Layla bint al-Minhal

Layla bint al-Minhal (also Laila) ( _ar. ليلى بنت المنهال) was a sahaba of Muhammad"Fact|date=June 2007 and the wife of Malik ibn Nuwayra.

Layla was the daughter of Al Minhal and was later also known as Umm Tamim. She was acclaimed as one of the most beautiful girls in Arabia, for her gorgeous eyes and lovely legs. When she came of age, she was pursued by many men, but rejected their advances. Finally, she met and married Malik ibn Nuwayra.

Malik bin Nuwayra

Malik was a chief of some distinction; a warrior, noted for his generosity; and a famous poet. Bravery, generosity and poetry were the three qualities most admired among the Arabs.

Attack on Malik ibn Nuwayra's tribe

During the Ridda wars, which broke out in Arabia after the death of Muhammad. Abu Bakr sent his most talented general Khalid ibn Walid into Najd with 4000 men, to submit the tribes of the surrounding areas. Malik was guilty for his acts against the state of Madinah. After the death of Muhammad, he broke in open revolt against Madinah. At the time of Muhammad, he had been appointed as a Tax collector for the Tribe of Banu Tamim. As soon as Malik heard of the death of Muhammad, he gave back all the tax to his tribespeople, saying that "Now you are the owner of your wealth". [reference=al-Balazuri: book no: 1, page no:107.] Moreover he was to be charged because he signed a pact with the self-proclaimed prophet Sajjah. This agreement stated that first they would deal with local enemy tribes together, and then they would confront the state of Madinah. [ reference=al-Tabari: Vol. 2, page no: 496.] When Malik heard about Khalid ibn Walid's victories against powerful Arab tribes, he ordered his tribesmen not to engage the approaching Khalid ibn Walid in battle, to stay at home, and hope for peace. [reference= Tabari: Vol. 2, Page no: 501-502.] he himself apparently moved away across the desert with his family. Also, so as to prove himself loyal to state of Madinah (the future Islamic empire), he collected the Tax and sent it to Madinah. His riders were stopped by Khalid ibn Walid's army at the town of Battah. Khalid asked them about the signing of pact with Sajjah they said it was just because they wanted revenge against their terrible enemies. [reference= Tabari: Vol) p. 501-2.] When Khalid reached Najd he found no opposing army, so he sent his cavalry to near by villages and ordered them to call the Azaan (call for prayers) to each party they meet. Zirrar bin Azwar, a group leader, arrested the family of Malik claiming they did not answer the call to prayer.

Malik ibn Nuwayra's Assassination

hia View

When arrested, Malik was asked by Khalid about his crimes. Malik's response was "your master said this your master said that" referring to Abu Bakr. Khalid declared Malik a rebel apostate and ordered his execution. [reference=Tabari: Vol. 2, Page no: 5) ] Khalid bin Walid killed Malik ibn Nuwayra and [http://www.al-islam1.org/quran/process.asp?tAliCommentary=on&Sura=5&SavedSura=1&fAya=25&tAya=33&searchText=&arabicdisplay= raped] [ [http://www.al-islam1.org/quran/process.asp?tAliCommentary=on&Sura=5&SavedSura=1&fAya=25&tAya=33 Results ] ] his wife, Layla bint al-Minhal. In reply to the sunni view that Khalid married her the same night, the shias have protested saying that Islamically, she would have had to go through a waiting period (iddah), which is between 4 months and 1 year.

unni View

In November 632 A.D When arrested, Malik was asked by Khalid ibn Walid about his crimes. Khalid's interpretation of Malik's response was "your master said this your master said that" (referring to Muhammad). Khalid understood this to be a transparent attempt by Malik to save his own life by any means at his disposal. Khalid having clear evidence of Malik's distributing the tax money on getting news of Muhammad's death [reference=al-Balazuri: book no: 1, page no:107.] and of his pact with Sajjah [ reference=al-Tabari: Vol. 2, page no: 496.] , declared Malik an apostate and ordered his execution. [reference=Tabari: Vol. 2, Page no: 5) ] Khalid ibn Walid ordered Malik's killing because he knew that Malik had betrayed the Islamic state of Madinah, and was a traitor.

See also Sunni’s Explanation [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Khalid_ibn_al-Walid#khalid.27s_act_against_malik_bin_nawera_and_laila]

Layla and Khalid After Malik's Death

unni views

The same night, Khalid married Malik's widow Layla bint al-Minhal, who is said to be one of the most beautiful women in Arabia at the time. [reference=Tabari: Vol. 2, Page no: 5) ] . The marriage of Khalid with layla later became a controversial issue, because there was a group of people who though that Khalid had killed malik to get Layla, this group also includes Khalid's cousin Umar. Khalid was Called by Caliph Abu Bakr to explain the matter, After due consideration, the Caliph decided that Khalid was not guilty. He did, however, upbraid his general for marrying Layla and thus leaving himself open to criticism, and since there was some possibility of a mistake, as certain people believed that Malik was a Muslim, Abu Bakr ordered the payment of blood-money to the heirs of Malik.

hia views

After Khalid ordered his Malik's execution. [reference=Tabari: Vol. 2, Page no: 5) ] Khalid bin Walid [http://www.al-islam1.org/quran/process.asp?tAliCommentary=on&Sura=5&SavedSura=1&fAya=25&tAya=33&searchText=&arabicdisplay= raped] [ [http://www.al-islam1.org/quran/process.asp?tAliCommentary=on&Sura=5&SavedSura=1&fAya=25&tAya=33 Results ] ] his wife, Layla bint al-Minhal.

References

External links

* [http://www.swordofallah.com/html/bookchapter14page1.htm]
* [http://www.al-islam1.org/quran/process.asp?tAliCommentary=on&Sura=5&SavedSura=1&fAya=25&tAya=33&searchText=&arabicdisplay=Commentary]