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kingdom, my cavalry will march right up to your entrance hall and my Prophethood
will prevail over every religion of your kingdom."
In 8 A.H. in the month of Zul-Q'adah, Rasulullah Leaf sent 'Amr bin 'Aas
deals with this letter to the two sons of Julandi; 'Abd and Jayfar. Hadhrat 'Amr
bin 'Aas Medly narrates: "Bearing this blessed letter I landed in 'Ammaan where I
first met with 'Abd. He was an exceptionally forbearing, tolerant and good-natured
person. I explained to him that I am the messenger of Resulullah atgalauf and
that Rasulullah skal instructed me to present this letter to him and his
brother. 'Abd said: "My elder brother Jayfar is the supreme ruler. I will arrange an
imperial audience for you with him. You should present this letter to him."
Thereafter, 'Abd asked me: "What did you come to invite us to?"
'Amr bin 'Aas Medl .: Worship one Allah Alone, renounce idol worship and
testify that Muhammad Uclaif is the slave and Messenger of Allah.
'Abd: O 'Amr bin 'Aas! You are the son of an eminent chieftain of your tribe.
Tell me, what was the reaction of your father to this religion? We will adopt
whatever he has settled on.
'Amr bin 'Aas textlg: My father passed away without Imaan upon
Rasulullah Uckaf. It is my fervent wish that if only he embraced Islam and
believed in Rasulullah Ucieaf . For a lengthy period of time I too held onto his
beliefs until Allah Ta'ala divinely guided me towards Islam.
'Abd: When did you embrace Islam?
'Amr bin 'Aas &l .: I embraced Islam just a few days ago.
'Abd: Where did you accept Islam?
'Amr bin 'Aas &el .: At the hands of Negus, the Emperor of Abyssinia and
Negus himself also embraced Islam.
'Abd: What was the attitude of his people towards him subsequent to him
embracing Islam?
'Amr bin 'Aas tel .: As before, they retained him as their monarch and
followed him.
'Abd: What was the reaction of the clergy?
'Amr bin 'Aas &dl .: All of them yielded to him.
'Abd: O 'Amr! Think very carefully before you speak because there is no
habit as offensive as telling lies. There is nothing more humiliating for a man than
lies
'Amr bin 'Aas tel .: Never! I certainly did not speak a lie, and speaking lies
is not permissible even in our religion.
'Abd: I wonder if Hiraql, the Emperor of Rome is aware of Negus embracing
Islam.
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'Abd: How do you know about that?
'Amr bin 'Aas Medkg: Negus was paying his taxes to the Roman Emperor
but subsequent to him embracing Islam, Negus declined to pay any form of tax to
him. He also declared: "I swear by Allah, if the Roman Emperor has to demand
even one Dirham (in tax) I will certainly not pay it to him."
When the Emperor heard of this emphatic declaration, he remained silent. On
noticing this bewildering silence, the Emperor's brother, Nayaaq howled in rage:
"What? Will you let this slave of yours, Negus go unpunished even though he
refuses to pay tax and renounces your religion for another one?" The Emperor
replied: "Negus is free to choose whichever religion he fancies. He has opted for
this particular religion and he has all the right to do so. I swear by Allah that if it
was not for the fear of my kingdom, I would have also followed suit and embraced
this particular religion.'
Abd (stunned by the turn of events) said: O 'Amr what are you saying?
'Amr bin 'Aas Medkg: By Allah! I am speaking the truth.
'Abd: Okay, tell me what does your Prophet command you to do and what
does he restrain you from?
'Amr bin 'Aas tel .: He commands us to obey Allah Ta'ala and restrains
us from His disobedience. He instructs us to carry out good deeds and to maintain
favourable family ties, and he prohibits us from cruelty, transgression, adultery,
drinking alcohol, idol and cross-worship.
'Abd: What a pleasant invitation and what wonderful counsel. If only my
brother were to concur with me then both of us could present ourselves before
Rasulullah gaila aus and embrace Islam at his hands. However, it may be possible
that my brother's concern for kingship will largely contribute to his reluctance (to
embrace this faith).
'Amr bin 'Aas ◌ُرَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْه :If he embraces Islam, Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم will leave
your brother's imperial status unchanged and he will instruct him to collect charity
from the rich of the community and redistribute it amongst their poor and
destitute.
'Abd: That is splendid! Tell me, how much and how is this form of charity
levied?
Hadhrat Amr bin 'Aas Methy relates: "I explained to him in detail how much
of Zakaat is levied on gold and silver and to what extent it is imposed on camels
and goats etc. Thereafter, 'Abd presented me before his brother Jayfar. I presented
him with the sealed letter of Rasulullah caf. He took the letter from me,
broke the seal open and read through it. After asking me to take a seat, he enquired
a bit about the conditions of the Quraysh etc. Following one or two days of
reflection, he also demonstrated his inclination towards Islam. Both brothers
collectively proclaimed their Islamic status and a number of people also embraced
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'Allaamah Suhayli aldas writes that 'Amr bin 'Aas Meals addressed Julandi
(their father) and said: "O Julandi! Although you are far away from us, you are not
far away from Allah Ta'ala. The Being Who created you all alone without any
partner, worship Him Alone, and the being who is not a partner to Allah Ta'ala in
your creation, do not make him a partner in the worship of Allah Ta'ala. Bear in
mind that the Supreme Being who gave you life will indisputably give you death
too, and the Being who started off your very conception will soon call you back
unto Him. So I urge you to reflect very carefully upon this unlettered Messenger
who has presented to us the goodness and success of this world as well as the
hereafter. If he demands any form of compensation from you, withhold it and if
you perceive a hint of hedonistic pursuits (Nafsaani amusements) in any of his
words or actions, you may abandon him. I then exhort you to ponder over the
religion he has presented to us. Is this divine religion similar to the self-contrived
laws designed by people? If Rasulullah's cka religion is similar to man-made
religions of today, then tell me, which religion is it similar to? If his religion is not
akin to any of the man-made religions of today, then be aware that this religion is
the divine religion from Allah Ta'ala. So accept this religion and implement
whatever it commands you to do and beware of everything it warns you of."
