The Outcomes of the Aqabah Pledges In anticipation of the consequences of the Aqabah pledges, concluded during the year 621 and AD 622 between the Medinites and the Prophet of Allah, the Quraish noticed that something was happening between them. But they could not guess what, because of the dire secrecy of the meetings held at Aqabah. The Quraish however remained conscientious for any unwanted situation and, therefore, never wanted any good relations between the Muslims of Makkah and Medina. Also they were much afraid of the extraordinary courageous behavior of the Prophet and his followers. In the meantime, the Prophet of Allah advised the Muslims of Makkah to arrange their migration for Yathrib calmly and by remaining alert of the Quraish. The Quraish, however, came to know the plan of immigration but could not estimate its timing programmed by the Prophet. The Quraish, therefore, became more conscious and undertook all preventive measures to restrain and interrupt the Muslims from finalizing their program. The Quraish were still worried to get away of the dreadfulness, which theyhad perceived out of the prophethood of Muhammad. They were also muchconcerned of their economic setback and the lowering of their social position in case the followers of the Prophet gain power. The chief of the Quraish, therefore, considered it mandatory to plan the assassination of the Prophet of Allah to have the problem solved permanently. They, therefore, called a decisive meeting at their council hall, Dar-An-Nadwa, to discuss a conclusive decision to implement in that regard. It is important to mention that besides the great Satan of the Quraish, the actual Satan (Iblees) also participated and joined in the shape of a sheikh from Najad, being a supporter of the Quraish. The following points were discussed therein: A. Proposal to Assassinate the Prophet of Allah This suggestion was not approved since they were afraid of the civil war by Banu Hashim, Banu Abd-Al-Muttalib, and their supporters from Yathrib. B. Proposal to Confi ne the Prophet of Allah till His Demise This suggestion was also not approved because of having past experience of the Prophet’s boycott for a period of three years, which did not affect his determination. C. Proposal for Expulsion of the Prophet from Makkah Forever This proposal was also disapproved due the expected settlement of the Prophet in Yathrib, with a view that he may establish himself as a powerful authority. D. The Final Proposal The final proposal, which was approved, was that a group of people with naked swords, one from each clan of Makkah, should jointly attack the Prophet as a combined assault. This proposal was agreed upon with a view that the Hashemite and Banu Abd-Al-Muttalib would not dare to take revenge from all tribes and clans of Makkah. This plan was approved unanimously, and thereby a young man out of each clan was selected to participate in that grave satanic conspiracy. The satanic plan was intimated through a divine revelation to become evidence and a lesson for the evildoers and a consolation for the believers. It was revealed in verse 30, chapter 8, Anfal, which says, “And (remember) when the disbelievers plotted against you (O Muhammad) to imprison you or to kill you or to expel you; they were plotting and Allah too was plotting; Indeed Allah is the best of plotters (to make their plots in-effective).” (From my book)
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