Thulayha Ibn Khuwaylid: False Propeth Who Repent From His Mistake.

 

Source: moeslim.id.

Today, we will discuss about Thulayha Ibn Khuwaylid. False propeth who repent his mistake and fight for Islam after his repent. How his repent until he back to truth way?. Ok, please read this article until end and subscribe my blog for more informations about Islamic History and Civilizations. It is easy verb for you, but have big role for support our blog development, because our blog focuss share about Islamic History and Civilizations.  And, dont forget, share this article to your close peoples.

Thulayha, has full name Thulayha Ibn Khuwaylid al-Asadi. He convert to Islam at 9 Hijriyya ( 631 AD) and according Islamic Historian Imam Dhahabi, Thulayha is one champion with big brave.  But, after die of Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam at 632 AD and Islamic Goverment handled by first caliph from Rashidun , Abu Bakr as-Shiddiq ( ruled 632-634 AD), Thulayha rebel and confess himself as propeth. Thulayha supported by several Arabian Tribes, such as Bani Asad, Ghathafan, and Tayy. Thulayha make rebellion movement to resist Caliph Abu Bakr that based at Nejd, Saudi Arabia.

They reject to pay Zakat ( special tax for Muslims and it is for poor people) and pray. At 11 Hijriya, Caliph Abu Bakr lead forces from Rashidun Caliphate Capital, ,Medina for resist Thulayha s forces that moved for attack Medina. Thulayha s forces consist of several Arabian Tribes such as Tribes of Abs, Murrah, Dhubyan, and Kinana. They lead by Thulayha s nephew, Hibal.At begin of battle, Rashidun Army defeated at night  battle. But, Abu Bakr  jump and lead reply attack to rebels army. At this battle, rebels army run to Dhil Qasash and Abu Bakr chased them with his forces.

After this, Caliph Abu Bakr lead his army to attack remnants of Thulayha s army that consist of Tribe Of Abs and Dhubyan at al-Abraq.  Abu Bakr can defeat them. Remnant of warriors from Tribe Of Abs and Dhubyan  went to Nejd for join with Thulayha. According Historian Philip.K.Hitti, at 6 months, Abu Bakr can re conquest several Arabian Tribes that rebel  to Rashidun Caliphate.

Caliph Abu Bakr also command to Commander Khalid Ibn al-Waleed to attack Nejd for defeat Thulayha.  At this time, Thulayha ask Tribe Of Jadilla and Tribe Of Ghauts for help him.  Khalid Ibn Walid lead Rashidun Army, also helped by 500 warriors from Tribe Of Tayy who loyal to Rashidun Caliphate.  One Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam s shahaba who join with Khalid s army, Adi Ibn Hatim, can invited Tribe Of Jadilla for loyal to Rashidun Caliphate. According Syrian Historian Ibn Kathir, 1000 cavalry from Tribe Of  Jadilla  cross to Rashidun Army. After this, Khalid s army moved to Buzakha, Thulayha s basic at Nejd. Thulayha lead his army with help from his ally, Uyayna Ibn Hishn with 700 warriors from Tribe Of Fezzara.  Uyayna, is one commander from Fezzara who convert to Islam at era of Propeth Muhamad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam and apostate for join with Thulayha.

Thulayha s army fight againt Rashidun Army . And, Thulayha act sit with  blanket for pretend he received revelation from Allah Subhanahuwataala. When Thulayha s army defeated , Thulayha and his wife, Nawwar, escaped to Syria. Uyayna Ibn Hishn captured by Khalid and he repent his mistake. He back to Islam and became good Muslims.  Thulayha, repent and back to Islam. He doing Umrah ( Islamic Worship pilgrim to Mecca). He ashamed meet Caliph Abu Bakr. But, he join with Khalid at several battles.

At goverment age of Second Rashidun Caliph, Umar Ibn al-Khattab ( ruled 634-644 AD), Thulayha fight at Rashidun Army under Commander Saad Ibn Abi Waqqash againt Persian Army at Battle Of Qadisiyya. At this battle, Persian Army defeated.

At 642 AD, broke Battle Of Nahawand beetwen Rashidun Army and Persian Army. King Of Persia, Yazdgard III, can collect 100.000 army from Rayy, Qom, Hamadhan, and al-Mahin, according Abbasid Historian, Baladhuri.  They threat Islamic Territories at Iraq.  Caliph Umar Ibn Khattab ask Numan Ibn Muqarrin for lead Muslims Army. Thulayha al-Asadi join this army.  He became warrior under Commander Numan Ibn Muqarrin. Thulayha became warrior who spark idea hit and run strategy for defear Persian Army. Rashidun Army can win this battle and Thulayha die at this battle with Rashidun Commander, Numan Ibn Muqarrin , who replaced by Hudhayfa Ibn Yaman. May Allah Subhanahuwataala bless him.

Refrences:

Syaikh Al-Baladzuri: Futuhul Buldan: Penaklukkan Negeri-negeri dari Fathu Makkah Sampai Negeri Sind, Pustaka Al-Kautsar, 2015 M.

Kennedy, Hugh: Penaklukkan Muslim Yang Mengubah Dunia, Penerbit Alvabet, 2019 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.

Imam ad-Dzahabi: Siyar Alam an-Nubala Jilid 4: Pembahasan Generasi 1 As-Sabiqunal Awwalun, Syuhada Perang Uhud-Yarmuk: Abu Ubaidah bin Jarrah-Bilal, Tahqiq oleh Syuaib al-Arnauth & Team, Pustaka Azzam, 2017 M.