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Part 42 : The Tribes of Hawazin and Ghafatan
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Now that the Jews of Fadak had surrendered and their arms confiscated, the Jews of Khybar felt insecure as the tribe of Murrah −− a branch of the Ghatafan −− were hostile toward them, so they sent word to the Prophet (sa) requesting his protection. MUSLIMS SENT TO PROTECT THE JEWS The Prophet (sa) dispatched twenty Muslims to protect the Jews, however, the Murrah struck quickly and all but a few Muslims were martyred defending the Jews. When news of the attack reached the Prophet (sa) he sent two hundred of his men to replace them, amongst whom was Osama, Zayd's son, both of whom the Prophet (sa)...
Part 41 : The Fortress of Zubair
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Only the fortresses of Zubair, Kamus and two others remained. For three days the Muslims concentrated their efforts on the fortress of Zubair, but its natural defense together with its additional soldiers made things very difficult. Then, a Jew fearing for his life, family and property, made his way in secret to the Prophet (sa) and told him that he would disclose vital information in return for the safety of his family and possessions −− the Prophet (sa) agreed. The Jew informed him that the fortress had an underground supply of fresh water capable of sustaining them for as long as they wanted...
Part 40 : The Blowers Upon Knots
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The victory of the encounter at the Trench and the more recent treaty between Prophet Muhammad (sa) and the Koraysh left a very bitter taste in the mouths of the Jews remaining in Medina and elsewhere. The likelihood of defeating the Prophet (sa) was now very remote and resentment ran deep.
JEWISH SORCERY
Amongst the Jews remaining in Medina was an old man named Labid and his daughters. Before the time of Moses, the Jews had become skilled magicians and passed their practices down from one generation to the next, and so it was that Labid became among those highly skilled in the art and over the...
Part 39 : The Treaty of Hudaibiyah
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Shortly after the failed attempt, a delegation from Mecca arrived at Hudaybiyah. They were treated with courtesy and found their host to be amenable and soon negotiations were underway. The verbal negotiations resulted in a ten−year peace treaty between them. However, as a token of good will it was agreed that the Muslims would forego their pilgrimage that year, but, it was agreed that thereafter they would be permitted to offer their pilgrimage each year at the Ka'ba for three days during which time the Koraysh would leave the City.
THE OBJECTION OF SUHAYL
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Part 38 : The Prelude to The Opening of Mecca
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“The first House ever to be built for people was at Bakkah (Mecca) blessed and a guidance for the worlds. In it there are clear signs; The station where Abraham stood. Whoever enters it let him be safe. Pilgrimage to the House is a duty to Allah For all who can make the journey. And whosoever disbelieves, Allah is Rich, independent of all the worlds.” Al-Quran 3:96−97
The blessed month of Ramadan had come and gone. Not long after the Prophet (sa) had a vision in which he saw himself with his head shaven entering Ka'ba with its key. When the Prophet (sa) told his companions of the vision great...
Part 37 : The Tribe of Mutalik
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Needless to say, the successful raid against the Syrian caravan was a thorn in the side of the Koraysh. Some time before, the Koraysh had allied themselves with the tribe of Mutalik, a branch of the Khuzah whose territory lay along the coast of the Red Sea. The Koraysh now approached the Mutalik urging them to attack Medina with the hope that their kindred tribes would support them. However, the Koraysh had not realized that the other tribes inclined more to the Muslims than they did toward themselves and it wasn't long until the news reached Medina of the intended attack. The Mutalik were unaware...