابُوْا لِلْهِ وَ الرَّسُوْلِ مِرْ بَعْدِ مَآ أَصَابَهُمُ الْقَرْءُاْ لِلَّذِيْنَ آَحْسَنُوْا مِنْهُمْ وَاتَّقَوْا أَجْرٌ
IST
عَظِيْمٌ
"Those who responded to the call of Allah and His messenger after being wounded;
for such people who perform good deeds and cherish Allah-consciousness there is a
great reward." [Surah Aal-'Imraan verse 172]

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Miscellaneous events of 3 A.H.
1. In this year, during the month of Sha'baan, Rasulullah Lief married
. رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ the daughter of Hadhrat Umar, رضى اللهُ عَنْهَا Hadhrat Hafsah
2. In this year, on the fifteenth of Ramadhaan, Hadhrat Hasan Meals was born
and just fifty days later, Sayyidah Faatimah (calle fell pregnant with Hadhrat
. رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ Husain
3. In this year, during the month of Shawwaal, the prohibition of liquor was
revealed.
Sariyyah (expedition) of Abu Salamah 'Abdullah bin 'Abdul-
Asad ◌ُ4) رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه A.H.)
On the first of Muharram 4 A.H., Rasulullah Uclai received information that
the sons of Khuwaylid, Talihah and Salamah, were mobilising their people to
- صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ launch an attack on Rasulullah
In response, Rasulullah af despatched one hundred and fifty
Muhaajireen and Ansaar under the command of Abu Salamah bin 'Abdul-Asad
deals to fend off any attack. The moment the enemy got wind of their attack, they
took flight and dispersed.
A number of camels and goats were captured, which they brought back to
Madinah. This war booty was distributed amongst the participants of this battle.
After deducting the one khums (one fifth) from the booty, each of them ended up
with seven camels and seven goats each.
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Sariyyah (expedition) of 'Abdullah bin Unais Medkg
On Monday, the fifth of Muharram, Rasulullah Lauf received information
that Khaalid bin Sufyaan Huzali Lihyaani was diligently amassing a force to attack
Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم .As a pre-emptive strike, Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم sent 'Abdullah
bin Unais deals to assassinate him.
'Abdullah bin Unais Medlse met with him and with elusive tricks, when he was
presented with an opportunity he killed him and grasping the severed head, he fled
into a cave. A spider wove a web over the mouth of the cave. When his pursuers
searched the area and they came across the spider's web covering the mouth of the
cave, they returned.
In due course, Hadhrat 'Abdullah Meals, left the cave. He would travel at night
and go into hiding during the day. Thus he made his way to Madinah on the 23rd
of Muharram and dumped Khaalid's head before Rasulullah Leaf.
Rasulullah Uckaf was exceptionally delighted and presented him with a
staff saying:
تَخَصَّرْ بِهذِهِ فى الجنة ، فان المتخصرين فى الجنة قليل
"Hold onto this staff and enter Jannah. People holding staffs and entering Jannah
would number very few."
He then added: "This would be a symbol between you and I on the day of
Qiyaamah."
All his life thereafter, Hadhrat 'Abdullah Meals took painstaking care of this
staff. On his deathbed, he willed that the staff be placed with his shroud (kafan).
This is exactly what happened. His wish was carried out accordingly.
This man (Khaalid bin Sufyaan) was also rude and abusive (towards
.(صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ Rasulullah
Musa bin 'Aqabah says: "People claim that even before the arrival of
'Abdullah bin Unais ◌ُرضى اللَّهُ عَنْه ,Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم had already informed the
Sahaabah Peaks of the assassination of Khaalid bin Sufyaan."
Incident of Raj'i
During the month of Safar, some members of the 'Adal and Qaarah tribes appeared
before Resulullah galiteauf and submitted: "O Rasulullah! Our people have
embraced Islam. So we request you to send us some people who would impart to us
the knowledge of the Qur-aan and the teachings of Islam." Resulullah tagadtaauf
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1.
رَضِاللّهُ عَنْهُ Aasim bin Saabit'
2.
رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ Marsad bin Abi Marsad
رَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ Abdullah bin Taariq' .3
4.
رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ Khubaib bin 'Adi
رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ Zaid bin Dasinah .5
رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ Khaalid bin Abil-Bukair .6
7.
. رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ the brother of 'Abdullah bin Taariq , رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ Mutab bin 'Ubaid
Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم appointed 'Aasim bin Saabit ◌ُرَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْه as an Ameer over them.
When these Sahaabah Acals reached Raj'i, located between Makkah and
'Asfaan, these disloyal tribesmen fell foul of their promise (they made to Rasulullah
Acta.) and alerted the Banu Lihyaan tribe. Marshalling two hundred warriors,
including one hundred archers, the Banu Lihyaan set out in ardent pursuit. As they
drew closer, Hadhrat 'Aasim Meals and his companions clambered up a hillock.
The Banu Lihyaan called out to the Muslims: "Come down, we promise you
refuge and sanctuary." Hadhrat 'Aasim &cauley replied: "I will never resort to the
sanctuary of a disbeliever."
He then made the following dua:
اللُّهم اخبرعَنَّا رَسُوْلَكَ
"O Allah! Inform Your Messenger of our plight."
