Chief of the Prophets

Chief of the Prophets — Page 110

Chapter Six 110 the heart of Muḥammad sa. In reality, it was a great favour upon those prisoners because services done in captivity according to the local rules did not deserve any remuneration, but they were awarded freedom in lieu of that. 1 The success of the Muslims in this battle disheartened the disbelievers and washed away their hopes. The Jews and the surrounding tribes also realized the strength of Islam, and were awed by the Muslims. The disbelievers of Madīnah seeing this extraordinary and grand victory of Muḥammad sa accepted Islam. ‘Abdullāh bin Ubayy bin Salūl, a distinguished and well-known chieftain of Banū Khazraj outwardly became a Muslim, but remained an enemy at heart until his death. 1 For a detailed discussion regarding the issue of slavery, see Sīrat Khātamun- Nabiyyīn, Urdu edition, published by Islam International Publications, 1996, p. 378 to 406.