An Outline of Early Islamic History — Page 43
43 Chapter 10 Medina Faces Threat of Invasion But Medina was again in great danger. A few days after the battle of Badr, Salim and Ghatfan tribes raised a big army at Qarqaratul Kadar. It was to invade Medina. The Prophet set out with a party of his companions. When he reached the plain of Al - Kadar, t he enemy had dispersed. Some two months later Abu Sufiyan entered the Medina valley with two hundred armed Quresh. At night he met Salam bin Mushkam, the chief of Banu Nadhir, the Jewish tribe. He requested their help against the Prophet. The Jewish chief agreed. Next day Abu Suf iyan’s party raided valley Ariz. He burnt down some date - trees and a few huts. He killed two men and then retired. He was chased by the Prophet but he made off in haste leaving behind many bags of barley porridge. During this year, another great even took place. It was the marriage of Fatima , the daughter of the Prophet. He loved her dearly. Ali applied for her hand at the instance of Abu Bakr and Imar. It was granted. The marriage ceremony was a simple affair. Lady Fatima’s dower was made up of a few things – a head cover, a leather cushion, a bag and a grinding stone. The Prophet prayed for the couple thus: “O Lord, bless them between themselves, bless them in their relations with others and bless them in their