The Muaym Mission

Message of Peace - Justice P K Shamsuddin

Muaym then proceeded to the Meccan camp and informed them that Banu Qurayza had repented their violation of the covenant with Mohammed and they were trying to appease Mohammed. He also advised them not to send their men to the tribe of Qurayza apprehending that Banu Qurayza might cheat them and leave them to Mohammed who would in turn execute them. Thereafter Muaym proceeded to the camp of Gatafan and warned of the serious consequences if they may have to face the Meccan defeat. The leaders of the Meccans and Gatafan began to ponder over the matter. Abu Sufian sent a message to Kab the leader of Banu Qurayza asking him to advance an attack on Mohammed’s army, promising that the Meccan army also will simultaneously attack Mohammed. This messenger was sent back with the message that the next day was the day of Sabbath and the Jews would neither fight nor work.  

From the context of Banu Qurayza, Abu Sufian came to the conclusion that the words of Muaym were true. However, he again tried to persuade them to attack Mohammed asking them to hold Sabbath for another day, since attacking Mohammed has become extremely necessary according to them. Abu Sufian also warned them that unless they join the Meccans in the battle, he will declare the pact with them invalid and submit them to the Meccan attack. When Banu Qurayza heard of the message of Abu Sufian they reiterated their decision not to violate Sabbath reminding the messenger of the divine wrath. Further, they demanded security and guarantee to their future security. Their response dissipated more doubt in the mind of Abu Sufian regarding the report of Muaym. He discussed the problem with the leaders of Gatafan and found the great discomfort and the reluctance of these tribes to fight.

Thus, the plan of the Muslims worked. Further, on the same night a strong wind blew and there was heavy rain fall. Thunder deafened them and lightning was blunting. In the wild storm the tent of the Meccans fell down and brought havoc in the Meccan camps.  It struck fear in their hearts and they thought that the Muslims would use the opportunity to attack them. Tulayhah Ibn Khuwayhah was the first one to openly advise the Meccans and their alliance to flee for their lives. Abu Sufian also endorsed this suggestion and thereupon the army of the Meccans started to withdraw. The storm continued and all the Meccan allies also withdrew from Mediana.

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