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وَوَالِدًا كَّا وَكُنْتَ الْوَلَدا ثَمَّتَ أَسْلَمْنَا وَلَمْ ننزِعِ يَدا
This is because the mother of 'Abd Manaaf was from the Khuzaa'ah tribe. In like
manner, the mother of Qusayy, Faatimah bint Sa'd, was also from the Khuzaa'ah
tribe. "Based on this relationship, it is necessary for you to help and assist us. Apart
from this, we have always remained obedient and loyal to you. We never
disobeyed you at any time. It is therefore hoped that you will help those who are
loyal and faithful to you."
فانصر ايّدكَ اللهُ نصرًا اعْتَدَا وَادْعُ عِبَاد الله يأتوا مَدَدًا
"You should therefore help us immediately, Allah Ta'ala will help you. Order the
special servants of Allah (your Companions) so that they will certainly come to our
assistance as well."
According to another narration, the following words were said:
فانصر ايّدكَ اللهُ نصرًا اعْتَدَا
"O Messenger of Allah! Come to our immediate assistance, Allah Ta'ala will help
you
فِيْهِمْ رسول الله قد تَجَرَّدا إِن سِيْمَ خَسْفًا وَجْهَةَ تَرَبَّدا
When the servants of Allah come to our assistance, the Messenger of Allah should
certainly be among them, he who is prepared to fight the wrongdoers."
In other words, do not suffice with merely sending a group of fighters. Rather, he
should personally join the army. If the wrong doers try to disgrace you in any way,
may your blessed face take on a glowing expression out of self-honour."
'Abdullah ibn 'Umar Meals narrates that after hearing all these incidents,
Rasulullah Uckaf. said: "You shall certainly be helped, O 'Amr ibn Saalim!"
Another Hadith states that he said: "May I not be helped if I do not come to your
help." Rasulullah Leaf then asked him: "Were all the members of the Banu
Bakr tribe involved in this?" He replied: "No. It was only the Banu Nufaasah and
their leader, Naufal." Rasulullah Lyckat promised to help and assist him. This
delegation then returned. Rasulullah Leaf sent a delegate to the Quraysh in
Makkah and asked him to convey the following message: "You may choose one of
the following three options:
1.
The blood money be paid for those who were killed from the Banu Khuzaa'ah.
2. The Banu Nufaasah be removed from the pact and covenant.
3. Announce that the peace treaty of Hudaybiyah is now cancelled."

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When the delegate conveyed this message, Qurtah ibn 'Amr replied on behalf of
the Quraysh: "We will not pay the blood money to the Banu Khuzaa'ah, the Banu
Nufaasah will not be removed from the pact, but we are prepared to cancel the
treaty of Hudaybiyah." However, when the delegate returned, the Quraysh
regretted this. They immediately sent Abu Sufyaan to Madinah in order to renew
the treaty and to increase the period of the treaty.
Abu Sufyaan leaves Makkah in order to renew the peace
treaty
Abu Sufyaan left Makkah and headed towards Madinah in order to renew the
peace treaty. Rasulullah Uclai informed the companions that Abu Sufyaan was
coming from Makkah in order to increase the period of the treaty and to further
strengthen it. Abu Sufyaan left Makkah and when he reached a place called
'Asfaan, he met Budayl ibn Warqaa' Khuzaa'i. Abu Sufyaan asked him as to where
he was coming from. He replied that he was coming from this nearby valley. On
saying this, Budayl continued towards Makkah. It was then that Abu Sufyaan
thought that this Budayl is certainly returning from Madinah. He therefore went to
the spot where Budayl's camel had been sitting. He broke the dung of the camel
and saw date seeds in it. On seeing this, he said: "By Allah! Budayl is certainly
coming from Madinah. These seeds are from the dates of Madinah." On reaching
Madinah, Abu Sufyaan went straight to the house of his daughter, Ummul-
Mu'mineen Umme Habibah Getkg. He said to her: "O my daughter! You have
folded up the sitting mat. Do you consider the mat not worthy of me or am I not
worthy of it?" She replied: "This is the bed of Rasulullah tackauf. A disbeliever
who is impure and filthy with the filth of polytheism cannot sit on it." Abu Sufyaan
shouted out saying: "O my daughter! By Allah, you have fallen into evil in my
absence." She replied: "Not into evil. Rather, I have come out of the darkness of
disbelief and went into the light and guidance of Islam. I am surprised at you that
despite being one of the leaders of the Quraysh, you worship stones that can
neither hear nor see."
Abu Sufyaan got up and proceeded to the Masjid. He presented himself before
Rasulullah clean and said: "I have come on behalf of the Quraysh in order to
renew the peace treaty and to increase the period of the treaty." Rasulullah
Lucieal did not give any reply. When he got no answer from Rasulullah
.and asked him to intercede on his behalf رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ he went to Abu Bakr, صَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
He replied: "I cannot do anything in this regard." He then went to 'Umar ibn al-
Khattaab Meals and asked him to intercede on his behalf. 'Umar deals replied:
"Allah is the greatest! If I do not find a single person in the entire world to join me,
I am prepared to go out and wage Jihaad all by myself." On hearing this, he went to
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Xedlss. He addressed Ali Meals, saying: "O father of Hasan! You are the closest
relative to me. I have come with an urgent need. I cannot go back unsuccessful.
You should therefore intercede on my behalf before Resulullah taleauf." Ali
has already made a صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ replied: "I swear by Allah that Rasulullah رَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ
decision in this regard. It is now impossible for anyone to say anything." On
hearing this, he addressed Faatimah (calle, saying: "O daughter of Muhammad! If
you order this child (Hasan deal) to announce that I have given refuge to the
Quraysh, he will forever be recognised as a leader of the Arabs." She replied: "First
of all, he is very young (giving refuge is the responsibility of adults). Secondly, who
can give refuge against the pleasure of Rasulullah lexi?" Abu Sufyaan
addressed Ali Mexkg, saying: "The matter has become very serious. Now show me a
way out." He replied: "I cannot think of anything except that if you think it
beneficial and of help, you may do it. Go into the Masjid and announce: 'I have
come to renew the peace treaty of Hudaybiyah, to further strengthen it and to
increase the period of the treaty.' After saying this, go back to your city." Abu
Sufyaan left, went to the Masjid and made this announcement in a loud voice: "I
am renewing the peace treaty and increasing the period of the treaty." On saying
this, he returned to Makkah.
