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Al-Jiʿrānah is considered a significant landmark in the Prophet’s biography, as it is closely associated with the events of the Battles of Ḥunayn and Ṭāʾif, which took place in Shawwal of the eighth year after Hijrah (629 CE) between the Muslims and the tribes of Hawāzin and Thaqīf, along with their allies among the polytheists.
After Allah granted victory to His Prophet (PBUH) in the conquest of Makkah, news of it reached Hawāzin and other tribes. They mobilized for battle, bringing along their women, children, and wealth. The Prophet (PBUH) set out to confront them with twelve thousand Muslims, and the two sides met in the Valley of Ḥunayn. The battle was fierce at first, causing difficulty for the Muslims, but Allah granted them a decisive victory, and they seized abundant spoils.
The remnants of the polytheists retreated to Ṭāʾif, Wadi Awtās, and Wadi Nakhlah. The Prophet (PBUH) sent detachments in pursuit of them. He then held the spoils at Al-Jiʿrānah, where he stayed for about ten nights, awaiting the delegation of Hawāzin in the hope that they would embrace Islam so he could return to them their wealth, women, and children. When they delayed, the Prophet (PBUH) distributed the spoils.
Some people felt uneasy, and the Ansar noticed that the Prophet (PBUH) gave generously to the newly converted leaders of Quraysh and other Arab tribes to soften their hearts, while giving nothing to the Ansar. Some among them said: “May Allah forgive the Messenger of Allah! He gives to Quraysh and leaves us, while our swords are still dripping with their blood!”
When the Prophet (PBUH) heard of this, he gathered the Ansar and delivered a deeply moving and tearful speech, explaining the wisdom behind his actions — that he granted certain people more to draw their hearts closer to Islam.
He concluded by saying to the Ansar words to the effect of: “Are you not pleased that people return with sheep and camels, while you return with the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) to your homes?” They wept and replied: “We are content with the Messenger of Allah as our share and our reward.”
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The mosque is located in Wadi Al-Jaranah, northeast of Makkah Al-Mukarramah, 25 km from the Holy Mosque.
Last Updated : 13/05/1447 - 4:02 م Saudi Time
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