Battle of Wadi Al-Qura

This battle took place after Khaybar, and the inhabitants of this valley were Jews. The Prophet Muhammad invited them to Islam, but they refused except to fight. They chose three of their men to lead the charge one after the other. One of them emerged for battle, and he was killed by Zubair ibn al-Awam. Then another one emerged, and he was killed by Ali ibn Abi Talib. Finally, another one came forward, and he was killed by Abu Dujana. The battle raged on between the two armies, and the Muslims fought them until evening. Eleven Jews were killed, and the victory was with the Muslims.

The Jews sought peace and left the land, date palms, gardens, and orchards in their hands, allowing them to work on it as brothers to the Jews of Khaybar. In another version, The Messenger of Allah allowed the Jews to keep the lands of the valley, orchards, and gardens in their hands, where they could work and pay rent. Some say that the Jews were besieged for several nights before returning to Medina. Initially, it was considered part of the campaigns in which fighting occurred.

The Agreement with the People of Taima

When the people of Taima learned about what the Prophet Muhammad did with the people of Khaybar, Wadi al-Qura, they offered to pay tribute. They settled in their lands, and one of their slaves, Al-Aswad, who used to travel to the Messenger of Allah, was killed while dismounting his camel when an arrow struck him.

The people said, "He is in paradise". However, the Messenger of Allah said, "No, I swear by the One in whose hand is my soul, the cloak that he took from Khaybar's spoils will be a source of fire for him".

The Prophet's Return to Medina and the Morning Incident

When the Prophet Muhammad and his companions neared Medina one night, he asked if anyone could take responsibility for guarding the dawn prayer. Bilal offered to do it, and the Prophet Muhammad went to sleep along with his companions. Bilal prayed as much as he could during the night. He leaned against a camel and faced the dawn, but he fell asleep, and the Prophet and his companions did not wake up until the sun had risen. The Prophet was the first to wake up and ask Bilal what had happened.

Bilal replied, "I took the same liberty with myself that you did". The Prophet acknowledged this and smiled. In another narration, the Prophet turned to Abu Bakr al-Siddiq and said, "Satan came to Bilal while he was standing in prayer and kept lulling him to sleep, just as one lulls a child until he fell asleep". The Prophet then called Bilal, and he reported to the Prophet what he had said to Abu Bakr. Abu Bakr affirmed his belief in the Prophet Muhammad.

Departure from the Valley and the Reminder of Prayer

The Prophet and the people continued their journey, and he led them on a camel. When they reached a place, he dismounted, performed ablution, and ordered Bilal to call for the prayer. In another version, they saddled their camels and left. In yet another version, the people woke up in a panic, and the Prophet ordered them to ride until they left the valley, saying, "This is a valley inhabited by devils".

When the Prophet finished his address, he said, "If you forget the prayer, perform it when you remember it, for Allah says, 'Establish the prayer for My remembrance.' In another narration, it is mentioned that Allah has taken our souls. If He wanted, He could have returned them at a different time. So, if one of you misses the prayer or forgets it and remembers it later, pray it at its prescribed time. It is said that this incident took place when they were returning from Wadi al-Qura, Hunayn, or Tabuk.

Khalid ibn al-Walid's Night Guard and Morning Incident

Some might argue that there's no harm in polygamy, indicating this from a reference in Hudaibiya. It is reported that Ibn Mas'ud said, "We joined the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, during the time of Hudaibiya". In another narration, "When we were returning from the expedition of Hudaibiya, the Prophet, peace be upon him, asked, 'Who will guard us tonight?' I said, 'I will, O Messenger of Allah.' He replied, 'You sleep.' He repeated this question several times, and each time, I answered, I will.

Finally, the Prophet, peace be upon him, said, 'Then you.' I guarded them until the break of dawn. When the first light of morning appeared, the Prophet, peace be upon him, said, 'You were sleeping.' I responded, 'I did sleep.' We were awakened only when the sun's heat blazed upon us. There will be more on this topic regarding the scholars' differing opinions in the context of the Tabuk expedition, as mentioned by Ibn Hajar".

