Month: June 2021

A sweet fragrance naturally emitted from the mubaarak body of Sayyidina Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihe wasallam, as though he did not use itr. In a narration Sayyidina Anas radiyallahu anhu says: ‘I did not smell anything more fragrant than the smell of Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihe wasallam. The fragrance was better than Amber and Musk.
Various other narrations testify to this. Many narrations are mentioned in the books of hadith, where it is stated that the perspiration of Sayyidina Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihe wasallam was used instead of itr.
A narration from Sayyiditina Umme Sulaym radiyallahu anha is related in the Sahih Muslim and other kitaabs, that once while Sayyidina Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihe wasallam was sleeping, sweat began to emit from his mubaarak body. She began collecting it in a small bottle. The mubaarak eyes of Sayyidina Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihe wasallam opened. He asked her what she was doing. She replied: “When we use this in our itr, it has the most fragrance”.
Once Sayyidina Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihe wasallam blew (made damm) on his palm and wiped it over the back and stomach of Sayyidina Uqbah radiyallahu anhu. It became so fragrant, and as he had four wives, every one of them put on so much itr, to equal that fragrance, but it could not overcome the fragrance Uqbah radiyallahu anhu had.

What should I do with the sweet smell of flowers O Nasim (fragrant breeze).
The clothing is also hopeful of attaining a sweet smell.
Sayyidina Abu Ya’laa radiyallahu anhu and others relate that in whichever alley Sayyidina Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihe wasallam passed, others who passed later knew immediately that Sayyidina Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihe wasallam had just passed there. Many other narrations are reported on this subject. Besides this Sayyidina Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihe wasallam usually used itr. The author has written six ahaadith in this chapter.

(207) Hadith 1
Anas radiyallahu anhu says: “Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihe wasallam had a ‘Sukkah’. He used a fragrance from it”.

Commentary
The ulama give two meanings to the word ‘Sukkah’. Some say it is an itr box, in which itr is kept. In this case it will mean he used the fragrance from an itr box. My ustaadh rahmatullahi alaihe gave the above meaning.
Some ulama say it is a mixture of various fragrances. The author of Qaamus and others prefer this meaning, and have also written the full recipe of how it is made.
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(208) Hadith 2
Thumaamah bin Abdullah radiyallahu anhu reports, “Anas bin Maalik did not refuse itr, and used to say that Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihe wasallam never refused (the acceptance of) itr”.

(209) Hadith 3
Ibn Umar radiyallahu anhu says, “Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihe wasallam said, ‘Three things should not be refused: pillow; fragrance (itr-oil); and milk.”

Commentary
These things are mentioned because it is not a burden upon the one who gives these presents and by refusing, one may at times offend the giver. All these things are included in those which are simple and does not burden the one that presents it. By pillow, some ulama say it means presenting a pillow, as it does not burden a person. Some ulama say that it is just for one’s use while sitting, lying, sleeping, leaning, etc.
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(210) Hadith 4
Abu Hurayrah radiyallahu anhu narrates: “Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihe wasallam said, “The itr of a male is the fragrance of which spreads and has less colour in it (i.e. rose, kewrah etc.), and the itr of a female is that, which has more colour and less fragrance (hina, mendhi, za’faraan etc.)”.

Commentary
Males should use a fragrance that is masculine, as colour does not suit them. Women should use a feminine fragrance, which does not give off a strong fragrance, it must be such that its fragrance does not reach strangers.
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(211) Hadith 5
Abu Uthman An-Nahdi (At-Taabi’ee) radiyallahu anhu relates that Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihe wasallam said: “If one is given rayhaan, he should not refuse it, because it originates from Jannah.”

Commentary
From this, is it only the rayhaan itself that is meant or other fragrant substances also included? The linguists give both meanings, and both may be intended here. Allah Ta’aala made an imitation of the fragrance of Jannah in this world, because this may be an incentive for the people towards Jannah, and also increase their desire and zeal for it. People are naturally attracted to something fragrant. What comparison can there be made with the original fragrance of Jannah. It shall have such a strong fragrance, that the distance of five hundred years will have to be covered to reach its source.
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(212) Hadith Number 6
Jarir bin Abdullah Bajali radiyallahu anhu reports, I was presented to Umar (for an inspection). “Jarir threw off his top shawl and walked in his lungi only (so that he could be inspected). Umar told him to take his top sheet (put it on) and address the people saying: “I did not see anyone more handsome than Jarir besides what we have heard of Yusuf As-Siddiqe alaihis salaam.”

