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The Return Journey to Medina |
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It was time to leave Jiranah for Mecca. As soon as Prophet Muhammad (sa) arrived in Mecca he offered Umra, the lesser pilgrimage, after which he returned to Medina to await the birth of his child. Medina was but a few miles away when Urwah, from the tribe of Thakif, caught up with the Prophet (sa), he had be amongst those present at the signing of the Treaty at Hudaybiyah and had been in Yemen during the recent encounter. |
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Upon reaching Jiranah, the Prophet (sa) found Budhayl had arranged for the captives -- six thousand women and children -- to be lodged in a very large enclosure protected from the sun. The captives had been well cared for and their needs met, however, it was noticeable that most were in need of new clothing so he gave a Khuzahite some silver from the spoils of war, and sent him to Mecca to buy new robes for each of them. |
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The days of Ramadan were now complete and the joyous congregation of Muslims was able to offer their thanksgiving at their beloved Ka'ba, it was indeed one of the most happiest times they had ever experienced. |
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The Death of Ubayd Allah, Son of Jahsh |
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A month or so before Ramadan, news reached Medina that Ubayd Allah, the son of Jahsh had died. Before Ubayd Allah's conversion he had been a Christian but when he and his wife Umm Habibah, Abu Sufyan's daughter converted to Islam, they had been among those that migrated to Abyssinia to escape persecution. However, much to Umm Habibah's deep distress her husband reverted to Christianity and died as such. |
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Soon after their return, Lady Ayesha was taken ill and during this time the slanderous lies the hypocrites concocted started to circulate throughout the City. |
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