On reaching Makkah and relating the entire story to the Quraysh, they asked
him: "Did Muhammad accept this announcement of yours?" He replied: "No." The
Quraysh said: "How can you feel pleased and satisfied without having gained the
permission and agreement of Muhammad? You have merely come back with
something useless - which is not difficult to break. By Allah, Ali mocked you
(when he told you what to do). You have neither come with any news about the
peace treaty, whereby we could feel at ease, nor have you come with any news of
war whereby we could make preparations."
When Abu Sufyan left (Madinah), Resulullah Ligaile auf's
ordered the
Sahaabah Reaks to secretly make preparations for the journey to Makkah and to
get ready their weapons of war. He emphasised that this should be kept a secret, it
should not be announced. He also sent a message to the surrounding tribes to make
preparations.
The story of Haatib ibn Abi Balta'ah deals
During this period, Haatib ibn Abi Balta'ah Medle wrote a letter to the people of
Makkah informing them that Rasulullah Lclaf was making preparations for
Makkah. He secretly sent this letter with a woman going to Makkah. Allah Ta'ala
informed Rasulullah Ucleaf of this through divine inspiration. He therefore sent
Ali ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه ,Zubayr ◌ُرَضَ اللَّهُ عَنْه and Miqdaad ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه instructing them to continue
travelling till they reach a place called Raudah Khaakh where they would find a
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deals addressed to the people of Makkah. They should bring it back to Madinah.
They relate: "We reached this place, found a woman there, made the camel sit
down and we searched her. However, we did not find the letter. We said to
ourselves: 'By Allah! Resulullah Ligakauf can never be wrong.' We said to the
woman: 'It would be better if you hand over the letter to us. If not, we will strip
you naked and take the letter from you.' The woman then removed the letter from
her hair and handed it over to us. We returned with it to Rasulullah Ucla. He
summoned Haatib ibn Abi Balta'ah Meals and asked him for an explanation. He
replied: 'O Rasulullah caf ! Do not hasten in punishing me. I have no family
ties with the Quraysh. I merely have a pact with them. My family is at present in
Makkah. They have no protectors nor helpers there. On the other hand, the
Muhaajireen whose families are there have other relatives living there as well.
Their families are thereby protected. I therefore thought that since I have no family
ties with the Quraysh, I should do them a favour whereby they would protect my
family. I take an oath in the name of Allah that I did not do this out of apostasy nor
have I chosen disbelief after having embraced Islam. My only reason was what I
just mentioned."
On hearing his account, Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم said:
أَمَا إِنَّهُ قَدْ صَدَقَكُمْ
"Listen! He has surely spoken the truth to you."
"Umar ◌ُرضى اللَّهُ عَنْه said :"O Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم! Permit me to chop off the neck of this
hypocrite." Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم replied:
إنه قد شهد بدراً وما يدريك لعل الله اطلع على أهل بدر فقال
اعملوا ما شئتم فقد غفرت لكم
"He participated in the battle of Badr. Perhaps Allah Ta'ala addressed the
participants of Badr, saying: 'Do whatever you wish, for I have forgiven you.""
On hearing this, 'Umar's Meals eyes were filled with tears and he said: "Allah
Ta'ala and His Messenger ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم know best."
The subject matter of Haatib's Medkg letter
The subject matter of Haatib's Medulss letter also shows that his purpose of writing it
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أما بعد! يا معشر قریش فإن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم
جاءكم بجيش كالليل يسير كالسيل فوالله لو جاءكم وحده لنصره
الله وانجز له وعده فانظروا لأنفسكم والسلام
"O Quraysh! Rasulullah Lyxkauff is going to come to you with a terrifying army
like the night, which will flow like a flood. By Allah, if Rasulullah Lyckaif comes
all alone to you, Allah Ta'ala will help him and fulfil His promise of victory. (In
other words, his success is not dependent on an army). You should therefore think
about your consequences. Wassalaam."
The subject matter of this letter clearly supports his excuse which he had given
previously: "I have written a letter that will not harm Allah and His Messenger
". صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
Another narration states that the subject matter of the letter was as follows:
إن محمدا قد نفر فإما إليكم وإما إلى غيركم فعليكم الحذر
"Surely Muhammad Lyckxiii is going to leave for war. (It is not known to whom),
either to you or to someone else. You should therefore beware."
Allah Ta'ala revealed the following verse in connection to this incident of Haatib
: رَضِاللَّهُعَنْهُ
يَ يُّهَا الَّذِيْنَ أُمَنُوْا لَا تَتَّخِذُوْا عَدُوِّئْ وَ عَدُوَّكُمْ أَوْلِيَآءَ تُلْقُوْنَ
إِلَيْهِمْ بِالْمَوَدَّةِ
"O believers! Do not take My enemies and your enemies as friends. You convey to
them the message of friendship ... "[Surah al-Mumtahinah, verse 1]
In this verse, Allah Ta'ala explains the injunctions concerning ties of friendship
with the unbelievers.
Departure from Madinah
On the 10th of Ramadhaan, Rasulullah Leaf together with a group of 10 000
Companions left Madinah after the Asr Salaah with the intention of conquering
Makkah. From among his wives, Umme Salamah (caule, and Maymunah (saules
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When he reached Zul Hulayfah or Juhfah, he met 'Abbaas deals and his
family who left Makkah with the intention of emigrating to Madinah. Acting on
the instruction of Rasulullah cal, he sent his possessions to Madinah, joined
the Muslim army and headed towards Makkah in order to wage Jihaad. He had
embraced Islam before but had been concealing his Islam from the Quraysh.
Rasulullah stugaclaus said to him: "O 'Abbaas! This is your last emigration just as
my prophet-hood is the last prophet-hood." 'Abbaas Meals had remained in
Makkah under the instruction of Rasulullah caf. so that while living there, he
could convey information about the Quraysh to Rasulullah La.
