A delegation from Bani ‘Amir requested the Holy Prophet (sa) to send them some people in order to preach to them [the message of Islam] so that they could also become familiar with Islam and so that their people could enter the fold of Islam. Their intentions in requesting this were malicious. As these people were not trustworthy, the Holy Prophet (sa) said that he feared that they would harm the convoy he was to send. Upon this, their leader, who had not yet accepted Islam, listened to his [the Holy Prophet’s (sa)] words and said, “I take responsibility of this and everyone will be under my protection.” Subsequently, the Holy Prophet (sa) sent a delegation to Bani ‘Amir. Haram (sa) bin Malhan was appointed the leader. 




Leader of the Delegation to Bani 'Amir

In 625 CE (4 AH) the chief of the Bani 'Amir tribe requested the Holy Prophet (sa) to send some Muslims to where the tribe lived, in order to teach them about Islam. The Holy Prophet (sa) sent 70 Huffaz (those who had memorised the entire Qur'an). However, this request proved treacherous and the entire delegation of Muslims was martyred.

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