Tuesday, June 18, 2019

THE STORY OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD - Daumatul Jandal War

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.


Reference:
·         Mubarakfuri, Syekh Shafiyyur-Rahman, and Haidir, Abdullah (Translator). 2005. Sejarah Hidup dan Perjuangan Rasulullah. Riyadh: Kantor Dakwah dan Bimbingan bagi Pendatang Al-Sulay.
·         Haekal, Muhammad Husain, and Audah, Ali (Translator). Sejarah Hidup Muhammad.
·         Al-Mubarakfuriyy, Syeikh Safy Al-Rahman. Seerah Nabawiyyah, Al-Raheeq Al-Makhtum.
·         Abu Muhammad Abdul Malik bin Hisyam Al-Muafiri. Sirah Nabawiyah Ibnu Hisyam. 2000. Jakarta Timur: Darul Falah.


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