While 'Abbaas Weaks was living in Makkah, he had sought permission from
Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم to emigrate. Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم wrote to him saying: "O
my uncle! You should remain in your place. Allah Ta'ala will complete emigration
with you just as He completed prophet-hood with me."
Abu Sufyaan ibn Haaris and 'Abdullah ibn Abi Umayyah were at a place
called Abwa'. They left Makkah for Madinah with the intention of embracing
Islam. Apart from Abu Sufyaan ibn Haaris ibn 'Abd al-Muttalib being the cousin of
Rasulullah Uckal., he was also his foster brother. He was also breast-fed by
Halimah Sa diyyah رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا .He was a friend of Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم before
prophet-hood and was always in his company. However, when Rasulullah
Luccai became a Prophet, he became his enemy. He sang poetry disgracing
Rasulullah Ucaf. These lines of poetry were responded to by Hassaan ibn
Saabit deals. Abu Sufyaan's son, Ja'far, was also with him.
'Abdullah ibn Abi Umayyah was also the cousin of Rasulullah La. He
was the son of Rasulullah's Leaf aunt, 'Aatikah bint 'Abdul-Muttalib. He was
also a very bitter opponent of Rasulullah Laf. They both wanted to meet
Rasulullah Uscká. but because they had inflicted untold suffering on him, he
turned away from them and did not permit them to meet him. Umme Salamah
One is your !صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ interceded on their behalf and said: "O Rasulullah رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا
uncle's son and the other is your aunt's son." He replied: "I have no need to meet
them. My uncle's son humiliated me. As for my aunt's son, he is the one who had
said to me while I was in Makkah: 'By Allah! I will never believe in you till you get
a ladder going up to the heavens and I see you climbing up with my very own eyes,
and then you come down with a mandate from above, and that four angels come
down with you and bear testimony that Allah has appointed you as His Messenger.
Even then, I do not think that I will believe in you.""
Umme Salamah (saules replied: "O Rasulullah! It is hoped of your noble
character that both your cousins will not be deprived of your favour. When your
mercy and pardon is so wide-spread, why should these two be deprived?"
On the other side, Abu Sufyaan said: "If you do not permit me entry in your
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On hearing the intercession of Umme Salamah calls and the remorse of these
two, Rasulullah Uckaf permitted them to meet him. The moment they entered,
they embraced Islam and joined the Muslims heading towards Makkah.
Hadhrat Ali deal advised Abu Sufyaan to stand before the blessed
countenance of Rasulullah Ligakauf and to say the words that the brothers of
: عَلَيْهِ السَّلَامُ had said in the presence of Yusuf عَلَيْهِ السَّلامُ Yusuf
قَالُوْا تَاللّهِ لَقَدْ اثَرَكَ اللهُ عَلَيْنَا وَإِنْ كُنَّا لَخُطِيْنَ
91
"We take an oath by Allah that Allah has certainly given you superiority over us.
And surely we are in error." [Surah Yusuf, verse 91]
Hadhrat Ali ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه advised Abu Sufyaan to approach Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم from
the front so that the humility of his illustrious countenance would come as a
barrier between him and his reprimand. This is what happened and the mercy to
the worlds ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم and the embodiment of modesty ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم uttered these
words in reply:
قَالَ لَا تَثْرِيْبَ عَلَيْكُمُ الْيَوْظُاُ يَغْفِرُ اللهُ لَكُلِمٌ وَهُوَ أَرْحَمُ الرُّحِمِيْنَ
"There is no reproach on you today. May Allah forgive you, and He is the most
merciful of those who show mercy."[Surah Yusuf, verse 92]
Abu Sufyaan's Meals repentance was accepted, and in accordance with the
prophetic teaching "Islam wipes out all that was committed before embracing
Islam", his heart became so purified that no filth whatsoever remained in it. The
qualities of Imaan, righteousness, sincerity and conviction were pounded into fine
bits and filled into his heart in such a manner that no dust or atom of unbelief
could reach into his heart. From that very time he joined Rasulullah La in
order to sacrifice his life for the cause of Allah Ta'ala and His Messenger
. صَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
It is said that as long as Rasulullah leaf remained in their midst, Abu
Sufyaan Medhe did not look at him directly in the face out of modesty. Rasulullah
UclaIs used to give him the glad tidings of Jannah. May Allah be pleased with
him.
Abu Sufyaan Meals also said a few lines of poetry as a way of seeking
forgiveness for his past crimes.
لعمرك إنى يوم أحمل رأية لتَغلب خيلُ اللَّتِ خَيْلَ مُحَمَّدٍ

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كالمدلج الحيران أظلم لَيلُه فهذا أوانى حين أُهدى واهتَدِئْ
"By your life! The day when I carried the flag so that the army of Laat may
overpower the army of Muhammad. Then on that day I was like a person who is
walking agitatedly and perturbed in a dark night. Now the time has come that I am
given guidance (by Allah Ta'ala) and I am following this guidance."
After 'Abdullah ibn Abi Umayyah Meals embraced Islam, his condition became
such that due to modesty, he was unable to look at Rasulullah hack ath directly in
the face.
Stopping over at Marruz-Zahraan
Rasulullah Ucleaif then left Kadid and reached Marruz-Zahraan at Isha time. On
reaching there, he got off and ordered that each person should light a fire outside
his tent. This was an old Arab custom. Rasulullah Leaf ordered the Muslims
to do so accordingly. Due to their breaking the treaty, the Quraysh were on their
guard as to when Rasulullah caf would attack them. Abu Sufyaan, Budayl
ibn Warqaa' and Hakeem ibn Hizam therefore set forth from Makkah in order to
obtain whatever information they could. When they came close to Marruz-
Zahraan, they saw the army there and became concerned. Abu Sufyaan asked:
"What fires are these?" Budayl replied: "These are the fires of the Banu Khuzaa'ah."
Abu Sufyaan replied: "How can the Banu Khuzaa'ah have such a large army? They
are very small in number."