To this Julandi replied: "I have exhaustively contemplated over this unlettered
Prophet and found that without a doubt he does not enjoin anything good but he is
the first to implement it and he does not prohibit anything evil but he is the first to
abstain from it. When he triumphs over his enemies, he does not gloat in vanity
and when he is defeated he does not become agitated. He fulfils his promises and
honours his word. I hereby testify that he is, indisputably, a divine messenger."
He then recited the following poems:
من الحق شئ والنصيح نصيح
اتانی عمرو بالتی لیس بعدها
"Amr (bin 'Aas Ketile) appeared before me with that after which there is no other
truth and the faithful adviser has offered his good counsel.
ینادی بها فی الوادیین فصیح
فیا عمرو قد اسلمت لله جهرة
O 'Amr! I openly declare that I have embraced Islam solely for the pleasure of Allah
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(7) Letter to the Chief of Yamaamah, Huzah bin Ali
بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْمِ
من محمد رسول الله الى هوذة ابن على، سلام على من اتبع الهدى،
واعلم ان دينى سيظهر الى منتهى الخف والحافر فاسلم تسلم واجعل
لك ما تحت يديك
“Bismillahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem
From Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah, to Huzah bin Ali. Salaam upon those
who adhere to divine guidance.
Bear in mind that my religion will reach wherever camels and horses can tread.
Embrace Islam and you will be safe and I will allow you to retain custody over your
domain."
Rasulullah Lockauf- handed this letter over to Salit bin 'Amr Meals and sent him
off to Huzah. Huzah read this blessed letter and entertained Salit Kedils with royal
honour and high esteem.
Salit deals addressed Huzah saying:
"O Huzah! Decaying and putrefying bones have appointed you as a leader. In
reality, a leader is he who is adorned with Imaan and secures a provision of Taqwa
(Allah-consciousness). I wish to command you to execute something that is most
eminent and I wish to prohibit you from something that is most despicable; I
command you to worship Allah Alone and I prohibit you from worshipping
shaytaan. If you accept this, all your aspirations will be realised and you will be
safe from anxiety. However, if you refuse, then the dreadful scene of Qiyaamah
(doomsday) will lift this veil that exists between you and us."
Huzah replied: "Give me a bit of time and allow me to ponder over this."
Subsequently, he responded to the blessed letter of Rasulullah Leaf as
follows:
ما احسن ما تدعو اليه واجمله والعرب تهاب مكانی فاجعل الى بعض
الامر اتبعك
"What you are calling to is so magnificent and brilliant. The Arabs are awed over
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As he was leaving with this reply, Huzah offered Hadhrat Salit Meals, some gifts
that included some fine cloth produced in Hajar.
When he reached Madinah and narrated the incident to Rasulullah Leaf,
he remarked: "By Allah! Even if he has to request for a single span of land I will
refuse. He and his country both are destroyed."
On his return from the conquest of Makkah, Jibraa'eel Liche informed
Rasulullah Uckauf about the death of Huzah. He in turn conveyed this
information to the Sahaabah als and added: "Soon a liar, who will lay claim to
prophethood will emerge in Yamaamah and he will be assassinated after my
demise." This is exactly what happened.
(8) Letter to the Ruler of Damascus Haaris Ghassaani
بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْمِ
من محمد رسول الله الى الحارث بن ابى شمر، سلام على من اتبع
الهدی وامن بالله وصدق فانی ادعوك الی ان تؤمن بالله وحده لا
شريك له، يبقى مُلكك
“Bismillahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem
From Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah, to Haaris bin Abi Shamr.
Salaam upon those who adhere to divine guidance, believe in Allah and affirm the
divine commandments of Allah.
I hereby invite you to believe in one Allah Who has no partner. If you affirm your
faith in this your sovereignty will remain intact."
Bearing this blessed letter, Shuj'a bin Wahhaab Asadi Meals landed in Damascus.
At that moment, the governor Haaris Ghassaani, was frantically engaged in
making preparations for hosting Caesar, the Roman Emperor. As a token of
gratitude of his victory over the Persian Empire, Caesar had then just arrived at
Baitul-Muqaddas (Jerusalem) walking barefoot all the way from Hims (Homs). So a
number of days passed by without Shuj'a bin Wahhaab Asadi deals securing a
meeting with Haaris Ghassaani, the governor.
Shuj'a bin Wahhaab Asadi Meals relates: "I mentioned to the doorkeeper of
Haaris's court: 'I am a messenger of Rasulullah kaf and I wish to meet the
governor.' The doorkeeper replied: 'The governor will make an appearance in a few
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The doorkeeper actually hailed from Rome and his name was Murri. He
started asking me questions about Rasulullah Leaf. As I continued describing
to him the specifics of Rasulullah Lycka he continued weeping. On being
informed about the conditions of Rasulullah Leaf , he commented: 'I have read
the Injeel (bible) and I have come across his (Resulullah's gateauf) name and
attributes in it. I hereby declare my faith in him and testify that he is the true
messenger of Allah. I fear that Haaris the governor will execute me (for declaring
my beliefs).'
