After the second Badr war, the war
between Muslim forces and the Meccan polytheists which eventually did not take
place, Prophet Muhammad and his companions returned to Medina. At that time
Medina had returned safe and secure, the government led by the Prophet was
getting stronger and more peaceful. Then Prophet Muhammad paid attention to the
borders of the Arabian Peninsula further, so that the Muslims could master the
situation that would be recognized by friends and foes.
About six months after the second
Badr war, Prophet Muhammad got the news that the tribes around Daumatul Jandal
liked to carry out robberies and seize people who passed through their area. It
was even reported that they wanted to attack the city of Medina with the power
they had gathered. Daumatul Jandal is an oasis located on the border of
Hijaz-Sham, which lies midway between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf.
Prophet Muhammad did not want to
let this happen, it was necessary to take steps to deal with them. Previously,
Muslim forces had faced their enemies in Dzatu ar-Riqa 'with a brilliant
success. At that time, the enemies immediately ran helter-skelter without
daring to fight when Muslim forces invaded their villages so that Muslim troops
obtained the property and equipment they lived. Then, the evil plan of the
residents of Daumatul Jandal must certainly be crushed by the struggle of the
next Muslims by regaining victory. Of course their actions which harm various
parties cannot just be left alone. Islam is a religion that teaches to defend
the truth and help those who suffer from the crime of others. Especially if
they have the power, then it has become an obligation for Muslims in Medina to
invade the residents of Daumatul Jandal so that their crimes can be stopped.
For this reason, on the 25th of
Rabiul Awal in the year 5 of the Hijriah, Prophet Muhammad immediately deployed
a force of 1,000 to attack them suddenly. While the temporary leadership in
Medina was handed over to Siba' bin Urfuthah Al Ghiffari. Rasulullah and the
troops move at night and hide during the day in order to make a surprise
attack.
When the residents of Daumatul
Jandal suddenly learned that Muslim forces would come to them, they ran
helter-skelter to avoid invading Muslim forces. Just heard the name, it turned
out they were scared. When Rasulullah arrived in the area, it turned out that
there was not even an opponent who was met because they had run away. Daumatul
Jandal residents abandoned property in their settlements and were eventually
taken by Muslim forces as booty, such as livestock.
When looking at the geographical
location of Daumatul Jandal, it can be seen that when in the year 5 Hijrah
after the Prophet's emigration to Medina, it turned out that the area of
influence of Rasulullah and Muslims was so extensive that it reached the Hijaz
border with Sham. It turned out that the influence of the Muslims was so far
away and maybe the whole peninsula was feeling reluctant and afraid of
Rasulullah and his companions. Today's Muslims can see that how Muslims at that
time bear all kinds of burdens in various attempts to uphold Islam on earth.
They do not care about the scorching heat that burns the skin in the middle of
the vast desert, dry and arid land that rarely has shade trees, water is
difficult to obtain, there are no buildings, communication devices, or
transportation equipment that provides comfort and convenience like today, even
they are willing to sacrifice even die if for the sake of truth. Only one thing
is able to move them to achieve such results, which has encouraged them, namely
the determination of faith, faith that is only to God alone.
Thus, by being able to overcome
various threats and obstacles, Rasulullah could control the state of Medina.
The dangers in the internal city of Medina can also be overcome, so that the
position of the Muslims is getting stronger. After the Daumatul Jandal
expedition, it was time for Rasulullah to rest for a while in the city of
Medina for the next several months, which would later face Quraysh in the Ahzab
war. During this period of calm, Rasulullah carried out the command of Allah
SWT to complete a new society of Muslim communities, an organization which at
that time included thousands of people who would later develop into millions
and even more than 1 billion. In the structure of society, Rasulullah acted in
a manner that was so good and careful, in accordance with the revelations of
Allah SWT which he received, and his own determination about various things in
accordance with the commands and teachings in Islam, with detailed provisions
which the companions carried out with good, until then it remains valid
throughout the ages from generation to generation. The Qur'an in which there is
no doubt and will not be entered into falsehood from any direction, from the
beginning to the next.
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Syekh Shafiyyur-Rahman, and Haidir, Abdullah (Translator). 2005. Sejarah Hidup dan Perjuangan Rasulullah.
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Haekal,
Muhammad Husain, and Audah, Ali (Translator). Sejarah Hidup Muhammad.
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Al-Mubarakfuriyy,
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Abu
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