Darun-Nadwah — Seal of the Prophets Vol. 1
Introduction
In this discourse from The Life & Character of the Seal of the Prophets (Volume 1), Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad (ra) details the historical events and scholarly insights surrounding Darun-Nadwah.
Book Series: The Life & Character of the Seal of the Prophets (Volume 1)
Author: Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad (ra)
Section: III-Makkah, the Ka’bah & the Quraish
Pages: Book pp. 116–117 (PDF pp. 140–141)
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Historical Account
the Quraish would perform their national duties, and it was here where the chieftains of the Quraish would gather for mutual consultation. This was as if the Council Hall of the Quraish. Prior to the migration of the Holy Prophetsa agreed to murder him. In order to participate in the consultations of the than forty years. The Quraish would gather here at the occasion of marriage ceremonies as well, and it was here that their traditions and rituals were performed. If they were to leave for a war campaign or mercantile expedition, Qusaiyy. The extraordinary achievements of Qusaiyy brought him eminence throughout Arabia. It was almost as if he was the king of the Quraish. However, on account of this self-governing administration, one should not fall victim to the misconception that there was a formal government or ruling power within the Quriash, or that there was a particular regulation upon people’s freedom. Rather, this administration was established in order to facilitate the resolution of significant national affairs with efficiency and ease. Moreover, it is not
necessary that the elaborate distribution of these responsibilities were entirely conducted at the hand of Qusaiyy. To be more precise, it is very possible that perhaps a certain branch was in place prior to him and some were established as so required. In any case, the principal markings were laid out at the hand of Qusaiyy.
Book Series: The Life & Character of the Seal of the Prophets (Volume 1)
Section: III-Makkah, the Ka’bah & the Quraish | Navigation: « Previous: [Division of Tribal Administration] | Next: [‘Abdu Manaf] »