Nonetheless, the doorkeeper treated me with great respect and went out of his
way in entertaining me as his guest."
Finally Haaris made his appearance in the royal court. Wearing the imperial
crown on his head, he sat down in attendance. Hadhrat Shuj'a &eduke was then
given permission to enter the royal court. Hadhrat Shuj'a Meal presented the
letter to him. On reading the letter, Haaris turned red in anger and hurling the
letter aside he roared in rage: "Who is this man who threatens to usurp my country
from me? I will pre-empt him and march against him."
He then commanded that his horses be equipped in preparation for battle. He
also sent a letter describing the current events to the Roman emperor. The emperor
replied: "Hold your horses and put off your plans."
On receiving the reply of the Emperor, Haaris summoned Hadhrat Shuj'a
deals and asked him when he intended to return home. He replied that he planned
to leave the following day. Haaris ordered that he be awarded one hundred
Mithqaals of gold as a gift.
Hadhrat Shuj'a Meals relates: "The doorkeeper also presented something as a
gift and asked me to convey his Salaam to Rasulullah Leaf . I returned to
Madinah and recounted the entire incident before Resulullah Tachtig who
remarked: "His country is destroyed." I then conveyed the Salaam of Murri the
doorkeeper and also informed Rasulullah chat about what he said. Rasulullah
".replied: "He has spoken the truth صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ

Chapter 21
The Battle of Khaybar 7 A.H.
وَعَدَكُمُ اللهُ مَغَانِمَ كَثِيْرَةً تَأْخُذُوْنَهَا فَعَجَّلَ لَكُمْ هذِهِ
"Allah has promised you abundant spoils (of war) which you will attain and He has
hastened for you this (booty of Khaybar)." [Surah Fatah 20]
As he was returning from Hudaybiyyah, Surah Fatah was revealed upon Rasulullah
Ustal .. In this Surah Allah Ta'ala assured the Muslims in general and the
people of the pledge in particular that they will be triumphant in a number of
battles and they will capture enormous spoils of war. As an immediate reward for
this pledge that they had taken, Allah Ta'ala had bestowed upon them victory over
Khaybar and the conquest of Makkah, which they had not as yet acquired, but
would acquire soon. In future they would surmount a number of victories, the
knowledge of which only Allah Ta'ala has. In this verse 'He has hastened for you
this' the reference is to the conquest of Khaybar. Similarly, in the previous verse,
'And He rewarded them with a near victory.' This near victory refers to the
conquest of Khaybar.
Rasulullah skal returned from Hudaybiyyah to Madinah where he
remained for Zul-Hijjah and the beginning of Muharram. During this period,
Rasulullah Uckauf. was commanded to launch an attack against Khaybar where
the treacherous Jews resided who had betrayed the Muslims by inciting the
disbelievers of Makkah against them in the battle of Khandaq (trench). Allah Ta'ala
also informed Rasulullah ckauf that upon hearing of the imminent conquest of
Khaybar, the hypocrites too would eagerly implore him to allow them to
accompany him on this expedition. Allah Ta'ala commanded Rasulullah :
"Never! These people should never accompany you on this journey." The following
verse was revealed in this regard:
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سَيَقُوْلُ الْمُخَلَّفُوْنَ إِذَا انْطَلَقْتُمْ إِلى مَغَانِمَ لِتَأْخُذُوْهَا ذَرُوْنَا نَتَّبِعْكُلاَ يُرِيْدُوْنَ اَنْ يُبَدِّلُوْا
كَلْمَ اللهِّ قُلّ ◌َّنْ تَتَّبِعُوْنَا كَذَلِكُمْ قَالَ اللهُ مِنْ قَبْلُ فَسَيَقُوْلُوْنَ بَلْ تَحْسُدُوْنَا بَلْ كَانُوالَا
يَفْقَهُوْنَ إِلَّ قَلِيْلًا
"Those who lagged behind (in the expedition of Hudaybiyyah) will say when you set
forth to seize the spoils (of Khaybar): 'Allow us to follow you.' They wish to alter the
word (and promise) of Allah. Say: 'You will never ever be able to follow us, Allah
has decreed this beforehand.' Then they will say: 'Nay, you are jealous of us (and
you do not wish to include us in the spoils of war, whereas such a notion is
ridiculous. The hearts of the Sahaabah seuils were absolutely devoid of jealousy
and greed.)' But these people (the critics) do not understand except very little."
[Surah Fatah verse 15]
Those great personalities before whom the contents of the whole world were not
even equal to the wing of a mosquito, the mere thought of them harbouring
jealousy is the ultimate in stupidity and foolishness.
Following a short stay in Madinah Munawwarah, Rasulullah skal set out
for Khaybar with fourteen hundred infantry and two hundred cavalry towards the
end of Muharram 7 A.H. From the pure wives, Hadhrat Umme Salamah Geals
accompanied him on this expedition.
Salamah bin Akw'a Meals relates: "On the night we set out for Khaybar in the
رَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ the celebrated poet 'Aamir bin Akwa, صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ company of Rasulullah
was ahead of us reciting the following pieces of rhyming poetry:
اللُّهمَّ لَوْلَا أَنْتَ مَا اهْتَدَيْنَا وَلَا تَصَدَّقْنَا وَلَا صَلَّيْنَا
"O Allah! If it were not for You we would not have been divinely guided, neither
would we have distributed alms nor performed a single Salaah.
