Zayd: The Rose That Bloomed in Captivity by Resit Haylamaz

Author:Resit Haylamaz [Haylamaz, Resit]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Juvenile Nonfiction, Religion, islam
ISBN: 9781597846707
Google: UhdRCwAAQBAJ
Publisher: Tughra Books
Published: 2011-09-16T23:42:52.109521+00:00

6 Abu’l-Faraj, Sifatu’s-Safwah, 1/381

7 Bukhari, at-Tarihu’l-Kabir, 3/379

8 In the early days, prayers consisted of two Raqats (parts) and were performed twice a day, before sunrise and after sunset.

9 Haysame, Majmau’z-Zawaid, 8/171

Zayd’s Mission at Badr

The battle of Badr was an important cornerstone for Islam. During this confrontation of the utmost significance, Zayd would prove himself by pleasing the noble Messenger of God. Many years of effort used up on Zayd had not gone to waste. This was the first time the Prophet and his companions would breathe in comfort. For many years, they had been subjected to harassments, insults, and tortures, yet permission to fight had not been granted by God. This was the day of reckoning. God had finally given them permission to defend themselves. It was time to strike a blow onto the ruthless arm of the nonbeliever. At last, faith had prevailed over tyranny, and the Prophet’s army attained victory over falsehood.

Immediately after the battle, the good news had to be conveyed to the people of Medina. The noble Messenger appointed Zayd Ibn Haritha and Abdullah Ibn Rawaha to this mission. These two names would be honored with the commandership of a future army which would be sent to the battle of Muta.

Quickly, they rode to Medina. As they announced the victory at Badr with excitement, they declared the deaths of prominent Quraysh leaders such as Utba, Shayba, and Abu Jahl.

The news was implausible; these notorious individuals who were defeated at Badr had always overpowered anyone that confronted them, and their wishes were people’s commands. The news had formed a chilling shock amongst those whose hearts had been darkened with enmity. If everything they heard was true, then the infamous tyrants of Quraysh would not be returning to Mecca anymore. Tyranny was about to be buried into history along with those who carried it like an adornment. In those days, news such as this was hard to swallow; Usama the son of Zayd became the people’s voice when he asked: “Oh my dear father…is it really true!”

Zayd stroked his son’s head with compassion and explained, commencing with an oath: “By God, I have spoken the truth my son!”

Neither the people of Medina nor Mecca could believe their ears. They were all in a state of shock as the famous poet, Ka’ab Ibn Ashraf quickly stood up and shouted: “Is this true? Did Muhammad really defeat those men you mention?”

He could not comprehend the fact that the Quraysh had lost so many significant men. He kept on repeating the words: “How could this be …how could this be?”

Then he continued:

“They are the nobles of the Arabs and leaders of their people. If Muhammad had indeed defeated them, then without doubt, a place under the ground is more blessed than on top.”10

He was displaying his disappointment as he became hysterical upon hearing the news.

10 Taberi, Tarihu’t-Taberi, 2/52

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