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The Koraysh Caravan
In Jumada Al-Ula 6H news reached Medina that a richly laden Koraysh caravan was
homeward bound from Syria. When the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) learned of
the news he placed Zayd, Haritha‟s son in command of a cavalry of one hundred and
seventy and sent them after it.
The expedition was successful and the Koraysh merchandise confiscated, including
silver that belonged to Safwan. There were also captives, but several managed to
escape amongst whom was Al-As, the son-in-law of the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa
sallam).
Shortly after the encounter, Al-As who had lost everything, made his way to Medina
where, his estranged wife, Lady Zaynab lived with their daughter Umama. Al-As waited
until all was still in the City and under the cover of night made his way to Lady Zaynab's
house.
Lady Zaynab was indeed surprised to see him after such a long time and invited him into
her home. A while after, Bilal arose to call the believers to prayer and so Lady Zaynab
In Jumada Al-Ula 6H news reached Medina that a richly laden Koraysh caravan was
homeward bound from Syria. When the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) learned of
the news he placed Zayd, Haritha‟s son in command of a cavalry of one hundred and
seventy and sent them after it.
The expedition was successful and the Koraysh merchandise confiscated, including
silver that belonged to Safwan. There were also captives, but several managed to
escape amongst whom was Al-As, the son-in-law of the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi wa
sallam).
Shortly after the encounter, Al-As who had lost everything, made his way to Medina
where, his estranged wife, Lady Zaynab lived with their daughter Umama. Al-As waited
until all was still in the City and under the cover of night made his way to Lady Zaynab's
house.
Lady Zaynab was indeed surprised to see him after such a long time and invited him into
her home. A while after, Bilal arose to call the believers to prayer and so Lady Zaynab