According to another narration, Allah Ta'ala accepted the dua of Hadhrat 'Aasim
Meals and through divine revelation, He instantly enlightened Rasulullah
then notified the Sahaabah صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ about their plight. Rasulullah صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
. رَضِىَ اللهُ عَنْهُمْ
One of the duas Hadhrat 'Aasim deale made was:
اللهم انی احمی لك الیوم دينك ، فاحم لی لحمی
"O Allah! Today I am safeguarding Your Deen. I beg you to safeguard my flesh (my
body from the disbelievers)."
Thereafter Hadhrat 'Aasim Medks, together with seven of his companions were
martyred whilst engaging the enemy in combat.
On the assurance of sanctuary and safety by the disbelievers, the remaining
three Sahaabah 'Abdullah bin Taariq aeals, Zaid bin Dasinah Meals and Khubaib
bin 'Adi &als descended from the hillock. However, the instant they came down,
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remarked: "This is the foremost betrayal. You are acting treacherously right at the
beginning; I wonder what the future would hold?"
Saying this, he refused to go with them. The disbelievers dragged him on the
ground and killed him. His remaining two companions, Hadhrat Khubaib &else
and Hadhrat Zaid Medhe were taken to Makkah where they were sold as slaves.
Safwaan bin Umayyah (whose father Ummayyah bin Khalaf was killed at
Badr) purchased Hadhrat Zaid deals with the sole purpose of putting him to death
in retaliation for the death of his father. Haaris bin 'Aamir was killed in Badr at the
hands of Hadhrat Khubaib &eals. Thus the sons of Haaris purchased Khubaib.
Safwaan considered any delay in the killing of his prisoner to be inappropriate.
Hence, he sent Hadhrat Zaid deals with his slave Nastaas out of the Haram area to
a place called Tan'eem to kill him. A group of the Quraysh also gathered to watch
this spectacle of death. One of the spectators was Abu Sufyaan bin Harb.
As Hadhrat Zaid Meals was brought for execution, Abu Sufyaan tauntingly
asked: "O Zaid! I ask you to swear in the name of Allah, would you not be
delighted to be set free and Muhammad executed in your place whilst you are
relaxing comfortably in your home?"
Annoyed by this remark, Hadhrat Zaid Meals fervently retorted: "By Allah! I
will not tolerate even a thorn pricking Muhammad cheaf on his foot whilst I
am relaxing at home."
To this Abu Sufyaan commented: "I have not witnessed anyone as fanatically
devoted, fervently committed and ardently selfless as the companions of
Muhammad are devoted to him."
Thereafter, Nastaas put Hadhrat Zaid &ecke, to death.
Later on in life, Nastaas embraced Islam.
Hadhrat Khubaib &edlss, on the other hand, stayed in their detention until the
end of the month of Muharram. As he was close to his date of execution, he asked
Zainab bint Haaris (who later embraced Islam) for a blade to clean himself. She
furnished him with a blade and got busy with her housework. Zainab relates: "A
little while later I was stunned to see my son calmly sitting on his lap with a blade
in his (our captive's) hand. I was somewhat alarmed at this sight."
On witnessing my distress, Hadhrat Khubaib &eche commented: "Are you
apprehensive over me killing this child? Never! Insha Allah, I will never do
something like this. We folks are neither treacherous nor deceitful."
Hadhrat Zainab would frequently recall this moment and comment:
مارأیت اسیرا قط خيرا من خبيب ، لقد رأيته يأكل من قطعة عنب وما
بمكة يومئذ ثمرة وانه لموثق فى الحديد وما كان الا رزق رزقه الله
"I have not come across a captive better than Khubaib. I noticed him eating from a
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that time. And furthermore, he was fettered in shackles. He could not have brought
it from anywhere. This was nothing but the sustenance of Allah provided to him."
As he was brought to Tan'eem for execution, he appealed to them to allow him to
perform two Rakaats of Salaah. They permitted him and as he completed his two
Rakaats, he addressed the disbelievers saying: "I did not prolong my Salaah because
you may accuse me of doing so for fear of my imminent death." He then raised his
hands and made the following dua:
اللُّهم احصهم عددًا، واقتلهم بددا، ولا تبق منهم احدا
"O Allah, one by one kill them all and do not leave anyone behind."
He then recited the following stanzas:
على اى شق كان لله مصرعی
لست ابالی حین اقتل مسلما
"I am not disturbed in the least if I am killed as a Muslim, regardless of the side I
fall on provided it is for Allah alone.
وذلك فى ذات الاله وان يشأ يبارك على اوصال شلو مُمَزَّع
And this is solely for the pleasure of Allah. If He wishes, He can bless the joints of
my shattered body."
Hadhrat Khubaib Meals was then crucified and martyred. For future generations,
he also instituted a tradition of two Rakaat Salaah for every person condemned to
death.
Zaid bin Haarisah Medkg was also beset by a similar incident during the life of
Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم .On his return from Taaif, Zaid ◌ُرَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْه hired a mule. The
owner of the mule was also with him. En route, the owner manoeuvred the mule
into an eerily desolate area where a number of bodies of his previous victims were
strewn about. As he was about to kill him, Zaid Medhe asked him for a respite of
just two Rakaat of Salaah. The man mockingly remarked: "Well, go ahead and
perform your Salaah. Those before you also performed Salaah but to no avail."