Khalid ibn al-Walid, Amr ibn al-As, and Uthman ibn Talha's Acceptance of Islam

Khalid ibn al-Walid, Amr ibn al-As, and Uthman ibn Talha al-Hajbi accepted Islam during the period between Hudaibiya and the Umrah al-Qada. Some argue it was after the Umrah. Khalid ibn al-Walid stated, "When Allah, in His wisdom, intended what was best for me, He instilled Islam in my heart, and my guidance came near. I realized that I had witnessed all these situations involving Muhammad. Therefore, I should not witness anything except his return (to the fold of Islam). I felt within myself that I was worth nothing, but Muhammad was appearing. However, when it came to Umrah al-Qada, I stayed away and did not witness his arrival. My brother, al-Walid ibn al-Walid, went in with him, and he looked for me but did not find me. So, he wrote me a letter in which he began.

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

He then wrote, After this, I have not seen anything more astonishing than your hesitation towards Islam and your limited intellect.

He also stated that the matter of Islam is something unknown to everyone, and the Prophet, peace be upon him, inquired about Khalid, saying, Where is Khalid? His companions replied Allah would bring him.

The Prophet Muhammad said peace be upon him and that Islam, like his, is beyond anyone's comprehension. If he aligns his interests with the Muslims against the polytheists, it would be better for him. We have considered him over others.

So, Khalid, the brother of al-Walid, should consider what he has missed. When I received his letter, I was inspired to go out, and I had a strong desire for Islam. The Prophet's words encouraged me, and I saw in a dream that I was in a barren, narrow land, but when I emerged, I found myself in a spacious, green territory. When we gathered to leave for Madinah, I met Safwan and said, O Abu Wahb, do you not see that Muhammad has become prominent among the Arabs and non-Arabs? If we go to him and follow him, his honor would be our honor.

Safwan replied, If there was no one left but me, I would never follow him. I said This is the man who killed his own father and brother at Badr. When I met Ukkasha ibn Abi Muait, I said the same thing to him as I did to Safwan, and he gave a similar response.

I then met Uthman ibn Talha, who is known as Al-Hajbi, and said to him, This is a close friend of mine. I intended to remind him of his past but stopped short of mentioning the details of his father's death, that his father, Talha, and his uncle, Uthman, died, as well as his four brothers, Masafi, Al-Jalas, Al-Harith, and Kulab.

They all perished on the Day of Uhud, as previously mentioned. I did not wish to bring this up to him. Finally, I said, And what about me? He replied We are like a fox in its hole. If we put any pressure on it, it will come out. I also told him what I had said to Safwan and Ukkasha and requested that he keep our conversation confidential. He replied I will not mention it to anyone. Later, when we reached the suburbs of Madinah, we halted, and the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, was informed about us. 

He came to meet us, and we were sitting under the shade of our saddles. He called Khalid. I replied, Here I am, O Messenger of Allah. I arose and went to him, and he smiled at me. I greeted him with the salutation given to prophets, and he responded with a free face. I said, I bear witness to the fact that there is no god but Allah, and you are the Messenger of Allah.

He replied, All praise is due to Allah, who has guided you. I knew you had intelligence, and I was hoping that you would not enter the fold of Islam except with goodness. O Messenger of Allah, pray to Allah to forgive me for the things I have witnessed against you.

The Prophet, peace be upon him, replied, Islam cancels out whatever occurred before it. This means that previous sins are wiped away when one embraces Islam. Uthman and Amr accepted Islam.

Amr ibn al-As Account of Their Arrival in Medina

In another narration, it is recounted by Amr ibn al-As, "We reached Medina and stayed under the shade of our saddles. We put on some of our best clothes and were called to the 'Asr prayer. We set out to meet the Prophet; peace be upon him. On our way, we saw his face beaming with happiness, and the Muslims surrounded him because of our conversion. Khalid ibn al-Walid came forward and pledged allegiance to him. Then Uthman ibn Talha followed suit.

Finally, I approached him. I sat in front of him, but I was too shy to raise my gaze. He initiated the pledge with me, asking that my previous sins be forgiven. I assured him that the sins of my past were forgiven, as I had not yet committed any sin since my conversion. He said, Indeed, Islam cancels out what precedes it, and migration cancels out what precedes it. I swear by Allah, since the day I embraced Islam, neither the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, nor Khalid ibn al-Walid has ever reproached me for my actions during the battle, from the moment I embraced Islam. At that time, I was at Abu Bakr's side, and I was in the same state when I met Umar. Umar was harsh with Khalid regarding the Battle of Badr".