The Life & Character of the Seal of Prophets (sa) - Volume II — Page 171
IV - Battle of Badr, Establishment of the Islāmic Empire and Destruction of the Chieftains of the Quraish 171 Ṣafwān said, “I take responsibility for your debts and for your children. You must go and carry out this work in some way. ” Hence, this plan was settled and ‘Umair took leave of Ṣafwān. Upon reaching home, ‘Umair boiled a sword in poison and set out from Makkah. When he reached Madīnah, Ḥaḍrat ‘Umar ra who was very intelligent in such matters, became apprehensive. He immediately went to the Holy Prophet sa and informed him that ‘Umair had come and that he was apprehensive in this regard. The Holy Prophet sa instructed him to bring ‘Umair. Ḥaḍrat ‘Umar ra went to bring ‘Umair, but before leaving, he told the Companions that he was going to bring ‘ Umair in order to meet the Holy Prophet sa , however, he doubted his intentions and they should go and sit with the Holy Prophet sa , and remain vigilant. After this, Ḥaḍrat ‘Umar ra brought ‘Umair and arrived in the presence of the Holy Prophet sa. The Holy Prophet sa kindly asked ‘Umair to sit next to him and inquired, “How have you come ‘Umair?” ‘Umair responded, “My son has been made a prisoner at your hand. I have come to obtain his release. ” The Holy Prophet sa said, “Why then have you hung this sword upon your shoulder?” He responded, “What do you ask of the sword? Did the swords do us any good at Badr?” The Holy Prophet sa urged, “Tell me the truth as to why you have come. ” “As I have just mentioned,” he said, “I have come to obtain the release of my son. ” The Holy Prophet sa said, “Well then, in other words, you have not hatched a conspiracy with Ṣafwān in the courtyard of the Ka‘bah?” ‘Umair was thrown aback, but managed to regain himself and said, “I have made no such conspiracy. ” The Holy Prophet sa said, “Did you not conspire to kill me? But remember, God shall not afford you the ability to reach me. ” ‘Umair went into a state of deep reflection and said: “You speak the truth, we did in fact conspire as you have mentioned. It seems however, as if God is with you, Who has informed you of our intentions. For there was no third individual present among us, when Ṣafwān and I were discussing this matter. Perhaps Allāh brought about this plan of ours in order to make me believe. I believe in you with a sincere heart. ” The Holy Prophet sa was pleased of the acceptance of ‘Umair and said to the Companions, “Now he is your brother. Instruct him in the teachings of Islām and release his prisoner. ” Therefore, ‘Umair bin Wahb ra became a Muslim and it was not long before he progressed distinctly in his faith and sincerity. Ultimately, he became so captivated by the light of truth that he urged the Holy Prophet sa to permit him to go to Makkah, so that he could preach to the people there.