The Life & Character of the Seal of Prophets (sa) - Volume I — Page 306
Seal of the Prophets - Volume I 306 Zurārah ra. Both of them were cousins, and As‘ad had become Muslim. For this reason Sa‘d bin Mu‘ādh would not approach him personally so as to prevent a dispute. As such, he said to another one of his relatives, Usaid bin Al-Ḥuḍair, “I am somewhat embarrassed to say anything due to As‘ad bin Zurārah, but you go and stop Muṣ‘ab from spreading this irreligiousness. Tell As‘ad as well that this way of life is not right. ” Usaid was from the revered chieftains of the ‘Abdul-Ashhal tribe, and his father had remained the leader of the entire Aus tribe during the Battle of Bu‘āth. After Sa‘d bin Mu‘ādh, Usaid bin Al-Ḥuḍair possessed significant influence within his tribe. Therefore, upon the encouragement of Sa‘d, he went to Muṣ‘ab bin ‘Umair ra and As‘ad bin Zurārah. He addressed Muṣ‘ab ra in a tone of anger, saying, “Why do you make our people irreligious? Abstain from this or the outcome shall not be pleasant!” Before Muṣ‘ab ra could answer, Asa‘d ra softly told Muṣ‘ab ra , “He is a very powerful chieftain of his tribe, speak to him very sympathetically and lovingly. ” Therefore, Muṣ‘ab ra addressed him in a very respectful and loving tone, and said, “Do not be angry, rather be so kind as to sit and listen to what we have to say with a cool heart, then you may formulate your opinion. ” Usaid found this to be a logical proposition and sat down. Muṣ‘ab ra recited the Holy Qur’ān to him and enlightened him of Islāmic teachings very benevolently. Usaid was so moved that he accepted Islām right away, and said, “There is such a man behind me that if he converts, our entire tribe will accept Islām, wait here, I shall send him. ” After this Usaid ra left, and by some excuse, he sent Sa‘d bin Mu‘ādh to Muṣ‘ab bin ‘Umair ra and As‘ad bin Zurārah ra. Sa‘d bin Mu‘ādh came and furiously said to As‘ad bin Zurārah ra , “Look here Asa‘d, indeed, you are misusing your family relations and this is not right. ” Upon this, in the same manner as before, Muṣ‘ab ra tenderly and lovingly cooled him down and said, “Take a seat here and listen to what I have to say. If then, there is something objectionable, you may reject it. ” Sa‘d responded, “Alright, this appeal seems to be rational. ” Resting his spear, he took a seat, and in the same manner, Muṣ‘ab ra recited the Holy Qur’ān to him and expounded Islāmic principles in his very attractive manner. It was not long before this idol also submitted. Therefore, as per the custom, Sa‘d bathed and recited the Kalimah Shahādah. After this, Sa‘d bin Mu‘ādh ra and Usaid bin Al-Ḥuḍair ra went to their tribesmen and Sa‘d ra inquired of them in a particular Arabian manner, “O Banī ‘Abdul-Ashhal, how do you find me?” They all answered in unison, “You are our leader and the son of our leader. We have full trust in you. ” Sa‘d ra responded, “Then I have nothing to do with you until you believe in Allāh and His Messenger. ” After this, Sa‘d ra explained the principles of Islām to them, and evening had not yet