Commentary
What we heard of Yusuf As-Siddiqe alaihis salaam shows that he must have been more handsome and beautiful than Sayyidina Jarir radiyallahu anhu. Otherwise it seems there was none more handsome than him (Sayyidina Jarir alaihis salaam). Sayyidina Umar radiyallahu anhu was making a detailed inspection of the army at the time of jihaad. Every soldier was inspected and Sayyidina Jarir radiyallahu anhu was among them. There are a few difficulties in this narration. But shall be omitted to keep the subject short. One of these difficulties is, that the beauty and handsomeness of Sayyidina Yusuf alaihis salaam is exempted here. We can openly say that the handsomeness of Sayyidina Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihe wasallam was more than that of Sayyidina Yusuf alaihis salaam. By not mentioning this, the handsomeness of Sayyidina Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihe wasallam is obviously exempted. Shah Waliyullah Dehlawi has mentioned that the handsomeness of Sayyidina Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihe wasallam was hidden. The other question is, what relevance has this narration with this chapter? An answer to this is that fragrance is a part of beauty. The more handsome the person, the more fragrance will be emitted from that person’s clothing and body. It is an accepted fact that Sayyidina Rasoolullah sallallahu alaihe wasallam was the handsomest among the creation, and it is an accepted fact that he was the most glittering among the moons, therefore a sweet fragrance emitting from him is natural.

Volume 3, Book 28, Number 33:

Narrated Nafi:

When Abdullah bin Umar set out for Mecca intending to perform Umra, at the time of afflictions, he said, “If I should be prevented from reaching the Kaba, then I would do the same as Allah’s Apostle did, so I assume the lhram for Umra as Allah’s Apostle assumed the Ihram for Umra in the year of Hudaibiya.”

Volume 3, Book 28, Number 34:
Narrated Nafi:

That Ubaidullah bin ‘Abdullah and Salim bin ‘Abdullah informed him that they told Ibn ‘Umar when Ibn Az-Zubair was attacked by the army, saying “There is no harm for you if you did not perform Hajj this year. We are afraid that you may be prevented from reaching the Kaba.” Ibn ‘Umar said “We set out with Allah’s Apostle and the non-believers of Quraish prevented us from reaching the Ka’ba, and so the Prophet slaughtered his Hadi and got his head shaved.” Ibn ‘Umar added, “I make you witnesses that I have made ‘Umra obligatory for me. And, Allah willing, I will go and then if the way to Ka’ba is clear, I will perform the Tawaf, but if I am prevented from going to the Ka’ba then I will do the same as the Prophet did while I was in his company.” Ibn ‘Umar then assumed Ihram for Umra from Dhul-Hulaifa and proceeded for a while and said, “The conditions of ‘Umra and Hajj are similar and I make you witnesses that I have made ‘Umra and Hajj obligatory for myself.” So, he did not finish the Ihram till the day of Nahr (slaughtering) came, and he slaughtered his Hadi. He used to say, “I will not finish the Ihram till I perform the Tawaf, one Tawaf on the day of entering Mecca (i.e. of Safa and Marwa for both ‘Umra and Hajj).”

Volume 3, Book 28, Number 35:
Narrated Nafi: Some of the sons of ‘Abdullah told him (i.e. ‘Abdullah) if he had sta

Volume 3, Book 28, Number 36:
Narrated Ibn ‘Abbas:

Allah’s Apostle was prevented from performing (‘Umra) Therefore, he shaved his head and had sexual relations with his wives and slaughtered his Hadi and performed Umra in the following year.

Volume 3, Book 28, Number 37:
Narrated Salim:

(Abdullah) bin ‘Umar used to say, “Is not (the following of) the tradition of Allah’s Apostle sufficient for you? If anyone of you is prevented from performing Hajj, he should perform the Tawaf of the Ka’ba and between As-Safa and Al-Marwa and then finish the Ihram and everything will become legal for him which was illegal for him (during the state of Ihram) and he can perform Hajj in a following year and he should slaughter a Hadi or fast in case he cannot afford the Hadi.”

Volume 3, Book 28, Number 38:
Narrated Al-Miswar:

Allah’s Apostle slaughtered (the Hadi) before he had his head shaved and then he ordered his Companions to do the same.

