The Killing of Abu Bakhtari
Ibn-e-Ishaaq narrates, “The Holy Prophet (sa) had prohibited the killing of Abu Bakhtari because he prevented people of Mecca from tormenting the Holy Prophet (sa). (Thus, the Prophet (sa) had stated to not kill him). Abu Bakhtari would not cause any suffering to the Holy Prophet (sa) and he was amongst those who protested against the pact of the Quraish against the Banu Hashim and the Bani Mutalib.”
Hazrat Mujazar once came across Abu Bakhtari and said: “The Holy Prophet (sa) has stopped us from killing you.” Abu Bakhtari’s friend, who had left Mecca with him, was with him at the time. His name was Junada bin Mulayha and he was from the Banu Lais tribe. Abu Bahktari’s name was ‘Aas. He enquired, “What instructions do you have for my friend?” Hazrat Mujazar responded, “I swear by God, we will not spare your friend. The Prophet (sa) has instructed us only about you.” He responded, “If we are going to die then we shall die together. I cannot bear the thought of Meccan women talking about this and saying that I abandoned my companion to save my own life.” Both of them were ready to fight with Hazrat Mujazar, and during the battle, (Hazrat Mujazar) killed Abu Bhakhtari. Hazrat Mujazar came to the Holy Prophet (sa) and said, “I swear by the One Who ordained you with the Truth, I tried my utmost to take him as a prisoner and bring him to you, but he was unwilling. At last, he fought me and I took his life.”
(Usdul Ghaaba, Vol. 5, pp. 59-60, Mujazar bin Ziyaad, Dar-ul-Kutub-ul-Ilmiyyah, Beirut), (Ayun Al-Asar, Vol. 1, p. 301, Baab Ghazwa Badr, Dar-ul-Qalam, Beirut, 1993)