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

536 THE LlVES OF THE SAHABAH ~,G!@@&j (Vol-I)
my foot on the dangling arm and pulled hard until (the skin gave way and) I
could cast the arm aside. (I)
The Bravery of Hadhrat Abu Dujaana Simaak bin
Harasha !!&3$3j' from the Ansaar
Hadhrat Abu Dujaana ~,G&&++ Takes a Sword from Rasulullaah @'@ and Fulfils its
Rights During the Battle of Uhud
Hadhrat Anas @,G&j reports that Rasulullaah took hold of a sword during
the Battle of Uhud and announced, "Who kill take this sword from me?" When
several Sahabah $BEw took the sword to have a look at it, Rasulullaah k%%
said, "(I am not giving it for looking) Who will take this sword and fulfil it
rights." This made everyone hesitate and it was Hadhrat Abu Dujaana Simaak bin
Harasha SWW who said, "I shall take it and fulfil its rights." He then used it to
efficiently kill the Mushrikeen. (2)
Hadhrat Zubayr bin Awwaam narrates that that Rasulullaah took
hold of a sword during the Battle of Uhud and announced, "Who will take this
sword and fulfil its rights." It was Hadhrat Abu Dujaana Simaak bin Harasha
3.EWj who said, "0 Rasulullaah $%%! I shall take it and fulfil its rights, but what
are its rights?" Rasulullaah @%% then handed the sword over to him and he left.
Hadhrat Zubayr @,G5
says that he followed Hadhrat Abu Dujaana B,GWj and
(saw that) he destroyed everything he used the sword on. He eventually came
across some Mushrikeen women at the foot of the mountain. Amongst them was
Hind who was reciting the following couplets (to incite the Mushrikeen men,
which meant):
"We are the daughters ofprominent people
Who walk on exquisite cushions
We wear musk on our heads
And are ready to embrace you when you arrive
We shafl however separate from you ifyou flee the battlefield
Separate in a manner after which there shall be no reconciliation"
When Hadhrat Abu Dujaana BGWj intended to attack her (because she was
an active participant in the battle), she started calling (for help) to the
battlefield.'However, no one came to her assistance. He then left her. Hadhrat
Zubayr @,GW said to him, "I have been extremely impressed by everything I
have seen you do besides the fact that you did not kill that woman." Hadhrat
Abu Dujaana ?BGW said, "When no one responded to her call for help, I did
not want the sword of Rasulullaah E@@ to strike a helpless woman." (3)
Hadhrat Zubayr @,WiG
narrates, "During the Battle of Uhud, Rasulullaah @%&
took hold of a sword and announced, 'Who will take this sword with its rights.'
I said, 'I shall, 0 Rasulullaah W!! Rasulullaah @@ ignored me and again
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(I) Ibn Is'haaq, as quoted in AlBidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vo1.3 Pg.287).
(2) Ahmad and Muslims, as quoted in A/ Bidaaya wan Nihaaya (VoP.4 Pg.15). Ibn Sa'd (Vo1.3 Pg.101)
has also reported the narration.
(3) Bazzaar, narrating from reliable sources, as confirmed by Haythami (Vo1.6 Pg.109).