As Zaid Meals completed his two Rakaat, the man drew closer to finish him
off. The moment Hadhrat Zaid deals spotted his menacing presence advancing
towards him, he uttered: "Yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen! (O Most Merciful of all the
merciful)."
These words of Ism-e-A'zam barely left his tongue when the man heard a
voice from the unseen charging: "Do not kill him." Terrified of this bewildering
voice from the unseen, this man started looking about. When he detected no
physical presence, he advanced once again with this evil scheme. Hadhrat Zaid
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threatening sound and he apprehensively withdrew. Like before, he again strode
towards him and yet again, Hadhrat Zaid Meals uttered "Yaa Arhamar-
Raahimeen!"
He barely said Yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen the third time when suddenly before
him appeared a rider wielding a spear tipped with a blazing coal. This rider
propelled the spear with such force that it went straight through the murderer and
emerged from his back. He was dead before he fell to the ground.
Thereafter, the rider addressed Hadhrat Zaid Meals and said: "When you said
Yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen the first time, I was on the seventh sky and when you
uttered these words a second time, I was at the sky of this world and I was already
before you when you uttered them the third time."
Rasulullah Ucki said: "A person who says Yaa Arhamar-Raahimeen
thrice, a divinely appointed angel responds to his entreaty by saying: 'Arhamur-
Raahimeen (Allah Ta'ala) has turned His attention towards you. Lay bare your
request before Him.""
A similar incident also happened to Abu Mu'allaq Ansaari teak .. Ubayy bin
K'ab Meals and Anas bin Maalik &ecke narrate: "Amongst the companions of
Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم ,Abu Mu allaq Ansaari ◌ُرَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْه was an exceptionally ardent
devotee and a very saintly man. He was a phenomenally Allah-conscious man. He
was also a prominent businessman. He would often undertake business journeys.
On one of his trade expeditions he came across a fully equipped bandit armed with
a sword, spear and cutlass (short broad-bladed curved sword). The bandit
demanded: 'Leave your goods here. I want to kill you.'
Abu Mu'allaq Ansaari Meals said: 'If wealth is what you seek, my goods are
accessible to you. Why do you need to kill me also?' The bandit replied: 'No, it is
only your life I desire.'
To this Abu Mu'allaq Ansaari Meals replied: 'Okay, at least allow me to
perform my Salaah.' The bandit sarcastically remarked: 'Sure, you may perform as
much Salaah as you wish."
Abu Mu'allaq Ansaari deals performed wudhu, offered Salaah and made the
following dua:
يا وَدُوْدُ يَا ذُوالْعَرْش المجيد يا فَعَالُ لما تريد اسالك بعزتك التى
لاترام وملكك الذی لا یضام وبنورك الذی ملأ اركان عرشك ان
تکفینی شر هذ اللص یا مغیث اغثنى
'Yaa Wadudu Yaa Zul-'Arshil-Majeed. Yaa Fa'aalul-Limaa Tureed. Asaluka Bi
'Izzatikallati Laa Turaam wa Mulkikallazi Laa Yudaam wa Bi Noorikallazi Mala'
Arkaana 'Arshika An Takfiyani Sharra Haazallis. Yaa Mugheeth, Aghithni.'

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O The Most Loving One! O The Possessor of the exalted throne! O The One who
does as He wishes! I beg of You by Your Majesty which cannot be attained, by
Your Kingdom in which no soul is oppressed and by Your Light which
illuminates the pillars of Your Throne to protect me from the evil of this thief! O
Helper! Help me.
He said the aforementioned words thrice. In an instant he caught sight of a rider
armed with a spear looming towards the bandit whom he rapidly finished off.
Abu Mu'allaq Ansaari Medle then gaped at the newcomer and asked: 'Who
are you?' He replied: 'Allah despatched me to offer you assistance and help. I am
an angel of the fourth heaven. When you recited this dua the first time, I heard
knocking sounds on the doors of the heavens. When you recited it the second time,
I heard the bellowing shrieks of the dwellers of the heavens. When you recited the
dua for the third time, I said to myself, this is indisputably the voice of a person in
distress and anguish. At that time, I requested Allah Ta'ala to appoint me as that
bandit's executioner.'
The angel then added: 'Glad tidings for you. Bear in mind that the person who
offers four Rakaat of Salaah after performing Wudhu and then makes the
aforementioned dua, his dua is certainly accepted, whether he is in distress or not.""
In the battle of Uhud, Hadhrat 'Aasim decks killed two sons of Salaafah bint
Sa'eed. Fuelled by the rage of vengeance, she vowed to drink wine in the skull of
'Aasim deals. Some people of the Huzail tribe went to fetch 'Aasim's head with
the aim of selling his head to Salaafah for a princely sum of money.
Salaafah announced that the person who brings 'Aasim's head will be
rewarded with a handsome prize of a hundred camels.