The moment the night watchmen of Rasulullah kaf saw these three
people, they apprehended them. They asked them as to who they were, and they
replied that Rasulullah Ucla and his companions were among them. While
they were still conversing, 'Abbaas Meals was on the donkey of Rasulullah
:and said رَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ moving about. He recognised the voice of Abu Sufyaan صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
"How sorrowful for you, O Abu Sufyaan! This is the army of Resulullah stugacheauf.
By Allah, if he is victorious over you, he will chop off your neck. It would be better
for the Quraysh if you seek peace from him and agree to obey him." Abu Sufyaan
Real says: "On hearing this voice, I turned in that direction until I found 'Abbaas
deals. I said to him: 'O Abu al-Fadl! May my parents be sacrificed for you. How
can I save myself and what is the way out?'" 'Abbaas Meals replied: "Climb onto
this donkey with me. I will take you to Rasulullah Leaf in order to seek
asylum for you." 'Abbaas Medthe took him and left while showing him around the
Muslim army.
When they passed by 'Umar Medthe and the latter saw him, he jumped up and
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La[ ... All praise is due to Allah that he has fallen into my hands without any
peace agreement." 'Umar Meals was on foot while 'Abbaas Meals and Abu
Sufyaan were moving swiftly on the donkey. 'Umar Meals unsheathed his sword
and ran behind them. He reached Rasulullah Leaf and said: "O Rasulullah!
Abu Sufyaan, the enemy of Allah Ta'ala and His Messenger Leaf, has fallen
into my hands without any peace agreement. Permit me to kill him." 'Abbaas
".I have given him asylum !صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ said: "O Rasulullah رَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ
'Umar Meals remained standing with his sword and made the same request
several times. He was waiting for a sign from Rasulullah cki to carry out
what he wanted. 'Abbaas deale, said: "O 'Umar! Wait a bit. If he was from the
Banu 'Adiyy tribe you would not have been so hasty in wanting to kill him.
Because he is from the Banu 'Abdu Manaaf, you are so persistent in wanting to kill
him." 'Umar deals replied: "O 'Abbaas! I take an oath by Allah Ta'ala that I was
more happy with your embracing Islam than even that of my own father, Khattaab.
Had my father embraced Islam, I would not have experienced the happiness that I
experienced when you embraced Islam. This is because I knew very well that
Rasulullah Ucla. would be more happy with your Islam than the Islam of
Khattaab. This is the high position in which I hold you. However, you can think
whatever you wish of me."
Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم ordered 'Abbaas ◌ُرَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْه to take Abu Sufyaan to his tent
and to bring him back the next morning. Abu Sufyaan remained in the tent the
entire night while Hakeem ibn Hizaam and Budayl ibn Warqaa' presented
صَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ and embraced Islam. Rasulullah صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ themselves before Rasulullah
remained with them for some time asking them about the present conditions in
Makkah. After embracing Islam, they both returned to Makkah in order to inform
the people of Makkah of Rasulullah's leaf arrival.
Abu Sufyaan embraces Islam
. صَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ took Abu Sufyaan to Rasulullah رَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ The following morning, 'Abbaas
He addressed Abu Sufyaan saying: "O Abu Sufyaan! Has the time not come for you
to believe that there is none worthy of worship except Allah?" He replied: "May my
parents be sacrificed for you. You are extremely forbearing, kind and one who
maintains family ties. I take an oath by Allah that had there been any deity apart
from Him, he would have benefited us today and I would have sought his help
against you." Rasulullah Lai said: "O Abu Sufyaan! Has the time not come
that you recognise me as the Messenger of Allah?" He replied: "May my parents be
sacrificed for you. You are extremely forbearing, kind and one who maintains
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you are still showing your kindness to me. I have a slight doubt with regard to you
being a Prophet or not."
After 'Abbaas Meals explained to him, Abu Sufyaan seuls embraced Islam.
After this, 'Abbaas Meals said: "O Messenger of Allah! Abu Sufyaan is from among
the leaders of Makkah. He likes position. Therefore give him something that would
be a source of honour, nobility and distinction for him." Rasulullah
replied: "Certainly, make this announcement that whoever enters the house of Abu
Sufyaan &als will be safe." Abu Sufyaan Medley said: "O Messenger of Allah! How
will all the people fit in my house?" Rasulullah Leaf replied: "Whoever enters
the Sacred Masjid will also be safe." Abu Sufyaan xeals said: "O Messenger of
Allah! Even the Masjid will not be sufficient." Rasulullah cleani replied: "Okay,
whoever enters his house and keeps his door shut will also be safe." Abu Sufyaan
Real replied: "Yes, there is much leniency and expansion in this."
When Rasulullah Uckaf. began preparations to depart from Marruz-
Zahraan, he ordered 'Abbaas Medle to take Abu Sufyaan xeale to the mountain
pass so that he would be able to see the Muslim army in full view. Consequently,
when the different tribes began passing him in groups after groups, he was left
astounded and said to 'Abbaas deaths: "The kingdom of your nephew has really
grown." 'Abbaas Meals replied: "This is not kingship. Rather, it is prophet-hood."
As each tribe used to pass by, Abu Sufyaan deals would ask as to who that
particular tribe was. Khalid ibn Waleed Meals was the first to pass by with an
army of 900 to 1000. After him, various tribes passed by. Eventually, the group of
Rasulullah kgdilauro, embellished with inner and outer power passed by with a
fully armed group of the Muhaajireen and Ansaar. The flag of the Muhaajireen was
carried by Zubayr &dkg while that of the Ansaar was carried by Sa'd ibn
'Ubaadah Meals. When the latter passed by and saw Abu Sufyaan deals, he was
overtaken by zeal and shouted out:
اليوم يوم الملحمة اليوم تستحل الكعبة
"Today is the day of fighting. Today, fighting and killing in the Ka'bah will be
lawful."
On hearing this, Abu Sufyaan Meals, became alarmed and asked about the identity
of these people. Hadhrat 'Abbaas Medhe replied that it comprised of the
Muhaajireen and Ansaar together with Rasulullah La.
When Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم passed by, Abu Sufyaan ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه asked: "0
Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم! Have you ordered Sa'd ibn 'Ubaadah ◌ُرضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْه to kill your
people?" He then quoted the words that Sa'd Meals had uttered and said: "O
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are the one who is most cognisant of maintaining family ties." Rasulullah
:replied صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
يا أبا سفيان اليوم يوم المرحمة يعز الله فیه قریشا
"O Abu Sufyaan! Today is the day of mercy, in which Allah will honour the
Quraysh."
Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم said:
كذب سعد ولكن هذا يوم يعظم الله فيه الكعبة ويوم تكسى فيه
الكعبة
"Sa'd is wrong. Today is the day in which Allah Ta'ala will honour the Ka'bah and
the Ka'bah will be given a covering."
Rasulullah Uckauf. then ordered that the flag be taken from Sa'd ibn 'Ubaadah
.and be given to his son, Qays رَضِّ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ
When Rasulullah Lyckas was passing by, a Qurayshi woman said the
following lines of poetry:
يَا نبي الهدى إلَيكَ لجا حىُّ قريش وَلا تحسين الجآء حين
ضاقت عَلَيْهِمْ سعة الأرض وعاداهم إله السمآء إن
بأهل الحجون والبطحاء
سعدا يريد قاصمة الظهر
"O Prophet of guidance! The Quraysh have sought refuge in you when this is not the
time to seek refuge. This is the time when the wide earth constricted upon them and
Allah (the lord of the heavens) became their enemy. Surely Sa'd wants to break the
back of the people of Hajun and Batha' (places in Makkah)."
Abu Sufyaan ◌ُرَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْه then left Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم and hastened towards Makkah.
On reaching there, he made the following announcement: "Muhammad is coming
with an army. It is my opinion that there is no one who can fight against him.
Embrace Islam and you will remain in peace. The person who enters the Sacred
Masjid will be safe. The person who enters my house will be safe. The person who
shuts himself in his house or surrenders his weapons will be safe." His wife,
Hindah, caught him by his moustache and announced: "O Banu Kinaanah! This old
man has become mad and stupid. He does not even know what he is saying." She
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Abu Sufyaan Meals said to them: "Such utterances will not help in any way. O
people! Don't be deluded by this woman."
"There is no one who can fight Muhammad Lakauf. The person who
enters the Sacred Masjid is safe. The person who enters my house is also safe." The
people replied: "O foolish one! How many people can fit into your house?" Abu
Sufyaan replied: "The person who shuts himself in his house is also safe."
Abu Sufyaan Meals addressed his wife saying: "It is best that you also
embrace Islam or else you will be killed. Go into your house and shut your door. I
am speaking the truth." On hearing all this, the people began rushing to the Sacred
Masjid while others ran towards their homes.
Entry into Makkah
Rasulullah Laf then entered Makkah from the direction of Kada'. On
entering Makkah, he fully showed his respect and honour to the Ka'bah. He entered
with humility, with his head bowing down. He did not enter haughtily like kings.
Abdullah ibn Mughaffal ◌ُرَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْه narrates: "I saw Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم on the day
of the conquest of Makkah. He was sitting on his camel and reciting Surah al-Fatah
in a beautiful tone."
At the time of this great conquest, together with Rasulullah chaf being
extremely happy and in high spirits, the effects of humility, modesty and
tranquillity were also visible on his face. He was sitting on his camel. His head was
lowered out of humility to such an extent that his blessed beard was touching the
saddle. His servant, Usaamah ibn Zaid Medhe was sitting with him.
Anas ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه narrates that when Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم entered Makkah as a
conqueror, all the people were looking at him but he had his face lowered out of
humility.
Abu Sa'eed Khudri Medkss narrates that on the day of the conquest of Makkah,
Rasulullah Ucla said: "This is the day which Allah Ta'ala had promised me."
He then recited Surah Nasr.
Rasulullah UcleaI was thinking over the fact that there was a time when he
had to emigrate from this city in a state of weakness and poverty. He had left all
alone without the knowledge of the enemy. Now the time has come that through
the help and assistance of Allah Ta'ala, he is entering the same city with much
power and authority as a conqueror. This is the bounty of Allah Ta'ala which He
bestows to whomever He wills.
It is for this reason that Rasulullah's Leaf head was lowered and placed
on the saddle - prostrating before Allah Ta'ala out of gratitude. Out of his extreme
happiness, he was reciting Surah Fatah and Surah Nasr in a very beautiful and
melodious tone. In so doing, he was saying that this clear victory, help, power and
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falsehood was defeated. The light of Islam and Imaan glittered while the darkness
of disbelief was removed. The sacred land (of Makkah) was purified from the filth
of disbelief and polytheism.
Rasulullah clef passed through the place of Kada' and entered from the
upper section of Makkah. He ordered Khalid ibn Waleed Medkss to enter from
Kuda' - the lower section of Makkah, and Zubayr Medulss, to enter from Kada' - the
upper section of Makkah. He emphasised on both of them not to commence any
fighting. They should only fight the person who attacks them first. He then entered
Makkah with much respect and reverence.
When he entered Makkah, he first went to the house of Umme Hani bint Abi
Taalib Geals. He took a bath and offered eight Rakaats of Salaah - this was the
time of chasht - mid-morning.
Umme Hani رضى اللّهُ عَنْهَا said to Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم :"O Messenger of Allah! Two
relatives of my husband have fled and sought refuge in my house. I have given
them refuge. However, my brother, Ali Meals, wants to kill them." Rasulullah
has given رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا replied: "I give refuge to those whom Umme Hani صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
refuge to. Ali should not kill those two people."
