Hayatus Sahabah - The Lives of the Sahabah - Part 1 of 3

THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH &!%%%3 (Vol:l) 169
In fact they were so intent on fighting the Muslims that they had arrived with (all
their resources and even) those camels that were close to giving birth and those
that had just given birth.
Rasulullaah @%$ said, "I have not come to fight anyone, but wish only to perform
umrah. (It is surprising thal the Quraysh want to fight because) Fighting has
already weakened them and caused them much harm. If they want, we are
prepared to enter into a treaty with them for a period. During this period, they
should not interfere with my efforts on the people. If I dominate over the people
(if they accept Islaam), the Quraysh have the choice of entering into the Deen
which the others have entered into. On the other hand, if people get the upper
hand over me, the Quraysh will have no worries. However, if the Quraysh refuse.
(to accept Islaam and insist on fighting), then I swear by the Being in whose
control my life lies, I shall fight them for the sake of this Deen until either my
head is separated from my neck or this Deen of Allaah flourishes."
Budayl told Rasulullaah @% that he would convey this message to the Quraysh.
He then left and when he met with the Quraysh. He said to them, "We have just
come from that man and have heard him say something. If you wish us to convey
it to you, I shall oblige." Some foolish persons present said, "We have no need to
be told anything about him." However, some intelligent ones said, "Tell us what
you heard." Budayl then continued to tell them everything Rasulullaah had
told him.
Urwa bin Mas'ood's Meeting with Rasulullaah @@!
Urwa bin Mas'ood then stood up and said, "0 people! Am I not like a father unto
you?" "Indeed," they replied. He added, "And are you not like my children?"
"Certainly," they responded. He asked further, "Do you have any doubts about
me?" "Of course not," they asserted. Urwa asked, "Are you not aware of the fact
that I mustered the support of the people of Ukaaz to assist you but when they
refused, I presented myself with my family, my children and all who would obey
me?" ''We are well aware of that," they agreed.
Urwa then said to them, "He (Rasulullaah @%) has presented a fine proposal.
Accept it and allow me to negotiate with him." When they agreed that he
negotiate with Rasulullaah @%, Urwa met with Rasulullaah and started the
negotiation process. When Rasulullaah @@ told Urwa what he had told ~udail,
Urwa said, "0 Muhammad! If you ever annihilate your people, have you ever
heard of any Arab before you who has annihilated his family? Nevertheless, if
matters take the other course (if the Quraysh get the upper hand) then 1 do not
see a group of loyal and trustworthy people around you. I see a mixed lot around
. who are prone to desert you and leave you all alone." At this, Hadhrat Abu Bakr
!W&& said to Urwa, "Go suck Laat's genitals! Will we ever desert Rasulullaah
and leave him by himselfl" "Who is this?" asked Urwa. "He is Abu Bakr," was
the reply. Urwa responded by saying, "I swear by the Being in whose control is
my life! Had it not been for a favour that I owe you and which I have not yet