Hadhrat 'Aasim Meals had already made dua previously for the safety and
protection of his body. Allah Ta'ala made miraculous arrangements for the
protection of his body from his enemies by posting a swarm of wasps around his
body. No disbeliever dared to venture nearby. As they drew closer to his body and
set eyes on this strange scene, they said: "We will return at night when the wasps
disappear and then we will sever his head." However, as the night approached, a
sudden flood washed his body away leaving them all furiously disappointed.
Hadhrat 'Aasim Meals pledged to Allah Ta'ala that neither should he touch a
mushrik (disbeliever) nor should a mushrik touch him.
Whenever Hadhrat 'Aasim Meals was mentioned in the presence of Hadhrat
'Umar Meals, he would comment: "Allah Ta'ala protects some of His special
servants even after their death as He protected them during their lifetime."
Hadhrat Khubaib's Medkg body was left suspended on the cross by the
disbelievers of Makkah. Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم sent Hadhrat Zubair ◌ُرَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْه and
Hadhrat Miqdaad Medks from Madinah to Makkah to bring his body down. As
they landed in Tan'eem, they spotted forty guards lying around the cross. Taking
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and loaded it on their horse. Although he was hanging for forty days on the cross,
his body was still fresh without any perceptible change.
When the disbelievers opened their eyes and found the body missing, they
scuttled about in search of it. They eventually apprehended Hadhrat Zubair deals
and Hadhrat Miqdaad Meals. Hadhrat Zubair Make gently lowered the body to
the ground and almost immediately the ground split open and swallowed his body.
This is why, Hadhrat Khubaib deals was distinguished as Bali'ul-Ard (one
swallowed by the earth).
According to another narration, when Hadhrat Khubaib deals, was martyred,
his face was facing the Qiblah. The moment the disbelievers attempted to turn his
face away from the Qiblah, his face miraculously turned back towards the Qiblah.
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The Incident of Bi'r Ma'unah
In the same month of Safar, another momentous incident occurred. 'Aamir bin
Maalik Abu Baraa appeared before Rasulullah Lyckats and offered him a gift, but
Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم declined his offer. Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم then invited him to
Islam but Abu Baraa neither accepted nor denied Islam but said: "If you send some
of your companions towards Najd (the Arabian highlands) with the sole purpose of
inviting others to Islam, I cherish a sincere hope that they will embrace Islam."
Rasulullah Ucleai replied: "I am anxious about the menace these companions
may face from the inhabitants of Najd." Abu Baraa replied: "I give you my word. I
vouch for their safety."
Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم sent seventy Sahaabah رَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْهُم with him. This august
group was referred to as the Qurra (the Qaaris). Rasulullah Lief appointed
Munzir bin 'Amr Saa'idi deals as an Ameer over them.
This was an incredibly devout and faithful group of souls. During the day they
would collect firewood, which they would sell in the evening and buy food for the
Ashaab-e-Suffah. Part of the night they would spend in learning and teaching the
Qur-aan and part of it in Tahajjud Salaah.
This group of saintly personages set off and landed in a place called Bi'r
Ma'unah. Rasulullah caf had addressed a letter to 'Aamir bin Tufail (leader
of the Banu 'Aamir tribe and nephew of Abu Baraa) and handed this letter over to
Haraam bin Milhaan Medise, the uncle (mother's brother) of Hadhrat Anas &else.
As they landed in Bi'r Ma'unah, Haraam bin Milhaan appeared before 'Aamir
bin Tufail with this blessed letter but even before 'Aamir bin Tufail could read the
letter, he gestured to another person to kill him. He thrust a spear from the back
that penetrated right through him. At this moment, the following words were on
his tongue:
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الله اکبر! فزت ورب الكعبة
"Allahu Akbar! Allah is the Greatest. I swear by the Lord of the K'abah, I am
victorious."
'Aamir bin Tufail then incited his people to kill the rest of the Sahaabah peaks as
well but owing to the protection offered by 'Aamir's uncle, Abu Baraa, the Banu
'Aamir tribe refused to support him.
When 'Aamir bin Tufail noticed their aversion to his sinister plans and he
despaired of their support, he approached the Banu Sulaim tribe for help. The tribes
of 'Usayyah, R'al and Zakwaan willingly responded to his call for help. Drawn
together, they unjustly put all these Sahaabah Really to death. Only K'ab bin Zaid
Ansaari Meals was saved. He was scarcely alive and he was left for dead. He later
regained consciousness and lived for some time thereafter. He was martyred in the
expedition of Khandaq (trench). Apart from him, another two Sahaabah were also
spared; Munzir bin Muhammad Meals and 'Amr bin Umayyah deals. These two
Sahaabah were grazing the animals in the fields when this incident occurred. They
were busy grazing their animals when suddenly they caught sight of a huge flock
of birds in the sky. Alarmed by this sight, they figured that something was not
right. As they approached their camp, they found their companions drenched in
blood 'lying on beds of martyrdom'. They consulted with one another on what
action to take. 'Amr bin Umayyah suggested they return to Madinah and inform
Rasulullah Uckaf. about this. Munzir replied: "He will somehow get the news.
Why should we forfeit our chance of martyrdom?"
Nonetheless, they advanced to engage the enemy in battle. Hadhrat Munzir
Kedik was martyred whilst fighting and 'Amr bin Umayyah deals was captured.