On completing his Salaah, Rasulullah chaf went to Shi'b Abi Taalib, a
place where his tent was pitched. The Sahaabah Kcal had asked Rasulullah
Ustal. a day before he could enter Makkah as to where he would stay. He
replied: "At the place where the Quraysh and Kinaanah had confined the Banu
Haashim and the Banu al-Muttalib when they had made a mutual agreement and
promise that they would sever all business dealings, marriage, etc. with the Banu
Haashim and the Banu Muttalib as long as they do not hand over Muhammad
.to them. " This place is known as Shi'b Abi Taalib (صَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ)
Abu Hurayrah ◌ُرَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْه narrates that Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم summoned the
Ansaar and informed them that the Quraysh have rallied some gangsters against
them. They should therefore confine them to the orchards (outskirts) and keep
them there.
Safwaan ibn Umayyah, 'Ikramah ibn Abi Jahal and Suhayl ibn 'Amr gathered
some gangsters at a place called Khandamah in order to fight the Muslims. A clash
ensued between them and Khalid ibn Waleed deals .. Two Muslims, Khunays ibn
Khalid ibn Rabi'ah Meals and Kurz ibn Jaabir Fihri Medkg, were martyred. Twelve
or thirteen people from the disbelievers were killed. The remainder all fled.
When Khalid ibn Waleed deals entered from the lower section of Makkah,
the Banu Bakr, Banu Haaris ibn 'Abd Manaat, some people from the Hudhayl tribe
and some gangsters from the Quraysh were gathered there to fight the Muslims. As
soon as Khaalid Meals reached there, they gave out the battle cry. However, they
were unable to defend themselves. They were defeated and fled. About 20 from the
Banu Bakr were killed while three or four were killed from the Hudhayl tribe. The
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while others went to the mountain tops. Abu Sufyaan deals made the
announcement: "The person who shuts himself in his house is safe. The person who
abstains from fighting is safe." When Rasulullah Laf saw the glitter of
swords, he summoned Khalid ibn Waleed deals, and asked him about what was
transpiring for he had prohibited him from fighting. He replied: "O Messenger of
Allah! I did not start the fight. I abstained from fighting, but I was forced to do so
when they attacked us." Rasulullah Lyckai replied: "There is good in whatever
Allah Ta'ala has destined."
Peace was established thereafter. People were guaranteed safety and they were
now at rest. When the conquest was completed, Rasulullah La entered the
Sacred Masjid.
Entering the Sacred Masjid
After the victory, Resulullah Ligakauf entered the Sacred Masjid and made
Tawaaf of the Ka'bah. 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar Medks narrates that when Rasulullah
tugali entered the Sacred Masjid, 360 idols were placed around the Ka'bah.
Rasulullah Ucieaf pointed to each one with a knife and recited the words:
جَاءَ الْحَقُّ وَ زَهَقَ الْبَاطِلُ
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"The truth has come, and falsehood is defeated."
On saying this, each idol began falling one after the other.
When Rasulullah Uckaf entered the Sacred Masjid, he was on his camel.
He made Tawaaf of the Ka'bah in the same condition. On completing the Tawaaf
he summoned 'Usmaan ibn Talhah, took the key to the Ka'bah from him and
opened it. He saw that there were statues in it. He ordered all these to be removed.
When they were all removed and the inside of the Ka'bah was washed with zam
zam water, he went in and offered Salaah therein.
He went to all the corners of the Ka'bah and illuminated them with the sound
of Tauheed and Takbeer (saying Allah is the greatest). Bilal Medley and Usaamah
dedis were with him at that time. On completing this, he opened the door and
stepped outside. He saw that the Sacred Masjid was filled with people and that they
were waiting for him to address them regarding the criminals and enemies. This
was the 20th of Ramadhaan. He was standing at the door of the Ka'bah with its key
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Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم delivers a speech from the door of the
Ka‘bah
لَا إِلهَ إِلَّ اللّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيْكَ لَهُ صَدَقَ وعده ونصر عبده وهزم
الأحزاب وحده. ألا كل مأثرة أو دم أو ما يدعى فهو تحت قدمى هاتين
إلا سدانة البيت وسقاية الحاج. ألا وقتيل الخطأ شبه العمد بالسوط
والعصا ففيه الدية مغلظة من الإبل أربعون منها فى بطونها أولادها.
يا معشر قريش إن الله قد أذهب عنكم نخوة الجاهلية وتعظيمها
بالآباء. الناس من آدم وآدم من تراب ثم تلا هذه الآية
يَّايُّهَا النَّاسُ إِنَّا خَلَقْتُكُمْ مِّنْ ذَكَرٍ وَ أُنْثَى وَ جَعَلْنُكُمْ شُعُوْبًا وَ قَبَآ پِلَ
◌ِتَعَارَ فُؤ٩٨ْ إِنَّ أَكْرَ مَكُمْ عِنْدَ اللهِاَنْفُكُلُ إِنَّ اللهَ عَلِيْمُ خَبًِْ ﴾ ثم قال يا
معشر قريش ما ترون أنى فاعل بكم؟ قالوا خيرا أخ كريم
وابن أخ كريم. قال فإنى أقول لكم كما قال يوسف لإخوته لا
تثريب عليكم اليوم إذهبوا فأنتم الطلقاء
"There is none worthy of worship but Allah. He is alone and has no partner. He
made true His promise, helped His servant and defeated all the enemy groups by
Himself. Listen! Every custom, be it physical or monetary, which can be claimed is
now under my feet. (They are all cancelled). Except for the custodianship of the
Ka'bah and providing zam zam water to the pilgrims. These customs will remain as
previously. Listen! The person who is mistakenly killed by a whip or by a staff, his
blood money will be 100 camels of which 40 will have to be pregnant. O group of
Quraysh! Allah Ta'ala has abolished the haughtiness of the days of ignorance and
pride over forefathers. All people are from Aadam phillife and Aadam phillaté was
created from soil. He then recited this verse: 'O people! We created you from a male
and a female and made you into nations and tribes so that you may recognise each
other. The most honourable among you in the sight of Allah is he who is most
virtuous. Surely Allah is all-knowing, fully aware.' He then said: 'O group of
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you will be good to us. You are a noble brother who is the son of a noble brother.' He
said: 'I am addressing you in the same manner which Yusuf Siale addressed his
brothers: 'There is no reproach on you today. Go, for you are all free.""
