Mubahila ( imprecation) is an event towards the end of ninth year, Prophet (saw) sent his official letters of office of prophethood to tribes around. One such letter was send to Bishop of Najran, Yemen, it concluded in invitation to Islam or exercise religious freedom under Islamic government.
The Bishop send 14 members as representative to Madina to discuss the issue with Prophet (saw), the deputation was headed by Abdul Masih Aaquib, Abdul Haris ibn Alqama and Saiyed. The discussed the issue with Prophet (saw) who invited them to Islam as truthful messenger from same God who sent Jesus (as) aforetime for guidance, in case they dont accept Islam they have to accept the conditions of exercise of religious freedom in accordance to Islamic rules ( payment of Jizya).
They began to inquire from Prophet (saw) about his belief in Jesus (as), about what Islam says about Jesus (as). They were not convinced with reply of Jesus (as) not being son of God rather just be messenger and prophet of God.
As counter question, the representatives put question about who the father of Jesus (as) was? Since they too knew Islam believes in virgin and miraculous conception of Mary (as). They put this question deliberately to get reply 'no one', thus they can conclude that if no one fathered Jesus (as) implies that he was son of God.
God revealed the following verse of Qur'an as a reply for them, which would put stop to their counter questions:
[Quran 3:59] Inna ma-sala Isa inda Allah kama-sali Aadama khalqahu min turabinn summa qala lahu kun fayakun
Indeed, the example of Jesus to Allah is like that of Adam. He created Him from dust; then He said to him, "Be," and he was.
[Quran 3:60] Alhaqqu min Rabbika fala takun min almumtarin
The truth is from your Lord, so do not be among the doubters.
Thus, this bought an end to their counter question, they wanted to imply that since Jesus (as) had no father would imply he was son of God. God replied in eyes of God, Jesus (as) was in likeness of Adam (as). If they go by their beliefs than Adam (as) had greater right to be son of God since he had niehter father nor mother.
This too could not convince them. Lately, the following verse was revealed to Prophet (saw) as last option possible:
[Qur'an 3:61] Faman haajjaka fihi mim ba'di majaa'aka min alilmi faqul ta'aalu nadu abna'ana wa abna'akum wa nisa'ana wa nisa'akum wa anfusana wa anfusakum summa nabtahil fanajal la'anat Allahi ala alkazibin!
Then whoever (Christians of Najran, Yemen) argues with you (Prophet Mohammed) about it after [this] knowledge has come to you - say, "Come, let us call our sons (Imam Hasan and Imam Husain) and your sons, our women (Fatima Zahra) and your women, ourselves ( Prophet Mohammed and Imam Ali) and yourselves, then supplicate earnestly [together] and invoke the curse of Allah upon the liars [among us]."
They, were asked to assemble with their sons, women and selves and curse each other and if Prophet (saw) was liar there curse would fall on him and vice versa.
Note, herein Prophet (saw) had an option to take more then one woman, and more one who would be like him ( his self). He took just his daughter and cousin although there was an option but with condition. It implies that no one was equivalent to his self except Ali (as) though other had desires to be taken, also no other woman was competant enough except Fatima (as).
Once, the Christian deputation accepted the imprecation contest, Salman Farsi (ra) was asked to make arragement and a stage. On 24th Dhul Hajja 9th Hijri, Prophet (saw) bought them (the aforetold persons), the Christian deputations was awestruck and spellbound to see the illuminating personalities. They became sure enough that if these people utter curses against them they would perish away.
Abdul Haris ibn Alqama exclaimed: "Verily I see a divine light on the face of our combatants; I am beholding such faces among them as can make the mountains move from their spots if they pray to God. So beware! Never try to contest with them, otherwise you will perish and the entire nation of Christians will succumb to extinction!"
Later, they signed a treaty to live as Christians and exercise religious freedon within Islamic government in return for Islamic tax 'Jizya'.
Day of triumph, Eid Mubahila Mubarak!!!
The Bishop send 14 members as representative to Madina to discuss the issue with Prophet (saw), the deputation was headed by Abdul Masih Aaquib, Abdul Haris ibn Alqama and Saiyed. The discussed the issue with Prophet (saw) who invited them to Islam as truthful messenger from same God who sent Jesus (as) aforetime for guidance, in case they dont accept Islam they have to accept the conditions of exercise of religious freedom in accordance to Islamic rules ( payment of Jizya).
They began to inquire from Prophet (saw) about his belief in Jesus (as), about what Islam says about Jesus (as). They were not convinced with reply of Jesus (as) not being son of God rather just be messenger and prophet of God.
As counter question, the representatives put question about who the father of Jesus (as) was? Since they too knew Islam believes in virgin and miraculous conception of Mary (as). They put this question deliberately to get reply 'no one', thus they can conclude that if no one fathered Jesus (as) implies that he was son of God.
God revealed the following verse of Qur'an as a reply for them, which would put stop to their counter questions:
[Quran 3:59] Inna ma-sala Isa inda Allah kama-sali Aadama khalqahu min turabinn summa qala lahu kun fayakun
Indeed, the example of Jesus to Allah is like that of Adam. He created Him from dust; then He said to him, "Be," and he was.
[Quran 3:60] Alhaqqu min Rabbika fala takun min almumtarin
The truth is from your Lord, so do not be among the doubters.
Thus, this bought an end to their counter question, they wanted to imply that since Jesus (as) had no father would imply he was son of God. God replied in eyes of God, Jesus (as) was in likeness of Adam (as). If they go by their beliefs than Adam (as) had greater right to be son of God since he had niehter father nor mother.
This too could not convince them. Lately, the following verse was revealed to Prophet (saw) as last option possible:
[Qur'an 3:61] Faman haajjaka fihi mim ba'di majaa'aka min alilmi faqul ta'aalu nadu abna'ana wa abna'akum wa nisa'ana wa nisa'akum wa anfusana wa anfusakum summa nabtahil fanajal la'anat Allahi ala alkazibin!
Then whoever (Christians of Najran, Yemen) argues with you (Prophet Mohammed) about it after [this] knowledge has come to you - say, "Come, let us call our sons (Imam Hasan and Imam Husain) and your sons, our women (Fatima Zahra) and your women, ourselves ( Prophet Mohammed and Imam Ali) and yourselves, then supplicate earnestly [together] and invoke the curse of Allah upon the liars [among us]."
They, were asked to assemble with their sons, women and selves and curse each other and if Prophet (saw) was liar there curse would fall on him and vice versa.
Note, herein Prophet (saw) had an option to take more then one woman, and more one who would be like him ( his self). He took just his daughter and cousin although there was an option but with condition. It implies that no one was equivalent to his self except Ali (as) though other had desires to be taken, also no other woman was competant enough except Fatima (as).
Once, the Christian deputation accepted the imprecation contest, Salman Farsi (ra) was asked to make arragement and a stage. On 24th Dhul Hajja 9th Hijri, Prophet (saw) bought them (the aforetold persons), the Christian deputations was awestruck and spellbound to see the illuminating personalities. They became sure enough that if these people utter curses against them they would perish away.
Abdul Haris ibn Alqama exclaimed: "Verily I see a divine light on the face of our combatants; I am beholding such faces among them as can make the mountains move from their spots if they pray to God. So beware! Never try to contest with them, otherwise you will perish and the entire nation of Christians will succumb to extinction!"
Later, they signed a treaty to live as Christians and exercise religious freedon within Islamic government in return for Islamic tax 'Jizya'.
Day of triumph, Eid Mubahila Mubarak!!!
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