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THE LIFE AND CHARACTER of the Seal of Prophets
(Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him)
Migration to Yathrab
Migration to Yathrab
The Holy Prophetsaw was shown a vision that one day he would have to leave Makkah and migrate to another place, and along with this, he was also shown the place of his migration, which was a place of orchards and springs. The full interpretation of this vision had not yet revealed itself to the Holy Prophet saw, and prior to an explanation, a prophet can also be mistaken in his interpretation of a situation. It is due to this reason that the Holy Prophet saw said:
The Holy Prophetsaw was shown a vision that one day he would have to leave Makkah and migrate to another place, and along with this, he was also shown the place of his migration, which was a place of orchards and springs. The full interpretation of this vision had not yet revealed itself to the Holy Prophetsaw, and prior to an explanation, a prophet can also be mistaken in his interpretation of a situation. It is due to this reason that the Holy Prophetsaw said:
Meaning, “My thought led me to believe that this place would be Yam amah or Ḥajar (which are two verdant places), but it turned out to be Yathrab.”
Meaning, “My thought led me to believe that this place would be Yamamah or Ḥajar (which are two verdant places), but it turned out to be Yathrab.”
As such, when Islam began to find popularity in Yathrab, it was then that the Holy Prophetsaw understood that his place of migration would be Yathrab, and not Yam amah or Ḥajar. After the meeting with the An sar had taken place and they had returned after a Bai‘at was taken in a defensive treaty and pact, the Holy Prophet saw instructed the Muslims that, “All of those who are able, should migrate to Yathrab.” Therefore, after a short time period, despite the many obstructions setup by the Quraish, a majority of the Muslims migrated, and many homes in Makkah were abandoned. Finally, only the Holy Prophetsaw, Ḥazrat Abu Bakrra, Ḥazrat ‘Alira, their families, or those weak people who were unable to migrate, or those who the Quraish prohibited from leaving, were left behind. All of these Mu hajirin stayed as guests in various homes belonging to the An sar in Mad inah, and remained as such until the Holy Prophet saw himself arrived to Mad inah and separate homes could gradually be arranged for the Mu hajirin. The people of Mad inah, who are referred to as the ‘An sar’ on account of their helping and giving protection to the Mu hajirin of the Holy Prophet saw , welcomed the Mu hajirin very passionately and treated them greater than their own brothers. As such, when the Holy Prophet saw migrated to Madinah, he found all the Muhajirin full of praise for the An sar.
The Prophet of God the Almighty in the Outfit of an Immigrant
As such, when Islam began to find popularity in Yathrab, it was then that the Holy Prophetsaw understood that his place of migration would be Yathrab, and not Yamamah or Ḥajar. After the meeting with the Ansar had taken place and they had returned after a Bai‘at was taken in a defensive treaty and pact, the Holy Prophetsaw instructed the Muslims that, “All of those who are able, should migrate to Yathrab.” Therefore, after a short time period, despite the many obstructions setup by the Quraish, a majority of the Muslims migrated, and many homes in Makkah were abandoned. Finally, only the Holy Prophetsaw, Ḥazrat Abu Bakrra, Ḥazrat ‘Alira, their families, or those weak people who were unable to migrate, or those who the Quraish prohibited from leaving, were left behind. All of these Muhajirin stayed as guests in various homes belonging to the Ansar in Madinah, and remained as such until the Holy Prophetsaw himself arrived to Madinah and separate homes could gradually be arranged for the Muhajirin. The people of Madinah, who are referred to as the ‘Ansar’ on account of their helping and giving protection to the Muhajirin of the Holy Prophetsaw, welcomed the Muhajirin very passionately and treated them greater than their own brothers. As such, when the Holy Prophetsaw migrated to Madinah, he found all the Muhajirin full of praise for the Ansar.