The custom of pride and haughtiness over one's lineage and nobility which was
prevalent among the Arabs was put to an end in this speech of Rasulullah
Ligaitu. The flag of Islamic equality was raised and it was demonstrated that the
criterion for honour and nobility was only piety and virtue. Rasulullah ti
was sent as a mercy to the world for the guidance of the entire universe. His sole
objective was guidance. Taking revenge from one's enemies is the trait of kings
(and not true Prophets of Allah Ta'ala).
On completing his speech, Rasulullah Uckaf sat down in the Masjid. The
key to the Ka'bah was in his hand. Ali Meals stood up and asked: "O Messenger of
Allah! Give the key to me so that together with the responsibility of providing zam
zam to the pilgrims, we will also have the honour of custodianship of the Ka'bah."
This verse was then revealed:
إِنَّ اللهَ يَأْمُؤُكُمْ أَنْ تُؤَدُّوا الْآَمْتَتِ إِلَى أَهْلِهَا "
"Surely Allah commands you to discharge the trusts to their recipients."
[Surah an-Nisaa', verse 58]
Rasulullah Uckauf called for 'Usmaan ibn Talhah and returned the key to him.
He then said to him: "Take this key forever." In other words, it will remain in your
family forever. "I am not giving it to you of my own accord. Rather, it is Allah who
has given it to you. None but a tyrant and a usurper will take it away from you."
The Azaan is given at the door of the Ka'bah
When it was the time for Zuhr Salaah, Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم ordered Bilal ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه to
climb the door of the Ka'bah and call out the Azaan. The Quraysh of Makkah saw
this extraordinary and strange scene of the clear victory of this true religion from
the mountain tops of Makkah.
The leaders of the Quraysh who could not see the humiliation of disbelief and
polytheism and the honour of the true religion, hid their faces in shame. Abu
Sufyaan, 'Itaab, Khaalid, Usayd, Haaris ibn Hishaam (who embraced Islam later on)
and other Quraysh leaders were sitting in the courtyard of the Ka'bah. 'Itaab and
Khaalid said: "Allah honoured our forefathers by taking them away from this
world before they could hear this call (of the Azaan)." Haaris said: "I take an oath
by Allah that if I were convinced that you are on the truth, I would certainly follow
you." Abu Sufyaan said: "I am maintaining silence. If I were to utter anything,
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these conversations through revelation from Allah Ta'ala. When he passed by these
people he said to them: "I have been informed through revelation all that you have
been speaking." He then related to them all that they had been speaking. Haaris and
'Itaab said: "We bear testimony that you are certainly the Messenger of Allah for
none of us informed you of what we were conversing. (We thereby conclude that it
was Allah alone who informed His Messenger of all that we were speaking.)"
After 'Itaab ibn Usayd embraced Islam, Resulullah Lata appointed him as
the governor of Makkah. He was 21 years old at that time. Resulullah tastaturif
stipulated that he should receive one dirham per day for his personal expenses. It
was on this that 'Itaab said:
أيها الناس أجاع الله كبد من جاع على درهم
"O people! May Allah keep that liver hungry which remains hungry on one
dirham."
He remained the governor of Makkah till the demise of Resulullah stwachaufs.
When Abu Bakr Meals became the caliph, he maintained him as the governor. He
passed away on the same day that Abu Bakr Meals passed away.
At the time when Bilal deals climbed on the door of the Ka'bah in order to
call out the Azaan, Abu Mahdhurah Jumahi and a few youngsters began imitating
the Azaan. Abu Mahdhurah had a very beautiful and loud voice. His imitation of
the Azaan reached the ears of Resulullah stugakauf. He summoned the entire
group of youngsters and asked them as to whose voice he had heard. They all
pointed towards Abu Mahdhurah. Rasulullah Leaf asked all of them except
Abu Mahdhurah to leave. The latter remained standing before Rasulullah
صَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ with the firm conviction that he would be killed. Rasulullah صَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
ordered him to call out the Azaan. He did so with much fear. When he completed,
Rasulullah Ucleai gave him a pouch in which were some dirhams. Rasulullah
Lockauf. then passed his blessed hands on his head, forehead, chest, heart and till
his navel. He then made this dua for him: "May Allah bless you and may Allah
shower His blessings on you."
Abu Mahdhurah says: "No sooner had Rasulullah tigateau passed his hand
over me, all my antagonism towards him was changed into affection. My heart was
filled with love for him and I said to him: 'O Messenger of Allah! Appoint me as
the muazzin of Makkah.' Rasulullah af replied: 'I appoint you as the
muazzin of Makkah.' I went to 'Itaab ibn Usayd deals, the governor of Makkah,
and informed him thereof. I then continued calling out the Azaan in accordance
with the instruction of Rasulullah Leaf."" He remained in Makkah throughout
his life and continued calling out the Azaan till his death. He passed away in 59
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Abu Mahdhurah deals was 16 years old when he was appointed as a Muazzin
and remained so till his death. When he passed away, his progeny took the
responsibility of calling out the Azaan and this continued from generation to
generation.
A poet says the following with regard to his Azaan:
وما تلا محمد من سورة
أما ورب الكعبة المستورة
لأفعلن فعلة المذكورة
والنغمات من أبى محذورة
"By the oath of the Ka'bah which is covered and the chapters of the Qur-aan which
Muhammad Lockauf recited. By the oath of the beautiful Azaan of Abu
Mahdhurah, I will certainly do such and such task."
On completing the Tawaaf, Rasulullah caf went to Mt. Safa, faced the
Ka'bah remained in dua and praising Allah Ta'ala for a long time. A group of
Ansaar were also present. Some of them said: "Allah Ta'ala enabled Rasulullah
gateau to conquer his city and homeland. It may well be that he will decide to
remain behind and settle down in this city and not come back to Madinah." They
continued speaking in this vein when they saw the effects of divine revelation on
Rasulullah's ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم countenance. It was the habit of the Sahaabah رَضِّى اللهُ عَنْهُم that
when divine revelation was coming to Rasulullah Lclaf, they would not look
at him. When the revelation was completed, he said: "O Ansaar! Is this what you
said?" They replied: "Yes, O Messenger of Allah." He replied: "Understand this well
that this can never happen. I am the servant and Messenger of Allah Ta'ala. I
emigrated by the command of Allah Ta'ala. My life is your life and my death is
your death." On hearing this, the Ansaar began crying and said: "O Messenger of
Allah! We feared that the light which lit us will be taken away from us. We are
servants who are prepared to sacrifice our lives (for Allah Ta'ala and His
Messenger Ucaf) and we are prepared to give preference to others over our
own selves. But we are extremely miserly when it comes to Allah Ta'ala and His
Messenger Lyckas. (We are not prepared to share them with anyone else)."