They took 'Amr bin Umayyah &edile to 'Aamir bin Tufail, who shaved off his
hair and released him saying: "My mother vowed to emancipate a slave. In
execution of this vow, I set you free."
In this expedition, Abu Bakr's Meals emancipated slave, 'Aamir bin Fuhayrah
deals was also martyred and his body was raised to the heavens. In this regard,
‘Aamir bin Tufail asked his tribesmen:
من الرجل منهم لما قتل رايته رفع بين السماء والارض حتى رايت
السماء من دونه
"Who was this man from amongst the Muslims, when he was killed I noticed his
body lifted between the sky and the earth until his body disappeared within the
sky?"
The people replied: "It was 'Aamir bin Fuhayrah Medks."

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According to the narration of Bukhaari, 'Aamir bin Tufail remarked:
لقد رايته بعد ما قتل رفع الى السماء حتى انى لانظر الى السماء بينه
و بین الارض ثم وضع
"After he was killed, I witnessed his body being lifted to the sky as though it was
suspended between the earth and sky. Thereafter it was put back on the earth."
Jabbaar bin Salma, the killer of 'Aamir bin Fuhayrah dedise, relates: "When I
stabbed 'Aamir bin Fuhayrah with my spear, he cried out: 'I swear by the Lord of
the K'abah! I have reached my goal.'
On hearing these words, I was left astounded. I thought, what goal could he
have reached? When I narrated this incident to Dahhaak bin Sufyaan deals, he
explained: 'He meant that he has reached his goal of Jannah.' On hearing this
explanation, I embraced Islam."
He explains:
ودعانى ذلك ما رأيت من عامر بن فهيرة من دفعه الى السماء علوا
"What stirred me to embrace Islam is that I witnessed the body of 'Aamir bin
Fuhayrah dedile being lifted to the sky."
When Dahhaak ◌ُرَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْه wrote to Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم about this phenomenal
incident, Rasulullah La responded by explaining:
ان الملائكة وارت جثته فی علیین
"The angels have concealed his body in the "Illiyyeen."
According to another narration, the angels hid his body away from the disbelievers
and they were unable to determine its exact location.
When Rasulullah Uckaf was notified of the massacre of his Sahaabah
Aedl in this expedition, he was driven to such anguish that never in his life was
he so grief-stricken. For a whole month he continued cursing these people in the
Qunoot of Fajr Salaah. He then addressed the Sahaabah peaks, saying: "Your
friends and beloved companions were martyred. They requested Allah Ta'ala to
inform me that they have met their Lord and that they are pleased with Him and
He is pleased with them."
Battle of Banu Nazeer - Rabi'ul-Awwal 4 A.H.
As 'Amr bin Umayyah Damari texkg (one of the survivors of the expedition of Bi'r
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Banu 'Aamir tribe who joined him on his journey. When they reached a place
called Qanaat, they took shelter in one of the orchards. When these two
disbelievers fell off to sleep, 'Amr bin Umayyah Damiri reflected that the leader of
their tribe 'Aamir bin Tufail killed seventy Muslims. It was presently inconceivable
to avenge the deaths of all of them. Why don't I avenge the deaths of some of
them?, he thought. On this presumption, he killed both of them whereas Rasulullah
Laks had a peace agreement with this tribe, of which 'Amr bin Umayyah
Damiri had absolutely no knowledge of.
When he reached Madinah and notified Rasulullah Leaf about his
actions, Rasulullah clef remarked: "We had a peace agreement with them.
We ought to pay the blood money for both of them." Rasulullah Lei then
remitted their blood money to their tribe.
Since the Banu Nazeer tribe was also an ally of the Banu 'Aamir, in terms of
the peace treaty, part of the blood money was payable by the Banu Nazeer. To
solicit some assistance in payment of this blood money, Rasulullah ci
decided to approach the Banu Nazeer. He set off in the company of, amongst
others, Abu Bakr, 'Umar, 'Usmaan, Zubair, Talhah, 'Abdur-Rahmaan bin 'Awf,
S'ad bin Mu'aaz, Usaid bin Hudhair and S'ad bin 'Ubaadah peaks.
Rasulullah Etal. seated himself in the shade of a wall. Outwardly, the
Banu Nazeer received Rasulullah Leaf with an impressive display of courtesy
and pledged to assist in the payment of the blood money but secretly they proposed
to post someone on top of the roof and roll a heavy boulder onto his head and get
rid of him once and for all.
However, Sallaam bin Mishkam warned his tribesmen: "No! Do not ever do
that. By Allah, his Lord would surely inform him of your malicious intentions.
Furthermore, this is tantamount to a violation of our peace treaty with him."
No sooner had they proposed this than Jibraa'eel "Liche brought down divine
revelation enlightening Rasulullah af about their wicked intentions.
Rasulullah Utkání swiftly got up and headed off towards Madinah. Rasulullah
Luckaf. got up as though he was getting up for some temporary need. This is
why the Sahaabah Acals continued sitting where they were. When the Jews learnt
of Rasulullah's ckeaf. departure, they were pitched into a cauldron of
simmering despair. One of their Jewish tribesmen, Kinaanah bin Huwayraa
remarked: "Don't you know why Muhammad got up from there? By Allah, he was
promptly informed about your treachery. By Allah, he is a messenger of Allah."
رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُم was delayed in his return, the Sahaabah صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ When Rasulullah
also got up and went out in search of him towards Madinah. Rasulullah Lai
updated them about the betrayal of the Jews and issued a directive to attack the
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Appointing 'Abdullah ibn Ummi Maktum Medksy as an Ameer over Madinah,
Rasulullah Ucleail set off for the Banu Nazeer and laid siege to them. The Banu
Nazeer quickly darted into their fortresses and shut the doors. On the one hand
they were conceited with their 'impregnable' and secure fortresses and on the other
hand, their arrogance was given a boost when 'Abdullah bin Ubayy and the other
hypocrites assured them that they could count on their support. However, none of
them dared to confront the Muslims.
Furthermore, the Banu Nazeer engaged in subsequent acts of blatant treachery.
They sent a message to Rasulullah skatteauf requesting him to come with three
people for a discussion with three of their rabbis. They assured Rasulullah
Luckai. that if these rabbis embrace Islam all of them would promptly follow
suit. However, privately they advised these three rabbis that just before they are to
have discussions with Resulullah stugakauf, they should hide daggers within their
clothing and at the first opportunity they should do away with him.
Long before these people came for a discussion, Rasulullah clal was
notified of their brazen deceitfulness.
In short, the repeated acts of treachery and betrayal of the Banu Nazeer
compelled Rasulullah Uckaf to issue a directive of launching an attack against
them. The siege lasted for fifteen days. Rasulullah cka also ordered their
palms and orchards to be set on fire. Eventually, utterly grieved and facing huge
losses, they begged for clemency.
Rasulullah skal responded by saying: "You have ten days to empty out
your homes. You may take your wives, families and children wherever you wish.
With the exception of your weapons, you may also carry away as much goods as
your camels and conveyances can bear. You have unrestrained permission to take
away as much as you wish."
Driven by greed, they even removed the doors and doorframes of their houses
and where possible, lugged them away on their camels. In this manner, they were
banished from Madinah. Most of them sought refuge in Khaybar whilst some of
them settled down in Syria. Their leaders, Huyayy bin Akhtab, Kinaanah bin Rab'i
and Sallaam bin Abil-Haqeeq were also amongst those who decided to settle down
in Khaybar.
Rasulullah Ucial then distributed their remaining goods amongst the
Muhaajireen to lessen the burden from the shoulders of the Ansaar although the
Ansaar, due to their sincerity and selflessness, did not regard this as a burden but
as a source of coolness to their eyes and a balm to their hearts. Nonetheless,
Rasulullah Uckaf summoned the Ansaar and formally addressed them. In this
address, after praising Allah Ta'ala he paid tribute to the sacrifices of the Ansaar
and their good conduct to the fellow brethren, the Muhaajireen. He then said: "O
people of the Ansaar! If you wish I am prepared to distribute the wealth of the
Banu Nazeer equally between you and the Muhaajireen and they will continue
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the Muhaajireen (and due to their subsequent independence from you) they will
then vacate your homes."
S'ad bin 'Ubaadah dealse, and S'ad bin Mu'aaz deals, the leaders of the
Ansaar submitted: "O Rasulullah cia ! From the depths of our hearts, we
would be delighted if you distribute this wealth amongst the Muhaajireen only and
despite this, they are at liberty to live in our homes and partake of our meals, as in
the past."
According to another narration, the Ansaar submitted: "O Rasulullah
gateau! You may distribute this wealth solely amongst the Muhajireen.
Moreover, it would be our pleasure if you take whatever you wish from our wealth
and distribute it amongst them."
Such soothing words made Rasulullah caf break out in cheerful delight
and he made the following dua for them:
اللهم ارحم الانصار وابناء الانصار
"O Allah! Shower Your special compassion upon the Ansaar and the offspring of the
Ansaar."
Abu Bakr ◌ُرَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْه remarked:
جزاكم الله خيرا يا معشر الانصار! فوالله ، مامثلنا ومثلكم
الاكما قال الغنوى
"May Allah reward you favourably, O Ansaar! By Allah, the similitude between you
and us can only be described in the words of the poet Ghanawi, when he says:
جزى الله عنا جعفرا حين ازلقت بنا نعلنا فى الواطئين فزلت
ابوا ان يملون ولو ان امنا تلاقى الذى يلقون منا لملت
'May Allah reward Ja'far, when our feet slipped but he fell, this would not deter
him from offering additional assistance to us. Perchance, if our own mothers were
to be confronted with such a situation, they would probably be deterred.""
Rasulullah Uckauf then distributed the entire wealth amongst the Muhaajireen
and from the Ansaar, only Abu Dujaanah deduke and Sahal bin Hunaif deals, due
to their poverty, were awarded a share of it.
As a consequence of this expedition, only two people from the Banu Nazeer
embraced Islam; Yaameen bin 'Umair Meals and Abu Sa'eed bin Wahab deals.
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Surah Hashr was revealed on account of this expedition. 'Abdullah bin
'Abbaas Meals would refer to this Surah as 'the Surah of Banu Nazeer. In this
Surah, Allah Ta'ala explains the laws relating to Maal-e-Fayy (war booty) and its
recipients.
