News came to Mohammad that the tribes of Banu Mustaliq
were mobilizing for war and instigating the Arab chance to kill Mohammed under
the leadership of Al Haris Ibin Abu Dirar. Thereupon Mohammed hastened to
strike and take them by surprise. Two divisions of Al Mohajerun and Al Ansar, led
by Abu Bakr and Sad Ibn Iubadah, responded to Mohammed’s call. The allies of
Banu Al Mustaliq ran away on hearing the advance of the Muslim army. Banu Ali
Mustaliq was encircled by the Muslim army. In the encounter that followed, the
Muslims lost Isam Ibin Al Khattah, who was killed accidentally by a Muslim. Banu
Al Mustaliq lost ten men. Ultimately, Al Mustaliq realized that it would be
better for them to surrender to the Muslim army. They were seized captives and
their cattle confiscated.
Umar
Ibn Al Katab had a servant charged with the care of horses. After the campaign of
Banu Al Mustaliq, this servant clashed with one of the Al Khazreb’s tribesmen.
During the quarrel the Khazreb men called Al Ansar for help. The other called for
help from Al Muhajiroon. Abdulla Ibn Ubayy, who had accompanied the Muslim army
on the expectation of booty of war, rose when he heard the call and venting his
old hatred for Mohajiron and Mohammed attached to Ansar. Mohammed said to Ansar,
“Indeed Al Mohajiron have not only crowded at here that even on our homes. The
case of our hospitality to them has been nothing short of the common case. Bilal
said, “Surely when we return to Medina the stronger party shall host the
evacuation of the other. Such is the fate that you have decreed with your own hands.
You have allowed the Muslims to occupy your land. You have willingly shared your
luck with them. By God if you could only deny these privileges they would have
to leave you alone and seek somebody else’s help.” This speech was soon
reported to Mohammed. Umar suggested that Bilal be sent to trial. Mohammed but declined
this suggestion of Umar and said “Oh Umar, what would the city think if they heard
that Mohammed has begun to kill his own companion.” Still, Mohammed thought that unless some
resolute action has been taken the situation will worsen.
Ubbay
heard that his speech was reported to Mohammed and he rushed to Mohammed to deny
the report. Mohammed and the Muslim army returned to Medina. Ubbay could not however
reconcile himself with his hatred and resentment to Mohammed and his companions.
It was at this time the following verses were revealed. (Contd.)
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