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Seraphim, I m trying to keep the replies short in separate posts for better reading and understanding, pls keep asking no problem, this is good excercise for all of us. [img]style_emoticons/default/smile.gif[/img]
If we take a look at Bani Mustaleq (another Jewish tribe) battle.
Information was brought to the Messenger salla Allah a`lyhee wa sallam through his assigned check points, who monitored many spots in order not to be surprised by an attack, that Bani Mustaleq are preparing to invade the Muslims and fight them. In return the Messenger salla Allah a`lyhee wa sallam prepared an army and went to invade Bani Mustaleq. They were granted victory over them. War captives were taken among whom was Juwairyia Bint Hareth who was head of the tribe. The Messenger salla Allah a`lyhee wa sallam took her for himself, freed and married her. when the Muslims heard the news, they commented those are the in laws of the Messenger salla Allah a`lyhee wa sallam and voluntarily freed what they had in their possession of war captives.
Can u see the point Seraphim, he does not take anything for his own desire, but rather to fulfill an aim. He kind of knew that the Muslims would resepct his marital bond and free the captives.
It was only Rayhana's choice which prevented this from happening.