The Prophet of God the Almighty in the Outfit of an Immigrant
Now we come to that magnificent occurrence through which a new era began in Isl am, that is, the departure of the Holy Prophet saw from his beloved homeland and migration to Yathrab. The Islamic Year, known as Hijri, begun from this very revol utionary date. When all the Muslims had migrated to Mad inah, due to their previous actions, the Quraish suspected that the exile of all the Muslims in this way will surely bring about progress. In addition to this, they were also furious that this ‘prey’ h ad slipped their hands. Therefore, in their own manner, they thought that such a plan should be employed as will expunge this dispensation once and for all, so that retaliation to their cruelties no longer remains a possibility. The Holy Prophet saw was still in Makkah awaiting the permission of All ah the Exalted to migrate. The Makkans thought of this as a perfect opportunity, that all the Muslims have left and Mu ḥammadsaw is as if all alone without support. Therefore, they thought, such a plan should be de vised as puts an end to his life . As such, with this thought,
Now we come to that magnificent occurrence through which a new era began in Islam, that is, the departure of the Holy Prophetsaw from his beloved homeland and migration to Yathrab. The Islamic Year, known as Hijri, begun from this very revolutionary date. When all the Muslims had migrated to Madinah, due to their previous actions, the Quraish suspected that the exile of all the Muslims in this way will surely bring about progress. In addition to this, they were also furious that this ‘prey’ had slipped their hands. Therefore, in their own manner, they thought that such a plan should be employed as will expunge this dispensation once and for all, so that retaliation to their cruelties no longer remains a possibility. The Holy Prophetsaw was still in Makkah awaiting the permission of Allah the Exalted to migrate. The Makkans thought of this as a perfect opportunity, that all the Muslims have left and Muḥammadsaw is as if all alone without support. Therefore, they thought, such a plan should be devised as puts an end to his life. As such, with this thought, they gathered in their national place of consultation, that is, the Darun-Nadwah, and began to deliberate as to what should be done. There were approximately 100 men of the Quraish who partook in this deliberation and ‘Satan’ in the person of an aged man named Najdi Sheikh was also included. After the discussion on the current state of affairs, in the final stages of this deliberation, the following dialogue took place:
An Individual: Tie Muḥammad with iron chains and lock him up in a room that he may stay there until death overtakes him.
Sheikh Najdi: This idea is not appropriate, because when Muḥammad’s relatives and followers find out about this, they will surely attack and free him. Then this dispute will progress even further.
Another Individual: Exile Muḥammad. For if he is far from sight and leaves our city, then what do we care as to where he goes and what he does? At least our city will find deliverance from this disorder.
Sheikh Najdi: Have you not witnessed the sweet tongue, eloquent and enchanting speech of Muḥammad? If he leaves unharmed, then know well that some other tribe of Arabia will be lured into his deceit and will sweep forth against you and there shall be nothing you can do about it.
Hence, for some time, these mutual discussions continued and someone suggested one thing, while another suggested something else. Finally, Abu Jahl bin Hisham said: something, then do as this man proposes.
Abu Jahl: My opinion is that one young man should be selected from every tribe of the Quraish each, and they should be given swords. Then these people should attack Muḥammad together as one man, and murder him. In this manner, his blood shall be distributed throughout all the tribes of the Quraish, and the Banu ‘Abdi Manaf will not have the courage to fight all the people. They will have no choice but to accept his blood-money. As such, we shall pay that.
Sheikh Najdi: If there is a proposal, it is of this man, for all else is rubbish. If you wish to do something, then do as this man proposes. Therefore, everyone agreed to this proposition.
Therefore, everyone agreed to this proposition.
The Holy Qur’an has alluded to their consultation in the following words:
The Holy Qur’an has alluded to their consultation in the following words:
“And remember the time when the disbelievers plotted against thee that they might imprison thee or kill thee or expel thee from thy homeland. And they planned and Allāh also planned, and Allāh is the Best of planners.” [Al-Anfal (8:31)]
“And remember the time when the disbelievers plotted against thee that they might imprison thee or kill thee or expel thee from thy homeland. And they planned and Allāh also planned, and Allāh is the Best of planners.” [Al-Anfal (8:31)]
Here, these people finished deliberations to taint their filthy hands with the blood of the Holy Prophet saw, and there, through Gabrielas, Allah the Exalted informed His prophet of their evil intentions, and permitted him migration to Yathrab. He was instructed not to spend the following night in Makkah.
