Abu Bakr's Caliphate (4 False prophets) Flashcards
Who was Al-Aswad al-‘Ansi, and why was he known as the veiled prophet?
- Al-Aswad al-‘Ansi, also known as Abhal ibn Kaab al-Ansi, was the leader of the Ansi tribe in Yemen.
- His dark complexion earned him the title al-Aswad (the black man), and he was called the veiled prophet as he covered his face to hide his ugliness and create mystery.
What tricks did Al-Aswad al-‘Ansi use to deceive people, and what territories did he conquer?
- Al-Aswad al-‘Ansi claimed divine guidance and performed tricks to convince people of his “miracles.”
- He conquered Najran and most of Yemen, killed Shahr, the Muslim ruler of Yemen, and forcibly married his widow.
How was Al-Aswad al-‘Ansi defeated, and who led the expedition against him?
- Al-Aswad al-‘Ansi was killed by Firuz al-Dhalaymi, a Persian Muslim, a day before the death of the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W).
- His followers regrouped after the Prophet’s death but were later defeated by Firuz.
Who was Tulayha ibn Khuwaylid, and what role did he play in opposing Islam?
- Tulayha ibn Khuwaylid, a wealthy leader of the Bani Asad and Ghatafan tribes, initially opposed Islam.
- After accepting Islam in 630, he later declared himself a prophet, leading tribes in revolt against Islam.
How was Tulayha ibn Khuwaylid defeated, and what became of him later?
- Tulayha was defeated by Khalid ibn al-Walid at the Battle of Buzakha in September 632.
- He fled to Syria but later accepted Islam again and fought alongside Muslims in key battles during Hazrat Umar’s caliphate.
Who was Sajah bint-al Harith, and how did her plans to attack Madina change?
- Sajah bint-al Harith, an Arab Christian from the tribe of Taghlib, declared herself a prophetess after the Prophet Muhammad’s (S.A.W) death.
- She planned to attack Madina with 4,000 followers but abandoned the plan after hearing of Tulayha’s defeat.
What was the relationship between Sajah bint-al Harith and Musailimah, and how did her fate change after his death?
- Sajah allied with and married Musailimah, accepting his prophethood.
- After Musailimah’s death at the Battle of Yamama, Sajah became a Muslim.
Who was Musailimah al-Kadhdab, and how did he claim to be a prophet?
- Musailimah al-Kadhdab, from the Banu Hanifa tribe in Yamama, was wealthy and influential.
- He declared himself a prophet during the Prophet Muhammad’s (S.A.W) lifetime, reducing Islamic obligations like prayers and zakat and permitting drinking and adultery
How did the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) respond to Musailimah’s claim of shared prophethood?
- The Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) firmly rejected Musailimah’s claim
- addressing him as an “arch-liar” in response to his declaration of being a co-messenger.
What was the Battle of Yamama, and what role did Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) play in it?
- The Battle of Yamama in December 632 was fought between the Muslim army and Musailimah’s forces.
- Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) sent Ikrimah and Shurabil ibn Hasanah first, followed by a larger force under Khalid ibn al-Walid.
What were the outcomes of the Battle of Yamama?
- Musailimah was killed by Wahshi al-Harb, who had killed Hazrat Hamza in Uhud before his conversion to Islam.
- Many Muslims and huffaz lost their lives, but Musailimah’s army was defeated, and his followers scattered.
