Hazrat Zainab — Page 19
19 5 A PRECIous RANSom Hadrat Zainab ra was still living in Makkah at this time. At the Battle of Badr the Muslims defeated the Makkans and some of the disbelievers were held as captives. Hadrat Abul- ‘ As ra was among those taken captive. When the news of their captivity reached Makkah the relatives of the captives sent ransom to gain their release. Hadrat Zainab ra gave her brother-in-law the garnet necklace that was a wedding gift from her mother. She offered her valuable necklace to be used as ransom to gain freedom for Hadrat Abul-‘ As ra. When the Holy Prophet sa saw the necklace among the