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TheBattleOfKhybar, page : 7
given him. When he learned of Abu Abs' action he was well pleased and
told him that if he lived long enough he would indeed have more than
enough to suffice his needs, indeed, he told him, that he would have so
much that it would not be good for him.
THE SONG OF IBN AL AKWA:
As the journey progressed, the Prophet called upon ibn Al Akwa, a man
from the tribe of Aslam, known for his melodious, sweet, voice, and asked
him to encourage the camels by singing to them; for camels respond well
the sound of a sweet voice. Amongst the many songs he sang were the
words the Prophet had taught them as they dug the trench around Medina:
"Allah, except for You
we would never have been guided,
nor yet given charity,
nor prayed Your prayer."
told him that if he lived long enough he would indeed have more than
enough to suffice his needs, indeed, he told him, that he would have so
much that it would not be good for him.
THE SONG OF IBN AL AKWA:
As the journey progressed, the Prophet called upon ibn Al Akwa, a man
from the tribe of Aslam, known for his melodious, sweet, voice, and asked
him to encourage the camels by singing to them; for camels respond well
the sound of a sweet voice. Amongst the many songs he sang were the
words the Prophet had taught them as they dug the trench around Medina:
"Allah, except for You
we would never have been guided,
nor yet given charity,
nor prayed Your prayer."