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مرحبًا زائرThe arrival of Amir ibn at-Tufayl and Arbad ibn Qays ibn Jaz to the Prophet ﷺ to betray him, his supplication against them, and one was struck by a stab wound while the other was struck by lightning
Amir ibn at-Tufayl and Arbad ibn Qays ibn Jaz came to the Prophet ﷺ in the delegation of Banu Amir ibn Sa‘sa‘ah, having plotted to attack him. When the delegation drew near to the Prophet ﷺ, Allah protected him, and he invoked Allah against them. Arbad was struck by lightning and burned, and Amir was struck by a swelling in his neck and died.
Amir ibn at-Tufayl and Arbad ibn Qays ibn Jaz came to the Prophet ﷺ in the delegation of Banu Amir ibn Sa‘sa‘ah, having plotted to attack him. When the delegation drew near to the Prophet ﷺ, Allah protected him, and he invoked Allah against them. Arbad was struck by lightning and burned, and Amir was struck by a swelling in his neck and died.
It falls within the stage of presenting Islam to the tribes and delegations in the Year 10 after the Hijrah (10 AH).
In this year, the two wretches, Amir ibn at-Tufayl and Arbad ibn Qays ibn Jaz, came to the Prophet ﷺ intending treachery against him. He invoked Allah against them, and one was struck down, while the other was struck by lightning.
Two men from Banu Amir came wanting to harm the Prophet ﷺ, but Allah protected His Prophet from them. They did not succeed in what they wanted; instead, what destroyed them struck them.
Among the delegations of Year 10 after the Hijrah was the delegation of Banu Amir ibn Sa‘sa‘ah. Among them were Amir ibn at-Tufayl and Arbad ibn Qays. Amir was one of the leaders of his people and one of their evil men, known for his hostility and treachery.
Hostility to the Islamic call and an attempt to stop its spread.
The failure of the attempt at betrayal became clear, and people saw that the Prophet ﷺ was under Allah’s care and protection.
It documents one of the delegations in Year 10 after the Hijrah and an attempt to attack the Prophet ﷺ.
It shows that the call to Islam continued despite threats, and that Allah protects His Messenger.
It shows the failure of pressure or assassination attempts in the face of the call to Islam.
It reveals the effect of tribal leadership when it turns to aggression.
It teaches trust in Allah's protection and certainty that aggression does not succeed against the truth.
It shows the shift of society from the logic of treachery to the logic of the Message and divine protection.
It confirms that protecting the Prophet's leadership was part of the continuity of the call to Islam.
Plotted to kill the Prophet ﷺ, then was struck by a swelling in his neck and died
Joined in the plot to kill the Prophet ﷺ, and was struck by lightning and burned
The delegation of Banu Amir was a delegation from Banu Amir ibn Sa'sa'ah that came to the Prophet ﷺ in the Year of Delegations. Among its most notable men were Amir ibn at-Tufayl and Arbad ibn Qays. Amir tried to bargain with the Prophet ﷺ for rule and leadership, but the Prophet ﷺ refused, because Islam is a call to guidance, not a tribal power project. The story of this delegation shows the difference between one who came seeking truth and was guided, and one who came arrogantly seeking worldly gain, whose end was loss.
The intended target of assault, whom Allah protected and who prayed against the aggressors
Allah's protection of His Prophet ﷺ and the answer to his prayer.
Treachery is blameworthy, and its consequences are severe.
Leadership, when cut off from values, becomes a tool of harm.
Power does not give the aggressor success if the truth is protected.
Teaching believers steadfastness and calm in the face of threats.
The call to Islam rests on divine protection, not on human protection alone.
Attempts to target leaders or reformers through treachery, smear campaigns, or violence.
Steadfastness while taking the proper means, and certainty that aggression does not stop the truth.
The need to protect the Message and leadership through awareness and moral commitment.
Rejecting treachery and political violence, and building trust on law and values.
To stay away from treachery and trust in Allah's protection with patience.
The event should not be compared with every modern case without considering the difference in context.
The prophetic event is linked to revelation and direct divine protection.
Truth is not confronted with treachery, but with justice and commitment.
