Chief of the Prophets

Chief of the Prophets — Page 157

Chapter Seven 157 Muḥammad sa , Banū Muṣṭaliq embraced Islam. In this way, this blessed woman became a means for the physical as well as spiritual emancipation of the captives. The freeing of all the slaves by his companions clearly proves that the freedom of Juwairiyyah ra and her entrance in the blessed house of Muḥammad sa was considered a source of honour for the tribe. Their entrance into the company and figurative slavery of Muḥammad sa was a practical expression of their gratification. ‘Ᾱ’ishah ra says, “Hundreds of homes were liberated because of the blessings of Juwairiyyah ra. ” 1 The marriage of Muḥammad sa with Juwairiyyah ra provides clear proof of the fact that Muḥammad sa never liked to disgrace the chiefs of defeated enemies. 1 Ibni Hishām, Ghazwah of Banū Muṣṭaliq and Sunan Abī Dāwūd, Kitābul-Kahanah and Az-Zarqānī (Account of Juwairiyyah).