Volume 3, Book 28, Number 39:
Narrated Nafi:

That Abdullah and Salim said to ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar, “(You should not go for Hajj this year).” ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar replied, “We set out with the Prophet (to Mecca for performing ‘Umra) and e infidels of Quraish prevented us from reaching the Ka’ba. Allah’s Apostle slaughtered his Budn (camels for sacrifice) and got his head shaved.”

Volume 3, Book 28, Number 40:
Narrated Nafi:

When Abdullah bin ‘Umar set out for Mecca with the intentions performing ‘Umra in the period of afflictions, he said, “If I should be prevented from reaching the Ka’ba, then I would do the same as we did while in the company of Allah’s Apostle .” So, he assumed the Ihram for ‘Umra since the Prophet had assumed the Ihram for ‘Umra in the year of Al-Hudaibiya. Then ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar thought about it and said, “The conditions for both Hajj and ‘Umra are similar.” He then turned towards his companions and said, “The conditions of both Hajj and ‘Umra are similar and I make you witnesses that I have made the performance of Hajj obligatory for myself along with ‘Umra.” He then performed one Tawaf (between As-Safa and Al-Marwa) for both of them (i.e. Hajj and (‘Umra) and considered that to be sufficient for him and offered a Hadi.

Volume 3, Book 28, Number 41:
Narrated ‘Abdur-Rahman bin Abu Layla:

Ka’b bin ‘Ujra said that Allah’s Apostle said to him (Ka’b), “Perhaps your lice have troubled you?” Ka’b replied, “Yes! O Allah’s Apostle.” Allah’s Apostle said, “Have your head shaved and then either fast three days or feed six poor persons or slaughter one sheep as a sacrifice.”

Volume 3, Book 28, Number 42:
Narrated Ka’b bin ‘Umra:

Allah’s Apostle stood beside me at Al-Hudaibiya and the lice were falling from my head in great number. He asked me, “Have your lice troubled you?” I replied in the affirmative. He ordered me to get my head shaved. Ka’b added, “This Holy Verse:–‘And if any of you is ill, or has ailment in his scalp (2.196), etc. was revealed regarding me. “The Prophet then ordered me either to fast three days, or to feed six poor persons with one Faraq (three Sas) (of dates), or to slaughter a sheep, etc (sacrifice) whatever was available.

Volume 3, Book 28, Number 43:
Narrated ‘Abdullah bin Ma’qal:

I sat with Ka’b bin ‘Ujra and asked him about the Fidya. He replied, “This revelation was revealed concerning my case especially, but it is also for you in general. I was carried to Allah’s Apostle and the lice were falling in great number on my face. The Prophet said, “I have never thought that your ailment (or struggle) has reached to such an extent as I see. Can you afford a sheep?” I replied in the negative. He then said, “Fast for three days, or feed six poor persons each with half a Sa of food.” (1 Sa = 3 Kilograms approx.)

Volume 3, Book 28, Number 44:
Narrated Abdur-Rahman bin Abu Layla:

(Reporting the speech of Ka’b bin Umra) Allah’s Apostle saw him (i.e. Ka’b) while the lice were falling on his face. He asked (him), “Have your lice troubled you?” He replied in the affirmative. So, he ordered him to get his head shaved while he was at Al-Hudaibiya. At that time they were not permitted to finish their Ihram, and were still hoping to enter Mecca. So, Allah revealed the verses of Al-Fidya. Allah’s Apostle ordered him to feed six poor persons with one Faraq of food or to slaughter one sheep (as a sacrifice) or to fast for three days.

Volume 3, Book 28, Number 45:
Narrated Abu Huraira:

Allah’s Apostle said, “Whoever performs Hajj to this House (Ka’ba) and does not approach his wife for sexual relations nor commits sins (while performing Hajj), he will come out as sinless as a newly-born child. (Just delivered by his mother).”

Volume 3, Book 28, Number 46:
Narrated Abu Huraira:

The Prophet said, “Whoever performs Hajj to this Ka’ba and does not approach his wife for sexual relations nor commit sins (while performing Hajj), he will come out as sinless as a new-born child, (just delivered by his mother).”

1. The Delegation of ‘Abdul-Qais: This tribe had two arrivals. The first was in the fifth year of Al-Hijra or before that date. Munqidh bin Hibban, a member of that tribe, used to trade in Madinah. So, as soon as he heard of Islam when he had arrived in Madinah for trading – that was after the migration – he embraced Islam and carried a pledge from the Prophet ﷺ to his people who eventually became Muslims too. Thirteen or fourteen of them came to the Prophetﷺ in one of the Sacred Months. It was then that they asked the Prophet’s ﷺadvice about the Faith and drinks. Their chief was Al-Ashaj Al-‘Asari, to whom Allâh’s Messengerﷺ said: “You have two qualities that Allâh likes: farsightedness and tolerance.”

