Mischief of the Banu Lahyan and Execution of Sufyan -Muharram 4 A.H. — Seal of the Prophets Vol. 2
Introduction
In this discourse from The Life & Character of the Seal of the Prophets (Volume 2), Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad (ra) details the historical events and scholarly insights surrounding Mischief of the Banu Lahyan and Execution of Sufyan -Muharram 4 A.H..
Book Series: The Life & Character of the Seal of the Prophets (Volume 2)
Author: Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad (ra)
Section: VIII – Blow of a Misfortune, Law of Inheritance, Prohibition of Alcohol, Treachery of the Disbelievers and Two Tragic Incidents
Pages: Book pp. 361–362 (PDF pp. 385–386)
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Historical Account
upon finding an opportunity, execute Sufyān bin Khālid, the mastermind and root of this mischief. Hence, the Holy Prophetsa dispatched ‘Abdullāh bin Anīs Anṣārīra and since ‘Abdullāh had never seen Sufyān before, the Holy Prophetsa personally described the figure of Sufyān, etc. to ‘Abdullāhra. In the end, the Holy Prophetsa said, “Remain alert! Sufyān is an embodiment of Satan.” As such, ‘Abdullāh bin Anīsra very skillfully reached the encampment of the Banū Laḥyān (who were in fact diligently engaged in preparations to strike Madīnah); and found an opportunity at night and put an end to Sufyān. When the Banū Laḥyān found out about this, they pursued ‘Abdullāhra, but he managed to vanish undetected. When ‘Abdullāh bin Anīsra came before the Holy Prophetsa, the Holy Prophetsa immediately understood from the sight of his face that he had returned successfully. Hence, as soon as the Holy Prophetsa saw him, he said, ُ ,اَفْلَحَ الْوَجْ هi.e., “This countenance appears to be one of success.” ‘Abdullāh responded, and how beautifully indeed, ِ ,اَفْلَحَ وَجْ ھُكَ یَا رَسُ وْلَ اللّٰهi.e., “O Messenger of Allāh! All success belongs to You.” At the time, the Holy Prophetsa endowed his staff to ‘Abdullāhra as a reward and said, “This staff shall give you support in paradise.” ‘Abdullāhra safeguarded this blessed staff with immense love and sincerity, and upon his demise asked for it to be buried with him. Thus, his wish was complied with accordingly. The joy which was expressed by the Holy Prophetsa upon the successful return of ‘Abdullāhra and the special reward which was granted to him demonstrates that the Holy Prophetsa considered the sedition of Sufyān bin Khālid to be extremely dangerous and considered his execution to be a source of mercy for the public peace.
[Aṭ-Ṭabaqātul-Kubrā, By Muḥammad bin Sa‘d, Volume 2, p. 275, Sariyyah ‘Abdillāh bin Unais, Dāru Iḥyā’it-Turāthil-‘Arabī, Beirut, Lebanon, First Edition (1996) * Sharḥul-‘Allāmatiz-Zarqānī ‘Alal-Mawāhibil-Ladunniyyah, By Allāmah Shihābuddīn Al-Qusṭalānī, Volume 2, pp. 473-474, Sariyyah ‘Abdillāh bin Unais, Dārul-Kutubil-‘Ilmiyyah, Beirut, Lebanon, First Edition (1996)]
Treachery of the Disbelievers and the Incident of Rajī‘ – Ṣafar 4 A.H.
These were days of grave danger for the Muslims and the Holy
Book Series: The Life & Character of the Seal of the Prophets (Volume 2)
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