The Conflict between Salmi and Banu Salim
Time and Place of the Incident
This incident took place in year 7 A.H. [1] However, there are no details as to the location in which this incident took place.
The Background of the Conflict
Ibn Abi al-Uja Salmi asked the Prophet to allow him to provide religious guidance to his tribe and convince them to accept the religion of Islam. After returning from the umrah, the Prophet sent 50 Muslims along with Salmi to invite Banu Salim to Islam. [1] One of those accompanying Salmi was from his tribe of Banu Salim. When he became aware of the purpose of Salmi’s journey, he sped ahead to his tribe and warned them of Salmi’s coming and warned them against accepting Islam. [1] The people of Salmi’s tribe had gathered in large numbers and thus, were fully prepared for the arrival of Salmi along with the group of Muslims who had accompanied him. Upon arrival, they rejected Salmi’s invitation and said that they had no need for Islam. [1]
The Conflict
The Muslims were then attacked with arrows and this attack continued until reinforcements arrived for Banu Salim, who then proceeded to encircle the Muslims and continue the attack. [1] Eventually, a fierce battle took place in which all of the Muslims, except for Salmi, were killed. Salmi was heavily injured and had fallen to the ground. [1]
The Outcome of this Incident
The books of history do not narrate any form of retaliation from the side of the Prophet against the Banu Salim in relation to this incident. [SZA1]Complete references are not mentioned in the document.