Their second arrival was in the Year of Delegations. They were forty men. Al-Jarud bin Al-‘Ala’ Al-‘Abdi, who was Christian but turned to be a good Muslim, was one of that group.”

2. Daws Delegation: The arrival of this tribe was in the early times of the seventh year and that was when Allâh’s Messenger ﷺ was in Khaibar. At-Tufail bin ‘Amr Ad-Dawsite had become a Muslim when Allâh’s Messengerﷺ was in Makkah. He went back home to his people where he continued calling people to Islam but they delayed till he despaired of them and returned to Allâh’s Messenger ﷺ and asked him to invoke Allâh against Daws, but Allâh’s Messengerﷺ invoked Allâh to guide Daws. Later on, Daws embraced Islam. So At-Tufail arrived in Madinah accompanied by seventy or eighty families of his people in the early times of the seventh year of Al-Hijra, at the time that Allâh’s Messenger ﷺthan was at Khaibar, so he caught up to him there.

3. Farwah Bani ‘Amr Al-Judhami’s messenger: Farwah Radiallahu anhoo was an Arab leader in the Byzantine army. He was a Byzantine agent ruler by proxy over the Arabs allied to the Byzantines. His center was at Ma’an and his rulership extended to the surrounding areas in the lands of Ash-Sham. Seeing the stamina and courage of the Muslims, he became a Muslim. The battle of Mu’tah – which took place in the eighth year of Al-Hijra – compelled his admiration. He sent a white mule as a gift with a messenger of his to Allâh’s Messenger ﷺthan to inform him of his conversion into Islam. When the Byzantines learned that he embraced Islam, they sent him to prison. At first they gave him an opportunity to choose one of the two – “either he turns back from Islam or death shall be his punishment.” After his refusal they crucified him and beheaded him at a spring called ‘Afra’ in Palestine.”
4. The Suda’ Delegation: The arrival of this delegation was after the departure of Allah’s Messengerﷺ from Al-Ji’ranah in the eighth year of Al-Hijra. It was because Allah’s Messenger ﷺhad already dispatched a mission of four hundred Muslims and asked them to go to Suda’. Suda’ was a spring in Yemen. While the mission was camping there at the starting point of a canal, Ziyad bin Al-Harith As-Suda’i learned of their stay, so he came to Allâh’s Messengerﷺ and said: “I have come to you as a deputy of my people, so tell your army to go back and I give a guarantee on behalf of my people.” The army was sent away from the canal. In his turn As-Suda’i went back, encouraged and urged his people to come and meet Allâh’s Messengerﷺ . Eventually fifteen of them came and pledged allegiance to him as true Muslims. Returning home, they in their turn urged the rest to become Muslims. Thus Islam spread among them. Later on, a hundred men joined Allâh’s Messengerﷺ in Hajjatul-Wada’ (Farewell Pilgrimage.)

5. The arrival of Ka’b bin Zuhair bin Abi Sulma: Ka’b who was a member of a family of poets, was considered one of the best poets among the Arabs. He used to satirize the Prophet ﷺ when he was not a Muslim. In the eighth year of Al-Hijra and at the time that Allâh’s Messengerﷺ had already gone back from the Ta’if invasion, Bujair bin Zuhair wrote a letter to his brother Kab warning and advising him: “Allâh’s Messengerﷺ killed some men in Makkah who used to satirize and harm him, and the poets who survived fled in all directions for their lives. So, if you want to save your skin, hasten to Allâh’s Messengerﷺ . He never kills those who come to him repenting. If you refuse to do as I say, it is up to you to try to save your skin by any means.” The two brothers corresponded with one another for a long time until Ka’b felt awkward as if the earth had restricted around him. Arriving in Madinah, he stayed at a man’s house from Juhainah as a guest. They performed the Morning prayer together; but when he was about to leave, the man suggested that he go to Allâh’s Messengerﷺ Ka’b then said: “O Messenger of Allâh!ﷺ Ka’b bin Zuhair has come to you as a repentant Muslim; will he be secure and forgiven if I fetch him?” Allâh’s Messengerﷺ said, “Yes.” “I am Ka’b bin Zuhair,” he said. Upon hearing that, one of the Helpers rose to his feet and asked the Messengerﷺ to let him cut his throat. “Leave him alone!” said the Prophet ﷺ”he has become a repentant Muslim after his disposal of the past.” Ka’b then recited his well-known poem “Su’ad …” in which he praised the Prophet ﷺ thanked him and apologized for the wrongs he had done. Both Emigrants and Helpers were spoken of in this poem but differently. He praised the Emigrants but criticized the Helpers, for one of them demanded the Prophet’sﷺ permission to kill him. Later on Ka’b tried to compensate for that by praising the Helpers in another poem.
6. The ‘Udhrah Delegation: This delegation, which consisted of twelve men, arrived in Madinah in Safar, the ninth year of Al

