Ubaid, father of Amir, was placed in charge of an army sent to suppress the rebellious tribe of Autas. During the encounter Ubaid engaged Duraid, As-Simma's son in combat and killed him, however, during the hostilities a tribesmen from Husham aimed his bow at Ubaid and his arrow penetrated his knee.

When his nephew, Abdullah, Kay's son, also known as Abu Musa, saw what had happened, he went to him and asked who had done this to him, whereupon Ubaid pointed to the man and he charged after him. The tribesman saw Abu Musa charging toward him and fled, but when Abu Musa challenged his honor saying, "Aren't you ashamed, won't you stop and fight," he stopped and they engaged each other in combat until the tribesman lay dead.

Now that Abu Musa had accomplished his aim he returned to his uncle only to find that his condition had deteriorated. Ubaid had lost a lot of blood and asked his nephew to try to remove the arrow. Abu Musa managed to remove it but Ubaid sensed his time was nearing its end and said, "Convey my greetings to the Prophet (sa) and request him to supplicate for me to Allah and ask His forgiveness."

Then, he instructed Abu Musa to take charge of the army and passed away. Upon their triumphant return to Medina, Abu Musa went straight to the Prophet (sa). As he entered his apartment he found him lying on the stalks of date-palm leaves that had been tied together with rope to form a mattress; when he arose the imprints of the stalks were visible on his back and side. Abu Musa related the details of the encounter then told him of the martyrdom of uncle and that he had sent his greetings to him and asked that he supplicate for him.

The Prophet (sa) asked for some water to be brought to him, whereupon he made ablution, raised his hands so high that the whiteness of his armpits were visible and supplicated saying, "O Allah, forgive Ubaid, father of Amir, O Allah on the Day of Resurrection raise him in rank above many of Your creation." After he had finished his supplication Abu Musa humbly asked, "O Messenger of Allah (sa), will you ask Allah to forgive me?" whereupon the Prophet supplicated, "O Allah, forgive the sins of Abdullah, son of Kays, and admit him through a fair entrance on the Day of Resurrection."

The Tribe of Tayy

In one of the earlier expeditions, Ali had been sent to destroy the temple of the pagan god, manat, at Kudayd near the Red Sea. The mission had been successful and now that the second of the three most revered pagan temples had been destroyed only that of al lat in Ta'if remained.

In a place called Fuls, which is to the north-east of Medina on land belonging to the tribe of Tayy, there was another pagan temple of lesser standing. However, the people of Tayy were not all pagans, some were Christians and Ali was sent once again to destroy the pagan temple.

Upon the death of Hatim, the chieftain and poet of renown of the tribe of Tayy, his son Adi had risen to the rank of chieftain. Like his father before him, Adi was also a Christian. When news reached the tribe of Ali's advance, Adi and his family, with the exception of one of his sisters, fled.

The Honoring of Noble Characteristics in Non-muslims

The temple was destroyed and many of the Tayy were taken captive, including Adi's sister. Adi’s sister asked to speak with the Prophet (sa) and as she stood before him she told him that she was the daughter of an honorable chieftain whose name was Hatim Al Tayy, and was fearful that when other Arab tribes learned of her predicament they would gloat. She told the Prophet (sa) that during his lifetime her father had been well known for feeding the hungry, defending his family, freeing captives and never refused those in need.

Upon hearing these honorable qualities the Prophet (sa) was heartened and smiled as he told her that her description of her father befitted that of a Muslim, and indeed, if her father had been a Muslim he would have asked Allah to have mercy on him. Then, without the slightest hesitation the Prophet (sa) not only released her so that she might return to her people, but returned her possessions and gave her a gift of a fine robe as well as a camel.

When the companions saw the noble act of the Prophet (sa) they too released their captives from the tribe and returned their shares. Adi was not only relieved but delighted to see his sister safe and well, and amazed to see that not only his sister but the rest of her tribesmen had been returned with their possession - something which was completely unheard of in the days before Islam. She told her brother of her experience and encouraged him to go to Medina and see for himself. Adi was so impressed by his sister's account that he wasted no time and rode off to Medina.

A Civilized Society Never Before Known with Balanced Spiritual and Materialistic Values

Upon his arrival in Medina Adi could not help but be overwhelmed by the sight that met his eyes. There before him were Arabs from all corners of Arabia living in love and harmony with one another. The degree of organized civilization, combined with spirituality, culture and materialistic values was indeed to be marveled.

Thoughtfulness, sincere love and care for one another was everywhere, but what impressed him most was the love they all shared for Allah and His Prophet (sa). It was far beyond anything he had ever encountered and it had never entered his mind that such devotion existed or could even exist.

He realized that the civilization that now greeted his eyes pivoted upon the great love and obedience to the Prophet (sa) and the worship of Allah, the One and only God. He reflected upon how, until only a few years before, the tribes of Arabia had been so uncivilized.

Very few had scruples about taking the life of another, senseless blood feuds were not only perpetuated but a way of life and perhaps the most despicable act of burying their innocent, newly born baby daughters alive then returning to their wives and enjoying intercourse was something so depraved that it was beyond all comprehension and decent human values.

A Time for Self-examination, Christianity Minus Idolatry

It was time for self-examination of his own Christian belief and for the first time it occurred to him that his belief in the Trinity was parallel to that of idolatry. He reflected upon his knowledge of previous prophets and recognized the pattern that all, without exception, had preached the Oneness of the Creator. He realized that over the passage of time the religion he thought he was following had become corrupt but more importantly the Book given to Jesus no longer existed and only fragments remained.

It also dawned upon him that Christianity was reprehensible because, unlike the pagan idolaters, it had in earlier times received Divine Guidance entrusted to Jesus, whereas the pagans had not. He reflected upon the creation of Adam and Eve and the fact that neither had parents, yet no one had ever attributed to them an association or kinship with Allah.

There was no doubt in his mind that it would have been absolutely impossible for such a pure person as Jesus to claim that he was anything else except a prophet, born of a virgin mother and rejected the notion of his deity, recognizing the fact that Jesus, like Adam and Eve, were all miracles from Allah, the One and only Creator.

“Truly, the likeness of (Prophet) Jesus with Allah, is as the likeness of Adam, He created him from dust Then He said to him ‘Be” and he was.” (Koran 3:59)

His sister’s description was unable to do justice to what he now witnessed and so he went directly to the Prophet (sa) and converted and pledged his allegiance. The Prophet (sa) welcomed him into the fold of Islam and told him that he was to remain as the chief of the Tayy. The noble treatment of the Holy Prophet (sa) and his companions had already deeply affected the former captives from Tayy. Their news was upon the tongues of every tribesmen and thereafter they too inclined to Islam and embraced it.

The Death of A Righteous Man Who Followed Prophets Jesus and Muhammad

Eleven months after the Opening of Mecca, at the beginning of Rajab, the Angel Gabriel appeared to the Prophet (sa) and informed him that the Negus of Abyssinia who had embraced Islam had passed away. After the obligatory prayer had been offered the Prophet (sa) informed the congregation of his passing saying, "A righteous man has died. Arise and pray for your brother Ashama." Thereupon, the Prophet (sa) led the congregation in the absent funeral prayer, and many reflected upon the Negus' justice and kindness towards them when they sought refuge many years before in his county.