عشق است وجزار بدكمافى
باسمايه ترا فى يخدم
I am in love with your being not with your shadow,
when I am infatuated with you I end up having thousands of doubts
Rasulullah Ucla replied: "Allah Ta'ala and His Messenger consider you to be
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Pledge of allegiance from men and women
On completing his duas, Rasulullah Leaf remained sitting on Mt. Safa. People
gathered in order to pledge allegiance to him. Rasulullah caf accepted their
pledge on obedience to Allah Ta'ala and His Messenger af . From the men
he took the pledge of Islam and obedience to Allah Ta'ala and His Messenger
Utkání. according to each one's capability. Some Ahaadith state that from the
men he took the pledge of Islam and Jihaad. When he completed taking the pledge
from the men, he commenced with the women. From them, he took the pledge in
matters that are enumerated in the following verse:
يَّايُّهَا النَّبِىُّ إِذَا جَاءَكَ الْمُؤْمِنْتُ يُبَايِعْنَكَ عَلَى أَنْ لَّا يُشْرِكْنَ بِاللّهِ شَيْئًا وَ لَا يَسْرِ قْنَ وَلَا يَزْنِيْنَ
وَلَا يَقْتُلْنَ آَوْلَادَهُنَّ وَ لَا يَأْتِيْنَ بِبُهْتَانٍ يَّفْتَرِيْنَةً بَيْنَ آَيْدِيْهِنَّ وَ اَرْجُلِهِنَّ وَلَا يَعْصِيْنَكَ فِيْ
مَعْرُوْفٍ فَبَايِعْهُنَّ وَ اسْتَغْفِرْ لَهُنَّ اللهُ إِنَّ اللّهَ غَفُوْرُ رَّحِيمٌ
"O Prophet! If believing women come to you in order to pledge to you that they will
not ascribe any partners with Allah, they will not steal, they will not commit
adultery, they will not kill their children, they will not fabricate a slander between
their hands and their feet, and that they will not disobey you in any good deed, then
accept the pledge from them and seek forgiveness for them from Allah. Surely Allah
is forgiving, merciful." [Surah Mumtahinah, Verse 12]
The bay'ah (pledge of allegiance) which Rasulullah leaf took from women
was solely verbal. His blessed hand neither touched any strange woman, nor did he
shake hands with any strange woman. Rather, he would take a pledge via a piece of
cloth. In other words, he would hold one end of a piece of cloth while the woman
would hold the other end.
At times, when taking a pledge from women he would ask for a cup of water
and dip his blessed hand in it. He would then ask the women to dip their hands
into it. They would do so and in so doing the pledge would be reinforced.
Some of the Qurayshi women who gave their pledge at that time are as
follows:
. رَضَِّ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ i.e. the sister of Ali , رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا Umme Hani bint Abi Taalib .1
2. Umme Habibah bint 'Aas ibn Umayyah Csaule, the wife of 'Amr ibn 'Abd
Aamiri.
3. Arwah bint Abi al-'Is "caule), the paternal aunt of 'Itaab ibn Usayd.
4. 'Aatikah bint Abi al-'Is (saules, the sister of Arwah.

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5. Hindah bint 'Utbah Geaks, the wife of Abu Sufyaan and the mother of
. رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ Mu'aawiyah
When Hindah Geals presented herself for the pledge, she placed a veil over her
face. She was the one who had ordered Hamzah deals, to be killed and she was the
one who cut open his chest and chewed his liver. It was out of her shame and
remorse that she covered her face and presented herself so that she may not be
recognised. The story of her pledge is as follows:
Hindah رَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا :"O Rasulullah ◌َصَلَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم! With regard to what are you taking
a pledge and covenant from us?"
Rasulullah Ucieaf : "To abstain from taking partners with Allah Ta'ala."
Hindah رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهَا :"O Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّاللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم! You are taking a pledge from us with
regard to things which you did not take from the men. Nevertheless, we accept
this."
Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم :"And that you do not steal."
Hindah (ecaul": "I take some things from my husband's (Abu Sufyaan) wealth.
I do not know whether this is considered to be stealing or not." Abu Sufyaan delle
was present there at that time. He said: "Whatever has passed is forgiven."
Rasulullah Uckaf said: "You may take from your husband's wealth according
to your basic necessities and what would be sufficient for you. This should be
according to the norm whereby it will be according to your necessities and your
children's necessities."
Rasulullah cka .: "And that you do not commit adultery."
Hindah Geals: "What! Can a noble woman ever commit adultery ?! "
Rasulullah schaf .: "And that you do not kill your children."
Hindah Geals: "We brought them up when they were small and you killed
them on the day of Badr when they were big. So that is between you and them."
On hearing this, 'Umar deals began laughing.
Rasulullah Uckeauf: "And that you do not slander anyone."
Hindah Geals: "By Allah, it is extremely detestable to slander anyone. And
you are the one who is commanding us with righteousness and noble qualities and
character."
Rasulullah Uchauf : "And that you do not disobey or refuse to comply to
any good deed."
Hindah Geale: "We did not come here even with this thought of disobeying
you."
Rasulullah ◌َصَلَّ اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّم asked Umar ◌ُرَضِ اللَّهُ عَنْه to take the pledge from her. After
the pledge, Rasulullah Ucla made dua for her forgiveness.
After embracing Islam, Hindah Csaule said: "O Messenger of Allah! Before
embracing Islam, there was not any face that was more detestable in my sight, and