Today, we will discuss about al-Barra Ibn Malik, that mentioned by Palestinian Historian Jihad at-Turbani as legendary from Rashidun Caliphate s elite warrior. He popular with his brave at several battle at Yamama, Saudi Arabia and also Persia. He popular because his tactic surprised enemy with suddenly attack. Ok, please read this article until end for get complete information about this hero and subscribe my blog for more information about Islamic History and Civilization.
Al-Barra Ibn Malik, originated from Medina, looked for his backname, al-Anshari. Anshar, is terms for mentioned Medina Natives that help Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam and his shahabas when Propeth Muhammad ShallahuAlaihi Wasallam moved from Mecca to Medina at 622 AD. According Syrian Historian, DR.Abdurrahman Rafat Basya, al-Barra is man with thin body and his body full with dust. But, he is braveman at battlefield. Al-Barra, also brother from Anas Ibn Malik, Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam s maid.
At 632 AD, Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam die and many Arabic Tribes apostate from Islam. Caliph Abu Bakr, first caliph from Rashidun Caliphate who replaced Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam, must faced rebellion from several Arabian Tribes that apostate from Islam and reject confess Rashidun Caliphate s supremacy at Arabia Peninsula. One biggest power from rebels army , is Tribe Of Hanifa. Their leader, Musailama, a big influence man from Hanifa Tribe, confess his self as new propeth after die of Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam. When era of Caliph Abu Bakr s reign ( 632-634 AD), broke many rebellions at Bahrain, Oman, and Yaman from Arabian Tribes.
At 11 H, Caliph Abu Bakr as-Shidiq send army for handled rebellion of Bani Hanifa. Bani Hanifa, at this time, has 40.000 army and Rashidun s army, at this battle lead by Khalid Ibn Walid. Musailam can collect 40.000 army from Tribe Of Hanifa. Al-Barra Ibn Malik, join this battle as one warrior. Battle broke and Musailama and his army can forced Rashidun Army. But, Rashidun Army fight with big brave for defend their position.
At this battle, al-Barra Ibn Malik ask Rashidun Army throw him to Fortress Of Bani Hanifa. Rashidun Army throw al-Barra to Fortress Of Bani Hanifa, and at this event, al-Barra and fight againt Bani Hanifa s army at this fortress. According Historian Ibn Kathir, at the event, al-Bara fight alone againt Bani Hanifa. After al-Barra s action, Rashidun Army achieve win at Battle Of Yamama. From Rashidun Army, die 500 warriors and fron Bani Hanifa Army, die 21.000 army. After this battle, happened peace covenant beetwen Rashidun Caliphate and Bani Hanifa. Bani Hanifa, back to Islam Religion.
Al-Barra, get seriously injury at this battle. Khalid Ibn Walid, Rashidun Army Commander, as respect to al-Barra s brave, treat al-Barra until al-Barra can heal from his injury. Al-Barra, tried to find Syahid ( die at battle for defend Islamic Honour). Until, al-Barra join Battle for conquer City Of Tustar from Sassanid Empire Of Persia.
Tustar/Shustra , is one Persian City at Khuzistan, Iran. Conquest Of Tustar, according Philip.K.Hitti, happened at 640 AD. Persian Army lead by Hormudhan for defend Tustar from Rashidun Invasion. According History Of Khuzistan, one Christian Manuscript about Conquest Of Persia by Rashidun Caliphate, that cited by Historian Hugh Kennedy , Tustar defended by Persian Army for 2 years. According History Of Khuzistan, Tustar can conquest by Rashidun Army after two Persian Warrior who keep Fortress Of Tustar collab with Rashidun Army for entered Tustar. Al-Barra, die at this battle, when he tried to save Anas Ibn Malik , who also join this battle. May Allah Subhanahuwataala bless him.
Refrences:
Basya, DR,.Abdurrahman Rafat: Sirah Sahabat: Kisah Indah dan Sejarah Gemilang Generasi Terbaik Umat Ini, Pustaka Al-Haura, 2012 M.
Hitti, Philip.K: History Of The Arabs: Rujukan Induk dan Paling Otoritatif Tentang Sejarah Peradaban Islam, Penerbit Serambi, 2006 M.
Al-Hafizh Ibnu Katsir: Perjalanan Hidup Empat Khalifah Rasul Yang Agung, Penerbit Darul Haq, 2012 M.
At-Turbani, Jihad: 100 Tokoh Islam Yang Mengubah Sejarah, Penerbit Aqwam, 2016 M.

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