Seerah Of Nabi (S.A.W) 203

Main Topic

An exploration of events surrounding the aftermath of the Battle of Khaybar, focusing on the three sunnah forms of walimah, the historical context of Bag-e-Fidak and its inheritance rulings, and the attempt by a Jewish woman to poison Nabi Sallallahu alayhi wasallam.

Key Lessons

• Forms of Walimah in the Sunnah: Walimah can be conducted by serving cooked meals, presenting milk to guests, or through a potluck-style gathering where guests bring available food items (as done after marrying Ma Safiyyah Radiyallahu anha).
• The Land of Fidak and Prophetic Inheritance: Prophets do not leave behind material inheritance for their heirs; whatever property they leave becomes sadaqah for the benefit of the Ummah. Hz. Abu Bakr Radiyallahu anhu upheld this ruling regarding Bag-e-Fidak in accordance with the Hadith, and Hz. Fatima Radiyallahu anha accepted this decision.
• Integrity of the Sahaba: Misinterpretations and polemics regarding historical events like Fidak are often used to sow doubt in Muslims' faith. A proper understanding of Islamic history clarifies that there was no personal conflict or usurpation between Hz. Abu Bakr Radiyallahu anhu and Hz. Fatima Radiyallahu anha.
• The Incident of the Poisoned Meat: A Jewish woman, Zainab bint Al-Harith, attempted to poison Nabi Sallallahu alayhi wasallam with a cooked sheep. Although Nabi Sallallahu alayhi wasallam pardoned her initially for the attempt on his own life, she was later executed under qisas after the companion Hz. Bishr bin Bara Radiyallahu anhu passed away from the poison.

Quranic/Hadith References

• Hadith on Prophetic Inheritance: Nabi Sallallahu alayhi wasallam stated that the fraternity of Prophets do not leave behind inheritance; what they leave behind is charity (sadaqah).
• Martyrdom of Nabi Sallallahu alayhi wasallam: Nabi Sallallahu alayhi wasallam mentioned in his final days that he felt the lingering effects of the poison from Khaybar, leading scholars such as Imam Zuhri Rahimahullah to hold that Nabi Sallallahu alayhi wasallam attained the rank of a Shaheed.

Practical Advice

• Gain sound knowledge of Islamic history and Aqeedah from reliable Ulama to safeguard Iman against doubts and misconceptions.
• Emulate the simplicity of the Sunnah in marriage celebrations and walimahs without unnecessary extravagance or financial burden.
• Practice forgiveness in personal matters while upholding divine justice when rights of others are violated.