وَاَلْقِيَنْ سَكِيْنَةً عَلَيْنَا
فَاغفرْ فداءً لك ما اتقينا
We are sacrificed upon You, O Allah! Forgive us for shunning aside Your
commandments and blanket us with Your special tranquillity (so that the hearts
may be consoled and comforted and all forms of distress and anguish is eliminated
from the heart).
وَثَّبِّتِ الْأَقْدَامَ إِنْ لَا قَيْنَا إِنَّ اذَا صِيْحَ بِنَا آتَيْنَا
Grant us steadfastness when we confront the enemy. When we are summoned to
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وَبِالصِّيَاحِ عوّلُوا عَلَيْنَا
And with this cry of war they are wailing in lament.
إِنَّ الَّذِيْنَ قَدْ بَغَوْا عَلَيْنَا إِذَا آَرَادُوْا فِتْنَةً أَبَيْنَا
Those who have transgressed against us, if they elect to ensnare us with the
temptations of disbelief and polytheism, we will certainly not budge.
وَنَحْنُ عَنْ فَضْلِكَ مَا اسْتَغْنَيْنَا
And we, O our Lord, are not independent of Your grace and favour."
Rasulullah Uckaf. asked: "Who is this reciting this rhyming poetry." When the
people informed him that it was 'Aamir bin Akw'a, he commented: "May Allah
shower him with His special mercy." According to the narration of Musnad
Ahmad, Rasulullah Uckaf said: "May Allah forgive him." Whenever Rasulullah
LyckaI made an exclusive dua of forgiveness in favour of someone, that person
would soon die as a martyr. This is why Hadhrat 'Umar Meals pleaded: "Jannah is
compulsory for him. If only you allowed us to take advantage of 'Aamir's bravery
and valour for a few more days.'
En route to Khaybar, as Rasulullah Laf reached a hillock, the Sahaabah
Ricable, raised their voices in saying the Takbeer (of Allahu Akbar). To this
Rasulullah Ucci commented: "Have pity upon yourselves. You are not calling
out to a Being Who is deaf or absent. You are addressing a Being Who is close by
and omnipresent. (So you do not have to shout like this.)"
Hadhrat Abu Musa Ash'ari Meals relates: "I was close to the camel of
Rasulullah Uckauf when he heard me reciting Laa Hawla wa laa Quwwata Illaa
Billah. He called: 'O 'Abdullah bin Qays!' I promptly responded: 'I am at your
service O Rasulullah!' Rasulullah caf asked: 'Should I not reveal to you the
treasures of Jannah?' I replied: 'May my parents be sacrificed for you, surely, why
not O Rasulullah!' Rasulullah La revealed: 'Laa Hawla wa laa Quwwata
Illaa Billah.' In other words, these words are the treasures of Jannah."
Since Rasulullah Uckaf was aware that the Jews of the Ghitfaan tribe had
amassed a combat-ready force to assist the Jews of Khaybar, he camped at a place
called Raj'i situated between Khaybar and Ghitfaan. He did this to instil a bit of
awe within the Jews of Ghitfaan so that they do not rush to the aid of the Jews of
Khaybar. Consequently, when the Jews of Ghitfaan heard that they themselves
were in danger, they turned back swiftly.
As they drew closer to Khaybar, Rasulullah cka bade the Sahaabah
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اللهم رب السموت وما اظللن: ورب الارضین وما اقللن، ورب
الشياطين وما اضللن، ورب الرياح وما اذرين، فانا نسألك خير هذه
القرية وخير اهلها وخير ما فيها و نعوذ بك من شرها وشر اهلها و
شر ما فیھا. اقدموا بسم الله
"O Allah, the Lord of the skies and the Lord of whatever they shelter, O Lord of the
earths and Lord of whatever they bear, O Lord of the Shayaateen and Lord of
whatever misguidance they had perpetrated, Lord of the winds and Lord of
whatever they disperse! We beg of You for the best of this locality and the best of its
inhabitants and the best of whatever is within it and we seek Your refuge from its
evils, from the evils of its inhabitants and the evils within it."
Saying this dua, Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم directed the Sahaabah ◌ُرَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُم :"Advance in
the name of Allah!"
It was a noble habit of Resulullah tugalauf to recite this dua on entering a
locality.
Hadhrat Anas ◌ُرَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْه narrates: "Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم reached Khaybar at
night. It was his gracious habit not to launch an offensive at night. He would wait
until the morning. If he heard the Azaan, he would not attack otherwise he would
launch an attack. In keeping with this noble Sunnah, even at Khaybar, Rasulullah
gateau waited for the Azaan of Fajr. When he failed to hear the Azaan of Fajr,
he made preparations to attack. The moment dawn broke out, the Jews, clutching
their picks and shovels, set out to work (on their fields). As they laid eyes on the
invading army, they exclaimed in horror: "Muhammad and the Khamis.
(Muhammad and his whole army is here).'
Khamis is derived from the word Khams that literally means five. Since the
army is made up of five divisions, the army as a unit is referred to as Khamis. The
arrangement of the army is as follows: the vanguard, the right wing, the left wing,
the mainstay and finally the rear guard.
On catching sight of these people, Rasulullah La raised his hands in
dua:
الله اکبر! خربت خيبر انا اذا نزلنا بساحة قوم فساء صباح
المنذرين
"Allah is great. Khaybar is devastated. Verily when we descend in the courtyard (in
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The moment the Jews got wind of Rasulullah Ucla, they retreated into their
fortresses with their wives and children. Rasulullah leaf launched successive
attacks against these fortresses and conquered them one after the other.
