Main Topic
An account of the Expedition of Hazrat Amr bin Umayyah al-Damri (RA) during the fifth year after Hijrah, highlighting the failed assassination plot against Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) and the contrast between divine protection through tawakkul and modern worldly security.
Key Lessons
- Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) moved freely among his people without bodyguards or security because of complete trust and reliance upon Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala.
- True peace and security come from fear of Allah (Taqwa) and Tawakkul; those who lack fear of Allah live in constant fear of creation despite high security.
- Divine revelation alerted Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) to the evil intention of the Bedouin assassin before any harm could be done.
- The noble character, forgiveness, and prophetically revealed insights of Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) inspired his enemies to accept Islam.
Quranic/Hadith References
- Surah Al-Layl (Ayat 12): "Wa inna lana lal akhirati wal ula" — illustrating Allah's complete control over both the Hereafter and the dunya, exemplified in how Fir'aun was destroyed despite his vast army while Hazrat Yusuf (AS) was preserved in the well.
Practical Advice
- Cultivate genuine fear of Allah and Tawakkul to free the heart from anxiety and fear of created things.
- Reflect on the simplicity and accessibility of Nabi (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) and the Sahaba (RA) when considering leadership and personal status.
- Respond to hostility with wisdom and forgiveness whenever possible, as noble character opens hearts to the truth of Deen.
Hazrat Moulana Dawood Seedat Saheb