Here, these people finished deliberations to taint their filthy hands with the blood of the Holy Prophetsaw, and there, through Gabrielas, Allah the Exalted informed His prophet of their evil intentions, and permitted him migration to Yathrab. He was instructed not to spend the following night in Makkah.
Upon receiving this news, the Holy Prophet saw left his days and afternoon time. Ḥazrat ‘A’ishahra states that “It was Prophetsaw would come to visit Ḥazrat Abu Bakrra at our home time.” That day since the Holy Prophet saw came at an odd time covered his head with a mantle, Ḥazrat Abu Bakrra said, “It seems unusual about this day.” The Holy Pro phetsaw sought permission, said, “If there is a stranger here, please ask him to leave for responded, “O Messenger of All ah, these are your house -folk,” granted permission to migrate.” Ḥazrat Abu Bakrra, who was night, immediately said ,
Upon receiving this news, the Holy Prophetsaw left his home. These were summer days and afternoon time. Ḥazrat ‘A’ishahra states that “It was a custom that the Holy Prophetsaw would come to visit Ḥazrat Abu Bakrra at our home in the morning or evening time.” That day since the Holy Prophetsaw came at an odd time and in a state where he had covered his head with a mantle, Ḥazrat Abu Bakrra said, “It seems that there is something unusual about this day.” The Holy Prophetsaw sought permission, entered the home, and said, “If there is a stranger here, please ask him to leave for a moment.” Abu Bakrra responded, “O Messenger of Allah, these are your house-folk,” he said, “I have been granted permission to migrate.” Ḥazrat Abu Bakrra , who was in anticipation of this day and night, immediately said, in other words, “O Messenger of Allah will you take me along?” “Yes” he answered. Ḥazrat ‘A’ishahra says, “Until that day I had never seen a man cry in joy. But now I saw that as soon as the Holy Prophetsaw said ‘Yes’, Ḥazrat Abu Bakrra began to shed tears.” Then he said to the Holy Prophetsaw, “O Messenger of Allah! In preparation of migration, I have nourished two camels by feeding them the leaves of an acacia tree. Please accept one of them.” The Holy Prophetsaw said, “Indeed I shall, but for a price.” Abu Bakrra accepted, but in reluctance, and preparations for the migration began. Ḥazrat ‘A’ishahra states that: in other words, “O take me along?” “Yes” he answered. Ḥazrat ‘A’ishahra says, a man cry in joy. But now I saw that as soon as the Holy Prophet Bakrra began to shed tears.” Then he said to the Holy Prophet preparation of migration, I have nourished two camels by feeding acacia tree. Please accept one of them.” The Holy Prophet sa price.” Abu Bakrra accepted, but in reluctance, and preparations Ḥazrat ‘A’ishahra states that:
“We quickly prepared the necessities of travel, and packed some food in a vessel made of hide. Then my sister Asma’ took her girdle, or the ribbons tied on her back, and cut them into two pieces. She tied one piece to the food vessel, and one to the water vessel. For this reason, she is referred to as Dhatun-Niṭaqain or ‘the possessor of two girdles’”.
“We quickly prepared the necessities of travel, and packed some hide. Then my sister Asma’ took her girdle, or the ribbons tied two pieces. She tied one piece to the food vessel, and one to reason, she is referred to as Dhatun-Niṭaqain or ‘the possessor
Following thereafter, the Holy Prophetsaw returned home, after his settlement with Ḥazrat Abu Bakrra to leave Makkah that very night and to take refuge in the Cave of Thaur.
Following thereafter, the Holy Prophet saw returned home, after Abu Bakrra to leave Makkah that very night and to ta ke refuge
Taken from ‘The Life & Character of the Seal of Prophetssaw’ – Volume I by Hazrat Mirza Bashir Ahmad, M.A.ra, p.314-318.