Sariyyah of Zaid bin Harithah (ra) to ‘Is – Jamadi’ul-Ula 6 A.H. — Seal of the Prophets Vol. 3
Introduction
In this discourse from The Life & Character of the Seal of the Prophets (Volume 3), Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad (ra) details the historical events and scholarly insights surrounding Sariyyah of Zaid bin Harithah (ra) to ‘Is – Jamadi’ul-Ula 6 A.H..
Book Series: The Life & Character of the Seal of the Prophets (Volume 3)
Author: Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad (ra)
Section: I – Commencement of the Second Era of Life in Madinah
Pages: Book pp. 14–15 (PDF pp. 32–33)
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Historical Account
wars, therefore, repetition is unnecessary here. However, here it is sufficient to allude to the fact that these caravans of the Quraish were always armed and whilst travelling between Makkah and Syria they passed very closely by Madīnah, and so they were a constant threat. Other than this, as has already been mentioned in the preliminary discussion on this topic, these caravans would provoke the tribes of Arabia against the Muslims wherever they passed. Due to this, a dangerous fire of animosity had been ignited throughout the country against the Muslims, due to which their interception was necessary. In any case, upon receiving news of this caravan, the Holy Prophetsa dispatched Zaid bin Ḥārithahra to meet it. He moved forward with such intelligence, seizing the opportunity, that he was able to successfully reach ‘Īṣ and intercepted the caravan. ‘Īṣ is the name of a place situated at a distance of four days’ travel from Madīnah, towards the ocean. Since this was a sudden attack, the people of the caravan were unable to combat this assault of the Muslims. They left all their belongings and fled. Zaidra captured a few prisoners and took hold of the caravan’s load, set off to Madīnah and presented himself before the Holy Prophetsa.
[Refer to Sīrat Khātaman-Nabīyyīn, Volume 2]
Acceptance of Abul-‘Āṣra, the Son-in-Law of the Holy Prophetsa
Abul-‘Āṣ bin Ar-Rabī‘ra was also among the prisoners who were captured in the expedition to ‘Īṣ. He was the son-in-law of the Holy Prophetsa and a near relative of the late Ḥaḍrat Khadījahra from among the Quraish. Prior to this, he was also captured in the Battle of Badr, but the Holy Prophetsa released him on the condition that when he reached Makkah, he would send his daughter – Ḥaḍrat Zainabra, to Madīnah. Abul-‘Āṣra fulfilled his promise but was still personally a polytheist. When Zaid bin Ḥārithahra captured him and brought him to Madīnah it was night time, but somehow he managed to send word to Ḥaḍrat Zainabra that, “I have been captured and brought here. If possible, see if you can arrange something for my release.” So, just as the Holy Prophetsa and his companions were engaged in their morning prayer, Zainabra announced from her home in a loud voice, “O Ye Muslims! I have granted Abul- ‘Āṣ protection”. When the Holy Prophetsa had completed his Ṣalāt, he turned to his companions and said, “Whatever Zainab has said, you have heard it. By
Book Series: The Life & Character of the Seal of the Prophets (Volume 3)
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