Islamic Teachings Illustrated During Battles of Hazarat Umar (ra)

In relation to the Islamic teachings which were demonstrated during this battle, Mir Mahmood Ahmad Sahib has commented on this:

“There was a fierce battle in Namariq whereby the Persians suffered defeat and during this battle an example of the lofty Islamic morals was demonstrated. The Persian army’s commander-in-chief, Jaban, was taken captive, but Mattar bin Fizah, who arrested him did not recognise Jaban. Taking advantage of this fact, Jaban offered Fidya and secured his freedom. A little while later, the Muslims once again captured Jaban and brought him to Hazrat Abu Ubaid (ra) and told him of the rank Jaban held in the Persian army. However, Hazrat Abu Ubaid (ra) did not approve that he be arrested once again after the Muslims had already taken fidya. The people insisted that Jaban held the rank of a king for his people; however, Hazrat Abu Ubaid (ra) stated, ‘I will not act dishonourably.’” Subsequently, Jaban was released.

This incident reflects the high morals which were part of the Muslim army’s conduct and even if there was an advantage to be taken, they would never abandon their morals.

*(Tarikh-ul-Islam bi-Ahad Hazrat Umar (ra), thesis by Syed Mir Mahmood Ahmad Nasir Sahib, pp. 9-12) (Tarikh al-Tabari, Vol. 2, pp. 362-363, Dar-ul-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut, 2012) (Mu‘jamul Buldan, Vol. 5, p. 351, and Vol. 2, p. 434, Dar-ul-Kutub Al-Ilmiyyah, Beirut) *