Prohibition of liquor
The injunction prohibiting liquor was revealed during this expedition.
Expedition of Zaatur-Riqaa - Jumaadal-Awwal 4 A.H.
After the expedition of Banu Nazeer, from Rabi'ul-Awwal to the beginning of
Jumaadal-Awwal, Rasulullah Uckauf stayed in Madinah.
During the early days of the month of Jumaadal-Awwal, Rasulullah Leaf
received information that the Banu Mahaarib and the Banu Sa'labah tribes were
amassing their troops in preparation for war against Rasulullah Lei.
In the company of four hundred Sahaabah رضى اللهُ عَنْهُم , Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم set
off towards Najd. When Rasulullah kaf landed at Najd, he met a few
members of the Ghitfaan tribe but there was no occasion for all out combat. On
this occasion, Rasulullah ckexl performed Salaatul-Khawf (Salaah performed
in times of fear with certain restrictions lifted) with the people.
Abu Ash'ari deals says: "This expedition was referred to as Zaatur-Riqaa.
Riqaa means rags or patches. Due to our walking on difficult terrain, our feet
became cracked and we were forced to wrap them in rags and pieces of cloth,
hence the name 'the expedition of rags'."
Ibn S'ad aldas, however, says: "Zaatur-Riqaa is a name of a mountain where
Rasulullah Uclea camped during this expedition. It had black, white and red
signs on it."
On his return, Resulullah tagadtaauf took a nap beneath a shade-bearing tree
on which he had hung his sword. A disbeliever silently sneaked up to him,
unsheathed Rasulullah's Uckauf sword and growled: "Tell me, who will protect
you from me?" Rasulullah cká calmly responded: "Allah."
Jibraa'eel "Ligt suddenly delivered a punch to his chest. The sword fell out of
his hands. Rasulullah cieauf retrieved it and asked: "Who will protect you from
me?" The man replied: "Nobody." Rasulullah Leaf said: "Go! I have pardoned
you."
This man subsequently embraced Islam and returned to his people and invited
them towards Islam. A number of people embraced Islam at his behest.
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When he left this area, Rasulullah chaf then stopped over at a mountain
pass. He appointed 'Ammaar bin Yaasir Reale and 'Abbaad bin Bishr deals as
sentinels over the pass. Amongst themselves they agreed that 'Abbaad would stand
guard for the first half of the night and 'Ammaar the latter half. As per their
arrangement, 'Ammaar bin Yaasir &else, took rest whilst 'Abbaad bin Bishr deals
devoted himself to a vigil of Ibaadat and commenced his Salaah.
A disbeliever came by and concluded that this man surely looks like the sentry
for tonight's watch. He fired off an arrow that landed dead on its mark but genuine
devotion to his true Master had penetrated every fibre of 'Abbaad bin Bishr's
deals being. He was saturated in his love for his Lord and the sweetness of his
faith had permeated the depths of his heart. How then, could an arrow and
spearhead disturb his devotions? He continued performing his Salaah in the same
serene manner. He calmly pulled out the arrow and tossed it aside. The enemy
discharged a second arrow and he took that out also and flung it aside. The enemy
then let loose a third arrow.
Overcome with fear of the enemy ambushing them and for fear of defeating
the purpose of their appointment over the pass by Rasulullah Leaf, he
completed his Salaah and woke his friend up saying: "Get up, I am wounded." On
observing him getting his companion up, the enemy bolted.
When 'Ammaar bin Yaasir Reale got up and noticed the blood streaming
down his body, he remarked: "Subhaanallah! Why did you not get me up the
moment the first arrow struck you?" He replied: "I was busy reciting a certain
Surah of the Qur-aan and I felt it inappropriate to cut it short. When a volley of
arrows started raining down on me, I terminated my Salaah and got you up. I
swear by Allah, if it was not for the instructions of Resulullah stateauf, my life
would have terminated before the termination of my Salaah."
Expedition of the Badr - Sha'baan 4 A.H.
After his return from the expedition of Zaatur-Riqaa, Resulullah Atgal auf
remained in Madinah until the end of Rajab. On his return from Uhud, Rasulullah
Stuga Eau had promised Abu Sufyaan to meet at Badr for another encounter in the
forthcoming year, Resulullah Ligakauf set out for Badr in the company of fifteen
hundred Sahaabah Aduly in the month of Sha'baan. He waited for eight long days
at Badr for Abu Sufyaan but to no avail.
In the company of a number of Makkans, Abu Sufyaan had also set out for
battle but when he reached Marruz-Zahraan he lost his nerve and turned back
saying: "This is a year of famine and high prices and not the year of war and
confrontation."
Following a wait of eight days, when Rasulullah Leaf lost all hope of
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On his return from Uhud, although openly Abu Sufyaan had pledged to fight
at Badr in the forthcoming year, at heart he was cowed into terror. Secretly he
hoped Rasulullah Uckaf would also not make it to Badr so that he did not have
to suffer further humiliation and indignity whilst holding the Muslims liable (for
not making it to the meeting). A person by the name of Nu'aim bin Mas'ood was
going to Madinah. Abu Sufyaan offered him some money to spread a rumour
amongst the Muslims of Madinah that the Makkans were diligently assembling a
massive force to root out the Muslims once and for all. Hence, it would be better
for the Muslims not to advance against such a colossal army. Abu Sufyaan's
objective was to intimidate the Muslims with such rumours and to dissuade them
from coming out to battle.
