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What why did the Prophet SAWS want to kill Abdullah Ibn Sa’d Ibn Abi Sarh?

The Prophet, peace be upon him, is recognized for his magnanimity and compassion towards his enemies. It was his legendary magnanimity and compassion that won his sworn enemies into Islam; after having fought him many years, they became his best friends and supporters.

 

It is a fact that the wars he fought show that he fought battles not to create enemies but to bring peace.

 

The total number of casualties of all his wars did not exceed more than two thousand including both sides; so, if he ordered the killing of some individuals, which included some apostates, that was an exception; it was not for revenge instead to prevent treason and prevent sedition — Abdullah b. Ibn Sa’d was a figure who after having exposed to the truth of Islam reverted, and he did so fueling further hostilities; hence the Prophet’s order to punish him for treason and adding fuel to the fire of enmities and strife.

 

However, when he returned and returned to Islam, and Uthman Ibn Affan assured him of his sincerity; he forgave him. So, one should not use this incident to prove that Islam ordered to chase and kill everyone who rejects Islam.

 

Almighty Allah knows best.

 

Thursday, Jan. 01, 1970 | 00:00 - 00:00 GMT

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