These fortresses were as follows:
(1) Na'im Fort
The first fort that the Muslims conquered in this battle was Na'im Fort. Mahmud
bin Maslamah Meals was standing at the foot of the fort when the Jews dropped a
millstone onto him, thus rendering him a martyr.
(2) Qamus Fort
Following their triumph over Na'im fort, the Qamus fort was conquered. This was
one of the most fortified forts of Khaybar. When the Muslims laid siege to this fort,
Rasulullah Ucieauf was unable to personally proceed to the battlefield as he was
suffering from a severe migraine. Thus he offered the battle-ensign to Hadhrat Abu
Bakr Siddeeq Medkg. In spite of his unwavering efforts, he was unable to conquer
the fort and he returned. The following day, Rasulullah Leaf handed over the
ensign to Hadhrat 'Umar Meals and sent him off to battle. He too fought with
unyielding determination but he too returned without overcoming the fort.
On that day Rasulullah Laf revealed: "Tomorrow I will hand over this
flag to a person who loves Allah and His Rasool and Allah and His Rasool also love
him and at his hands this fort will be conquered."
Every person was eagerly waiting to see who is blessed with this boon. They
passed the whole night in enthusiastic anticipation and vibrant zeal. The next
morning Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم summoned Hadhrat Ali ◌ُرَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْه .At that time he was
suffering from an infection of the eyes. Rasulullah La applied his blessed
saliva to his eyes and recited a dua. Without delay he was cured as though nothing
had afflicted his eyes. Rasulullah caf handed over the flag to him saying:
"Before engaging them in battle, invite them towards Islam. Enlighten them about
the divine rights of Allah. I swear by Allah, if Allah guides just one person through
you, it is far better for you than red camels." Holding the standard aloft, Hadhrat
Ali Meals set out and eventually the fort was conquered at his hands.
One of the most celebrated heroes of the Jews, Murahhib, strutted out onto the
battlefield and pompously recited the following rhyme:
قد علمت خيبر انى مرحب شاك السلاح بطل مجرب
"The citizens of Khaybar are well aware that I am Murahhib, bristling in arms,
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In response, Hadhrat 'Aamir bin Akw'a Meals stepped out to challenge him whilst
reciting the following rhyme:
قد علمت خيبرانى عامر شاكى السلاح بطل مغامر
"The citizens of Khaybar are well aware that I am 'Aamir, bristling in arms, heroic
and reckless."
Hadhrat 'Aamir deals was about to strike him on his leg when the sword twisted
back onto his own knee causing a fatal wound. He subsequently passed away at
Khaybar.
Hadhrat Salamah bin Akw'a Meals (his brother) narrates: "On our return from
this battle, Rasulullah cheaf noticed that I was awfully disheartened and when
he enquired the reason, I replied: 'O Rasulullah! People are claiming that all
'Aamir's good deeds are in vain because he died with his own sword.' Rasulullah
Lycka remarked: 'Whoever said this is mistaken. He was an outstanding
warrior.' Thereafter, gesturing with his two fingers, Rasulullah Leaf said: 'He
will get a twofold reward.' Rasulullah Uckaf said that he is a martyr and he
also performed his Janaazah Salaah. “
Following this tragic incident with 'Aamir Meals, Hadhrat Ali Meals strode
out onto the battlefield and in response to Murahhib's bragging poetry, Hadhrat Ali
deals responded with the following couplet as he appeared to take him on:
أَنَا الذى سَمَّتْنِىْ أُمّى حيدره كَلَيْثِ غَاباتٍ كريه المنظره
"I am the man who was named Haydar (lion) by his mother. I am as terrifying as
the predatory lions of the jungles."
As Hadhrat Ali Meals was busy reciting these verses, he struck Murahhib with
such a lethal blow of the sword that split his head into two. Subsequently, the fort
was captured.
Thereafter, Murahhib's brother Yaasir decided to step forth onto the
battlefield. From this end, Hadhrat Zubair Medhe stepped out and promptly finished
him off.
This fort was conquered at the hands of Hadhrat Ali Meals, after a siege of
twenty days. Apart from the war booty, a number of people were taken captive.
Amongst the captives was Hadhrat Safiyyah bint Huyayy bin Akhtab Goals, the
daughter of the chief of Banu Nazeer and the wife of Kinaanah bin Rab'i.
Hadhrat Safiyyah (saules and her two cousins (father's brother's daughters)
were captured from this Qamus fort. Further details will be discussed later. Hadhrat
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(3) S'ab bin Mu'aaz Fort
Following the Muslims victory over the Qamus fort, the S'ab bin Mu'aaz fort was
conquered. A huge supply of grain, fat and other consumables were stockpiled
within this fort. All this fell into the hands of the Muslims.
The Muslims suffered an acute shortage of provisions and they requested
Rasulullah Uclauf to make dua for them. The day after he made dua for them,
S'ab bin Mu'aaz fort was conquered. This netted the Muslims an abundance of
essential provisions providing them with much needed support in their campaign.
On the same day, Resulullah Liga Eau witnessed a number of fires burning
all around him. When he enquired about this, the people informed him that they
were cooking meat. "What type of meat is it?" he asked. They replied: "It is the
flesh of domesticated asses." Rasulullah Leaf remarked: "It is Najis (unclean).
Dispose of it and break the utensils as well." Someone enquired: "O Rasulullah! If
we just dispose of the flesh but wash the utensils (and use them), will this be
permitted?" He replied: "Okay, wash the utensils (and use them)."
