An Islamic Treasury of Virtues
5. Piety
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the Prophethood of Muhammad.” Abu Haritha,
attempting to explain himself, said, “These kings
have showered upon us much wealth and honour.
If we were to believe in Muhammad, they would
take everything away from us.”
(AL-TABARANI)
BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY
Along with his Companions, the Prophet set forth
for the field of Badr. Reaching a place called
Rauha, he addressed the Muslims and asked them
for their views. Abu Bakr spoke up, but the
Prophet did not give him his attention. Again he
asked them what they thought. And when Umar
spoke his mind, the Prophet paid him no attention
either. Once again he put the question. This time
Saad ibn Muadh Ansari arose. “Perhaps your
question is directed at us,” he said, to which the
Prophet replied in the affirmative. The reason for
the Prophet’s concern was that the Ansar had
sworn what was known as the Protection Oath,
according to which it was incumbent upon them to
protect the Prophet within the walls of Madinah.
Their oath did not, however, oblige them to travel