On hearing such news, the spirit of Imaan of the Muslims was given a further
boost. Chanting the words Hasbunallah Wa N'imal-Wakeel they set out for Badr.
Near Badr, a bazaar used to be held. For three days the Muslims engaged in
trade and received substantial profits from their unexpected commercial activities.
They returned to Madinah with goodness and blessings. In this regard, the
following verses were revealed:
الَّذِيْنَ اسْتَجَابُوْا لِلّهِ وَالرَّسُوْلِ مِنْ بَعْدِ مَآ أَصَابَهُمُ الْقَرْءُاْ لِلَّذِيْنَ أَحْسَنُوْا مِنْهُمْ وَاتَّقَوْا أَجْرٌ
عَظِيْمُ ثَ الَّذِيْنَ قَالَ لَهُمُ النَّاسُ إِنَّالنَّاسَ قَدْ جَمَعُوْا لَكُمْ فَاخْشَوْهُمْ فَزَادَهُمْ إِيْمَانًاٌ وَقَالُوْا
حَسْبُنَا اللهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيْلُ ، فَانْقَلَبُوْا بِنِعْمَةٍ مِّنَ اللّهِوَفَضْلٍ لَّمْ يَمْسَسْهُمْ سُوْءٌ وَ اتَّبَعُوْا
رِضْوَانَ اللهُِ وَاللهُ ذُوْ فَضْلٍ عَظِيْمِ ) إِنَّمَا ذُلِكُمُ الشَّيْطُنُ يُخَوِّفُ اَوْلِيَاءَةًٌ فَلَا تَخَافُوْهُمْ
وَخَافُوْنِ إِنْ كُنْتُمْ مُؤْمِنِيْنَ
KA
"Those who responded (to the call of) Allah and His messenger after they were
wounded, for those who do good amongst them and adopt taqwa, is a great reward.
Those (believers) unto whom the people (hypocrites) said: 'Verily the people (the
Makkans) have amassed (their forces) against you, so fear them.' but this
(intimidating statement) only increased them in faith and they (Muslims) said:
'Allah alone is sufficient for us' and He is the best disposer (of all affairs).' So they
returned with grace and bounty from Allah. No harm afflicted them and they
pursued the pleasure of Allah. Allah is the owner of great bounty. It was shaytaan
who terrified his supporters (disbelievers). So do not fear them but fear Me if you
are believers." [Surah Aal- 'Imraan verses 172-175]
Commentary: In this verse Allah Ta'ala refers to a rumour-monger (or
propagandist) as a shaytaan when He says: 'It was shaytaan who terrified his
supporters'. Allah Ta'ala described the antidote to this propaganda by exhorting
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abilities and to recite Hasbunallah Wa Ni'mal-Wakeel. In other words, place your
trust firmly in Allah Ta'ala and as shaytaan is wont to do, do not spread false
rumours about your enemies. Respond to lies with the truth. Allah forbid, if you
were to respond to these lies with additional lies, what then is the benefit of this?
Islam does not permit slander even against its enemies.
Miscellaneous Incidents of 4 A.H.
1.
During Jumaadal-Awwal of this year, 'Abdullah, the son of Hadhrat 'Usmaan
bin Affaan deals passed away at the age of six.
2.
During the month of Sha'baan of this year, Hadhrat Husain deals was born.
3.
In Ramadhaan of this year, Rasulullah La married Hadhrat Zainab
bint Khuzaymah Geals Ummul-Masaakeen (mother of the destitute).
4.
During Shawwaal of this year, Rasulullah Leaf married Hadhrat Umme
. رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا Salamah
5.
In the same year Resulullah tackauf instructed Hadhrat Zaid bin Saabit
Xxl to learn to read and write Hebrew as he was not comfortable with the
Jews reading for him.
6.
According to the most acknowledged reports, Hijaab (pardah) was ordained in
this year as well. Some are of the opinion that it was ordained in 3 A.H. whilst
others maintain that it was prescribed in 5 A.H.
Expedition of Dawmatul Jandal
During Rabi'ul-Awwal, Rasulullah caf received word that the inhabitants of
Dawmatul-Jandal were preparing to launch an attack against Madinah. In the
company of one thousand Sahaabah رضى اللّهُ عَنْهُم , Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم set out for
Dawmatul-Jandal on the 25th of Rabi'ul-Awwal 5 A.H. The moment they sensed
the looming advent of the Muslim army, they rapidly scattered away. Without any
form of physical combat, Resulullah togattaun returned to Madinah on the 20th of
Rabi'us-Saani.
Expedition of Muraysi' or Banu Mustaliq
Rasulullah Uckauf received news that Haaris bin Abi Diraar, the leader of the
Banu Mustaliq tribe had gathered a huge force and was preparing to launch an
attack against the Muslims. Rasulullah Leaf sent Buraydah bin Husaib Aslami
Real to confirm the accuracy of this intelligence. When Buraydah deals returned