(4) Qullah Fort
Thereafter the Jews sought refuge in Qullah fort. This was also a well-fortified and
well-protected fort. It was built right on the peak of a mountain, hence the name
Qullah fort. The word Qullah literally means 'mountain-top or summit'. This fort
was subsequently referred to as Zubair Fort because it fell into the share of Hadhrat
Zubair Meals when the spoils of war were distributed amongst the Muslims.
For three days Resulullah togatta laid siege to this fort. In an unanticipated
turn of good fortune, a Jew appeared before Rasulullah Lauf and said: "O
Abul-Qaasim! Even if you had to isolate these people for a whole month it would
not affect them in the least. They have water springs flowing beneath them. They
come out at night, fill up their containers and quickly retreat into the fort. If you
cut off their water supply, you will be able to succeed."
Rasulullah ckaI managed to cut off their water supply. They were forced
to emerge from the fort. A fierce battle ensued in which ten Jews were killed and a
few Muslims were also martyred but the fort was conquered.
This Qullah Fort was the last fort to be conquered in the area of Natat.
Thereafter Rasulullah Ustal pressed on to the forts of Shaqq. Following an
intense battle, the first fort to fall in this area was the fort of Ubayy. The Muslims
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(5) Watih and Salalim
Subsequent to his success on the aforementioned fort, Rasulullah Leaf pushed
ahead to the other forts of the area. Only when all the other forts were occupied,
Rasulullah Ucieaf finally proceeded to Watih and Salalim. Some narrations
mention the Kaytabah fort as well. The Muslims now occupied all the other forts.
These two forts were left. The Jews applied all their energies to these last two
remaining forts. The Jews, fleeing from the surrounding areas, all sought refuge in
these forts. Following a siege of fourteen days, the Jews were desperately driven to
plead for a truce. Rasulullah chef accepted their plea. The Jews appointed Ibn
Abul-Haqiq as their spokesperson to discuss the terms of the truce. Ultimately,
Rasulullah Uckaf spared them on condition that they immediately vacate the
area and go into exile and that they leave behind their gold, silver, arms and other
implements of war. He also warned them not to conceal anything and carry it
away. He also cautioned them that if they violate any of these conditions, Allah
and His Rasool were free of any responsibility.
However, in spite of their pledge and assurance, the Jews failed to refrain from
their mischief. They somehow managed to hide away a leather bag belonging to
Huyayy bin Akhtab. This bag contained all their jewellery. Resulullah Ligaste auf
summoned Kinaanah bin Rab'i and asked him about the bag. He replied that it was
used up in the battles. Rasulullah caf remarked: "Not much time has passed
and the value of that wealth was enormous." Rasulullah caf warned them:
"If this bag happens to turn up, none of you will be safe." Saying this, Rasulullah
Jugado instructed an Ansaari to go to a certain tree in a certain area and dig out
this bag from its roots. The Sahaabi went and unearthed this bag. The value of its
contents was about ten thousand Dinaars (gold coins). These people were executed
for this crime. One of the culprits was the husband of Hadhrat Safiyyah (saules,
Kinaanah bin Rab'i bin Abil-Haqiq.
Moreover, Kinaanah was also guilty of the murder of the brother of
Muhammad bin Maslamah, Mahmud bin Maslamah, who was killed in this very
battle. For this reason Rasulullah caf handed over Kinaanah to Muhammad
bin Maslamah xeals so that he may execute Kinaanah in revenge of the death of
his brother.
Conquest of Fadak
When the Jews of Fadak learnt that the Jews of Khaybar surrendered and entered
into a truce with the aforementioned conditions, they too sent a message to
Rasulullah Uckaf pleading with him to spare their lives and in exchange they
offered to leave behind all their wealth and go into voluntary exile. Rasulullah
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representation of Muhayyasah bin Mas'ood. Since Fadak was taken over without
any military intervention or offensive, neither the cavalry nor the infantry was
required. The entire area of Fadak was left to the absolute control and 'right of use'
of Rasulullah L&f . Unlike Khaybar, these lands were not distributed amongst
the Mujaahideen.
Note: In this campaign, either fourteen or fifteen Muslims were martyred and
ninety-three disbelievers were killed. Following this successful campaign, when the
spoils of war and captives were drawn together, Hadhrat Safiyyah bint Huyayy bin
Akhtab Goals was also amongst them. She had just recently married Kinaanah bin
Rab'i.
Huyayy bin Akhtab was a descendant of Hadhrat Haroon Liche. As the
captives were being escorted after the battle, Hadhrat Dihyaa Medbe submitted: "O
Rasulullah! Grant me a slave girl." Rasulullah ckai replied: "You have a
choice. Select whichever slave girl you fancy." Hadhrat Dihyaa deals chose
Hadhrat Safiyyah Goals. To this the Sahaabah Acake, remarked: "O Rasulullah!
This is the daughter of their leader. She is most appropriate for you." Hence
Rasulullah cal repossessed her and granted him Hadhrat Safiyyah's cousin
رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا set Hadhrat Safiyyah صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ in exchange of her. Thereafter, Rasulullah
free and married her.
A detailed account of Hadhrat Safiyyah's nikah will be mentioned under the
chapter dealing with the Azwaaj Mutahharaat (pure wives of Rasulullah
conducted himself with Hadhrat صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ Just as Rasulullah. (صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
Juwayriyyah Goals in the expedition of Banu Mustalaq in keeping with her family
honour and nobility, similarly, on this occasion, in keeping with Hadhrat
Safiyyah's caule noble lineage and the fact that she was a descendant of Hadhrat
Haroon ◌ُعَلَيْهِ السَّلام, Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم set her free and married her.
صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ An Attempt to Poison Rasulullah
After the conquest of Khaybar, Rasulullah Leaf stayed on for a few days
more at Khaybar. During this period, Zaynab bint Haaris, the wife of Salaam bin
Mushkim, presented to Rasulullah clef a gift of a grilled goat seeped in
deadly poison. The moment he tasted it, Rasulullah Leaf held his hand back.
However, Bishr bin Baraa bin M'arur deals, who was seated with Rasulullah
cautioned: "Hold it. This goat صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ consumed part of it. Rasulullah, صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
is steeped in poison."
Rasulullah stugakau summoned Zaynab and asked her the reason for this
heinous deed. She confessed: "Yes, the meat was poisoned because if you are truly a
divine Messenger, Allah Ta'ala would surely notify you about it and if you are a
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Since Rasulullah UclaI never sought revenge for any loss or injury caused
to his personal self, he released her. However, when Bishr bin Baraa bin M'arur
handed her over to صَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ passed away with this poison, Rasulullah رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ
Bishr's heirs. They executed her in retaliation for the murder of Bishr.
Mukhaabarah - Sharecropping
When the lands of Khaybar were conquered and the lands fell into the lot of Allah,
His Rasool ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم and the Muslims, Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم intended to banish
the Jews from Khaybar (as per their agreement). However, the Jews begged
Rasulullah jackauf to allow them to stay on condition that they would cultivate
صَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ Rasulullah. صَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ the land and pay half the harvest to Rasulullah
accepted this condition but also added:
نقرکم على ذلك ماشئنا
"We will allow you to stay on as long as we wish."
Since such a sharecropping agreement was concluded for the very first time in
Khaybar, such sharecropping agreements are referred to as Mukhaabarah.
Whenever the occasion for harvest and distribution drew close, Rasulullah
to determine an رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ would send Hadhrat 'Abdullah bin Rawaahah صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
estimate of the crops.
Hadhrat 'Abdullah bin Rawaahah deals would divide the entire harvest into
two equal parts and invite them to take whichever one of the two parts they
preferred. On witnessing this level of fairness, the Jews would say: "It is due to this
level of justice and fairness that the skies and earth are still standing." In another
narration it is mentioned that Hadhrat 'Abdullah bin Rawaahah deals would
reply:
يا معشر اليهود! انتم ابغض الخلق إلى قتلتم انبياء الله وكذبتم على
الله ولیس یحملنی بغضی ایاكم ان احيف عليكم
"O Jews! You are the most despicable of Allah's creation in my eyes because you
murdered a number of Prophets and attributed falsehood unto Allah. However, this
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The Arrival of Abu Hurayrah &eals
Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah Meals and a few of his companions appeared before
Rasulullah Uckaf after the conquest of Khaybar. However, Rasulullah
gateau did not allocate a share for them from the war booty.
Return of the Orchards of the Ansaar
When the Muhaajireen migrated to Madinah in the early days, the Ansaar, forever
eager to provide assistance, temporarily offered some of their lands and orchards to
the Muhaajireen in a bid to provide a source of mutual benefit to both, the donor as
well as the donee.
However, following their triumph at Khaybar, the Muhaajireen were now
rendered self-reliant. Therefore they returned these lands and orchards to their
respective owners. Hadhrat Anas's discule, mother, Hadhrat Umme Sulaim (saules
had also awarded Rasulullah Uckauf the benefits of a few trees. Rasulullah
who was رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا assigned these trees to his wet nurse Umme Ayman صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
also the mother of Hadhrat Usaamah bin Zaid deals.
When the Muhaajireen returned the trees of the Ansaar, Hadhrat Umme
. صَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ also requested the return of her trees from Rasulullah رَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا Sulaim
These trees were already assigned to Hadhrat Umme Ayman cauley. Rasulullah
to return these trees of Umme Sulaim رَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا asked Umme Ayman صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
Goals. She refused and strapping a cloth to Anas's Meals neck, she tugged the
cloth and said: "By Allah! I will never return these trees."
Since Umme Ayman رَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا was the wet nurse of Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم and
also a slave girl of his father, Rasulullah caf did not wish to disappoint
Umme Ayman رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا in any way. Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم said: "Q Umme Ayman!
Return these trees and take some other trees in exchange." Resulullah togattaauf
continued exhorting her in this manner but she only agreed to return these trees
when Rasulullah cfa promised to give her ten trees from his personal
property in exchange of each one of these trees. In view of her rights of upbringing
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Prohibitions at Khaybar
At Khaybar, Rasulullah Ucleaf issued a few prohibitions. These included:
1.
Prohibition of the meat of domesticated donkeys.
2.
Rasulullah Ucla forbade the sale of any share of the war booty before its
actual distribution.
3. He forbade the use of (raw) garlic and
4. He endorsed the consumption of horseflesh. (The Ulama hold conflicting
opinions on this issue.)
Return of the Emigrants from Abyssinia
When the emigrants, who migrated from Makkah to Abyssinia, learnt that
Rasulullah Ucieaf had left Makkah and migrated to Madinah Munawwarah,
most of them also left Abyssinia for Madinah Munawwarah. Hadhrat 'Abdullah
bin Mas'ood ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه arrived in Madinah just when Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم was
making frantic preparation for the expedition of Badr.