Hijra. One of them was Hamzah bin An-Nu’man dute. When they were asked who they were, they said: “We are Bani ‘Udhrah, the foster brothers of Qusai to his mother. We are the ones who supported Qusai, and removed Khuza’ah and Bani Bakr from the bosom of Makkah. We are a people of relatives and kin.” So Allâh’s Messengerﷺ than welcomed them and gave good tidings to them, which was the conquest of Ash-Sham; but he, on the other hand, forbade them from consulting a soothsayer and from eating the slain animals they slaughtered. Eventually they became Muslims, stayed there for several days and then left.

7. The Bali Delegation: Their arrival was in Rabi’ul-Awwal, the ninth year of Al-Hijra. They embraced Islam, stayed in Madinah for three days. Their chief Abu Ad-Dubaib wondered whether hospitality was rewarded by Allâh. Allâh’s Messengerﷺ said:

“Yes, and so is any charity you offer to poor or rich people as Sadaqah.”

He also inquired about the time allotted to hospitality. “Three days,” said he. “What about the stray ewe?” The Prophetﷺ contact said: “It is either yours or your brother’s; otherwise it goes to the wolf.” He inquired about the stray camel. “It is none of your business. Leave it alone until its owner finds it.”

8. The Thaqif Delegation: Their arrival was in Ramadan, the ninth year of Al-Hijra, ﷺ after the return of Allâh’s Messengerﷺ from Tabuk. As to how they became Muslims, this could be deduced from the following:

Their chief ‘Urwah bin Mas’ud Ath-Thaqafi came to see Allâh’s Messenger ﷺ after the latter’s return from At-Ta’if in DhulQa’dah of the year 8 A.H. ‘Urwah became a Muslim. He thought that when he will tell his people about Islam and call them to embrace it, they would do so, because he had always been an obeyed leader. He was even more beloved to them than their own firstborn. But contrary to that, when he called them to Islam they shot at with arrows from every direction and killed him. They

remained as they were for months before they started discussing the situation again among themselves. Upon realizing that they were incapable of fighting the neighboring Arabs who had paid allegiance to the Prophet ﷺ and converted to Islam, they made up their mind to dispatch a man to Allâh’s Messengerﷺ They concluded that ‘Abd Yalil bin ‘Amr would be the right messenger.

‘Abd refused to do such a thing lest they should kill him as they had killed ‘Urwah dito. “I will not do such a thing unless you send some other men with me,” said ‘Abd. So, they sent two men of their allies and three others from Bani Malik. The six of them included ‘Uthman bin Abul-‘As Ath-Thaqafi who was the youngest.

When they entered into the Prophet’s audience, a tent was erected in a corner of the Mosque so that they might listen to the Qur’ân and see the people in prayer. During their stay, they came again and again to the Prophet ﷺwho kept on calling them to embrace Islam, until their chief asked Allâh’s Messenger ﷺ enter into a peace treaty between him and Thaqif by means of which he would allow them to commit fornication, drink wine and deal with usury. They also asked him not to injure their idol Al-Lat or to oblige them to perform the prayer. Finally they insisted that they would not knock down the idols themselves. But Allâh’s Messenger ﷺ turned down all their requests. They went aside to council. Realizing that there were no other alternatives, they submitted and professed Islam. The only condition that they insisted on was that the demolition of Al-Lat should be dealt with and handled by Allâh’s Messengerﷺ the whereas Thaqif should in no way knock it down themselves. Allâh’s Messengerﷺ agreed and took a pledge from them.

Being the most attentive and the keenest to understand Islam and learn Qur’ân, ‘Uthman bin Abul-‘As was appointed by Allâh’s Messenger ﷺ the chief of his people. His keenness to learn the Qur’ân and understand Islam was clearly apparent through his behavior during their stay.