Hadhrat Ja'far Medks and his fifteen companions turned up in Madinah on the
day Khaybar was conquered. Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم embraced Ja'far ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه and
kissed him on his cheek. He then remarked: "I wonder what gives me more joy; the
conquest of Khaybar or the arrival of Ja'far."
Abu Musa Ash'ari Meals (who was also one of Ja'far's deals companions)
narrates: "We turned up before Rasulullah Leaf just as he had conquered
Khaybar. He awarded us a share of the spoils of Khaybar as well. Apart from us,
those who did not participate in the campaign of Khaybar were not awarded any
share of the booty."
Conquest of Wadil-Quraa and Tayma
After Khaybar, Rasulullah cíaf proceeded to Wadil-Quraa. Following a four-
day siege, it fell to the Muslims. On this occasion, Rasulullah's leaf slave,
Mid'am was fatally struck by a stray arrow whilst he was busy taking down the
camel-carriage of Rasulullah Leaf. The people commented: "May his
martyrdom be blessed." Rasulullah Leaf retorted: "Never! By Allah! The sheet
he usurped from the war booty will turn to fire and burn him." When another man
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LyckaI. remarked: "Even a shoelace (acquired dishonestly) is of the fire of
Jahannam."
When the people of Tayma heard of the fall of Wadil-Quraa, they surrendered
and signed a peace treaty with Rasulullah Leaf promising to pay Jizyah.
Return Journey and the incident of Laylatut-T'aris
Thereafter Resulullah gateau returned to Madinah Munawwarah. On his way,
Rasulullah Uckaf dismounted to rest in one of the valleys during the latter part
of the night. Coincidently, not one of their eyes opened until the sun had already
turned bright in the sky. Rasulullah ckaf was the first to awaken and in a
state of utter unease, he got to his feet, roused the Sahaabah Acable, and ordered
them to head off from this valley without delay because of the overpowering
influence of shaytaan there.
They moved out of the valley and alighted at a spot further on. Rasulullah
to call out the Azaan. After performing رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ directed Hadhrat Bilal صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
wudhu, Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم and the Sahaabah ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُم offered two Rakaat of Fajr
Sunnats. Thereafter, Hadhrat Bilal Meals called out the Iqaamah and the Qadhaa
Salaah of Fajr was performed with Jamaat.
Consummation of Marriage with Umme Habibah Getkg
During the same year, Hadhrat Umme Habibah (saules, the daughter of Abu
Sufyan, returned from Abyssinia to Madinah Munawwarah. Resulullah stuga auf
married her through the good offices of Negus, the emperor of Abyssinia. Further
details of this Nikah will, Insha Allah, be discussed in the chapter dealing with the
. صَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ pure wives of Rasulullah
'Umratul-Qadaa - Zul Q'adah 7 A.H.
According to the terms of the Hudaybiyyah truce, the Muslims would return home
that year without performing Umrah and the Quraysh had pledged to allow them
to perform Umrah the forthcoming year provided they return home within three
days. This is why, upon observing the crescent of Zul Q'adah, Resulullah strugatTE att
instructed the Sahaabah peaks to set out to perform Qadaa of this Umrah which
the disbelievers had blocked them from performing at Hudaybiyyah. He also added
that none of those who participated at Hudaybiyyah should be left out. Thus, apart
from those who had been martyred or passed on in the interim, not one of the
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Thus, in the company of two thousand people, Rasulullah leaf set out
for Makkah Mukarramah. Seventy sacrificial camels also accompanied Rasulullah
and صَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ on this journey. On reaching Zul-Hulayfah, Rasulullah صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
the Sahaabah Kcal) entered the Musjid in the state of Ihraam. Thereafter,
chanting Labbayk, they set out towards Makkah. As a precautionary measure, they
carried their weapons with them but since one of the conditions of the treaty of
Hudaybiyyah was that they would come unarmed, they left their weapons in the
valley of Yaajuj, which is approximately eight miles from Makkah Mukarramah.
Rasulullah Uckaf also left behind a contingent of two hundred men to guard
these weapons. Saying the Talbiyah, Rasulullah Uckauf, in the company of his
beloved companions advanced towards the Haram.
During this period, Hadhrat 'Abdullah bin Rawaahah Meals., clutching the
bridle of Rasulullah's Ligacitati camel Qaswaa, was striding ahead whilst reciting
the following couplets:
قَدْ أَنْزَلَ الرَّحْمنِ فِيْ تَنْزِيْلِه
خلوا بنى الكفار عن سبيله
"O children of disbelievers! Get out of his (Rasulullah Laläuft's) way.
Allah Ta'ala had commanded in His book that
بان خير القتل فى سبيله نحن قتلنا كم على تاويله گَمَا
قَتَلْنَاكم على تَنْزِيْلِه
the supreme form of death is martyrdom in His path. We engaged you in battle
because you refused to adhere to His divine commandment just as we engaged you
in battle for refusing to believe in the divine scripture of Allah."
'Abdullah bin Rawaahah Meals also added the following words:
ضَرْبًا يزيل الهام عن مقيله
اليوم نضربكم على تنزيله
"Today, in accordance with His divine command, we will smite you with such force
that would sever your head from your body.
يا رب انى مؤمن بقيله
ویذهل الخلیل عن خلیله
And it would make a friend negligent of his friend. O Allah! I earnestly believe in
his statements."
According to Ibn Ishaaq's ala narration, he said:
مؤمن بقيله انى رايت الحـ