Everyday morning, the group of delegates used to go and see Allâh’s Messenger ﷺ Being the youngest one, ‘Uthman bin Abul

As was left behind to watch their camels and belongings. At noon when they came back and slept, ‘Uthman being used to go to Allâh’s Messenger ﷺ in order to learn the Qur’ân and inquire about religious matters. If it happened that Allâh’s Messengerﷺ was asleep, he would then go to Abu Bakr for the same purpose. With the passage of time, he turned out to be a source of blessing to his people. Later, during the Apostasy Wars (Ar-Riddah) when Thaqif were determined to apostatize, he addressed them saying: “O people of Thaqift You have been the latest at embracing Islam, so do not be the first to apostatize.” Consequently they gave up apostasy and remained adhered to Islam, The group of delegates returned horne but they were determined

to conceal the truth for a while. They told their people to expect a fight at any moment. They pretended to be grieved and depressed. They claimed that Allâh’s Messengerﷺ demanded that they should embrace Islam and abandon adultery, drinking wine and dealing with usury and some other things, or else he would fight them. Seized by the arrogance and the zeal of Al-Jahiliyah (preIslamic traditions), Thaqif remained for days intent on fighting. Then Allâh cast terror and depression in their hearts in such a way that they gave up the idea of fighting and thought that the delegation should go back to the Prophet ﷺ and announce their approval. It was then that the group of delegates told them the truth and revealed the items of their peace-talk with the Prophet ﷺ consequently the people of Thaqif embraced Islam.

Allâh’s Messengerﷺ some men to destroy the idol called AlLat under the command of Khalid bin Al-Walid b. Al-Mughirah bin Shu’bah stood to his feet, held the hoe and the ax and said to his companions: “By Allâh, I will make you laugh at Thaqif.” He struck Al-Lat with them, and pretended to fall down while doing so. The people of Thaqif were frightened at that sight and said: “May Allah dismay Al-Mughirah. The goddess has killed him.” Hearing that Al-Mughirah ten jumped up to his feet and said: “May Allâh bring shame on you. Al-Lat is nothing but a mass of dirt and stones.” Then he struck the door and broke it. He mounted its highest wall, and so did the other men. They knocked Al-Lat down

till they levelled it to the ground. Then they dug up its foundation and brought out its jewels and garments, to the great astonishment of Thaqif. Khalid bin Al-Walid and his group came back to Allâh’s Messenger ﷺ the carrying Al-Lat’s jewels and garments Allâh’s Messengerﷺ distributed them and thanked Allâh for helping his Prophetﷺ and solidifying his religion.”

9. The Message of the Yemeni Kings: After the return of Allah’s Messengerﷺ from Tabuk, a message came to him from the kings of Himyar, Al-Harith bin ‘Abd Kilal, Nu’aim bin ‘Abd Kilal and AnNu’man bin Qeel who was the ruler of Dhi Ra’in, Hamdan and Mu’afir. Their messenger was Malik bin Murrah Ar-Rahawi. They sent him in order to inform the Prophet about ﷺtheir embracing Islam and their parting with polytheism. In reply to their message. Allâh’s Messengerﷺ stated the rights and responsibilities of the believers, gave them the promise of Allâh and the promise of His Messengerﷺ for those entering covenants provided they paid the tribute. He sent to them some of his Companions under the command of Mu’adh bin Jabal .
10. The Hamdan Delegation: The arrival of this delegation was in the ninth year of Al-Hijra after the Messenger’sﷺ return from Tabuk. So, Allâh’s Messengerﷺ gave them a pledge to guarantee the fulfillment of their demands. He appointed Malik bin AnNamt as chief over those of his people who embraced Islam. Khalid bin Al-Walid was sent with the purpose of calling the rest of them to Islam. He stayed with them for six months calling them to Islam but no one responded to his call. Later on Hazrat ‘Ali bin Abi Talib AlahisSalam was dispatched there and Khalid was ordered to come back. Upon arriving at Hamdan. ‘Hazrat Ali AlahisSalam communicated to them a message from Allâh’s Messengerﷺ and called them to Islam. They responded to the call and became Muslims. ‘Hazrat Ali AlahisSalam wrote to Allah’s Messengerﷺ informing him of the good news. Allah’s Messengerﷺ was briefed on the content of that letter, so he prostrated, then raised his head up and said: “Peace be upon Hamdan. Peace be upon Hamdan.”